Indoor Play Areas in Isle Of Man on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

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Family Days Out in Isle of Man

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JR Zone

Newport

JR Zone JR Zone (formerly Jolly Roger's) is the Island's top indoor adventure play zone for all ages with stimulating toddler section, and for larger kids, a thrilling gigantic 3-level play zone with 4-Lane Astra slide, dual sky glides, Spooky zone, Football area and so much more. JR Laser Storm interactive laser gun arena operates in the evenings (booking essential, groups of 10+ only)

The Dragons Castle

Douglas

The Dragons Castle Kids can let themselves and their imaginations run wild. This indoor adventure play area gives plenty of opportunities for youngsters to let off steam under the watchful eye of their parents. The Dragon's Castle can accommodate as many as 40 children in each session.

Colemans Animal Farm

Porchfield

Colemans Animal Farm Fun On The Farm For The Whole Family! Feed and cuddle our friendly animals: Lambs, Goats, baby rabbits, guinea pigs, Highland cattle, pigs & piglets, cows & calves, donkeys, horses, ducks, geese, chickens and many more!

Skye Serpentarium Reptile World

Isle Of Skye

Skye Serpentarium Reptile World There are over 50 animals on display from White's Tree Frogs to Large Green Iguanas and frequent snake handling sessions are held. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for the best things to do with kids in the Highlands of Scotland

Onchan Pleasure Park

Onchan

Onchan Pleasure Park Motor boats, go-karts, crazy golf, tennis, bowling, pitch and putt, children's playground, amusement arcade and cafe.

Curraghs Wildlife Park

Ballaugh

Curraghs Wildlife Park The park's natural wetland environment is a haven for endangered wetland wildlife from around the world. There are more than 100 species of birds and animals, of which many rare species are part of international breeding programmes.

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

Wroxhall

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary 'The Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention, a safe and permanent home.'
Special events include the Grand Donkey Day out.

Home of Rest of Old Horses

Douglas

Home of Rest of Old Horses 50 retired horses and donkeys. Set in 92 acres of open countryside. There is a shop, cafe and museum. On bus route.

Mann Cat Sanctuary

Santon

Mann Cat Sanctuary Not a full day and slightly surreal but a very worthy cause: a vast host of rescued cats and kittens meowing about for your pleasure. An important lesson for the kids about looking after animals.

Manx Museum

Douglas

Manx Museum Bursting with fascinating artefacts and treasures. The Museum reveals the Story of Mann through film, exhibitions and interactive displays. It is the perfect place to discover Manx history and culture, and begin your journey around the beautiful Isle of Man.

The House of Manannan

Peel

The House of Manannan The Island’s mythological sea god, Manannan, welcomes you to his fascinating Kingdom and guides you through the Island’s rich Celtic, Viking and Maritime past.

Cregneash Village Folk Museum

Cregneash

Cregneash Village Folk Museum A living museum of a Manx upland crofting community including thatched cottages and farm buildings illustrating a traditional way of life around the 19th and early 20th century.

Nautical Museum Isle of Man

Castletown

Nautical Museum Isle of Man The Nautical Museum is a fascinating ‘tardis like’ building, originating from the discovery of the 18th century armed yacht, the ‘Peggy’, walled up in her boat cellar and now seen as being of 'extraordinary' maritime importance on the National Historic Ships Register.

The Manx Aviation and Military Museum

Malew

The Manx Aviation and Military Museum Through the fascinating display of gathered artefacts and memorabilia etc., MAPS hopes to convey the rich heritage of this part of the Island’s history for all to appreciate.

Glendale Toy and Doll Museum

Isle of Skye

Glendale Toy and Doll Museum Set in the North West corner of the Isle of Skye this family friendly museum is unique in that not all the toys are hidden behind glass. Many of the games can be enjoyed, demonstrated and played with. 2012 - 25th and final year

Chislehurst Caves

Chislehurst

Chislehurst Caves Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Your whole family can travel back in time, on an exciting lamp-lit tour of the labyrinth that is Chislehurst Caves. Hear tales of Druids, Romans and Saxons; see the Caves Church, Druid Altar, Haunted Pool and a whole lot more!

Newport Roman Villa

Newport

Newport Roman Villa - a 1,700 year old country pile! Discovered in 1926 when the owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage, subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.'

Old House of Keys

Castletown

Old House of Keys Manx National Heritage has restored the Old House of Keys to provide visitors with an insight into the political life and times of the Island.

Castle Rushen

Castletown

Castle Rushen Situated in the heart of Castletown, the Island’s ancient capital, Castle Rushen is one of Europe’s most finely preserved medieval castles and fortress of the Kings and Lords of Mann.

Peel Castle

Peel

Peel Castle Overlooking picturesque Peel harbour is the ancient castle and island fortress of Peel Castle set on St Patrick's Isle, where you can unwrap the layers of Manx history within the castle's magnificent walls.

Laxey Wheel

Laxey

Laxey Wheel Not a full day's worth but an interesting stop: this is the largest working waterwheel in the world!

IOM National Sport Centre

Pulrose

IOM National Sport Centre 8 lane competition pool with multi purpose movable floors - Leisure pools - featuring slides, bubble tubes, geysers -Athletics stadium and 'Astroturf' synthetic pitch.

Combat Island

Yarmouth

Combat Island Looking for action? Go commando! Set amongst acres of forested terrain lies the Island's exciting new laser combat adventure –Combat Island.

Duke Track Days

Jurby

Duke Track Days Karting thrills for the over eights, minimum height 1.25 metres.

Discover Diving

Ballasalla

Discover Diving Runs snorkelling courses for the whole family (over 8 years) and scuba diving courses for over 12s, all in the beautiful blue waters off the IOM coast.

The Venture Centre

Maughold

The Venture Centre During weekend and school holiday periods the centre is open to family groups. It is an ideal venue for active families who wish to spend quality time together taking part in a range of outdoor activities.

The Great Laxey Mine Railway

Laxey

The Great Laxey Mine Railway Ride in a tiny carriage along the half mile of ancient miner routes, past the world's largest remaining waterwheel.

Groudle Glen Railway

Douglas

Groudle Glen Railway If you can catch them open then it's a lovely day for small folk keen on trains or a perfect introduction to them. Steam trains and cliff top tea room.

Manx Electric Railway

Douglas

Manx Electric Railway For the best coastal views there is no better way to travel then the Manx Electric Railway. It weaves its way up and down along the eastern side of the island.

Isle of Man Steam Railway

Douglas

Isle of Man Steam Railway The train passes through the countryside. From all sides are trees, grasslands and farms. In the distant on one side, the sea. Never has there been a more pleasant way to travel 15 miles.

Lyme Park

Disley

Lyme Park Adventure playground and lots of children's events throughout the year. Vast medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore

Mottistone Manor Garden

Mottistone

Mottistone Manor Garden Find Captain Jack Marrow and his flowerpot friends then borrow a family discovery pack and become a Garden Detective solving clues and puzzles. Explore the garden's hidden pathways and play hide and seek in the orchard, plus lots of family events throughout the year including Magical Punch & Judy shows in the orchard, Tuesdays in August, 11.30am - bring a blanket to sit on.

Farne Islands

Seahouses

Farne Islands The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals. Join one of the many year-round trips and explore this most wonderous of British archipelagoes on one of the fleet of seagoing motor vessels.

Ventnor Botanic Gardens

St Lawrence

Ventnor Botanic Gardens A botanic garden with many exhibits and facilities to be enjoyed by all the family.

Manx Wildlife Trust

St Johns

Manx Wildlife Trust Excellent hiking and picnicking territory, especially if they like their bugs and birds.

Silverdale Glen

Ballasalla

Silverdale Glen Play area, boating lake and famous water powered merry go round. Waterfalls and lilly ponds in adjacent woodland over little wooden bridge.

Barshaw Park

Paisley

Barshaw Park A 55 acre traditional park located 1 mile east from the centre of Paisley, Renfrewshire. The recreational ground provides facilities suitable for all age groups to enjoy including walks, walled garden, nature corner, play area and many more. Attached to the park is also an 18 hole golf course.

Thanks for all the great things to do and Indoor Play Areas in Isle of Man with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Isle of Man can enjoy the great day out as well.