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Family Days Out in Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo
Ross-on-Wye
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo Experience the delight of nature's most serene and beautiful wildlife. At the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo you can walk with free-flying exotic butterflies and see them supping nectar, finding their mates and laying eggs.
West Midland Safari Park
Bewdly
West Midland Safari Park Voted the Best Attraction in the West Midlands by Kids and Parents, West Midland Safari Park combines four-miles of self-drive safari, including UK’s largest pride of White Lions, plus Elephant, Rhino, Cheetah, Giraffe, etc. Plus, Discovery Trail, Penguin Cove, African Village, Walk-through Lemurs, live shows, family rides, shops and restaurants.
Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm
Hereford
Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm Llama trekking is fast becoming a 'must-do' activity. Bond with your llama, get to know him and take him on a walk in the glorious countryside of south west Herefordshire. If travelling from further afield, why not take a two day stay in one of our holiday cottages?
Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre
Kington
Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre A magical place to experience animals, birds and all sorts of owls from all over the world. During winter months and in very wet weather the animals are displayed undercover.
Shortwood Family Farm
Bromyard
Shortwood Family Farm Milk a cow by hand; take part in their Animal Feeding Tour; watch the machine milking; Visit Mini Farm World, Pets' Corner and the Play Area; follow the Farm Trail; take a trailer ride around the farm; and admire the panoramic views across four counties!
Museum of Mazes
Ross-on-Wye
Museum of Mazes Museum of Mazes is designed for you to browse awhile, then take a break and return to it again and again. It's fascinating for adults and fun for children - just have a go! Great idea if you are lokking for family days out in Herefordshire.
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
Bromsgrove
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings An outdoor museum of buildings in rural Worcestershire with a full and varied family events programme. Enjoy our natural setting and see some of our exciting buildings, including the Windmill, our interactive National Telephone Collection (including a TARDIS!) and the ever-popular outside toilet!
Bewdley Museum
Bewdley
Bewdley Museum a surprise around every corner! Situated in the heart of the picturesque Georgian town of Bewdley, the museum offers a friendly welcome and entertaining experience for the whole family. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery
Hereford
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little the museum and gallery have kept up with the times.
The Transport Museum Birmingham
Wythall
The Transport Museum Birmingham Extensive collections of buses, battery electric vehicles and a miniature steam railway which runs on special operating days.
George Marshall Medical Museum
Worcester
George Marshall Medical Museum is a free museum where the whole family can explore the history of medicine. Be terrified by our death masks and find out what an amputation looked like in the 19th century! Stop at the apothecary for a cholera remedy and have a go at our mystery object game.
Museum of Carpet
Kidderminster
Museum of Carpet focuses on Kidderminster's international carpet supplying history and includes a great many textile examples plus informative displays and exhibits.
Wyre Forest Glades
Kidderminster
Wyre Forest Glades Leisure pool with wave machine and 2 flumes (also available for private hire Sat/Sun 5.00pm-8.00pm). A great idea for family days out with the kids.
Hereford Leisure Pool
Hereford
Hereford Leisure Pool - has a wave machine and water slide, a 'beach' area and various water features and a whirlpool, as well as the usual leisure pool
Droitwich Spa Lido
Droitwich
Droitwich Spa Lido Heated outdoor swimming pool with a beach area at one end and an integrated fountain, with a dedicated wet-play area besides the main pool.
Fantastico Indoor Play Area
Kidderminster
Fantastico Indoor Play Area Fantastico Indoor Play Area offers a super, fun and safe experience for your children in Kidderminster to enjoy themselves with a play area for all ages up to 10.
Play Planet Soft Playcentre
Hereford
Play Planet Soft Playcentre Play Planet is Hereford’s newest and biggest indoor children’s play centre, offering a three tier space themed soft play experience.
Juggler Soft Play Centre
Bromsgrove
Juggler Soft Play Centre Jugglers soft play centre is a children's soft play area, suitable for a wide age range of children. The play centre is in a convenient area of Bromsgrove and has lots of parking, jugglers is a safe place for children to play whilst parents sit back and enjoy a hot drink and watch their children having fun.
Imagination Street
Redditch
Imagination Street An absolutely enormous adventure play area with five levels at some points, role play area, racetrack and football pitch.
Imagination Street
Bromsgrove
Imagination Street Brilliantly equipped role play zone, kids' library, computer and play station rooms and immense adventure play structure with zip slides, climbing nets, interactive computers and the largest slides in Worcestershire.
Eastnor Castle
Ledbury
Eastnor Castle Fairytale Georgian castle in magical surroundings, with Deer Park, Lake and Arboretum. Children's Adventure Playground and Assault Course, Knight's Maze and Burma Bridge Tree Top Walkway.
Goodrich Castle
Ross-on-Wye
Goodrich Castle Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat, waiting to be explored!
Berrington Hall
Leominster
Berrington Hall Get creative in their den building area; join a garden, parkland or architecture tour; and explore the family rooms and see how the servants moved around the house unseen by the family and guests!
Brockhampton Estate
Bromyard
Brockhampton Estate The house is surrounded by a moat which is a big success with any kid to start! Plus follow the nature trail and spot wildlife from the bird-hide, have fun in the natural play area and discover new areas of the estate on their orienteering course!
Croft Castle and Parkland
Leominster
Croft Castle and Parkland Stroll through the parkland up to the Iron Age hill fort and view 14 of the old counties, go wild in the castle-themed play area (under 11s), explore the miles of woodland trails and visit their new 1920s Saloon and have a tinkle on the ivories.
Ice Quest Malvern
Malvern
Ice Quest Malvern Ice Skating Rink, Laser Quest Arena for up to 24 players, Birthday parties, Arcade machines, Fully Licensed Bar and more.
Paddles and Pedals Canoe Hire
Hereford
Paddles and Pedals Canoe Hire Hire a Canadian Canoe or a Kayak and discover the tranquil beauty of the River Wye. The Wye is one of the most beautiful rivers in the British Isles, and one of the few you can navigate, without restriction, for over 100 miles. It meanders through picturesque countryside to where it joins the River Severn at Chepstow and is well populated with wildlife.
Go Ape! Wyre
Bewdley
Go Ape! Wyre Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
AJ Activities
Hereford
AJ Activities Combat play activities for older children. Paintball site minimum age is 12 years old. Laser Tag site is 8.
Out To Grass
Malvern
Out To Grass Varied and welcoming setting full of jumps, drops and tabletops for confident mountain bike and BMX riders, plus the grass-covered training slope with small jumps and padded bails for learners.
Oaker Wood Leisure
Leominster
Oaker Wood Leisure Outdoor Activity site offering wide range of children’s adventurous activities. Junior Quad Bike Treks through 175 acre woodland, Paintball (aged 11+), High Rope Tree Trekking, Super Swing, Climbing & Abseiling, Target Shooting, Low Rope Challenge Course, Raft Building. Holiday Activity Days, Children’s Birthday Parties, School trips and overnight residential camps.
Grove Golf and Bowl
Leominster
Grove Golf and Bowl Eight state of the art bowling lanes using the latest computer technology, giving super accurate scoring and bowling speeds. Fully automated bumpers for the less experienced bowlers programmed to rise on their turn, so you hit a pin every time.
Worcester Bowl
Worcester
Worcester Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with an acknowledged high standard of facilities. Kids love bowling, especially with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give them a chance!
Herefordshire Raceway
Weobley
Herefordshire Raceway Anyone fourteen years or older and 1.5 metres tall can drive the twin-engine pro-karts. Children over the age of eight years and at least 1.3 metres tall may use the restricted twin engine pro-karts.
AKS Karting
Worcester
AKS Karting Worcester’s only indoor karting and Laser Combat centre we offer karting and combat for kids and grown ups too! So whether you are 6 or 86 (our oldest customer is 81!) we have something for all the family.
Malvern Hills Spy Mission Drive Trail
Great Malvern
Malvern Hills Spy Mission Drive Trail The Malvern Hills are a famous beauty spot, with scenic views over both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This circular driving Spy Mission Trail around the North Malvern Hills takes about 2.5 hours. There are 5 stopping places where clues can be found to crack the code and save Malvern’s water!
Avonbelle River Boat Trips
Upton Upon Severn
Avonbelle River Boat Trips Enjoy a 35 minute boat ride on our waterbus Avonbelle. Try out our fun quiz and see what riverside wildlife you can spot! We have seen herons, cormorants, kingfishers, pike, otters and more! Parents can relax with a cuppa while the kids enjoy the quiz and scenery.
Kingfisher River Cruises
Symonds Yat East
Kingfisher River Cruises Symonds Yat is famous for its natural river scenery. The river winds its way through Symonds Yat gorge and village, dividing it into East and West. - Our boat trips last around 35 minutes.
Broomy Hill Miniature Railway
Broomy Hill
Broomy Hill Miniature Railway Extensive Miniature Railway in 3 1/2, 5 and 7 1/4 inch gauges. Picnic areas and the clubhouse's hands on railway help keep kids interested.
Severn Valley Railway
Bewdley
Severn Valley Railway Historic rural railway line run with plenty for train enthusiasts to see and do. PLEASE NOTE that you may join the line from several stations, not just the one marked here as the address.
Evesham Vale Light Railway
Evesham
Evesham Vale Light Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway running regular passenger trains every weekend and main school holidays throughout the year.
Coalyard Miniature Railway
Kidderminster
Coalyard Miniature Railway Kid size railway for a pleasing jaunt up and down the line, open most weekends.
Queenswood Country Park
Leominster
Queenswood Country Park Woodland children's play area, easy access path and waymarked trails, panoramic views, season events, licensed cafe and seasonal tourist info centre
Herefordshire Nature Trust
Tupsley
Herefordshire Nature Trust Herefordshire is often described as England's most rural county, with a rich mosaic landscape of small fields, ancient hedgerows and wooded hills.
Court Farm and Leisure
Tillington
Court Farm and Leisure Court Farm and Leisure has Fishing Lakes, Farm Shop & Pick Your Own and a Mountain Board Centre.
Wyre Forest Discovery Centre
Rock
Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the "education centre of excellence". Curriculum linked activities and a variety of adult craft and wildlife focus days are available including high wires and muddy games!
Bishops Meadow
Hereford
Bishops Meadow This parkland on the banks of the River Wye in the centre of Hereford is great for quiet recreation whatever the time of year. It has Tennis Courts and a Putting green and borders King George V Playing Fields.
The Herefordshire Trail
Hereford
The Herefordshire Trail is a long distance path using existing public rights of way to give a circular tour around the county. Along the way are pretty rural churches, castle ruins and other historic features together with country inns and farmhouses offering bed and breakfast.
Tintern Old Station
Monmouth
Tintern Old Station The site features a riverside walk and meadows, children's play area, picnic site with barbeques, tearoom, souvenir shop, tourist information and a secluded basic camp site. The signal box houses changing exhibitions from local artists and crafts people.
Manic Ceramics
Hereford
Manic Ceramics Make and paint your own ceramic creations, with help from friendly, experienced staff.
Gone Potty Paint Your Own
Hereford
Gone Potty Paint Your Own You can have lots of fun painting your own designs onto pottery, making it personal to you and your family creating a unique gift for you to use everyday or to keep as a treasured memento.
Glazydayz Pottery
Ledbury
Glazydayz Pottery Paint Your Own Pottery - Great fun for kids, relaxing for adults. Choose from over 400 items - the biggest choice of any studio in the Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire area. Indoor kids' play area, plenty of free parking right outside our door, refreshments available
Eastnor Pottery and The Flying Potter
Ledbury
Eastnor Pottery and The Flying Potter is an indoor pottery studio where you learn how to make things from clay. Try the art of the potter’s wheel. Model your favourite animal or figure. Create a mug, bowl or vase. 100’s of exciting projects and pottery making techniques. Creative, fun and suitable for all ages and abilities.
The Amazing Hedge Puzzle
Ross-on-Wye
The Amazing Hedge Puzzle Planted over twenty years ago by brothers Lindsay and Edward Heyes, the fun of the amazing Hedge Puzzle has made it Herefordshire's most popular private tourist attraction.
TGS Bowling
Hereford
TGS Bowling Seventeen lanes of 10-pin bowling; 12 holes of Adventure Golf; arcades; American bistro with wide-ranging menu; pool tables; party venue and bar - all under one roof!
River Severn and Meadows Attractions
Ross on Wye
River Severn and Meadows Attractions There are many attractions and activities available by the Severn, including boats to hire, a modern and exciting children's play area, river cruises, crazy golf, a putting green, go-kart's, a paddling pool, skateboard park, plus many amusements.
Bryngwyn Riding Centre
Kington
Bryngwyn Riding Centre BHS approved facility offering disabled and able bodied lessons and a variety of hacks including some designed for children.
The Equestrian Centre at Holme Lacy
Holme Lacy
The Equestrian Centre at Holme Lacy BHS approved all weather facility, beginners to competition riders over 10 years old welcome. Scenic hacks and BHS exam training offered.
Noakes Farm Riding Centre
Bromyard
Noakes Farm Riding Centre offers children's, adults and family lessons from age 4; scenic farmland hacks, plus jumping, dressage and games.
Grafton Farm Riding Centre
Tenbury Wells
Grafton Farm Riding Centre BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons from 4 years, escorted hacking for over 8s, recognised Pony Club and holiday activities.
Country Treks Equestrian Centre
Kidderminster
Country Treks Equestrian Centre BHS approved facility offering lessons, trekking and trail rides. Plus recognised Pony Club.
Oakley Farm Stables
Droitwich
Oakley Farm Stables BHS approved facility offering lessons for all ages, off road scenic hacking and regular competitions.
Thanks for all the great things to do in Herefordshire and Worcestershire with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and 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, horse riding, 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, outdoor play at the best local parks, 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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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