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Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre (14 miles)

Uckfield

Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre Trampolining classes and courses to suit all ages and motives. Also do parties and has a cafe area and pool table so you can have a break and stop wobbling!

Knockhill MBC (Mountain Board Centre) (15 miles)

Hailsham

Knockhill MBC (Mountain Board Centre) Mountainboarding combines elements from snowboarding, skateboarding and mountain biking, they can be ridden anywhere from grassy hills, and woodland areas to the concrete jungles of big cities.

Laser Quest Eastbourne (17 miles)

Hampden Park

Laser Quest Eastbourne An adrenaline pumping game, combining the classic game of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Hit sensors on your opponents pack to gain warrior status in our two storey dungeon themed arena. Anyone from 6 years to 100 can join in and battle against family and friends.

Deers Leap Bikes (20 miles)

East Grinstead

Deers Leap Bikes We are a mountain bike park that has 240 acres of trails ranging from family tracks to single track and even sections of north shore. With bikes for hire or test ride a new bike as well as a shop and service centre on site.

Laser Hub (21 miles)

Crawley

Laser Hub LaserTag is an action game. Each player wears a pack, with an individual pack name. The aim of the game is to shoot other players, disabling their pack for 6 seconds, thus gaining you points. The player with the most points wins. For 7+

Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre (27 miles)

Chichester

Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre Mountain boarding is the youngest and most exhilarating sport to hit the hills and mountains around the UK. It is really easy to pick up and in one lesson beginners will learn to comfortably stop, turn and control their board before whizzing down the hill with a huge grin on their face!

Treejumpers (28 miles)

Paddock Wood

Treejumpers Treejumpers at hop farm offers outdoor adrenaline activities for 7-70 year olds! Our Adventure Sessions offer either 2 hours or a full day of activities including High Ropes and Archery.

Ride the Hill (29 miles)

Redhill

Ride the Hill As one of the World’s top Mountainboard Centres, we have something for everyone, and a lift to take you back for more!!! And for the non-riders the lakeside location and nearby farm shop and plant centre make it an ideal place to while away a couple of hours.

Chichester Golf (30 miles)

Chichester

Chichester Golf Family owned and family friendly, this superb facility comprises two 18-hole courses, driving range, 9-hole short course and crazy golf course. This is not your everyday public course; this is a magnificent golf complex that's open to everyone.

Go Ape! Bedgebury (30 miles)

Cranbrook

Go Ape! Bedgebury 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.

Skaterham (33 miles)

Caterham

Skaterham The skatepark is open to BMX, skateboard, scooter and inline, with special 11 and under sessions so you know your young ones won't get bashed about unduly.

Go Ape! Alice Holt (40 miles)

Farnham

Go Ape! Alice Holt 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.

Go Ape! Leeds Castle (44 miles)

Maidstone

Go Ape! Leeds Castle 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.

Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre (44 miles)

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre - Classes for toddlers through to 50+ - Open coaching sessions - Ladies only nights - Club nights - Private coaching lessons - Junior classes - Tennis Academy

Meadowside Leisure Centre (45 miles)

Greenwich

Meadowside Leisure Centre I've listed this leisure centre as they have listed Roller Skating as one of the many activities you can do there, and so many of you seem to be after a site in London - waiting for more details, but have a look at the weblink

Goodleaf Tree Climbing (47 miles)

Seaview

Goodleaf Tree Climbing 'The Isle of Wight home of recreational tree climbing - the mellowest adventure activity in the UK.'

Soccer Skills School (47 miles)

Greenwich

Soccer Skills School A football coaching academy for 3-10 year olds, based at the amazing London Soccer Dome in Greenwich (former venue for the David Beckham Academy) hosting 2x indoor 3G Astroturf pitches with top training facilities and fully qualified coaches in a safe and secure soccer school environment for boys and girls.

Sunday Stroll Skating (48 miles)

Hyde Park Corner

Sunday Stroll Skating A mass skate on Sundays, which is designed for beginner skaters and kids accompanied by an adult, where the music is vetted to ensure no profanity/adult content appears (unlike the Friday Night Skate).

Go Ape! Bracknell (48 miles)

Bracknell

Go Ape! Bracknell 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.

Bay Sixty 6 (49 miles)

North Kensington

Bay Sixty 6 A skateboard and BMX park so perfectly formed it's often used for film shoots. They offer reduced rate beginner sessions, so off you go!

Ventnor Paddling Pool (51 miles)

Ventnor

Ventnor Paddling Pool In the middle, rising out of the water is a model of the Isle of Wight which children can play on. The hills and inlets are physically modelled and the towns and roads (in red) are painted on. Very popular with smaller kids

Medina Leisure Centre (52 miles)

Newport

Medina Leisure Centre Participate in activities that range from swimming and climbing to Badminton and gym fitness training. The complex has a range of leisure features as well as a theatre that doubles as a cinema.

Go Ape! Black Park (53 miles)

Wexham

Go Ape! Black Park 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.

Go Ape! Itchen Valley (55 miles)

Southampton

Go Ape! Itchen Valley 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.

Butterfly Paragliding School (56 miles)

Chale

Butterfly Paragliding School A paragliding school where fantastic tuition means you can enjoy both tandem and solo paragliding. See the entire Island and even stay in the organic B&B or on the campsite for a greater experience.

Lee Valley Athletics Centre (56 miles)

Picketts Lock

Lee Valley Athletics Centre Athletics is fun, everyone can do it and it’s a great way to keep fit! Take part in after school classes and school holiday programmes and be trained by experienced coaches.

Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure (58 miles)

Enfield

Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure Go Ape! The UK’s No.1 Tree Top 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 up high above the forest floor.

Dino Safari Adventure Golf (58 miles)

Arkley

Dino Safari Adventure Golf Come and experience 18 holes of fun packed Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf amongst 7 giants of the Jurassic period, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, lagoons, lush greenery and tropical palm trees.

Legacy XS Centre (58 miles)

Benfleet

Legacy XS Centre A 4,500 sq ft indoor skate park and 5,500 sq ft outdoor park containing a 6ft volcano, 90° and 45° hips, 8ft quarter-pipe, vert wall and more!

Laser Mayhem (59 miles)

Abridge

Laser Mayhem Laser combat games are great fun and ideal for active kids between the ages of 8 and 12. All the fun of paintball without the mess! Plus they have an indoor arena incase of bad weather.

Lee Valley White Water Centre (60 miles)

Waltham Cross

Lee Valley White Water Centre Experience the freaky thrills of white water rafting, canoeing and paddling! Over 14s for the rafting; the paddling activities have no lower age but kids must be experienced already.

Off Road Action Park (60 miles)

Wickford

Off Road Action Park Affordable high adrenaline outdoor activities for all ages (6+) and abilities, like army assault course, target paintball shooting, quad biking, off road rally buggies or perhaps a bit of Archery. With professionally trained and qualified staff.

TopGolf Watford (60 miles)

Watford

TopGolf Watford Adventurously landscaped golf courses alongside the traditional, the classic game with a modern edge. Although you obviously need some skill to really enjoy it they're family friendly and have options for every budget.

Essex Outdoor Activities (61 miles)

Chelmsford

Essex Outdoor Activities Crazy outdoor shenanigans for the over sixes, from quad biking and quad trekking, go karting, high ropes and target shooting to the water tag maze. You won't be bored!

Combat Island (62 miles)

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.

West Wight Sports Centre (63 miles)

Freshwater

West Wight Sports Centre 'We are located in the centre of Freshwater, and have one of the newest sports and leisure facilities on the Isle of Wight.'

London Colney Recreation Centre (63 miles)

London Colney

London Colney Recreation Centre Within the gym there are a surprising variety of child oriented options, including tots to teens sports training, a great range of activity camps, swimming and theme parties - a creche is also available.

National & International Tennis Academy (65 miles)

Hemel Hempstead

National & International Tennis Academy

Sportspace Hemel Hempstead (66 miles)

Hemel Hempstead

Sportspace Hemel Hempstead now includes a new swimming pool complex, gymnastics centre, sports hall

Quasar Elite (66 miles)

Hemel Hempstead

Quasar Elite Minimum Age 6. Crystal Maze style game with 4 game zones, Wild West, Future World, Medieval World and WWII. safe, exciting laser tag action!

Go Ape! Wendover (72 miles)

Aston Clinton

Go Ape! Wendover 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.

Knockhatch Adventure Park (15 miles)

Hailsham

Knockhatch Adventure Park This diverse attraction offers Playgrounds, Birds of Prey, Rowing Boats, Animals, Reptiles, Giant Sky Leap Slide, Indoor Soft Play, Toboggans, Trampolines, Crazy Golf, plus lots more. At extra cost and weather permitting, Go-Karts, Laser Adventure Game, Driving School and Rodeo Bull!

Harbour Park (19 miles)

Littlehampton

Harbour Park The Indoor Kingdom of Fun, Harbour Cafe and Arcade are open all year round. *Free Entry* *Ample Parking* *Grass Picnic Area* - Harbour Park is situated right on the sandy beaches and adjacent to the working Harbour & Marina in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

The Hop Farm Family Park (34 miles)

Paddock Wood

The Hop Farm Family Park - Over 30 rides and attractions... Outdoor action... Indoor fun... It's for everyone! Visit The Hop Farm for maximum fun at Kent's biggest and No 1 family attraction. Our award-winning family park is packed full of new features, rides and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations - come and enjoy one of life's biggest adventures.

Chessington World of Adventures (38 miles)

Chessington

Chessington World of Adventures With nine themed lands, over 1000 species of animals and a safari themed hotel, Chessington really is Britain's Wildest Adventure with too much to explore in just one day!

Dinosaur Isle (47 miles)

Sandown

Dinosaur Isle - is a fantastic dinosaur museum housed in a spectacular pterosaur shaped building watching over Sandown's blue flag beach. Walk back through fossilised time to the period of the dinosaurs and on a recreated landscape enhanced by sights, smells and sounds you will meet life sized dinosaurs including our animatronic Neovenator!

Dickens World (49 miles)

Chatham Maritime

Dickens World - is an exciting indoor attraction where you can learn all about the life, books and times of the famous author Charles Dickens. It will take you on a fun journey through Dickens lifetime as you step back into the streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.

Legoland (51 miles)

Windsor

Legoland At LEGOLAND Windsor the entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention over 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND is a unique family theme park.

Blackgang Chine (56 miles)

Chale

Blackgang Chine 40 acres of Victorian cliff-top gardens with a range of fantasy activities including cowboy town, nurseryland, dinosaurland, and pirate fort. Cliffhanger roller coaster and waterforce family boat slide. Exhibitions about local rural and coastal life.

Bekonscot Model Village (60 miles)

Beaconsfield

Bekonscot Model Village An unforgettable experience for everyone, this unique piece of our heritage is just waiting to be explored by children and adults alike. Intriguing and original, the world-famous Bekonscot Model Village & Railway continues to delight and fascinate - there's so much to see!

Adventure Island (61 miles)

Southend on Sea

Adventure Island Situated on Southend Seafront on both sides of the world famous pier, the park boasts over 40 rides and attractions!

Paultons Family Theme Park (64 miles)

The New Forest

Paultons Family Theme Park New for 2011 - Peppa Pig World, a fully themed attraction with 7 new rides and an Indoor Play Area! Paultons is the Best Value Family Theme Park with over 60 wonderful rides and attractions to suit all ages included in the admission price, such as the mighty Edge ride and the awesome Cobra rollercoaster. Offering a whole day out with something for all the family!

Brighton Sea Life Centre (2 miles)

Brighton

Brighton Sea Life Centre The Brighton Sea Life Centre offers a fun and educational day out whatever the weather. With over 150 species and 57 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the whole family!

Drusillas Park (12 miles)

Alfriston

Drusillas Park Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country Drusillas Park offers a fun finding-out day out. Brilliant play areas including Go Wild! Go Bananas! and Amazon Adventure. Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine plus close encounters in Lemurland and Lory Landing. It's no ordinary zoo!

Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre (18 miles)

Horsham

Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre A wide range of birds from hawks to eagles, falcons to owls, and vultures to kites! Limited opening times, check before you go.

Holmbush Farm World (20 miles)

Faygate

Holmbush Farm World Lots of farm animals - please click here to visit Daily Activities include: Tractor Rides - Cow and Goat milking - Animal Handling - Goat Races - Picnic areas with covered seating - Playgrounds including: Bale maze - Mini Mountains - Sand Pits - Tree houses - Indoor Play Areas

The British Wildlife Centre (24 miles)

Lingfield

The British Wildlife Centre A peaceful, relaxing place to see and learn about Britain's wonderful wildlife, from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer. Over forty different native species are displayed in natural surroundings

Groombridge Enchanted Forest (24 miles)

Tunbridge Wells

Groombridge Enchanted Forest There are exciting playgrounds, stunning views, unusual animals, fun activities, quiet seats, beautiful flowers, hugh swings, strange plants and shy dear - and a zedonk?! A great to place to go for an afternoon if you are looking for family days out in Kent.

Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings (30 miles)

Hastings

Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings Take the ultimate undersea safari at Blue Reef Aquarium. Enjoy close encounters with seahorses, native sharks, giant octopus and hundreds of other amazing aquatic creatures. Don't miss the amazing tropical underwater walkthrough tunnel! Informative, entertaining talks and feeding displays throughout the day.

Beaver Water World (33 miles)

Tatsfield

Beaver Water World - gardens and animal rescue centre, specialising in reptiles.

Dunreyth Alpacas (34 miles)

Chichester

Dunreyth Alpacas For a while now they have been training their young alpacas to walk to hand; thus enabling people to walk these young alpacas.

Surrey Hills Llamas (36 miles)

Guildford

Surrey Hills Llamas The gentle and friendly llamas will carry your picnic as you lead them through the spectacular North Downs from the high points of which you can see as far as the English Channel. Llamas are affectionate, intelligent and alert and will draw your attention to things you would never normally notice.

Eagle Heights (40 miles)

Eynsford

Eagle Heights A small animal park based in the beautiful Darent Valley, near Brands Hatch in Kent. There are over 100 Birds of Prey to see, plus Reptile House, Meerkats, Otters, Goats, Donkey, Pony, Pigs and much more. Playarea, Gift Shop and Tearoom. Free Parking. Experience Days available.

Birdworld (41 miles)

Farnham

Birdworld - is a birdpark and gardens covering 26 acres. Admission includes Underwater World and Jenny Wren Childrens Farm. Special penguin feeding times and animal encounters at the children's farm. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

Blue Reef Aquarium (44 miles)

Southsea

Blue Reef Aquarium - voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. Come face to face with tropical sharks, rays, otters, seahorses and hundreds of other aquatic creatures. Highlights include walkthrough underwater tunnel, open top ray display and the Amazing Amphibians and Riveting Reptiles exhibition.

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter (45 miles)

Springvale

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter There are three different species of flamingo at the Park ~ Chilean, Lesser and Caribbean, numbering well over a hundred in total.

Battersea Park Children's Zoo (46 miles)

Battersea

Battersea Park Children's Zoo invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, on to the farm to say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs, emus etc. Playground which includes climbing frames,large sandpit with water toys, swings and roundabouts etc.

The Tropical Zoo (47 miles)

Brentford

The Tropical Zoo Stroke a crocodile, cuddle a snake or feed the world's largest piranha - there is loads to do at The Tropical Zoo. Daily animal encounters offer children and adults the opportunity to experience animals up close. Learn about animals, the environment and conservation in a hands on way. We are largely indoors and heated to tropical temperatures so an ideal day out all year round!!

Isle of Wight Zoo (47 miles)

Sandown

Isle of Wight Zoo The Isle of Wight Zoo is a favourite destination for all ages. Situated alongside Yaverland beach, the zoo provides a fun, educational and wholesome day out for all the family. Specialising in tigers and lemurs, the zoo works to make conservation fun for everyone with talks, small animal handling and children's activities.

Sea Life London Aquarium (47 miles)

Westminster

Sea Life London Aquarium - is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.

London Zoo (50 miles)

Regents Park

London Zoo launched its new Rainforest Experience 2010 and has incredible daily animal displays and many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks. Visit the exhibit "Into Africa" and come eye to eye with Africa's most unusual amimals. Or "Meet the Monkeys" an exciting monkey walk-through experience and the new Butterfly Paradise.

Amazon World (50 miles)

Newchurch

Amazon World An all-weather, family attraction! The Islands largest collection of rare and exotic animals! A great day out whatever your age!

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (51 miles)

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.

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (51 miles)

Hythe

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, houses over 500 rare and endangered animals across 400 acres of grounds complete with period mansion and gardens. Port Lympne is the home of the African Experience: An unforgettable guided safari adventure where wild animals roam free together as if on the plains of Africa.

Owl and Monkey Haven (51 miles)

Newport

Owl and Monkey Haven 'We welcome you to come and get to know our friends and see for yourself their beauty, charm and very different personalities!'

Owl and Falconry Centre (52 miles)

Ventnor

Owl and Falconry Centre A dazzling collection of some of the world's most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating sights and flights. During flying displays the birds of prey soar above the sloping down land of the Appuldurcombe Valley, which is an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.

Marwell Wildlife (53 miles)

Winchester

Marwell Wildlife New for 2012: Marwell Wildlife celebrates it's 40th birthday on 22 May! As part of the celebrations, see our new Penguin home, complete with raised viewing platforms and children's play areas, all unveiled on the birthday itself - 22 May.

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve (56 miles)

Newport

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve Arreton Down is on downland which is part of the main chalk ridge which runs across the Isle of Wight from east to west. It consists of calcarious grassland, with some scrub edges. It contains archaeological features. There are extensive views across the Island from the higher parts of the down.

Old MacDonald's Farm (58 miles)

Brentwood

Old MacDonald's Farm This year there are 5 new permanent attractions for the kids to play around on.ou upto date with exciting new features

Odds Farm Park (58 miles)

High Wycombe

Odds Farm Park Whatever the weather, there's always something to do at Odds Farm Park, an award winning 40-acre children's farm near High Wycombe.

Wight Llama Trek (58 miles)

Newport

Wight Llama Trek 'Wight Llama Treks offers a range of guided walks through the beautiful West Wight countryside accompanied by llamas trained to walk on a rein and carry a pack.'

Sealife Adventure (61 miles)

Southend-on-Sea

Sealife Adventure There is no greater adventure than the one that takes place beneath our planets ocean waves. From sharks to tropical fish - all under one roof at sealife. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Essex.

The UK Wolf Conservation Trust (62 miles)

Reading

The UK Wolf Conservation Trust The Trust currently has 5 adults and 3 juveniles. Visiting membership to the Wolf Centre for member and two guests on a weekday is £40. Visits must be pre-arranged with the office.

Howletts Wild Animal Park (62 miles)

Canterbury

Howletts Wild Animal Park - a family day out where education, conservation and fun combine in over 100 acres of ancient parkland. Howletts is home to some of the world's most rare and endangered animals, including gorillas, tigers, black rhino and the largest herd of African elephants in the UK.

Butterfly World (63 miles)

St Albans

Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.

Wildwood (64 miles)

Herne Bay

Wildwood Get nose to nose with British wildlife here at Wildwood, a centre for British wildlife. We are home to those animals which used to roam our countryside – like wolves, wild boar, beaver, lynx and wild horses – as well as those found in the woods today, such as badgers, deer, otters and foxes.

Paradise Wildlife Park (64 miles)

Broxbourne

Paradise Wildlife Park This friendly family wildlife park with monkeys Tigers Lions and many other exotic animals offers other attractions including Adventure Golf, Gold Panning, Woodland Railway etc. Great fun for all the family.

Tropical Wings World of Wildlife (65 miles)

Chelmsford

Tropical Wings World of Wildlife Set in acres of attractive gardens and features one of the largest butterfly houses in the country. There are many different species of birds, insects and animals available to interact with.

New Forest Reptile Centre (65 miles)

Lyndhurst

New Forest Reptile Centre Discover more about reptiles and amphibians here at this unique reptile centre located in the national park. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Wingham Wildlife Park (66 miles)

Canterbury

Wingham Wildlife Park Butterfly house, reptile house, monkeys, parrot house, meerkats, adventure play area and picnic area, lots more.

The Living Rainforest (67 miles)

Newbury

The Living Rainforest Discover the rainforest’s wonders as you stroll between tropical trees and plants, among free roaming butterflies and birds. An outdoor play area allows kids to let off steam, while adults can relax on the sun terrace with a cappuccino. All weather attraction with on site parking, café and shop.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (68 miles)

Newtown

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather.

The Hawk Conservancy Bird Park (69 miles)

Andover

The Hawk Conservancy Bird Park The Trust is set in 22 acres of woodland and wild flower meadow, where there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive European Griffin Vulture.

Rare Species Conservation Centre (69 miles)

Sandwich

Rare Species Conservation Centre Ethical preservation of endangered species, with live exhibits from Autralasia, Indochina, the Middle East and Africa.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (74 miles)

Dunstable

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo With so much to see and do at the UK's biggest zoo, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect day out for the whole family. From Sealion Splash to Otter Playtime get involved and inspired with interactive displays throughout the day. Seek out more than 2,500 animals in the beautiful Chiltern surroundings. Famed for its booming breeding programmes, there are also plenty of zoo babies to see.

Brighton Museum And Art Gallery (2 miles)

Brighton

Brighton Museum And Art Gallery Set in the heart of the city's cultural quarter, Brighton Museum is located in the Royal Pavilion gardens. Its rich collections and exciting exhibits are dynamically displayed in stimulating surroundings. Entrance is free.

Toy and Model Museum (2 miles)

Brighton

Toy and Model Museum Underneath the arches at Brighton Railway Station there is a veritable treasure trove of Toys and Models. There are over 10,000 toys and models on display with a priceless model train collection and many period antique toys.

Hove Museum and Art Gallery (4 miles)

Hove

Hove Museum and Art Gallery Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east with an unusual Indian gateway in its grounds. It houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.

Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum (12 miles)

Lewes

Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum A woodland where you can wander amongst a collection of prehistoric reconstruction buildings. A woldfowl reserve with an amazing collection of ducks, geese, swans and a Motor Museum with a superb collection of vintage and classic cars. Bentley also has a range of resident craftworkers, a fun childrens adventure play area with living willow tunnels, a minature steam railway, gift shop, cafe and picnic area.

How We Lived Then (17 miles)

Eastbourne

How We Lived Then The Museum has over 100,000 exhibits, collected over the past 50 years by Jan and Graham Upton, and now displayed on FOUR floors of authentic shops, room-settings and with various displays covering 100 years of shopping and social history from 1850 to 1950.

Littlehampton Museum (19 miles)

Littlehampton

Littlehampton Museum A popular family attraction packed full of social history, inspiring art and fun interactive gadgets for all ages. Discover how Romans lived, learn about dramatic shipwrecks or enjoy one of our family friendly events! Group visits are welcomed, along with schools studying a wide range of topics, just contact Museum staff!

The Observatory Science Centre (19 miles)

Hailsham

The Observatory Science Centre Hands-on science and discovery in former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory - Childrens Workshops and activities - Indoor/Outdoor - Interactive Exhibits - Water Play Areas - Discovery Park with giant sized exhibits - Spectacular Science Shows - Children?s Birthday Parties - CafÃ¯Â¿Â½ - Shop - Free Parking -Above all it's FUN! For all ages.

Amberley Working Museum (20 miles)

Amberley

Amberley Working Museum - the museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transported-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection & the village garage, to industry-based collections - also has narrow gauge train running round te site

Bexhill Museum (25 miles)

Bexhill On Sea

Bexhill Museum Main galleries include Costume and Motor Racing heritage as well as local archaeology and history, dinosaurs and fossils, natural history and geology, social history and cultures of other lands, local arts and crafts.

Yesterday's World (26 miles)

Battle

Yesterday's World Bringing the Past to Life.Â…An amazing journey through history with life-size street scenes and shop displays! It's a Great Value Day Out the whole family will enjoy!

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (27 miles)

Chichester

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Here you can see priceless historic aircraft such as Neville Duke's world record breaking Hawker Hunter, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying, a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and more. Much more!

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery (29 miles)

Hastings

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery A varied and exciting collection spanning many themes and ages with children specifically in mind.

Finchcocks Musical Museum (30 miles)

Goudhurst

Finchcocks Musical Museum Probably best for the less boisterous types, those who have an interest in music will be enthralled by the wonderful historic collection of instruments, and can arrange to play some by request. Please note the limited public opening times.

Shipwreck Museum (30 miles)

Hastings

Shipwreck Museum With fascinating family friendly exhibits of local historic shipwrecks, and a Cretaceous gallery with everything from dioramas and footprints to fossils and a preserved 138 million year old fish!

Fishermans Museum (30 miles)

Hastings

Fishermans Museum Housed in a disused church this is a wonderfully atmospheric exhibition of local maritime history including a full size lugger and a wealth of art and artefacts.

The Lightbox (40 miles)

Woking

The Lightbox Whether you're passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like somewhere quiet to relax and think, you'll find it all at The Lightbox, Woking's gallery and museum. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

Brooklands Museum (40 miles)

Weybridge

Brooklands Museum Motoring and aviation museum containing over 30 aircraft, restored motoring village, refurbished 1907 Club House, steepest section of the original banked racing circuit which has picnic areas and a regular calander of events. It also features the only Concorde in the South East.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (42 miles)

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum On 12th April 2006, the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum opened to the public. Highlights of the museum include the Championship Trophies, a 200° cinema screen and a 'walk-through' of the men's dressing room as it was in the 1980s, with John McEnroe.

Kent Life (42 miles)

Maidstone

Kent Life Come and explore 28 acres of fun for every generation, from hands on activites for kids to age old farming traditions that bring back memories of way back when. we've got animals to cuddle, tractors to ride, play areas to go wild in and cafe's to relax in.

Portsmouth Natural History Museum (42 miles)

Southsea

Portsmouth Natural History Museum The museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth.

Horniman Museum and Gardens (43 miles)

Forest Hill

Horniman Museum and Gardens - a free museum with extensive collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments?! You won't find such an unusual and eclectic collection elsewhere in London. Lots of interesting changing exhibitions

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery (43 miles)

Southsea

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery The Museum The D-Day Museum was established in 1984 to tell the story of Operation Overlord from its origins in the dark days of 1940 to victory in Normandy in 1944.

Bembridge Heritage Centre (44 miles)

Bembridge

Bembridge Heritage Centre A centre boasting displays that 'cover a wide range of historical interest and new displays are introduced each year to commemorate special events or topics. Scale models, for example Bembridge Railway Station (closed in 1953), are a special feature of the Centre, and a fully-restored PLUTO pump (Pipe Line Under the Ocean) is on display with the story of the PLUTO project.'

Curtis Museum (44 miles)

Alton

Curtis Museum One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams and Hop picking and brewing.

Royal Navy Submarine Museum (45 miles)

Gosport

Royal Navy Submarine Museum - this unique Museum offers you the chance to walk on board a real submarine, discover true tales of heroism and relive a life under the sea through the personal belongings of the crew

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower (45 miles)

Gosport

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.

Planetarium at the Royal Observatory (46 miles)

Greenwich

Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, now London's only planetarium and featuring Europe's first digital planetarium projector.

The National Army Museum (46 miles)

Chelsea

The National Army Museum Discover how Britain’s past has helped to shape our present and our future, and the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world. With four gallery displays, a changing range of exhibitions, events and activities, plus the interactive Kids Zone.

Saatchi Gallery (46 miles)

Chelsea

Saatchi Gallery - is specifically geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. The facilities - at the Gallery and in the Gallery classroom for schools - endeavor to ensure that teachers and parents receive the best on-site and outreach support possible for children.

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum (47 miles)

Brading

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum A very historic and interesting toy museum, boasting a great gift shop and being famous for its thousands of exhibits.

Tate Britain (47 miles)

Millbank

Tate Britain - is the national gallery of British art, offering over 500 years of British art – all for free! Tate Britain has everything you need for a family day out – enjoy the galleries together, get exploring with free discovery trails and join in our special weekend and holiday events

Imperial War Museum (47 miles)

London

Imperial War Museum From Flanders to the Gulf, the Imperial War Museum London tells the story of 20th century conflict, complete with smells and sound effects.

The Natural History Museum (47 miles)

Kensington

The Natural History Museum - promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark building. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum (47 miles)

Kensington

Victoria and Albert Museum - has lots of exciting events and activities for families every holiday and many weekends. Activities are free and most do not need to be booked, which means you can stay for as long or as short a time as you like. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Science Museum (47 miles)

London

Science Museum Where can you entertain adults and children alike with exhibitions, events and films, all under one roof? At the Science Museum you can do all this and more! Catch a 3D movie, jump on a simulator, visit an exhibition, and encounter the past, present and future of technology in 7 floors of galleries! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

London Film Museum (47 miles)

South Bank

London Film Museum London's only museum dedicated to film. An interactive experience for all the family with props and costumes from films such as Superman, Star Wars, and Batman. Meet Rexy the dinosaur from Night At The Museum 2 as well, but don't get too close as you never know what might happen!

Design Museum (47 miles)

Tower Hill

Design Museum All family visitors to the the Design Museum get an Explore Design Museum Family Trail featuring The Thinkerer. With the help of The Thinkerer kids, and adults, can get the most from their visit to the museum.

Britain at War Experience (47 miles)

London Bridge

Britain at War Experience Get the closest possible insight into what life was really like. The Britain at War Experience recreates the London Blitz in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sights and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an air raid at its height.

Tate Modern (48 miles)

Bankside

Tate Modern -is the most popular gallery of modern art in the world. Located on the Thames, it is a landmark site for everyone visiting London. But did you know that it is not only child friendly but encourages families and children to visit with free activities and art trails? One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Museum of London Docklands (48 miles)

West India Quay

Museum of London Docklands Explore London's connections with the rest of the world through an epic 2000-year story of trade, expansion and immigration.

The National Gallery (48 miles)

Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery Plenty of talks, workshops, and holiday fun for all ages. A great place to go - really exciting when you are a little one walking around looking at the fab old pictures - and there's trafalgar square outside - and it's free!! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

London Transport Museum (48 miles)

Covent Garden

London Transport Museum There's more than ever for you and your family at London Transport Museum. See a bus so old it was pulled along the street by horses. Get behind the driver's seat of our tube train simulator, experience journeys of a bygone era.. Your only problem will be trying to fit it all in!

The Look Out Discovery Centre (48 miles)

Bracknell

The Look Out Discovery Centre - this hands-on science exhibition makes learning fun for everyone. With its 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland, nature trails, children's adventure play park, coffee shop and gift shop, you'll be sure to have the time of your life!

Museum of London (48 miles)

Barbican

Museum of London Museum of London is one of the world’s largest urban history museums and cares for over two million objects in its collection. The lower galleries are currently undergoing major redevelopment work which will see spectacular new galleries opening in spring 2010 telling the story of modern London from 1666 to the present day.

The Cartoon Museum (48 miles)

Russell Square

The Cartoon Museum From Dennis the Menace and Rupert to Andy Capp, Giles and Steve Bell the Cartoon Museum has something for all the family. It shows over 200 original British cartoons, cartoon strips and comics ranging from There is a regular programme of changing exhibitions. In the Young Artists£ Gallery there are tips on how to draw cartoons and anyone can have a go.

British Museum (48 miles)

Great Russell Street

British Museum Explore the world under one roof - whether you come to the British Museum for the whole day or just a couple of hours, there is always something free for families to do together. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Museum of Childhood (49 miles)

Bethnal Green

Museum of Childhood Houses the national childhood collection which includes: dolls' houses, dolls, puppets, toys and games, children's clothes and furniture. The galleries are designed to be accessible to both adults and children of all ages. A great london family day out.

London Canal Museum (49 miles)

Kings Cross

London Canal Museum London Canal Museum invites families to discover the fascinating facts and history of the city's hidden waterways. Take part in fun activity days, set sail on the Regent's canal and hear the stories of those who have lived and worked on the canals since the 1820s brought to life.

Ventnor Heritage Museum (51 miles)

Ventnor

Ventnor Heritage Museum A small museum detailing the historic life of Ventnor with displays and exhibits that are changed yearly. There are also models of Ventnor Railway and various publications for sale.

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum (51 miles)

Arreton

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum including audio visual room showing action films. "Wreck and Rescue" Lifeboat Museum, featuring vintage 1887 "Queen Victoria" pulling/sailing lifeboat and RNLI archive material, Smuggling and Fishing displays

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (52 miles)

Godshill

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre A unique collection gathered from the earth and sea.

Nostalgia Toy Museum (52 miles)

Godshill

Nostalgia Toy Museum An excellent collection of toy cars and lorries by Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Triang and Hornby. Recently added is a large display of 'Star Wars' toys from 1977-1985.

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (52 miles)

Southampton

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum The sole-surviving steam brick works in the country. Visit to discover the history of brick making or come on a special event day or one of the open days for a unique experience and hands-on discovery.

Reme Museum of Technology (52 miles)

Arborfield

Reme Museum of Technology - a 'Family Friendly' military museum, with lots of things to do and see. Quizzes, trails, and crafts; 20 large military vehicles, a helicopter and the 'feely touchy' box. Picnic tables, room to run around outside, a large free car park and helpful staff ensure this is a family friendly Museum.

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium (53 miles)

Winchester

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium The all-weather family attraction featuring a Science Centre with 90 hands-on exhibits (big science toys really) and the UK's largest capacity Planetarium. So big you will feel like you are floating through space. Watch out you don't get sucked into a Black Hole!

Milestones - Living History Museum (54 miles)

Basingstoke

Milestones - Living History Museum Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building… a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s… it's fun... a surprise around every corner!

Royal Air Force Museum London (54 miles)

Colindale

Royal Air Force Museum London Why not fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today’s Eurofighter Typhoon Jet? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family.

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology (56 miles)

Reading

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology Located on the University of Reading campus, the The fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain. Within the museum’s 2000 objects, they also house an exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities, including a funeral boat and a mummified cat's head! They have exciting family events running during school holidays and also run regular school sessions and a varied public events programme.

Museum of English Rural Life (57 miles)

Reading

Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life houses the most comprehensive national collection of objects, books and archives relating to the history of food, farming and the countryside

Reading Museum (58 miles)

Reading

Reading Museum Reading Museum Service offers learning experiences that are fun and suitable for all the family. From the serious student to the youngest child, all levels are catered for. We offer opportunities for both formal and informal learning including the chance to handle real objects.

Brighstone Village Museum (58 miles)

Brighstone

Brighstone Village Museum A small village museum depicting C19th life adjoining a National Trust Giftshop.

Canterbury Heritage with Rupert Bear (60 miles)

Canterbury

Canterbury Heritage with Rupert Bear From Roman settlement to Rupert Bear, see the history of Canterbury through fascinating objects, hands on displays and activities all set in the magnificent medieval Poor Priests' Hospital.

Canterbury Roman Museum (60 miles)

Canterbury

Canterbury Roman Museum Explore the Roman town beneath your feet. Canterbury’s underground Roman Museum is built around the remains of a Roman town house with mosaics preserved where excavated. Discover amazing finds including a hoard of hidden treasure, stroll through the marketplace and look inside recreated Roman rooms.

Amersham Museum (63 miles)

Old Amersham

Amersham Museum Come to our original Tudor building to find out about the history of Amersham through interactive displays, trails and special events. Enjoy our relaxing Herb Garden or join one of our Guided Walks around the town.

Underwater Archaeology Centre (63 miles)

Yarmouth

Underwater Archaeology Centre A centre where you can discover the wonders of Maritime history and archeology.

Wycombe Museum (63 miles)

High Wycombe

Wycombe Museum At Wycombe Museum you can enjoy hands-on activities, exhibitions and special events in a lively and friendly atmosphere. As members of the Thames Valley Museums Family Friendly campaign Wycombe Museum is committed to giving you a warm welcome whenever you visit. General entry to the Museum is FREE.

Museum of St Albans (65 miles)

St Albans

Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.

Verulamium Museum (66 miles)

St Albans

Verulamium Museum recreated Roman rooms - hands-on Discovery Areas - video presentations - touch screen databases - some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (67 miles)

Great Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Intrepid story-makers enter through the chocolate doors into this great little award-winning and family-friendly Museum. We have two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries and a fantabulous interactive Story Centre.

Hertford Museum (68 miles)

Hertford

Hertford Museum Come and explore Hertford Museum! Discover our play shop, handle fossils and see moving old toys! We also have gallery trails and discovery bags comprising of objects and activities available to use free of charge and to accompany your visit.

Museum of Army Flying (68 miles)

Stockbridge

Museum of Army Flying The museum has over 35 historic aircraft on display plus: A replica 1940s house - Cinema - 2 Simulators - Rifle ranges - Shop - Restaurant - Children's Centre

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (69 miles)

New Milton

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum This spectacular motorcycle museum houses over 350 rare and classic motorcycles, many being the only remaining examples in the World.

The Henry Moore Foundation (71 miles)

Much Hadham

The Henry Moore Foundation A great visit for all the family to the beautiful former home of artist Henry Moore. A 70-acre estate including outdoor sculpture gardens, restored house and studios, gallery, refreshments and shop. Please book your visit. DOWTK recommend for a FULL day you undertake this attraction in conjunction with other nearby entertainment.

Natural History Museum at Tring (72 miles)

Tring

Natural History Museum at Tring Visit the galleries and come face to face with a full-sized gorilla, a huge anaconda or an extinct giant moa, just a few of the 4,000 animals on display!

Powell-Cotton Museum (72 miles)

Birchington

Powell-Cotton Museum The Museum now comprises eight galleries displaying many significant and world-class objects, including a huge quantity of taxidermy animals of the world in their naturalistic settings!

Stockwood Discovery Centre (74 miles)

Luton

Stockwood Discovery Centre With interactive display, variety of gardens, children play area, special events and activities, bee gallery and much more, it is a wonderful visitor attraction and museum. Collection highlights include the Wenlok Jug, the Shillington gold coin hoard and the Mossman collection Â– Britain's largest public collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways (75 miles)

Abingdon

Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930.

Saltdean Lido (3 miles)

Brighton

Saltdean Lido Outdoor swimming facility

King Alfred Leisure Centre (3 miles)

Hove

King Alfred Leisure Centre Lots of family fun sessions, to ride the large poolside slide, children must be over the age of 8 years and at least 1.2m in height.

The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool (7 miles)

Lewes

The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with kids' rafts and other fun elements. Also has children's paddling pool, sunbathing terrace and a cafe. Open May to September.

Olympos Burgess Hill (10 miles)

Burgess Hill

Olympos Burgess Hill Fun pool with water sprays, waterfalls, rapids, tipping buckets and winding flumes. Pirate themed area for smaller kids, and an outside pool in summer.

Aztec Fun Pools (10 miles)

Burgess Hill

Aztec Fun Pools For those just starting out in the water there's the shallow learner pool, where children can take their first steps to swimming with mum and dad nearby. Small children can enjoy the beach area with a waterslide, animal water features and poolside spectator area. Finally, thrill seekers can venture into the main pool with water sprays, waterfalls, rapids and high-speed flume rides.

Worthing Aquarena (11 miles)

Worthing

Worthing Aquarena -, with a main pool being 33 metres long and learner pool, diving boards, flume, sauna, steam room, sunbeds and, in the summer months, an outdoor Paddling Pool. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Sussex with kids

Uckfield Leisure Centre (14 miles)

Uckfield

Uckfield Leisure Centre Tropical leisure pool and waterslide, bubble pool and more typical leisure centre facilities

Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre (16 miles)

Hailsham

Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre - a fantastic soft play centre - ten pin bowling - leisure pool with a separate toddler area and flume - splash dance pool party every friday night (term time) for under 16s - active gym for 8 - 13 year olds

Freedom Leisure (16 miles)

Hailsham

Freedom Leisure On site there is a large swimming pool, soft play area that can accommodate children from birth to 11 years old. There is also a state of the art 8 lane bowling alley.

Sovereign Centre Leisure Pools (18 miles)

Eastbourne

Sovereign Centre Leisure Pools The Sovereign Leisure Centre has something for everyone, splash in the fun pool with waves and flume, swim in the 25m gala pool or dive into the diving pool!

Arundel Lido (20 miles)

Arundel

Arundel Lido Outdoor pool with toddler and splash pools, and a picnic area.

Bexhill Leisure Centre (25 miles)

Bexhill on Sea

Bexhill Leisure Centre - offers a great swimming experience for the whole family. The pool has a flume and wave machine making it the ideal place for having fun in the water - they also offer soft play, parties and kids activities.

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre (28 miles)

Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre - aside from the swimming and diving, facilities include four indoor tennis courts, three pools, three glass-backed squash courts, two sports halls, and a cafe. There is also a creche and nursery.

Westgate Leisure Centre (30 miles)

Chichester

Westgate Leisure Centre A magnificient complex which contains three pools: main pool, leisure pool and a toddlers' pool.

Tandridge Leisure Centre (30 miles)

Oxted

Tandridge Leisure Centre The Tandridge Leisure Centre pool is a fun and safe environment. It has a 25m fitness pool and a lagoon pool with wave rides, water cannons and mushroom fountain. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

Tonbridge Swimming Pool (31 miles)

Tonbridge

Tonbridge Swimming Pool Whether swimming for fun or fitness, Tonbridge Swimming Pool offers a host of opportunities for all the family. The Games Hut, just 5 minutes walk away has an 18 hole Crazy Golf Course, bouncy castle, tennis, bowls and huge park complete with a sandpit.

Guildford Lido (36 miles)

Guildford

Guildford Lido Heated 1930s lido with paddling pools for the toddlers and crazy golf for everyone!

Taro Leisure Centre (38 miles)

Petersfield

Taro Leisure Centre A playzone, toddler pool, leisure pool with rapids and slide and much more! An indoor retreat with something fun to offer to everyone! One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Tenterden Leisure Centre (39 miles)

Tenterden

Tenterden Leisure Centre For fantastic family fun days out visit Tenterden Leisure Centre with giant flume, waves, giant inflatable, floats, toys and a themed pirate beach are with jets, sprays, rapids and ship wrecked pirate ship.

Petersfield Pool (39 miles)

Petersfield

Petersfield Pool Outdoor heated pool with toddler pool.

Havant Leisure Centre (39 miles)

Havant

Havant Leisure Centre Main pool, diving area, splash and learner pool. Additional sessions available (mainly in the school holidays) covering everything from crafts to baby gymnastics to dance lessons and more. Also has indoor play area.

West Wickham Leisure Centre (39 miles)

West Wickham

West Wickham Leisure Centre As well as offering adult and junior swimming lessons and adult lane swimming West Wickham also has a varied swimming programme including aquafit, Kids Splash and Swim Zone. There are also diving facilities with a 1m springboard

The Aldershot Lido (40 miles)

Aldershot

The Aldershot Lido With its flumes, diving boards and toddler paddling pool it is a great place to exhaust the children, have a picnic and soak up the sun

Morden Park Pool (40 miles)

Morden

Morden Park Pool Competition size pool with diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.

Pavilion Leisure Centre (41 miles)

Bromley

Pavilion Leisure Centre Swimming pool with waterfall, wave machine, slides and beach area. Great idea for kids day out in Kent.

Larkfield Leisure Centre (41 miles)

Aylesford

Larkfield Leisure Centre Whatever you want to do in life, Larkfield Leisure Centre can help you get a Zest for Life! From our great fun swimming pools, soft play adventure or something a little more sporty you’re bound to find something to suit you and your lifestyle.

Maidstone Leisure Centre (42 miles)

Maidstone

Maidstone Leisure Centre One of the best indoor attractions in Kent. With diving boards, flumes, wave machine, giant inflatable, polar adventure play area and a great cafe, we have all you need for a great family day out.

Kingfisher Leisure Centre (42 miles)

Kingston Upon Thames

Kingfisher Leisure Centre 25m luxury swimming pool with a tropical feel and WAVE machine with dedicated lane swimming times for the serious swimmer.

White Oak Leisure Centre (42 miles)

Swanley

White Oak Leisure Centre Diving facilities, 3 genuinely exciting flumes, and the standard main and teaching pools. But so much more: Treasure Island soft play area, creche, martial arts facility and healthy snack cafe.

Hampton Pool (43 miles)

Hampton

Hampton Pool Outdoor heated swimming facility with pre-bookable classes in everything from life saving to kids' yoga. There is also a sun deck cafe.

The Pyramids Centre (43 miles)

Portsmouth

The Pyramids Centre Come visit the Pyramids for Family Fun! Enjoyed by all ages, be entertained with our Fun Pools with funky flumes and wacky waves. Visit our exciting Indoor Soft Play Centre. Mums and Dads, take time out and relax in our Unique Spa Facilities.

Brockwell Lido (44 miles)

Lambeth

Brockwell Lido - nestled in the corner of Brockwell Park, is a much-loved local landmark. It's been at the heart of the local community since 1937. Established outdoor swimming facility open May to August.

Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex (45 miles)

Dartford

Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex Swimming pool with diving pit (1m and 3m springboards), teaching pool, creche and indoor play area.

Richmond Pools in the Park (46 miles)

Richmond

Richmond Pools in the Park Both a lido and an indoor pool, the Richmond Pools are part of a sports centre and benefit from their verdant location by the Old Deer Park

Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre (47 miles)

Woolwich

Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre Looks like a great place for family days out in london with a 65m snake slide, wave machine, waterfall, volcano, water jets and five lane waterslide.

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre (47 miles)

Brentford

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre The centre has two pools, a leisure pool - great for the kids -, which includes a 40m slide and a 25m fitness pool. Plus squash and badmington courts and 5 a side footy courts. Pool timetable includes kids sessions.

Belvedere Splash Park (47 miles)

Belvedere

Belvedere Splash Park Belvedere Splash Park is the largest free access public wet play park in the United Kingdom. Children can paddle in a lagoon surrounding a desert island and play on a huge safety surfaced "beach" equipped with water sprinklers, showers, bubble jets and sprays.

Oasis Swimming Pools (48 miles)

Holborn

Oasis Swimming Pools - is a leisure centre with 2 heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor)

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World (48 miles)

Bracknell

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World Fun filled leisure pool with pirate ship, 3 giant water slides, rapids, volcano and geysers. For the younger kids there are shallow waters a beach area, small slides and rain cloud. After the fun in the water have a meal or snack in the restaurant.

Medway Park (48 miles)

Gillingham

Medway Park 25-metre six-lane swimming pool - a segregated shallow section - a warm water teaching pool - a diving pool plus multi-use sports hall

Splashes Leisure Centre (49 miles)

Gillingham

Splashes Leisure Centre Splashes Leisure Pool offers an indoor pool with wave machine, a flume and toddlers' pool. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent

Newham Leisure Centre (49 miles)

Plaistow

Newham Leisure Centre Swimming pools with waterfalls, large water slide, water jets and cave area

Strand Leisure Pool (49 miles)

Gillingham

Strand Leisure Pool Open late May to early September, this nice outdoor pool boasts England's largest lazy river, as well as having crazy golf and a miniature railway! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent

Belhus Park Leisure Centre (49 miles)

South Ockendon

Belhus Park Leisure Centre There is a 25m swimming pool with water slide, as well as a teaching pool to cater for the extensive Aquatics swimming lesson programme. Also a sports hall, aerobics, mini gymnastics, sunbed, childminding facility and 11 bay floodlit golf driving range.

London Fields Lido (50 miles)

Hackney

London Fields Lido This fantastic outdoor heated lido was re-opened in October 2006

Hampstead Ponds (51 miles)

Highgate

Hampstead Ponds Outdoor swimming facility, no under 8s allowed.

Parliament Hill Lido (51 miles)

Hampstead

Parliament Hill Lido Open-air unheated swimming pool and paddling pool. The pool is 60 metres by 28 metres. Cafe open during summer season.

Swallows Leisure Centre (51 miles)

Sittingbourne

Swallows Leisure Centre We are a leisure centre with a swimming pool with features including flume, waves, pirate ship and giant inflatable slide. We have gym, 6 court sports hall for activities such as badminton, football and basketball. We also have a brand new adventure world soft play area.

Windsor Leisure Centre (51 miles)

Windsor

Windsor Leisure Centre All the water features are such splashing fun! Aqua thrills for everyone; with Monsoon and Cyclone the two Giant Slides,Wild Water Creek, Olly the Octopus and his Water Cannons, the umbrella fountain and even a chance to relax in the poolside Bubble Tubs. Toddlers enjoy splashing about on the Beach and slide into our water on our Sandcastle slide.

Archway Leisure Centre (52 miles)

London Colney

Archway Leisure Centre Free form leisure pool with a sloping beach. The water is kept at a tropical 30 degrees. There is a flume, two spa pools, a river run, water jets and a wave machine.

Carnival Pool (52 miles)

Wokingham

Carnival Pool 25m swimming pool including flume and water features, learner pool

Leyton Leisure Lagoon (52 miles)

East London

Leyton Leisure Lagoon Teaching and standard pools, as well as a big fun flume. Also houses a creche.

Dagenham Swimming Pool (52 miles)

Dagenham

Dagenham Swimming Pool Swimming facility with 1m springboard.

Park Road Leisure Centre (53 miles)

Hornsey

Park Road Leisure Centre Main pool, small pool and outdoor lido - apparently has giant glide, waves and water features.

Hornchurch Sports Centre (53 miles)

Hornchurch

Hornchurch Sports Centre 1, 3 and 5 metre diving boards. The site also offers fun swims, swimming lessons, diving and other exciting activities in its two pools, as well as other sporting opportunities.

Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (53 miles)

Uxbridge

Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex Outdoor and indoor pools with other sports opportunities besides.

Basingstoke Aquadrome (53 miles)

Basingstoke

Basingstoke Aquadrome With pools, flumes, fully equipped clean family changing rooms, free parking, a lively fun atmosphere and cafe, this is a great day out for any active family.

Waltham Forest Pool and Track (54 miles)

Walthamstow

Waltham Forest Pool and Track Main pool, teaching pool, and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform. Learning creche and indoor play area also on site.

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (54 miles)

Hendon

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre Diving pool offers 3m and 1m springboards, and also 5m and 1m platforms as well as the standard pool. Great disabled access and facilities.

Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool (54 miles)

Ilford

Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform (limited public access, see Opening Times). Swimming pool and other facilities. Handily near a library for some quiet time afterwards.

Finchley Lido (54 miles)

Finchley

Finchley Lido - has a separate swimming pool and a wave machine that's switched on at regular intervals. There is an outdoor Lido pool which is worth a visit when the mercury rises

Faversham Swimming Pool (55 miles)

Faversham

Faversham Swimming Pool All-year-round swimming with the added summer-time bonus of three fantastic outdoor pools; 33 metre pool with diving boards (1m and 3m springboard and a 5 m platform), a paddling pool and a wild water rapids pool which are all available from May to September.

Magnet Leisure Centre (56 miles)

Maidenhead

Magnet Leisure Centre Fun pool for the kids and 8 lane 25 m pool for adults also has ikndoor play centre of the site for the children.

Sheerness Swimming Pool (57 miles)

Sheerness

Sheerness Swimming Pool Kids' inflatable fun session at the Sheerness swimming pool every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm till 3pm. Great fun for the whole family.

Central Swimming Pool (58 miles)

Reading

Central Swimming Pool Four different pools to suit all needs. Part time creche available.

Rivermead Leisure Centre (59 miles)

Reading

Rivermead Leisure Centre Rivermead Leisure Centre boasts a Lagoon Pool complete with flume, Flume, underwater lighting, a wave machine and music. There is also a baby pool suitable for young children.

Kingsmead Lesiure Centre (61 miles)

Canterbury

Kingsmead Lesiure Centre Kingsmead Lesiure Centre offers 1m, 3m and 5m diving boards to the public. The centre also boasts a crÂ¨che facility, multi-purpose sports hall, solarium and a cafÂ¨.

The Rapids (62 miles)

Romsey

The Rapids Experience a world of water, fun & adventure for all the family. An all year round tropical wonderland. Newly refurbished in 2006. Fun for all the family! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hampshire.

Lymington Sea Water Baths (63 miles)

Lymington

Lymington Sea Water Baths Unheated sea water baths open daily to swimmers from May to September from 10am to 7pm. Children's paddling pool and sandpit also available.

Chiltern Pools (63 miles)

Amersham

Chiltern Pools Diving pool with one, three and five metre boards. Leisure pool has flumes, fountains and a water creek! Also has sporting opportunities such as the climbing wall.

Chesham Heated Open Air Pool (65 miles)

Chesham

Chesham Heated Open Air Pool Summer season only, but also on site are an interior pool and sporting facilities.

Harpers at Westminster Lodge (65 miles)

St Albans

Harpers at Westminster Lodge The 33 metre pool boasts diving boards, flumes and inflatables with an additional teaching pool. The centre also features outdoor crazy golf, tennis courts and athletics facilities.

Hertfordshire Sports Village (65 miles)

Hatfield

Hertfordshire Sports Village Hertfordshire Sports Village - tons of sports including swimming programs - check weblink for more details

Hatfield Swim Centre (66 miles)

Hatfield

Hatfield Swim Centre The uniquely designed 33m pool allows a full length to to be swum in either shallow or deep water. The separate Learner Pool and D Pool offer the opportunity to build water confidence in younger children or individuals with their parents in a safe and fun environment.

Aquasplash (66 miles)

Hemel Hempstead

Aquasplash An exciting Indoor Water Theme Park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. With a total of six exhilarating rides and slides and extensive features, it's the best waterpark for miles around.

Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido (67 miles)

Newbury

Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido Indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, creche, soft play area, sporting opportunities and sauna for mum.

Hartham Pool and Gym (68 miles)

Hertford

Hartham Pool and Gym Offers a large range of activities, including: Learner pool; children's fun sessions; Aqua Aerobics; range of swimming lessons for children and adults; over 50's swim; special needs sessions; pre/post natal exercise classes; and school holiday activities.

The Priory Lido (69 miles)

Ware

The Priory Lido Heated outdoor main and teaching pools, with tennis and basketball courts adjacent. Now Open from 4th July to Sunday 5th September.

Riverside Pool (70 miles)

Wallingford

Riverside Pool 23m heated outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool. Campsite adjacent.

Blackwater Leisure Centre (71 miles)

Maldon

Blackwater Leisure Centre - boasts a superb leisure pool, incorporating the challenging Jungle River ride, a fun flume ride, lazy river ride, a safe swimming area for children and novelty bubble pool. We also have a separate Baby Pool for our youngest visitors, plus a 4 lane, 25 meter pool for all fitness and fun swimming.

Didcot Wave Leisure Pool (74 miles)

Didcot

Didcot Wave Leisure Pool Swimming pool, wave machine, sunbeds, aqua action, giant flume ride, creche, parent and toddler, lane swimming, children's parties.

Bramston Sports Centre (75 miles)

Witham

Bramston Sports Centre Main and teaching pools, fun and diving pool with flume, and plenty of varied sporting opportunities.

Funplex (1 miles)

Brighton

Funplex A 3 level playframe which includes a 4 lane astra slide, a softball cannon arena and a maze area with a spiral slide. For toddlers there is a 2 level playframe with its own slide, a ball pool and a large baby area.

Westows (4 miles)

Brighton

Westows Sports and soft play, parties and activity sessions. One price covers all play facilities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Brighton with kids.

Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area (6 miles)

Lewes

Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area A fun-packed soft play area over three levels for children under 8, with interactive sounds and a dedicated area for toddlers

Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre (6 miles)

Lewes

Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre is an indoor children’s multi-activity centre incorporating three play frames for 0-2’s, 2-5,s and a 5-12’s all of which have been designed by Europe’s leading soft play manufacturer. Meant to be one of the best playcentres in Sussex.

Antics at The Triangle (10 miles)

Burgess HIll

Antics at The Triangle Soft play for the under 8s on a three tier frame with varying features and activities, and a dedicated area for the under 3s.

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre (10 miles)

Seaford

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre A new indoor football pitch or a ZigZag interactive walls party. With a bouncy castle and climbing frame plus baby area, there's something for everyone

Amazon Adventure (14 miles)

Worthing

Amazon Adventure A great soft play centre, with a giant snake slide, aerial walkway, ball pool and dedicated toddler area. Height restriction: 4'11'' / 150 cm. Creche also on site.

Playworld at Kings Centre (22 miles)

East Grinstead

Playworld at Kings Centre The fun begins on the ground with hanging punch bags. A padded stairway and dark tunnel lead up to colourful obstacles that test the agility and imagination. From here, either climb to the top level or slide down to the deep ball pond.

Flying Fortress (22 miles)

Ford

Flying Fortress is a multi award-winning indoor children's activity centre with one of the most exciting playframes on the South Coast. Children just love the slides, the mangles, the monkey bars and mums and dads can have just as much fun as the kids! The Café serves great food too with plenty of healthy options!

Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre (22 miles)

Crawley

Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre Bright and colourful pirate themed adventure soft play with age appropriate sections up to the age of twelve.

Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon (25 miles)

Horley

Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!! Great idea for family days out in Surrey.

Manic Monsters (28 miles)

Edenbridge

Manic Monsters Manic Monsters - indoor soft playcentre - the kidzfunzone includes three slides, battle guns, the giant hamster wheel, a spooky cave, maze runs and much, much more. In addition there is a climbing wall, pedal go-karts and a ball games area.

Captain Cranleighs Adventure Island (28 miles)

Cranleigh

Captain Cranleighs Adventure Island Soft play for youngsters and also a creche, within a leisure centre with swimming pools. A full afternoon's exercise and fun!

Ourspace Children's Play Centre (28 miles)

Tunbridge Wells

Ourspace Children's Play Centre A massive play frame for older children to explore, they can rocket down our huge starry Astra slide, spin and twirl down our coiled slide or glide down to earth at a gentler pace on our rainbow slide There are air cannons to fire, places to hide, and fun to be had at every turn!

Clambers Indoor Soft Play Centre (30 miles)

Hastings

Clambers Indoor Soft Play Centre Clambers Soft Play Centre - climbing frame, scramble nets, tarzan ropes, swing bags, baall ponds and a slide with a special play area for the smaller customer.

Wear M Out Play Centre (31 miles)

Tonbridge

Wear M Out Play Centre Wear 'M' Out offer kids the chance to have fun in a safe environment, whilst parents can enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat.

The Arc (33 miles)

Caterham

The Arc Indoor Soft Play for kids of all ages- swing, play, explore all under a magnificent 60 meter dragon! There's drama, dance and art classes plus a great cafe and bistro serving lunches, meals, drinks and snacks! Free parking, a warm welcome and friendly faces!

Happy Hoppers Indoor Soft Play Area (34 miles)

Paddock Wood

Happy Hoppers Indoor Soft Play Area A whole host of fabulous play equipment to get children’s hearts pumping and their imaginations racing.Perfect for under 11’s. Children can scream with delight as they fly down the tube slide, navigate the rope walkways or push their way through the hanging obstacles.

Crazy Tots Soft Play (34 miles)

Leatherhead

Crazy Tots Soft Play Crazy Tots is a large soft play area incorporating a wide range of educational equipment for children aged eight years and under.

Farncombe Funzone (34 miles)

Godalming

Farncombe Funzone Fun soft play suitable for children from 6 months up to about 8 years. Separate area for babies less than 15 months

Antics (34 miles)

Warlingham

Antics Bright, colourful and fun - a social hotspot for mums and carers where the kids can exhaust themselves and the mums can do the opposite!

Speckys Pirate Ship (36 miles)

Guildford

Speckys Pirate Ship Jump aboard Specky's Pirate Ship for a magic adventure on the high seas both above the waves and in the underwater world. Four storeys of soft play including ball pools, a trampoline, bungee run, tube slide, cargo net, sky glide and interactive spooky cave, all designed to "Shiver those timbers"!

Kidspace Croydon (37 miles)

Croydon

Kidspace Croydon Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! A fantastic day out for all the family!

Rokers Little Angels Softplay (38 miles)

Guildford

Rokers Little Angels Softplay Enjoy the four-lane rainbow slide, helter-skelter, worm tunnel and more. There is a separate area for under 4s. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children in Surrey

Horizone Play Centre (39 miles)

Havant

Horizone Play Centre It is a purpose-built indoor play facility which is the largest and most imaginative of its kind in the area. It is the perfect place to stimulate and motivate children as they play while gaining valuable exercise within a safe and supervised environment.

Jupiter Jos (39 miles)

West Ewell

Jupiter Jos Soft Play Centre and Café with garden area. Open 7 days a week. We have a weekly activity programme and offer a party service.

Piglets - Indoor soft Play (39 miles)

Hersham

Piglets - Indoor soft Play Indoor Soft Play, Friendly Farm Animals, Outdoor Play, Lovely Things for Children, Proper Food, Cards and Wrapping Paper.

Adventure Kingdom (41 miles)

Bromley

Adventure Kingdom Adventure Kingdom is one of the biggest indoor play facilities in South London filled with ball ponds, slides, an air mountain and much more. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent

Piccalilys Play Cafe (41 miles)

Weybridge

Piccalilys Play Cafe Plenty to keep your 0-3 years entertained, foam padded flooring, trampoline, role play kitchen, tool bench, dressing up, slide and more.

Adventure Kidz (41 miles)

Aylesford

Adventure Kidz Indoor Adventure Centre with high ropes AND indoor quad bikes! They also have brand new soft play with multiple slides, including a 6 metre drop slide, football and basketball area, a toddlers’ zone, five party rooms and so much more!

Wear M Out Indoor Playcentre (41 miles)

Maidstone

Wear M Out Indoor Playcentre - a huge area with ball pools, slides and climbing platforms at different heights as well as spaces with football and netball goals.

Archies Launch Pad (41 miles)

Farnham

Archies Launch Pad An out of this world adventure experience. An adventure play ground with a galactic difference.

Tiny Town (41 miles)

Aylesford

Tiny Town Tiny Town' represents a new concept in Children's soft play areas with state of the art 3G astro-turf football pitches, changing room and bespoke party log cabins. The 20,000 sq ft 'Town' is made up of a number of soft play zones which are both educational and entertaining.

Eddie Catz (41 miles)

Wimbledon

Eddie Catz is more than a Children's Playcentre Ã‚Â– it combines an ample play structure, multi purpose sports pitch as well a great Café restaurant and grown up lounge area.

Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy (41 miles)

Colliers Wood

Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!

Treasure Island Soft Play (42 miles)

Swanley

Treasure Island Soft Play Soft play for the smaller household members in White Oaks Leisure Centre, which has loads to do - check weblink for details

Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre (42 miles)

Farnborough

Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre The indoor play area is purpose-built and has tunnels, slides and a huge ball pool. Free parking close to venue. Great if you are lookming for kids days out in Hampshire.

Krazy Kaves Indoor Playcentre (42 miles)

Portsmouth

Krazy Kaves Indoor Playcentre Indoor activity centre for children up to the age of 12. Features include slides, soft play equipment and a good place to take kids for childrens parties.

Fun Tots Soft Play (43 miles)

Chertsey

Fun Tots Soft Play Colourful indoor play area with bouncy castle, ride on toys, tunnels and much more. Suitable for 0-5 years. Please note limited opening hours.

Playzone (43 miles)

Portsmouth

Playzone Playzone - There are play sessions and parties, even special evenings for people of all ages and private group bookings. Everyone has a ball, and a swing, slide, whoosh, zing!

Wizzy World Indoor Play Centre (43 miles)

Farnborough

Wizzy World Indoor Play Centre There are three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6.5 metres high with a great 3 lane astro slide and a superb twisting spiral slide.

Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre (44 miles)

Sidcup

Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre 3 sections according to age groups,Baby,Toddler & Junior Zones - Ball Pond,Soft Play areas,Multiple level Play Frame,Helter Skelter (part see through) a large 4 lane Slide,Punch Bags etc. - available for children's party hire

Clarence Pier (44 miles)

Portsmouth

Clarence Pier One of the largest indoor children's playgrounds on the South Coast.

Pirate Petes Indoor Play (44 miles)

Portsmouth

Pirate Petes Indoor Play One of the largest indoor playgrounds on the South Coast

Eddie Catz (45 miles)

Putney

Eddie Catz Eddie Catz has a softplay area, climbing frame, video games, kiddie rides and a café serving salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, frozen yogurts & smoothies. Holiday camps, after school clubs for kids 6-12 and weekday classes for under 5's - inlcuding Baby Signing, Music, Art, Dance and French - are popular.

Hugo's Play Centre (45 miles)

Richmond Upon Thames

Hugo's Play Centre Hugo’s Play Centre has apparently now closed it's doors

Gambado (45 miles)

Chelsea

Gambado - is family entertainment with a twist! Giant play-frame, dodgem cars, didi cars, carousel ride, free weekly activity classes, reading corner, and LOADS more!!! All this plus lots comfortable seating with free internet and wireless, regular email discounts for our members!

Jakes Childrens Indoor Playworld (46 miles)

Bagshot

Jakes Childrens Indoor Playworld Indoor and (weather dependent) outdoor play areas, with masses of features and toys, free wifi, AND a pet's corner!

Fun Drum (46 miles)

Gillingham

Fun Drum Large indoor play centre with Tarzan swings, slides and a ball pool.

Escape Children's Play Centre (46 miles)

Egham

Escape Children's Play Centre Escape Children's Play Centre - indoor play area, packed to the brim with excitement from ball pits to slides, with a jungle theme.

Monkey Bizness (46 miles)

Gosport

Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds and fantastic food at our Amazonian Cafe. There's so much to see and do at Monkey Bizness.

Funky Monkeys (46 miles)

Hounslow

Funky Monkeys Premier Indoor Activity Centre and Healthy Eating Café for children aged 8 and under. We provide pre-school activities for children to enjoy during the week. We also offer a range of exciting party packages including themed parties such as mini-makeover and cookery parties.

Snakes and Ladders Play Centre (47 miles)

Brentford

Snakes and Ladders Play Centre is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable cafe. Great day out in london for small children and toddlers too.

Imagine Play Centre (47 miles)

Ashford

Imagine Play Centre Experience Kent's biggest children's indoor play centre. Huge play structures, triple storey wave slide, trampolines, large padded football area, baby/toddler areas and Imagine Village with little cars. Hot and cold food served all day. Themed parties and seasonal events.

Heathrow Gym (47 miles)

Hounslow

Heathrow Gym Jumbo's Gym Playframe has Climbing Frames, Foam Pits, Trampoline, Bars, Beams, Climbing Wall and Soft Play Equipment and Aladdins Cave of magic is a unique Sensory Room designed for interactive learning and relaxation with a variety of activities, including sound, touch and smell

Fun City (47 miles)

Fareham

Fun City Fun City is an indoor play centre for children aged 1 to 12 years old. On this site you can find out about our great birthday party ideas, parent and toddler sessions and adventure playground.

Mobys Playcentre (47 miles)

Fareham

Mobys Playcentre A purpose built giant indoor play centre for toddlers through to 12 year olds

Princess Diana Memorial Playground (48 miles)

Kensington

Princess Diana Memorial Playground Over 70,000 children enjoy this free playground each year. Kids love to play, explore, dash about, and let their imaginations soar in this magical space. There is a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various toys and play sculptures.

Monkey Bizz (48 miles)

Rochester

Monkey Bizz Lose yourself in the jungle of rope swings, slides and mazes. Hide in the spooky caves, 'swim' through the jungle 'lake' and escape over the rope bridge. Good idea if you're after fun family days out in kent with kids.

Bramleys Big Adventure (48 miles)

London

Bramleys Big Adventure - London's Most Central kids indoor playcentre with Gift Shop and Family Cafe. Great london day out idea for small kids and toddlers. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London

Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area (49 miles)

Shanklin

Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area An adventure play-area for children in a safe and fun environment.

Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area (49 miles)

Lake

Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area Challenging structure for ages 4 plus, 3 levels to explore with climbing walls, ball cannons, sky glides, giant astra slide, mini sports area and more.

Partyman World of Play (49 miles)

Grays

Partyman World of Play Join in the fun with a fantastic three level soft play structure, a majestic sports arena, super swirling slides, shooting ball cannons, drop slides and stupendous stage shows.

Whoosh Children's Soft Play Centre (49 miles)

Bracknell

Whoosh Children's Soft Play Centre is a three tiered indoors soft play centre for children under 11 years of age. 20 foot astra slide, tunnels, aerial runways, toddler area, slides and lots more... Café, serving hot and cold food, drink all day. Parties everyday.

Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms (50 miles)

Perivale

Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!

Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box (51 miles)

Greenford

Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!

Merry Go Round (52 miles)

Sittingbourne

Merry Go Round Children's adventure play centre, conveniently based on the Eurolink Estate close to the centre of Sittingbourne. Our aim is to provide children with a safe play area. We also have a specified area for the under 5s.

Partyman World Of Play (52 miles)

Wembley

Partyman World Of Play Large kids play centre in Wembley. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London

Sobell Leisure Centre (52 miles)

Highbury and Islington

Sobell Leisure Centre A soft indoor adventure playground for toddlers up to 1.45m tall (4foot 7inches) - three floors and thousands of square feet of excitement - Dedicated under 1m area - available to hire for childrens parties

Topsy Turvy World (53 miles)

Brent Cross

Topsy Turvy World - a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.

The Adventure Barn (53 miles)

Winchester

The Adventure Barn The Adventure Barn is a brilliant indoor adventure playground where your children can play safely and securely whatever the weather! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Hampshire with kids

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre (53 miles)

Basingstoke

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre Play Days - indoor play centre with multilevel play equipment with toddler and junior ship with cannon ball park, straight and spiral tubes, 4 lane astro slide, sky glide, spy holes and more. Activity panels and soft blocks for the little ones in a separate area.

Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre (53 miles)

Crouch End

Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre Playaway has apparently closed down - let me know if you know differently

JR Zone (53 miles)

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)

Tumble In The Jungle (53 miles)

Walthamstow

Tumble In The Jungle A Jungle adventure for children big and small, allow them to let off steam, make new friends and explore our exiting Jungle themed soft play area.

Play Shack (53 miles)

Southampton

Play Shack Play Shack is Hampshire's fantastic indoor family play centre now open at Hedge End where toddlers through to 12 year olds can play, laugh, run, slide, eat, drink and celebrate fun filled birthdays.

Junglee Fun Hornchurch (53 miles)

Hornchurch

Junglee Fun Hornchurch Designed for the under 7s and run by a former Ofsted inspector, this colourful fully equipped purpose built soft play area is a great place for children to interact and burn off their excess energy.

Monkey Mates Indoor Play Centre (53 miles)

Wokingham

Monkey Mates Indoor Play Centre We have an indoor area containing slides, ball pools and ball cannons and also an outdoor area complete with swings, frame, roundabout and sit and ride cars etc. we will soon be adding a traversing wall to the outside area. we have full catering facilities Serving tasty food and drinks.

JJ's World of Fun (54 miles)

Basingstoke

JJ's World of Fun The regions premier Childrens play and party venue, one of the largest play frames in the uk along with a 140 seat café and sofas 2 Large play areas Full of ups and downs, overs and unders, twists and turns, climbing and sliding, wibbling and wobbling across the wibbly wobbly bridges

Little Dinosaurs (54 miles)

Alexandra Park

Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.

Snakes and Ladders (54 miles)

Slough

Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable café.

Kidspace Romford (54 miles)

Romford

Kidspace Romford Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! Kidspace is different. And proud of it. We have taken the very best elements of activities from the top leisure park operators in Europe and developed a new breed of centre.

Clown Town Indoor Playcentre (55 miles)

Finchley

Clown Town Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.

Active Tots (55 miles)

Reading

Active Tots Indoor play area for UNDER 4s (or 1m tall) in a rural converted barn. In-house country kitchen which supplies all the bibs, bowls and beakers etc.

Small Monsters (55 miles)

Stanford-le-Hope

Small Monsters is an indoor adventure play area for the under five's and their parents.

Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre (55 miles)

Palmers Green

Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.

Mouse World Indoor Play Centre (56 miles)

Chale

Mouse World Indoor Play Centre Indoor and outdoor play areas attached to a beautiful pub - ring for more details