Railways and Transport Attractions near Cardiff on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

Weston Miniature Railway (22 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

Weston Miniature Railway Passenger-carrying miniature railway 7.25 gauge over 0.5 mile on the seafront. Eighteen-hole putting course. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Somerset with kids

West Somerset Railway (22 miles)

Minehead

West Somerset Railway Great steam railway running 10 stations and 20 miles through the Somerset countryside, always a great family day out with the kids.

Blue Anchor Railway Museum (22 miles)

Minehead

Blue Anchor Railway Museum A lovely little railway museum for train enthusiasts!

Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust (23 miles)

Watchet

Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust The Museum Contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966.

Brecon Mountain Railway (24 miles)

Merthyr Tydfil

Brecon Mountain Railway Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the National Park from a narrow gauge train - one of Wales's most popular railways. They have a new childrens play area at Pontsticill which is proving very popular with young visitors.

Brunels SS Great Britain (24 miles)

Bristol

Brunels SS Great Britain Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to discover the world’s first great ocean liner.

Beacon Park Boats (24 miles)

Abergavenney

Beacon Park Boats Exceptionally quiet electric day boats on the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal

Bristol Packet Boat Rides (24 miles)

Bristol

Bristol Packet Boat Rides Cruise around Bristol's historic harbour and on the Avon from Avonmouth to Bath, stopping at waterside pubs and tea gardens with entertaining commentary.

Bristol Ferry Boat Co (25 miles)

Bristol

Bristol Ferry Boat Co Family friendly boat trips, many varying themes and lengths so suitable for all age groups if you choose wisely.

Avon Valley Railway (30 miles)

Bristol

Avon Valley Railway This attraction takes young and old back to the trains of yesteryear. Your train will be pulled by a restored steam engine and you can enjoy food and drink in a restored carriage. Not forgetting special trips aboard Thomas the Tank Engine and Santa Steam Specials during the year.

Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure (32 miles)

Coleford

Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure The steam train for all ages- and all weathers! A charming railway in the Forest of Dean where friendly staff welcome you. Fun for children in our Treetop Adventure and Indoor Village with secret passages - treasure boxes are hidden here! 4 stations, each with paths to walk through ancient woods and solve the riddle of the Gale Stone. Lots of picnic tables outside and under cover

Dean Forest Railway (33 miles)

Lydney

Dean Forest Railway A heritage railway featuring an 8 mile round trip into the historic Forest of Dean. The sights, sounds and smells of a steam train are magical to kids of all ages! The railway hosts events especially for kids – Days Out with Thomas, Easter Bunny Hunt, Halloween and Santa Specials.

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (33 miles)

Lynmouth

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway No family trip to the picturesque towns of Lynton and Lynmouth would be complete without a trip on the world famous Cliff Railway – it’s the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns. It will be one of the highlights of the day – for Mums, Dads and the Kids!

Kingfisher River Cruises (34 miles)

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.

Gower Coast Adventures (35 miles)

Swansea

Gower Coast Adventures Their aim is to provide a breathtaking, interactive tour of the South Gower Coast, to watch birds, porpoises, seals and even occasionally dolphins at play in their natural habitat.

East Somerset Railway (36 miles)

Shepton Mallet

East Somerset Railway (ESR) is an ex-Great Western Railway branch line running through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK. Steam trains run April - October and December with Santa Specials, with a 5-mile round trip. We have volunteer staff who are very knowledgeable and will give you all the help you need and answers to any question you may have.

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway (36 miles)

Parracombe

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Once one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways. An initial mile has so far been reopened within Exmoor at Woody Bay Station. The railway has fast become one of the top must-see attractions of North Devon and Exmoor, and definitely has something to offer for all the family!

Yeovil Railway Centre (45 miles)

Yeovil

Yeovil Railway Centre Steam hauled train rides, a minature railway, vistor centre/museum and much more! A great visit for train enthusiasts and the like.

Devon Railway Centre (45 miles)

Tiverton

Devon Railway Centre - a popular Devon tourist attraction which offers a unique railway experience and boasts a host of attractions in one location. We offer an interactive fun filled day out. Our railways give unlimited train rides around the centre and opportunities for you to become involved! Children can clip the tickets and wave the flag to start our trains.

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway (47 miles)

Broomy Hill

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway Extensive Miniature Railway in 3 1/2, 5 and 7 1/4 inch gauges - check website for public running days

Gartell Light Railway (47 miles)

Templecombe

Gartell Light Railway Step back in time to a more leisurely age and ride through the beautiful Blackmore Vale countryside along the route of the old Somerset & Dorset Railway.

Bristol Aero Collection (50 miles)

Cirencester

Bristol Aero Collection A museum on an airfield with 100 years of transport and aviation history from the Bristol Aeroplane Company covering Bristol tram, bus and lorry to aircraft, helicopters, engines, missiles and rockets. There's a Concorde cabin mock up and display with model room, kids' Activity Zone and videos showing historic flights.

Seaton Tramway (53 miles)

Seaton

Seaton Tramway A fun day out for all the family. Ride on one of our trams and take a step back in time. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Devon.

Pecorama Indoor Model Railway (54 miles)

Beer

Pecorama Indoor Model Railway The Exhibition hall displays wonderfully detailed layouts in many gauges of track, with push button controls enabling children to operate the trains. In the Gardens, the 7 Â‚Ã‚Â¼ inch narrow gauge passenger-carrying line, powered by a fleet of miniature steam and diesel locomotives, winds its mile-long way through tunnels

Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway (58 miles)

Swindon

Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway - the kids love a day out on a steam train. There are special event weekends throughout the year including Easter Bunny Rides, Halloween Specials & Santa Specials. All aboard!!!

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (64 miles)

Toddington

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The GWR is asteam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. In addition to a scheduled service, GWR hosts a number of galas and enthusiasts’ events throughout the year, including our popular Santa Specials.

Cotswold River Cruise (66 miles)

Cotswolds

Cotswold River Cruise Private and public hire cruise boats offering different sizes and services for every occasion. Self drive hire facilities also available. Pre booking essential.

New Quay Boat Trips (72 miles)

Glanmor Tce

New Quay Boat Trips Take a trip along the beautiful Ceredigion Coast in one of theri passanger boats. You may get close to the local wildlife, dolphins, seals, porpoises and more.

Severn Valley Railway (73 miles)

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.

South Devon Railway (73 miles)

Buckfastleigh

South Devon Railway 'The South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west.'

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (74 miles)

Paignton

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line from Paignton with steam trains running in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes to Kingswear for Dartmouth.

Kennet Horse Boat Company (75 miles)

Hungerford

Kennet Horse Boat Company The Kennet Horse Boat Company's canal cruises offer an opportunity to do just that. Choose between the slow meandering of the motor barge and the sedate drifting of the horse drawn barge. Whichever takes your fancy, we can offer you a great day out.

Wookey Hole Caves (27 miles)

Wells

Wookey Hole Caves Britain's most spectacular caves. Valley of the Dinosaurs featuring King Kong - Magical fairy garden - Victorian Penny Arcade - Magical Mirror Maze - Hall of Crazy Mirrors - Cave Museum - Pirate Zap Zone - New Big Top Restaurant - Wookey Hole Youth Circus*(*Circus shows at weekends and school holidays only, please phone for details)

Symonds Yat West Amusement Park (35 miles)

Ross On Wye

Symonds Yat West Amusement Park The amusement park offers hours of enjoyment, fun and excitement on the fairground rides and arcades. For energetic youngsters, there are indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds.

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (41 miles)

Combe Martin

Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - the land that time forgot. A sub tropical paradise with exotic birds and animals and the most realistic Dinosaurs on the Planet! Daily Sea lion Shows, Falconry Displays, Lemur Encounters and magnificent Lions. Spectacular lightshow, Earthquake Canyon Train Ride, Tropical Butterfly House and 'Tomb of the Pharaohs'.

Watermouth Castle and Theme Park (43 miles)

Ilfracombe

Watermouth Castle and Theme Park Mechanical music demonstrations, model railway, domestic dairy, cider-making exhibits, cycle museum, smugglers' dungeon, maze, water show, rides, gnome village, large slide, water play, antique arcade, crazy mirrors, gardens, children's animations, 'Merrygoland' and much more.

Longleat Adventure Park (43 miles)

Warminster

Longleat Adventure Park Separate to the Safari Park but on the same site, this is their latest multi million pound attraction with classic redeveloped features mixed with brand new experiences.

Crealy Great Adventure Park (54 miles)

Exeter

Crealy Great Adventure Park Enter the magical kingdom of Devon's Crealy and discover four exciting new attractions for 2010; The Vortex high speed water coaster, The Maximus roller coaster, new 'real' unicorns and more. It's Magical Fun Guaranteed.

Milky Way Adventure Park (63 miles)

Bideford

Milky Way Adventure Park One of Devon's biggest and best. With Devon's largest rollercoaster, a caterpillar ride that's designed just for little ones, driod destroyer dodgems and fantastic live shows throughout the day, there really is something for the whole family! All the rides, shows and vast indoor play areas are included in the price! It's a great day out whatever the weather.

Folly Farm (70 miles)

Kilgetty

Folly Farm This award winning attraction is the big family day out, whatever the weather. Meet farmyard friends in the Jolly Barn or Wales' only giraffes in the spectacular zoo! Take a ride in Europe's biggest indoor vintage funfair or have fun in the huge indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds.

Dinosaur Park (70 miles)

Tenby

Dinosaur Park Loads of dinosaurs roam in the woods - you'll come across as you go on the trail. also - adventure playground, Volcanic Adventure Golf, pets, maze, indoor play den, Dino's Snack Bar, Dinosaur Restaurant & picnic area.

Babbacombe Model Village (70 miles)

Torquay

Babbacombe Model Village Hundreds of animated models, scenes, vehicles and people make up the world of Babbacombe Model Village. Lots of humour and fun animated features, set amongst 4 acres of delightful gardens make this a fantastic day out for families.

Oakwood Theme Park (73 miles)

Narberth

Oakwood Theme Park is one of the top paid-entry attractions in Wales that receives close to the 400,000 visitors each year. A great idea for a family day out with the kids.

Welsh Hawking Centre and Animal Park (7 miles)

Barry

Welsh Hawking Centre and Animal Park At the Welsh Hawking Centre you will see over 200 Bird of Prey including Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons and Buzzards. There are also rabbits, chickens, chicks, ducks and geese. The adventure playground is a hit with the younger children and is made to stretch their courage without breaking too many bones!

Amelia Trust Farm (8 miles)

Barry

Amelia Trust Farm The many friendly farm animals are accessible to the public all year round, either in the Animal Centre during the cold winter months, or out in the special paddocks during the rest of the year.

Warren Mill Farm (8 miles)

Cowbridge

Warren Mill Farm They have a large selection of animals ranging from: Tiny Guinea Pigs, Miniature Cattle, Rabbits, Rare Breeds Of Sheep, Ponies, Llamas, Alpacas, Wallabies, Red Squirrels, and lots more. Also a fishery.

Seaquarium (12 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

Seaquarium Here you will discover the fascinating secrets hidden beneath the Severn Estuary and the sea beyond.

Greenmeadow Community Farm (14 miles)

Torfaen

Greenmeadow Community Farm The farm has a wide variety of animals including sheep, goats, cattle, tortoises, deer and chickens. Visitors can see the cows being milked and enjoy a tractor & trailer ride. There are learning materials available for school children. There is also tractor an adventure playground and an interactive play area where you can have a go at milking a life-size demo cow!

Butterflies and More (17 miles)

North Somerset

Butterflies and More Come and see a wonderful display of butterflies and moths in our own tropical rainforest. Wander through our diverse planting of tropical trees, shrubs and climbers including many passionflowers. Watch ravenous caterpillars munch their way through leaf after leaf, barely pausing for breath! Witness beautiful butterflies emerging from their chrysalises and spot the terrapins basking in the sun.

Cheddar Caves and Gorge (22 miles)

Cheddar

Cheddar Caves and Gorge Whatever the weather, Cheddar Caves & Gorge is the ideal day out destination for all the family. Prepare to be entertained, educated and enlightened! Our friendly staff will do all they can to make your day special and memorable.

Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park (23 miles)

Watchet

Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park Hold snakes and spiders in the Tropical Hall, visit the Aquarium, Radio Museum and Puppet Theatre. There are pirate ships to play on, animals and an Indoor Playcastle with café.

Bristol Zoo Gardens (24 miles)

Bristol

Bristol Zoo Gardens A visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens is an adventure into an exciting animal kingdom, all set within 12 acres of beautiful grounds and award-winning gardens

Blue Reef Aquarium (24 miles)

Bristol

Blue Reef Aquarium Indoor aquarium on Bristolâs harbourside, With over 40 displays, and 7,000 animals, you can spot sharks, rays, clownfish, seahorses, fearsome piranhas, jellyfish and many more. View the shipwreck, the underwater viewing tunnel, visit the fantastic IMAX 3D Cinema, where you feel as though you are swimming with whales and dolphins!

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park (25 miles)

Porlock

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park Parrot handling; Dog training; Natural Herbal Remedies; Care of your pets; Alpaca Walks and Animal Handling Sessions. Hawk walks, Falconry Days, Courses, Half days, Owl Hour.......

Horseworld (27 miles)

Whitchurch

Horseworld Ideal for any horse lovers out there - including grooming, interactive museum, nature trail and loads more

Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park (30 miles)

Bristol

Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park Families will enjoy a mix of adventure fun and animal interaction all set in the lovely river based country side. Where endless adventures makes a great day out.

National Showcaves Centre for Wales (33 miles)

Swansea

National Showcaves Centre for Wales There are ten attractions all included in the one entry ticket, and there is plenty to see and do for all ages. The 3 different caves Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave each offer a unique underground experience.

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (35 miles)

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.

Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm (35 miles)

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?

WWT Slimbridge Centre (38 miles)

Slimbridge

WWT Slimbridge Centre See, feed and learn about the world's largest collection of exotic, rare and endangered ducks, geese and swans, and it is the only place in Europe to house all six species of flamingo. See our otters, beaver, water voles and shrews. Take a trip down our 1 kilometre canoe trail. Youngsters will love playing in our outdoor wet playground called welly boot land.

Exmoor Zoo (40 miles)

Barnstaple

Exmoor Zoo There is only one place you are guaranteed to see the elusive Exmoor Beast and that is in the grounds of Exmoor Zoo. The beast is one of the zoos many highlights. It is a rather large black leopard that is likely to spot you before you see her! Discover whether wild beasts really do roam the moors and decide for yourself whether the stories are fact or legend! Exmoor Zoo is an award winning zoo set in a delightful location. It is nestled in rolling valleys in the heart of North Devon. The zoo has retained much of the beauty of the surrounding countryside and homes over 200 different species of animals and birds that you can discover round its winding paths. If you want to get up close to animals, then this is the place to come. Every day is packed with a choice of activities. These include keeper talks, animal feeding sessions and animal encounter sessions where you can get up close to animals and even feed some of them yourself. All year round you can stroke and feed our wallabies, hold a snake or big hairy spider (if you dare) and see Otters, Penguins, Cheetahs and the Exmoor beast being fed. Meet the friendly keepers who will give you an interesting and entertaining insight into these animals whilst they feed them. Spring and summer brings many baby animals and the chance to meet and stroke some of these new arrivals. During summer you also have the chance to hear about our Lemurs, Gibbons and ever popular Meerkats who are always on the lookout for new visitors! Come along to these activities and you will be amazed how quickly the day zooms by. There really is something for all ages at the zoo. Young ones enjoy filling in our fun trails and we have a variety of animals and activities to capture everyone’s attention. The zoo homes many unusual creatures not often seen at other zoos and we even have some free range animals which you are likely to encounter along your way. Exmoor Zoo and its range of animals are always changing. New arrivals for 2010 include a Puma, Spider Monkeys and a curious looking Tapir.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary (42 miles)

Chard

Ferne Animal Sanctuary Nature trails, picnic spots and the opportunity to see acres full of beautiful animals.

WWT National Wetland Centre Wales (43 miles)

Llanelli

WWT National Wetland Centre Wales Home to hundreds of the world’s most spectacular ducks, geese, swans and flamingos – many so tame they feed from your hand. Family fun throughout the year, whatever the weather.

Longleat (43 miles)

Warminster

Longleat Explore Jungle Kingdom, a new multi million pound attraction. Go walkabout in the UK's first walkthrough meerkat enclosure, hand feed the Rainbow Lorikeets in the Lorikeet Feeding Station and enjoy the antics of the monkeys in Monkey Temple! Take a sea lion escorted voyage on Jungle Cruise past Gorilla Island or journey on the Jungle Express, a themed railway experience. Don't miss Deer Valley Ã‚Â– a new parkland "on foot" experience which allows visitors to feed the fallow deer, plus a new daily birds of prey show - 'Hunters of the Sky' will brought to Longleat by the Hawk Conservancy Trust later this year. The Safari Park will also be introducing the fastest land animal, the cheetah, as it joins the Longleat Big Cats in the new Cheetah Kingdom, which will open later in the year.

International Centre for Birds of Prey (45 miles)

Newent

International Centre for Birds of Prey Three flying demonstrations with commentary, every day. The Centre caters for school visits, and is renowned for its expertise in education, conservation and training. Courses in falconry and photography are available. Shop, cafe, education facilities, attractive gardens and picnic areas.

Ilfracombe Aquarium (45 miles)

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Aquarium 'Experience the fascinating journey from an Exmoor stream to the Atlantic Ocean'.

National Botanic Garden of Wales (49 miles)

Llanarthne

National Botanic Garden of Wales The National Botanic Garden of Wales is The No 1 Modern Wonder of Wales boasting the largest single-span glasshouse in the world. Set in 500 acres of fantastic countryside, attractions include a unique double-walled garden; lakes, ponds, walks; theatre; restaurant; shop; gallery; children’s play area and discovery centre.

North Devon Falconry (50 miles)

Newton Tracey

North Devon Falconry Enjoy a day hunting with our trained Harris' hawks in some of the UK's most beautifull countryside.

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park (50 miles)

Kington

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park A magical place to experience animals, birds, and owls - all sorts of owls from all over the world.

Pembrey Country Park (51 miles)

Pembrey

Pembrey Country Park Loads of great things for a family day out - including horse riding, dry ski slope, toboggan run, train ride, pitch and putt, adventure playground, picnic areas and walks. The Pembrey Country Park also has three restaurants and a visitor centre

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium (53 miles)

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium Come face to face with local fish and marine life of the Jurassic coast. Kids can interact with the sea creatures including the unique experience of hand feeding our shoal of tame mullet, holding a starfish and getting up close with a giant lobster.

The Donkey Sanctuary (53 miles)

Sidmouth

The Donkey Sanctuary We are a registered charity working around the world protecting donkeys and promoting their welfare worldwide. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish meeting the donkeys and enjoying beautiful coastal and countryside walks. We have a maze, nature centre and donkeys to ‘adopt’, along with family picnic areas.

The Devon Wildlife Trust (54 miles)

Exeter

The Devon Wildlife Trust Established as a registered charity in 1962, the Devon Wildlife Trust has a unique and influential position. Unique because it is the only organisation concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation in Devon. Influential because it is a member of The Wildlife Trusts partnership, a nationwide network dedicated to the achievement of a UK richer in wildlife.

Badger Watch Dorset (54 miles)

Dorchester

Badger Watch Dorset An evening in the country the kids will never forget: their high quality hides have recorded a 100% sightings record over the last three years, so you are virtually guaranteed to see some of these wonderful creatures foraging for food under the floodlights.

Studley Grange Butterfly World (57 miles)

Swindon

Studley Grange Butterfly World Visit the tropics in Wiltshire, rain or shine, summer or winter. You can walk among some of the most beautiful butterflies in the World, flying freely against a backdrop of tropical plants and skimming over fish filled ponds.

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park (62 miles)

Dorchester

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park Entering from the Visitor Centre the formal gardens are laid out in the Arts and Crafts style of the Edwardian period.

Abbotsbury Swannery (63 miles)

Weymouth

Abbotsbury Swannery Abbotsbury Swannery is unique. This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans.

Weymouth Sea Life Park (66 miles)

Weymouth

Weymouth Sea Life Park The Park's unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions make this a great family day out. Enrol in the amazing Shark Academy for the day, enjoy close encounters at the touchpool and learn about the success of the renowned seahorse breeding programme currently underway.

Birdland Park and Gardens (67 miles)

Bourton-on-the-Water

Birdland Park and Gardens Birdland is a natural setting inhabited by over 500 birds from around the world, including the only King Penguins in England and over 50 aviaries of parrots, falcons, pheasants, hornbills, toucans, touracos, pigeons, ibis and many more. New Nature Trail 'Marshmouth Reserve' and a covered area with graphic story of the egg and What is a bird,inc a soft play area.

Monkey World (68 miles)

Wareham

Monkey World Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre is a 65-acre woodland park which is home to over 160 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys.

Isle of Purbeck Aquarium (68 miles)

Wool

Isle of Purbeck Aquarium You will find this little gem in the heart of Hardy’s beautiful Dorset. Our informative displays feature aquatic stars of the world famous Jurassic coastal waters and stunning River Frome. Seahorses are among the exotic and fascinating creatures from other lands you can also see in our beautiful aquariums.

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (68 miles)

Burford

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens Encounter anteaters, peer at giraffes, roar at the lions or waddle like a penguin, in over 160 acres of beautiful parklands. Ride on the railway or climb into the tree house in the adventure playground. With over 250 different species of animals, insects and birds. It’s wheelchair and pushchair friendly!

Fantasy Farm Park (70 miles)

Dyfed

Fantasy Farm Park The very definition of a family day out: animals, rides, go-karts, adventure play, family friendly restaurant and open green space to play in.

Manor House Wild Animal Park (70 miles)

Tenby

Manor House Wild Animal Park Manor House Wild Animal Park is an innovative and immersive nature experience where kids can interact with animals rather than just view them in cages. Whether you want to see gibbons, playful lemurs, gangs of foraging meercats or gaceful zebras, there is something for everyone.

The Magic of Life Butterfly House (71 miles)

Ceredigion

The Magic of Life Butterfly House Come and see some of the largest and most colourful butterflies in the world!

Living Coasts (72 miles)

Torquay

Living Coasts Take a journey around the coasts of the world where amazing plants and animals live life on the edge. You'll see birds and mammals in specially-designed naturalistic habitats. With outdoor and indoor exhibits, there's plenty to see and do whatever the weather.

The Hawk Conservancy Bird Park (72 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.

Cotswold Falconry Centre (72 miles)

Moreton In Marsh

Cotswold Falconry Centre Birds of prey are constantly showing off their skills at this amazing centre, where the breeding and conservation of birds of prey is of paramount importance. Many different types of birds of prey are on display here, including eagles, hawks, owls and falcons.

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary (73 miles)

Buckfastleigh

Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary See at first hand exotic butterflies and moths from around the world free flying in a tropical landscaped garden, plus beautiful birds, fish and terrapins can also be found. Three different species of otter along with our own native British otter are always there to greet you.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (73 miles)

Bewdly

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park The West Midland Safari Park offers families the chance to visit the animals in their habitats as you drive through your own Safari. With Rhino, Elephants, Lions, Giraffes and many more to see, it makes a great day out.

Paignton Zoo (74 miles)

Paignton

Paignton Zoo Explore 80 acres of natural habitat and see the hundreds of animals that live there. As well as seeing the animals, thereâs plenty of other things to do â" get your face painted, catch the feeding times or let off steam in our playareas.

Techniquest (< 1 mile)

Cardiff

Techniquest 160 hands-on exhibits - Become absorbed in the fascinating world of science and technology with over 160 hands-on exhibits to explore. Puzzles and activites that will keep the whole family entertained include: Fire a rocket; Test your reaction times; Race an electric car; Launch a hot air balloon; Watch a bubble race ...and much, much more.

National Museum of Wales (1 miles)

Cardiff

National Museum of Wales Monet, Dylan Thomas, Owain Glynd?r, the Big Bang, Van Gogh, Tyrannosaurus rex ... with so many big names it's no surprise that National Museum Cardiff is such a big day out! Also great if you are looking for free days out with the kids in Cardiff.

Museum of Welsh Life (5 miles)

Cardiff

Museum of Welsh Life The Museum of Welsh Life is one of Europe’s biggest and most exciting open-air museums. Wales’ journey from rural tradition to industrial powerhouse is traced throughout extensive galleries and 100 acres of beautiful parkland.

St Fagans National History Museum (5 miles)

Cardiff

St Fagans National History Museum One of Europe's leading open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle and offers traditional crafts, native livestock and exhibitions.

Newport Museum and Art Gallery (11 miles)

Newport

Newport Museum and Art Gallery Since 1888 Newport Museum and Art Gallery has been collecting evidence of Newport’s history, culture and environment.

Time Machine Museum (12 miles)

Weston-super-Mare

Time Machine Museum The displays range from the archaeology of the earliest inhabitants to the wildlife that you can find today. Other displays cover the local history of the area. The Seaside Holidays Gallery is a speciality of the museum, and the cottage next door is laid out as a landlady's lodging house of 1900.

North Somerset Museum (12 miles)

Weston Super Mare

North Somerset Museum A family-friendly museum where you can find out about the area from pre-history to the present. Plenty of things to see and do.

The Helicopter Museum (14 miles)

Weston Super Mare

The Helicopter Museum The World's largest dedicated helicopter museum.
Weston-super-Mare's largest undercover all weather attraction. A fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children's play area.

Oakham Treasures (19 miles)

Bristol

Oakham Treasures - one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming history in the UK, Whether you are 8 or 80, you'll be fascinated by this vast and unique collection of memorabilia from the last century. There really is something for everybody, from the thousands of items in the historic stores, to the impressive display of vintage tractors and farm equipment.

Big Pit National Mining Museum (21 miles)

Torfaen

Big Pit National Mining Museum World-famous underground tour - go 300 feet underground with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face. Plus new multi-media tours and exhibitions.

Bristol City Museum Under 7s Gallery (24 miles)

Bristol

Bristol City Museum Under 7s Gallery Younger visitors can tell stories in the crystal cave, act out a performance on stage, bring stories to life using puppets, make a pot or try the animuddle game: just some of the activities for your child to enjoy in their own mini-museum.

At-Bristol (25 miles)

Bristol

At-Bristol One of the UK's largest and most exciting science centres! At-Bristol has over 300 interactive exhibits, live science shows and a Planetarium: great value fun for all the family!

The Blake Museum (25 miles)

Bridgewater

The Blake Museum A quaint museum boasting battle of Sedgemoor relics, a maritime Robert Blake room, John Chubb picture gallery and various education exhibits and temporary displays.

Kingswood Heritage Museum (30 miles)

Warmley

Kingswood Heritage Museum An exciting museum inside the 18th Century brass mill at Warmley, with its icehouse and windmill tower - and the gardens nearby, with grottoes, echo pond and huge statue of Neptune.

Somerset Rural Life Museum (30 miles)

Glastonbury

Somerset Rural Life Museum The magnificent fourteenth-century Abbey Barn is the centrepiece of the Somerset Rural Life Museum. The barn and the farm buildings surrounding the courtyard contain displays illustrating the tools and techniques of farming in Victorian Somerset. Unusual local activities like willow growing, mud horse fishing, peat digging and cider making are included.

Somerset Cricket Museum (31 miles)

Taunton

Somerset Cricket Museum For cricket lovers of all ages, a display of Somerset Cricket Club memorabilia!

National Waterfront Museum (35 miles)

Swansea

National Waterfront Museum The vast industrial and maritime heritage is ready to explore via cutting-edge, interactive technology married with traditional displays. It means a unique, captivating and involved visitor experience.

Museum of Mazes (35 miles)

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.

The Jane Austen Centre (35 miles)

Bath

The Jane Austen Centre Learn more about the famous Jane Austen, visit the delightful Regency Tea Rooms and even make your own Regency Dress!

Fashion Museum (35 miles)

Bath

Fashion Museum A World-class collection of contemporary and historical dress.

Bath Abbey Vaults Museum (36 miles)

Bath

Bath Abbey Vaults Museum Celebrating, cherishing and continuing the story of the Abbey site.

Dean Heritage Centre (37 miles)

Dean

Dean Heritage Centre Explore the museum and open air forest site to discover the secrets of the Forest of Dean. Try our range of family craft activities including mask making, wood rubbings and woodland cottages. Follow the trail and uncover the heart of the forest. Visit the Forester’s cottage and meet his animals.

American Museum in Britain (38 miles)

Bath

American Museum in Britain American Museum has period rooms showing how Americans lived from 17th century to 1865 also has a renowned American quilt collection. New, opening in April 2007 is the American Heritage display in the basement with interactive displays also Native American displays. Beautiful grounds. Café. Shops.

Fleet Air Arm Museum (39 miles)

Ilchester

Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the flying arm of the Royal Navy. With four exhibition halls, over ninety aircraft and over 2 million records and 30 thousand artefacts the Museum is the world's second largest naval aviation Museum.

Haynes International Motor Museum (40 miles)

Yeovil

Haynes International Motor Museum UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50's and 60's, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like the Jaguar XJ220.

Tiverton Museum (42 miles)

Tiverton

Tiverton Museum 'Come along and explore some of our outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon, its environment and the people who have lived and worked here.'

Crewkerne and District Museum (44 miles)

Crewkerne

Crewkerne and District Museum Come discover the social and industrial history of Crewkerne across four galleries with changing displays.

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (45 miles)

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.

Cobbaton Combat Collection (45 miles)

Umberleigh

Cobbaton Combat Collection 'Military museum and tourist attraction, this North Devon collection covers mostly World War Two and the years 1939 - 1945, but with exhibits from the Boer War right up to the First Gulf War. Ranging from military surplus British Army - plus Canadian and Russian Forces - tanks, guns, helmets, artillery, grenades, and bombs to Home Front ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard uniforms and blackout lamps.'

Athelstan Museum (47 miles)

Malmesbury

Athelstan Museum A museum capturing the history of Malmesbury.

Gloucester Waterways Museum (48 miles)

Gloucester

Gloucester Waterways Museum Delve into the fascinating world of Gloucester's Victorian docks at this museum and meet the people and wildlife of our wonderful waterways. Discover impressive facts about the ingenious engineering of the waterway system and explore home life aboard a narrow boat. Plenty of hands on fun and interactive displays.

Axminster Museum (48 miles)

Axminster

Axminster Museum Located in the courtroom of the old Police station built around 1860, discover Axminster's history!

Wiltshire Heritage Museum (51 miles)

Devizes

Wiltshire Heritage Museum Has an international reputation and attracts visitors from all over the world. There are great activities for Children as you walk around the museum which includes dressing up boxes, brass rubbing, and puzzles, find the face walk round game, re-build Stonehenge and much more.

Bill Douglas Centre (History of Cinema) (53 miles)

Exeter

Bill Douglas Centre (History of Cinema) 'Founded in 1994, the Centre contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and visual media. From shadow puppets to Shirley Temple dolls, from magic lanterns to Marilyn Monroe postcards, there is something to fascinate every visitor.'

Corinium Museum (54 miles)

Cirencester

Corinium Museum Visitors can trace the story of the Cotswolds from Prehistory to the late 19th Century, with hands-on exhibits, interactive displays and a wealth of precious artefacts. There are animated and practical games, and audio-visual screens to bring the past to life for everyone from schoolchildren to grandparents.

Teddy Bears of Bromyard (57 miles)

Bromyard

Teddy Bears of Bromyard hundreds of rare and exciting exhibits - all well displayed behind glass. You will see antique bears, dolls, Disney toys, prams, pedal cars, a huge steiff bear and the smallest golly.

Fairlynch Museum (59 miles)

Salterton

Fairlynch Museum Small quirky thatched museum detailing local social, maritime and prehistoric history.

STEAM - Museum of the GWR (60 miles)

Swindon

STEAM - Museum of the GWR STEAM is a great day out for the whole family. Follow the incredible story of the GWR through lots of imaginative displays and plenty of hands-on exhibits. Build a bridge and shunt wagons. Have a go at putting a locomotive together. Take a ride on our train-driving simulator.

Exmouth Museum (60 miles)

Exmouth

Exmouth Museum Historic building commemorating and presenting Exmouth's history, come discover it for yourself!

Dinosaur Museum (61 miles)

Dorchester

Dinosaur Museum The Dinosaur Museum in Dorchester is unique - it is Britain's only museum solely devoted to dinosaurs and their fascinating world. It was recently voted Dorset's Family Attraction of the Year.

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum (61 miles)

Dorchester

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is Dorchester's Unmissable family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears, in Teddy Bear House.

Museum of Dartmoor Life (62 miles)

Oakhampton

Museum of Dartmoor Life Dartmoor Life is a bright, novel, attractive place to visit. There you can discover what has happened to the Dartmoor environment over time and see how Dartmoor people have made a living and changed Dartmoor in doing so. See also how they have lived at home. You may even recognise your grandparents' kitchen and living room, but not necessarily the prices they had to pay for things in their time.

The Commandery (64 miles)

Sidbury

The Commandery has exciting stories to tell you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, death, society and industry. Step back in time to catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have inhabited this ancient building during the past seven centuries.

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (66 miles)

Salisbury

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum Offering interactive galleries and workshops for children, the Museum provides entertainment and an educational experience for children of all ages.

The Tank Museum (67 miles)

Bovington

The Tank Museum The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - Challenger. The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.

Cotswold Motoring Museum (67 miles)

Bourton-on-the-Water

Cotswold Motoring Museum Fun packed indoor museum covering motoring right through the 20th Century. Brum lives here and this is where he was filmed. He loves having his photo taken so don't forget your camera! Throughout the museum there are quizzes, feely boxes, building games, brass rubbings, old fashioned toys and dressing-up boxes!

Deep Sea Adventure (67 miles)

Weymouth

Deep Sea Adventure The absorbing tale of Deep Sea Adventure is depicted through the use of animated displays video, audio effects and computer games. The exhibition fills two floors of this converted Victorian Grain Warehouse.

Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery (68 miles)

Gloucester

Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery Among the spectacular collection are archaeological finds, fine and decorative arts and natural history specimens representing Gloucester’s rich heritage.

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (72 miles)

Hartlebury

Hartlebury Castle and Museum Whether you are looking for a trip down memory lane, a chance to learn something new, a peaceful stroll through nature or a nice cup of tea and a cake, Hartlebury Castle has it all. Hosting exciting events throughout the year a great day out for all the family.

Bewdley Museum (72 miles)

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.

Museum of Army Flying (73 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

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre (73 miles)

Lifton

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre 'The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is proud to present the National Fairground Collection. It is a facility unique in the UK, designed to capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.
The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that provides a unique opportunity to view our Fairground Heritage in a beautiful rural location.'

Dartmoor Prison Museum (73 miles)

Princetown

Dartmoor Prison Museum Dartmoor Prison has a long and fascinating history that has seen many changes in its fortunes. But it is also at the cutting edge of modern penal practice, developing ways to help offenders change their lives and to protect the public.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (75 miles)

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!

Llanishen Leisure Centre (4 miles)

Cardiff

Llanishen Leisure Centre Leisure pool with tropical lagoon and wave machine, offering fun for children of all ages.

Newport Centre (11 miles)

Newport

Newport Centre The Newport Centre has a leisure pool with slide, wave machine and beach area.

Portishead Open Air Pool (17 miles)

Portishead

Portishead Open Air Pool A 33m heated outdoor pool situated at the Lakegrounds in Portishead, with stunning views of the Bristol Channel from the sun terraces. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Somerset with kids

Bridgend Recreation Centre (18 miles)

Bridgend

Bridgend Recreation Centre Bridgend Recreation Centre boasts the area’s largest leisure pool complete with hydro-slide, wave machine and beach area with baby slide.

Kingswood Leisure Centre (29 miles)

Staple Hill

Kingswood Leisure Centre Large indoor pool with one, three and five meter diving boards and a creche available on site.

Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool (30 miles)

Street

Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool 30x12m main Pool, semi-circular childrens Pool and separate Splash Area with fountains and water jets. Great idea if you're looking for great family days out in Somerset

Wiveliscombe Open Air Pool (30 miles)

Taunton

Wiveliscombe Open Air Pool Heated outdoor pool with fun sessions and water walking (pre booking essential) where you cross the pool inside a giant ball!

Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool (33 miles)

Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool Environmentally managed lido.

LC Waterpark (35 miles)

West Glamorgan

LC Waterpark Make waves in our fantastic family-friendly WATERPARK, an exciting network of pools, rides and slides including the one-of-a-kind Boardrider. Visit ‘Play’ our aquatic themed interactive PLAY AREA which will keep young adventurers entertained for hours. Put your nerve to the test on our 30ft CLIMBING WALL.

Wotton Pool (37 miles)

Wotton Under Edge

Wotton Pool Heated outdoor pool.

Trowbridge Sports Centre (43 miles)

Trowbridge

Trowbridge Sports Centre Swimming facilities and diving pool, depth 4m, with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.

Hereford Leisure Pool (45 miles)

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

Stratford Park Leisure Centre (45 miles)

Stroud

Stratford Park Leisure Centre Outdoor and indoor pools, various sporting opportunities. Outdoor pool open May to September.

Llanelli Leisure Centre (45 miles)

Carmarthenshire

Llanelli Leisure Centre Diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards, two swimming pools, and if they're still not tired a sports hall and an astro turf pitch.

North Devon Leisure Centre (47 miles)

Barnstaple

North Devon Leisure Centre Standard swimming facilities with 1m and 3m Springboards. Creche and indoor soft play area also on site.

GL1 (48 miles)

Gloucester

GL1 in the heart of Gloucester has something for everyone, from warm swimming pools with wet’n’wild fun sessions and special parent & toddler times to trampoline lessons and after school or holiday sports and swimming courses.

Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool (50 miles)

Braunton

Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool Experience the thrill of Cascades 84-degree tropical adventure pool with its giant 230ft flume and rapids ride. Safe pools and mini-waterfalls for younger children, Jacuzzi and bubble lounger. Award-winning spectacular sandy beach which is patrolled by lifeguards in season.

Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool (54 miles)

Cirencester

Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with toddler's paddling pool and hot showers for after. Open May to September.

Riverside Leisure Centre (55 miles)

Exeter

Riverside Leisure Centre The 25m main pool offers a full programme of activities throughout the week including casual swimming, Aquazone Lessons for children and adults, Aquafit Classes and Inflatable Fun Sessions. It can also be booked privately for special events and parties + Bumbers Backyard Soft Play Centre

Sandford Parks Lido (56 miles)

Cheltenham

Sandford Parks Lido The lido is a great day out in the heart of Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds. It is a children's paradise with slides, a children's pool and a paddling pool. Our 50 metre pool is also an ideal place to train, two lanes are reserved most days. Open in the spring to autumn.

Topsham Pool (56 miles)

Exeter

Topsham Pool Modern heated outdoor swimming facility, with giant inflatable and fun sessions. The pool water is 100% chlorine free and heated to 28 degrees or more.

The Jurassic Fun Centre (56 miles)

Bridport

The Jurassic Fun Centre Fun pools with slides and features: play on the islands and water features and try to dodge the aqua jets; it's wet and wild excitement for everyone! Plus classic tenpin bowling elsewhere on site.

Malvern Splash (57 miles)

Malvern

Malvern Splash Swimming Pool - 25m pool and teaching pool, flume, wave machine and beach - plus loads more leisure facilities

Croft Farm Leisure and Water Park (59 miles)

Tewkesbury

Croft Farm Leisure and Water Park Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, powerboats; also hosts camping and activity holidays. Same site as children's indoor place centre (see our index) though a different business.

Oasis Leisure Centre (60 miles)

Swindon

Oasis Leisure Centre Lagoon Swimming Pool, -with 'new' pirate ship under 8s play feature, 3 giant water slide ('Domebusters'), Wavemachine, Watercannon and Hydroslide.

Blandford Leisure Centre (61 miles)

Blandford

Blandford Leisure Centre Fantastic fun for all the family. Water cannons, bubble bath, and the waterslide are just some of the exciting water features in the swimming pools during our Water Wonderland Sessions. See inside for times and website.

Chagford Swimming Pool (63 miles)

Chagford

Chagford Swimming Pool Heated outdoor river fed pool.

Chudleigh Lido (63 miles)

Chudleigh Norton Abbott

Chudleigh Lido Lido with lifeguards, all weather shelter, BBQ, heated pool and reasonable rates.

Highworth Recreation Centre (64 miles)

Swindon

Highworth Recreation Centre Indoor or outdoor pools depending on weather, diving facilities, Wet 'n' Wild sessions and more besides.

Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool (65 miles)

Newton Abbott

Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with toddler pool.

Teignmouth Lido (65 miles)

Teignmouth

Teignmouth Lido Outdoor pool with fun sessions.

South Shropshire Leisure Centre (66 miles)

Ludlow

South Shropshire Leisure Centre 25 metre pool with 65 metre Flume Ride

Teme Ludlow (66 miles)

Ludlow

Teme Ludlow Swimming facility with diving pool and boards, leisure pools, 65m flume and more sporting opportunities besides.

Kingsteignton Swimming Pool (66 miles)

Kingsteignton

Kingsteignton Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pools, main and toddler.

Ashburton Swimming Pool (70 miles)

Ashburton

Ashburton Swimming Pool Outdoor pool, some fun sessions.

Waves Leisure Pool (71 miles)

Torquay

Waves Leisure Pool No matter what the weather it's great fun for all the family! With its unique sloping floor, flume and wave machine you are guaranteed an enjoyable time. The pool is available for private hire and we also hold various swimming lessons throughout the year including parent & toddler sessions.

Splashdown (73 miles)

Poole

Splashdown - the South's Ultimate Waterpark! With 12 fantastic flumes it's fun for all the family - the truly terrifying Screamer for Dad, short sharp Barons Revenge for the boys, Colorado Coaster with its bends for the girls & the mighty Mississippi Drifter river ride for Mum. It's non-stop!

Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool (74 miles)

Newton Abbott

Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool Heated outdoor swim facility in picturesque Victoria Park offering a variety of session types including Fun Inflatable! (open June to September)

The Dolphin Swimming Pool (74 miles)

Poole

The Dolphin Swimming Pool - swimming facilities and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.

The Splash (74 miles)

Bude

The Splash Enjoy an all year round tropical atmosphere featuring a 33 metre, 5 lane swimming pool, with wave machine and flume. Spectators can also eat at the Beachcomber Cafe on poolside. The Splash is an exceptionally popular leisure attraction which offers general leisure swimming for all the family with the thrill of the wave machine and a chance to ride the flume. There are also a variety of other sessions run at Splash i.e. Length swimming, Parent and Toddlers, Over 50’s and Aquafit classes.

Quaywest Waterpark (74 miles)

Paignton

Quaywest Waterpark Choose from 8 different flumes from the gentle Surf Lagoon to the exhilarating Screamer or the wild Kamikaze. For the younger ones, there's the Toon Town Pool where they can paddle in safety. Children can play to their hearts content in the Submarine Play Zone.

Wyre Forest Glades (75 miles)

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.

Adamsdown Play Centre (< 1 mile)

Cardiff

Adamsdown Play Centre Enjoy a variety of play activities from cooking, arts and crafts to sports. Also has soft play facility. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cardiff with kids.

Cafe Junior (2 miles)

Cardiff

Cafe Junior Child oriented eatery with play area. Health and fun conscious! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cardiff with kids, particularly if you're hungry!

Ants Inya Pants Play Centre (2 miles)

Cardiff

Ants Inya Pants Play Centre Ants Inya Pants is a great place for children to explore. It is full of slides, ball-pits, tunnels, cannons and zip-lines! It is a great place in Cardiff to go on a huge adventure, whilst grown ups can enjoy a coffee and relax... or better still, join in the adventure!

Jazzy Jungle (3 miles)

Cardiff

Jazzy Jungle Adventure soft play for the under 10s with special section for under 3s. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cardiff with kids.

Ely Play Centre (3 miles)

Cardiff

Ely Play Centre A friendly safe environment for local children to hang out with their friends, with entertainments such as arts and crafts, cookery, music and dance, play equipment and sports.

Jump Activity Centre (4 miles)

Cardiff

Jump Activity Centre Cardiff Jump has enormous adventure play-frames: a space zone, a galleon and an enchanted castle. At 27,000 sq feet it is the largest dedicated indoor soft play centre in the UK

Coconuts Play Centre (5 miles)

Barry Island

Coconuts Play Centre Adventure soft play and party centre with classic fun features and a great cafe.

Wacky Warehouse - Pentre Gwilym House (5 miles)

Cardiff

Wacky Warehouse - Pentre Gwilym House - the usual Wacky setup, have a sit down and a well deserved nice cup of tea, while the kids run round like loons in the great indoor play centre - lovely!! Great idea for kids partys as well.

Jungle Jacks (6 miles)

Vale of Glamorgan

Jungle Jacks An indoor jungle themed soft play and party centre for 0-10 year olds. Jungle Jacks has a large toddler zone and a two storey play frame for older children. Parents can relax while children play and enjoy a drink or snack from the cafe.

Adventure Island (7 miles)

Barry Island

Adventure Island A play and party centre with separate areas for younger and older children. Fun, safe and weatherproof!

Ezeeeplay Indoor Play Centre (10 miles)

Newport

Ezeeeplay Indoor Play Centre Newport’s premier indoor activity centre , crammed full of safe, clean, stimulating fun for the whole family . An array of play structures including wave slides, ball cannons, football arena. Sensory room and arts & craft area. Reading corner, dressing up and much more

Kidzz Fun Indoor Playcentre (12 miles)

Ystrad Mynach

Kidzz Fun Indoor Playcentre - is an Indoor children’s play centre with café and lounge areas, sports court and play frame, even a funky car track. We also cater for children’s parties in one of our 3 fantastic party areas.

Purple Sheep Centre (12 miles)

Weston Super Mare

Purple Sheep Centre A bouncy castle, indoor and outdoor play areas make this play centre an all weather fun activity!

Monkey Mania (13 miles)

Blackwood

Monkey Mania Childrens indoor soft play centre in Gwent. Great place to go with the kids on a cold, wet or chilly day. Also great idea for kids party.

Cheeky Monkeys Cwmbran Ltd (13 miles)

Cwmbran

Cheeky Monkeys Cwmbran Ltd Torfaen's newest and biggest Softplay Centre, that has both indoor and outdoor play. Cheeky Monkeys offers 4 separate play areas: Toddler Zone, Junior Zone, Sports Zone and Outdoor Zone! All designed to provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment for children under 12 years of age!

Bucket and Spade (14 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

Bucket and Spade A Two-for-one pub with a fun barn attached.

Bounce Childrens Play and Party Centre (14 miles)

Weston Super Mare

Bounce Childrens Play and Party Centre Weston-super-Mare's only solely dedicated indoor play and party centre, We cater for children between 0-12, with a 4 metre drop slide, huge inflatable slide, sports arena for football or basketball, loads of challenging obstacles and a large separate toddler and baby area.

Zoopadoopa LTD (14 miles)

Cwmbran

Zoopadoopa LTD Zoopadoopa is Cwmbrans' Premier Childrens Indoor Play Centre. We are located in the Vue Cinema leisure complex in Cwmbran town centre. Zoopadoopa offers children the chance to play, learn explore and party in a fun, safe and stimulating family environment. Cwmbrans' Premier Children's Indoor Play Centre. We are located in the Vue Cinema leisure complex in Cwmbran town centre. Zoopadoopa offers children the chance to play, learn explore and party in a fun, safe and stimulating family environment.

Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Playcentre (17 miles)

Rhondda

Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Playcentre - is the largest childrens indoor playcentre in RCT, catering for children aged 0-12 years, with huge 3 level playframe, large baby area with ballpond and softplay, sports areane and party rooms.

Adventure Land (19 miles)

Merthyr Tydfil

Adventure Land Kids indoor soft play centre - available for children's parties

Scallywags Castle (20 miles)

Caldicot

Scallywags Castle Scallywags Castle offers clean, safe, stimulating fun for the whole family. There are two separate play zones, designed to provide fun and activity in a safe environment for pre walkers, toddlers and juniors to the age of 12 years. The venue is packed with lots of fun features including a giant four lane astra slide, tube slide, under 4’s wavy slide, Ball Shower and much more...

Bounce Indoor Play Ltd (21 miles)

Rhymney

Bounce Indoor Play Ltd Offers indoor play facilities for children aged 0 to 11 years. Visit them for a fun family day out, where kids can play on the state of the art equipment, in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Dizzy Kidz Indoor Playcentre (22 miles)

Tredegar

Dizzy Kidz Indoor Playcentre - an Indoor Adventure Play Centre for children aged 0-11 years with a catering & party provision. Meet all our characters. Mickey & Minnie Mouse. Peppa Pig. Upsy Daisy. Bob the Builder & Ben 10

Queen's Hall (22 miles)

Minehead

Queen's Hall Queen's Hall - With the free indoor soft play area, the kids will be amused for hours. There is also games machines, a pool table and football game.

Playzone (24 miles)

Bridgwater

Playzone Multi-levelled adventure play centre attached to pub - in the Wacky Warehouse style - good to combine with a family meal

The Willow Play Village (24 miles)

Bridgewater

The Willow Play Village A great indoor play area; drop'n'shop, afterschool, and other deals all available for a brilliant visit (of fantastic value too!)

Whirlikidz (24 miles)

Chepstow

Whirlikidz Whirlikidz boasts a large indoor play structure with slides, tunnels and plenty more to explore. There are also mother and toddler sessions which include free squash and snack, arts and crafts, story time and singing.

Phafals Childrens Fun and Play (25 miles)

Bridgwater

Phafals Childrens Fun and Play A great fun and play centre with activities, soft play and toys for a great family day out!

Portico Play (25 miles)

Bristol

Portico Play Come with your under 5s and enjoy the play kitchens, the dressing up, the steering wheels, the magnetic wall and lots more.

Kingdom Come (25 miles)

Abergavenny

Kingdom Come Kingdom Come is a Childrens Indoor Play Centre for 0 – 11 years. This castle themed playcentre provides everything a child needs to keep them stimulated for their play session.

Rimandos Soft Play Coffee Lounge (25 miles)

Bristol

Rimandos Soft Play Coffee Lounge A CCTV covered play area for the under 5s, with age appropriate features and plenty of soft surfaces for them to bounce off.

Jump Indoor Playcentre (25 miles)

Bristol

Jump Indoor Playcentre Jump proudly provides the largest indoor soft play centres in the Uk. Catering for ages 0-12, children love Jump because it's an adventure every time; adults love Jump for it's friendly staff and safe environments. From ball pits and slides to inflatables and football pitches we have something for everyone!

PlaySpace (26 miles)

Bristol

PlaySpace Has seven different play zones, all carefully designed to challenge and stimulate children aged from 0 to 10 years. Includes a huge multi-level soft play structure with giant wavy slide and a separate baby area.

Boing (26 miles)

Bristol

Boing Indoor play facility for the under 5s, with messy play, building section, and custom built soft play structure within sight of the cafe tables. Designated nursing area.

Tiny Tearawayz Soft Play Limited (26 miles)

Bristol

Tiny Tearawayz Soft Play Limited All about the little ones having fun in a safe and clean environment. The parents can see their little ones at all times and after a coffee house standard cappuccino or latte, can join in before freshly prepared hot and cold snacks and meals.

Riverside Leisure Club (26 miles)

Bristol

Riverside Leisure Club Includes Mayhem: a giant 4 storey high soft play area incorporating a bouncy castle, ball ponds, slides and much more. Also houses a heated indoor pool.

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre (27 miles)

Bristol

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre Inflatable soft play Jungle for climbing, hiding and bouncing with ball pits, slides, puzzles, animal shapes etc and various other soft play accessories. We also have a baby corner.

Castaways Indoor Play (28 miles)

Bristol

Castaways Indoor Play Kids can explore the two levels of the purpose built play system, which include ramps, a slide and lots of random spongy shapes and places to hide. There’s also a ball pit which is another great place to hide from Mum or Dad.

Hop Skip and Jump (30 miles)

Kingswood

Hop Skip and Jump A special play and support centre for children with special needs and their families.

Uglybugs Softplay (30 miles)

Bristol

Uglybugs Softplay Bright and colourful adventure softplay for the under 5s, with fun features and age appropriate challenges in a safe and comfortable environment.

Aj'z Play and Party Centre (31 miles)

Taunton

Aj'z Play and Party Centre We are a play and party centre located in the heart of Taunton. We open at 9.30am every morning and close at 6.00pm every evening, so there’s plenty of time to come after school!

O'Bridge Brewers Fayre (31 miles)

Taunton

O'Bridge Brewers Fayre Multi-levelled adventure play centre attached to pub - in the Wacky Warehouse style - good to combine with a family meal

Cheeky Monkeys Play Centre (32 miles)

Radstock

Cheeky Monkeys Play Centre Be the King of the jungle at Cheeky Monkeys soft indoor play area!

Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre (32 miles)

Bath

Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre is a great big play centre with slides, swings and ropes. Separate toddler area and a netted football pitch for indoor ball games. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Somerset with kids

The Play Barn (34 miles)

Breacon

The Play Barn The Play Barn - an exciting indoor children's soft play facility

Safari Tots (34 miles)

Somerton

Safari Tots Soft play frame with many features including whizz slide, crawl tube and spinning discs. Also has a dedicated toddler version and a baby arena. Outdoor area open in summer months with games, picnic tables and bouncy castle.

Playzone Indoor Soft Play Centre (34 miles)

Swansea

Playzone Indoor Soft Play Centre Everyone has a ball, and a swing, slide, whoosh, zing! Our main sessions are designed for Kidz aged 1 to 14 accompanied by their parents.

Zany Zone Softplay (36 miles)

Bath

Zany Zone Softplay A soft indoor adventure playground with three floors of fun. Try the log ramps, ball pits, cargo nets, tunnels and slides. There is an area dedicated for toddlers.

Junction 21 Kids Play Centre (41 miles)

Frome

Junction 21 Kids Play Centre is the fun place for children AND adults...Katie has created a relaxed environment for your children where creativity is the name of the game...Slides, ball pools, ropes, swings, nets, you name it and the kids can have fun with it !

Funsters Fun Factory (42 miles)

Swansea

Funsters Fun Factory Childrens indoor play centre in Pontarddulais, ring for more details

Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre (42 miles)

Yeovil

Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre The wildest indoor adventure land for all explorers! Enjoy the challenges of an indoor adventure-land. Jungle Jungle’s specifically designed playground means that even the youngest can explore in a safe and secure environment.

Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre (42 miles)

Yeovil

Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre With three separate play areas, babies, toddlers and bigger children can all play safely in their own designated play zones. The multi level areas are packed with mazes, slides, ropeways, ball pools and much, much more.

Phafal's Dizzy Bugs Play (44 miles)

Wincanton

Phafal's Dizzy Bugs Play A brilliant fun and play centre for all the family to enjoy.

Kulula Kidz (44 miles)

Westbury

Kulula Kidz Newly refurbished soft play centre, bright and colourful with plenty of features and an educational bias at no detriment to the fun! Cafe with supervision seating.

Go Bananas Indoor Softplay Centre (44 miles)

Stroud

Go Bananas Indoor Softplay Centre - lots of different areas to play, with slides and ball pits and even has a death slide?!

Play Planet Soft Playcentre (45 miles)

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.

Boomerang Play Centre (45 miles)

Melkesham

Boomerang Play Centre Kids indoor play centre with a separate area for toddlers.

Funderzone Indoor Soft Play Centre (46 miles)

Barnstaple

Funderzone Indoor Soft Play Centre Indoor soft play centre for children from toddlers to 12 year olds. Activities for all ages, babies and toddlers have their very own play area. There are ball ponds, astro slides, cargo nets, spooky maze + Great kids day out in Devon.

Playdome Indoor Play (47 miles)

Honiton

Playdome Indoor Play An indoor play area with three designated areas for babies, toddlers and juniors up to the age of 10.

Playzone Indoor Adventure Play (48 miles)

Gloucester

Playzone Indoor Adventure Play - filled with slides, ball ponds, climbing area and obstacles, there is a separate area for 2-4 year olds.

Climb Aboard Indoor Play Centre (49 miles)

Gillingham

Climb Aboard Indoor Play Centre 3 Tier Adventure area - Baby and Toddler area - Parents and Tykes Play Area - Relaxed Cafe and Sofa Area. Suitable for under 10s.

Jesters Adventure Play (51 miles)

Caine

Jesters Adventure Play Offers all year round, all weather fun for children under 12 years old. With play over three levels, your kids can explore, play and make new friends in total safety whilst you relax.

Coral Cove Party and Adventure Centre (52 miles)

Devizes

Coral Cove Party and Adventure Centre childrens indoor soft play centre in Devizes.

Quackers Indoor Soft Play Centre (53 miles)

Newbridge-on-Wye

Quackers Indoor Soft Play Centre We have a large indoor play area with a drop slide, astro-slide, tube slide, rope bridge, spider's web, spinner and more including a separate toddlers area. There are no age restrictions on the equipment and plenty of seating for those who want to watch. Great indoor play centre.

Waie 2 Play (53 miles)

Crediton

Waie 2 Play Pleasingly large indoor and outdoor play areas with features like air cannons, zip wires and plenty of climbing frames.

Coolplay Indoor Soft Play Centre (53 miles)

Sturminster Newton

Coolplay Indoor Soft Play Centre The best place in North Dorset for kids to find new friends, meet their mates from school, burn off that pent up energy, get rid of the boredom blues and play with fun stuff in a safe environment.

MagicLand (54 miles)

Cirencester

MagicLand We have all sorts of slides, including wave slides and a 70 ft astra slide, the largest in Gloucestershire. We are also proud to present the first cannon arena in the Cotswolds. This area contains four pneumatically powered cannons that allows you to shoot foam balls at various targets including the other visitors!

Bonkers Childrens Indoor Play Centre (57 miles)

Swindon

Bonkers Childrens Indoor Play Centre - offer a unique play area, featuring BALL CANNONS, MAGIC BALL JUGGLERS, VOLCANO, ROLLER RACERS - how do they work? - BALL LIFTERS, and many other items of interactive equipment, suitable for ALL ages.

Kidz About Adventure Play (58 miles)

Swindon

Kidz About Adventure Play Run around in 20,000 square feet of space that includes play equipment rising to an amazing 6.5m, a four lane astraslide, dropslide, superb twisting spiral slide, separate play area for toddlers and a football/basketball pitch. PLUS A NEW Exclusive play area for non-mobile Babies & A car Track for Toddlers! Plus Plenty of Parking spaces.

Space Play (58 miles)

Swindon

Space Play A great soft play area for children aged up to 9years, available for the older ones is a fantastic LaserQuest area!

Playzone (59 miles)

Tewkesbury

Playzone The new indoor children's play facility at Croft Farm Leisure Park. There's the usual fun to be had on the playstructure, softplay, and bouncy castle, plus table football and play some fitclub games on the grass.

Crazy Monsters (60 miles)

Blandford Forum

Crazy Monsters RoSPA inspected adventure soft play facility, with masses of slick slides and great classic features, and a separate two tier toddler zone exclusive to 4 years and under with their own slide and ball pit.

I Play At Dorchester (61 miles)

Dorchester

I Play At Dorchester Multi tiered adventure play structure with classic fun features in a bright, safe and colourful environment. Separate toddler area with ride on toys.

Jolly Roger Adventure (61 miles)

Swindon

Jolly Roger Adventure - has got bouncy castles, and an amazing soft adventure play area to keep the kids amused. Why don't they take a dip in one of our ball pools, or dare they or even your self ride 'The Drop', its over 31 ft long. And now we have one of the BIGGEST indoor astra slides in the country it's fast, its the latest addition to the Jolly Roger's list of fun.

Little Acorns Indoor Play (63 miles)

Worcester

Little Acorns Indoor Play has a capacity of over 200 children and includes; three tier main adventure play area, featuring 4m wavy slide, spiral tube slide, interactive features and games, rock climb traversing wall and sports court.

Granby Fun Factory (66 miles)

Weymouth

Granby Fun Factory Offers separate play area for toddlers and plenty of thrills for the bigger kids including Battle Cannons and Firing Zone, High Glide and 4 lane Astra Slide - exciting stuff!

Ocean Commotion (67 miles)

Tenby

Ocean Commotion Ocean Commotion is open all year round and provides the perfect escape from the sun in the summer and the cold in the winter!! Open from 10am-6pm 7 days a week right throughout the year it provides an ideal break for the parents. Parents can relax in the licensed family bar and restaurant whilst the children entertain themselves with the vast facilities available to them.

Bear Feet Playcentre (67 miles)

Newton Abbot

Bear Feet Playcentre The play areas are sectioned into "Under 4's" and "Above 4's" and children are allowed to play up to the age of 12. There is also a small separated indoor basketball court and a ball blowing machine. Good idea if you're after things to do in Devon with kids.

Sharky’s Play Zone (67 miles)

Weymouth

Sharky’s Play Zone Sharky’s Play Zone - There are even more Slippery Slides, Bubbly Ball Pools & 'The Cascade Slide' is higher than ever! Children of all ages will love to swing, slide, jump & climb all four floors of this fantastic fun filled play warehouse.

Wacky Warehouse - Strawberry Field (67 miles)

Evesham

Wacky Warehouse - Strawberry Field - the usual Wacky Warehouse scenario - you have a rest which the kids run themselves to a standstill on the play structure - lovely!!

Tumbling Teds Playhouse (67 miles)

Newton Abbot

Tumbling Teds Playhouse Great indoor playcentre for the 6's and under containing slides, ball pool, playhouses, climbing equipment, treehouse and funbus.

Harlequinns Leisure (69 miles)

Bude

Harlequinns Leisure Screamers has six fun packed levels for up to 12sincluding a separate toddler area. Ten pin bowling, cafe, and arcade with air hockey and dance machines all also available on site.

Play Cafe (71 miles)

Torquay

Play Cafe An Indoor Play Centre that’s great fun for kids of all ages !! we offer a variety of fun Including a multi level frame, lounge area, children’s hair salon, computer suite, and party rooms for private hire.

Funtime Family Entertainment Centre (71 miles)

Carterton

Funtime Family Entertainment Centre "A rip-roaring time for kids!" Come and visit our soft play centre based in Carterton, Oxfordshire, safe, incredibly fun, indoor play equipment for children ages 0 to 12 years.

Rainbow Funhouse (71 miles)

Torquay

Rainbow Funhouse 13,000 Sq ft of ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE! Including: Race Track, Flumes and slides, Video Room - Themed Rooms for parties- Pirates, Fairies or the Circus!

Monkey Bizness (73 miles)

Poole

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.

Giggles Play Centre (73 miles)

Bournemouth

Giggles Play Centre A great new children's indoor play centre with all pools, tunnels, slides, rope ladders, games and loads more

Ollies Playland (73 miles)

Poole

Ollies Playland Award winning indoor play centre for children aged up to 11.

Wacky Warehouse - Flagship (74 miles)

Paignton

Wacky Warehouse - Flagship 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!!

Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground (74 miles)

Poole

Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground
three exciting levels - brave the spiral slide - see the amazing ball juggler - zoom down the drop slide - zip down the tube slides - fire the ball cannon - go bananas in our huge ball pool - improved toddlers area

Sunny Day Play (74 miles)

Paignton

Sunny Day Play Indoor play centre with soft play for toddlers and play frame for older children. There is a cafe selling hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Fantastico Indoor Play Area (74 miles)

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.

Millennium Stadium Tours (< 1 mile)

Cardiff

Millennium Stadium Tours tour the millennium stadium, take a look behind the scenes, visit the dressing room - walk down the players tunnel,and visit the royal box

Cardiff Castle (< 1 mile)

Cardiff

Cardiff Castle Let the past come alive when you visit Cardiff Castle. Over the last 2000 years, the Castle has been home to the Romans, Normans and Victorians. Each group left exiting stories of amazing adventures which you can learn all about whilst exploring the spectacular grounds, Norman Keep and Castle Apartments.

Cosmeston Medieval Village (4 miles)

Penarth

Cosmeston Medieval Village Meet the villagers, all dressed in period costume, and experience how they lived. Take a tour, book a party or enjoy one of the special events that take place throughout the year!

Castell Coch (6 miles)

Cardiff

Castell Coch The marquess of Bute’s Gothic fairytale creation at Castell Coch, with its colourful interior and beautiful woodland setting, is a dream visit for your little prince or princess, and will inspire plenty of little adventures.

Caerphilly Castle (8 miles)

Caerphilly

Caerphilly Castle Stretching over a thirty-acre site in the centre of Caerphilly, this imposing Castle is a striking testament to the turbulent times of medieval Wales Exhibitions, medieval weapons - plenty to see and do..

Rhondda Heritage Park (12 miles)

Rhondda Cynon Taff

Rhondda Heritage Park The Rhondda Heritage Park based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, is one of the top heritage and cultural visitor attractions in South Wales and provides a fun and interesting day out for individuals, groups, school children and students.

Clevedon Pier (13 miles)

Clevedon

Clevedon Pier Clevedon Pier, the only fully intact, Grade 1 listed pier in the country. The pier has been beautifully restored and provides a lovely day out for all the family. There are wonderful views of the Severn Estuary, the islands Flat Holm & Steep Holm, the two Severn Bridges, and the best sunsets in the West Country.

Tyntesfield (20 miles)

Bristol

Tyntesfield Whether you're visiting for the first time, or coming back to see the progress, you'll be amazed by this unique conservation project.

Caldicot Castle (20 miles)

Caldicot

Caldicot Castle Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Lots for kids to do including activity station and activities and workshops throughout the year.

Dunster Castle (23 miles)

Minehead

Dunster Castle The site of the castle, which dates back to Norman times, the house and gardens provide a great space to explore with the whole family! Come along and discover the diversity of the wildlife in the gardens, find out about bats and find the secret passage way in the house!

The Clifton Suspension Bridge (23 miles)

Clifton

The Clifton Suspension Bridge The Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel provides spectacular views over the pretty Avon Gorge. It’s a great place to walk across and see how high you are above the traffic and the river. Feel and see it move with the traffic !

Blaise Castle and Play Area (23 miles)

Bristol

Blaise Castle and Play Area Castle, museum, two age sectioned play areas and some truly beautiful woodland walks, this is a great day out for all age groups.

Dunster Water Mill (23 miles)

Dunster

Dunster Water Mill The West Country's finest working water mill, built in 1680, the mill is set in magnificent surroundings alongside the River Avill overlooking Exmoor National Park, only minutes from Dunster Castle and High Street.

Clifton Observatory (24 miles)

Bristol

Clifton Observatory A natural cave with viewing platforms, unparalleled views over the local scenery and the only formal Camera Obscura in England.

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour (25 miles)

Bristol

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour Spooky fun history tour, best not for nervous children, or tired ones as the tour starts at 8pm! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Bristol with kids.

Abergavenny Castle & Museum (25 miles)

Abergavenny

Abergavenny Castle & Museum Abergavenny Museum is set in the grounds of a 'ruined' Norman Castle, where you can enjoy a picnic during the summer and a brisk walk on colder days. The museum contains activity Room for children, where there is the opportunity to colour, cut and stick. At certain times they offer workshops led by museum staff.

Wells Cathedral (29 miles)

Wells

Wells Cathedral A 12th Century Early English Gothic Cathedral boasting 296 Medieval groups of structure. One of England's most beautiful cathedrals.

Glastonbury Abbey (30 miles)

Glastonbury

Glastonbury Abbey 36 acres of beautiful parkland and history for every visitor to enjoy. Visit what was the largest and richest abbey in England for an amazing experience.

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines (32 miles)

Coleford

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines An impressive natural cave system, mined for over 4,500 years to form some of Britain's most atmospheric and intriguing underground mine workings. Nine caverns, geological and mining displays throughout. Excellent shop and café. 'A great underground experience for all the family!'

Watersmeet (32 miles)

Lynmouth

Watersmeet A Fishing lodge completed in c1832 surrounded by 'varied Exmoor landscapes of rocky coastline, heather moorland, wooded valleys and fast-flowing rivers.'

Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum (33 miles)

Taunton

Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum We are proud to share with visitors from far and wide our beautiful farm and orchards, and to show you as much as possible of how and where we make our delicious ciders.

Berkeley Castle (34 miles)

Berkeley

Berkeley Castle is England's oldest inhabited castle and most historic home. Over 24 generations of Berkeley's have transformed a savage Norman fortress into a truly stately home full of treasures. Come and learn about murder, intrigue and mysterious events at the castle.

Roman Baths and Museum (36 miles)

Bath

Roman Baths and Museum See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. New for 2006: 'Meet the Romans' (children's audioguide tour).

Tiverton Castle (41 miles)

Tiverton

Tiverton Castle 'Few buildings evoke such a feeling of history as venerable Tiverton Castle, which celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2006.'

Arlington Court (42 miles)

Arlington

Arlington Court An attraction with many things to offer. The National Trust of Carriages, a bat cave and an intriguing house full of items and souvenirs amassed by a famous bunch of travellers!

Quince Honey Farm (43 miles)

South Molton

Quince Honey Farm 'Here in our world famous Honey Farm you can stand and watch these wild and wonderful creatures from the distant past. The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle.

Killerton (49 miles)

Exeter

Killerton A historical home with costumes and comfortable country living! Enjoy the elegance of both the inside and outside of this country home, with a play park and scenic walks

Eastnor Castle (51 miles)

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.

Dolaucothi Gold Mines (52 miles)

Llanwrda

Dolaucothi Gold Mines You'll be taken on guided underground tours with miners hats and lamps and panning for gold - you may get lucky!! The tours will take in the Roman and more recent workings.

Jurassic Coast (53 miles)

Seaton

Jurassic Coast 'The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. '

Exeter's Underground Passages (54 miles)

Exeter

Exeter's Underground Passages You are given a hardhat and expected to walk and crawl through some extremely narrow passages that wind around the city's aqueducts. There is also a brief film presentation about the passages. Very interesting family day out in devon, not suitable for the under 5s or those suffering from claustrophobia.

Exeter Woollen Trail (54 miles)

Exeter

Exeter Woollen Trail 'Explore many of the key sites of Exeter's most important industry of the past, the woollen cloth trade.'

St Nicholas Priory (54 miles)

Exeter

St Nicholas Priory 'Adorned with quality replica furniture and painted in the bright colours of the period, the Priory is presented as the 1602 home of the wealthy Hurst family. The display of Elizabethan items from the city's collection, the addition of modern amenities and new interpretation allows greater access to the Priory and gives a wonderful insight into Tudor life.'

Beer Quarry Caves (54 miles)

Beer

Beer Quarry Caves Conducted tours by trained guides,give the visitor an hour-long tour of this vast man- made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. Most kids love family days out in tunnels and caves especially if they have a torch.

Avebury Stone Circle (57 miles)

Marlborough

Avebury Stone Circle One of Europe's largest pre-historic stone circles!

Powderham Castle (59 miles)

Exeter

Powderham Castle Guided Castle Tours - Secret Garden - Play Fort for kids - Deer Park Safari - and seasonal events located in a unique, picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary

Castle Drogo (60 miles)

Exeter

Castle Drogo Visit the last castle built in England!

Stonehenge (61 miles)

Amesbury

Stonehenge - stands as a timeless testimony to the people who built it, between 3000BC and 1500BC. An amazing feat of engineering and arguably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world, it remains a mystery.

Royal Signals Museum (62 miles)

Blandford Camp

Royal Signals Museum It is the national museum of Army communications and the exhibits and displays show the part that communications have played in the many wars and campaigns of the last 150 years.

Sudeley Castle (62 miles)

Winchcombe

Sudeley Castle - offers families the ideal day out with something for everyone. As well as the many regular attractions such as the adventure playground, exhibitions and pheasantry, Sudeley also hosts a number of family events throughout the year. Look out for the Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Happenings.

Okehampton Castle (62 miles)

Okehampton

Okehampton Castle The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in an outstandingly picturesque setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a sumptuous residence in the 14th century by Hugh Courtenay, Earl of Devon,much of whose work survives. After the last Courtenay owner fell foul of Henry VIII in 1538, it declined into an allegedly haunted ruin. Riverside picnic area and woodland walks nearby.

Clovelly Village (63 miles)

Bideford

Clovelly Village A magnificent and unique location in the West Country, not to be missed!

Ludlow Castle (65 miles)

Ludlow

Ludlow Castle Beautiful ruins, regular events and storytelling folk in costume - who says history can't keep them interested!?

Tudor Merchant’s House (67 miles)

Pembrokeshire

Tudor Merchant’s House Step back 500 years and discover how the Tudor merchant and his family would have lived in this fascinating three-storey house, situated close to the harbour within the historic walled town of Tenby. Features of the house include a fine 'Flemish' round chimney and the original scarfed roof trusses.

Nothe Fort (68 miles)

Weymouth

Nothe Fort A thrilling labyrinth of underground passageways and outdoor areas with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. Constructed on three levels accessed by lift, the Fort is filled with displays, mammoth guns and cinema areas that chart the history of this large and magnificent Victorian structure.

Pembertons Chocolate Farm (68 miles)

Carmarthenshire

Pembertons Chocolate Farm They offer wonderful hands on tours where you get to make your own at the end, a museum and also offer a small cinema showing a film about chocolate.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (69 miles)

Craven Arms

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre offers a range of activities, past-times and opportunities for anyone and everyone.

Portland Castle (70 miles)

Portland

Portland Castle The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating.

Bygones Victorian Museum (70 miles)

Torquay

Bygones Victorian Museum Shopping as our grandparents used to shop. Memories of journeys on the romantic steam trains our parents knew. Escape into the magic lands of fantasy where every generation loves to go.

Kents Cavern (71 miles)

Torquay

Kents Cavern Take a guided tour around Britain's most important Stone Age Heritage site. These prehistoric caves, at over 500,000 years old are the oldest recognisable examples of human dwelling in the UK. Great if you're looking for fun family days out in Devon.

Tore Abbey (71 miles)

Torquay

Tore Abbey Welcome to the heart of Torquay – past, present and future. Imagine the silent prayers of the Abbey's medieval "White Canons". Picture the opulent lifestyle of the Cary family who transformed the Abbey into a fine country home. Today you can experience the many lives of Torre Abbey and experience its place, still at the heart of the English Riviera. Enjoy our impressive permanent art collection and lively programme of contemporary arts events. Visit the picturesque gardens, with exotic and exciting plants and even some mysteries to be solved.

Ringwood Town and Country Experience (73 miles)

Ringwood

Ringwood Town and Country Experience If you wonder what a village town was like in years gone by, then you must visit the Ringwood Town and Country Experience, this is not just a museum it is a fascinating insight to times gone by. It is a place for everyone to visit young and not so young and you will all enjoy it.

Berry Pomeroy Castle (74 miles)

Totnes

Berry Pomeroy Castle Visit the most haunted castle in Devon! A historic site with a tale of love, deadly deeds and horror! A castle never completed, it now stands as a ruin amongst the woods and rocky outcrops of Berry Pomeroy. Let children discover the ruins and learn of a romantic history through the audio tour.