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Things for Active Kids to do near to Chichester
Chichester Golf (2 miles)
Chichester
Chichester Golf Family owned and family friendly, this superb facility comprises two 18-hole courses, driving range, 9-hole short course and crazy golf course. This is not your everyday public course; this is a magnificent golf complex that's open to everyone.
Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre (6 miles)
Chichester
Haredown Mountain Boarding Centre Mountain boarding is the youngest and most exhilarating sport to hit the hills and mountains around the UK. It is really easy to pick up and in one lesson beginners will learn to comfortably stop, turn and control their board before whizzing down the hill with a huge grin on their face!
Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre (15 miles)
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre Portsmouth Indoor Tennis Centre - Classes for toddlers through to 50+ - Open coaching sessions - Ladies only nights - Club nights - Private coaching lessons - Junior classes - Tennis Academy
Goodleaf Tree Climbing (19 miles)
Seaview
Goodleaf Tree Climbing 'The Isle of Wight home of recreational tree climbing - the mellowest adventure activity in the UK.'
Go Ape! Alice Holt (24 miles)
Farnham
Go Ape! Alice Holt Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Medina Leisure Centre (24 miles)
Newport
Medina Leisure Centre Participate in activities that range from swimming and climbing to Badminton and gym fitness training.
The complex has a range of leisure features as well as a theatre that doubles as a cinema.
Ventnor Paddling Pool (25 miles)
Ventnor
Ventnor Paddling Pool In the middle, rising out of the water is a model of the Isle of Wight which children can play on. The hills and inlets are physically modelled and the towns and roads (in red) are painted on. Very popular with smaller kids
Go Ape! Itchen Valley (26 miles)
Southampton
Go Ape! Itchen Valley Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Butterfly Paragliding School (29 miles)
Chale
Butterfly Paragliding School A paragliding school where fantastic tuition means you can enjoy both tandem and solo paragliding. See the entire Island and even stay in the organic B&B or on the campsite for a greater experience.
Laser Hub (32 miles)
Crawley
Laser Hub LaserTag is an action game. Each player wears a pack, with an individual pack name. The aim of the game is to shoot other players, disabling their pack for 6 seconds, thus gaining you points. The player with the most points wins. For 7+
Combat Island (33 miles)
Yarmouth
Combat Island Looking for action? Go commando! Set amongst acres of forested terrain lies the Island's exciting new laser combat adventure –Combat Island.
West Wight Sports Centre (35 miles)
Freshwater
West Wight Sports Centre 'We are located in the centre of Freshwater, and have one of the newest sports and leisure facilities on the Isle of Wight.'
Deers Leap Bikes (38 miles)
East Grinstead
Deers Leap Bikes We are a mountain bike park that has 240 acres of trails ranging from family tracks to single track and even sections of north shore. With bikes for hire or test ride a new bike as well as a shop and service centre on site.
Go Ape! Bracknell (39 miles)
Bracknell
Go Ape! Bracknell Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre (39 miles)
Uckfield
Fun Abounds Trampoline Centre Trampolining classes and courses to suit all ages and motives. Also do parties and has a cafe area and pool table so you can have a break and stop wobbling!
Ride the Hill (39 miles)
Redhill
Ride the Hill As one of the World’s top Mountainboard Centres, we have something for everyone, and a lift to take you back for more!!! And for the non-riders the lakeside location and nearby farm shop and plant centre make it an ideal place to while away a couple of hours.
Skaterham (43 miles)
Caterham
Skaterham The skatepark is open to BMX, skateboard, scooter and inline, with special 11 and under sessions so you know your young ones won't get bashed about unduly.
Knockhill MBC (Mountain Board Centre) (44 miles)
Hailsham
Knockhill MBC (Mountain Board Centre) Mountainboarding combines elements from snowboarding, skateboarding and mountain biking, they can be ridden anywhere from grassy hills, and woodland areas to the concrete jungles of big cities.
Laser Quest Eastbourne (46 miles)
Hampden Park
Laser Quest Eastbourne An adrenaline pumping game, combining the classic game of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Hit sensors on your opponents pack to gain warrior status in our two storey dungeon themed arena. Anyone from 6 years to 100 can join in and battle against family and friends.
Go Ape! Moors Valley (47 miles)
Ringwood
Go Ape! Moors Valley Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Go Ape! Black Park (50 miles)
Wexham
Go Ape! Black Park Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Treejumpers (54 miles)
Paddock Wood
Treejumpers Treejumpers at hop farm offers outdoor adrenaline activities for 7-70 year olds!
Our Adventure Sessions offer either 2 hours or a full day of activities including High Ropes and Archery.
Bay Sixty 6 (54 miles)
North Kensington
Bay Sixty 6 A skateboard and BMX park so perfectly formed it's often used for film shoots. They offer reduced rate beginner sessions, so off you go!
Sunday Stroll Skating (54 miles)
Hyde Park Corner
Sunday Stroll Skating A mass skate on Sundays, which is designed for beginner skaters and kids accompanied by an adult, where the music is vetted to ensure no profanity/adult content appears (unlike the Friday Night Skate).
Meadowside Leisure Centre (56 miles)
Greenwich
Meadowside Leisure Centre I've listed this leisure centre as they have listed Roller Skating as one of the many activities you can do there, and so many of you seem to be after a site in London - waiting for more details, but have a look at the weblink
Go Ape! Bedgebury (56 miles)
Cranbrook
Go Ape! Bedgebury Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Soccer Skills School (57 miles)
Greenwich
Soccer Skills School A football coaching academy for 3-10 year olds, based at the amazing London Soccer Dome in Greenwich (former venue for the David Beckham Academy) hosting 2x indoor 3G Astroturf pitches with top training facilities and fully qualified coaches in a safe and secure soccer school environment for boys and girls.
Outdoor Laser (61 miles)
Station Road
Outdoor Laser Laser Tag for eight year olds and up. Birthday parties and high wire adventure combo days also available.
TopGolf Watford (61 miles)
Watford
TopGolf Watford Adventurously landscaped golf courses alongside the traditional, the classic game with a modern edge. Although you obviously need some skill to really enjoy it they're family friendly and have options for every budget.
Dino Safari Adventure Golf (61 miles)
Arkley
Dino Safari Adventure Golf Come and experience 18 holes of fun packed Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf amongst 7 giants of the Jurassic period, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, lagoons, lush greenery and tropical palm trees.
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure (64 miles)
Enfield
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure Go Ape! The UK’s No.1 Tree Top Adventure! Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up high above the forest floor.
National & International Tennis Academy (64 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Lee Valley Athletics Centre (64 miles)
Picketts Lock
Lee Valley Athletics Centre Athletics is fun, everyone can do it and it’s a great way to keep fit! Take part in after school classes and school holiday programmes and be trained by experienced coaches.
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead (65 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead now includes a new swimming pool complex, gymnastics centre, sports hall
Quasar Elite (65 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Quasar Elite Minimum Age 6. Crystal Maze style game with 4 game zones, Wild West, Future World, Medieval World and WWII. safe, exciting laser tag action!
London Colney Recreation Centre (66 miles)
London Colney
London Colney Recreation Centre Within the gym there are a surprising variety of child oriented options, including tots to teens sports training, a great range of activity camps, swimming and theme parties - a creche is also available.
Go Ape! Wendover (66 miles)
Aston Clinton
Go Ape! Wendover Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Go Ape! Leeds Castle (68 miles)
Maidstone
Go Ape! Leeds Castle Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Calne Leisure Centre (68 miles)
Calne
Calne Leisure Centre An indoor leisure centre with a range of activities for visitors of all ages! Swim, climb and much more.
Lee Valley White Water Centre (68 miles)
Waltham Cross
Lee Valley White Water Centre Experience the freaky thrills of white water rafting, canoeing and paddling! Over 14s for the rafting; the paddling activities have no lower age but kids must be experienced already.
Laser Mayhem (69 miles)
Abridge
Laser Mayhem Laser combat games are great fun and ideal for active kids between the ages of 8 and 12. All the fun of paintball without the mess! Plus they have an indoor arena incase of bad weather.
Dorchester Skatepark (73 miles)
Dorchester
Dorchester Skatepark Permanent concrete skatepark or BMX, scooter and inline skates as well as skateboards, with lots of features and set ups, creatively challenging to all riders whether novice or experienced.
Cricklade Leisure Centre (74 miles)
Swindon
Cricklade Leisure Centre Cricklade Leisure Centre is proud to serve our local community. We’re the place to have fun with your family!
Essex Outdoor Activities (74 miles)
Chelmsford
Essex Outdoor Activities Crazy outdoor shenanigans for the over sixes, from quad biking and quad trekking, go karting, high ropes and target shooting to the water tag maze. You won't be bored!
Dunstable Leisure Centre (74 miles)
Dunstable
Dunstable Leisure Centre Leisure centre offering loads of facilities - some of the sports available include, tennis, trampolining, gymnastics, soccer, golf and cricket.
Pirate Adventure Golf (75 miles)
Weymouth
Pirate Adventure Golf Climb aboad for 18 holes of swash-buckling fun!! Great crazy golf with a pirate theme
Harbour Park (10 miles)
Littlehampton
Harbour Park The Indoor Kingdom of Fun, Harbour Cafe and Arcade are open all year round. *Free Entry* *Ample Parking* *Grass Picnic Area* - Harbour Park is situated right on the sandy beaches and adjacent to the working Harbour & Marina in Littlehampton, West Sussex.
Dinosaur Isle (20 miles)
Sandown
Dinosaur Isle - is a fantastic dinosaur museum housed in a spectacular pterosaur shaped building watching over Sandown's blue flag beach. Walk back through fossilised time to the period of the dinosaurs and on a recreated landscape enhanced by sights, smells and sounds you will meet life sized dinosaurs including our animatronic Neovenator!
Blackgang Chine (29 miles)
Chale
Blackgang Chine 40 acres of Victorian cliff-top gardens with a range of fantasy activities including cowboy town, nurseryland, dinosaurland, and pirate fort. Cliffhanger roller coaster and waterforce family boat slide. Exhibitions about local rural and coastal life.
Paultons Family Theme Park (35 miles)
The New Forest
Paultons Family Theme Park New for 2011 - Peppa Pig World, a fully themed attraction with 7 new rides and an Indoor Play Area! Paultons is the Best Value Family Theme Park with over 60 wonderful rides and attractions to suit all ages included in the admission price, such as the mighty Edge ride and the awesome Cobra rollercoaster. Offering a whole day out with something for all the family!
Chessington World of Adventures (41 miles)
Chessington
Chessington World of Adventures With nine themed lands, over 1000 species of animals and a safari themed hotel, Chessington really is Britain's Wildest Adventure with too much to explore in just one day!
Knockhatch Adventure Park (44 miles)
Hailsham
Knockhatch Adventure Park This diverse attraction offers Playgrounds, Birds of Prey, Rowing Boats, Animals, Reptiles, Giant Sky Leap Slide, Indoor Soft Play, Toboggans, Trampolines, Crazy Golf, plus lots more. At extra cost and weather permitting, Go-Karts, Laser Adventure Game, Driving School and Rodeo Bull!
Legoland (44 miles)
Windsor
Legoland At LEGOLAND Windsor the entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention over 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND is a unique family theme park.
Adventure Wonderland (47 miles)
Christchurch
Adventure Wonderland So if you’re a would-be Pirate, an intrepid Explorer, a Mad Hatter or just a plain old fashioned Fun Lover, then you and your family have got a real treat in store!
Bekonscot Model Village (54 miles)
Beaconsfield
Bekonscot Model Village An unforgettable experience for everyone, this unique piece of our heritage is just waiting to be explored by children and adults alike. Intriguing and original, the world-famous Bekonscot Model Village & Railway continues to delight and fascinate - there's so much to see!
The Hop Farm Family Park (57 miles)
Paddock Wood
The Hop Farm Family Park - Over 30 rides and attractions... Outdoor action... Indoor fun... It's for everyone! Visit The Hop Farm for maximum fun at Kent's biggest and No 1 family attraction. Our award-winning family park is packed full of new features, rides and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations - come and enjoy one of life's biggest adventures.
Dickens World (69 miles)
Chatham Maritime
Dickens World - is an exciting indoor attraction where you can learn all about the life, books and times of the famous author Charles Dickens. It will take you on a fun journey through Dickens lifetime as you step back into the streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.
Longleat Adventure Park (70 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.
Dunreyth Alpacas (6 miles)
Chichester
Dunreyth Alpacas For a while now they have been training their young alpacas to walk to hand; thus enabling people to walk these young alpacas.
Blue Reef Aquarium (15 miles)
Southsea
Blue Reef Aquarium - voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. Come face to face with tropical sharks, rays, otters, seahorses and hundreds of other aquatic creatures. Highlights include walkthrough underwater tunnel, open top ray display and the Amazing Amphibians and Riveting Reptiles exhibition.
Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter (17 miles)
Springvale
Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter There are three different species of flamingo at the Park ~ Chilean, Lesser and Caribbean, numbering well over a hundred in total.
Isle of Wight Zoo (20 miles)
Sandown
Isle of Wight Zoo The Isle of Wight Zoo is a favourite destination for all ages. Situated alongside Yaverland beach, the zoo provides a fun, educational and wholesome day out for all the family. Specialising in tigers and lemurs, the zoo works to make conservation fun for everyone with talks, small animal handling and children's activities.
Amazon World (23 miles)
Newchurch
Amazon World An all-weather, family attraction! The Islands largest collection of rare and exotic animals! A great day out whatever your age!
Owl and Monkey Haven (23 miles)
Newport
Owl and Monkey Haven 'We welcome you to come and get to know our friends and see for yourself their beauty,
charm and very different personalities!'
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (24 miles)
Wroxhall
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary 'The Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention, a safe and permanent home.'
Special events include the Grand Donkey Day out.
Special events include the Grand Donkey Day out.
Birdworld (25 miles)
Farnham
Birdworld - is a birdpark and gardens covering 26 acres. Admission includes Underwater World and Jenny Wren Childrens Farm. Special penguin feeding times and animal encounters at the children's farm. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey
Marwell Wildlife (25 miles)
Winchester
Marwell Wildlife New for 2012: Marwell Wildlife celebrates it's 40th birthday on 22 May! As part of the celebrations, see our new Penguin home, complete with raised viewing platforms and children's play areas, all unveiled on the birthday itself - 22 May.
Owl and Falconry Centre (25 miles)
Ventnor
Owl and Falconry Centre A dazzling collection of some of the world's most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating sights and flights. During flying displays the birds of prey soar above the sloping down land of the Appuldurcombe Valley, which is an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.
Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre (26 miles)
Horsham
Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre A wide range of birds from hawks to eagles, falcons to owls, and vultures to kites! Limited opening times, check before you go.
Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve (27 miles)
Newport
Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve Arreton Down is on downland which is part of the main chalk ridge which runs across the Isle of Wight from east to west. It consists of calcarious grassland, with some scrub edges. It contains archaeological features. There are extensive views across the Island from the higher parts of the down.
Brighton Sea Life Centre (28 miles)
Brighton
Brighton Sea Life Centre The Brighton Sea Life Centre offers a fun and educational day out whatever the weather. With over 150 species and 57 displays, you will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the whole family!
Holmbush Farm World (29 miles)
Faygate
Holmbush Farm World Lots of farm animals - please click here to visit
Daily Activities include: Tractor Rides - Cow and Goat milking - Animal Handling - Goat Races - Picnic areas with covered seating - Playgrounds including: Bale maze - Mini Mountains - Sand Pits - Tree houses - Indoor Play Areas
Surrey Hills Llamas (30 miles)
Guildford
Surrey Hills Llamas The gentle and friendly llamas will carry your picnic as you lead them through the spectacular North Downs from the high points of which you can see as far as the English Channel. Llamas are affectionate, intelligent and alert and will draw your attention to things you would never normally notice.
Wight Llama Trek (30 miles)
Newport
Wight Llama Trek 'Wight Llama Treks offers a range of guided walks through the beautiful West Wight countryside accompanied by llamas trained to walk on a rein and carry a pack.'
New Forest Reptile Centre (35 miles)
Lyndhurst
New Forest Reptile Centre Discover more about reptiles and amphibians here at this unique reptile centre located in the national park. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (39 miles)
Newtown
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather.
The British Wildlife Centre (39 miles)
Lingfield
The British Wildlife Centre A peaceful, relaxing place to see and learn about Britain's wonderful wildlife, from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer. Over forty different native species are displayed in natural surroundings
Drusillas Park (41 miles)
Alfriston
Drusillas Park Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country Drusillas Park offers a fun finding-out day out. Brilliant play areas including Go Wild! Go Bananas! and Amazon Adventure. Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine plus close encounters in Lemurland and Lory Landing. It's no ordinary zoo!
The Hawk Conservancy Bird Park (43 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.
The UK Wolf Conservation Trust (44 miles)
Reading
The UK Wolf Conservation Trust The Trust currently has 5 adults and 3 juveniles. Visiting membership to the Wolf Centre for member and two guests on a weekday is £40. Visits must be pre-arranged with the office.
Groombridge Enchanted Forest (46 miles)
Tunbridge Wells
Groombridge Enchanted Forest There are exciting playgrounds, stunning views, unusual animals, fun activities, quiet seats, beautiful flowers, hugh swings, strange plants and shy dear - and a zedonk?! A great to place to go for an afternoon if you are looking for family days out in Kent.
Beaver Water World (47 miles)
Tatsfield
Beaver Water World - gardens and animal rescue centre, specialising in reptiles.
Oceanarium (49 miles)
Bournemouth
Oceanarium - brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe including clownfish, sea turtles, sharks and stingrays.
The Tropical Zoo (49 miles)
Brentford
The Tropical Zoo Stroke a crocodile, cuddle a snake or feed the world's largest piranha - there is loads to do at The Tropical Zoo.
Daily animal encounters offer children and adults the opportunity to experience animals up close. Learn about animals, the environment and conservation in a hands on way.
We are largely indoors and heated to tropical temperatures so an ideal day out all year round!!
The Living Rainforest (49 miles)
Newbury
The Living Rainforest Discover the rainforest’s wonders as you stroll between tropical trees and plants, among free roaming butterflies and birds. An outdoor play area allows kids to let off steam, while adults can relax on the sun terrace with a cappuccino. All weather attraction with on site parking, café and shop.
Odds Farm Park (52 miles)
High Wycombe
Odds Farm Park Whatever the weather, there's always something to do at Odds Farm Park, an award winning 40-acre children's farm near High Wycombe.
Battersea Park Children's Zoo (52 miles)
Battersea
Battersea Park Children's Zoo invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, on to the farm to say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs, emus etc. Playground which includes climbing frames,large sandpit with water toys, swings and roundabouts etc.
Sea Life London Aquarium (54 miles)
Westminster
Sea Life London Aquarium - is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.
London Zoo (56 miles)
Regents Park
London Zoo launched its new Rainforest Experience 2010 and has incredible daily animal displays and many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks. Visit the exhibit "Into Africa" and come eye to eye with Africa's most unusual amimals. Or "Meet the Monkeys" an exciting monkey walk-through experience and the new Butterfly Paradise.
Eagle Heights (56 miles)
Eynsford
Eagle Heights A small animal park based in the beautiful Darent Valley, near Brands Hatch in Kent. There are over 100 Birds of Prey to see, plus Reptile House, Meerkats, Otters, Goats, Donkey, Pony, Pigs and much more. Playarea, Gift Shop and Tearoom. Free Parking. Experience Days available.
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings (60 miles)
Hastings
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings Take the ultimate undersea safari at Blue Reef Aquarium. Enjoy close encounters with seahorses, native sharks, giant octopus and hundreds of other amazing aquatic creatures. Don't miss the amazing tropical underwater walkthrough tunnel! Informative, entertaining talks and feeding displays throughout the day.
Monkey World (64 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.
Butterfly World (64 miles)
St Albans
Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.
Isle of Purbeck Aquarium (65 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.
Studley Grange Butterfly World (68 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.
Longleat (70 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 – 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.
Old MacDonald's Farm (70 miles)
Brentwood
Old MacDonald's Farm This year there are 5 new permanent attractions for the kids to play around on.ou upto date with exciting new features
Paradise Wildlife Park (70 miles)
Broxbourne
Paradise Wildlife Park This friendly family wildlife park with monkeys Tigers Lions and many other exotic animals offers other attractions including Adventure Golf, Gold Panning, Woodland Railway etc. Great fun for all the family.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (71 miles)
Dunstable
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo With so much to see and do at the UK's biggest zoo, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect day out for the whole family. From Sealion Splash to Otter Playtime get involved and inspired with interactive displays throughout the day. Seek out more than 2,500 animals in the beautiful Chiltern surroundings. Famed for its booming breeding programmes, there are also plenty of zoo babies to see.
Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park (72 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.
Badger Watch Dorset (73 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.
Mead Open Farm (74 miles)
Billington
Mead Open Farm Expect the best at award winning Mead Open Farm. Huge indoor play, maximum ‘hands on’ farmyard fun and numerous family outdoor activities.
Weymouth Sea Life Park (75 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.
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (3 miles)
Chichester
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Here you can see priceless historic aircraft such as Neville Duke's world record breaking Hawker Hunter, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying, a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and more. Much more!
Littlehampton Museum (10 miles)
Littlehampton
Littlehampton Museum A popular family attraction packed full of social history, inspiring art and fun interactive gadgets for all ages. Discover how Romans lived, learn about dramatic shipwrecks or enjoy one of our family friendly events! Group visits are welcomed, along with schools studying a wide range of topics, just contact Museum staff!
Amberley Working Museum (11 miles)
Amberley
Amberley Working Museum - the museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transported-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection & the village garage, to industry-based collections - also has narrow gauge train running round te site
Portsmouth Natural History Museum (13 miles)
Southsea
Portsmouth Natural History Museum The museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth.
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery (14 miles)
Southsea
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery The Museum The D-Day Museum was established in 1984 to tell the story of Operation Overlord from its origins in the dark days of 1940 to victory in Normandy in 1944.
Royal Navy Submarine Museum (16 miles)
Gosport
Royal Navy Submarine Museum - this unique Museum offers you the chance to walk on board a real submarine, discover true tales of heroism and relive a life under the sea through the personal belongings of the crew
Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower (16 miles)
Gosport
Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.
Bembridge Heritage Centre (17 miles)
Bembridge
Bembridge Heritage Centre A centre boasting displays that 'cover a wide range of historical interest and new displays are introduced each year to commemorate special events or topics. Scale models, for example Bembridge Railway Station (closed in 1953), are a special feature of the Centre, and a fully-restored PLUTO pump (Pipe Line Under the Ocean) is on display with the story of the PLUTO project.'
Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum (19 miles)
Brading
Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum A very historic and interesting toy museum, boasting a great gift shop and being famous for its thousands of exhibits.
Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (23 miles)
Southampton
Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum The sole-surviving steam brick works in the country. Visit to discover the history of brick making or come on a special event day or one of the open days for a unique experience and hands-on discovery.
Shipwreck and Maritime Museum (23 miles)
Arreton
Shipwreck and Maritime Museum including audio visual room showing action films. "Wreck and Rescue" Lifeboat Museum, featuring vintage 1887 "Queen Victoria" pulling/sailing lifeboat and RNLI archive material, Smuggling and Fishing displays
Curtis Museum (24 miles)
Alton
Curtis Museum One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams and Hop picking and brewing.
Ventnor Heritage Museum (25 miles)
Ventnor
Ventnor Heritage Museum A small museum detailing the historic life of Ventnor with displays and exhibits that are changed yearly. There are also models of Ventnor Railway and various publications for sale.
Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (25 miles)
Godshill
Isle of Wight Natural History Centre A unique collection gathered from the earth and sea.
Nostalgia Toy Museum (25 miles)
Godshill
Nostalgia Toy Museum An excellent collection of toy cars and lorries by Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Triang and Hornby. Recently added is a large display of 'Star Wars' toys from 1977-1985.
Hove Museum and Art Gallery (26 miles)
Hove
Hove Museum and Art Gallery Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible museums in the south east with an unusual Indian gateway in its grounds. It houses one of the finest craft collections in the country.
INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium (27 miles)
Winchester
INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium The all-weather family attraction featuring a Science Centre with 90 hands-on exhibits (big science toys really) and the UK's largest capacity Planetarium. So big you will feel like you are floating through space. Watch out you don't get sucked into a Black Hole!
Toy and Model Museum (28 miles)
Brighton
Toy and Model Museum Underneath the arches at Brighton Railway Station there is a veritable treasure trove of Toys and Models.
There are over 10,000 toys and models on display with a priceless model train collection and many period antique toys.
Brighton Museum And Art Gallery (28 miles)
Brighton
Brighton Museum And Art Gallery Set in the heart of the city's cultural quarter, Brighton Museum is located in the Royal Pavilion gardens. Its rich collections and exciting exhibits are dynamically displayed in stimulating surroundings. Entrance is free.
Brighstone Village Museum (30 miles)
Brighstone
Brighstone Village Museum A small village museum depicting C19th life adjoining a National Trust Giftshop.
Milestones - Living History Museum (34 miles)
Basingstoke
Milestones - Living History Museum Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building… a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s… it's fun... a surprise around every corner!
Underwater Archaeology Centre (34 miles)
Yarmouth
Underwater Archaeology Centre A centre where you can discover the wonders of Maritime history and archeology.
The Lightbox (35 miles)
Woking
The Lightbox Whether you're passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like somewhere quiet to relax and think, you'll find it all at The Lightbox, Woking's gallery and museum. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey
The Look Out Discovery Centre (39 miles)
Bracknell
The Look Out Discovery Centre - this hands-on science exhibition makes learning fun for everyone. With its 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland, nature trails, children's adventure play park, coffee shop and gift shop, you'll be sure to have the time of your life!
Brooklands Museum (39 miles)
Weybridge
Brooklands Museum Motoring and aviation museum containing over 30 aircraft, restored motoring village, refurbished 1907 Club House, steepest section of the original banked racing circuit which has picnic areas and a regular calander of events. It also features the only Concorde in the South East.
Reme Museum of Technology (39 miles)
Arborfield
Reme Museum of Technology - a 'Family Friendly' military museum, with lots of things to do and see. Quizzes, trails, and crafts; 20 large military vehicles, a helicopter and the 'feely touchy' box. Picnic tables, room to run around outside, a large free car park and helpful staff ensure this is a family friendly Museum.
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum (39 miles)
Lewes
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum A woodland where you can wander amongst a collection of prehistoric reconstruction buildings. A woldfowl reserve with an amazing collection of ducks, geese, swans and a Motor Museum with a superb collection of vintage and classic cars.
Bentley also has a range of resident craftworkers, a fun childrens adventure play area with living willow tunnels, a minature steam railway, gift shop, cafe and picnic area.
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (40 miles)
New Milton
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum This spectacular motorcycle museum houses over 350 rare and classic motorcycles, many being the only remaining examples in the World.
Museum of Army Flying (41 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
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology (43 miles)
Reading
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology Located on the University of Reading campus, the The fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain. Within the museum’s 2000 objects, they also house an exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities, including a funeral boat and a mummified cat's head! They have exciting family events running during school holidays and also run regular school sessions and a varied public events programme.
Museum of English Rural Life (44 miles)
Reading
Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life houses the most comprehensive national collection of objects, books and archives relating to the history of food, farming and the countryside
Reading Museum (44 miles)
Reading
Reading Museum Reading Museum Service offers learning experiences that are fun and suitable for all the family. From the serious student to the youngest child, all levels are catered for. We offer opportunities for both formal and informal learning including the chance to handle real objects.
How We Lived Then (46 miles)
Eastbourne
How We Lived Then The Museum has over 100,000 exhibits, collected over the past 50 years by Jan and Graham Upton, and now displayed on FOUR floors of authentic shops, room-settings and with various displays covering 100 years of shopping and social history from 1850 to 1950.
Bournemouth Aviation Museum (47 miles)
Christchurch
Bournemouth Aviation Museum What kid wouldn't want to sit at the controls of a real aircraft - well here we have a fab lot of military and civilian planes. Loads of other flying exhibits including a collection of model aircraft and an area for picnics close to the main runway at the airport in Bournemouth.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (48 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.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (48 miles)
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum On 12th April 2006, the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum opened to the public. Highlights of the museum include the Championship Trophies, a 200° cinema screen and a 'walk-through' of the men's dressing room as it was in the 1980s, with John McEnroe.
The Observatory Science Centre (49 miles)
Hailsham
The Observatory Science Centre Hands-on science and discovery in former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory - Childrens Workshops and activities - Indoor/Outdoor - Interactive Exhibits - Water Play Areas - Discovery Park with giant sized exhibits - Spectacular Science Shows - Children?s Birthday Parties - Caf� - Shop - Free Parking -Above all it's FUN! For all ages.
Horniman Museum and Gardens (52 miles)
Forest Hill
Horniman Museum and Gardens - a free museum with extensive collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments?! You won't find such an unusual and eclectic collection elsewhere in London. Lots of interesting changing exhibitions
The National Army Museum (52 miles)
Chelsea
The National Army Museum Discover how Britain’s past has helped to shape our present and our future, and the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world. With four gallery displays, a changing range of exhibitions, events and activities, plus the interactive Kids Zone.
The Natural History Museum (53 miles)
Kensington
The Natural History Museum - promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark building. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Saatchi Gallery (53 miles)
Chelsea
Saatchi Gallery - is specifically geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. The facilities - at the Gallery and in the Gallery classroom for schools - endeavor to ensure that teachers and parents receive the best on-site and outreach support possible for children.
Science Museum (53 miles)
London
Science Museum Where can you entertain adults and children alike with exhibitions, events and films, all under one roof? At the Science Museum you can do all this and more! Catch a 3D movie, jump on a simulator, visit an exhibition, and encounter the past, present and future of technology in 7 floors of galleries! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Victoria and Albert Museum (53 miles)
Kensington
Victoria and Albert Museum - has lots of exciting events and activities for families every holiday and many weekends. Activities are free and most do not need to be booked, which means you can stay for as long or as short a time as you like. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Bexhill Museum (54 miles)
Bexhill On Sea
Bexhill Museum Main galleries include Costume and Motor Racing heritage as well as local archaeology and history, dinosaurs and fossils, natural history and geology, social history and cultures of other lands, local arts and crafts.
Tate Britain (54 miles)
Millbank
Tate Britain - is the national gallery of British art, offering over 500 years of British art – all for free! Tate Britain has everything you need for a family day out – enjoy the galleries together, get exploring with free discovery trails and join in our special weekend and holiday events
Imperial War Museum (54 miles)
London
Imperial War Museum From Flanders to the Gulf, the Imperial War Museum London tells the story of 20th century conflict, complete with smells and sound effects.
London Film Museum (54 miles)
South Bank
London Film Museum London's only museum dedicated to film. An interactive experience for all the family with props and costumes from films such as Superman, Star Wars, and Batman. Meet Rexy the dinosaur from Night At The Museum 2 as well, but don't get too close as you never know what might happen!
The National Gallery (55 miles)
Trafalgar Square
The National Gallery Plenty of talks, workshops, and holiday fun for all ages. A great place to go - really exciting when you are a little one walking around looking at the fab old pictures - and there's trafalgar square outside - and it's free!! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
London Transport Museum (55 miles)
Covent Garden
London Transport Museum There's more than ever for you and your family at London Transport Museum. See a bus so old it was pulled along the street by horses. Get behind the driver's seat of our tube train simulator, experience journeys of a bygone era.. Your only problem will be trying to fit it all in!
Tate Modern (55 miles)
Bankside
Tate Modern -is the most popular gallery of modern art in the world. Located on the Thames, it is a landmark site for everyone visiting London. But did you know that it is not only child friendly but encourages families and children to visit with free activities and art trails? One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
The Cartoon Museum (55 miles)
Russell Square
The Cartoon Museum From Dennis the Menace and Rupert to Andy Capp, Giles and Steve Bell the Cartoon Museum has something for all the family. It shows over 200 original British cartoons, cartoon strips and comics ranging from There is a regular programme of changing exhibitions. In the Young Artists£ Gallery there are tips on how to draw cartoons and anyone can have a go.
Yesterday's World (55 miles)
Battle
Yesterday's World Bringing the Past to Life.Â…An amazing journey through history with life-size street scenes and shop displays! It's a Great Value Day Out the whole family will enjoy!
British Museum (55 miles)
Great Russell Street
British Museum Explore the world under one roof - whether you come to the British Museum for the whole day or just a couple of hours, there is always something free for families to do together. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Britain at War Experience (55 miles)
London Bridge
Britain at War Experience Get the closest possible insight into what life was really like. The Britain at War Experience recreates the London Blitz in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sights and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an air raid at its height.
Wycombe Museum (56 miles)
High Wycombe
Wycombe Museum At Wycombe Museum you can enjoy hands-on activities, exhibitions and special events in a lively and friendly atmosphere. As members of the Thames Valley Museums Family Friendly campaign Wycombe Museum is committed to giving you a warm welcome whenever you visit. General entry to the Museum is FREE.
Design Museum (56 miles)
Tower Hill
Design Museum All family visitors to the the Design Museum get an Explore Design Museum Family Trail featuring The Thinkerer. With the help of The Thinkerer kids, and adults, can get the most from their visit to the museum.
Finchcocks Musical Museum (56 miles)
Goudhurst
Finchcocks Musical Museum Probably best for the less boisterous types, those who have an interest in music will be enthralled by the wonderful historic collection of instruments, and can arrange to play some by request.
Please note the limited public opening times.
Museum of London (56 miles)
Barbican
Museum of London Museum of London is one of the world’s largest urban history museums and cares for over two million objects in its collection. The lower galleries are currently undergoing major redevelopment work which will see spectacular new galleries opening in spring 2010 telling the story of modern London from 1666 to the present day.
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory (56 miles)
Greenwich
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, now London's only planetarium and featuring Europe's first digital planetarium projector.
London Canal Museum (56 miles)
Kings Cross
London Canal Museum London Canal Museum invites families to discover the fascinating facts and history of the city's hidden waterways. Take part in fun activity days, set sail on the Regent's canal and hear the stories of those who have lived and worked on the canals since the 1820s brought to life.
Museum of London Docklands (57 miles)
West India Quay
Museum of London Docklands Explore London's connections with the rest of the world through an epic 2000-year story of trade, expansion and immigration.
Museum of Childhood (57 miles)
Bethnal Green
Museum of Childhood Houses the national childhood collection which includes: dolls' houses, dolls, puppets, toys and games, children's clothes and furniture. The galleries are designed to be accessible to both adults and children of all ages. A great london family day out.
Royal Air Force Museum London (58 miles)
Colindale
Royal Air Force Museum London Why not fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today’s Eurofighter Typhoon Jet? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family.
Amersham Museum (58 miles)
Old Amersham
Amersham Museum Come to our original Tudor building to find out about the history of Amersham through interactive displays, trails and special events. Enjoy our relaxing Herb Garden or join one of our Guided Walks around the town.
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery (59 miles)
Hastings
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery A varied and exciting collection spanning many themes and ages with children specifically in mind.
Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways (59 miles)
Abingdon
Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930.
Fishermans Museum (60 miles)
Hastings
Fishermans Museum Housed in a disused church this is a wonderfully atmospheric exhibition of local maritime history including a full size lugger and a wealth of art and artefacts.
Shipwreck Museum (60 miles)
Hastings
Shipwreck Museum With fascinating family friendly exhibits of local historic shipwrecks, and a Cretaceous gallery with everything from dioramas and footprints to fossils and a preserved 138 million year old fish!
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (60 miles)
Great Missenden
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Intrepid story-makers enter through the chocolate doors into this great little award-winning and family-friendly Museum. We have two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries and a fantabulous interactive Story Centre.
Wiltshire Heritage Museum (64 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.
Kent Life (64 miles)
Maidstone
Kent Life Come and explore 28 acres of fun for every generation, from hands on activites for kids to age old farming traditions that bring back memories of way back when. we've got animals to cuddle, tractors to ride, play areas to go wild in and cafe's to relax in.
Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery (65 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.
The Tank Museum (65 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.
Verulamium Museum (66 miles)
St Albans
Verulamium Museum recreated Roman rooms - hands-on Discovery Areas - video presentations - touch screen databases - some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean
Museum of St Albans (67 miles)
St Albans
Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.
Natural History Museum at Tring (67 miles)
Tring
Natural History Museum at Tring Visit the galleries and come face to face with a full-sized gorilla, a huge anaconda or an extinct giant moa, just a few of the 4,000 animals on display!
Science Oxford Live (67 miles)
Oxford
Science Oxford Live Science Oxford Live is a great place for children to discover science by playing. All exhibits are interactive and families can go at their own pace, with the help of one of our friendly guides.
Modern Art Oxford (67 miles)
Oxford
Modern Art Oxford Lots of family related things to do: The Modern Art Trolley introduces children of all ages to the Gallery through a range of fun and creative activities. Family Guides are available for most exhibitions and can be enjoyed by all family members. The guide encourages a creative pathway around the exhibition and suggests activities to try out at home plus loads more family days out activities.
Museum of the History of Science (67 miles)
Oxford
Museum of the History of Science A free to view unrivalled collection of early scientific instruments and exciting modern exhibitions in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Oxford with kids.
STEAM - Museum of the GWR (67 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.
Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History (68 miles)
Oxford
Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower.
The Pitt Rivers Museum (68 miles)
Oxford
The Pitt Rivers Museum is a great place for family days out. It is famous for it’s period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many world cultures, past and present. Due to building works only the ground floor is currently open.
Buckinghamshire County Museum (68 miles)
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire County Museum The museum showcases the County's rich heritage alongside a changing programme of exhibitions in the Buckinghamshire Art Gallery and they also have the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (please note this operates on limited times).
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (68 miles)
Aylesbury
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery In the Roald Dahl children's gallery you can boggle your eyes and baffle your brain and let your imagination run wild!
Stockwood Discovery Centre (73 miles)
Luton
Stockwood Discovery Centre With interactive display, variety of gardens, children play area, special events and activities, bee gallery and much more, it is a wonderful visitor attraction and museum.
Collection highlights include the Wenlok Jug, the Shillington gold coin hoard and the Mossman collection – Britain's largest public collection of horse-drawn vehicles.
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum (73 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.
Dinosaur Museum (73 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.
Hertford Museum (73 miles)
Hertford
Hertford Museum Come and explore Hertford Museum! Discover our play shop, handle fossils and see moving old toys! We also have gallery trails and discovery bags comprising of objects and activities available to use free of charge and to accompany your visit.
Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums (74 miles)
Witney
Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums All aboard! See how engines work; what buses are made of; go aboard some; see old tickets and uniforms once used. View the workshop and on special days ride on a vintage bus.
Morris Museum: see a 1970s police car; 1920s Bullnose Morris and a Mini in the original style.
The Oxfordshire Museum (75 miles)
Woodstock
The Oxfordshire Museum A wide range of natural and social history exhibits, the more exciting of which include the interactive dinosaur gallery and gardens, and the special family drop-in sessions.
Westgate Leisure Centre (< 1 mile)
Chichester
Westgate Leisure Centre A magnificient complex which contains three pools: main pool, leisure pool and a toddlers' pool.
Havant Leisure Centre (9 miles)
Havant
Havant Leisure Centre Main pool, diving area, splash and learner pool. Additional sessions available (mainly in the school holidays) covering everything from crafts to baby gymnastics to dance lessons and more. Also has indoor play area.
Arundel Lido (10 miles)
Arundel
Arundel Lido Outdoor pool with toddler and splash pools, and a picnic area.
Taro Leisure Centre (14 miles)
Petersfield
Taro Leisure Centre A playzone, toddler pool, leisure pool with rapids and slide and much more! An indoor retreat with something fun to offer to everyone! One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids
The Pyramids Centre (14 miles)
Portsmouth
The Pyramids Centre Come visit the Pyramids for Family Fun! Enjoyed by all ages, be entertained with our Fun Pools with funky flumes and wacky waves. Visit our exciting Indoor Soft Play Centre. Mums and Dads, take time out and relax in our Unique Spa Facilities.
Worthing Aquarena (18 miles)
Worthing
Worthing Aquarena -, with a main pool being 33 metres long and learner pool, diving boards, flume, sauna, steam room, sunbeds and, in the summer months, an outdoor Paddling Pool. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Sussex with kids
King Alfred Leisure Centre (26 miles)
Hove
King Alfred Leisure Centre Lots of family fun sessions, to ride the large poolside slide, children must be over the age of 8 years and at least 1.2m in height.
The Aldershot Lido (28 miles)
Aldershot
The Aldershot Lido With its flumes, diving boards and toddler paddling pool it is a great place to exhaust the children, have a picnic and soak up the sun
Aztec Fun Pools (29 miles)
Burgess Hill
Aztec Fun Pools For those just starting out in the water there's the shallow learner pool, where children can take their first steps to swimming with mum and dad nearby. Small children can enjoy the beach area with a waterslide, animal water features and poolside spectator area. Finally, thrill seekers can venture into the main pool with water sprays, waterfalls, rapids and high-speed flume rides.
Olympos Burgess Hill (29 miles)
Burgess Hill
Olympos Burgess Hill Fun pool with water sprays, waterfalls, rapids, tipping buckets and winding flumes. Pirate themed area for smaller kids, and an outside pool in summer.
Guildford Lido (30 miles)
Guildford
Guildford Lido Heated 1930s lido with paddling pools for the toddlers and crazy golf for everyone!
Basingstoke Aquadrome (33 miles)
Basingstoke
Basingstoke Aquadrome With pools, flumes, fully equipped clean family changing rooms, free parking, a lively fun atmosphere and cafe, this is a great day out for any active family.
The Rapids (33 miles)
Romsey
The Rapids Experience a world of water, fun & adventure for all the family. An all year round tropical wonderland. Newly refurbished in 2006. Fun for all the family! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hampshire.
Lymington Sea Water Baths (34 miles)
Lymington
Lymington Sea Water Baths Unheated sea water baths open daily to swimmers from May to September from 10am to 7pm. Children's paddling pool and sandpit also available.
The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool (35 miles)
Lewes
The Pells Outdoor Swimming Pool Heated outdoor pool with kids' rafts and other fun elements. Also has children's paddling pool, sunbathing terrace and a cafe. Open May to September.
Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World (39 miles)
Bracknell
Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World Fun filled leisure pool with pirate ship, 3 giant water slides, rapids, volcano and geysers. For the younger kids there are shallow waters a beach area, small slides and rain cloud. After the fun in the water have a meal or snack in the restaurant.
Uckfield Leisure Centre (40 miles)
Uckfield
Uckfield Leisure Centre Tropical leisure pool and waterslide, bubble pool and more typical leisure centre facilities
Carnival Pool (40 miles)
Wokingham
Carnival Pool 25m swimming pool including flume and water features, learner pool
Central Swimming Pool (44 miles)
Reading
Central Swimming Pool Four different pools to suit all needs. Part time creche available.
Tandridge Leisure Centre (44 miles)
Oxted
Tandridge Leisure Centre The Tandridge Leisure Centre pool is a fun and safe environment. It has a 25m fitness pool and a lagoon pool with wave rides, water cannons and mushroom fountain. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey
Hampton Pool (45 miles)
Hampton
Hampton Pool Outdoor heated swimming facility with pre-bookable classes in everything from life saving to kids' yoga. There is also a sun deck cafe.
Rivermead Leisure Centre (45 miles)
Reading
Rivermead Leisure Centre Rivermead Leisure Centre boasts a Lagoon Pool complete with flume, Flume, underwater lighting, a wave machine and music. There is also a baby pool suitable for young children.
Kingfisher Leisure Centre (45 miles)
Kingston Upon Thames
Kingfisher Leisure Centre 25m luxury swimming pool with a tropical feel and WAVE machine with dedicated lane swimming times for the serious swimmer.
Freedom Leisure (45 miles)
Hailsham
Freedom Leisure On site there is a large swimming pool, soft play area that can accommodate children from birth to 11 years old. There is also a state of the art 8 lane bowling alley.
Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre (45 miles)
Hailsham
Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre - a fantastic soft play centre - ten pin bowling - leisure pool with a separate toddler area and flume - splash dance pool party every friday night (term time) for under 16s - active gym for 8 - 13 year olds
Windsor Leisure Centre (46 miles)
Windsor
Windsor Leisure Centre All the water features are such splashing fun! Aqua thrills for everyone; with Monsoon and Cyclone the two Giant Slides,Wild Water Creek, Olly the Octopus and his Water Cannons, the umbrella fountain and even a chance to relax in the poolside Bubble Tubs. Toddlers enjoy splashing about on the Beach and slide into our water on our Sandcastle slide.
Morden Park Pool (47 miles)
Morden
Morden Park Pool Competition size pool with diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.
Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido (47 miles)
Newbury
Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido Indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, creche, soft play area, sporting opportunities and sauna for mum.
Littledown Centre (47 miles)
Bournemouth
Littledown Centre Swimming pools for the whole family, Yellow Peril and Green Scream waterslides, scrummy food served in the Café and a free outdoor playground with paddling pool set in acres of green parkland, the Littledown Centre is guaranteed to keep everyone entertainedÂ…and it's great value for money too!
Sovereign Centre Leisure Pools (48 miles)
Eastbourne
Sovereign Centre Leisure Pools The Sovereign Leisure Centre has something for everyone, splash in the fun pool with waves and flume, swim in the 25m gala pool or dive into the diving pool!
Magnet Leisure Centre (48 miles)
Maidenhead
Magnet Leisure Centre Fun pool for the kids and 8 lane 25 m pool for adults also has ikndoor play centre of the site for the children.
Richmond Pools in the Park (48 miles)
Richmond
Richmond Pools in the Park Both a lido and an indoor pool, the Richmond Pools are part of a sports centre and benefit from their verdant location by the Old Deer Park
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre (50 miles)
Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre - aside from the swimming and diving, facilities include four indoor tennis courts, three pools, three glass-backed squash courts, two sports halls, and a cafe. There is also a creche and nursery.
West Wickham Leisure Centre (50 miles)
West Wickham
West Wickham Leisure Centre As well as offering adult and junior swimming lessons and adult lane swimming West Wickham also has a varied swimming programme including aquafit, Kids Splash and Swim Zone. There are also diving facilities with a 1m springboard
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre (50 miles)
Brentford
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre The centre has two pools, a leisure pool - great for the kids -, which includes a 40m slide and a 25m fitness pool. Plus squash and badmington courts and 5 a side footy courts. Pool timetable includes kids sessions.
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (52 miles)
Uxbridge
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex Outdoor and indoor pools with other sports opportunities besides.
Brockwell Lido (52 miles)
Lambeth
Brockwell Lido - nestled in the corner of Brockwell Park, is a much-loved local landmark. It's been at the heart of the local community since 1937. Established outdoor swimming facility open May to August.
Splashdown (52 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!
Tonbridge Swimming Pool (52 miles)
Tonbridge
Tonbridge Swimming Pool Whether swimming for fun or fitness, Tonbridge Swimming Pool offers a host of opportunities for all the family. The Games Hut, just 5 minutes walk away has an 18 hole Crazy Golf Course, bouncy castle, tennis, bowls and huge park complete with a sandpit.
Pavilion Leisure Centre (52 miles)
Bromley
Pavilion Leisure Centre Swimming pool with waterfall, wave machine, slides and beach area. Great idea for kids day out in Kent.
The Dolphin Swimming Pool (53 miles)
Poole
The Dolphin Swimming Pool - swimming facilities and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.
Bexhill Leisure Centre (54 miles)
Bexhill on Sea
Bexhill Leisure Centre - offers a great swimming experience for the whole family. The pool has a flume and wave machine making it the ideal place for having fun in the water - they also offer soft play, parties and kids activities.
Oasis Swimming Pools (55 miles)
Holborn
Oasis Swimming Pools - is a leisure centre with 2 heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor)
Riverside Pool (55 miles)
Wallingford
Riverside Pool 23m heated outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool. Campsite adjacent.
White Oak Leisure Centre (57 miles)
Swanley
White Oak Leisure Centre Diving facilities, 3 genuinely exciting flumes, and the standard main and teaching pools. But so much more: Treasure Island soft play area, creche, martial arts facility and healthy snack cafe.
Parliament Hill Lido (57 miles)
Hampstead
Parliament Hill Lido Open-air unheated swimming pool and paddling pool. The pool is 60 metres by 28 metres. Cafe open during summer season.
Didcot Wave Leisure Pool (57 miles)
Didcot
Didcot Wave Leisure Pool Swimming pool, wave machine, sunbeds, aqua action, giant flume ride, creche, parent and toddler, lane swimming, children's parties.
Archway Leisure Centre (58 miles)
London Colney
Archway Leisure Centre Free form leisure pool with a sloping beach. The water is kept at a tropical 30 degrees. There is a flume, two spa pools, a river run, water jets and a wave machine.
London Fields Lido (58 miles)
Hackney
London Fields Lido This fantastic outdoor heated lido was re-opened in October 2006
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (58 miles)
Hendon
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre Diving pool offers 3m and 1m springboards, and also 5m and 1m platforms as well as the standard pool. Great disabled access and facilities.
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre (58 miles)
Woolwich
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre Looks like a great place for family days out in london with a 65m snake slide, wave machine, waterfall, volcano, water jets and five lane waterslide.
Chiltern Pools (59 miles)
Amersham
Chiltern Pools Diving pool with one, three and five metre boards. Leisure pool has flumes, fountains and a water creek! Also has sporting opportunities such as the climbing wall.
Park Road Leisure Centre (59 miles)
Hornsey
Park Road Leisure Centre Main pool, small pool and outdoor lido - apparently has giant glide, waves and water features.
Newham Leisure Centre (59 miles)
Plaistow
Newham Leisure Centre Swimming pools with waterfalls, large water slide, water jets and cave area
Finchley Lido (60 miles)
Finchley
Finchley Lido - has a separate swimming pool and a wave machine that's switched on at regular intervals. There is an outdoor Lido pool which is worth a visit when the mercury rises
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex (60 miles)
Dartford
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex Swimming pool with diving pit (1m and 3m springboards), teaching pool, creche and indoor play area.
Belvedere Splash Park (60 miles)
Belvedere
Belvedere Splash Park Belvedere Splash Park is the largest free access public wet play park in the United Kingdom. Children can paddle in a lagoon surrounding a desert island and play on a huge safety surfaced "beach" equipped with water sprinklers, showers, bubble jets and sprays.
Chesham Heated Open Air Pool (60 miles)
Chesham
Chesham Heated Open Air Pool Summer season only, but also on site are an interior pool and sporting facilities.
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.
Leyton Leisure Lagoon (61 miles)
East London
Leyton Leisure Lagoon Teaching and standard pools, as well as a big fun flume. Also houses a creche.
Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool (62 miles)
Abingdon
Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool 40 metre heated outdoor pool - Learner pool - Hot Showers - New Disabled Changing Facilities - Interactive fun water feature - Cafe
Larkfield Leisure Centre (62 miles)
Aylesford
Larkfield Leisure Centre Whatever you want to do in life, Larkfield Leisure Centre can help you get a Zest for Life! From our great fun swimming pools, soft play adventure or something a little more sporty you’re bound to find something to suit you and your lifestyle.
Waltham Forest Pool and Track (62 miles)
Walthamstow
Waltham Forest Pool and Track Main pool, teaching pool, and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform. Learning creche and indoor play area also on site.
Belhus Park Leisure Centre (64 miles)
South Ockendon
Belhus Park Leisure Centre There is a 25m swimming pool with water slide, as well as a teaching pool to cater for the extensive Aquatics swimming lesson programme. Also a sports hall, aerobics, mini gymnastics, sunbed, childminding facility and 11 bay floodlit golf driving range.
Maidstone Leisure Centre (64 miles)
Maidstone
Maidstone Leisure Centre One of the best indoor attractions in Kent. With diving boards, flumes, wave machine, giant inflatable, polar adventure play area and a great cafe, we have all you need for a great family day out.
Dagenham Swimming Pool (64 miles)
Dagenham
Dagenham Swimming Pool Swimming facility with 1m springboard.
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool (65 miles)
Ilford
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform (limited public access, see Opening Times). Swimming pool and other facilities. Handily near a library for some quiet time afterwards.
Aquasplash (65 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Aquasplash An exciting Indoor Water Theme Park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. With a total of six exhilarating rides and slides and extensive features, it's the best waterpark for miles around.
Tenterden Leisure Centre (66 miles)
Tenterden
Tenterden Leisure Centre For fantastic family fun days out visit Tenterden Leisure Centre with giant flume, waves, giant inflatable, floats, toys and a themed pirate beach are with jets, sprays, rapids and ship wrecked pirate ship.
Harpers at Westminster Lodge (66 miles)
St Albans
Harpers at Westminster Lodge The 33 metre pool boasts diving boards, flumes and inflatables with an additional teaching pool. The centre also features outdoor crazy golf, tennis courts and athletics facilities.
Hornchurch Sports Centre (66 miles)
Hornchurch
Hornchurch Sports Centre 1, 3 and 5 metre diving boards. The site also offers fun swims, swimming lessons, diving and other exciting activities in its two pools, as well as other sporting opportunities.
Hinksey Outdoor Pool (66 miles)
Oxford
Hinksey Outdoor Pool A much-loved local landmark, this heated outdoor pool has been providing family summer fun and great memories since 1934.
Large outdoor pool with fun areas for the kids. Sun-beds, play areas and refreshments make this the ideal summer destination.
Oasis Leisure Centre (68 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.
Hertfordshire Sports Village (68 miles)
Hatfield
Hertfordshire Sports Village Hertfordshire Sports Village - tons of sports including swimming programs - check weblink for more details
Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre (68 miles)
Aylesbury
Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre Fun pool with flume, bubble beds and more; heated outdoor pool; gym; sauna and cafe.
Highworth Recreation Centre (69 miles)
Swindon
Highworth Recreation Centre Indoor or outdoor pools depending on weather, diving facilities, Wet 'n' Wild sessions and more besides.
Hatfield Swim Centre (69 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield Swim Centre The uniquely designed 33m pool allows a full length to to be swum in either shallow or deep water. The separate Learner Pool and D Pool offer the opportunity to build water confidence in younger children or individuals with their parents in a safe and fun environment.
Medway Park (69 miles)
Gillingham
Medway Park 25-metre six-lane swimming pool - a segregated shallow section - a warm water teaching pool - a diving pool plus multi-use sports hall
Strand Leisure Pool (70 miles)
Gillingham
Strand Leisure Pool Open late May to early September, this nice outdoor pool boasts England's largest lazy river, as well as having crazy golf and a miniature railway! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
Splashes Leisure Centre (70 miles)
Gillingham
Splashes Leisure Centre Splashes Leisure Pool offers an indoor pool with wave machine, a flume and toddlers' pool. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
Trowbridge Sports Centre (71 miles)
Trowbridge
Trowbridge Sports Centre Swimming facilities and diving pool, depth 4m, with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.
Hartham Pool and Gym (74 miles)
Hertford
Hartham Pool and Gym Offers a large range of activities, including: Learner pool; children's fun sessions; Aqua Aerobics; range of swimming lessons for children and adults; over 50's swim; special needs sessions; pre/post natal exercise classes; and school holiday activities.
Swallows Leisure Centre (74 miles)
Sittingbourne
Swallows Leisure Centre We are a leisure centre with a swimming pool with features including flume, waves, pirate ship and giant inflatable slide. We have gym, 6 court sports hall for activities such as badminton, football and basketball. We also have a brand new adventure world soft play area.
Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool (75 miles)
Woodstock
Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool 25 meter pool (heated to 29 degrees) with separate toddler's paddling pool - Diving board
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre (75 miles)
Leighton Buzzard
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre is good for the family, it has a special pool where they can raise and lower the depth, so when they do swimming lessons they make it shallow for small kids, and deeper for bigger kids.
The Priory Lido (75 miles)
Ware
The Priory Lido Heated outdoor main and teaching pools, with tennis and basketball courts adjacent. Now Open from 4th July to Sunday 5th September.
Flying Fortress (8 miles)
Ford
Flying Fortress is a multi award-winning indoor children's activity centre with one of the most exciting playframes on the South Coast. Children just love the slides, the mangles, the monkey bars and mums and dads can have just as much fun as the kids! The Café serves great food too with plenty of healthy options!
Horizone Play Centre (9 miles)
Havant
Horizone Play Centre It is a purpose-built indoor play facility which is the largest and most imaginative of its kind in the area. It is the perfect place to stimulate and motivate children as they play while gaining valuable exercise within a safe and supervised environment.
Krazy Kaves Indoor Playcentre (13 miles)
Portsmouth
Krazy Kaves Indoor Playcentre Indoor activity centre for children up to the age of 12. Features include slides, soft play equipment and a good place to take kids for childrens parties.
Playzone (14 miles)
Portsmouth
Playzone Playzone - There are play sessions and parties, even special evenings for people of all ages and private group bookings. Everyone has a ball, and a swing, slide, whoosh, zing!
Clarence Pier (15 miles)
Portsmouth
Clarence Pier One of the largest indoor children's playgrounds on the South Coast.
Pirate Petes Indoor Play (15 miles)
Portsmouth
Pirate Petes Indoor Play One of the largest indoor playgrounds on the South Coast
Amazon Adventure (16 miles)
Worthing
Amazon Adventure A great soft play centre, with a giant snake slide, aerial walkway, ball pool and dedicated toddler area. Height restriction: 4'11'' / 150 cm. Creche also on site.
Monkey Bizness (17 miles)
Gosport
Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds and fantastic food at our Amazonian Cafe. There's so much to see and do at Monkey Bizness.
Fun City (18 miles)
Fareham
Fun City Fun City is an indoor play centre for children aged 1 to 12 years old. On this site you can find out about our great birthday party ideas, parent and toddler sessions and adventure playground.
Mobys Playcentre (18 miles)
Fareham
Mobys Playcentre A purpose built giant indoor play centre for toddlers through to 12 year olds
Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area (22 miles)
Lake
Space Island Indoor Soft Play Area Challenging structure for ages 4 plus, 3 levels to explore with climbing walls, ball cannons, sky glides, giant astra slide, mini sports area and more.
Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area (22 miles)
Shanklin
Jungle Jims Adventure Play Area An adventure play-area for children in a safe and fun environment.
Play Shack (24 miles)
Southampton
Play Shack Play Shack is Hampshire's fantastic indoor family play centre now open at Hedge End where toddlers through to 12 year olds can play, laugh, run, slide, eat, drink and celebrate fun filled birthdays.
JR Zone (24 miles)
Newport
JR Zone JR Zone (formerly Jolly Roger's) is the Island's top indoor adventure play zone for all ages with stimulating toddler section, and for larger kids, a thrilling gigantic 3-level play zone with 4-Lane Astra slide, dual sky glides, Spooky zone, Football area and so much more.
JR Laser Storm interactive laser gun arena operates in the evenings (booking essential, groups of 10+ only)
Captain Cranleighs Adventure Island (25 miles)
Cranleigh
Captain Cranleighs Adventure Island Soft play for youngsters and also a creche, within a leisure centre with swimming pools. A full afternoon's exercise and fun!
The Adventure Barn (25 miles)
Winchester
The Adventure Barn The Adventure Barn is a brilliant indoor adventure playground where your children can play safely and securely whatever the weather! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Hampshire with kids
Westows (25 miles)
Brighton
Westows Sports and soft play, parties and activity sessions. One price covers all play facilities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Brighton with kids.
Farncombe Funzone (26 miles)
Godalming
Farncombe Funzone Fun soft play suitable for children from 6 months up to about 8 years. Separate area for babies less than 15 months
Archies Launch Pad (27 miles)
Farnham
Archies Launch Pad An out of this world adventure experience. An adventure play ground with a galactic difference.
Jungle Jeans (29 miles)
Southampton
Jungle Jeans A truly magical experience awaits you at Jungle Jeans. Discover the sights and sounds of our play frame jungle while the adults sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments from the Tree Top Café, or let them join in the fun too!
Mouse World Indoor Play Centre (29 miles)
Chale
Mouse World Indoor Play Centre Indoor and outdoor play areas attached to a beautiful pub - ring for more details
Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre (29 miles)
Eastleigh
Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre Kids2Day - Children’s Indoor Activity Playground and Bouncy Castle. Open every day from 10am
Antics at The Triangle (29 miles)
Burgess HIll
Antics at The Triangle Soft play for the under 8s on a three tier frame with varying features and activities, and a dedicated area for the under 3s.
Funplex (29 miles)
Brighton
Funplex A 3 level playframe which includes a 4 lane astra slide, a softball cannon arena and a maze area with a spiral slide. For toddlers there is a 2 level playframe with its own slide, a ball pool and a large baby area.
Speckys Pirate Ship (30 miles)
Guildford
Speckys Pirate Ship Jump aboard Specky's Pirate Ship for a magic adventure on the high seas both above the waves and in the underwater world. Four storeys of soft play including ball pools, a trampoline, bungee run, tube slide, cargo net, sky glide and interactive spooky cave, all designed to "Shiver those timbers"!
Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre (31 miles)
Farnborough
Fizzy Kids Indoor Playcentre The indoor play area is purpose-built and has tunnels, slides and a huge ball pool. Free parking close to venue. Great if you are lookming for kids days out in Hampshire.
Rokers Little Angels Softplay (31 miles)
Guildford
Rokers Little Angels Softplay Enjoy the four-lane rainbow slide, helter-skelter, worm tunnel and more. There is a separate area for under 4s. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children in Surrey
Wizzy World Indoor Play Centre (32 miles)
Farnborough
Wizzy World Indoor Play Centre There are three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6.5 metres high with a great 3 lane astro slide and a superb twisting spiral slide.
Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre (33 miles)
Crawley
Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre Bright and colourful pirate themed adventure soft play with age appropriate sections up to the age of twelve.
JJ's World of Fun (33 miles)
Basingstoke
JJ's World of Fun The regions premier Childrens play and party venue, one of the largest play frames in the uk along with a 140 seat café and sofas
2 Large play areas Full of ups and downs, overs and unders, twists and turns, climbing and sliding, wibbling and wobbling across the wibbly wobbly bridges
Serendipity Sams Play Centre (34 miles)
Romsey
Serendipity Sams Play Centre Great kids indoor play centre - ring for more deatils
Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre (34 miles)
Basingstoke
Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre Play Days - indoor play centre with multilevel play equipment with toddler and junior ship with cannon ball park, straight and spiral tubes, 4 lane astro slide, sky glide, spy holes and more. Activity panels and soft blocks for the little ones in a separate area.
Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area (35 miles)
Lewes
Ocean Adventure Indoor Play Area A fun-packed soft play area over three levels for children under 8, with interactive sounds and a dedicated area for toddlers
Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre (35 miles)
Lewes
Monkey Bizness Indoor Play Centre is an indoor children’s multi-activity centre incorporating three play frames for 0-2’s, 2-5,s and a 5-12’s all of which have been designed by Europe’s leading soft play manufacturer. Meant to be one of the best playcentres in Sussex.
Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon (35 miles)
Horley
Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!! Great idea for family days out in Surrey.
Crazy Tots Soft Play (37 miles)
Leatherhead
Crazy Tots Soft Play Crazy Tots is a large soft play area incorporating a wide range of educational equipment for children aged eight years and under.
Jakes Childrens Indoor Playworld (37 miles)
Bagshot
Jakes Childrens Indoor Playworld Indoor and (weather dependent) outdoor play areas, with masses of features and toys, free wifi, AND a pet's corner!
Active Tots (37 miles)
Reading
Active Tots Indoor play area for UNDER 4s (or 1m tall) in a rural converted barn. In-house country kitchen which supplies all the bibs, bowls and beakers etc.
PlayZone Indoor Play Centre (39 miles)
Seaford
PlayZone Indoor Play Centre A new indoor football pitch or a ZigZag interactive walls party. With a bouncy castle and climbing frame plus baby area, there's something for everyone
Playworld at Kings Centre (39 miles)
East Grinstead
Playworld at Kings Centre The fun begins on the ground with hanging punch bags. A padded stairway and dark tunnel lead up to colourful obstacles that test the agility and imagination. From here, either climb to the top level or slide down to the deep ball pond.
Piccalilys Play Cafe (40 miles)
Weybridge
Piccalilys Play Cafe Plenty to keep your 0-3 years entertained, foam padded flooring, trampoline, role play kitchen, tool bench, dressing up, slide and more.
Whoosh Children's Soft Play Centre (40 miles)
Bracknell
Whoosh Children's Soft Play Centre is a three tiered indoors soft play centre for children under 11 years of age. 20 foot astra slide, tunnels, aerial runways, toddler area, slides and lots more... Café, serving hot and cold food, drink all day. Parties everyday.
Piglets - Indoor soft Play (40 miles)
Hersham
Piglets - Indoor soft Play Indoor Soft Play, Friendly Farm Animals, Outdoor Play, Lovely Things for Children, Proper Food, Cards and Wrapping Paper.
Fun Tots Soft Play (40 miles)
Chertsey
Fun Tots Soft Play Colourful indoor play area with bouncy castle, ride on toys, tunnels and much more. Suitable for 0-5 years. Please note limited opening hours.
Andover Leisure Centre (41 miles)
Andover
Andover Leisure Centre Archie's World play structure is made up from 3 levels with a variety of fun features to include; 3 super slides, Sky Glide, 3 ball pools, cargo nets, ball cannon, spiders web, rope bridge, dark room, giant ball room and lots more.
Monkey Mates Indoor Play Centre (41 miles)
Wokingham
Monkey Mates Indoor Play Centre We have an indoor area containing slides, ball pools and ball cannons and also an outdoor area complete with swings, frame, roundabout and sit and ride cars etc. we will soon be adding a traversing wall to the outside area. we have full catering facilities Serving tasty food and drinks.
The Mad House Play and Party World (42 miles)
Reading
The Mad House Play and Party World The facilities include a main play frame complete with slides, ball pool, ball cannons and sports activity area.
Escape Children's Play Centre (43 miles)
Egham
Escape Children's Play Centre Escape Children's Play Centre - indoor play area, packed to the brim with excitement from ball pits to slides, with a jungle theme.
Jupiter Jos (43 miles)
West Ewell
Jupiter Jos Soft Play Centre and Café with garden area. Open 7 days a week. We have a weekly activity programme and offer a party service.
The Arc (43 miles)
Caterham
The Arc Indoor Soft Play for kids of all ages- swing, play, explore all under a magnificent 60 meter dragon!
There's drama, dance and art classes plus a great cafe and bistro serving lunches, meals, drinks and snacks! Free parking, a warm welcome and friendly faces!
Manic Monsters (44 miles)
Edenbridge
Manic Monsters Manic Monsters - indoor soft playcentre - the kidzfunzone includes three slides, battle guns, the giant hamster wheel, a spooky cave, maze runs and much, much more. In addition there is a climbing wall, pedal go-karts and a ball games area.
Serendipity Sams Play and Party Centre (45 miles)
Christchurch
Serendipity Sams Play and Party Centre Great kids indoor play centre - ring for more deatils
Krazy Play Days (45 miles)
Reading
Krazy Play Days - the huge warehouse provides the perfect setting for indoor play and there's plenty of room to sit at a table or on our comfy sofas and armchairs.
Krazy Klub (46 miles)
Thatcham
Krazy Klub Soft play with kiddies' rock climbing wall, tube slide, adventure play, and toddlers' area with soft structure, to name but a few features. Everything is specifically designed to enhance motor neurone skills in the different age groups.
Antics (46 miles)
Warlingham
Antics Bright, colourful and fun - a social hotspot for mums and carers where the kids can exhaust themselves and the mums can do the opposite!
Eddie Catz (46 miles)
Newbury
Eddie Catz One of the very best in indoor play, Eddie Catz is the place to bring your child to play, have a party, take a class or join a workshop or an event! Our fun, safe environment has something for every child to do and our café and lounge areas offer a bit of down time for grown-ups.
Kidspace Croydon (46 miles)
Croydon
Kidspace Croydon Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! A fantastic day out for all the family!
Heathrow Gym (47 miles)
Hounslow
Heathrow Gym Jumbo's Gym Playframe has Climbing Frames, Foam Pits, Trampoline, Bars, Beams, Climbing Wall and Soft Play Equipment and Aladdins Cave of magic is a unique Sensory Room designed for interactive learning and relaxation with a variety of activities, including sound, touch and smell
Eddie Catz (48 miles)
Wimbledon
Eddie Catz is more than a Children's Playcentre – it combines an ample play structure, multi purpose sports pitch as well a great Café restaurant and grown up lounge area.
Funky Monkeys (48 miles)
Hounslow
Funky Monkeys Premier Indoor Activity Centre and Healthy Eating Café for children aged 8 and under. We provide pre-school activities for children to enjoy during the week. We also offer a range of exciting party packages including themed parties such as mini-makeover and cookery parties.
Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy (48 miles)
Colliers Wood
Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!
Hugo's Play Centre (48 miles)
Richmond Upon Thames
Hugo's Play Centre Hugo’s Play Centre has apparently now closed it's doors
Cheeky Charlies Play Centre (48 miles)
Maidenhead
Cheeky Charlies Play Centre Large indoor play area with 3 levels with separate area for under 3's
Snakes and Ladders (48 miles)
Slough
Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable café.
Thanks for all the great things to do and Things for Active Kids to do near Chichester with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in West Sussex can enjoy the great day out as well.
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