If you know of any other great indoor play areas near Clacton On Sea which aren't listed on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS, please get in contact with us, so we can add them to the website and share the fun places to go with other children - thanks a lot
Indoor Play Areas near to Clacton On Sea
Play Rascals (2 miles)
Clacton On Sea
Play Rascals Indoor adventure play with a dedicated section for the under 3's, including ball pool, raised tunnel and slide and an array of toys. For the older children a fascinating labyrinth of nets, climbing walls and slides. Also outdoor play in summer.
Gymboree (10 miles)
Colchester
Gymboree Gymboree Play & Music offers interactive classes for babies and children from newborn to under 5. Our classes feature sensory stimulation, exploration and learning through play, music and movement.
Little Monsters (12 miles)
Harwich
Little Monsters Standard soft-play fare, toddler area, ball pit, slides and colourful toys etc.. Cafe on site, parties offered.
Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre (13 miles)
Colchester
Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre This is the ultimate in climbing frames with over 5000 sq ft on three levels. Children will be entertained for hours as they bounce on the Aztec Ruins; scream in the spook rooms with strobes, smoke machines and skeleton squeeze rollers.
Childsplay Adventureland (13 miles)
Colchester
Childsplay Adventureland For the older children there are three ball ponds with slides, a large spooky area fitted with special effects, aerial glide, spiders webs, giant rapids and a cascading ball foundation for them to explore.
Jungle Adventure (14 miles)
Colchester
Jungle Adventure Huge jungle themed indoor adventure play offering terrific features like aerial glides, ball pools it rains in, cannons, trampolines, assault course and more. In the toddler sensory zone everything apparently comes to life, including a talking tree!
Funtasia (14 miles)
Felixstowe
Funtasia kids indoor play centre housed with felixstowe leisure centre - ring for more information
Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy (18 miles)
Ipswich
Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy The usual good quality Wacky Warehouseplay structure attached to the Punch & Judy pub - ring for details - great for wet days when you copuld do with an hour and the kids need a good runaround.
Snakes and Ladders Ipswich (18 miles)
Ipswich
Snakes and Ladders Ipswich Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. Plus there's our Mini Play Street and toddlers seperate safe play area. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax on comfortable leather sofas in our café.
Wam Bam Boomerang (18 miles)
Burnham On Crouch
Wam Bam Boomerang Indoor play and party centre, offering dedicated toddler area and much excitement and craziness for the bigger ones.
Play2Day Indoor Play Centre (20 miles)
Ipswich
Play2Day Indoor Play Centre - is the area's children's indoor play centre with plenty of play for the most energetic children, seating for supervisors plus a well stocked cafe. You can play, party, eat and relax. You can also combine your stay with an exciting game at Lazer2day
Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights (20 miles)
Maldon
Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights It’s great place to take the whole family whatever the weather! There is an amazing giant play frame that is over 6 meters high with a series of exciting climbing structures and educational toys and packed with slides, fun areas to explore and loads more!
Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre (24 miles)
Southend On Sea
Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre Kids Kingdom has approximately 8,000 square feet of play including a 14 foot vertical drop slide and our own 14 foot JELLY MOUNTAIN as well as obstacle course climbs and run.
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (25 miles)
Chelmsford
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre We are a fun and exciting place for children to come and use up all their energy. We have a suitable softplay area for toddlers all on one level. Another softplay section on two levels for toddlers and youngters. Also a baby section with mats, baby gyms and toys.
Monkey Bizzness (25 miles)
Hockley
Monkey Bizzness Traverse climbing wall, 4 Lane waterfall Astra slide, Canon soft ball shootout guns, 5-a-side football and basketball court, separate under-5's area with mini cars, ball juggler, educational key panels etc
Cheeky Monkeez (25 miles)
South Woodham Ferrers
Cheeky Monkeez Play centre for children aged 0-5 years separate baby area for non- walkers. Strong emphasis on imaginative play. Cafe area for 40.
Crazy Kids Adventure Play (25 miles)
Braintree
Crazy Kids Adventure Play An exciting wonderland of fantasy and adventure play awaits! A massive, air conditioned, modern warehouse fitted out for high adventure and excitement in a controlled and monitored environment. This is children's playtime entertainment at it's very best and safest.
Rayleigh Megazone (28 miles)
Rayleigh
Rayleigh Megazone A unique, multi age family laser game, staff controlled and easy to follow.
Playworld - Ocean Adventure (29 miles)
Stowmarket
Playworld - Ocean Adventure There are ball ponds, slides, a large inflatable play area (May to September), an aerial glide, slides, a spooky room, scramble nets and a toddlers' area.
Herne Bay Hippodrome (29 miles)
Herne Bay
Herne Bay Hippodrome The play area is suitable for a range of age groups with designated areas for the under 2’s, under 5’s and over 5’s, together with a party room and a private party play area.
Walley World Indoor Adventure Playground (30 miles)
Margate
Walley World Indoor Adventure Playground Childrens indoor activity centre with staff supervised play. Cafe also on site.
The Megazone - 5-10 Years.
The Minizone - Under 5 Years.
Ollies Childrens Indoor Play Centre (30 miles)
Margate
Ollies Childrens Indoor Play Centre Four level indoor play area for 12s and under, also offers creche. As housed in a leisure centre, plenty of sporting opportunities exist including swimming.
Jungle Jims (30 miles)
Birchington
Jungle Jims An enormous family entertainment centre with falconry, crafts, kiddie karts and both indoor and outdoor play areas full of thrilling and colourful equipment. A full day!
Snappys Adventure Play (31 miles)
Whitstable
Snappys Adventure Play Dinosaur themed large indoor Adventure Centre.
Partyman World Of Play (31 miles)
Basildon
Partyman World Of Play Basildon's BIGGEST indoor play centre! With the UK's ONLY indoor climb-able volcano! With a fully licensed bar and restaurant, two huge themed play structures, soft play, go karts, a football pitch, toddlers area, sensory zone, free internet access and comfy seating.
Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre (33 miles)
Basildon
Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre - is a children's indoor soft play centre for babies to big kids.
Coco Nuts Play Ltd (34 miles)
Dunmow
Coco Nuts Play Ltd Multi tiered frame indoor play facility with dedicated toddler areas and varying bonus features! Outside play area with bouncy castle open May to September. Parties hosted in animal themed rooms.
Adventure Submarine (34 miles)
Ramsgate
Adventure Submarine Two tier adventure play with ball pit, slide, etc.. Also offer a timetable of weekly activities like bounce and rhyme and story-time.
Small Monsters (35 miles)
Stanford-le-Hope
Small Monsters is an indoor adventure play area for the under five's and their parents.
Merry Go Round (35 miles)
Sittingbourne
Merry Go Round Children's adventure play centre, conveniently based on the Eurolink Estate close to the centre of Sittingbourne. Our aim is to provide children with a safe play area. We also have a specified area for the under 5s.
Cheeky Chimps Funhouse (35 miles)
Haverhill
Cheeky Chimps Funhouse Wildlife themed soft adventure play with age appropriate sections including a baby room.
Also has private room for nursing mothers.
Kidzone Haverhill (37 miles)
Haverhill
Kidzone Haverhill Multi-level climbing and adventure area with lots of different areas to play in in this great indoor play centre in Suffolk.
Kids-Kingdom (37 miles)
Canterbury
Kids-Kingdom Offers a castle themed play area with apparatus designed for children aged 4 to 10 years, as well as apparatus designed for children aged up to 4. Also has nursery and cafe.
Kids Play (37 miles)
Bury St Edmunds
Kids Play Smile – it's Kid's Play! Every corner of Kids Play in Bury St Edmunds is bursting with fun! With numerous fun indoor activities, you are sure to find something the whole family will enjoy. Kids can brave the speedy drop slide, shoot the fun ball cannons and scramble through tunnels on the giant playframe… why not bounce on trampolines, dive into the ball pond or spin on the tyre swings?
CurveMotion (38 miles)
Bury St Edmunds
CurveMotion The indoor venue will contain facilities for all age groups including roller disco, interactive play areas, skate ramps, mega slides and party areas
Monkey Bizz (39 miles)
Rochester
Monkey Bizz Lose yourself in the jungle of rope swings, slides and mazes. Hide in the spooky caves, 'swim' through the jungle 'lake' and escape over the rope bridge. Good idea if you're after fun family days out in kent with kids.
Fun Drum (40 miles)
Gillingham
Fun Drum Large indoor play centre with Tarzan swings, slides and a ball pool.
Monsters Ltd Indoor Play Centre (40 miles)
Diss
Monsters Ltd Indoor Play Centre A secure environment where your "little monsters and angels" can play in safety. Cram packed with adventure and suprises, food and drink for all.
Tumble Downs (41 miles)
Saffron Walden
Tumble Downs Children and adults will love this new centre - there is lots to keep the children amused whilst the parents relax in the Tumble Downs cafe area with comfortable sofas. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Essex
Play Space (42 miles)
Bishops Stortford
Play Space The huge range of colourful play equipment in this spacious facility is separated into several sections for age suitability: under 2s, under 4s and over 4s. So there's less fear of anyone getting squashed!
Partyman World of Play (43 miles)
Grays
Partyman World of Play Join in the fun with a fantastic three level soft play structure, a majestic sports arena, super swirling slides, shooting ball cannons, drop slides and stupendous stage shows.
Junglee Fun Hornchurch (43 miles)
Hornchurch
Junglee Fun Hornchurch Designed for the under 7s and run by a former Ofsted inspector, this colourful fully equipped purpose built soft play area is a great place for children to interact and burn off their excess energy.
Adventure Island Play Barn (43 miles)
Sawbridgeworth
Adventure Island Play Barn - indoor children's play centre incorporating a toddler area for the under 5's, soft play, slides, an aerial runway and ball ponds plus other exciting children's play modules.
Kidspace Romford (44 miles)
Romford
Kidspace Romford Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! Kidspace is different. And proud of it. We have taken the very best elements of activities from the top leisure park operators in Europe and developed a new breed of centre.
Wild n Wacky (44 miles)
Harlow
Wild n Wacky A state of the art, jungle-themed indoor play & party centre for 0 to 12 year olds offering play, parties, private hire and freshly prepared food and beverages. Facilities include: state of the art three-tier play frame, 160 seater air conditioned cafe, free wifi internet access, leather sofas and free customer parking.
Moo Play Farm (45 miles)
Brampton
Moo Play Farm Moo Play Farm - Play Barn has Softplay for toddlers and the BIG MOO playframe with SUPER SLIDES for children up to 12 years old. We also offer a PARTY ROOM for Discos and Karaoke. With underfloor heating throughout, you are guaranteed to stay warm whatever the weather
Tiny Town (45 miles)
Aylesford
Tiny Town Tiny Town' represents a new concept in Children's soft play areas with state of the art 3G astro-turf football pitches, changing room and bespoke party log cabins. The 20,000 sq ft 'Town' is made up of a number of soft play zones which are both educational and entertaining.
Adventure Kidz (45 miles)
Aylesford
Adventure Kidz Indoor Adventure Centre with high ropes AND indoor quad bikes! They also have brand new soft play with multiple slides, including a 6 metre drop slide, football and basketball area, a toddlers’ zone, five party rooms and so much more!
Wear M Out Indoor Playcentre (46 miles)
Maidstone
Wear M Out Indoor Playcentre - a huge area with ball pools, slides and climbing platforms at different heights as well as spaces with football and netball goals.
Fun 2 Play (47 miles)
Thetford
Fun 2 Play Large 3 level play structure with 4 lane astra slide, spiral slide, tube slide, ball pool, spook room plus many more fun features suitable for older children.
Sobell Leisure Centre (47 miles)
Highbury and Islington
Sobell Leisure Centre A soft indoor adventure playground for toddlers up to 1.45m tall (4foot 7inches) - three floors and thousands of square feet of excitement - Dedicated under 1m area - available to hire for childrens parties
Imagine Play Centre (48 miles)
Ashford
Imagine Play Centre Experience Kent's biggest children's indoor play centre. Huge play structures, triple storey wave slide, trampolines, large padded football area, baby/toddler areas and Imagine Village with little cars. Hot and cold food served all day. Themed parties and seasonal events.
Jumppin Jacks Funhouse (48 miles)
Mildenhall
Jumppin Jacks Funhouse A fantastic three tier purpose built indoor adventure play centre and party venue for children aged 0-10 years of age. Dedicated toddler section.
Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn (48 miles)
Fulbourn
Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn Come and have fun at Cheeky Monkeys Playbarn - where you can whiz down slides, climb across rope bridges, squeeze through the rollers, wriggle through the chimney stack or relax in the ball pit! Outdoors you can drive the play combine and tractors, explore the house or dig in the sandpit, jump on the sputnik or cuddle the pets.
Kidz Planet (48 miles)
Folkstone
Kidz Planet Different areas for age suitability, with a multitude of fun colourful features, toys and equipment. Cafe also on site.
Treasure Island Soft Play (50 miles)
Swanley
Treasure Island Soft Play Soft play for the smaller household members in White Oaks Leisure Centre, which has loads to do - check weblink for details
Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre (50 miles)
Sidcup
Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre 3 sections according to age groups,Baby,Toddler & Junior Zones - Ball Pond,Soft Play areas,Multiple level Play Frame,Helter Skelter (part see through) a large 4 lane Slide,Punch Bags etc. - available for children's party hire
Tumble In The Jungle (51 miles)
Walthamstow
Tumble In The Jungle A Jungle adventure for children big and small, allow them to let off steam, make new friends and explore our exiting Jungle themed soft play area.
Adventure Island Playpark (51 miles)
Lowestoft
Adventure Island Playpark Large Pirate Ship indoor adventure soft play park on multi-levels.
Funky Fun House (52 miles)
Cambridge
Funky Fun House - lots of fantastic facilities including big slides, a tubular helter skelter, some air cannons which fire foam balls, and lots of challenging climbing surfaces.
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure (52 miles)
Cheshunt
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure Indoor soft play area offering a warm welcome, delicious refreshments and a great place for kids to have fun. We also have a wonderful outdoor garden area with bouncy castle and slide. So come and join the adventure!
Happy Hoppers Indoor Soft Play Area (52 miles)
Paddock Wood
Happy Hoppers Indoor Soft Play Area A whole host of fabulous play equipment to get children’s hearts pumping and their imaginations racing.Perfect for under 11’s. Children can scream with delight as they fly down the tube slide, navigate the rope walkways or push their way through the hanging obstacles.
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (53 miles)
Royston
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre Children's Indoor Soft Play Centre based in Royston Leisure Centre
Playbarn (54 miles)
Poringland
Playbarn The Playbarn - a fun packed indoor and outdoor centre especially designed for children aged 7 or under.
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre (55 miles)
Palmers Green
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.
Adventure Kingdom (55 miles)
Bromley
Adventure Kingdom Adventure Kingdom is one of the biggest indoor play facilities in South London filled with ball ponds, slides, an air mountain and much more. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
Wear M Out Play Centre (56 miles)
Tonbridge
Wear M Out Play Centre Wear 'M' Out offer kids the chance to have fun in a safe environment, whilst parents can enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat.
Planet Zoom (56 miles)
Ely
Planet Zoom Planet Zoom play centre offers the youngsters the chance to run amok in complete safety and security.
Little Dinosaurs (57 miles)
Alexandra Park
Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre (57 miles)
Crouch End
Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre Playaway has apparently closed down - let me know if you know differently
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre (57 miles)
Finchley
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.
Ourspace Children's Play Centre (58 miles)
Tunbridge Wells
Ourspace Children's Play Centre A massive play frame for older children to explore, they can rocket down our huge starry Astra slide, spin and twirl down our coiled slide or glide down to earth at a gentler pace on our rainbow slide There are air cannons to fire, places to hide, and fun to be had at every turn!
Whale of a Time (58 miles)
Cambridge
Whale of a Time Cambridge's newest childrens indoor softplay centre with two separate state of the art challenging and stimulating playframes, along with two dedicated party areas decorated with all the kids favourite cbeebies characters. All supported by an upmarket cafe serving high quality hot and cold food and drinks.
Jungle Mania Play Centre (58 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Jungle Mania Play Centre A fab indoor play structure with three feature-packed levels and a separate toddlers area, containing a whole host of enjoyable and educational activities. Jungle Mania has over 65 play features
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre (58 miles)
Potters Bar
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre Monster themed play area with many great and classic features for the under eights, attached to a leisure centre and visible from the pool. Has separate toddler section, suitably equipped.
Birchwood Indoor Play Area (59 miles)
Hatfield
Birchwood Indoor Play Area A Softplay Centre on three levels for Toddlers and Children to enjoy.
A variety of slides, tunnels and ladders to keep them entertained for hours.
Hatfield Kids Funzone (59 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield Kids Funzone Hatfield Kids Funzone, is a large indoor muti-level soft play centre
Brewers Fayre Broadland View (59 miles)
Norwich
Brewers Fayre Broadland View Wacky Warehouse style "Fun Factory" indoor play centre attached to this large pub. Multi-levelled play centre which the kids running themselves ragged on. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids
Princess Diana Memorial Playground (60 miles)
Kensington
Princess Diana Memorial Playground Over 70,000 children enjoy this free playground each year. Kids love to play, explore, dash about, and let their imaginations soar in this magical space. There is a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various toys and play sculptures.
Monkey Business (60 miles)
Great Yarmouth
Monkey Business A premium children's indoor activity centre, combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent healthy eating cafe. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Great Yarmouth with kids
Topsy Turvy World (61 miles)
Brent Cross
Topsy Turvy World - a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.
Gambado (61 miles)
Chelsea
Gambado - is family entertainment with a twist!
Giant play-frame, dodgem cars, didi cars, carousel ride, free weekly activity classes, reading corner, and LOADS more!!! All this plus lots comfortable seating with free internet and wireless, regular email discounts for our members!
Antics (62 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!
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre (62 miles)
Hitchin
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre Indoor Soft Play Centre with Multi-Zone Play Frame, Baby and Toddler area. Ball Pools, Wendy House, Slide and Lots of Toys. Term Time Activities, Birthday Parties, Disco's and of course Coffee, Lunch, Snacks and Dinners too! Perfect for Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Childminders and Groups.
Space 2 Play (62 miles)
Hitchin
Space 2 Play Large indoor soft play centre in huge 10,000 sq feet building. Secure gated entry, CCTV, separate toddler and baby areas with go Karts and one of the first indoor zip wires in the country. Food freshly prepared on the premises and they even do Sunday roasts!
Bramleys Big Adventure (62 miles)
London
Bramleys Big Adventure - London's Most Central kids indoor playcentre with Gift Shop and Family Cafe. Great london day out idea for small kids and toddlers. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Adventure World (62 miles)
London Colney
Adventure World The Adventure World soft play area caters for children aged 6 months to 11 years with 3 dedicated areas of fun, under 2's, under 5's and 5 - 11 years. Warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer it's the perfect place to escape whatever the weather.
Kidspace Croydon (62 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!
Planet Zoom (62 miles)
East Dereham
Planet Zoom The Planet Zoom play centre offers the youngsters the chance to run amok in complete safety and security.
Manic Monsters (62 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.
Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy (63 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!!!
Eddie Catz (63 miles)
Putney
Eddie Catz Eddie Catz has a softplay area, climbing frame, video games, kiddie rides and a café serving salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, frozen yogurts & smoothies. Holiday camps, after school clubs for kids 6-12 and weekday classes for under 5's - inlcuding Baby Signing, Music, Art, Dance and French - are popular.
Cafe Kidz (63 miles)
Biggleswade
Cafe Kidz We are a children's indoor soft play area, catering for 0 – 7 year olds. We offer an hour's play while mums, dads, grandparents, or childminders can watch their little ones in the comfort of our coffee shop and enjoy a freshly ground coffee and a luxury cake or muffin!
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre (63 miles)
St Albans
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre - huge inddor play centre with separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. So you can have a sit down and a cup of tea while the kids run themselves ragged - job done!!
Eddie Catz (63 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.
Crystal Lakes Play Barn (63 miles)
Fenstanton
Crystal Lakes Play Barn Has it all for kids from 11 months to 10 years. Non-stop fun in the spectacular Farm themed inside and the action packed Outback themed ouside.
Big Space Indoor Play Centre (64 miles)
Harpenden
Big Space Indoor Play Centre Parent friendly equipment so you can join in or watch more easily - Over 300m2 of Adventure Play Equipment for kids up to 12yrs including Freefall and Wavy Slides - Coffee Bar and lounge - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
The Arc (64 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!
Partyman World Of Play (65 miles)
Wembley
Partyman World Of Play Large kids play centre in Wembley. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box (66 miles)
Greenford
Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!
Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms (66 miles)
Perivale
Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!
Hugo's Play Centre (66 miles)
Richmond Upon Thames
Hugo's Play Centre Hugo’s Play Centre has apparently now closed it's doors
Snakes and Ladders Play Centre (66 miles)
Brentford
Snakes and Ladders Play Centre is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable cafe. Great day out in london for small children and toddlers too.
Parents Paradise (66 miles)
Bushey
Parents Paradise Indoor play centre with separate baby and toddler area, over 5's play frame, Go Kart track and Football Arena. Mezzanine floor with pool, air hockey tables and comfy sofas. The Paradise Cafe serves great family meals, snacks and the best coffee this side of Seattle!
Gambado Watford (67 miles)
Watford
Gambado Watford A dodgems track, carousel, climbing wall (only open from 4pm Monday- Friday during term time), huge playframe, toddler/ sensory area, licensed Yum Yum cafe, serving healthy options or treats for all, adult lounge with free WiFi and internet access and the icing on the cake fantastic party areas!
MB's Funhouse (67 miles)
Hemsby
MB's Funhouse Fantastic indoor play area which appeals to both children and their carers! We have a lovely comfy seating area for the Grownups, a full licensed bar, a great menu that is freshly cooked to order, large screen tv, and we are totally FREE to get in!
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion (67 miles)
Watford
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion - the usual Wacky Warehouse formula - big playframe inddor play centre - bung the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a break from the little darlings.
Brewsters Fun Factory (68 miles)
St Neots
Brewsters Fun Factory Brewsters Fun Factory has a Fun Factory, which is a great multi-level kids play area. Can also be booked out of childrens parties where staff can do face painting and loads of other entertainment. Lots of different food for kids.
Playworld at Kings Centre (68 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.
Jupiter Jos (68 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.
Eat n Play (68 miles)
St Neots
Eat n Play Part of Eat 'n' Bowl bowling alley, they have slides, rides, mammoth balls and a separate baby area.
Funzone (68 miles)
Huntingdon
Funzone Set within One Leisure Huntingdon this is a multi tiered adventure soft play frame with great classic fun features. Nice to finish them off as a treat after swimming or sports in the centre.
Funky Monkeys (69 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.
Futures Fun Factory (69 miles)
Luton
Futures Fun Factory Our indoor soft play centre is an ideal place for children to have fun in a safe and exciting environment, packed with creative play equipment with dedicated areas for toddlers and babies. Adults can relax in a warm and friendly environment while enjoying some light refreshments from Futures Cafe.
Clambers Indoor Soft Play Centre (69 miles)
Hastings
Clambers Indoor Soft Play Centre Clambers Soft Play Centre - climbing frame, scramble nets, tarzan ropes, swing bags, baall ponds and a slide with a special play area for the smaller customer.
Heathrow Gym (70 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
Wacky Warehouse - Air Balloon (71 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.
Stompers Play Centre (72 miles)
North Walsham
Stompers Play Centre Come play at Stompers, North Walsham's exciting indoor play centre for children. There are three separate play zones providing a safe and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 12 years. Whatever the weather we are open for lots of fun and great food.
Toddler World (72 miles)
Dunstable
Toddler World Toddler World - Indoor play centre in Dunstable - ring for more details
Snakes and Ladders (72 miles)
Dunstable
Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. Plus there's electric motor bikes, and for younger visitors a Home Corner, Water Play and Construction Zone. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax on comfy leather sofas in our comfortable café.
Crazy Tots Soft Play (73 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.
Megafun Play Centre (73 miles)
Fakenham
Megafun Play Centre Slides and tubes and play centre play structure
Piglets - Indoor soft Play (73 miles)
Hersham
Piglets - Indoor soft Play Indoor Soft Play, Friendly Farm Animals, Outdoor Play, Lovely Things for Children, Proper Food, Cards and Wrapping Paper.
Play 2 Day (73 miles)
Wisbech
Play 2 Day Children's play and activity centre for 0 to 11 year olds, with dedicated baby and toddler area. Also home to the 'Walk of Death' and the biggest drop slide in Cambridgeshire!
Treasure Chest Soft Play Centre (73 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.
The Kidzone (74 miles)
Berkhamsted
The Kidzone - the purpose built multi-level play-frame offers a challenge for the more energetic and adventurous child with it's Rope Bridges, Hamster Wheel and Drop Slide. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Elephant Playbarn (75 miles)
Mundesley
Elephant Playbarn The Elephant Playbarn is a beautifully converted Norfolk flint barn full of all the soft play toys that children love; ball pools, bouncy castles and climbing frames, especially designed for children to slip, slide, bounce and generally have a lot of fun.
Piccalilys Play Cafe (75 miles)
Weybridge
Piccalilys Play Cafe Plenty to keep your 0-3 years entertained, foam padded flooring, trampoline, role play kitchen, tool bench, dressing up, slide and more.
Adventure Island (26 miles)
Southend on Sea
Adventure Island Situated on Southend Seafront on both sides of the world famous pier, the park boasts over 40 rides and attractions!
Dickens World (38 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.
The Hop Farm Family Park (52 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.
Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (56 miles)
Lowestoft
Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park It is the perfect fun packed day out for all ages and interests. Adrenalin fuelled thrills & spills for the bravest adventurers! Fun rides for all the family including some just for the little ones! Wonderful shows with sea lions, parrots, acrobats and clowns.
Dinosaur Adventure Park (64 miles)
Lenwade
Dinosaur Adventure Park Come face to face with giants of the past on our dinosaur trail. Discover the lost world maze and meet creatures great and small in the Secret Animal Garden. If you are looking for family days out in Nofolk, you must come here.
Bewilderwood (65 miles)
Wroxham
Bewilderwood A huge forest of wild family fun and adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, storytelling, marsh walks and really yummy food.
Chessington World of Adventures (70 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!
Seaquarium at Clacton Pier (< 1 mile)
Clacton on Sea
Seaquarium at Clacton Pier An informative, educational, fun learning opportunity to appreciate from an up close perspective some of the intriguing creatures surrounding our coastal areas.
Colchester Zoo (14 miles)
Colchester
Colchester Zoo One of the finest zoos in Europe with over 250 species of animals set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. A great place to go if you are looking for family days out in Essex.
Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery (21 miles)
Colchester
Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery This pleasant child friendly enterprise offers pony rides, pony care sessions and pony themed birthday parties. For all things equine, this is your place!
Havergate Island (23 miles)
Aldeburgh
Havergate Island A haven for large numbers of ducks and wading birds, also a great place to see brown hares at close range. Access is by boat only and pre-booking is essential.
Sealife Adventure (26 miles)
Southend-on-Sea
Sealife Adventure There is no greater adventure than the one that takes place beneath our planets ocean waves. From sharks to tropical fish - all under one roof at sealife. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Essex.
Tropical Wings World of Wildlife (26 miles)
Chelmsford
Tropical Wings World of Wildlife Set in acres of attractive gardens and features one of the largest butterfly houses in the country. There are many different species of birds, insects and animals available to interact with.
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary (28 miles)
Stowmarket
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - houses over 70 raptors in spacious aviaries. There are two spectacular flying displays daily and you will also find Red Squirrels, Chipmunks, the Raptor Hospital, the Barclays Sensory Garden, a woodland walk, picnic areas and, for the children, a mini-maze and adventure frame.
Wildwood (32 miles)
Herne Bay
Wildwood Get nose to nose with British wildlife here at Wildwood, a centre for British wildlife. We are home to those animals which used to roam our countryside – like wolves, wild boar, beaver, lynx and wild horses – as well as those found in the woods today, such as badgers, deer, otters and foxes.
Wingham Wildlife Park (35 miles)
Canterbury
Wingham Wildlife Park Butterfly house, reptile house, monkeys, parrot house, meerkats, adventure play area and picnic area, lots more.
Howletts Wild Animal Park (36 miles)
Canterbury
Howletts Wild Animal Park - a family day out where education, conservation and fun combine in over 100 acres of ancient parkland. Howletts is home to some of the world's most rare and endangered animals, including gorillas, tigers, black rhino and the largest herd of African elephants in the UK.
Rare Species Conservation Centre (37 miles)
Sandwich
Rare Species Conservation Centre Ethical preservation of endangered species, with live exhibits from Autralasia, Indochina, the Middle East and Africa.
Oasis Camel Centre (40 miles)
Halesworth
Oasis Camel Centre A great family day out with all the friendly animals: camels, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, goats, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs and even ferrets!
Old MacDonald's Farm (41 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
Linton Zoo (43 miles)
Linton
Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing enjoyable family days out in Cambridgeshire. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Grevy's Zebra, Snow Leopards, Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others.
Banham Zoo (46 miles)
Banham
Banham Zoo - enjoy the ultimate fun filled day out at one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country. Banham Zoo rated amongst UK's top three Zoos by WHICH? A must go to place if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk.
Africa Alive! (50 miles)
Lowestoft
Africa Alive! Take your family on a walking safari at one of the UK's largest and most exciting wildlife attractions. Explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, hyaenas and hundreds more African animals and birds. See The Plains of Africa an awe-inspiring recreation of the African savannah, where the animals of the plains room freely together as they would in the wild.
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (50 miles)
Hythe
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park Port Lympne: The Aspinall Wild Animal Experience, in Kent, houses over 500 rare and endangered animals across 400 acres of grounds complete with period mansion and gardens. Port Lympne is the home of the African Experience: An unforgettable guided safari adventure where wild animals roam free together as if on the plains of Africa.
Eagle Heights (50 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.
Paradise Wildlife Park (52 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.
Shepreth Wildlife Park (53 miles)
Royston
Shepreth Wildlife Park There are many different animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park just waiting to meet you. So come along and enjoy a great day out - and remember, your visit helps us to help the animals.
Pets Corner (53 miles)
Lowestoft
Pets Corner For monkeys, meerkats and more, take the whole family down to Oulton Broad where you can feed and pet many of the animals from the terrific range on show.
Sea Life London Aquarium (58 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 (59 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.
Beaver Water World (60 miles)
Tatsfield
Beaver Water World - gardens and animal rescue centre, specialising in reptiles.
Battersea Park Children's Zoo (60 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 Centre Great Yarmouth (61 miles)
Great Yarmouth
Sea Life Centre Great Yarmouth brings you closer than you ever imagined to a breath taking world of underwater life. The Centre is home to more than 40 displays, including a 250,000 litre tropical Ocean Display where you can see our new arrivals – two green sea turtles.
Groombridge Enchanted Forest (62 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.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (63 miles)
Great Yarmouth
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens has a large range of monkeys, birds, pandas, wild cats and other animals housed in the grounds of Thrigby Hall.
The Raptor Foundation (64 miles)
Woodhurst
The Raptor Foundation The Raptor Foundation is a bird of prey sanctuary and hospital. It is a unique and exciting place for children and adults alike to meet and learn about owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards in a 30 acre site. There are over 300 raptors and more than 25 species, many of which are threatened or endangered.
Butterfly World (65 miles)
St Albans
Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.
Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre (66 miles)
Biggleswade
Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre One of the UK's Largest Bird of Prey Centres - with over 300 birds and displays throughout the day - ring for details or check their website (it isn't actually working at the moment though)
The Tropical Zoo (66 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 British Wildlife Centre (67 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
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings (69 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.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (73 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.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (73 miles)
Fakenham
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens - a fantastic action-packed day out where kids can get close to nature and learn new things about British wildlife. The nature reserve was the base for the popular BBC Springwatch show for three years running, and is home to a variety of common and rare birds, plus red squirrels and their four kittens.
Hollytrees Museum (13 miles)
Colchester
Hollytrees Museum Follow the story around this beautiful Georgian building taking in domestic life and childhood in Colchester over the past 300 years. Meet many different characters from the past and experience Colchester's fascinating history.
Natural History Museum Colchester (13 miles)
Colchester
Natural History Museum Colchester A fascinating chance to get closer to nature. Find out about wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change in a family friendly environment full of hands on activities.
Colchester Castle Museum (13 miles)
Colchester
Colchester Castle Museum Lots of hands-on exhibits of appeal to children and adults alike. Displays on castle prisons, medieval and norman colchester - lots going on.
Museum of East Anglian Life (28 miles)
Stowmarket
Museum of East Anglian Life Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on this beautiful 75 acre site, get steamed up with the powerful engines, meet the friendly animals including Suffolk Punch Horses and rare breads of cattle and sheep, Discover 15 splendidly restored historic buildings and lots more to do.
Powell-Cotton Museum (30 miles)
Birchington
Powell-Cotton Museum The Museum now comprises eight galleries displaying many significant and world-class objects, including a huge quantity of taxidermy animals of the world in their naturalistic settings!
Canterbury Heritage with Rupert Bear (36 miles)
Canterbury
Canterbury Heritage with Rupert Bear From Roman settlement to Rupert Bear, see the history of Canterbury through fascinating objects, hands on displays and activities all set in the magnificent medieval Poor Priests' Hospital.
Canterbury Roman Museum (36 miles)
Canterbury
Canterbury Roman Museum Explore the Roman town beneath your feet. Canterbury’s underground Roman Museum is built around the remains of a Roman town house with mosaics preserved where excavated. Discover amazing finds including a hoard of hidden treasure, stroll through the marketplace and look inside recreated Roman rooms.
Moyse's Hall Museum (37 miles)
Bury St Edmunds
Moyse's Hall Museum For almost a thousand years Moyse's Hall has looked out over the Market Place of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. It has seen many changes since it was built in 1180 and provides an excellent setting in which to trace the unfolding story of West Suffolk, through displays which range from prehistoric times right through to the present.
The House on the Hill Toy Museum (41 miles)
Stansted Mountfitchet
The House on the Hill Toy Museum This is the largest privately-owned toy museum in Europe with over 80,000 individual items
of mixed antiquity on display, based on the collection of one man who started in 1946 by buying a Hornby train set with his pocket money.
Kent Life (44 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.
National Horse Racing Museum (45 miles)
Newmarket
National Horse Racing Museum The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Explore the galleries with their Junior Fun Tour and enjoy dressing up in the Practical Gallery.
The Henry Moore Foundation (46 miles)
Much Hadham
The Henry Moore Foundation A great visit for all the family to the beautiful former home of artist Henry Moore. A 70-acre estate including outdoor sculpture gardens, restored house and studios, gallery, refreshments and shop. Please book your visit. DOWTK recommend for a FULL day you undertake this attraction in conjunction with other nearby entertainment.
Imperial War Museum Duxford (48 miles)
Duxford
Imperial War Museum Duxford One of the world's most spectacular aviation heritage complexes with 200 aircraft, the American Air Museum and a fine collection of military vehicles plus special exhibitions including, the Normandy Experience and Monty. The Museum holds four Air Shows, a Military Vehicle Show plus other events throughout the year.
Cambridge Museum of Technology (52 miles)
Cambridge
Cambridge Museum of Technology The museum showsx the history of power through the ages - check website for details
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (52 miles)
Cambridge
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Lots of things to do for kids and a lot of it dinosaur related - mega bonus!!
Whipple Museum of the History of Science (52 miles)
Cambridge
Whipple Museum of the History of Science I have been told has: 12 activity boxes for young children (our 2 and 5 year olds love them) and soon to be reinstated bright shiny new Victoral parlour PLay area
Hertford Museum (53 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.
Royston Museum (53 miles)
Royston
Royston Museum A significant and varied collection of exhibits, especially glass and ceramic work.
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory (54 miles)
Greenwich
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, now London's only planetarium and featuring Europe's first digital planetarium projector.
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey (54 miles)
Waterbeach
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey Discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire with objects displays and interactives for all ages.
Museum of London Docklands (54 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 (55 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.
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.
Britain at War Experience (57 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.
Museum of London (57 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.
Finchcocks Musical Museum (57 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.
Tate Modern (57 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
London Canal Museum (57 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.
Horniman Museum and Gardens (57 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
Imperial War Museum (58 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 Transport Museum (58 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!
British Museum (58 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
The Cartoon Museum (58 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.
London Film Museum (58 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!
Tate Britain (58 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
The National Gallery (58 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
Inspire Discovery Centre (59 miles)
Norwich
Inspire Discovery Centre Housed in one of Norwich's finest old medieval churches, Inspire is a different kind of museum, one where children and adults can explore science through fun hands-on activities. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids
Saatchi Gallery (60 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.
The National Army Museum (60 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.
Victoria and Albert Museum (60 miles)
Kensington
Victoria and Albert Museum - has lots of exciting events and activities for families every holiday and many weekends. Activities are free and most do not need to be booked, which means you can stay for as long or as short a time as you like. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Science Museum (60 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
The Natural History Museum (61 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
Royal Air Force Museum London (61 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.
Time and Tide (61 miles)
Great Yarmouth
Time and Tide Discover Great Yarmouths' fascinating history, its rich maritime and fishing heritage and some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea. Hands on displays, games, puzzles, free audio guides and film shows.
Nelson Museum (61 miles)
Great Yarmouth
Nelson Museum Avoid the rats and beware of the cannonfire in Below Decks, a recreation of a man-of-war. Try our hammock, play ship's games, examine cannons from Nelson's time or relax in the picnic area of the Maritime Courtyard.
Yesterday's World (62 miles)
Great Yarmouth
Yesterday's World – Bringing the Past to Life...An amazing journey through history with life-size street scenes and shop displays! Our award-winning museum attraction recaptures our amazing past, and is considered to be one of the best social history collections in the UK. An amazing 125 years of British social history and memorabilia magically brought to life.
British Schools Museum (62 miles)
Hitchin
British Schools Museum Interactive museum depicting schooling throughout the ages, complete with tour, games, and plenty of archaic studying equipment.
Worth a trip for the look on their face when you tell them you're taking them to a school on their day out!
City of Norwich Aviation Museum (62 miles)
Norwich
City of Norwich Aviation Museum A great collection of aviation history with plenty to see both in and outdoors. For kids really into planes, remember to take a camera and sketchbook or notepad.
Ecotech Centre (63 miles)
Swaffham
Ecotech Centre Explore the organic, heritage garden and nature area or maybe just have a coffee in the licensed café. There is something for everyone to see. Admission to the Centre is free but should you feel energetic and wish to climb the Ecotricty wind turbine there is a charge and booking is advisable
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (64 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.
Museum of St Albans (64 miles)
St Albans
Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.
Verulamium Museum (65 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
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse (65 miles)
Dereham
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk. With a thrilling woodland adventure playground, a historic workhouse, traditional farm and many indoor displays, Gressenhall is the perfect setting for the perfect day out...whatever the weather...!
The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum (65 miles)
Norwich
The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum Tells the story of the development of Radar including how it was used during the
Battle of Britain, the Cold War and is now used both in the UK and on deployed Operations. A place that all the family will enjoy, informative atmospheric visitor attraction with a hands on approach to it's exhibits.
Yesterday's World (67 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!
Stockwood Discovery Centre (67 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.
Cromwell Museum (68 miles)
Huntingdon
Cromwell Museum The purpose of the Cromwell Museum is to interpret his life and legacy through portraits, documents and objects associated with Cromwell.
Fishermans Museum (69 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 (69 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!
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery (69 miles)
Hastings
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery A varied and exciting collection spanning many themes and ages with children specifically in mind.
Bexhill Museum (72 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.
The Observatory Science Centre (73 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.
John Bunyan Museum (73 miles)
Bedford
John Bunyan Museum A must for kids studying local history, a visit will let you help out with their schoolwork and spend some quality time together.
Trues Yard Museum (74 miles)
King's Lynn
Trues Yard Museum Discover King's Lynn's lost fishing community.
Step back in time as you explore the tiny cottages, where nine children once shared one bed! Smell the fish hanging in our Victorian smokehouse and take a look at the Activity fishing smack as you learn more about the lives of the fisherfolk.
Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum (75 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.
Brightlingsea Open Air Pool (6 miles)
Colchester
Brightlingsea Open Air Pool Two pools, one a 15m paddling pool, and the second a 50m main pool.
Colchester Leisure World (13 miles)
Colchester
Colchester Leisure World - has a great leisure pool which boasts 176,000 gallons of water-based fun with 16 features including two 13-metre flumes, river rapids crazy river, waves, geysers, slides and spa pools
Woodup Pool (14 miles)
Maldon
Woodup Pool A very basic salt water bathing pool with an area of sand at one end. Open May to September. It should be noted they do not have lifeguards. Currently undergoing changes, call before going.
Crown Pools (19 miles)
Ipswich
Crown Pools The leisure pool is the ideal facility for the family and children with a beach area, wave machine and water fountains, which are all set amongst tropical planting. Open for casual use throughout the facilities operational hours you are guaranteed a relaxing fun time.
Blackwater Leisure Centre (20 miles)
Maldon
Blackwater Leisure Centre - boasts a superb leisure pool, incorporating the challenging Jungle River ride, a fun flume ride, lazy river ride, a safe swimming area for children and novelty bubble pool. We also have a separate Baby Pool for our youngest visitors, plus a 4 lane, 25 meter pool for all fitness and fun swimming.
Deben Swimming Pool (22 miles)
Woodbridge
Deben Swimming Pool Deben Pool offers a 25 metre swimming pool with various sessions, including a Family Fun Session every Saturday 11am -12 noon, with a large inflatable and rafts in the water, which is Fun for all the Family! We also offer fresh fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle!!!
Bramston Sports Centre (22 miles)
Witham
Bramston Sports Centre Main and teaching pools, fun and diving pool with flume, and plenty of varied sporting opportunities.
Braintree Swimming Centre (25 miles)
Braintree
Braintree Swimming Centre Facility includes a great family fun orientated pool, with slide and interactive equipment. Children must be under 8 years to use this pool and acompanied by a parent or an adult.
Sheerness Swimming Pool (29 miles)
Sheerness
Sheerness Swimming Pool Kids' inflatable fun session at the Sheerness swimming pool every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm till 3pm. Great fun for the whole family.
Faversham Swimming Pool (35 miles)
Faversham
Faversham Swimming Pool All-year-round swimming with the added summer-time bonus of three fantastic outdoor pools; 33 metre pool with diving boards (1m and 3m springboard and a 5 m platform), a paddling pool and a wild water rapids pool which are all available from May to September.
Kingsmead Lesiure Centre (35 miles)
Canterbury
Kingsmead Lesiure Centre Kingsmead Lesiure Centre offers 1m, 3m and 5m diving boards to the public. The centre also boasts a cr¨che facility, multi-purpose sports hall, solarium and a caf¨.
Worcester Swimming Pool (36 miles)
Worcester
Worcester Swimming Pool Swimming facilities with diving and fun pools. Diving area has 1 and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.
Swallows Leisure Centre (36 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.
Strand Leisure Pool (37 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 (38 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
Medway Park (38 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
Hornchurch Sports Centre (43 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.
Belhus Park Leisure Centre (44 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 (45 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.
Larkfield Leisure Centre (45 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.
Dagenham Swimming Pool (46 miles)
Dagenham
Dagenham Swimming Pool Swimming facility with 1m springboard.
Waterworld & Breckland Leisure Centre (47 miles)
Thetford
Waterworld & Breckland Leisure Centre A fun leisure pool with waves - Rapids - A water cannon - A flume - A spa pool - Main swimming pool
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex (47 miles)
Dartford
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex Swimming pool with diving pit (1m and 3m springboards), teaching pool, creche and indoor play area.
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool (48 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.
Belvedere Splash Park (48 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.
Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool (49 miles)
Beccles
Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool - a traditional, outdoor heated swimming pool situated by the river Waveney. There is a large 33m x 16m swimming pool with a deep end of 12ft! There is an adjacent toddler pool and baby pool, with an extensive grass area ideal for sunbathing. The pool is open from late May to early September.
White Oak Leisure Centre (50 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.
Cherry Hinton Water Play Area (50 miles)
Cambridge
Cherry Hinton Water Play Area two paddling pool with a connecting bridge with an attached play area max depth 0.4 metres - open may to semptember
The Priory Lido (51 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.
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre (51 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.
Newham Leisure Centre (52 miles)
Plaistow
Newham Leisure Centre Swimming pools with waterfalls, large water slide, water jets and cave area
Waltham Forest Pool and Track (52 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.
Leyton Leisure Lagoon (52 miles)
East London
Leyton Leisure Lagoon Teaching and standard pools, as well as a big fun flume. Also houses a creche.
Parkside Pools (52 miles)
Cambridge
Parkside Pools Swimming Pool - 25m fitness pool and combined teaching and diving pool with moveable floor - plus Leisure Pool - with 2 flumes
Hartham Pool and Gym (53 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.
Jesus Green Pool (53 miles)
Cambridge
Jesus Green Pool Unheated outdoor swim facility with natural windbreak.
Tenterden Leisure Centre (54 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.
London Fields Lido (55 miles)
Hackney
London Fields Lido This fantastic outdoor heated lido was re-opened in October 2006
Pavilion Leisure Centre (56 miles)
Bromley
Pavilion Leisure Centre Swimming pool with waterfall, wave machine, slides and beach area. Great idea for kids day out in Kent.
Tonbridge Swimming Pool (56 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.
Park Road Leisure Centre (57 miles)
Hornsey
Park Road Leisure Centre Main pool, small pool and outdoor lido - apparently has giant glide, waves and water features.
Archway Leisure Centre (57 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.
West Wickham Leisure Centre (58 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
Parliament Hill Lido (58 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.
Oasis Swimming Pools (58 miles)
Holborn
Oasis Swimming Pools - is a leisure centre with 2 heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor)
Finchley Lido (58 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
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre (59 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.
Brockwell Lido (59 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.
Hatfield Swim Centre (59 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.
North Herts Leisure Centre (59 miles)
Letchworth
North Herts Leisure Centre has a Tropical Wave Pool perfectly designed to relax and unwind in. Slide on down our wacky Water Flume or enter the super Tropical Pool, which boasts a fun Wave Machine. There is also a children's Swan Slide and 'Froggy Fountain' Water Squirter.
Hertfordshire Sports Village (60 miles)
Hatfield
Hertfordshire Sports Village Hertfordshire Sports Village - tons of sports including swimming programs - check weblink for more details
Letchworth Outdoor Pool (60 miles)
Letchworth
Letchworth Outdoor Pool Open May to September, this is a pleasant outdoor heated swim facility with toddler splash pool and fun floats.
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (60 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.
Marina Leisure Centre (62 miles)
Great Yarmouth
Marina Leisure Centre Facilities include a large swimming pool with wave machine, water chute and indoor beach. MC’s diner is open all year serving all sorts of food. Mikkis’s Madhouse indoor play area is open weekends through the winter and everyday in the summer. The Piazza has monthly Wrestling events and a Summer Pantomime running through out the summer season.
Tandridge Leisure Centre (62 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
Hitchin Swimming Centre (62 miles)
Hitchin
Hitchin Swimming Centre Heated indoor and outdoor pools, with both types of toddler pool too and Poolside Baby Seats! (Open between 29th May - 12th September) - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
Morden Park Pool (64 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.
Harpers at Westminster Lodge (64 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.
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre (65 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.
Richmond Pools in the Park (66 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
Kingfisher Leisure Centre (68 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.
Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre (68 miles)
Luton
Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre offers Fun Time Splash with mats and slides, Inflatable and Slide Sessions, Diving Boards, Kidz Around Pool Parties, Holiday activities, and Free Swimming (for 16 or under and 60 or over).
Aquasplash (69 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.
Hampton Pool (70 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.
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (72 miles)
Uxbridge
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex Outdoor and indoor pools with other sports opportunities besides.
Bexhill Leisure Centre (72 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.
Victory Swim and Fitness Centre (72 miles)
North Walsham
Victory Swim and Fitness Centre Victory has some great family fun sessions in it's pool on Saturday's and Sundays. Great if you are looking for daysout with the kids.
Oasis Beach Pool (72 miles)
Bedford
Oasis Beach Pool Water Flumes - Yellow Screamer and Flume of Doom sound good for a start, combine this with an outdoor pool, lazy river ride, wild waves, parent and toddler sessions - this is the aquatic place to be. Great idea for family days out in Bedfordshire.
Uckfield Leisure Centre (72 miles)
Uckfield
Uckfield Leisure Centre Tropical leisure pool and waterslide, bubble pool and more typical leisure centre facilities
Robinson Pool (73 miles)
Bedford
Robinson Pool Robinson Pool is Bedfordshire’s premier swimming facility; home to Bedford’s largest pool, and is situated in the stunning grounds of Bedford Park. Three pools; the main, 6-lane competition pool, the diving pool and a beginners teaching pool. The facility offers something for everybody, from 3 month old babies to senior citizens.
Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre (75 miles)
Hailsham
Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre Hailsham Lagoon Leisure Centre - a fantastic soft play centre - ten pin bowling - leisure pool with a separate toddler area and flume - splash dance pool party every friday night (term time) for under 16s - active gym for 8 - 13 year olds
Freedom Leisure (75 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.
Bourne Mill (12 miles)
Colchester
Bourne Mill Set in tranquil grounds next to a millpond and a bubbling stream. The mill still has a working waterwheel, which was originally used for milling flour. Please note the limited opening times.
Layer Marney Tower (15 miles)
Colchester
Layer Marney Tower A great place to visit whether you are planning to exhaust the children in the play area or enjoy the tranquility of the garden. The view from the roof shows the church, outbuildings, play area, gardens, estate and wildlife walk.
Coggeshall Grange Barn (21 miles)
Coggeshall
Coggeshall Grange Barn 13th-century monastic barn. One of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings, it has a cathedral-like interior and is linked to a local Cistercian abbey. Inside the barn hosts an exhibition of local woodcarving, tools and a collection of agricultural carts.
Paycockes (21 miles)
Coggeshall
Paycockes Marvel at the stunning woodcarving and elaborate panelling inside this merchant's house. Outside, there is a beautiful and tranquil cottage garden.
Sutton Hoo (22 miles)
Woodbridge
Sutton Hoo Home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions.
Southend Planetarium (25 miles)
Southend
Southend Planetarium - presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All our presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask, and are generally suitable for ages 7 to adult
Orford Castle (27 miles)
Woodbridge
Orford Castle The castle is remarkably intact allowing visitors to explore from the basement, through the lower and upper halls to the roof where there are magnificent views seaward to Orford Ness. Around the rooms is a maze of passages leading to the chapel, kitchen and other chambers in the turrets.
Rayleigh Mount (27 miles)
Rayleigh
Rayleigh Mount An early medieval motte and bailey castle site, which offers sweeping views across the Crouch Valley. Make the most of your day by visiting the adjacent windmill to explore historical exhibitions.
Kentwell Hall (28 miles)
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall A beautiful moated Tudor Mansion, with extensive moated gardens and rare breeds farm. Famous for award winning Special Events from its Tudor Time Travel experience to its ultra scary Halloween Event, Sacresville - the site for a fright. Also Victorian and 1940s daily life. Its just as good to visit when there's no Special event to explore House, Gardens & Farm.
Framlingham Castle (31 miles)
Framlingham
Framlingham Castle 12th century fortress with exciting audio tour, interactive exhibits, themed trails, castle wall walk, and spectacular views.
Saxtead Green Post Mill (31 miles)
Saxstead Green
Saxtead Green Post Mill Makes an interesting addition to your day out in Suffolk and is easily combined with a visit to Framlingham Castle.
Clare Castle Country Park (31 miles)
Sudbury
Clare Castle Country Park Clare Castle Country Park is a beautiful quiet area to relax, play, get close to nature and learn about Clare's fascinating history.
The Canterbury Tales (36 miles)
Canterbury
The Canterbury Tales - one of Kent's most popular attractions, with its stunning reconstruction of 14th century England, is just like stepping into the Middle Ages. Good idea if you're after fun family days out in Kent with kids.
Ickworth House Park and Gardens (37 miles)
Bury St Edmunds
Ickworth House Park and Gardens A fantastic country estate in Suffolk. 1800 acres of parkland and woodland surrounding the eccentric Italianate mansion. Great family events, an adventure playground and children’s trails and games make this a great day out. Enjoyed by over 155,000 visitors each year; making it Suffolk’s most visited tourist attraction.
Historic Dockyard (38 miles)
Chatham
Historic Dockyard The Historic Dockyard's stunning 80 acre site provides a great day out for all the family. Children just love visiting our three Historic Warships with the opportunity to look through the periscope of our submarine Ocelot, imagine that they're at sea under sail on the sloop Gannet, and clamber over the Second World War destroyer HMS Cavalier.
Fort Amherst (39 miles)
Chatham
Fort Amherst Accompanied by your guide, with a lantern, you will hear tales of the mysterious and sinister happenings at the Fort during its 250 year history.
Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker (39 miles)
Kelvedon Hatch
Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker Come and witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister!
The Gravesend Civil Defence Bunker (41 miles)
Gravesend
The Gravesend Civil Defence Bunker Has been authentically restored and is the only example of a CD bunker still preserved in the UK today. It is well worth a visit and brings a reminder of this great organisation, disbanded in the 1960s.
Mountfitchet Castle (41 miles)
Stansted Mountfitchet
Mountfitchet Castle Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 is the only motte & bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site.
A unique time capsule that is steeped in history, enabling the visitor to travel back to Norman England and experience life as it was in 1066.
Audley End House and Park (43 miles)
Saffron Walden
Audley End House and Park Audley End is a Jacobean house set in a serpentine park. The park was designed by Lancelot Brown in 1763 It contains a circular temple and a bridge over the River Cam - loads of events go on through the summer - check website for details
Leeds Castle (44 miles)
Maidstone
Leeds Castle - set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for more than 900 years. Visitors are transported through the castle's history; an eclectic mix of period architecture, sumptuous interiors and family treasures waiting to be discovered.
Dover Castle (46 miles)
Dover
Dover Castle Enjoy great family days out in the South East with a visit to Dover Castle! Spectacularly situated above the White Cliffs on the Kent coastline this magnificent castle boasts a fascinating history.
The Wartime Tunnels at Dover Castle (46 miles)
Dover
The Wartime Tunnels at Dover Castle For over 200 years the tunnels have provided shelter, safety and secrecy to those defending our shores. In this new permanent exhibition, delve deeper into the history of the tunnels, from Napoleonic times right up to the Cold War.
Trial a Bite Rock and Fossil Tours (48 miles)
Bexleyheath
Trial a Bite Rock and Fossil Tours Guided rock and fossil hunting trips at venues Kent and Sussex. Like exploring the outdoors? Want to try something different at the seaside? Fascinated by dinosaurs and ancient life? Always wanted to have a go at fossil hunting? Then let us help you to discover the 144 million years of natural history, hidden in the rocks of southeast Britain.
Valentines Mansion and Gardens (49 miles)
Ilford
Valentines Mansion and Gardens Country house and gardens with recreated period rooms including Victorian kitchen and a dedicated Family Room. Enjoy the house and gardens through special trails and borrow a free backpack to explore the mansion and outdoors. Special events run throughout the year with a FREE family Sunday once a month.
Rye House Gatehouse (49 miles)
Hoddesdon
Rye House Gatehouse Explore this once fortified manor house. Built in 1443 by Sir Andrew Ogard and restored by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Rye House Gatehouse is one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire and has a vibrant history – including an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate King Charles II.
Lullingstone Castle and World Garden (51 miles)
Eynsford
Lullingstone Castle and World Garden A full day's worth of ambling pleasure between the castle and the fabulous gardens. Probably best for less boisterous kids, it is a visual delight and an excellent learning opportunity.
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (51 miles)
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery Exhibits include Dolls, Toys and Games, Natural History, Costumes and Textiles, Local and Social history, Fine Art and Archaeology. FREE admission.
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre (52 miles)
Woolwich
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre All kinds of environmental events, ranging from river walks and pond dipping, to role-play games such as ‘River of Life’.
Grimes Graves (52 miles)
Thetford
Grimes Graves Today visitors can descend 9 metres (30 ft) by ladder into one excavated shaft, an unforgettable experience - the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. A grassy lunar landscape of over 400 shafts, pits, quarries and spoil dumps
Royston Cave (53 miles)
Royston
Royston Cave Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 13th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. Its most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings - a knights templar cave in the middle of Hertfordshire?
Chislehurst Caves (54 miles)
Chislehurst
Chislehurst Caves Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Your whole family can travel back in time, on an exciting lamp-lit tour of the labyrinth that is Chislehurst Caves. Hear tales of Druids, Romans and Saxons; see the Caves Church, Druid Altar, Haunted Pool and a whole lot more!
Somerleyton (55 miles)
Lowestoft
Somerleyton The answer is to take the family for a very, very full day out at Fritton Lake - a wide variety of family attractions and entertainments set in acres of mature woodland along the banks of Fritton Lake - arguably East Anglia's most beautiful stretch of water and our 150 acre 'jewel in the Somerleyton crown'.
Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour (56 miles)
Highbury and Islington
Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour - has become one of London's most exciting tourist attractions and is a must for every football fan! Take a look behind the scenes at one of the world's most spectacular football stadiums and get a sense of what the Arsenal stars feel like on a matchday.
Tower of London (56 miles)
Tower Hill
Tower of London Today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
Tower Bridge Exhibition (56 miles)
London Bridge
Tower Bridge Exhibition Learn all about the bridge and the history behind it while inside the famous bridge and enjoy the great panoramic views from the walkways high above the river Thames. A great kids day out in London
Ely Cathedral (56 miles)
Ely
Ely Cathedral Very impressive Cathedral built in 1082 and steeped in history, guided tours available
Churchills Britain at War Experience (57 miles)
London
Churchills Britain at War Experience Explore the everyday hardships of people living and working in war-torn Britain during World War Two. View film footage of that era and view exhibits about evacuation, food & clothes rationing, bomb disposal, air-raids and much more. Finish with a walk through the Blitz!
SEE IT! FEEL IT! BREATHE IT!
London Bridge Experience (57 miles)
London Bridge
London Bridge Experience - and the London Tombs are set in the historic surroundings of the tombs under the London Bridge. The London Bridge Experience is an attraction with a difference with a multi-educational purpose- practical and theoretical.
London Dungeon (57 miles)
London Bridge
London Dungeon - invites you to delve into the capital's most horrible history. Come face to face with live actors, experience three thrilling rides, interactive shows and special effects as you're transported back to those black, bleak times - are you brave enough to face 90 minutes of London's dark past?
St Paul's Cathedral (57 miles)
St Pauls
St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's is the spiritual focus for the nation. This is where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated. Visit Nelson's Tomb, test the unique acoustics of Whispering Gallery and climb up to the Golden Gallery to enjoy a panoramic view of London that is second to none.
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour (57 miles)
Bankside
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour The Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse. Throughout the year, a fascinating guided tour of the theatre is included in your visit to Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, bringing this extraordinary space to life. Fantistic idea for a family day out in London.
Churchill War Rooms (58 miles)
London
Churchill War Rooms Deep beneath the bustle of London lie the original Cabinet War Rooms, today part of the Churchill War Rooms, which sheltered the people at the heart of Britain's wartime government during the Blitz.
Scotney Castle (58 miles)
Tunbridge Wells
Scotney Castle Medieval castle and moat in one of England's most romantic gardens.
Superb display of rhododendrons and azaleas.
Large, beautiful estate, with woodland and parkland to explore.
Nelson's Column (58 miles)
Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column Family days out in London wouldn't be complete with a visit to Trafalgar Square, with lots of other sights such as the National Gallery right next to it.
BBC Norwich Tour (58 miles)
Norwich
BBC Norwich Tour This is a fantastic chance to gain access to the rarely seen world behind the famous TV and radio programmes broadcast and produced from BBC Norwich at The Forum.
House of Parliament Tour (58 miles)
Westminster
House of Parliament Tour During the Summer Recess the Palace of Westminster, home to the House of Lords and the House of Commons is open for a one hour guided tour, which includes both Chambers and other great State Rooms. The tour starts at Victoria Tower and ends in Historic Westminster Hall. (follow weblink) Out of season contact your MP for a tour.
Norwich Castle (58 miles)
Norwich
Norwich Castle Find out what life was like in the Norman keep through touch screens and computer animation. Peep through the windows of a giant model of the keep and see King Henry I and his courtiers at a 'crown-wearing feast' in 1121 when he spent Christmas in Norwich.
Westminster Abbey (58 miles)
Westminster
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is one of the most visited churches in all the world. It remains primarily a place of Christian worship and pilgrimage.
Knebworth House Gardens and Park (59 miles)
Knebworth
Knebworth House Gardens and Park Spend the day exploring extensive Gardens, Maze, Dinosaur Trail, a House full of treasures, Adventure Playground, (includes thrill slides, bouncy castle, Tarzan trails and more) Miniature Railway, Gift shop. Bring a picnic or visit our tea room. Special events throughout the year. All set in a 250 acre country park.
Buckingham Palace (59 miles)
St James Park
Buckingham Palace - the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. Use the special family audio guide to explore the Palace and then answer quizzes whilst following our garden activity trail.
Madame Tussauds (59 miles)
Baker Street
Madame Tussauds Filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the new Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with over 300 wax figures, including the Queen, Robert Pattinson, Lagy Gaga and many, many more. So, who do you want to meet?
Chiddingstone Castle (60 miles)
Edenbridge
Chiddingstone Castle A unique castle where families can discover ancient artefacts from Egyptian, Buddhist, Japanese, Jacobean and Stuart history. See real Japanese armour, samurai swords, a mummified cat and much more! Try on period costumes and enjoy arts and crafts activities as well as themed activity days throughout the year.
Shaws Corner (61 miles)
Welwyn
Shaws Corner Charming, National Trust maintained home of the famous author, now also hosting family days, craft days and more. By no means a full day, but a delightful and instructive stop off between thrills.
Kensington Palace (61 miles)
Kensington
Kensington Palace Whilst the building works close parts of Kensington Palace between 2010 and 2012, only the State Apartments remain open and have become the Enchanted Palace, a mysterious world featuring modern art installations and fashion. It's definitely not a traditional experience!
Hever Castle and Gardens (61 miles)
Hever
Hever Castle and Gardens - tons to do for kids including adventure playground, dry and wet maze (?!), miniture model houses exhibition and costumed figures
CBBC Tour (62 miles)
West London
CBBC Tour Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at CBBC. For children aged 7 years and over. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Wembley Stadium Tour (64 miles)
Wembley
Wembley Stadium Tour Stroll into the dressing room like a superstar. Limber up in the world's most exclusive warm-up zone. Stride through the tunnel towards the hallowed turf. Climb 107 steps, stand triumphantly in front of the Royal Box to the roar of the crowd. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Lonlon.
Pooh Corner (66 miles)
Hartfield
Pooh Corner Home to the world's largest collection of 'Pooh-phernalia', Pooh Corner is also the 'gateway' to beautiful Pooh Country. To visit the actual 'Pooh Places', collect a FREE Map before you start your 'EXPOTITION' to find them. There are no charges and they are open to the public throughout the year.
Houghton Mill (66 miles)
Huntingdon
Houghton Mill Follow the family Cat and Rat trail around the mill, enjoy the hands on activities, and explore the five storey historic building. Please note the limited opening times.
Castle Acre Priory (66 miles)
Kings Lynn
Castle Acre Priory One of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England. The Cluniac love of decoration is reflected in the extensive ruins. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids.
Battle Abbey (67 miles)
Battle
Battle Abbey Here you can walk the site of the battle of Hastings and stand on the very spot where King Harold met his fate. There are atmospheric abbey ruins to explore and especially for the children there is an 1066' themed out door play area (suitable for 4 - 12 year olds).
Outwood Windmill (68 miles)
Redhill
Outwood Windmill Outwood Windmill is the oldest windmill in Britain which is still working. The windmill can be visited by private pre-arranged bookings only.
Twickenham Stadium Tour and Museum (68 miles)
Twickenham
Twickenham Stadium Tour and Museum A great behind the scenes Guided Tour featuring breathtaking views from the top of the North Stand, a visit to the player tunnel and the famous England changing rooms with their 60 year old baths. there are lots of multi-media displays in the Museum of Rugby
Smugglers Adventure (69 miles)
Hastings
Smugglers Adventure JJourney deep into the heart of Hastings’ historic West Hill to discover the fascinating world of the Smugglers Adventure in St Clements Caves.
Join notorious smuggler ‘Hairy Jack’ as he leads you through acres of underground caverns, passages and tunnels on a voyage back through time to the heyday of smuggling.
1066 Story in Hastings Castle (69 miles)
Hastings
1066 Story in Hastings Castle Enter the medieval siege tent and enjoy
the fascinating history of Britain’s first Norman castle and the story of the Battle of Hastings
told in a spectacular audio visual show.
Dynamic sound effects and thrilling images take
you from 1066 to World War II.
Hampton Court Palace (69 miles)
East Molesey
Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
Reigate Caves (70 miles)
Reigate
Reigate Caves - go almost un-noticed in the heart of this busy Surrey town. Explore the Barons Cave, a medieval cavern below Reigate Castle and the Tunnel Road Caves, used in WW1.
Blickling Hall (71 miles)
Blickling
Blickling Hall Stunning House - Parkland and lakeside walks, with a sunken garden to discover - Home to the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second queen - in fact one of the most haunted places in England - Famed for its long gallery, fine tapestries, paintings and rare books
Tales of the Old Gaol House (74 miles)
Kings Lynn
Tales of the Old Gaol House Hear the sounds and smell the smells of prison life two centuries ago, and see how it feels to be locked up in a dank cell or trapped in the stocks in the town's market square.
Suffolk Ski Centre (17 miles)
Ipswich
Suffolk Ski Centre Special sessions provided for absolute beginners over 4, general access to slopes is at age 7. Activities include kindergarten ski play, race training, ski toboggan and snowboard parties, and Ringos!
Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre (39 miles)
Brentwood
Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre Overlooking 54 acres of beautiful scenic woodland, the Centre offers an exciting variety of dry skiing and snowboarding to suit all ability levels from age 4. They also incorporate other exciting facilities such as a go-Karting track, golf driving range.
Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre (39 miles)
Gillingham
Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre The longest artificial slope in the Kent and the South East and the premier wintersports facility in the region. Skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, sno-tubing and more!
Folkestone Ski Centre (49 miles)
Folkestone
Folkestone Ski Centre All year round dry ski slope offering a vast range of activities for ski, snowboard and toboggan. Suitable for beginners and experts alike.
Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre (55 miles)
Royston
Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre Runs skiing lessons throughout the year. Junior Club caters for tots up to late teens at all levels of ability, with friendly, experienced instructors.
Norfolk Snowsports Club (58 miles)
Norwich
Norfolk Snowsports Club Opportunities for juniors from 8+ to take taster sessions in skiing and 10+ in snowboarding, and lessons for the over 12s. The club has a range of adaptive ski equipment and also offers a ski experience and instruction for most disabilities.
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park (58 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park Dry ski and nursery slopes with beginner sessions available and many courses to improve. Adventure soft play inside the sports centre, and many sporting opportunities.
The Snow Centre (69 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
The Snow Centre The perfect slope, the perfect snow, the perfect location; this is Britain's premier indoor snowsports destination. Designed to deliver the alpine conditions every skier and snowboarder dreams of, you'll find a huge 160m main slope as well as the largest indoor lesson slope in the UK. Both our slopes are over 30m wide and maintained with the perfect snow surface.
Sandown Ski Centre (71 miles)
Esher
Sandown Ski Centre Opportunities for kids to get started with a few lessons and progress to open ski sessions. Snowboarding available for older children.
Rollerworld of Colchester (12 miles)
Colchester
Rollerworld of Colchester 25 x 50m roller skating rink - regarded as the finest in Europe allegedly! A great place to go if you're looking for fun family days out in Essex.
Sk8rs at Madison Heights (20 miles)
Maldon
Sk8rs at Madison Heights Family friendly roller rink and skate hire, an excellent fun and healthy activity for the whole family. Other activities available o site.
Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre (29 miles)
Chelmsford
Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre The latest in sound and lighting effects combine with a lively disco atmosphere in Riverside's ice rink to get some great family skating done.
Silver Blades Ice Rink (38 miles)
Gillingham
Silver Blades Ice Rink This family friendly frost fest boasts a full size ice pad with seating for over 1,000 people within the arena, in bright modern surroundings. They offer penguin skate aid hire for little ones.
Romford Ice Arena (45 miles)
Romford
Romford Ice Arena Modern ice rink with many different sessions, classes clubs and party options. Cafe also on site. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Essex.
Lee Valley Ice Rink (53 miles)
Leyton
Lee Valley Ice Rink If you have been ice skating before - you'll know its one of the coolest ways to enjoy yourself. If you haven't - what are you waiting for? Fab family day out in London.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink (57 miles)
Wood Green
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink The Alexandra Palace Ice Rink offers a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and covering every aspect of ice sports, Ballet Classes and Dance Clubs.
Rollercity (58 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Rollercity - the only purpose-built skating rink in Hertfordshire, perfect for all the family. The venue is available for lessons, public skating and private parties - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Planet Ice Norwich (60 miles)
Norwich
Planet Ice Norwich The Planet Ice Norwich offers lots of different ice skating experiences, including ice skating lessons, after school skating sessions and a variety of kids birthday party packages.
Queens Bowl and Ice (61 miles)
Bayswater
Queens Bowl and Ice If you are looking for family days out in London, with ice skating being on TV all the time why not go for a session down at Queens where they have ice skating and bowling all under one roof. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.
Streatham Ice Arena (61 miles)
Streatham
Streatham Ice Arena One of London's Landmark Sporting Venues. The rink has been welcoming visitors for over 75 years and continues to be a vibrant place for family and friends to have fun and enjoy excercise while ice skating.
Funky Monkeys (61 miles)
Norwich
Funky Monkeys - has a massive adventure play area designed for ages 2-12 years also has Roller Skating Disco for all ages over 6, with loud music playing as you go.
RetroSkate (61 miles)
Great Yarmouth
RetroSkate Dedicated skating venue with specioalist coaching sessions and classes available, standard public sessions, roller discos, parent and toddler sessions and a roller tots rink where the little ones can practice in safety.
Silver Blades at Leisureworld (69 miles)
Hemel Hemstead
Silver Blades at Leisureworld Tropical Indoor Water Theme Park - Aquasplash - Silverblades - Ten Pin Bowling, Arcade Machines and Pool Tables - Hotshots - great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hertfordshire.
Skaterz (74 miles)
Wisbech
Skaterz Skaters Roller Rink has a 17,000 square foot maple floor, a bar, and a small video game arcade.
Stubbers Adventure Centre (42 miles)
Upminster
Stubbers Adventure Centre Family adventure starts here, from individual activities to whole days and courses, with a fantastic range including motor sports, jet ski, laser tag and bushcraft.
High Sports Eastham (50 miles)
Eastham
High Sports Eastham Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
The Castle Climbing Centre (56 miles)
Stoke Newington
The Castle Climbing Centre Highly esteemed climbing centre set in a Victorian building. Over 14s may climb alone, under 14s permitted if accompanied by an experienced climber throughout.
High Sports Hackney (56 miles)
Hackney
High Sports Hackney Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden (58 miles)
Covent Garden
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden The internal temperature ranges from -5°C to -7°C. The wall is 8m in height and ranges in steepness from a pleasant slab to a drastic over-hang! Strict lower age limit of 13 years old, with conditions.
High Sports Crystal Palace (58 miles)
Crystal Palace
High Sports Crystal Palace Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
High Sports Brixton (59 miles)
Brixton
High Sports Brixton Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
High Sports Hendon (60 miles)
Hendon
High Sports Hendon Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
WestWay Climbing (62 miles)
North Kensington
WestWay Climbing They offer a couple of different drop in sessions for kids as young as five to give climbing a try in a safe, friendly and supervised atmosphere.
Mepal Outdoor Centre (63 miles)
Ely
Mepal Outdoor Centre A unique Activity Centre set on the shores of a 20 acre lake in the Cambridgeshire Fens, offering a wide range of affordable water and land based activities for families.
Craggy Island Climbing and Caving Centre (65 miles)
Carshalton
Craggy Island Climbing and Caving Centre A world class Bouldering Centre for low level climbing without ropes: the new 'rock 'n roll' of climbing! But now you can also go Caving in our hidden subterranean world. Safely experience the twists and turns of our fantastic and unique underground complex.
High Sports Sutton (65 miles)
Sutton
High Sports Sutton Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
The XC (69 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
The XC Climbing, Bouldering, Skatepark, High Ropes and indoor caving system in this brand new extreme sports facility in Hemel Hempstead
High Sports Redhill (70 miles)
Redhill
High Sports Redhill Indoor Climbing Centre in Surrey with opportunties for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children in Surrey
Rockfrog Outdoor Activities (72 miles)
Middlesex
Rockfrog Outdoor Activities Founded to enable young people to learn how to climb in a safe, fun environment. Children 8 to 16 are welcome for junior sessions.
High Sports Elmbridge (72 miles)
Walton On Thames
High Sports Elmbridge Indoor Climbing Centre in Surrey with opportunties for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children in Surrey
Ardingly Activity Centre (75 miles)
Ardingly
Ardingly Activity Centre Patient and enthusiastic staff are waiting to teach your family to sail, windsurf, fish or canoe in this gorgeous reservoir. Pre booking essential.
Flatford Boat Hire (13 miles)
Flatford
Flatford Boat Hire Row a boat along the river in beautiful Constable country
Off Road Action Park (29 miles)
Wickford
Off Road Action Park Affordable high adrenaline outdoor activities for all ages (6+) and abilities, like army assault course, target paintball shooting, quad biking, off road rally buggies or perhaps a bit of Archery. With professionally trained and qualified staff.
Legacy XS Centre (30 miles)
Benfleet
Legacy XS Centre A 4,500 sq ft indoor skate park and 5,500 sq ft outdoor park containing a 6ft volcano, 90° and 45° hips, 8ft quarter-pipe, vert wall and more!
Revolution Skatepark (31 miles)
Broadstairs
Revolution Skatepark Park for skateboarders, BMXers, scooterists and Inliners. On same site as Revolution Climbing Centre so why not combine the two and really do the kids in!? One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
Essex Outdoor Activities (39 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!
Go Ape! Leeds Castle (44 miles)
Maidstone
Go Ape! Leeds Castle Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.
Laser Mayhem (44 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.
Go Ape! Thetford (49 miles)
Brandon
Go Ape! Thetford 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.
Thanks for all the great things to do and Indoor Play Areas near Clacton On Sea 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 Essex can enjoy the great day out as well.
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