If you know of any other great play parks and great outdoors near Shrewsbury 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
Play Parks and Great Outdoors near to Shrewsbury
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (< 1 mile)
Shrewsbury
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Their aim is to give all children opportunities to enjoy being outside and discovering wildlife. Regular children's events and workshops are also run throughout the year.
Nesscliffe Hill Country Park (8 miles)
Oswestry
Nesscliffe Hill Country Park Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.
Weston Park (19 miles)
Shifnal
Weston Park 1,000 acres of Parkland in which to play and an endless choice of special attractions including a miniature railway, Woodland Adventure Playground, woodland walks, lakes and follies to explore.
Wyre Forest Discovery Centre (29 miles)
Rock
Wyre Forest Discovery Centre The Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the "education centre of excellence". Curriculum linked activities and a variety of adult craft and wildlife focus days are available.
Phoenix Park (30 miles)
Wolverhampton
Phoenix Park Adventure playground, sensory garden and fitness equipment are dotted about this picturesque freebie.
Crocky Trail (31 miles)
Chester
Crocky Trail - is an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides, bridges, tunnels etc, though there is always a way around the more challenging obstacles. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (31 miles)
Dudley
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve One of the UK's Largest urban Nature Reserves, Covering 247 Acres. wide range of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, heath land, wetlands nature trail and sculpture trail.
Sandwell Valley Country Park (35 miles)
West Bromwich
Sandwell Valley Country Park is a great place to spend the day with the family. As well as two working farm visitor centres, we have an adventure playground, an aerial assault course, picnic areas, crazy golf, pitch and putt, tennis courts, miles of footpaths and fantastic nature areas for you to explore.
Blacon Adventure Playground (35 miles)
Chester
Blacon Adventure Playground Large enclosed site includes adventure play structures, a city farm, environmental play areas and a large indoor play barn. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Chester with kids.
Leasowes Park (35 miles)
Halesowen
Leasowes Park Covering 143 Acres, including Halesowen Golf Club, it consists of steeply wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands, small lakes, and streams incising their way through two narrow valleys.
Druidstone Park (36 miles)
Canterbury
Druidstone Park Whether you are interested in meeting lots of friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park, you won't be disappointed at Druidstone Park.
Biddulph Grange Garden (37 miles)
Biddulph
Biddulph Grange Garden Tunnels, winding paths, a Cheshire cottage that turns into an Egyptian tunnel, fish to feed, a Chinese temple, trees to discover and a new woodland walk to play in and explore.
Queenswood Country Park (39 miles)
Leominster
Queenswood Country Park Woodland children's play area, easy access path and waymarked trails, panoramic views, season events, licensed cafe and seasonal tourist info centre
Cannon Hill Park (40 miles)
Birmingham
Cannon Hill Park an ideal venue for families, with children's play areas and boats for hire on the lake in the summer. There are plenty of picnic areas and refreshments are available. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Birmingham with kids.
Gilfach Nature Discovery Centre (42 miles)
Powys
Gilfach Nature Discovery Centre Gilfach Nature Reserve is set in the heart of the Marteg Valley in the Cambrian Mountains, about four miles north of Rhayader.
Court Farm and Leisure (43 miles)
Tillington
Court Farm and Leisure Court Farm and Leisure has Fishing Lakes, Farm Shop & Pick Your Own and a Mountain Board Centre.
Worcester Woods Country Park (44 miles)
Worcester
Worcester Woods Country Park Whether you are looking for birds, swings, coffee, flowers, footpaths or all of these and more, you've come to the right place. A Green Flag awarded site.
Sheldon Country Park (44 miles)
Birmingham
Sheldon Country Park Old Rectory Farm has been fully restored and operates as a demonstration farm, showing city dwellers traditional methods of farming. animals kept at the farm include Jersey cattle, pigs, goats, ponies, ducks, chickens and geese. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Birmingham with kids.
Kingsbury Water Park (45 miles)
Sutton Coldfield
Kingsbury Water Park Over 600 acres of countryside to explore with woodland, lakes and meadows. A safe place to explore on foot or bicycle with surfaced, level paths. Two adventure play areas, bird hides and miniature railway. Have a go at our Orienteering course or try fishing.
Herefordshire Nature Trust (46 miles)
Tupsley
Herefordshire Nature Trust Herefordshire is often described as England's most rural county, with a rich mosaic landscape of small fields, ancient hedgerows and wooded hills.
Rosliston Forestry Centre (46 miles)
Swadlincote
Rosliston Forestry Centre Discover a woodland wonderland. From quiet walks to action-packed family fun, uncover nature at its best.
Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes (46 miles)
Swadlincote
Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes In this most southerly part of rural Derbyshire, Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes offers visitors lots of fun ways to enjoy a very special corner of the New National Forest . They have over 66 acres of emerging young woodland to explore with thriving wildlife, fishing lakes and a family-friendly animal farm.
Sefton Park (47 miles)
Liverpool
Sefton Park One of the largest parks in England. It doesn't have a play area, but it is a beautiful place to walk (or run!) about, with sculptures, a tropical plant house and pretty water fetaures - and has a children's play area.
Pooley Country Park (47 miles)
Polesworth
Pooley Country Park Large park with canal-side patio cafe, adventure playground, picnicking and fishing opportunities.
Thurstaston Nature Reserve (48 miles)
Wirral
Thurstaston Nature Reserve This beautifully rich parkland offers an astonishing range of wildlife habitats with its deciduous and coniferous woodland, grass meadow and fresh water.
Hilbre Islands (48 miles)
Dee Estuary
Hilbre Islands This is not for the faint hearted or ill prepared, it's worth it but it's a hefty walk and you must stick to the tidal times to avoid getting trapped! Keep your eyes peeled for seals. Pre booking and permits required for groups of over six.
Coed y Brenin Forest Park (49 miles)
Gwynedd
Coed y Brenin Forest Park If you fancy trying some exciting outdoor activities, this has everything from challenging geocaching to world-class mountain biking trails. The younger children won’t be bored either with 3 playgrounds to choose from including an area where they can make dens and dam streams.
Hoar Park (50 miles)
Nuneaton
Hoar Park Including such gems as Arty Party, play areas and the Children's Farm this is easily an afternoon's worth if you have the weather.
Croxteth Hall and County Park (50 miles)
Liverpool
Croxteth Hall and County Park Facilities here include Home Farm, Mull Wood, an adventure playground, an outdoor gym, and Jungle Parc the high wire adventure course (minimum height 1.05m).
Heart of England Adventure Park (51 miles)
Meriden
Heart of England Adventure Park Heart Park is the perfect solution for families who want to spend a day together at the beach - without the four hour round trip to the seaside. Bouncy kingdom, Wacky Wagon, trampolining, so much more!
Wythenshawe Park (51 miles)
Wythenshawe
Wythenshawe Park A great park offering a massive range of things to do: crazy golf, pitch and putt, community farm, outdoor play area, woodland walks, 16th century hall, 16 football pitches
Mawddach Woodlands RSPB Reserve (51 miles)
Gwynedd
Mawddach Woodlands RSPB Reserve A wonderful location for wildlife potting, hiking and photography, with the shifting sands of the Mawddach estuary on one side, and the rugged beauty of Cadair Idris on the other.
Lyme Park (51 miles)
Disley
Lyme Park Adventure playground and lots of children's events throughout the year. Vast medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore
Hartshill Hayes Country Park (53 miles)
Neuneaton
Hartshill Hayes Country Park Large park with adventure playground.
Markeaton Park (54 miles)
Derby
Markeaton Park Well kept parkland with play centre, light railway, pitch and putt golf, stunning horticultural displays, a fishing lake and football pitches.
Allesley Park (54 miles)
Coventry
Allesley Park Crazy golf, children's play area, 18 hole golf course, and plenty of open space and garden walks: all recently refurbished and well maintained.
Staunton Harold Reservoir (55 miles)
Melbourne
Staunton Harold Reservoir A wildlife habitat offering many outdoor and leisure activities, such as adventure playgrounds, fishing, bird watching, sailing and cycling.
Eirias Park and Waterpark (55 miles)
Colwyn Bay
Eirias Park and Waterpark Extensive children's outdoor play area, indoor swimming and leisure pool with water features and slide, sporting opportunities and masses of gorgeous parkland.
War Memorial Park (56 miles)
Coventry
War Memorial Park Approximately 48.5 hectares in size, the park consists of two distinct areas, the formal garden with the War Memorial and the sports facilities areas with playing fields, golf course, THE NEW Splash 'n' Play Park and play areas.
St Nicholas Park (58 miles)
Warwick
St Nicholas Park A lawned park with unusual trees and so much to do! There's the play area, skate park, boating, paddling pool, adventure AND crazy golf, and a children's amusement park!
Caludon Castle Park (58 miles)
Coventry
Caludon Castle Park It is a pleasant stretch of open grassland for running and frisbee-ing, with a Children's Playground.
The main feature is an imposing ruin of part of the castle, surrounded on three sides by a moat.
Jephson Gardens (59 miles)
Leamington Spa
Jephson Gardens Flower filled park containing a sensory garden, an exotic glasshouse, a lake with ducks and swans, and a boating pond. There is also a nearby ship-themed adventure play area (see full details for information).
Haigh Country Park (59 miles)
Wigan
Haigh Country Park Once the home of Earls and Lords, Haigh Hall is surrounded by 250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills. Haigh Hall and Country Park is an enjoyable day out with something for everyone. Explore and enjoy the stunning parkland, woodland and plantations. There is no entrance fee to get into the park.
Charlecote Park (59 miles)
Warwick
Charlecote Park For the less boisterous child, this charming house offers many foreign and domestic curios, wonderful portraits and spacious grounds with nature trails with an on site herd of fallow deer roaming about.
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre (59 miles)
Coventry
Brandon Marsh Nature Centre Your visit to Brandon Marsh Nature Centre starts at the Visitor Centre, opened by Sir David Attenborough in 1998. The Centre contains displays, hands-on activities and information about the nature reserve, as well as a Tea Room and Shop. The Centre is open every day (except Christmas Day) and has lots of events and activities for everyone throughout the year.
Ryton Pools Country Park (60 miles)
Coventry
Ryton Pools Country Park There's lots of fun to be had at this family friendly country park! With play areas, cycling and walking on surfaced paths and a large picnic meadow you can't go wrong for a family day out!
Coombe Country Park (60 miles)
Coventry
Coombe Country Park The perfect location for a family day out in the great outdoors. We have a children's play area, climbing forest, picnic benches and barbecue areas, a bird hide, woodlands, open space for the children to play and of course plenty of ducks and swans to feed!
Formby Nature Reserve (60 miles)
Formby
Formby Nature Reserve Home to one of the last colonies of red squirrels in Great Britain, and boats endangered species such as the Natterjack Toad and the Northern Dune Tiger Beetle.
Heaton Park (60 miles)
Prestwich
Heaton Park Great Animal Centre, two dedicated children's play areas providing a range of activities for children aged from 3 years up to 14 years, rowing boats, tram rides, pitch and putt - loads to do - wow!
Queens Park (61 miles)
Bolton
Queens Park Fabulous outdoor play park, sand, diggers, great climbing frames, mazes, sculptures, picnic areas and ducks in the lake.
Ryton Gardens (61 miles)
Coventry
Ryton Gardens There is something for everyone at Ryton Gardens, the home of Garden Organic, in its delightful setting in the Heart of England. Gardeners, lovers of good food, shoppers, children and those simply looking for a relaxing day out will want to visit Ryton Gardens time and time again!.
Broadway Tower Country Park (61 miles)
Broadway
Broadway Tower Country Park - spectacular views,, a restaurant, a Red deer enclosure, country walks, picnic sites and wildlife & wildflowers in season
Moss Bank Park (62 miles)
Bolton
Moss Bank Park Popular park with large play area for children, fairground rides, mini steam train and gardens
WWT Martin Mere (63 miles)
Burscough
WWT Martin Mere Martin Mere's Gardens is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and now beavers and Otters. With a diversity of waterfowl exhibits and an adventure playground for children to enjoy, Martin Mere is a first class, year-round, wetland wildlife attraction.
Ufton Fields Nature Reserve (63 miles)
Leamington Spa
Ufton Fields Nature Reserve This 100 acre site, managed in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, is a wildlife haven with all weather footpaths providing access to varied habitats in every season. The site is noted for its abundance of butterflies, dragonflies, wild flowers and birds.
Rufford Old Hall (64 miles)
Ormskirk
Rufford Old Hall Step back in time at one of Lancashire's finest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where a young Will Shakespeare once performed. You can also enjoy the gardens, topiary and sculpture and a walk in the woodlands, alongside the canal.
Attenborough Nature Reserve (64 miles)
Beeston
Attenborough Nature Reserve An award winning eco-friendly visitor attraction surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve.
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (64 miles)
Coleford
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a four-mile trail with sculptures inspired by the forest, trees and wildlife. There are various play structures along the way for the kids to play on.
Puzzlewood (65 miles)
Coleford
Puzzlewood - a unique and magical destination in the Forest of Dean. You can explore meandering pathways that take you through a spectacular wonderland of deep ravines of mossy rocks, over wooden bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations. There is an outside playground and an indoor maze. Plus animals and wild fowl. Traditionally made willow maze.
Draycote Water Country Park (66 miles)
Rugby
Draycote Water Country Park Whether you come to unwind or have fun, there’s plenty for all at Draycote Water. Activities range from birdwatching and game fishing to walking and watersports.
Batsford Aboretum (66 miles)
Moreton-in-Marsh
Batsford Aboretum Visit the Cotswold's secret garden for 55 acres of walks in magical Japanese settings.
Prinknash Bird and Deer Park (67 miles)
Gloucester
Prinknash Bird and Deer Park - is set in a wooded valley once the hunting lodge of the Abbots of Gloucester and King Henry VIII. The park has been landscaped to resemble an 18th century park with traditional follies enhanced by beautiful birds and animals. You will see over 50 peacocks and waterfowl, golden pheasants, love birds, the fishpond, fallow deer, song birds, crown cranes, black swans, and African Pygmy Goats.
Abbey Park (67 miles)
Leicester
Abbey Park Beautiful river-split park with miniature railway, pets' corner and a large play area suitable for children of all ages.
Goldhill Adventure Playground (68 miles)
Leicester
Goldhill Adventure Playground A real adventure playground for 5 - 14 year olds, children can play freely, and have fun while being supervised. Leicester's largest inclusion programme.
Newnham Paddox Art Park (70 miles)
Monks Kirby
Newnham Paddox Art Park 30 acre open air sculpture gallery which leads visitors through oak woods and around serene lakes. Sculpture by leading artists displayed in the idyllic garden will move, enchant and astonish. Visitors wishing to enjoy the wildlife are welcomed as warmly as those considering a purchase.
Parc Glynllifon (70 miles)
Gwynedd
Parc Glynllifon Green Flag Awarded historic gardens and country park. There are water features to play in, modern sculpture trails, and locally run treasure hunts and orienteering courses.
Brockholes Nature Reserve (71 miles)
Preston
Brockholes Nature Reserve A new kind of nature reserve, an unreserved reserve. A great place to let the kids run around and discover the wonders of British wildlife. 250 Acres of meadow, lake and woodland a great place to explore. Fantastic play area, walking trails, restaurant, gift and food shops.
Park View 4U Playing Fields (71 miles)
Lytham St Annes
Park View 4U Playing Fields An exciting fully inclusive three generational play area including: an imaginative toddler area, a teenzone with challenging equipment, a multi use games area, a state of the art skate park and large BMX track, a fitness trail, gym equipment for senior citizens, a woodland walk and story area.
Daventry Country Park (74 miles)
Daventry
Daventry Country Park Daventry Country Park - was created in 1968 as part of the nationwide Countryside Act. This movement sought to provide communities with green spaces to use and enjoy. The reservoir (130 acres of open water) was dug out and completed in 1804, taking eight years to finish.
Pen-y-fan Pond (74 miles)
Caerphilly
Pen-y-fan Pond Parkland about a resevoir with flat open space for sports and kite flying, nature rambling and picnicking. There's a great Alien Invasion Trail around the park that's sure to keep them moving!
Rother Valley Country Park (74 miles)
Sheffield
Rother Valley Country Park Country park with extensive lake offering lots of watersports and fun, as well as an outdoor play area and a golf centre.
Wonderland (13 miles)
Telford
Wonderland The Award Winning big park for little people, an enchanting place where nursery rhymes and fairytales come to life.
Cadbury World (40 miles)
Birmingham
Cadbury World Cadbury World is choc loads of fun, in Bournville. Come and experience the magic, making and history of Cadbury chocolate. With the world's largest Cadbury shop, Cadabra ride and much more, you couldn't ask for a more scrumptious day out.
Alton Towers (40 miles)
Alton
Alton Towers In addition to our incredible rollercoasters, there are so many fantastic family attractions, live entertainment and endless hours of fun on offer at the Alton Towers Resort making it the number one family escape. 2010 sees Sonic the hedgehog spin into the Resort on the family favourite ride, Sonic Spinball!
Drayton Manor Theme Park (44 miles)
Tamworth
Drayton Manor Theme Park In 2011 Drayton Manor Theme Park will become bigger and better than ever with the addition of two brand new rides. Europe's first ever Ben 10 roller coaster ride, called Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, will be unveiled for Easter. Meanwhile, Thomas Land will also welcome a family-friendly ride to its existing offering.
Gullivers World (48 miles)
Warrington
Gullivers World A family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Gullivers Kingdom (56 miles)
Matlock Bath
Gullivers Kingdom A family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Symonds Yat West Amusement Park (61 miles)
Ross On Wye
Symonds Yat West Amusement Park The amusement park offers hours of enjoyment, fun and excitement on the fairground rides and arcades. For energetic youngsters, there are indoor and outdoor adventure playgrounds.
Camelot Theme Park (63 miles)
Chorley
Camelot Theme Park An unforgettable, fun-packed day out awaits visitors to the enchanted kingdom of Camelot. Visitors can lose themselves amid the thrill of jousting knights, fabulous falconry displays, a spell-binding magic show - plus rides galore for children young and old!
GreenWood Forest Park (69 miles)
Y Felinheli
GreenWood Forest Park Discover endless Family Adventure at GreenWood Forest Park, including the world's first people-powered rollercoaster and Wales's longest sledge run.
Wheelgate Adventure Park (75 miles)
Farnsfield
Wheelgate Adventure Park A land of thrilling rides, amazing attractions and exhilarating activities are waiting to be discovered. From the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster and challenging Mini Diggers, to the indoor soft play Pirate Ship and Tropical House the fun is endless.
Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (23 miles)
Eccleshall
Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre - a small sanctuary for unwanted and mistreated exotic animals and birds of prey. Home to a wide variety of creatures, Owls, Hawks, Snakes, Monkeys, Raccoons, Lynx, Lizards and much more it's a great afternoon out for the family.
Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone (26 miles)
Stafford
Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone Our Animal Zone houses a varied collection of animals and birds from around the world. See our own Meerkat family and count their babies, watch our Red Lemurs playing outside in their enclosure and see our Wallabies, Raccoon Dogs and all the other animals which bring animals of the world into one place.
Monkey Forest (28 miles)
Trentham
Monkey Forest Monkey forest is 60 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows where 140 monkeys live in total freedom. You are plunged into the Barbary Macaques fascinating world as you hear rustling in the trees, chattering in a strange language of sounds and mimicry, and chasing of one another through the branches
West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (30 miles)
Bewdly
West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park The West Midland Safari Park offers families the chance to visit the animals in their habitats as you drive through your own Safari. With Rhino, Elephants, Lions, Giraffes and many more to see, it makes a great day out.
Dudley Zoo and Castle (31 miles)
Dudley
Dudley Zoo and Castle Dudley Zoo has long been home to some of the world's biggest, rarest and most exotic animals - from lions and tigers to snakes and spiders!! Been told there is a great gable car ride as well. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.
British Wildlife Rescue Centre (32 miles)
Stafford
British Wildlife Rescue Centre Centre for treatment of sick and injured British wildlife. Displaying animals and birds which cannot be released to the wild.
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (32 miles)
Cotebrook
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre Set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park offers everything for the perfect day out.
Chester Zoo (35 miles)
Chester
Chester Zoo Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as the 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, they also offer first class facilities that ensure your day out really is as enjoyable as possible.
Cheshire Falconry (36 miles)
Northwich
Cheshire Falconry Enjoy the Junior Owl Experience at the Cheshire Falconry Centre. Using the most calm and tolerant birds of prey in the collection, children will have the experience of a lifetime as they fly an owl for the first time.
Blue Planet Aquarium (38 miles)
Ellesmere Port
Blue Planet Aquarium Blue Planet Aquarium has over 100 living displays in six themed areas showcasing a spectacular variety of life from the deep.
Visit our Caribbean Reef display, complete with 230ft underwater tunnel, which houses Europe's largest collection of sharks – including the Jawsome three metre long Sand Tiger Sharks.
National Sea Life Centre (39 miles)
Birmingham
National Sea Life Centre Over 60 spectacular displays including rockpools, turtle breeding and awesome tropical features - over 1,000 creatures including Sharks, Seahorses, Otters and Rays
Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park (39 miles)
Kington
Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park A magical place to experience animals, birds, and owls - all sorts of owls from all over the world.
Birmingham Nature Centre (40 miles)
Birmingham
Birmingham Nature Centre You can visit the Birmingham Nature Centre which is home to a wide range of animals and reptiles from across the world, including some endangered species. If you visit regularly with your family it may be worth purchasing a season ticket.
Blackbrook Zoological Park (41 miles)
Winkhill
Blackbrook Zoological Park Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (44 miles)
Holywell
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park An attractive collection of original and reconstructed local buildings, which provide a fascinating insight into times past. For younger children there are farm animals, an adventure playground and special children's activities.
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (49 miles)
Wirral
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm is home to a variety of farm animals, including pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and geese. It's a great opportunity for children of all ages to meet and learn about farm animals up close.
Knowsley Safari Park (50 miles)
Prescot
Knowsley Safari Park The safari park has around 30 species of mammal roaming 200 hectares of land, plus a few birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
Twycross Zoo (51 miles)
Atherstone
Twycross Zoo Set in 50 acres of parkland, Twycross is known throughout the world for its apes and monkeys. This conservation centre breeds endangered species, such as Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Bonobos, Monkeys and Parrots. Here you will Giraffes, Otters Giant Tortoises and Flamingos. Make sure you see the Sealions and Penguins at feeding time and all of our new arrivals.
RSPB Nature Reserve Eglwysfach (52 miles)
Ceredigion
RSPB Nature Reserve Eglwysfach Come on a Date With Nature with us and get really close to some of the most exciting wildlife in Britain.
Rhyl SeaQuarium (52 miles)
Denbighshire
Rhyl SeaQuarium Join us on a voyage of discovery as we travel beneath the waves, from tranquil fresh waters to the cold depths of the abyss.
Plantasia (53 miles)
Mancetter
Plantasia Plantasia - Step inside for an exciting, interactive experience that brings the world of plants to life. Discover their mysteries through our touch-sensitive screens and video presentations – there's plenty to touch, press and smell! Plus Maze World and Wild Walk.
Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm (54 miles)
Hereford
Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm Llama trekking is fast becoming a 'must-do' activity. Bond with your llama - get to know him and take him on a walk in the glorious countryside of south west Herefordshire. If travelling from further afield, why not take a two day stay in one of our holiday cottages?
The Magic of Life Butterfly House (54 miles)
Ceredigion
The Magic of Life Butterfly House Come and see some of the largest and most colourful butterflies in the world!
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (55 miles)
High Peak
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park boasts otters, 16 species of owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including, buzzards, pine martens, polecats, foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.
Matlock Bath Aquarium (57 miles)
Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath Aquarium From Piranahs to Terrapins. There is a large open pool which is fed by a thermal spring and illuminated at night containing common carp, mirror carp and koi carp. The fish may be fed by visitors with fish food obtained on the premises.
International Centre for Birds of Prey (57 miles)
Newent
International Centre for Birds of Prey Three flying demonstrations with commentary, every day. The Centre caters for school visits, and is renowned for its expertise in education, conservation and training. Courses in falconry and photography are available. Shop, cafe, education facilities, attractive gardens and picnic areas.
Stratford Butterfly Farm (57 miles)
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford Butterfly Farm Wander through a tropical rainforest with a myriad multicoloured butterflies, sunbirds and Koi Carp. See fascinating animals in Insect City and view deadly spiders in perfect safety in Arachnoland.
The Animalarium (57 miles)
Ceredigion
The Animalarium A collection of unusual and interesting animals to amuse and delight you as well as the more domestic types which you can pet and feed in the petting barn. Several play areas.
Also there are exotic and endangered species in the larger enclosures, where we attempt to breed animals whose natural environment is under threat.
Visit us for a day to remember!
Welsh Mountain Zoo (58 miles)
Colwyn Bay
Welsh Mountain Zoo Set in North Wales, high above Colwyn Bay with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery. Spend a perfect day at this family friendly Zoo, in the company of rare and endangered animals from Britain and around the World including red pandas, brown bears, monkeys and tigers!
The Childrens Farm Park (58 miles)
Gwynedd
The Childrens Farm Park Found within the Llanfair Slate Caverns park (see separate listing). Visit Floss the donkey and her friends, various pigs, rabbits, calves, ducks, hens, small pigmy goats and many other birds and animals too - all indoors.
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (60 miles)
Ross-on-Wye
Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo Experience the delight of nature's most serene and beautiful wildlife. At the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo you can walk with free-flying exotic butterflies and see them supping nectar, finding their mates and laying eggs.
Tropical Birdland (61 miles)
Desford
Tropical Birdland Come and see hundreds of beautiful and exotic birds. Wander around our "walk-through" aviary. Sit with our friendly free-to-fly birds. And more.
Cotswold Falconry Centre (66 miles)
Moreton In Marsh
Cotswold Falconry Centre Birds of prey are constantly showing off their skills at this amazing centre, where the breeding and conservation of birds of prey is of paramount importance. Many different types of birds of prey are on display here, including eagles, hawks, owls and falcons.
Fantasy Farm Park (66 miles)
Dyfed
Fantasy Farm Park The very definition of a family day out: animals, rides, go-karts, adventure play, family friendly restaurant and open green space to play in.
Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm (66 miles)
Criccieth
Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm Children are allowed to handle a selection of different types of animals including rabbits, guinea pigs and puppies, as well as hand-feeding many of the larger animals such as pigmy goats, alpacas, rhea, donkeys, ponies, pigs and lambs.
ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (66 miles)
Loughborough
ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary Offers children a chance to meet rescued animals, see the differences between donkeys and horses, ducklings and chicks, etc.. Visitors can enjoy the Young Farmers' Play Barn, Fort Adventure Play Area, living willow structures, picnic and toddler play areas, pond dipping and nature trail.
WWT Slimbridge Centre (69 miles)
Slimbridge
WWT Slimbridge Centre See, feed and learn about the world's largest collection of exotic, rare and endangered ducks, geese and swans, and it is the only place in Europe to house all six species of flamingo.
See our otters, beaver, water voles and shrews.
Take a trip down our 1 kilometre canoe trail.
Youngsters will love playing in our outdoor wet playground called welly boot land.
Turbary Woods (69 miles)
Preston
Turbary Woods Offers a unique collection of over 90 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species.
Pili Palas Nature World (70 miles)
Anglesey
Pili Palas Nature World Enter a jungle of butterflies, exotic animals and amazing creatures. Indoor soft play area for young children, adventure play areas, giant bouncy castle, ride-on tractors, nature trail, picnic areas, café and much more, there’s something for everyone here!
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (71 miles)
Oswaldtwistle
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary Open facility working to rescue vulnerable equines, giving them rehabilitation and treatment. A valuable opportunity for the kids to learn about responsibility toward animals.
Anglesey Sea Zoo (71 miles)
Llanfairpwll
Anglesey Sea Zoo Anglesey's Leading All Weather Family Attraction!
There’s amazing marine life to see at the biggest aquarium in Wales! Will you enter the Seven Sisters Shipwreck, or dare to walk the Shark Pool grids?With over 150 native species, from the familiar to the strange, there's something for everyone!
Whatever the Weather - A Splashing Day Out!
Foel Farm Park (71 miles)
Isle of Anglesey
Foel Farm Park Foel Farm Park near Brynsiencyn on Anglesey offers a great family visit to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a real working farm. We invite all visitors to meet, touch and feed the animals.
Birdland Park and Gardens (72 miles)
Bourton-on-the-Water
Birdland Park and Gardens Birdland is a natural setting inhabited by over 500 birds from around the world, including the only King Penguins in England and over 50 aviaries of parrots, falcons, pheasants, hornbills, toucans, touracos, pigeons, ibis and many more.
New Nature Trail 'Marshmouth Reserve' and a covered area with graphic story of the egg and What is a bird,inc a soft play area.
National Showcaves Centre for Wales (73 miles)
Swansea
National Showcaves Centre for Wales There are ten attractions all included in the one entry ticket, and there is plenty to see and do for all ages. The 3 different caves Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave each offer a unique underground experience.
Greenmeadow Community Farm (75 miles)
Torfaen
Greenmeadow Community Farm The farm has a wide variety of animals including sheep, goats, cattle, tortoises, deer and chickens. Visitors can see the cows being milked and enjoy a tractor & trailer ride. There are learning materials available for school children. There is also tractor an adventure playground and an interactive play area where you can have a go at milking a life-size demo cow!
Ironbridge Gorge Museums (12 miles)
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge Gorge Museums Hear it, feel it, see it, do it. Be at the heart of the action and explore your industrial past at the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums.
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (19 miles)
Shifnal
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford - houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition.
Bewdley Museum (30 miles)
Bewdley
Bewdley Museum a surprise around every corner! Situated in the heart of the picturesque Georgian town of Bewdley, the museum offers a friendly welcome and entertaining experience for the whole family. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.
Black Country Living Museum (31 miles)
Dudley
Black Country Living Museum You can go underground into the coal mine, take a trip on a canal narrowboat into the famous Dudley Canal Caverns (additional charge), to spend a day soaking up the atmosphere of this very different museum where costumed demonstrators and living characters bring the story of the buildings to life.
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (31 miles)
Stoke-on-Trent
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses the world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. Reginald Mitchell's WW2 Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Enjoy a light lunch in our Café Museum or browse in The Foyer shop. Childrens activities throughout holidays plus art club Saturdays during term time.
Hartlebury Castle and Museum (34 miles)
Hartlebury
Hartlebury Castle and Museum Whether you are looking for a trip down memory lane, a chance to learn something new, a peaceful stroll through nature or a nice cup of tea and a cake, Hartlebury Castle has it all. Hosting exciting events throughout the year a great day out for all the family.
Teddy Bears of Bromyard (38 miles)
Bromyard
Teddy Bears of Bromyard hundreds of rare and exciting exhibits - all well displayed behind glass. You will see antique bears, dolls, Disney toys, prams, pedal cars, a huge steiff bear and the smallest golly.
Birmingham Museum and Gallery (39 miles)
Birmingham
Birmingham Museum and Gallery They offer a series of family oriented galleries and displays, with additional family and kids' activities every weekend on a drop in basis.
Selly Manor Museum (39 miles)
Birmingham
Selly Manor Museum Today, Selly Manor is home to the fascinating LAURENCE CADBURY COLLECTION of furniture. Not for very young children, this is nonetheless a family friendly site which also hosts a variety of annual open days, workshops, exhibitions and popular educational tours.
Thinktank (40 miles)
Birmingham
Thinktank - offers an extraordinary, fun-packed day out for all the family. From steam engines to intestines, this exciting museum has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology from the past, present and future. This includes the state-of-the-art Planetarium, where you can tour the night sky and fly through the galaxy without stepping a foot outside!
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (40 miles)
Bromsgrove
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings An outdoor museum of buildings in rural Worcestershire with a full and varied family events programme. Enjoy our natural setting and see some of our exciting buildings, including the Windmill, our interactive National Telephone Collection (including a TARDIS!) and the ever-popular outside toilet!
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (40 miles)
Macclesfield
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Our science centre allows families to come and discover the wonders of the Universe and learn about the workings of Jodrell Bank.
Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (42 miles)
Ashbourne
Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood The museum of Childhood is closed during 2007 for redevelopment. A few displays are shown in the basement of the hall, but it is not fun for kids at the moment.
The Commandery (43 miles)
Sidbury
The Commandery has exciting stories to tell you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, death, society and industry. Step back in time to catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have inhabited this ancient building during the past seven centuries.
The Transport Museum Birmingham (43 miles)
Wythall
The Transport Museum Birmingham Extensive collections of buses, battery electric vehicles and a miniature steam railway which runs on special operating days.
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (43 miles)
Runcorn
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens A safe and friendly place to explore history and get close to nature! Explore and enjoy as a family - it's a museum, a garden, woodland, a nature haven, an art adventure and a peek into the past all rolled into one!
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (45 miles)
Widnes
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre For a great family day out, visit Catalyst, where science and technology come alive through a host of interactive exhibits and hands-on displays. Our award winning centre has three galleries to explore including the glass walled rooftop Observatory reached by the scenic glass lift. Science has never been so much fun!
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (46 miles)
Hereford
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little the museum and gallery have kept up with the times.
National Motorcycle Museum (47 miles)
Solihull
National Motorcycle Museum The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest motorcycle museum in the world. It is a place where "Legends Live On" and it is a tribute to and a living record of this once great British industry that dominated world markets for some sixty years.
Beatles Story (48 miles)
Liverpool
Beatles Story Located within Liverpool's historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction that will transport you on an enlightening and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. See how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled into the dizzy heights of worldwide fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time. Hear the story unfold through the "Living History" audio guide narrated by John Lennon's sister, Julia.
Victoria Gallery and Museum (48 miles)
Liverpool
Victoria Gallery and Museum Opened to the public in 2008, the VG&M is housed in the University of Liverpool’s famous ‘redbrick’ building. It contains a gallery, museum and cafe, all housed in stunning Victorian architecture.
Underwater Street (49 miles)
Liverpool
Underwater Street Paint the Mini, pan for gold or take a stroll down Imagination Street. Experiment in the lab, step inside a giant bubble or design and create at the "make and take" tables. Six unique zones and a full service café provide the perfect venue for a family day out.
Liverpool War Museum (49 miles)
Liverpool
Liverpool War Museum Housed beneath the streets of Liverpool, this museum was the nerve centre in the battle of the atlantic during WWII. Fascinating stuff.
World Museum Liverpool (49 miles)
Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool World Museum Liverpool combines historic treasures from across the globe with the latest interactive technology to make an unbeatable family day out. Our collections include archaeology, ethnology and physical sciences as well as Britain’s only free Planetarium. With everything from live bugs to Egyptian mummies, there’s something for everyone inside.
Spaceport (49 miles)
Wirral
Spaceport Blast off on a virtual journey through space and time at Spaceport, the amazing space-themed attraction at Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wirral. Become a virtual astronaut in our incredible 360 degree, fully immersive Space Dome show where our latest production, ASTRONAUT, will take you from Earth to space..... and beyond!
Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour (50 miles)
Liverpool
Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart!! Every football fan would love to walk out the tunnel, sit in the dugout, visit the changing rooms - and they can. With a fantastic museum going through this great clubs history this is a must for any sports fan.
Ashby de la Zouch Museum (53 miles)
Ashby de la Zouch
Ashby de la Zouch Museum Local history museum with special events for families and children. Open all the year round with interesting exhibitions, models and children’s activity sheets. Specially designed hands-on activities for pre-booked school groups and other organised children’s groups.
Hat Works (53 miles)
Stockport
Hat Works The UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear! An award winning interactive Visitor Attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed ex hat factory. Fun and educational.
Vernon Park Museum (54 miles)
Stockport
Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.
The Lowry (55 miles)
Salford Quays
The Lowry The Lowry is a spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, café/bars, gift shop and Tourist Information Centre. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, work by Britain’s most popular artist alongside contemporary art plus a wealth of fabulous theatre entertainment and participatory activity for all ages.
The Manchester Museum (56 miles)
Manchester
The Manchester Museum Come face-to-face with live frogs and snakes, meet Stan the T.rex or see a helmet made from the skull of a porcupine fish. Draw, play and relax, get up close to objects, follow trails or borrow a backpack full of gallery activities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Manchester with kids.
Museum of Science and Industry (56 miles)
Manchester
Museum of Science and Industry The whole family has fun at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) in Manchester. Situated in five large buildings packed with exciting galleries, exhibitions and daily events, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
The Herbert Gallery and Museum (56 miles)
Coventry
The Herbert Gallery and Museum Previous years Guardian Award winner for child oriented educational attractions, there are plenty of fun things for families to do as you visit the museum and galleries. Hands on experiences, dressing up, touch screen interactives, story baskets and trails will all make sure you have an enjoyable and memorable visit.
Snibston (57 miles)
Coalville
Snibston The award winning attraction explores the impact of technology on our every day lives with over 90 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits.
Chinese Arts Centre (57 miles)
Manchester
Chinese Arts Centre Chinese Arts Centre is the international agency for the development and promotion of contemporary Chinese artists.Our work covers many areas including exhibitions.
Falstaff's Experience (57 miles)
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Falstaff's Experience Set within one of the most historic buildings in Stratford upon Avon, Tudor World bring the 16th century to life. Terry Deary of Horrible Histories devoted his latest book on Stratford to the attraction and described it as one of his books come to life. Fun for all ages.
Greater Manchester Police Museum (57 miles)
Manchester
Greater Manchester Police Museum Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, not the city of commerce and corporate splendour but a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses.
Warwickshire Museum (57 miles)
Warwick
Warwickshire Museum Archeology, geology, natural and social history: this museum is a great all rounder and kid friendly too. If they haven't had enough there's a sister museum close by.
St. Johns House Museum (57 miles)
Warwick
St. Johns House Museum Esoteric collection of Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Medicine, Personalities, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War.
St Johns House Museum (58 miles)
St Johns
St Johns House Museum For the curious but less boisterous child you can't beat a kitchen full of drawers to open and cupboards to explore, a Discovery Room for the under 5's and a Victorian school room. Really experience how people lived in the past.
Museum of Transport (58 miles)
Cheetham Hill
Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.
Museum of Mazes (60 miles)
Ross-on-Wye
Museum of Mazes Museum of Mazes is designed for you to browse awhile, then take a break and return to it again and again. It's fascinating for adults and fun for children - just have a go! Great idea if you are lokking for family days out in Herefordshire.
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (61 miles)
Bolton
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive If you're looking for a free fun family outing, Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive is the place for you. There?s a special children?s activity corner, and an exciting programme of family friendly events all year round, as well as plenty of themed activities during the holidays.
Bolton Steam Museum (61 miles)
Bolton
Bolton Steam Museum A magic place for all the family. 25 old stationary steam engines have been rescued and restored- some of the engines which once drove the cotton mills of Lancashire (the oldest is around 170 years old! Most will be running in steam and admission is free.
Gloucester Waterways Museum (63 miles)
Gloucester
Gloucester Waterways Museum Delve into the fascinating world of Gloucester's Victorian docks at this museum and meet the people and wildlife of our wonderful waterways. Discover impressive facts about the ingenious engineering of the waterway system and explore home life aboard a narrow boat. Plenty of hands on fun and interactive displays.
The Fusilier Museum (63 miles)
Bury
The Fusilier Museum Home to the collection of the XX Lancashire and Royal Regiment Fusiliers, commemorating in total over 300 years of history and heritage.
National Slate Museum (64 miles)
Llanberis
National Slate Museum you'll get a great insight into the welsh slate industry. You'll get to see slate-splitting demonstrations by hand-craftsmen and discover how slate from north Wales was shipped across the world.
Charnwood Museum (64 miles)
Loughborough
Charnwood Museum There are lots of interactive exhibits: you can dig through the layers of history and find out why archaeologists like old rubbish, peep under rocks, in cracks and crevices to find the hidden creatures or zoom-in on a centipede's head with the video microscope.
Heritage Motor Centre (65 miles)
Gaydon
Heritage Motor Centre Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars. Come and uncover the magical story of the British motor industry with new, exciting and interactive exhibitions and outdoor activities.
Dean Heritage Centre (65 miles)
Dean
Dean Heritage Centre Explore the museum and open air forest site to discover the secrets of the Forest of Dean.
Try our range of family craft activities including mask making, wood rubbings and woodland cottages. Follow the trail and uncover the heart of the forest. Visit the Forester’s cottage and meet his animals.
Wollaton Hall and Park (66 miles)
Nottingham
Wollaton Hall and Park Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions exploring art and the environment.
Big Pit National Mining Museum (67 miles)
Torfaen
Big Pit National Mining Museum World-famous underground tour - go 300 feet underground with a real miner and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face. Plus new multi-media tours and exhibitions.
National Space Centre (68 miles)
Leicester
National Space Centre The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. Home to the UK's largest 360 degree planetarium, the National Space Centre is a hands-on, interactive journey through six stunning galleries, Rocket Tower, and S.I.M ride that offers an experience that is out of this world.
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (69 miles)
Rossendale
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum Discover how raw wool and cotton were traditionally transformed into cloth, learn Lancashire's part in the Industrial Revolution, and see the giant waterwheel work!
Weston Park Museum (69 miles)
Sheffield
Weston Park Museum Children and adults will love the animated new displays, specially designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egyptian Mummies, to a traditional butchers shop. From Snowy the polar bear, to living ants and bees. The citys amazing collections of beautiful, varied and unusual treasures will be brought to life by fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.
The Fire and Police Museum (70 miles)
Sheffield
The Fire and Police Museum Come face to face with some of the most amazing vehicles and exhibits around!
Feel as if you're in the thick of the action and adventure, with the sights and sounds of the Fire and Police Museum Sheffield,
Making It! Discovery Centre (71 miles)
Mansfield
Making It! Discovery Centre - great for family fun - "hands on" interactive exhibits on two floors explaining how things are made. Each paying visitor receives a basket of component parts to make up one of ten kits - it's yours to take home. Open during Nottinghamshire school holidays. We have a programme of 2hr special events for children during the school hols - see website for details.
Cotswold Motoring Museum (71 miles)
Bourton-on-the-Water
Cotswold Motoring Museum Fun packed indoor museum covering motoring right through the 20th Century. Brum lives here and this is where he was filmed. He loves having his photo taken so don't forget your camera! Throughout the museum there are quizzes, feely boxes, building games, brass rubbings, old fashioned toys and dressing-up boxes!
Harris Museum & Art Gallery (72 miles)
Preston
Harris Museum & Art Gallery We’re a family-friendly museum and art gallery in the heart of Preston city centre. Visit our museum because we know how to make history and art fun! We’ve got a programme of regular hands-on workshops for families as well as permanent activities whatever time of day you arrive.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (72 miles)
Blackburn
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery A fascinating collection of art which includes oils and watercolours, Japanese prints and Christian icons.
Magna Science Adventure Centre (74 miles)
Rotherham
Magna Science Adventure Centre Power your imagination at Magna; the UK's first Science Adventure Centre and explore the four elements of fire, air, earth and water. Home to 'Sci-Tek' the largest science and technology playground in Europe, and Aqua-Tek the UK's largest outdoor water play area.
The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre (1 miles)
Shrewsbury
The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre The premier exercise and fitness facility in Shrewsbury, boasting four pools and an excellent Fitness Suite, situated in the most picturesque area of town.
Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre (23 miles)
Wrexham
Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre Plas Madoc is renowned for its Leisure Pool 'The Tropical Lagoon'. It is the perfect place for the family to have fun. Walk along the surf, climb on the crocodile, slide down the elephant and the snake or play in the waves.
Teme Ludlow (24 miles)
Ludlow
Teme Ludlow Swimming facility with diving pool and boards, leisure pools, 65m flume and more sporting opportunities besides.
South Shropshire Leisure Centre (24 miles)
Ludlow
South Shropshire Leisure Centre 25 metre pool with 65 metre Flume Ride
Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (26 miles)
Nantwich
Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool Warmed outdoor brine pool. The outdoor pool is open for the summer season on May - October. Also has indoor pool with teaching pool and cyber cafe.
Crystal Leisure Centre (31 miles)
Stourbridge
Crystal Leisure Centre Waves, Rapids, Slides, Waterfalls, Fansprays and many other water features included.
Wyre Forest Glades (31 miles)
Kidderminster
Wyre Forest Glades Leisure pool with wave machine and 2 flumes (also available for private hire Sat/Sun 5.00pm-8.00pm). A great idea for family days out with the kids.
Waterworld Stoke (31 miles)
Stoke-on-Trent
Waterworld Stoke Experience the thrills and spills of the UKs 1st indoor water rollercoaster - plummet through the thunder and lightening in the black hole - speed through the thundering waters of the superflume - turn your world upside down and plunge into the deep blue water of the space bowl! You can RELAX along the lazy river, in the hot spa and bubble pools.
Sandy Lane Aqua Park (33 miles)
Chester
Sandy Lane Aqua Park The Aqua Park includes 12 pieces of water equipment operated by sensory, touch pads. These are in place in the summer months and are replaced by play equipment in the winter period.
Walsall Gala Baths (33 miles)
Walsall
Walsall Gala Baths Competition style pool - 33.33m x 13.72m, 5 metre and 3 metre diving boards, 1 metre spring board, brine pool, tanning studios and Mint Condition Fitness Centre.
Northgate Arena (34 miles)
Chester
Northgate Arena has a beach type effect swimming pools which has small slides for the younger visitor and a full size flume for the more adventurous - plus loads more sport facilities. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.
Kingstanding Leisure Centre (38 miles)
Birmingham
Kingstanding Leisure Centre Kingstanding's water flumes and wave machine are a big hit with kids of all ages and the leisure pool provides fun for all the family. On Sundays there are family swimming sessions and the centre also has a café on site for hot and cold food and drink.
Fox Hollies Leisure Centre (43 miles)
Birmingham
Fox Hollies Leisure Centre Swimming Pool with Splash and Family sessions. Check for details.
Lifestyles Garston (45 miles)
LIverpool
Lifestyles Garston The centre has:
A five lane 25m swimming pool
A learner pool
A water flume
A Fitness Suite (suitable for over 8 years)
Village changing facilities
A Sports Hall
4 badminton courts
3 floodlit synthetic grass multi-use courts
Car parking for 145 cars
Tudor Grange Sports Centre (45 miles)
Solihull
Tudor Grange Sports Centre Swimming facility also with diving pool equipped with 1 and 3m springboards and a 5m platform. There are more sporting opportunities besides.
Malvern Splash (46 miles)
Malvern
Malvern Splash Swimming Pool - 25m pool and teaching pool, flume, wave machine and beach - plus loads more leisure facilities
Hereford Leisure Pool (46 miles)
Hereford
Hereford Leisure Pool - has a wave machine and water slide, a 'beach' area and various water features and a whirlpool, as well as the usual leisure pool
Europa Pools (48 miles)
Birkenhead
Europa Pools Europa Pools, Birkenhead - The leisure pool and kiddies' lagoon offers an exciting range of water features including two breath-taking water flume rides; the spectacular 'Beach Breakers' wave pool, geysers and water cannons. Great idea for family days out in Merseyside.
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd (49 miles)
Liverpool
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd The centre has:
A twenty five metre four lane swimming pool with baby pool and flume slide
A Fitness Suite (suitable for over eight years)
Four 7-a-side all weather pitches
Four floodlit 7-a-side football pitches
Free car parking
Neptunes Pool (51 miles)
Prestatyn
Neptunes Pool Enjoy the tropical environment of Neptunes Pool. This 25 metre pool caters for all types of swimmers - being shallow at both ends means you have twice the area to rest or practice with the children.
Sun Centre (52 miles)
Rhyl
Sun Centre Ride the rapids on a tube and descend over 300 feet (THE BUZZ), dare to ride the 200 foot BLACK HOLE. Favourites include the LAGOON POOL with tropical storms, the MONORAIL, the DRAGON SLIDE, SURF POOL and much more - or just relax at our outside SUN DECK and enjoy views of the north wales coast.
Hood Park Outdoor Pool (53 miles)
Ashby de la Zouch
Hood Park Outdoor Pool Outdoor pool with other goodies nearby.
Manchester Aquatics Centre (56 miles)
Ardwick
Manchester Aquatics Centre The Manchester Aquatics Centre is the fantastic venue purpose built for the Commonwealth Games.
There are special family sessions which have been specifically designed for those with children. These sessions offer a calm and enjoyable environment for young and old alike. The perfect family day out!
Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre (56 miles)
Coventry
Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre We are an indoor centre which provides a wide range of activities specifically suited to families - we have two swimming pools (one with flume ride and features), a large sports hall for ball games and racquet sports, a soft play area called Jungle Junction and crèche facilities.
Tyldesley Pool (56 miles)
Tyldesley
Tyldesley Pool Standard, teaching and diving pools with regular 'fun and floats' sessions, kids' parties, and holiday activities. For toddlers the Swim Tots session includes music and toys in a safe and controlled environment.
Nye Bevan Pool (58 miles)
Skelmersdale
Nye Bevan Pool Offering standard swimming fare with a diving pool and two diving boards for public use.
Hyde Leisure Pool (58 miles)
Hyde
Hyde Leisure Pool 'Red Ripster' Aqua slide - Wave machine - White water channel - Water cannons - Geysers - Bubble Pool - Cafe and air conditioned eating area. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Castle Donington College Pool (59 miles)
Donington
Castle Donington College Pool Looking for something to do during the Summer? If so, why not come along to Castle Donington Community College and have a swim in their heated Outdoor Swimming Pool?
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (62 miles)
Hope Valley
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool Uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from March to September.
GL1 (63 miles)
Gloucester
GL1 in the heart of Gloucester has something for everyone, from warm swimming pools with wet’n’wild fun sessions and special parent & toddler times to trampoline lessons and after school or holiday sports and swimming courses.
Sandford Parks Lido (64 miles)
Cheltenham
Sandford Parks Lido The lido is a great day out in the heart of Cheltenham, on the edge of the Cotswolds. It is a children's paradise with slides, a children's pool and a paddling pool. Our 50 metre pool is also an ideal place to train, two lanes are reserved most days. Open in the spring to autumn.
Queens Park Sports Centre (65 miles)
Chesterfield
Queens Park Sports Centre Ride the hipper dipper waterslide 185ft long (bigger than your average flume). Plus 33m pool with diving area for 1, 3 and 5m boards. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids
Dunes Splash World (65 miles)
Southport
Dunes Splash World A wet and wild water park offering a fantastic family day out for all ages and abilities.
With five fantastic rides, bubble spa, kids' play zone, poolside diner and our very own turtle, Murtle, you'll want to dive in and make a splash today!
Beechdale Swimming Centre (67 miles)
Nottingham
Beechdale Swimming Centre With pool activities to cater for all ages and abilities from parents and toddlers sessions to club sessions and major galas, the centre offers a varied swimming programme for everyone.
Bangor Swimming Pool (68 miles)
Bangor
Bangor Swimming Pool Disability friendly water park with two water slides, three diving boards, football pitches and an outside paddling pool, as well as a good cafe.
Ponds Forge (70 miles)
Sheffield
Ponds Forge Come down and make a splash at Ponds Forge leisure pool! Whizz through the 2 flumes, float along the lazy river or jump through the big waves. There is also a smaller fun pool, for parent and toddler swimming!
Splash at Riverside (70 miles)
Blackburn
Splash at Riverside No special play features beyond the standard pools BUT they are chlorine free pools which is a big plus for children with asthma or delicate eyes!
Stratford Park Leisure Centre (71 miles)
Stroud
Stratford Park Leisure Centre Outdoor and indoor pools, various sporting opportunities. Outdoor pool open May to September.
Water Meadows (71 miles)
Mansfield
Water Meadows Leisure Lagoon - Wave Machine - 50m Twister Flume - Falling Rapids Ride (only operates during peak times) - Fast Drop Flume (only operates during peak times) - Geysers & Water Cannons - 25m 6 lane Competition Pool. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Nottinghamshire
Waves Water Fun Centre (72 miles)
Blackburn
Waves Water Fun Centre If you are looking for family days out in Lancashire, Waves has a lagoon shaped pool, Alien space bowl water feature, children’s shipwreck slide, jacuzzi, waves machine, a vending area and a Regency Gym.
Daventry Leisure Centre (74 miles)
Daventry
Daventry Leisure Centre Daventry Leisure Centre - 25 metre Leisure pool - Wave machine, Lazy River and Water Cannons - Teaching Pool
The Lido (74 miles)
Chipping Norton
The Lido Set in safe, secure and well- maintained grounds overlooking the countryside this environmentally friendly 25m pool of crystal clear water has a water slide at the deep end.
Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (2 miles)
Shrewsbury
Fuzzy Eds Funhouse Play centre attrached to pub, rather like the Wacky Warehouse set-up. Indoor soft play area with toddler space as well as the main climbing play area with the usual selection of soft mayhem equipment.
Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder (11 miles)
Telford
Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder An indoor play frame attached to a pub - the usual Wacky Warehouse set-up.
MC's Energy Zone (13 miles)
Telford
MC's Energy Zone A two-tier soft adventure play area which includes a fantastic under five's section, a ball pit, slides and a great arial swing.
Playpit Pirate Adventure (14 miles)
Telford
Playpit Pirate Adventure Large pirate ship play frame offers hours of entertainment with slides, ball pools, crow's nest and much more.
Boogle's Barn (21 miles)
Malpas
Boogle's Barn Multi-level soft adventure play with giant Astra Slides and Helipad, Separate Toddlers area, Indoor electric go-karts (18months – 12yrs), Creation Station pottery painting. Full day care, crèche and out of school club child care facilities. Boogle’s Pit-stop café serving a wide selection of healthy meals, snacks and drinks. Themed parties and private party rooms.
Run Around Playcentre (24 miles)
Wrexham
Run Around Playcentre One of the largest play zones in North Wales. Whether sliding down the Astra slide, going through the Blackout Tunnel or exploring the Look out Tower or playing in the toddler zone, there's something for everyone.
Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre (26 miles)
Wrexham
Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre The Jolly Jungle boasts scrambles, mazes, slides, ballpools plus lots, lots more to entertain your children 7 days a week.
Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (27 miles)
Meaford
Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms 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 - Rookery Wood (28 miles)
Crewe
Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood - the usual setup for Wacky Warehouses. Have a nice hour off while the kids run round like loons on the indoor play structure - lovely!!
Go Kidz Go (29 miles)
Wolverhampton
Go Kidz Go 13,000 sq.ft. indoor adventure playground - with soft play (separate area for under 5's), nets, climbing, obstacle courses and aerial run way. Snack bar, with TV and free car park
Chilly Kiddys (31 miles)
Stourbridge
Chilly Kiddys Chilly Kiddy's is an indoor fun filled play and party centre for kids of all ages (grown ups too!). It is one of the biggest and most exciting play areas in the West Midlands with over 8,000 square feet of endless fun!
Crystal Leisure Centre Soft Play (31 miles)
Stourbridge
Crystal Leisure Centre Soft Play Fully equipped new soft play structure with dedicated toddler area, two tier junior area with slides, stepping stone run, spider web crawl and inter active light and sound system. Children aged 7 years and under allowed on the equipment.
Scallywags Merry Hill (31 miles)
Dudley
Scallywags Merry Hill Scallywags Merry Hill is an Indoor Play Centre offering play facilities for children up to 8 years of age with tube slides, biff bash, rollers, zig zag climb plus much more…
Fantastico Indoor Play Area (31 miles)
Kidderminster
Fantastico Indoor Play Area Fantastico Indoor Play Area offers a super, fun and safe experience for your children in Kidderminster to enjoy themselves with a play area for all ages up to 10.
Fenton Fun Factory (31 miles)
Stoke On Trent
Fenton Fun Factory Fun Factory is one of the largest indoor soft play and activity centre for children in Staffordshire. We have everything you need to entertain young and old and we are proud to of created an environment that will be as enjoyable for the parents as it is for the children.
Playtime Cannock (32 miles)
Hednesford
Playtime Cannock Has areas for crawlers, toddlers and everyone else. It has 3 slides, big toddler section and a jungle zone. Designed for play, challenge, stimulation for the children and relaxation and refreshment for the grown ups.
Funsters (32 miles)
Stoke On Trent
Funsters Funsters - indoor play centre for the under 10's - ring for more details
Rumble Tumbles (32 miles)
Stoke On Trent
Rumble Tumbles Rumble Tumble offers slides, ropes, chutes, bridges, ball pits and a dedicated toddler play area.
Ragamuffins (33 miles)
Chester
Ragamuffins - If your youngsters are in need of letting off steam, why not bring them down to ragamuffins? We've got loads of space for them to run around, being the largest soft play area in the north west Ring b4 you go as their website is down
Jitterbugs Party World (33 miles)
Great Bridge
Jitterbugs Party World 2 segregated play areas especially for the under 3's, three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6 metres high with a great 4 lane Astra slide, superb twisting spiral slide and a 4 lane multi-skilled climbing wall.
Spacehoppas (34 miles)
West Bromwich
Spacehoppas Thrilling and atmospheric, this is custom designed space themed play in three section for under 3s, 3 to 5s, and over 5s so nobody gets squished.
Funky Monkeys Funky Town (34 miles)
Chester
Funky Monkeys Funky Town - caters for children aged between 0-10 with everything from baby sensory rooms, ball pits, climbing frames, huge wavy slides, toddler and disco zones and so much more!
Jitterbugs Party World (34 miles)
Blackheath
Jitterbugs Party World 2 segregated play areas especially for the under 3's, three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6 metres high with a great 4 lane Astra slide, superb twisting spiral slide and a 4 lane multi-skilled climbing wall.
Crash Bang Wallop (34 miles)
Walsall
Crash Bang Wallop has all the things kids love! This is the Midlands biggest most thrilling indoor play & fun centre for children. We have a giant main play area including firing cannons!, a double helix tunnel slide!, a huge wavy slide!, log ramps and ball pits, bif bash and so much more! We also have our own sports area, separate babies and toddler areas and a car track!
Polar Palace (35 miles)
Winsford
Polar Palace Come and experience the Polar Adventure where there are 3 levels of amazing fun. Try the giant astra ski slide, play in the sports zone, whizz around the kiddicar track, crawl through the ice cavern or splash into the ball pools
The 2 Gyms (35 miles)
Winsford
The 2 Gyms Great big playcentre - with loads of things to do for young and old
Planet Mayhem (35 miles)
Buckley
Planet Mayhem Three levels of fun in this 3000 sq feet play area. Please ring b4 you go - as their website is down
Wizz Kidz Playcentre (36 miles)
Queensferry
Wizz Kidz Playcentre The play centre is full of fun for all ages including a fab toddler area with a ball blower, a funky rainbow astra slide, a dance zone and even a football table for the older kids!
Barnabys Playbarn (36 miles)
Northwich
Barnabys Playbarn Housed by Blakemere Craft Centre (see individual listing). Offers a clean stimulating environment in which children can burn off all that energy while exploring their surroundings and developing social skills.
Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre (36 miles)
Northwich
Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre - Aerial Runways - Slides - Ladders - Ballpools -Labyrinths - Rickety Rope Bridges
Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (37 miles)
Congleton
Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm - follows the usual Wacky Warehouse formula. Has a great kids play structure which the ankle biters can run themselves silly on - while you sit down and have a well earned cup on tea.... aaaah!!
Wibbly Wobbly (37 miles)
Birmingham
Wibbly Wobbly A place of multi-level play structures, Birmingham's ONLY Wibbly Wobbly Web, drop slides and comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever-changing menu with freshly prepared food and the most important thing of all fun, fun, fun!
Wibbly Wobbly (37 miles)
Birmingham
Wibbly Wobbly A place of multi-level play structures, Birmingham's ONLY Wibbly Wobbly Web, drop slides and comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever-changing menu with freshly prepared food and the most important thing of all fun, fun, fun!
Machinations (38 miles)
Llanbrynmair
Machinations Aa café, shop and an indoor play centre. It also has the only miniature rabbit village and mechanical model museum in the country.
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (38 miles)
Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter Leisure Centre Uttoxeter leisure centre operates at the heart of the Uttoxeter community, offering the following facilities: A sports hall that can accommodate everything from badminton, five-a-side football, netball, basketball, short tennis and volleyball.
25m main pool - Squash court - Pulsations Fitness Suite - Cartoon Capers Creche -
The leisure centre offers a large range of different activities to meet the expectations of all our visitors, young or older, on both a casual pay and play basis and membership basis. The centre offers a broad range of wet and dryside sports coaching courses for adults and juniors in line with customer requirements.
CoCos Playbarn (39 miles)
Frodsham
CoCos Playbarn - really nice kids indoor play centre in Frodsham - ring for more details
Treasure Island Play Centre (39 miles)
Birmingham
Treasure Island Play Centre Treasure Island Play Centre - kids indoor softplay centre in Northfield, West Midlands
Big Top Fun Centre (39 miles)
Uttoxeter
Big Top Fun Centre With its large challenging three-storey frame packed with a whole host of exciting play areas the Big Top Playframe means children up to the age of 12 can enjoy hours of fun whatever the weather.
Crazy Town (39 miles)
Ellesmere Port
Crazy Town Great playcentre with an Aussie theme - a good play frame with a fun ball blower.
Juggler Soft Play Centre (39 miles)
Bromsgrove
Juggler Soft Play Centre Jugglers soft play centre is a children's soft play area, suitable for a wide age range of children. The play centre is in a convenient area of Bromsgrove and has lots of parking, jugglers is a safe place for children to play whilst parents sit back and enjoy a hot drink and watch their children having fun.
Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre (40 miles)
Ellesmere Port
Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre Great kids indoor playcentre in the Wirral - waiting for more info and pics coming soon
Tumble Jungle (40 miles)
Birmingham
Tumble Jungle A brilliant indoor adventure playground where the kids can let off steam regardless of the weather. Astra and drop slides, ball pools, and can you complete the Tumble Jungle Run?
Funny Bones Indoor Soft Play Centre (40 miles)
Flint
Funny Bones Indoor Soft Play Centre a great purpose built play structure which incorparates a Twin lane astra slide, spiral slide, dizy disk, rollers and more. There is a purpose built car track has a great range of Little Tykes Cars - to keep those young ones busy.
Hickory Dickorys Playhouse (41 miles)
Birmingham
Hickory Dickorys Playhouse Huge soft play frame areas packed with entertainment. Separate play areas for under 12's and under 5's. 8 slides including one of the highest indoor slides of its kind in the UK. Balls pools, trampolines, powerful ball canons, numerous fun obstacles
Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms (41 miles)
Lichfield
Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms Get messy with your kids in arts and crafts sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine and coffee whilst your child plays within sight.
Scallywags Birmingham (41 miles)
Birmingham
Scallywags Birmingham Features in this friendly, bright and colourful facility include a Toddler Village, large main play frame and sports arena.
Funky Monkeys (42 miles)
Birmingham
Funky Monkeys is a large jungle-themed soft play structure with a separate baby soft play zone. For parents there is comfy sofa seating and an excellent healthy cafe serving a range of healthy eats and tasty treats for all ages.
Sue's Madhouse (42 miles)
Runcorn
Sue's Madhouse - Runcorn has a indoor soft play centre for babies and children from 0 to 9/10 years (height restriction applies). Come and enjoy a relaxing coffee and a snack in comfortable surroundings while your children have a fantastic time running around.
Castle Pool and Adventure Playland (42 miles)
Birmingham
Castle Pool and Adventure Playland Adventure play area, Soft Indoor Play Area and public swimming pool in Birmingham
Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre (42 miles)
Birmingham
Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre All weather play centre for children up to age 12.
Funaticz has a huge 5 tier play frame with drop slides, a 'soft' assault course and so much more. Separate area for toddlers, themed party rooms, caf© and seating area and a fitness studio.
Children's classes include Zumbatomic and kick boxing. Call for more details.
School holiday club 'leave and play' available, full or part days including meals.
Little Acorns Indoor Play (42 miles)
Worcester
Little Acorns Indoor Play has a capacity of over 200 children and includes; three tier main adventure play area, featuring 4m wavy slide, spiral tube slide, interactive features and games, rock climb traversing wall and sports court.
Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester (43 miles)
Birmingham
Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester The Wacky Warehouse indoor playcentre structure guarantees plenty of fun for hours for the kids and a welcome break for the parents!
The Big Play Barn (43 miles)
Tamworth
The Big Play Barn We are a indoor soft play area with Big Slides, Ball Pits, Rope Bridges and Firemans Poles. With dedicated areas for under 5's and under 2's. Outside we also have a new Giant Jumping Pillow. Daily activities including storytime, party games and much more!
Go Kids Play Centre (43 miles)
Liverpool
Go Kids Play Centre Multi-tiered soft play centre, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 to 12 years.
Mini Monsters Fun House (44 miles)
Neston
Mini Monsters Fun House Children's Indoor play centre for ages 0-9
Tiny Terrorz (44 miles)
Solihull
Tiny Terrorz Multi level play area including 20ft slide, spooky room and all age appropriate climbing and bouldering wall! Plus comfy cafe for the grownups.
Play Pod (44 miles)
Stratford
Play Pod Three play areas, one for under 11s, one for under 3s and a baby section for under 18months. Also has mini football, karaoke and dancing areas.
Monkey Bizness (44 miles)
Wirral
Monkey Bizness Indoor family entertainment centre providing fun indoor soft play facilities for children under the age of 12. We have a full service restaurant offering a tasty choice of healthy food plus facilities to host your child’s birthday party.
Kidz-a-loud (44 miles)
Wirral
Kidz-a-loud Hang tough on the climbing wall, become a hot shot with ball cannons, have a go at the super car track and enjoy the fabulous soft play den.
Funtown Liverpool (44 miles)
Liverpool
Funtown Liverpool Bright, welcoming and full of fun. The play structure is huge with an exciting four lane astra slide and indoor football pitch, whilst our special toddler section, for the under 3s, is a big hit for their younger visitors.
Coconut Island Play Centre (45 miles)
Redditch
Coconut Island Play Centre - offers a superb play experience for children from the under-2's upwards. The main play area has a capacity of 75 children, with a large ball pit, a spooky area and three slides.
Quackers Indoor Soft Play Centre (45 miles)
Newbridge-on-Wye
Quackers Indoor Soft Play Centre We have a large indoor play area with a drop slide, astro-slide, tube slide, rope bridge, spider's web, spinner and more including a separate toddlers area. There are no age restrictions on the equipment and plenty of seating for those who want to watch. Great indoor play centre.
Play Planet Soft Playcentre (46 miles)
Hereford
Play Planet Soft Playcentre Play Planet is Hereford’s newest and biggest indoor children’s play centre, offering a three tier space themed soft play experience.
Jangala (46 miles)
Derby
Jangala Super indoor play area with dedicated toddler section, football pitch, Wii room, free WiFi and large cafe with big sofas!
Jungle Fun (47 miles)
Childwall
Jungle Fun Jungle Fun provides fun for kids of all ages - from crawlers and toddlers to kids and climbers. There are themed rooms, giant slides and a host of activities designed to educate and stimulate children.
Recreation Soft Play (47 miles)
Burton On Trent
Recreation Soft Play An indoor soft play facility for children aged 0 to 11 years.
Fun2B (47 miles)
Warrington
Fun2B Fun2b is just what parents have been looking for – an exciting and adventurous activity centre for 0-11years(height limit 4ft 9), combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating café.
Lunar Lift-Off (47 miles)
Ashbourne
Lunar Lift-Off A warm, inviting, exciting soft play environment for families to play, socialise, learn, and create in a relaxed atmosphere.
Pirate Pete Playden (48 miles)
Burton-On-Trent
Pirate Pete Playden Pirate Pete Playden - there are both inddor soft play area and outdoor play areas at The Millhouse it runs along the same lines as a Wacky Warehouse annexing a pub - so you can have a cranberry juice while the ankle biters run themselves ragged - aaargh!!!
The Jungle - Wild Play and Party (48 miles)
Warrington
The Jungle - Wild Play and Party boasts three great play areas. The main area includes a huge 13m, 4-lane waterfall effect astro slide, two great trampolines, ball pool, snake slide and much more.
Play Planet (49 miles)
Wallasey
Play Planet - contains air cannons that can fire soft balls through targets or safely at your friends. There are "splat pads", a "king of the cross" and "rope swings". All this added to the three storey, three lane super slide, "spider webs", "asteroid belts" and forests of biff-bash means there's plenty going on.
Anchorsawayplay (50 miles)
Wythenshawe
Anchorsawayplay One of the latest and most challenging play frames in the country for both young babies to toddlers and for children up to the age of 11
Happy Hours Indoor Play (50 miles)
Liverpool Street
Happy Hours Indoor Play Bridges, ramps and slides - all good fun for the smaller person looking to let off steam
Antz in your Pantz (50 miles)
Timperley
Antz in your Pantz is a fantastic and unique adventure playcentre and art room in Timperley, Altrincham. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Cheshire with kids
Happy Dayz (50 miles)
Liverpool
Happy Dayz Classic, bright, soft adventure play, with cafe and seating. Also do parties.
Prendoolys (51 miles)
St Helens
Prendoolys St Helen's biggest and best children’s indoor adventure play area, designed from the ground up to deliver countless hours of family fun!
Treasure Island Soft Play (51 miles)
St Helens
Treasure Island Soft Play Pirate themed adventure soft play for the under 11s, with dedicated toddler area, pirate ship mainframe and jungle sports court.
Little Monsters Mayhem (51 miles)
Salford
Little Monsters Mayhem Little Monsters Mayhem is an indoor play centre; we cater for children from a few weeks old to 11 years. Our Rainforest themed play frame has 3 lanes, waterfall themed slide, sports court, separate toddler frame and padded baby area.
Wild Things (51 miles)
Stockport
Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.
Little Rascals (51 miles)
Buxton
Little Rascals Indoor soft play centre and party venue. We offer dedicated play areas for babies, toddlers and juniors aged 0-10 years.
Our parties have been designed specifically with children and their parents in mind. Children play for 1 hour 20 mins and are then given 40 minutes to enjoy their food.
Funizuz Play Centre (51 miles)
Stockport
Funizuz Play Centre Indoor soft play centre, ceramic pot painting studio, café, birthday parties, toddler activities, clay hand and foot imprints, children's fashion, accessories and gifts.
Molly Mouse Play House (52 miles)
Rhyl
Molly Mouse Play House olly Mouse Playhouse is an Award Winning children's indoor adventure play and party centre open at the weekends to the public. Consisting of a Large soft play frame, Toddlers area, and cafe all inside a beautiful red brick church.
Fun Time (52 miles)
LIverpool
Fun Time Over 5000sq ft of exciting, colourful multi tiered adventure play for ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 12 years in separate sections.
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House (52 miles)
East Didsbury
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House An indoor play building with a large number of games and play structure children under 4ft 9ins tall. We also hold Parent and Toddler sessions during the week. An excellent place to go for a good night out as the complex also has bowling, a cinema, health club, bingo and a Travel Lodge.
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (53 miles)
Stockport
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre A fun soft play challenge on two levels with different activities to promote motor skills, coordination, increase activity levels whilst promoting social development.
KK5 Indoor Playcentre (53 miles)
Stockport
KK5 Indoor Playcentre KK5 Indoor Playcentre is a large playcentre suitable for children up to 12 years old. There are great slides for the older ones and a lovely soft play area for the younger kids.
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse (53 miles)
Derby
Hickory Dickory's Playhouse The provision of unparalleled indoor children's adventure play and party centres that are spacious, high quality, stylish and as attractive to adults as they are exciting and fun to children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids
Wacky Warehouse - Scireborne Tavern (53 miles)
Coventry
Wacky Warehouse - Scireborne Tavern - 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!!!
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (54 miles)
Chorlton
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre Three levels of soft play fun reaching a mind blowing 6.5m height. The fastest way to get down is on the fiery 3-lane astro slide – if you can make it past the Dragon. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (54 miles)
Stockport
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre The perfect place to visit if you care about cleanliness, great food and a safe, fun environment for the little ones! Our play areas are designed to stimulate, exercise and excite and there is something for all ages - from the tiniest tot up to 12!
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (55 miles)
Trafford Park
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre Land of Play is a stimulating, safe, fun, healthy recreation area for children of all age groups, creating an atmosphere for pantomime and make believe
Playzone (55 miles)
Tewkesbury
Playzone The new indoor children's play facility at Croft Farm Leisure Park. There's the usual fun to be had on the playstructure, softplay, and bouncy castle, plus table football and play some fitclub games on the grass.
Pavilion Leisure Centre (55 miles)
Barmouth
Pavilion Leisure Centre Colourful new soft play zone, a ball pool, toddler trikes, amongst other things. All suitable for the under 5s, and sporting opportunities including badminton and climbing.
Wacky Warehouse - Bermuda Park (55 miles)
Nuneaton
Wacky Warehouse - Bermuda Park - follows the usual Wacky Warehouse formula. Has a great kids play structure which the ankle biters can run themselves silly on - while you sit down and have a well earned cup on tea.... aaaah!!
The Play Mill (56 miles)
Bonsall
The Play Mill The Play Mill is an indoor play centre for children under 9yrs or 4’8” tall. We have a climbing frame with a twin lane bumpy slide, a huge sandpit with sit on diggers and sand toys, an enclosed padded area for the under 3’s and various sized sit and ride toys.
Playpit Nuneaton (56 miles)
Nuneaton
Playpit Nuneaton For children from 6m to 14yrs, separate areas for different ages with age appropriate equipment and a secure perimeter.
Wacky Warehouse - Strawberry Field (56 miles)
Evesham
Wacky Warehouse - Strawberry Field - the usual Wacky Warehouse scenario - you have a rest which the kids run themselves to a standstill on the play structure - lovely!!
Totally Ape (56 miles)
Old Colwyn
Totally Ape Monkey themed shenanigans on the main multi tiered play frame as well as the separate baby and toddler area. For under 12s. Free parking, free WiFi.
Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion (56 miles)
Worsley
Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion 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!!
The Deep Sea Den at AT7 (57 miles)
Coventry
The Deep Sea Den at AT7 Sea themed indoor play with creche and various suitable sessions. Attached to leisure centre.
Chucklebutties (57 miles)
Belper
Chucklebutties With the exciting playframe, separate baby area and activity sessions every weekday at 11am and 2pm, there's always plenty to keep babies to 10 year olds entertained!
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (57 miles)
Gorton
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand 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!!!
Cheeky Chimps (57 miles)
Warwick
Cheeky Chimps Newly refurbished play area with many classic features, all in clean colourful decor.
Rumble Tumble Playcentre (57 miles)
Wigan
Rumble Tumble Playcentre has a great indoor adventure zone - while you can relax in the coffee area. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Freddys Play Kingdom (57 miles)
Derby
Freddys Play Kingdom An Indoor play centre and also a children’s party venue which serves hot and cold food as well as having a café in Derby.
Barneys Indoor Play Centre (58 miles)
Coalville
Barneys Indoor Play Centre Fantastic Multi-level childrens Play barn with separate sports and toddler areas
The Ozone at the Alan Higgs Centre (58 miles)
Coventry
The Ozone at the Alan Higgs Centre Indoor play area set within a leisure centre providing creche, Parent Toddler sessions and many different classes and courses for the summer holidays.
Happy Hippos Play Centre (59 miles)
Ormskirk
Happy Hippos Play Centre Multi tiered colourful play structure with oodles of fun features and a separate baby toddler area.
Jam Jam Boomerang (59 miles)
Coventry
Jam Jam Boomerang Coventry's Biggest Indoor Play and Party place for children up to 12 years of age, with a separate area for babies and under 4's.
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (59 miles)
Mottram
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods A nice big kids play structure, overlooked by tables and chairs for the parents to sit on and take a break while the kids run round. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Wild Kidz (59 miles)
Hinckley
Wild Kidz 2 large separate play areas with 0-12 years catered for. Refreshments and food available.
Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre (59 miles)
Conwy
Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre Indoor play facility within a leisure centre so the bigs can do sport while the smalls bounce about!
Planet Happy (59 miles)
Ripley
Planet Happy They pride themselves on being the best place to play! They boast an excellent reputation for friendly staff, good food and clean bright play facilities.
Children smile, parents relax, and everyone has a good time at Planet Happy!
The Play Farm (60 miles)
Leamington Spa
The Play Farm A Multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 to 12 years, with dedicated playzones for babies, toddlers and juniors.
Kiddly Beanz (60 miles)
Manchester
Kiddly Beanz Indoor two story equipment which is exclusively designed for 0-9s with a very high safety factor. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.
The Play Barn (60 miles)
Breacon
The Play Barn The Play Barn - an exciting indoor children's soft play facility
The Fun Depot (60 miles)
Ashton Under Lyne
The Fun Depot Bright and cheery age segregated play areas, a peaceful sensory room, fully equipped sports court, and a dedicated nursing and feeding room.
Funtastic (61 miles)
Radcliffe
Funtastic Fabulous adventure soft play centre with a stunning array of features and age appropriate areas. They have a sincerely unique sports arena, and the resident 'dog' fudge regularly appears to dance with the children!
Scalliwags Adventure Land (61 miles)
Leicester
Scalliwags Adventure Land Indoor adventure centre - Children up to the age of 14 years - Cafe on site - Fun for all
Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit (61 miles)
Sawley
Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit. Children up to 4ft 9ins tall are welcome to try out the Wacky Indoor Playcentre with its safe modern games and equipmen, perfect for the ankle biters to let of steam of an afternoon.
Playzone Indoor Adventure Play (62 miles)
Gloucester
Playzone Indoor Adventure Play - filled with slides, ball ponds, climbing area and obstacles, there is a separate area for 2-4 year olds.
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre (62 miles)
Chorley
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre Be transported to Ancient Egypt for the adventure soft play, use the ice skating rink and when you're tired enough settle into the in house cinema with a hot dog!
Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (63 miles)
Langley Mill
Lanky Bill's Fun Shack A large main frame for the 5 to 11 years and a separate area with frame and soft play for the 4’s and under.
Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre (63 miles)
Ilkeston
Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre is a family friendly indoor play & party centre which serves great coffee and fab food at affordable prices. Children can run off excess energy on our two teir play frame under your watchful eye. We also have a soft baby area and toddler play area for the younger ones.
Little Drivers Soft Play (63 miles)
Stapleford
Little Drivers Soft Play is a family orientated modern colourful soft play centre with a modern play frame. It is family run and offers both healthy and more conventional snacks and meals at reasonable prices to not break the bank. The centre also offers bespoke party packages tailored to you needs contact us for details.
Cyril's Nut Hut (63 miles)
Long Eaton
Cyril's Nut Hut is a fabulous indoor play centre, with adventure play and soft play equipment designed to keep kids of all ages happy - from tots just starting to crawl, right up to active kids of 11 years old
Playmates Childrens Play Centre (63 miles)
Chorley
Playmates Childrens Play Centre An exciting indoor adventure playcentre and party venue for children under 9, where there’s always lots to do and plenty of fun to be had!
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (63 miles)
Oldham
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre Kids can monkey around in the jungle gym, slither down the spiralling snake slide, or become a hidden crocodile in the ball pit, and for the mums and dads we have comfortable seating, complimentary magazines, and a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food from our menu.
Kingdom Come (63 miles)
Abergavenny
Kingdom Come Kingdom Come is a Childrens Indoor Play Centre for 0 – 11 years. This castle themed playcentre provides everything a child needs to keep them stimulated for their play session.
Clown Around (64 miles)
Chorley
Clown Around Clown Around - kids indoor play centre with great play structure
Escape Play (64 miles)
Nottingham
Escape Play Well equipped play areas for different age groups, go karts and sports area. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Nottingham with kids.
Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre (64 miles)
Loughborough
Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre Exciting large jungle themed play area for 4 to 8 year olds - separate play area for 0-4 year olds
Mini Monsters (64 miles)
Loughborough
Mini Monsters Friendly monster themed soft play facility with multi tiered adventure play structure, mini football pitch, separate baby and toddler area and role play village.
Clown in Around (65 miles)
Southam
Clown in Around Clown in' Around is a great Multi Level Pay and Play Area for Children up to 4ft 10” in height with separate Baby and Toddler Area.
The Adventure Zone Soft Play and Party (66 miles)
Rugby
The Adventure Zone Soft Play and Party One play area for five to twelve years and another for the under fives. Bright and colourful, safe and age appropriate features.
Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay (66 miles)
Chorley
Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay - Inoor play centre is a mixture of ball pools, scramble nets, Skull Island and the giant galleon pirate ship make for fun play everyday of the week.
Denz Indoor Playcentre (66 miles)
Beeston
Denz Indoor Playcentre A large kids play area and a smaller one for the toddlers. A good indoor playcentre in Nottinghamshire.
The Jungle (66 miles)
Chesterfield
The Jungle - has a three level soft play centre, mini football pitch, with HUUUUGGE slides and plenty of party rooms.
Jungletastic (66 miles)
Nottingham
Jungletastic An exciting children's indoor soft play centre providing fun and safe entertainment for children aged up to 11 years. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Nottingham with kids.
Thanks for all the great things to do and Play Parks and Great Outdoors near Shrewsbury 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 Shropshire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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