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Emma Bridgewater Factory (< 1 mile)

Stoke On Trent

Emma Bridgewater Factory Join us in the historic Potteries: take a tour of our atmospheric Victorian factory, see our beautiful wares being made, then try your hand at decorating your own pot in our studio. Relax in the cafe, wander in the walled garden, then shop for factory seconds or delightful gifts.

Trentham Gardens (4 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Trentham Gardens With stunning gardens and lake, a giant observation wheel, unique Barefoot Walk, Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme, a shopping village, range of cafes and garden centre there really is something for everyone.

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (15 miles)

Nantwich

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker Discover the secret world of nuclear government For over 50 years this vast underground complex, remained secret, hidden on the outskirts of a sleepy Cheshire town.

Stafford Castle (16 miles)

Stafford

Stafford Castle The Centre brings Stafford Castle to life. The interior is designed to encourage a 'hands-on' approach to history; the emphasis is most definitely on information with fun.

Poole's Cavern (19 miles)

Buxton

Poole's Cavern - found deep beneath the limestone hills on the edge of the historic Derbyshire spa town of Buxton. This secret underground world once echoed to the sound of a glacial river that scoured the rock for millions of years.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (22 miles)

Malpas

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens A variety of classic and unusual gardening styles adorn this beautifully landscaped spot, with nature trails, playground and picnic facilities also on site. Please note the limited opening times.

Hawkstone Park Follies (23 miles)

Shrewsbury

Hawkstone Park Follies Highlights include Grotto Hill, where you can explore a pitch-dark labyrinth of ancient mines cut into the cliff; the Swiss Bridge, a rustic wooden structure perched over an unnervingly deep chasm; the Cleft, a path winding between two cliffs which narrows into a dark, creepy tunnel; and the Monument, a 100ft high column which can be climbed to enjoy panoramic views of up to 13 counties!

Beeston Castle (23 miles)

Tarporley

Beeston Castle Beeston Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire is also known as the the formidable ‘Castle of the Rock’. Climb to the top of this impressive crag with incredible views over eight counties, from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains.

Tatton Park (23 miles)

Knutsford

Tatton Park - is an impressive historic estate with four major attractions. Children can feed the goats at the Farm, get lost in the Garden maze, complete the Mansion quiz and discover the Tudor Old Hall. A fun adventure playground and 1,000 acre parkland provide space to run around! Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Cheshire.

The Heights of Abraham (26 miles)

Matlock Bath

The Heights of Abraham Explore a unique Hilltop Park via a thrilling Cable Car ride. Once at the Summit enjoy going underground on tours of two Show Caverns. In the Exhibitions get to touch a dinosaur fossil and see video shows, then burn off energy on the 2 play areas!

Temple Mine (26 miles)

Matlock Bath

Temple Mine Discover for yourself the network of tunnels that exist under your feet and wonder at the crystals glistening in the walls.

Air Raid Shelters (27 miles)

Stockport

Air Raid Shelters First-hand experience of daily life in 1940s, war-torn Britain. A labyrinth of tunnels under part of the town centre provided shelter - and a way of life - for Stockport and Manchester families through the dark days of the Blitz.

Staircase House (27 miles)

Stockport

Staircase House Explore domestic history throughout the house, peel back the bedclothes of the four poster bed, sit at the 18th Century dining table, and try your hand at quill pen writing!

Lichfield Heritage Centre (27 miles)

Lichfield

Lichfield Heritage Centre Discover - The Lichfield Story through the Exhibits, Graphics, Displays and AV Presentations in our Exhibition which covers 2000 years of its fascinating history

Speedwell Cavern (28 miles)

Castleton

Speedwell Cavern Speedwell Cavern – an incredible underground journey by boat! Descend 105 steps to an underground canal. Take a boat trip to visit the cathedral like cavern and see the “Bottomless Pit” – a huge subterranean lake. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Derbyshire.

Peak Cavern (28 miles)

Castleton

Peak Cavern The spectacular entrance is the largest to any cave in Britain. See rope making, the remains of an underground village and find out why it is called "The Devil's Arse"! Guided tours suitable for all ages. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

The World Famous Blue John Cavern (28 miles)

Hope Valley

The World Famous Blue John Cavern The Cavern Tours are of immense educational interest showing clearly how the caverns are formed in limestone strata and how the limestone itself had much earlier been formed by the deposits on the floors of great oceans which have long since receded, as the fossilised remains of marine animals now show.

Treak Cliff Cavern (28 miles)

Hope Valley

Treak Cliff Cavern - an underground wonderland of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home to Blue John Stone. The tour takes you to see Aladdin's Cave, Fairyland and the Dream Cave. The most famous formation is "The Stork". Events include an Easter Egg Hunt and at Christmas "Carols by Candlelight"

Blue-John Cavern and Mine (28 miles)

Hope Valley

Blue-John Cavern and Mine The Blue John Cavern is steeped in history and old mining equipment is on view inside the cavern. Guided tours are conducted through the cave system at short regular intervals. Each tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour during which time a series of magnificent natural water-worn caverns are seen.

Manchester United Museum and Tour (31 miles)

Old Trafford

Manchester United Museum and Tour Manchester United Museum and Tour - Come and see for yourself why more than 200,000 people visit the Museum every year! Young or old, United fan or not, it really is something to savour and tell your friends and family about.

Manchester City FC Experience (32 miles)

SportCity

Manchester City FC Experience The Manchester City Experience - Museum & Stadium Tour combines the rich sporting history of Manchester City Football Club with a 75 minute tour of the awe inspiring City of Manchester Stadium. Blue Moon I saw you standing alone.

Dewa Roman Experience (32 miles)

Chester

Dewa Roman Experience Step aboard a Roman Galley and sail back in time to revisit the streets of Roman Chester. Explore 3 metre deep archaeological excavations and handle 'dig' discoveries in the 'Finds' room.

Shrewsbury Castle (32 miles)

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Castle The Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day. Special events take place throughout the year.

Tamworth Castle (33 miles)

Tamworth

Tamworth Castle Is a Norman Motte and Bailey Castle located in the centre of Tamworth surrounded by the Castle Pleasure grounds. The oldest parts of the Castle are believed to date from the 1180’s. There are 15 period rooms to explore with many hands-on activities for all ages.

Elvaston Castle (33 miles)

Elvaston

Elvaston Castle The first county park in England, this has been gently entertaining and thoroughly inspiring young families for forty years. Interesting walks and gorgeous architecture, an interesting half day's worth.

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (35 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Ashby de la Zouch Castle A Royalist stronghold during the Civil War, the castle finally fell to Parliament in 1646, and was then made unusable. An underground passage from the kitchen to the tower, probably created during this war, can still be explored today.

Speke Hall (36 miles)

Liverpool

Speke Hall For less boisterous children this is a rare example of a Tudor manor house with restored Victorian interiors, surrounded by attractive gardens protected by a collar of woodland. Very impressive.

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (38 miles)

BIrmingham

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter A time capsule of past trade, with fascinating insight into Birmingham’s renowned jewellery and metalworking heritage. Includes live demonstrations at the jeweller’s bench showing how the Smith & Pepper bangle was made.

BBC Birmingham Public Space (39 miles)

Birmingham

BBC Birmingham Public Space Do you fancy yourself as a TV presenter? Visit us inside The Mailbox and have a go at presenting Newsround or a weather forecast. Have your photo taken with Dr Who's TARDIS and an old Dalek!

Donington le Heath Manor House (39 miles)

Coalville

Donington le Heath Manor House Step back in time and experience how people really lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in this preserved manor house which dates back to 1280.

Winterbourne House and Garden (41 miles)

Birmingham

Winterbourne House and Garden Restored to its former Edwardian glory, downstairs there are exhibition rooms explaining the fascinating history of the house's former occupants. An interactive train set, toy box and rooms full of antique artefacts. Outside, 7 acres of Botanic Garden to be explored and enjoyed.

Williamson Tunnels (42 miles)

Liverpool

Williamson Tunnels The Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre provides an insight into the fascinating underground world created by Joseph Williamson in the early 19th Century. Take a guided tour through a section of the network of tunnels and view exhibitions which depict the life and times of one of Liverpool's most eccentric characters.

Nottingham Castle (43 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th Century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history.

Nottingham Castle Caves (43 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Caves Beneath the Castle a labyrinth of manmade caves and tunnels continue to tell the turbulent story of this historic site. Come along for a memorable tour and discover the secret passageways, King David's legendary dungeon, the Duke of Newcastle's Wine Cellar and Mortimer's Hole.

Bridlesmithgate Caves (43 miles)

Nottingham

Bridlesmithgate Caves Man-made caves used as a butcher's, a salting chamber and an apothecary's shop with a domed store cave and an ice house.

City of Caves (43 miles)

Nottingham

City of Caves Enter and explore a whole new world in the caves underneath Nottingham city and descend into the dark depths of the original Anglo-Saxon tunnels, meeting real cave-dwellers from its dramatic hidden past. See how these caves have been used and adapted over the Centuries by local people to escape and take refuge from the world above.

Galleries of Justice (43 miles)

Nottingham

Galleries of Justice - home to the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and is the only Museum of its kind in Europe. Based at Nottingham’s old county gaol the Museum portrays Nottingham’s horrible history and crime and punishment through the ages in a fun and interactive environment. Many tours are actor led making the Galleries of Justice Museum an excellent family friendly attraction and a perfect day out for all ages. You will witness and sometimes even be put on trial in our prestigious Victorian Court room before being sent down to our original prison cells, dungeons and caves where your sentence awaits you! There is even an original Police Station on site.

Bosworth Battlefield (43 miles)

Nuneaton

Bosworth Battlefield Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is a unique day out for all the family. Relive this famous turning point in British history ? the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty.

Greens Windmill and Science Centre (44 miles)

Nottingham

Greens Windmill and Science Centre Test your brain power with the hands-on experiments in the Science Centre which explore electricity, magnetism and light, ideal for young children - attached to a working windmill which produces great flour?!

Creswell Crags (44 miles)

Worksop

Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Great idea for family days out in Nottinghamshire.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (49 miles)

Craven Arms

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

Baddesley Clinton (50 miles)

Baddesley Clinton

Baddesley Clinton For less boisterous but still curious children, A medieval moated century manor house with a 19th century Catholic chapel, gardens, lakeside walk and nature trail. Tire them out first and there's enough for a couple of hours.

Conisbrough Castle (51 miles)

Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle Kids love castles, and even though it is mostly ruins, Conisbrough Castle has a 90ft-high great white circular keep with six buttresses is the oldest surving of its type in England. Constructed in 1180AD from local limestone the tower was saved from destruction during the Civil War and today is a compelling and unique sight to behold.

Coventry Cathedral (51 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Cathedral Coventry Cathedral is a definite must for every visitor to Warwickshire.

Southwell Minster (51 miles)

Southwell

Southwell Minster with its majestic Norman nave and glorious 13th-century chapter house—is one of the least known jewels in the crown of Nottinghamshire.

Ludlow Castle (51 miles)

Ludlow

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

Kenilworth Castle (52 miles)

Warwick

Kenilworth Castle Has been intimately linked with some of the most important figures in English history. With its impressive Norman keep, John of Gaunt's great hall, and the magnificent buildings raised for Queen Elizabeth I, it is among the largest castle ruins in England.

Sandal Castle (53 miles)

Wakefield

Sandal Castle Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder. The castle has been extensively excavated and finds can be seen in the Visitor Centre and at nearby Wakefield Museum, located on Wood St, Wakefield. The castle grounds are open from dawn until dusk every day.

Lunt Roman Fort (53 miles)

Baginton

Lunt Roman Fort Come and explore this partially-reconstructed timber fort . Stand on the ramparts, explore the exhibition in the granary and imagine yourself training horses in the gyrus - a feature not found anywhere else in the Roman Empire.

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (54 miles)

Doncaster

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Bring the kids along for a great day out at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens. With a hands-on resources areas and a great new family-friendly exhibition there is more than enough to keep them occupied.

Warwick Castle (57 miles)

Warwick

Warwick Castle Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle. There is a full programme of events including birds of prey, jousting and the world's largest trebuchet.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (58 miles)

Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - owns and cares for the five Shakespeare Houses and Gardens in and around Stratford-upon-Avon and offers a wide range of educational opportunities for everyone interested in Shakespeare.

Ragley Hall (58 miles)

Alcester

Ragley Hall Set in 400 acres of Parkland, Ragley is ideal for fun days out of picnics and play. The adventure playground, maze, Woodland Walk and large picnic area will appeal to kids of all ages. The House and Gardens are also open to the public and provide a glimpse of days gone by.

Stratford Armouries (58 miles)

Stratford On Avon

Stratford Armouries We are a family friendly visitor attraction situated just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. The armouries feature a curriculum tied museum with exciting exhibits such as our life-sized armoured elephant! We have a large indoor play centre and outdoor play centre with pirate ship and fort. We also run children's parties.

Belvoir Castle (59 miles)

Grantham

Belvoir Castle Now the family home of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Rutland and their family - the castle’s splendid interior contains many beautiful treasures from great works of art, to fine furniture and beautiful tapestries. Children can enjoy the delightful Regency Nursery and School Room. Outside the adventure playground, and gardens are ideal for kids to let off steam.

Royal Armouries Leeds (60 miles)

Leeds

Royal Armouries Leeds Learn about arms and armour from around the world - and during the summer you can watch displays of jousting, falconry and horsemanship.

Cywain Heritage Centre (60 miles)

Gwynedd

Cywain Heritage Centre A host of indoor and outdoor exhibitions which celebrate rural skills. Also boasts an exciting and adventure packed new play area!

Lytham Hall (60 miles)

Lytham

Lytham Hall Stately hall set in 80 acres of mature country park; trails through the woods; cycling and picnics in the park with plenty of space to play safely; free entry to the country park Monday to Friday.

Temple Newsham (60 miles)

Leeds

Temple Newsham A magnificent Tudor–Jacobean mansion set in 1500 acres of scenic parkland, mysterious woodland and Europe's largest working Rare Breeds Farm.

Skipton Castle (66 miles)

Skipton

Skipton Castle Come and explore one of England's most complete medieval castles with over 900 years of turbulent history. Climb to the top of the Watchtower; descend to the dungeon. Picnic areas, licensed tearooms, shop with a notable book section, plant sales. A great day out in any season.

Harewood House (66 miles)

Leeds

Harewood House You'll find all sorts of activities here for family fun - Adventure Playground, Bird Garden, Geopod interactive indoor play area - the big problem will be trying to fit it all into one day. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids

Mrs Smiths Cottage (69 miles)

Lincoln

Mrs Smiths Cottage A small, Victorian cottage museum displaying the simple life and times of Mrs Smith who lived there until 102 years old. She didn't believe in modern innovations. You can see the old black range, the single cold water tap, the old washhouse and learn about the life of Mrs Smith.

Eastnor Castle (69 miles)

Ledbury

Eastnor Castle Fairytale Georgian castle in magical surroundings, with Deer Park, Lake and Arboretum. Children’s Adventure Playground and Assault Course, Knight’s Maze.

Lincoln Castle (69 miles)

Lincoln

Lincoln Castle A Norman Motte and Bailey castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, home to a unique prison experience and an original Magna Carta.

Conwy Suspension Bridge (71 miles)

Conwy

Conwy Suspension Bridge See how trade and travel brought Conwy to life and discover how a husband and wife kept Thomas Telford's bridge open every day of the year, whatever the weather.

Aberconwy House (71 miles)

Conwy

Aberconwy House Furnished rooms and an audio-visual presentation show daily life from different periods in its history. Features include ghost stories, children's trail and seasonal events.

Home Front Experience (72 miles)

Llandudno

Home Front Experience Experience the sights, sounds and smells of civilian life during the Second World War at this unique indoor attraction.

Great Orme Ancient Mines (73 miles)

Llandudno

Great Orme Ancient Mines A visit to Great Orme Mines is both an enjoyable and educational experience which can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. Walking through tunnels mined out over 3,500 years ago gives visitors a feel for the harsh conditions our prehistoric ancestors faced in their search for copper.

Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens (74 miles)

Bourne

Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens Beautiful stately home and gardens, including nine miles of cycle trails designed for families. Cycle hire is available (including buggies and tag alongs for little ones). Plus take part in the ‘Family Cycle Challenge’. Grimsthorpe also has an adventure playground,shop and tearoom.

Mother Shipton’s Cave (74 miles)

Knaresborough

Mother Shipton’s Cave The Cave and the famous Petrifying Well form part of a mile long wooded riverside park. Beautiful riverside walk with 4 scenic picnic areas and two adventure playgrounds. There is a museum with live size figures and petrified object display. Gift shop and café serving everything you need for a picnic. Good idea for fun places to go with kids in Yorkshire.

Corris Mine Explorers (75 miles)

Powys

Corris Mine Explorers Equipped with a hard hat and torch enter the dark caverns of an abandoned Welsh Slate Mine (1836 - 1970). As you explore, you will discover huge caverns, machinery and old tools; it feels as if the miners have just left. Get a feel for the tough conditions endured by the miners.

King Arthur's Labyrinth (75 miles)

Machynlleth

King Arthur's Labyrinth - an exciting underground adventure which includes an underground boat ride with a mysterious Dark Age boatman, a waterfall to the past and stories of King Arthur, dragons, battles and more. Back above ground is the BardsÃ‚Â¯Â‚Ã‚Â¿Â‚Ã‚Â½ Quest, 9 Corris Craft Centre workshops, Corris Mine Explorers, small childrens' play area and the Corris Craft Centre Cafe.

Sudeley Castle (75 miles)

Winchcombe

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

Ripley Castle (75 miles)

Harrogate

Ripley Castle Ripley castle, built in 1345, is full of armour, priests hiding holes and lots of great histrorical things to look at. There are also beautiful gardens and a deer park which the smalls will love - and a large tropical plant collection.

Alton Towers (12 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!

Gullivers Kingdom (26 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.

Wonderland (27 miles)

Telford

Wonderland The Award Winning big park for little people, an enchanting place where nursery rhymes and fairytales come to life.

Gullivers World (33 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.

Drayton Manor Theme Park (34 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.

Cadbury World (42 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.

Wheelgate Adventure Park (46 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.

Camelot Theme Park (48 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!

Twinlakes Park (57 miles)

Melton Mowbray

Twinlakes Park Discover fun round every corner at Twinlakes, the beautiful park tucked under the wolds. Packed with acres of action, rides and indoor playcentres for the whole family.

Sundown Adventureland (60 miles)

Retford

Sundown Adventureland - a theme park specifically designed for under 10's - no age restrictions on rides

Blackpool Pleasure Beach (65 miles)

Blackpool

Blackpool Pleasure Beach There's something for everyone at Pleasure Beach with over 125 breathtaking rides, attractions and shows including the spectacular Hot Ice Show. Top thrill rides include the Big One, the UK's tallest fastest rollercoaster. NEW FOR 2011 NICKELODEON LAND with amazing rides and attractions for all ages including SpongeBob's Splash Bash, Dora's World Voyage.

Monkey Forest (4 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

Blackbrook Zoological Park (11 miles)

Winkhill

Blackbrook Zoological Park Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (11 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.

British Wildlife Rescue Centre (14 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.

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone (22 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.

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (23 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.

Cheshire Falconry (23 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.

Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (25 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 (26 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.

Chester Zoo (33 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.

Blue Planet Aquarium (34 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 Â– including the Jawsome three metre long Sand Tiger Sharks.

Dudley Zoo and Castle (35 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.

Twycross Zoo (37 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.

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

Knowsley Safari Park (39 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.

Birmingham Nature Centre (41 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.

Plantasia (42 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.

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (44 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.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (45 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.

Tropical Birdland (45 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.

Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (45 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.

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (46 miles)

Sheffield

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr Discover a wild family day out and make friends with creatures great and small at Sheffield's Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre. Family friendly activities, demonstrations and events run throughout the year. Find us on Facebook and Twitter!

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (47 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.

Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (49 miles)

Halifax

Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience Jungle Experience at Manor Heath Park, Halifax is a tropical oasis packed with fish, quail, terrapin and butterflies as well as a collection of plants from all over the world, where visitors can enjoy the all year round tropical atmosphere.

Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (50 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.

Ponderosa (51 miles)

Batley

Ponderosa Ponderosa is open to everone of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes.

Turbary Woods (54 miles)

Preston

Turbary Woods Offers a unique collection of over 90 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park (57 miles)

Doncaster

Yorkshire Wildlife Park From Wallaby Walkabout to land of the Tigers all the kids' furry favourites are here! Very child friendly.

Rhyl SeaQuarium (59 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.

Stratford Butterfly Farm (61 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.

Bowland Wild Boar Park (62 miles)

Preston

Bowland Wild Boar Park Enjoy a picnic and take a ramble in our beautiful wooded countryside, view Wild Boar, Longhorn cows and deer in our scenic Ribble Valley Park - plus lots more.

Roundhay Tropical World (63 miles)

Leeds

Roundhay Tropical World Keep a look out for exotic animals on your journey, you will discover snakes, spiders, Meerkats and Lemurs along with many unusual topical insects as you go through the tropical island.

Blackpool Zoo (65 miles)

Blackpool

Blackpool Zoo - is home to over 1500 animals of more than 400 species including big cats, giraffes, gorillas, elephants, orangutans and many more, providing a fantastic day out for everyone from 3 months to 103! You can even meet 32 dinosaurs in their superb prehistoric gardens. Great idea for family days out in Lancashire.

Blackpool Sea Life Centre (66 miles)

Blackpool

Blackpool Sea Life Centre Blackpool SEA LIFE Centre is home to one of the largest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. Discover a magical world under water including sharks, rays, seahorses and piranhas. Don’t miss our newest feature, “Jellyfish – Phantoms of the Deep!” An amazing all-weather family attraction!

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park (68 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.

Welsh Mountain Zoo (68 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!

Holdenby Falconry Centre (70 miles)

Holdenby

Holdenby Falconry Centre The Falconry Centre contains many species of birds of prey, flown by the resident Falconer. Some of the beautiful birds are pictured below. There may be a chance to fly them yourself.

Cotswold Falconry Centre (73 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.

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (< 1 mile)

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.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (16 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 (19 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.

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (27 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.

Hat Works (27 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 (27 miles)

Stockport

Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.

Ironbridge Gorge Museums (30 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.

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (31 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!

The Manchester Museum (31 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.

The Lowry (32 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.

Museum of Science and Industry (32 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.

Greater Manchester Police Museum (32 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.

Chinese Arts Centre (32 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.

Museum of Transport (33 miles)

Cheetham Hill

Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (35 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!

Black Country Living Museum (35 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.

Ashby de la Zouch Museum (35 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.

Weston Park Museum (38 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 (39 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,

Snibston (39 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.

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.

Thinktank (39 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!

The Fusilier Museum (40 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.

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (40 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.

Wollaton Hall and Park (40 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.

Bolton Steam Museum (41 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.

Making It! Discovery Centre (41 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.

Selly Manor Museum (42 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.

Victoria Gallery and Museum (42 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.

Magna Science Adventure Centre (43 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.

Beatles Story (43 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.

World Museum Liverpool (43 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.

Underwater Street (43 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 cafÃ© provide the perfect venue for a family day out.

Liverpool War Museum (43 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.

Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour (43 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.

Charnwood Museum (44 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.

Spaceport (44 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!

Clifton Park Museum (44 miles)

Rotherham

Clifton Park Museum One of the most modern and user-friendly Museums in the country, the twice nominated Museum of the year features famous exhibits such as Nelson the Lion and the breath-taking Rhinoceros Vase. Plus Lion's Den children's play area.

National Motorcycle Museum (44 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.

Bewdley Museum (45 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.

The Transport Museum Birmingham (46 miles)

Wythall

The Transport Museum Birmingham Extensive collections of buses, battery electric vehicles and a miniature steam railway which runs on special operating days.

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (47 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!

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (47 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.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (48 miles)

Wakefield

Yorkshire Sculpture Park - somewhere different to go for family days out in Yorkshire. Been told it is very interesting, waiting for the people that run it to give more info for kids.

National Coal Mining Museum (49 miles)

Wakefield

National Coal Mining Museum Put on your hard hat and battery lamp, step into the 'cage' and descend 140m underground; follow your ex-miner Guide through the chilly, dark tunnels to find out how coal was mined and moved to the surface by men, women, children, ponies and machinery.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (49 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!

Eureka! The National Children's Museum (50 miles)

Halifax

Eureka! The National Children's Museum - is a unique experience especially designed to inspire 0-11's and adults of all ages! Based on the concept of learning through play every exhibit is must-touch and the 6 interactive galleries invite you to explore your senses. There is an outdoor park and Train Carriage for picnics and regular weekend and holiday events.

National Space Centre (50 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.

The Herbert Gallery and Museum (51 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.

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (52 miles)

Blackburn

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery A fascinating collection of art which includes oils and watercolours, Japanese prints and Christian icons.

Towneley Hall Museum (52 miles)

Burnley

Towneley Hall Museum A range of indoor artistic exhibitions set within a large park which also offers play areas, golf courses and sculpture trails. Take a picnic!

Harris Museum & Art Gallery (56 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.

AeroVenture (56 miles)

Doncaster

AeroVenture - loads of things to see including: Military Aircraft collection from propeller training aircraft to Mach 2 Jet fighters - Historic 60 year old RAF buildings including Bellman aircraft hangar and authentic wooden RAF huts - Helicopter Collection

National Media Museum (56 miles)

Bradford

National Media Museum - an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids

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.

Melton Carnegie Museum (57 miles)

Melton Mowbray

Melton Carnegie Museum Stilton Cheese and Pork Pies from Melton Mowbray are famous all around the world. Explore the history of these trades and others including saddlery, shoemaking and tinsmithing and the impact they had on the town. Go back even further in time to see how the Romans, Anglo Saxons, Normans, Tudors, Georgians and Victorians would have lived in the area.

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 (57 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.

The Commandery (58 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.

Teddy Bears of Bromyard (59 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.

Clitheroe Castle Museum (60 miles)

Clitheroe

Clitheroe Castle Museum New look galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of local history, heritage and geology. Features for younger children.

Leeds City Museum (60 miles)

Leeds

Leeds City Museum The Museum offers an exciting and fun day out for visitors of all ages. Showcasing exhibitions, displays, interactive games, video displays, shop and cafe, the museum is a great cultural addition to the heart of Leeds.

Falstaff's Experience (61 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.

Thackray Museum (61 miles)

Leeds

Thackray Museum Visit the award-winning Thackray Museum for a lively and fun day out for everyone. From a Victorian operating theatre to the wonders of modern surgery, the museum's galleries, collections and interactive displays bring to life the history of medicine.

Ilkley Toy Museum (64 miles)

Ilkley

Ilkley Toy Museum The many exhibits feature dolls, dolls houses, teddy bears, tin plate toys, lead figures and a selection of games together with wooden and paper toys. Dating from 350BC to the present day the exhibits include this 1940's English working model fairground.

Harborough Museum (64 miles)

Market Harborough

Harborough Museum The newly refurbished Harborough Museum is home to the Hallaton Treasure, discovered in 2000 and one of the most important Iron Age finds in Britain.

Heritage Motor Centre (64 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.

Harrington Aviation Museum (69 miles)

Harrington

Harrington Aviation Museum Comprises the Carpetbagger Aviation Museum and the Northamptonshire Aviation Society Museum. These museums offer a rare look at life on this Top Secret base from where aircraft flew Special Forces and Secret Agents into Occupied Europe during World War 2. There is a picnic area, canteen and woodland walks.

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (71 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.

Waterworld Stoke (1 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.

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (15 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.

Hyde Leisure Pool (30 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.

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (30 miles)

Hope Valley

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool Uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from March to September.

Walsall Gala Baths (31 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.

Manchester Aquatics Centre (31 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!

Sandy Lane Aqua Park (31 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.

Northgate Arena (32 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.

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre (33 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.

Queens Park Sports Centre (34 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

Hood Park Outdoor Pool (35 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Hood Park Outdoor Pool Outdoor pool with other goodies nearby.

Kingstanding Leisure Centre (35 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.

Tyldesley Pool (37 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.

Castle Donington College Pool (37 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?

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre (37 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.

Lifestyles Garston (38 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

Ponds Forge (39 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!

Crystal Leisure Centre (39 miles)

Stourbridge

Crystal Leisure Centre Waves, Rapids, Slides, Waterfalls, Fansprays and many other water features included.

Severn Centre (40 miles)

Highley

Severn Centre Solar panel heated outdoor pool with toddler pools.

Beechdale Swimming Centre (41 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.

Water Meadows (41 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

Lifestyles Peter Lloyd (42 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

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre (43 miles)

Birmingham

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre Swimming Pool with Splash and Family sessions. Check for details.

Europa Pools (44 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.

Wyre Forest Glades (44 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.

Nye Bevan Pool (44 miles)

Skelmersdale

Nye Bevan Pool Offering standard swimming fare with a diving pool and two diving boards for public use.

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.

Metrodome Leisure Complex (47 miles)

Barnsley

Metrodome Leisure Complex Have a fun filled session in the metrodome waterpark. With waves in the lagoon pool, three great white knuckle rides and two slides for the young 'uns. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.

Maltby Swimming Centre (49 miles)

Rotherham

Maltby Swimming Centre - swimming facilities and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.

Halifax Swimming Pool (50 miles)

Halifax

Halifax Swimming Pool 25 metre swimming pool, with separate teaching pool and diving facilities. Comprehensive Learn to Swim programme, plus Lifesaving, Competitive Swimming Training, Diving and Synchronised Swimming lessons available - all to pre-book.

Splash at Riverside (50 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!

Teme Ludlow (50 miles)

Ludlow

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

South Shropshire Leisure Centre (50 miles)

Ludlow

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

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre (51 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 crÃ¨che facilities.

Waves Water Fun Centre (52 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.

Lightwaves Leisure Centre (54 miles)

Wakefield

Lightwaves Leisure Centre Come and visit Lightwaves Leisure Centre, where we offer family fun for everyone. We have a great leisure pool, which promises plenty of fun for all the family. The geysers, waves and water slide will ensure everyone has a splashing time.

Dunes Splash World (56 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!

Neptunes Pool (56 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.

Waterfield Leisure Pools (56 miles)

Melton Mowbray

Waterfield Leisure Pools Waterfield Leisure Pools has a 25 metre main pool, a 13 metre teaching pool and a leisure pool with flume and water features.

Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool (57 miles)

Nelson

Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool has a wave machine, a roof high water slide and a beachside playland - a soft play area ideal for young children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids

Sun Centre (59 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.

Shipley Pool (59 miles)

Shipley

Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.

Malvern Splash (63 miles)

Malvern

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

Ilkley Pool and Lido (65 miles)

Ilkley

Ilkley Pool and Lido Heated indoor and outdoor pools with other sporting opportunities on site to pre book. Lido open May to September.

Sandcastle Waterworld (65 miles)

Blackpool

Sandcastle Waterworld Have you experienced one of the World’s Largest and Wildest Premier Indoor Waterparks? Blackpool’s award winning Sandcastle Waterpark is a fantastic tropical adventure full of heart-stopping rides, water chutes with undulating twists and turns, cascading water features and tranquil glittering pools. Our many amazing rides and fantastic water fun are just the ticket for an exhilarating family day out!

Daventry Leisure Centre (68 miles)

Daventry

Daventry Leisure Centre Daventry Leisure Centre - 25 metre Leisure pool - Wave machine, Lazy River and Water Cannons - Teaching Pool

Yarborough Leisure Centre (70 miles)

Lincoln

Yarborough Leisure Centre Diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and many other activities on site besides - some of which may need pre-booking.

Hereford Leisure Pool (71 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

Corby International Swimming Diving Pool (72 miles)

Corby

Corby International Swimming Diving Pool Feeling adventurous? Enjoy the aquatube flume, Pirate Ship Fun Pool and four springboards (1-3m) with a 5m diving platform, as well as many other facilities. Creche also available.

The Hydro (73 miles)

Harrogate

The Hydro The Hydro offers three swimming pools (diving, main and teaching), Brimhams Fitness Centre - with gym, dance studio, indoor cycling studio, health and beauty studio, springboard and highboard diving, Harry's Place crÃ¨che, The Energy Bar cafe and more.

Rumble Tumbles (< 1 mile)

Stoke On Trent

Rumble Tumbles Rumble Tumble offers slides, ropes, chutes, bridges, ball pits and a dedicated toddler play area.

Fenton Fun Factory (2 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.

Funsters (2 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Funsters Funsters - indoor play centre for the under 10's - ring for more details

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (7 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 - Heath Farm (10 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!!

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood (12 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!!

Funsters (12 miles)

Crewe

Funsters - triple level indoor soft play centre

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (15 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.

Big Top Fun Centre (15 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.

Polar Palace (18 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 (19 miles)

Winsford

The 2 Gyms Great big playcentre - with loads of things to do for young and old

Lunar Lift-Off (19 miles)

Ashbourne

Lunar Lift-Off A warm, inviting, exciting soft play environment for families to play, socialise, learn, and create in a relaxed atmosphere.

Little Rascals (20 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.

Jangala (23 miles)

Derby

Jangala Super indoor play area with dedicated toddler section, football pitch, Wii room, free WiFi and large cafe with big sofas!

Barnabys Playbarn (23 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 (23 miles)

Northwich

Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre - Aerial Runways - Slides - Ladders - Ballpools -Labyrinths - Rickety Rope Bridges

Playtime Cannock (23 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.

Wild Things (24 miles)

Stockport

Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.

Boogle's Barn (25 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.

Anchorsawayplay (25 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

The Play Mill (25 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.

Funizuz Play Centre (26 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.

Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (26 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder (26 miles)

Telford

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder An indoor play frame attached to a pub - the usual Wacky Warehouse set-up.

Pirate Pete Playden (27 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!!!

Recreation Soft Play (27 miles)

Burton On Trent

Recreation Soft Play An indoor soft play facility for children aged 0 to 11 years.

KK5 Indoor Playcentre (27 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.

Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House (27 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.

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms (27 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.

Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (27 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!

Antz in your Pantz (27 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

Playpit Pirate Adventure (28 miles)

Telford

Playpit Pirate Adventure Large pirate ship play frame offers hours of entertainment with slides, ball pools, crow's nest and much more.

CoCos Playbarn (28 miles)

Frodsham

CoCos Playbarn - really nice kids indoor play centre in Frodsham - ring for more details

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse (28 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

Crash Bang Wallop (28 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!

Chucklebutties (28 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!

MC's Energy Zone (29 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.

Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (30 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (30 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!!!

Sue's Madhouse (31 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.

Little Monsters Mayhem (31 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (31 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.

Go Kidz Go (31 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

Planet Happy (31 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!

Fun2B (31 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.

Run Around Playcentre (32 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.

Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (32 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

Funky Monkeys Funky Town (33 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!

The Jungle - Wild Play and Party (33 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.

Freddys Play Kingdom (33 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.

The Fun Depot (33 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.

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (33 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.

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

Kiddly Beanz (34 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.

Spacehoppas (35 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.

Jitterbugs Party World (35 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.

The Jungle (35 miles)

Chesterfield

The Jungle - has a three level soft play centre, mini football pitch, with HUUUUGGE slides and plenty of party rooms.

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre (35 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.

Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (35 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 Town (35 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Crazy Town Great playcentre with an Aussie theme - a good play frame with a fun ball blower.

Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion (35 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!!

Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre (35 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre Great kids indoor playcentre in the Wirral - waiting for more info and pics coming soon

Prendoolys (36 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!

Wibbly Wobbly (36 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 (36 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!

The Big Play Barn (36 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!

Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre (36 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.

Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (36 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.

Go Kids Play Centre (36 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.

The Play Arena (37 miles)

Sheffield

The Play Arena An exciting new family entertainment centre with a wide range of activities which will appeal to the whole family, from babies to adults, whatever the weather. At 18,000 square feet the venue is the largest in Sheffield. There is both indoor and outdoor play equipment.

Escape Play (37 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.

Scallywags Merry Hill (37 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…

Wizz Kidz Playcentre (38 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!

Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit (38 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.

Cheeky Chimps (38 miles)

Atherton

Cheeky Chimps Indoor play centre with sports zone.

Little Drivers Soft Play (38 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.

Treasure Island Soft Play (38 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.

Funtastic (38 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!

Funtown Liverpool (38 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.

Just for Kids (38 miles)

Sheffield

Just for Kids indoor fun centre with rollerblading, bouncy castle, tube slide and a large toddlers' play area - ring for more details

Jitterbugs Party World (38 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.

Scallywags Birmingham (38 miles)

Birmingham

Scallywags Birmingham Features in this friendly, bright and colourful facility include a Toddler Village, large main play frame and sports arena.

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland (38 miles)

Birmingham

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland Adventure play area, Soft Indoor Play Area and public swimming pool in Birmingham

Jungle Fun (38 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.

Funky Monkeys (38 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.

Cyril's Nut Hut (39 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

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester (39 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!

Chilly Kiddys (39 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!

Happy Days Play Den (39 miles)

Kirkby in Ashfield

Happy Days Play Den An indoor play centre for all the family combining recreation, entertainment and restaurant facilities. Our key focus is children's play and fitness for 1 to 10 year old children. Happy Days Play Den is a safe, clean, supervised environment for children aged 10 & under, to exercise & have fun while stimulating their imagination and challenging them physically.

Crystal Leisure Centre Soft Play (39 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.

Megakidz Indoor Play Centre (39 miles)

Sheffield

Megakidz Indoor Play Centre One of Sheffield's favourite Indoor Play Centres. Here at Megakidz we are well known for our friendly atmosphere, relaxing environment and excellent facilities for both parents and their children. It's a place where your cheeky monkeys can run wild!

Planet Mayhem (39 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

Barneys Indoor Play Centre (40 miles)

Coalville

Barneys Indoor Play Centre Fantastic Multi-level childrens Play barn with separate sports and toddler areas

Jungletastic (40 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.

Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre (40 miles)

Hucknall

Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre Children’s indoor soft play centre with a separate area for babies and under 4’s. The main play frame accommodates up to 11 year olds. We have a modern cafe serving delicious lunches and snacks. The play frame has a large wavy slide. It is open and can be seen from all the seats in the cafe area.

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre (40 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, cafÃ‚Â© 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.

Kidz-a-loud (40 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.

Monkey Bizness (40 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.

Denz Indoor Playcentre (41 miles)

Beeston

Denz Indoor Playcentre A large kids play area and a smaller one for the toddlers. A good indoor playcentre in Nottinghamshire.

Rainydays (41 miles)

Nottingham

Rainydays Their recently refurbished equipment is suitable for children from birth right through to the teens.

Runaround Play Centre (41 miles)

Sheffield

Runaround Play Centre A fantastic playcentre for kids complete with large play frame, 4 lane Astra Slide, Spiral Slide, Ball Cannons, Large Sports Arena, Traverse Climbing Wall and separate Toddlers Area with interactive touch screen TV and ball fountain.

Jungle Mania Play Centre (41 miles)

Sheffield

Jungle Mania Play Centre Roar like a lion as you slide down our super fast 4 lane astra slide or get dizzy on the spiral slide, climb cargo nets and tumble towers, swing from the bish bags, crawl through tunnels and squeeze through the spiders web.

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre (41 miles)

Nottingham

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre Hoods Hideout is a great fun indoor soft play area designed on a Robin Hood theme on three separate levels, packed with obstacles and features for children under the age of 12 years to enjoy. Great for tiring the smalls out on those cold afternoons!!

Monkey Bizness (41 miles)

Sheffield

Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.

Rumble Tumble Playcentre (41 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

Hickory Dickorys Playhouse (42 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

Fun Time (42 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.

Happy Hours Indoor Play (42 miles)

Liverpool Street

Happy Hours Indoor Play Bridges, ramps and slides - all good fun for the smaller person looking to let off steam

Hullablloos (42 miles)

Sheffield

Hullablloos Hullaballoos is Sheffield's premier kids indoor play centre with soft play areas, ball pools, slides, bridges and much more.

Treasure Island Play Centre (43 miles)

Birmingham

Treasure Island Play Centre Treasure Island Play Centre - kids indoor softplay centre in Northfield, West Midlands

Mini Monsters Fun House (43 miles)

Neston

Mini Monsters Fun House Children's Indoor play centre for ages 0-9

Happy Dayz (43 miles)

Liverpool

Happy Dayz Classic, bright, soft adventure play, with cafe and seating. Also do parties.

Tiny Terrorz (43 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.

Tumble Jungle (43 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?

Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre (43 miles)

Nottingham

Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre Three thousand sq ft of indoor play area including climbing frames, a helter-skelter, slides, bouncing castle, soft play ball pools and supervised play.

Funny Bones Indoor Soft Play Centre (43 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.

Run Riot (44 miles)

West Bridgford

Run Riot Run Riot is an indoor playcentre for children aged between 2 and 10 years old. There are slides, ladders, aerial walkways, spinners, trolley ride, maze, ball pools and more. An area is set aside for the under 5s.

Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre (44 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 (44 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.

Camelot Play Castle (44 miles)

Rotherham

Camelot Play Castle Multi-level play structure with slides, ball-pit, party area

Fantastico Indoor Play Area (44 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.

Play Planet (44 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.

Play Pod (45 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller (45 miles)

Rotherham

Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!!

Pharaohs Play and Party Centre (45 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!

Playmania (45 miles)

Barnsley

Playmania a multi-level play area with slides, tunnels, three party rooms, including a disco room. It is open seven days a week from 9.30am-6.30pm alledgedly

The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre (46 miles)

Dinnington

The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre An exciting and adventurous indoor family entertainment centre for the under 11's (+5's for laser tag) combining fantastic imaginative children's play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating cafe, Massive indoor soft play equipment with slides, Ball pool, Sports court, car track, toddler's area, and disabled zone. The perfect party venue. We also have "Make a Bear" "Laser Tag" and gift sho

Fizzy Lizard (46 miles)

Huddersfield

Fizzy Lizard Adventure softplay for the under 8s, split into baby / toddler and Junior sections, with differing age suitable toys, activities and challenges.

Playpit Nuneaton (46 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 - Bermuda Park (46 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!!

Playmates Childrens Play Centre (47 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!

Wild Kidz (47 miles)

Hinckley

Wild Kidz 2 large separate play areas with 0-12 years catered for. Refreshments and food available.