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Lydiard Park (3 miles)

Swindon

Lydiard Park The park has a visitor centre that houses countryside displays and a café. Lydiard Park also has exciting adventure playgrounds for toddlers and older children including an aerial runway. Paths and trails through the woods and by the lake offer glimpses of the many animals and birds which make Lydiard their home.

Cotswold Country Park and Beach (10 miles)

Cirencester

Cotswold Country Park and Beach Play park with large kids' and toddlers' play areas, BBQ pits and picnic areas, bike and boat hire - also hosts Head4Heights: a treetop assualt course for the 8+s.

Westonbirt The National Arboretum (19 miles)

Tetbury

Westonbirt The National Arboretum The arboretum provides a natural playground. Discover stepping stones, balancing beams and den building areas. Pick up a trail from the Great Oak Hall or download one at www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt-families

Northcroft and Goldwell Parks (23 miles)

Newbury

Northcroft and Goldwell Parks Peaceful and attractive riverside park with lots of green space for informal play plus equipped play areas for toddlers and juniors, zip slide and BMX track.

Prinknash Bird and Deer Park (24 miles)

Gloucester

Prinknash Bird and Deer Park - is set in a wooded valley once the hunting lodge of the Abbots of Gloucester and King Henry VIII. The park has been landscaped to resemble an 18th century park with traditional follies enhanced by beautiful birds and animals. You will see over 50 peacocks and waterfowl, golden pheasants, love birds, the fishpond, fallow deer, song birds, crown cranes, black swans, and African Pygmy Goats.

The Nature Discovery Centre (25 miles)

Thatcham

The Nature Discovery Centre Set amid Thatcham Lake and reedbeds. Enjoy lakeside walks, feed the ducks and let off steam in our adventure playgrounds! Explore the interactive wildlife and natural history displays and games in our Centre and enjoy organic refreshments in our café.

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden (26 miles)

Oxford

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden This Garden is a national reference collection of 7,000 different types of plant, making it the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the World – there is even more biological diversity here than there is in tropical rain forests and other biodiversity hotspots.

Cutteslowe Park and Miniature Railway (27 miles)

Oxford

Cutteslowe Park and Miniature Railway A great park with things to do for all the family including a skate park and miniature golf! Ride the miniature railway for a great experience!

Hope Nature Centre (27 miles)

Trowbridge

Hope Nature Centre A lovely animal centre with lots of animals to see and wonderful walks. Visit the squirrel's tea room too.

Prior Park Landscape Gardens (28 miles)

Bath

Prior Park Landscape Gardens One of only four Palladian bridges of this design in the world can be crossed at Prior Park, which was created in the 18th century. A beautiful afternoon can be spent here especially if you've got your walking shoes on! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Bath with kids.

Brokerswood Country Park (28 miles)

Westbury

Brokerswood Country Park An outdoors day out for all the family, a great country park with picnic areas, woodland trails and play areas. A fabulous day out for the family in 80 acres of beautiful woodland. The park includes play areas, and enchanting narrow gauge railway and a fishing lake.

Royal Victoria Park (28 miles)

Bath

Royal Victoria Park This park boasts a surprising number of child friendly features from the extensive play equipment to the skateboard park, and it's all lovely and free! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Bath with kids.

Beale Park (29 miles)

Reading

Beale Park Space, fresh air, tranquility, fun, adventure, enchanting animals, exotic beauty and all this on the banks of the magical Thames.

Batsford Aboretum (29 miles)

Moreton-in-Marsh

Batsford Aboretum Visit the Cotswold's secret garden for 55 acres of walks in magical Japanese settings.

Broadway Tower Country Park (32 miles)

Broadway

Broadway Tower Country Park - spectacular views,, a restaurant, a Red deer enclosure, country walks, picnic sites and wildlife & wildflowers in season

Old Down Country Park (34 miles)

Bristol

Old Down Country Park An ideal attraction to bring the whole family. From woodland walks, animal encounters. birthday parties, the adventure playground, the giant bouncy pillow, a café selling delicious treats and the farm shop selling gifts for everyone: it really is a day out to remember and we are open all year round!

Felix Road Adventure Playground (35 miles)

Bristol

Felix Road Adventure Playground Indoor and outdoor play with a wide range of good quality equipment and plenty of free play space. The outdoor seating is nicely shaded. Children must register on arrival.

Brandon Hill Park (36 miles)

Bristol

Brandon Hill Park Does not boast a great many facilities, but is an excellent place to spot and even feed the huge number of squirrels the area supports.

Hengrove Park (36 miles)

Bristol

Hengrove Park Great new development opened in 2009 with lots of the latest play equipemnt, sand and water play area, skate park for boarders and bmx-ers, and jungle play in a 11m high dome

Dame Emily Park (37 miles)

Bristol

Dame Emily Park Facilities include a dog-free playground for the under 10s together with a zip-wire for older children; five a side football and basketball courts and a Permitted Graffiti Wall, plus it's right next to the Deane Lane Swimming Pool.

University of Bristol Botanic Gardens (37 miles)

Bristol

University of Bristol Botanic Gardens A beautiful garden filled with a huge diversity of plants, including many exotic species set in inspirational displays. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.

Puzzlewood (38 miles)

Coleford

Puzzlewood - a unique and magical destination in the Forest of Dean. You can explore meandering pathways that take you through a spectacular wonderland of deep ravines of mossy rocks, over wooden bridges and through fantastic tree and rock formations. There is an outside playground and an indoor maze. Plus animals and wild fowl. Traditionally made willow maze.

Wellington Country Park (38 miles)

Reading

Wellington Country Park 350 acres of beautiful parklands surrounding a 35 acre lake, with numerous activities:- Adventure play area, toddler's area, animal farm and petting barn (seasonal) sand pits, water play, slides, miniature railway(Ã¯Â¿Â½1), enchanted forest, nature trail maze, 9 holes of crazy golf plus an assortment of play equipment to climb; all to keep the kid's busy!! Family events held throughout the season!

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail (39 miles)

Coleford

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is a four-mile trail with sculptures inspired by the forest, trees and wildlife. There are various play structures along the way for the kids to play on.

Stourhead (40 miles)

Stourton

Stourhead The jewel in the Stourhead crown has to be the world-famous 18th-century landscape garden. A magnificent lake shimmering with reflections of classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare and exotic trees.

Dinton Pastures Country Park (40 miles)

Wokingham

Dinton Pastures Country Park Dinton Pastures Country Park - There are four different walks, all different lengths around the lakes and Woods. Their are picnic areas and a playground.

Waddesdon Manor (41 miles)

Aylesbury

Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon has so much to offer young people: beautiful, safe grounds and space to explore, living history, opportunities for learning and fun both outdoors and in. Highlights include the Woodland Playground, Explorer Trails around the gardens, the Children's shop, and the Aviary.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (41 miles)

Romsey

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens A beautiful Arboretum-style garden to enjoy and explore, a site boasting a restaurant and tea rooms as well as a giant tree-house play-area for adventurers of all ages.

California Country Park (41 miles)

Finchampstead

California Country Park In the summer a great big paddling pool is opened up, there is a play area, great walks and there is also a ceramic painting studio located within the California Dreaming Cafe

Portishead Lake Grounds (43 miles)

Portishead

Portishead Lake Grounds As well as the lake, there is a children's playground and paddling pool, tennis courts and bowls and, during the summer, rowing boats are available for hire.

Pope's Meadow (44 miles)

Bracknell

Pope's Meadow Come and explore this 13.7 hectare park where 18th Century poet Alexander Pope spent much of his childhood! The parkland is a Wildlife Heritage Site and includes a pond, copse and open grassland in addition to an outdoor children's play area. Picnic tables and benches are also located throughout the site.

Charlecote Park (44 miles)

Warwick

Charlecote Park For the less boisterous child, this charming house offers many foreign and domestic curios, wonderful portraits and spacious grounds with nature trails with an on site herd of fallow deer roaming about.

Kidwells Park (45 miles)

Maidenhead

Kidwells Park 3 hectares of green space, with a children's play area, sports areas and a park for skating and BMX.

Vale Park (45 miles)

Aylesbury

Vale Park A play area for younger kids as well as a 'teen' play area, new tennis courts, a multi-use games area and a bowls green. There is also a skatepark facility, but the park still remains a green and tranquil place close to the town centre.

Shepherd Meadows (45 miles)

Sandhurst

Shepherd Meadows As neighbouring sites on the River Blackwater in Sandhurst, the children's play area, multi-sport area and skate park at the Memorial Park, combined with a network of paths around the rare habitats of Shepherd Meadows, ensure that a great day out will be had by all!

Worcester Woods Country Park (46 miles)

Worcester

Worcester Woods Country Park Whether you are looking for birds, swings, coffee, flowers, footpaths or all of these and more, you've come to the right place. A Green Flag awarded site.

Lakeside Country Park (46 miles)

Eastleigh

Lakeside Country Park 60 acres of lakes, wet meadow and woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton.

Braywick Nature Centre (46 miles)

Maidenhead

Braywick Nature Centre The Nature Centre houses displays and exhibitions on wildlife, sustainability and local history; and has a large classroom for use by schools and other groups.

Westmorland Park (46 miles)

Bracknell

Westmorland Park Come and enjoy some peace and quiet in this calm rural setting and bring the children for a fun day out! This welcoming park of nearly 9 hectares is located to the north-east of Bracknell where a wide variety of activities are catered for through its paths, open spaces, play area and pavilion.

Ray Mill Island (47 miles)

Maidenhead

Ray Mill Island As well as a range of native trees and wildlife (including budgies and guinea pigs!) there’s an aviary and a play area for children. The island also provides wonderful views upstream of the weir and the wooded slopes of the Cliveden Estate.

Riverside Gardens and Play Area (47 miles)

Maidenhead

Riverside Gardens and Play Area Offers a cafe, crazy golf and children's play area as well as natural green space.

Itchen Valley Country Park (48 miles)

Southhampton

Itchen Valley Country Park A great country park with lots to offer for everyone. Play areas, play trails, picnics, football and much more.

Wendover Woods (48 miles)

Wendover

Wendover Woods Children are happy exploring in the undergrowth, hiding in trees and riding bikes - there is an adventurous childrens play area set in the middle of the forest. The equipment is suitable for children up to 12 years old, with swings, slides, climbing frames and a challenging ropes trail.

Bernwood Butterfly Trail (48 miles)

Aylesbury

Bernwood Butterfly Trail Extensive forest paths lead walkers through vast areas of mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodland. Path side vegetation management has provided the favoured habitats for butterflies and other flora and fauna. Follow the yellow waymarked path on an hour and a half walk around the forest to discover the variety of habitats to be found.

Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park (49 miles)

Farnham

Alice Holt Forest Woodland Park There's so much to do! You can walk, cycle, play or just have a picnic in these lovely woods. Experience life in the trees with Go Ape, take a relaxing break in our cafe and finish your visit with a quiet stroll in one of the more remote parts of the forest.

Ufton Fields Nature Reserve (49 miles)

Leamington Spa

Ufton Fields Nature Reserve This 100 acre site, managed in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, is a wildlife haven with all weather footpaths providing access to varied habitats in every season. The site is noted for its abundance of butterflies, dragonflies, wild flowers and birds.

Moors Valley Country Park (50 miles)

Ringwood

Moors Valley Country Park Adventure play, narrow-gauge steam railway, play trails - in fact there is loads to do - check webslink inside.

St Nicholas Park (50 miles)

Warwick

St Nicholas Park A lawned park with unusual trees and so much to do! There's the play area, skate park, boating, paddling pool, adventure AND crazy golf, and a children's amusement park!

Cocksherd Bluebell Wood (51 miles)

Britwell

Cocksherd Bluebell Wood A charming local nature reserve supporting a wide variety of flora and fauna and known locally as Bluebell Wood. An interesting geological feature is the large hollow said to have been gouged out of the terrain by a glacier in the last ice age some 15000 years ago. English bluebells are the star attraction in April.

Manor Farm Country Park (51 miles)

Southampton

Manor Farm Country Park A working farm of a bygone age set in a scenic landscape of farmland and ancient woodland on the banks of the River Hamble.

Herefordshire Nature Trust (51 miles)

Tupsley

Herefordshire Nature Trust Herefordshire is often described as England's most rural county, with a rich mosaic landscape of small fields, ancient hedgerows and wooded hills.

Royal Victoria Country Park (52 miles)

Southampton

Royal Victoria Country Park Overlooking Southampton Water, this popular park provides ideal facilities for children and peace of mind for parents to enjoy a safe environment. The relaxing and happy atmosphere is complemented by a calendar of events, exhibitions, barbeque sites and walks.

Jephson Gardens (52 miles)

Leamington Spa

Jephson Gardens Flower filled park containing a sensory garden, an exotic glasshouse, a lake with ducks and swans, and a boating pond. There is also a nearby ship-themed adventure play area (see full details for information).

Ashridge Estate (53 miles)

Berkhamsted

Ashridge Estate Wonderful landscape for walking (and running!), with splendid views and fun interactive games in their Visitor Centre for the kids.

Chenies Manor (54 miles)

Chenies

Chenies Manor Child friendly, though we only recommend it for less boisterous children, with fascinating architecture, beautifully crafted gardens and yew and turf mazes to enjoy. It may intrigue older kids that there is supposedly a haunted staircase!

Draycote Water Country Park (55 miles)

Rugby

Draycote Water Country Park Whether you come to unwind or have fun, there’s plenty for all at Draycote Water. Activities range from birdwatching and game fishing to walking and watersports.

Daventry Country Park (56 miles)

Daventry

Daventry Country Park Daventry Country Park - was created in 1968 as part of the nationwide Countryside Act. This movement sought to provide communities with green spaces to use and enjoy. The reservoir (130 acres of open water) was dug out and completed in 1804, taking eight years to finish.

Ryton Pools Country Park (56 miles)

Coventry

Ryton Pools Country Park There's lots of fun to be had at this family friendly country park! With play areas, cycling and walking on surfaced paths and a large picnic meadow you can't go wrong for a family day out!

Denham Country Park (56 miles)

Uxbridge

Denham Country Park The Park can be explored on foot and is home to a variety of wildlife. Along the river and canal banks herons are regularly seen and you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher.

Willen Lake and Park (56 miles)

Milton Keynes

Willen Lake and Park Beautiful lakeside park five minutes from M1 jct 14 and Milton Keynes City Centre offering, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, cycle hire, fishing, miniature railway, seasonal attractions and funfairs.

Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve (56 miles)

Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve 41 hectares of land, water, woodland and open space. A perfect spot to come for a picnic, fun in the play area, a drink at the café or just a run around in the sunshine.

Court Farm and Leisure (56 miles)

Tillington

Court Farm and Leisure Court Farm and Leisure has Fishing Lakes, Farm Shop & Pick Your Own and a Mountain Board Centre.

The Forest of Bere (57 miles)

Fareham

The Forest of Bere An enchanting place with a diverse range of natural habitats too see from scenic walk and cycle routes. There are also a huge oak tree house, wooden playhouses, wigwams, sand pit, climbing wall, bridge and shingle stream.

Salcey Forest (57 miles)

Quinton

Salcey Forest It is home to the Tree Top Way, an amazing walkway in the canopy of the trees. It also has a play area, cycle trails, some amazing ancient trees, and lots of space to explore!

Chilterns Gateway Centre (57 miles)

Whipsnade

Chilterns Gateway Centre The rare chalk downland is home to a huge variety of wildlife. It's a fantastic place for kite flying, walking and views over the vale of Aylesbury.

Stoke Park (57 miles)

Guildford

Stoke Park Forming part of Stoke Park the original gardens were laid out in the 1800s. The Victorian style gardens contain seasonal bedding and landscaped areas with oriental themes, an award winning sensory garden, putting green and children's play area. There is also a boating pond, rock lined stream, paddling pool and Japanese shelter.

Ryton Gardens (57 miles)

Coventry

Ryton Gardens There is something for everyone at Ryton Gardens, the home of Garden Organic, in its delightful setting in the Heart of England. Gardeners, lovers of good food, shoppers, children and those simply looking for a relaxing day out will want to visit Ryton Gardens time and time again!.

Queenswood Country Park (57 miles)

Leominster

Queenswood Country Park Woodland children's play area, easy access path and waymarked trails, panoramic views, season events, licensed cafe and seasonal tourist info centre

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre (58 miles)

Coventry

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre Your visit to Brandon Marsh Nature Centre starts at the Visitor Centre, opened by Sir David Attenborough in 1998. The Centre contains displays, hands-on activities and information about the nature reserve, as well as a Tea Room and Shop. The Centre is open every day (except Christmas Day) and has lots of events and activities for everyone throughout the year.

War Memorial Park (58 miles)

Coventry

War Memorial Park Approximately 48.5 hectares in size, the park consists of two distinct areas, the formal garden with the War Memorial and the sports facilities areas with playing fields, golf course, THE NEW Splash 'n' Play Park and play areas.

Whippendell Woods (59 miles)

Watford

Whippendell Woods Get back to basics with a nature ramble through some ancient woodland, it's free, it's healthy, and if you've got picnic weather that's a whole day, there!

Cassiobury Park (59 miles)

Watford

Cassiobury Park There is lots to do with children in Cassiobury Park and most of it will cost you absolutely nothing! Swings, numerous climbing frames and slides, a granite stone maze and even a trampoline and zip wire are all on offer, and there is a younger style play ground for the smalls.

RHS Garden Wisley (59 miles)

Woking

RHS Garden Wisley Wisley offers adults and children the chance to see the beauty of the changing seasons. There's plenty of space to run around - 240 acres in fact - and with richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and of course, the state-of-the-art Glasshouse, the surroundings are simply stunning.

Allesley Park (59 miles)

Coventry

Allesley Park Crazy golf, children's play area, 18 hole golf course, and plenty of open space and garden walks: all recently refurbished and well maintained.

Staunton Country Park (60 miles)

Havant

Staunton Country Park Explore acres of ancient woodland and beautifully landscaped parkland at the award winning Staunton Country Park. You can escape to another age as you discover mysterious follies in these idyllic surroundings.

Pen-y-fan Pond (60 miles)

Caerphilly

Pen-y-fan Pond Parkland about a resevoir with flat open space for sports and kite flying, nature rambling and picnicking. There's a great Alien Invasion Trail around the park that's sure to keep them moving!

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre (60 miles)

Rock

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre The Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the "education centre of excellence". Curriculum linked activities and a variety of adult craft and wildlife focus days are available.

Caludon Castle Park (60 miles)

Coventry

Caludon Castle Park It is a pleasant stretch of open grassland for running and frisbee-ing, with a Children's Playground. The main feature is an imposing ruin of part of the castle, surrounded on three sides by a moat.

Coombe Country Park (60 miles)

Coventry

Coombe Country Park The perfect location for a family day out in the great outdoors. We have a children's play area, climbing forest, picnic benches and barbecue areas, a bird hide, woodlands, open space for the children to play and of course plenty of ducks and swans to feed!

Northala Fields Park (61 miles)

Ealing

Northala Fields Park This brand new very striking park was born out of the rubble of the old Wembley Stadium and White City Shopping Centres and has lots for kids to do of an afternoon

Newnham Paddox Art Park (61 miles)

Monks Kirby

Newnham Paddox Art Park 30 acre open air sculpture gallery which leads visitors through oak woods and around serene lakes. Sculpture by leading artists displayed in the idyllic garden will move, enchant and astonish. Visitors wishing to enjoy the wildlife are welcomed as warmly as those considering a purchase.

Emberton Country Park (61 miles)

Emberton

Emberton Country Park With the timeline wall, habitat and church trails, adventure play areas and wide open country side, if you've got kids that like to run and run this one is for you!

Abington Park (61 miles)

Northampton

Abington Park A good park for parents offering lots to do when England warms up - hit info for a great review.

Painshill Park (61 miles)

Cobham

Painshill Park An 18th century Georgian landscape with an exciting range of Fun Family and Kids Only events throughout the year. During the school holidays there are adventures and craft workshops for families to enjoy and in December their Traditional Father Christmas is resident in the stunning Crystal Grotto.

Cannon Hill Park (61 miles)

Birmingham

Cannon Hill Park an ideal venue for families, with children's play areas and boats for hire on the lake in the summer. There are plenty of picnic areas and refreshments are available. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Birmingham with kids.

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park (61 miles)

Penart

Cosmeston Lakes Country Park Cosmeston Lakes Country Park is a haven for local wildlife. Its flat, even paths are easily accessible to everyone, making the park very popular, especially with young families who also visit the Medieval Village.

Brownsea Island (61 miles)

Poole Harbour

Brownsea Island A peaceful island of woodland, wetland and heath with a rich diversity of wildlife for you to visit.

Sheldon Country Park (62 miles)

Birmingham

Sheldon Country Park Old Rectory Farm has been fully restored and operates as a demonstration farm, showing city dwellers traditional methods of farming. animals kept at the farm include Jersey cattle, pigs, goats, ponies, ducks, chickens and geese. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Birmingham with kids.

Garsons Farm (62 miles)

Esher

Garsons Farm From May to October Garsons have over 100 acres of crops exclusively for pick-your-own harvesting. A choice of over 40 crops and 5 types of flowers can be picked throughout the warmer months and many new varieties of certain crops mean that they are available for a greatly extended season.

Coton Manor (62 miles)

Northampton

Coton Manor This peaceful ten acre garden occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house, constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone.

Leasowes Park (62 miles)

Halesowen

Leasowes Park Covering 143 Acres, including Halesowen Golf Club, it consists of steeply wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands, small lakes, and streams incising their way through two narrow valleys.

Bushy Park (62 miles)

Hampton Court

Bushy Park I am told there is a great children's playground, a sandpit, beautiful surrounds and lots of great wildlife. Bushy is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park, has a distinctly rural character and is home to around 320 free-roaming deer

Heart of England Adventure Park (62 miles)

Meriden

Heart of England Adventure Park Heart Park is the perfect solution for families who want to spend a day together at the beach - without the four hour round trip to the seaside. Bouncy kingdom, Wacky Wagon, trampolining, so much more!

The Walled Gardens of Cannington (63 miles)

Bridgwater

The Walled Gardens of Cannington The gardens have classic and contemporary features such as; the 'hot' herbaceous border; the blue garden; a sub-tropical walk; and a Victorian style fernery, amongst others. There is also a botanical glasshouse where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can be seen.

Aldenham Country Park (63 miles)

Elstree

Aldenham Country Park Aldenham Country Park - rare breeds farm - children's adventure play area - 100 acre wood ( a recreation of all the features found in the Winnie the Pooh stories ) - 175 acres of woodland walks - sailing, fishing, meadows, reservoir, annual craft fairs and events - refreshments kiosk - picnic area

Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve (63 miles)

Cardiff

Glamorgan Canal Nature Reserve A very nice spot for a nature ramble with binoculars, or doing bird and wildlife photography, by nature quite wild and isolated so no amenities.

Brampton Valley Way (64 miles)

Brixworth

Brampton Valley Way Brampton Valley Way is 14 miles of park linking Northampton and The Brampton Valley Way. It has Beautiful scenery, Ancient meadows, woodland spinneys and traditional hedgerow. There are also Steam trains, railway embankments and tunnels.

Kew Gardens (RBG) (64 miles)

Richmond Upon Thames

Kew Gardens (RBG) - a world-renowned visitor attraction with over 300 acres of landscaped gardens, and plenty of family activities including the new Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway where you can climb high into the treetops for a completely new experience of Kew. Good family days out in Surrey idea.

Appley Park (65 miles)

Ryde

Appley Park Public park with beach area, pitch and putt, miniature railway, adventure playground, picnic areas and more.

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (65 miles)

Dudley

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve One of the UK's Largest urban Nature Reserves, Covering 247 Acres. wide range of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, heath land, wetlands nature trail and sculpture trail.

Petworth House and Park (65 miles)

Perworth

Petworth House and Park Ideal picnic territory: splendid scenery, local wildlife, an art gallery, and lots and lots of room to run around in. If you're doing something just for them in the morning, do this for all of you in the afternoon - natural, educational family fun. Regular family events during the summer.

The Blue Pool (65 miles)

Wareham

The Blue Pool retains miniscule, light diffracting particles of clay in the water, causing a spectrum of colour variations, sometimes from minute to minute. Now deep turquoise, now emerald green, the Pool is a constantly changing delight to the eye. Has tea rooms and museum - quite fascinating.

Puckpool Park (65 miles)

Ryde

Puckpool Park 18hole putting green, 15hole crazy golf, tennis courts and bowling greens. You can hop on the Ryde Road train (dotto train) to get to other places.

Mottistone Manor Garden (65 miles)

Mottistone

Mottistone Manor Garden Find Captain Jack Marrow and his flowerpot friends then borrow a family discovery pack and become a Garden Detective solving clues and puzzles. Explore the garden's hidden pathways and play hide and seek in the orchard, plus lots of family events throughout the year including Magical Punch & Judy shows in the orchard, Tuesdays in August, 11.30am - bring a blanket to sit on.

Borough Gardens (66 miles)

Dorchester

Borough Gardens Well kept parkland with huge enclosed play area with facilities for all ages. There is also a splash pool, and a rather unusual sundial...

Chichester Harbour Conservancy (66 miles)

Chichester

Chichester Harbour Conservancy A designated area of outstanding natural beauty, this is a muddy little wonderland for little ones of all sizes to explore

Sandwell Valley Country Park (67 miles)

West Bromwich

Sandwell Valley Country Park is a great place to spend the day with the family. As well as two working farm visitor centres, we have an adventure playground, an aerial assault course, picnic areas, crazy golf, pitch and putt, tennis courts, miles of footpaths and fantastic nature areas for you to explore.

Harrold Odell Country Park (67 miles)

Harrold

Harrold Odell Country Park A 144 acre country park sandwiched between the villages of Harrold and Odell 10mls NW of Bedford. It features 2 picturesque lakes and a stretch of the River Great Ouse with wheelchair and pushchair friendly paths round the main lake and outdoor play areas.

Hestercombe Gardens (67 miles)

Taunton

Hestercombe Gardens With over fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and views that take your breathe away it is no wonder that Hestercombe is visited by over 70,000 people a year. They also have a small, safe Children’s Play Area for the under 7s.

WWT London Wetland Centre (67 miles)

Barnes

WWT London Wetland Centre - a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways set amongst the lakes, pools and meadows that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths.

Hoar Park (67 miles)

Nuneaton

Hoar Park Including such gems as Arty Party, play areas and the Children's Farm this is easily an afternoon's worth if you have the weather.

Embankment Gardens and Russell Park (68 miles)

Bedford

Embankment Gardens and Russell Park There's a play area, putting green, tennis and petanque courts, elegant promenades, water meadows, boating lake, cafe and bandstands, and more besides.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park (68 miles)

Neuneaton

Hartshill Hayes Country Park Large park with adventure playground.

Golders Hill Park (68 miles)

Hampstead Heath

Golders Hill Park Facilities include an animal enclosure, butterfly house, a bandstand, children's play area, cafe, toilets. Sports facilities include grass and hard tennis courts, golf practice nets and croquet.

Kingsbury Water Park (69 miles)

Sutton Coldfield

Kingsbury Water Park Over 600 acres of countryside to explore with woodland, lakes and meadows. A safe place to explore on foot or bicycle with surfaced, level paths. Two adventure play areas, bird hides and miniature railway. Have a go at our Orienteering course or try fishing.

Irchester Country Park (69 miles)

Wellingborough

Irchester Country Park This former ironstone quarry has a wonderful children's play area as well as a network of long and short trails through 83 hectares of mixed woodland. The park is home to the Quarryman's Rest Cafe, Jungle Parc UK and the Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway museum.

Hatfield House and Park (69 miles)

Hatfield

Hatfield House and Park You can enjoy the manicured garden, extensive park, 7 (soon to be 9) unique shops, a busy restaurant, a children's play area and a shortly to be opened childrenâÂÂs adventure playground featuring a model of Hatfield House as a centerpiece and a renowned sculpture exhibition.

Northaw Great Wood (69 miles)

Cuffley

Northaw Great Wood This large nature reserve is an extremely important Hertfordshire woodland comprising areas of oak, hornbeam, ash, sweet chestnut, elm and beech. It supports a wide ecosystem of natural wildlife.

St Johns Wood Playground (69 miles)

St Johns Wood

St Johns Wood Playground Great little adventure playground with swings, roundabout and climbing frames

Priory Country Park (70 miles)

Bedford

Priory Country Park Priory Country Park is an established green area, of around 360 acres, made up of lakes, meadows and woodland, partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse.

Pulborough Brooks RSBP Nature Reserve (71 miles)

Pulborough

Pulborough Brooks RSBP Nature Reserve Set in the heart of beautiful countryside, this reserve is a fantastic day out for people of all ages. Walks lead through hedge-lined paths to viewing areas and hides where volunteers are often on hand to help point out the wildlife.

Corams Fields (72 miles)

Bloomsbury

Corams Fields Coram's Fields has a wide variety of activities including extensive lawns for free play (and very suitable for family picnics), artificial turf sports pitches, a paddling pool, sandpits, a flying fox and other slides, a pets corner (with sheep, goats, ducks, hens and much more), vegetarian cafe, a nursery and drop-ins for under 5's as well lots of other organised activities.

Ventnor Botanic Gardens (72 miles)

St Lawrence

Ventnor Botanic Gardens A botanic garden with many exhibits and facilities to be enjoyed by all the family.

Finsbury Park (72 miles)

Haringey

Finsbury Park New facilities in the recent revamp of this iconic park include an enclosed, dog-free play area with an exciting water feature -designed by children, for children, and a skate park.

Arundel Wetland Centre (72 miles)

Arundel

Arundel Wetland Centre Visitor attraction and conservation area with wildfowl from around the world. A superb setting to stroll round with a picnic area and activity areas for children. Pond dipping and crafts are offered free daily during summer holidays. Many birds tame enough to feed from your hand. Free boat rides through the Wetlands Discovery area.

Fairlands Valley Park (72 miles)

Stevenage

Fairlands Valley Park Activities include sailing, bell boats and dragon boats, costello cafe, paddling pools and children's play area. New to the park is a state of the art climbing wall. They also offer water sport themed children's parties.

Hotham Park Sports Site (73 miles)

Bognor Regis

Hotham Park Sports Site Crazy golf, miniature railway, boating lake, tennis courts and full putting green. Limited opening times - check ahead before you go!

Clissold Park (73 miles)

Hackney

Clissold Park Extensive facilities including children's play area, basketball and tennis courts, conservation and woodland areas including a deer enclosure, organic nature garden and butterfly tunnel. They also have a paddling pool.

Family Friendly Orienteering Course (73 miles)

Foxton

Family Friendly Orienteering Course Come and test your outdoor adventure skills on the new orienteering course at Foxton Locks. This competitive course will test your map reading and navigation skills. Navigating from point to point you can race against either the clock or each other and see who finishes the 2km course first.

Pooley Country Park (73 miles)

Polesworth

Pooley Country Park Large park with canal-side patio cafe, adventure playground, picnicking and fishing opportunities.

Phoenix Park (73 miles)

Wolverhampton

Phoenix Park Adventure playground, sensory garden and fitness equipment are dotted about this picturesque freebie.

Lakeside Farm Park (73 miles)

Bridgend

Lakeside Farm Park Nice area for hiking, flyfishing, picnicking and art or photography, with a well equipped outdoor play area and a Petting Farm coming soon.

Stanwick Lakes (74 miles)

Stanwick

Stanwick Lakes Unique adventure play ground, assault course, adventure trail, fishing, cycle hire, lots of wildlife + sand and water play - great idea if you are looking for family days out in northamptonshire

Holland Park Adventure Playground (75 miles)

Holland Park

Holland Park Adventure Playground This great adventure playground has swings, aerial runway, mini climbing wall, climbing frames. Next to the adventure playground is an enclosed play area for little ones.

Crystal Palace Park Farm (75 miles)

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Park Farm The farm reopened to the public in April 2008 and now provides facilities for members of the local community who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in animal care and welfare.

RSPB Nature Reserve (75 miles)

Sandy

RSPB Nature Reserve This is the headquarters for the RSPB. The Lodge reserve has two nature trails (the heath trail and the quarry trail), which are 3.5 km long in total. Lots of events throughout the year - check the weblink for details.

Longleat Adventure Park (34 miles)

Warminster

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

Symonds Yat West Amusement Park (41 miles)

Ross On Wye

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

Paultons Family Theme Park (44 miles)

The New Forest

Paultons Family Theme Park New for 2011 - Peppa Pig World, a fully themed attraction with 7 new rides and an Indoor Play Area! Paultons is the Best Value Family Theme Park with over 60 wonderful rides and attractions to suit all ages included in the admission price, such as the mighty Edge ride and the awesome Cobra rollercoaster. Offering a whole day out with something for all the family!

Wookey Hole Caves (45 miles)

Wells

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

Bekonscot Model Village (49 miles)

Beaconsfield

Bekonscot Model Village An unforgettable experience for everyone, this unique piece of our heritage is just waiting to be explored by children and adults alike. Intriguing and original, the world-famous Bekonscot Model Village & Railway continues to delight and fascinate - there's so much to see!

Legoland (49 miles)

Windsor

Legoland At LEGOLAND Windsor the entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention over 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND is a unique family theme park.

Adventure Wonderland (55 miles)

Christchurch

Adventure Wonderland So if you’re a would-be Pirate, an intrepid Explorer, a Mad Hatter or just a plain old fashioned Fun Lover, then you and your family have got a real treat in store!

Gullivers Land (56 miles)

Milton Keynes

Gullivers Land 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.

Cadbury World (60 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.

Chessington World of Adventures (65 miles)

Chessington

Chessington World of Adventures With nine themed lands, over 1000 species of animals and a safari themed hotel, Chessington really is Britain's Wildest Adventure with too much to explore in just one day!

Dinosaur Isle (69 miles)

Sandown

Dinosaur Isle - is a fantastic dinosaur museum housed in a spectacular pterosaur shaped building watching over Sandown's blue flag beach. Walk back through fossilised time to the period of the dinosaurs and on a recreated landscape enhanced by sights, smells and sounds you will meet life sized dinosaurs including our animatronic Neovenator!

Blackgang Chine (71 miles)

Chale

Blackgang Chine 40 acres of Victorian cliff-top gardens with a range of fantasy activities including cowboy town, nurseryland, dinosaurland, and pirate fort. Cliffhanger roller coaster and waterforce family boat slide. Exhibitions about local rural and coastal life.

Drayton Manor Theme Park (72 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.

Wicksteed Park (73 miles)

Kettering

Wicksteed Park - attracting one million visitors a year with 147 acres of lakes, parklands, over 35 rides and attractions including Rocky River Falls, our famous Waterchute, Train, Double Pirate ship and largest free playground in the UK offering a perfect day out for young and old. New for 2010 - Robert Brothers Circus shows every day! Also, come to see our Christmas Panto in the Big Top!

Studley Grange Butterfly World (4 miles)

Swindon

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

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (15 miles)

Burford

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

Birdland Park and Gardens (22 miles)

Bourton-on-the-Water

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

The Living Rainforest (25 miles)

Newbury

The Living Rainforest Discover the rainforest’s wonders as you stroll between tropical trees and plants, among free roaming butterflies and birds. An outdoor play area allows kids to let off steam, while adults can relax on the sun terrace with a cappuccino. All weather attraction with on site parking, café and shop.

The Hawk Conservancy Bird Park (27 miles)

Andover

The Hawk Conservancy Bird Park The Trust is set in 22 acres of woodland and wild flower meadow, where there are over 150 birds of prey on view, from the tiny Pygmy Owl to the impressive European Griffin Vulture.

The UK Wolf Conservation Trust (29 miles)

Reading

The UK Wolf Conservation Trust The Trust currently has 5 adults and 3 juveniles. Visiting membership to the Wolf Centre for member and two guests on a weekday is £40. Visits must be pre-arranged with the office.

WWT Slimbridge Centre (29 miles)

Slimbridge

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

Cotswold Falconry Centre (30 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.

Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park (32 miles)

Bristol

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

Longleat (34 miles)

Warminster

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

Horseworld (35 miles)

Whitchurch

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

Blue Reef Aquarium (36 miles)

Bristol

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

International Centre for Birds of Prey (37 miles)

Newent

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

Bristol Zoo Gardens (37 miles)

Bristol

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

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (42 miles)

Ross-on-Wye

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo Experience the delight of nature's most serene and beautiful wildlife. At the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo you can walk with free-flying exotic butterflies and see them supping nectar, finding their mates and laying eggs.

Stratford Butterfly Farm (43 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.

Marwell Wildlife (46 miles)

Winchester

Marwell Wildlife New for 2012: Marwell Wildlife celebrates it's 40th birthday on 22 May! As part of the celebrations, see our new Penguin home, complete with raised viewing platforms and children's play areas, all unveiled on the birthday itself - 22 May.

Butterflies and More (46 miles)

North Somerset

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

Catanger Llama Trekking (47 miles)

Towcester

Catanger Llama Trekking Catanger Llama Trekking - Although you can't actually ride them, these lovely pack animals will willingly carry your rucksack, whilst you enjoy the beautiful scenery. What better way to get away from it all than by leading a gentle llama along bridleways, farm tracks and country lanes. A perfect way to de-stress.

Cheddar Caves and Gorge (47 miles)

Cheddar

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

Odds Farm Park (48 miles)

High Wycombe

Odds Farm Park Whatever the weather, there's always something to do at Odds Farm Park, an award winning 40-acre children's farm near High Wycombe.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (48 miles)

Newtown

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Spotting deer in the New Forest isn't always easy, but at Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary there is a purpose built viewing platform overlooking a large meadow area where a herd of fallow deer regularly gather.

Birdworld (49 miles)

Farnham

Birdworld - is a birdpark and gardens covering 26 acres. Admission includes Underwater World and Jenny Wren Childrens Farm. Special penguin feeding times and animal encounters at the children's farm. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

New Forest Reptile Centre (49 miles)

Lyndhurst

New Forest Reptile Centre Discover more about reptiles and amphibians here at this unique reptile centre located in the national park. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Seaquarium (54 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

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

Greenmeadow Community Farm (55 miles)

Torfaen

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

Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm (55 miles)

Hereford

Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm Llama trekking is fast becoming a 'must-do' activity. Bond with your llama - get to know him and take him on a walk in the glorious countryside of south west Herefordshire. If travelling from further afield, why not take a two day stay in one of our holiday cottages?

Mead Open Farm (55 miles)

Billington

Mead Open Farm Expect the best at award winning Mead Open Farm. Huge indoor play, maximum ‘hands on’ farmyard fun and numerous family outdoor activities.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (57 miles)

Dunstable

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo With so much to see and do at the UK's biggest zoo, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect day out for the whole family. From Sealion Splash to Otter Playtime get involved and inspired with interactive displays throughout the day. Seek out more than 2,500 animals in the beautiful Chiltern surroundings. Famed for its booming breeding programmes, there are also plenty of zoo babies to see.

Surrey Hills Llamas (57 miles)

Guildford

Surrey Hills Llamas The gentle and friendly llamas will carry your picnic as you lead them through the spectacular North Downs from the high points of which you can see as far as the English Channel. Llamas are affectionate, intelligent and alert and will draw your attention to things you would never normally notice.

Badger Watch Dorset (58 miles)

Dorchester

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

Woburn Safari Park (59 miles)

Woburn

Woburn Safari Park Enjoy a Safari Adventure! Experience the thrill of being alongside rhino, lions, giraffe and more. The excitement continues with close encounters in walkthroughs with wallabies, squirrel monkeys and lemurs, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, trains, boats and keeper talks and demonstrations. All inclusive attractions and lots of fun all day long!

Oceanarium (59 miles)

Bournemouth

Oceanarium - brings you face to face with marine life from the furthest reaches of the globe including clownfish, sea turtles, sharks and stingrays.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (60 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.

Holdenby Falconry Centre (61 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.

Birmingham Nature Centre (61 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.

Butterfly World (62 miles)

St Albans

Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.

Dunreyth Alpacas (62 miles)

Chichester

Dunreyth Alpacas For a while now they have been training their young alpacas to walk to hand; thus enabling people to walk these young alpacas.

Blue Reef Aquarium (62 miles)

Southsea

Blue Reef Aquarium - voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism Southeast, Blue Reef brings the magic of the undersea world alive. Come face to face with tropical sharks, rays, otters, seahorses and hundreds of other aquatic creatures. Highlights include walkthrough underwater tunnel, open top ray display and the Amazing Amphibians and Riveting Reptiles exhibition.

National Sea Life Centre (63 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

Monkey World (63 miles)

Wareham

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

The Tropical Zoo (63 miles)

Brentford

The Tropical Zoo Stroke a crocodile, cuddle a snake or feed the world's largest piranha - there is loads to do at The Tropical Zoo. Daily animal encounters offer children and adults the opportunity to experience animals up close. Learn about animals, the environment and conservation in a hands on way. We are largely indoors and heated to tropical temperatures so an ideal day out all year round!!

Owl and Monkey Haven (64 miles)

Newport

Owl and Monkey Haven 'We welcome you to come and get to know our friends and see for yourself their beauty, charm and very different personalities!'

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve (64 miles)

Newport

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve Arreton Down is on downland which is part of the main chalk ridge which runs across the Isle of Wight from east to west. It consists of calcarious grassland, with some scrub edges. It contains archaeological features. There are extensive views across the Island from the higher parts of the down.

Isle of Purbeck Aquarium (65 miles)

Wool

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

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park (65 miles)

Dorchester

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

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter (65 miles)

Springvale

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter There are three different species of flamingo at the Park ~ Chilean, Lesser and Caribbean, numbering well over a hundred in total.

Wight Llama Trek (66 miles)

Newport

Wight Llama Trek 'Wight Llama Treks offers a range of guided walks through the beautiful West Wight countryside accompanied by llamas trained to walk on a rein and carry a pack.'

Dudley Zoo and Castle (67 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.

Welsh Hawking Centre and Animal Park (67 miles)

Barry

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

Amazon World (68 miles)

Newchurch

Amazon World An all-weather, family attraction! The Islands largest collection of rare and exotic animals! A great day out whatever your age!

Amelia Trust Farm (68 miles)

Barry

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

Warren Mill Farm (68 miles)

Cowbridge

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

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park (69 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.

Isle of Wight Zoo (69 miles)

Sandown

Isle of Wight Zoo The Isle of Wight Zoo is a favourite destination for all ages. Situated alongside Yaverland beach, the zoo provides a fun, educational and wholesome day out for all the family. Specialising in tigers and lemurs, the zoo works to make conservation fun for everyone with talks, small animal handling and children's activities.

Plantasia (69 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.

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (70 miles)

Wroxhall

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary 'The Sanctuary was first established in 1987 to provide any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention, a safe and permanent home.'
Special events include the Grand Donkey Day out.

Owl and Falconry Centre (70 miles)

Ventnor

Owl and Falconry Centre A dazzling collection of some of the world's most beautiful and elegant birds awaits you, from eagles, hawks and falcons, to kestrels and sleepy owls, the centre is full of fascinating sights and flights. During flying displays the birds of prey soar above the sloping down land of the Appuldurcombe Valley, which is an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'.

London Zoo (70 miles)

Regents Park

London Zoo launched its new Rainforest Experience 2010 and has incredible daily animal displays and many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks. Visit the exhibit "Into Africa" and come eye to eye with Africa's most unusual amimals. Or "Meet the Monkeys" an exciting monkey walk-through experience and the new Butterfly Paradise.

Battersea Park Children's Zoo (70 miles)

Battersea

Battersea Park Children's Zoo invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, on to the farm to say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs, emus etc. Playground which includes climbing frames,large sandpit with water toys, swings and roundabouts etc.

Weymouth Sea Life Park (72 miles)

Weymouth

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

Sea Life London Aquarium (72 miles)

Westminster

Sea Life London Aquarium - is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.

Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre (72 miles)

Biggleswade

Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre One of the UK's Largest Bird of Prey Centres - with over 300 birds and displays throughout the day - ring for details or check their website (it isn't actually working at the moment though)

Abbotsbury Swannery (72 miles)

Weymouth

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

Ferne Animal Sanctuary (73 miles)

Chard

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

Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre (73 miles)

Horsham

Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre A wide range of birds from hawks to eagles, falcons to owls, and vultures to kites! Limited opening times, check before you go.

Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park (73 miles)

Watchet

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

Holmbush Farm World (74 miles)

Faygate

Holmbush Farm World Lots of farm animals - please click here to visit Daily Activities include: Tractor Rides - Cow and Goat milking - Animal Handling - Goat Races - Picnic areas with covered seating - Playgrounds including: Bale maze - Mini Mountains - Sand Pits - Tree houses - Indoor Play Areas

Paradise Wildlife Park (75 miles)

Broxbourne

Paradise Wildlife Park This friendly family wildlife park with monkeys Tigers Lions and many other exotic animals offers other attractions including Adventure Golf, Gold Panning, Woodland Railway etc. Great fun for all the family.

STEAM - Museum of the GWR (< 1 mile)

Swindon

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

Corinium Museum (13 miles)

Cirencester

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

Athelstan Museum (14 miles)

Malmesbury

Athelstan Museum A museum capturing the history of Malmesbury.

Wiltshire Heritage Museum (18 miles)

Devizes

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

Cotswold Motoring Museum (22 miles)

Bourton-on-the-Water

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

Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways (25 miles)

Abingdon

Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930.

Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums (25 miles)

Witney

Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums All aboard! See how engines work; what buses are made of; go aboard some; see old tickets and uniforms once used. View the workshop and on special days ride on a vintage bus. Morris Museum: see a 1970s police car; 1920s Bullnose Morris and a Mini in the original style.

Modern Art Oxford (26 miles)

Oxford

Modern Art Oxford Lots of family related things to do: The Modern Art Trolley introduces children of all ages to the Gallery through a range of fun and creative activities. Family Guides are available for most exhibitions and can be enjoyed by all family members. The guide encourages a creative pathway around the exhibition and suggests activities to try out at home plus loads more family days out activities.

Museum of the History of Science (26 miles)

Oxford

Museum of the History of Science A free to view unrivalled collection of early scientific instruments and exciting modern exhibitions in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Oxford with kids.

The Pitt Rivers Museum (26 miles)

Oxford

The Pitt Rivers Museum is a great place for family days out. It is famous for it’s period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many world cultures, past and present. Due to building works only the ground floor is currently open.

Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History (26 miles)

Oxford

Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower.

The Oxfordshire Museum (26 miles)

Woodstock

The Oxfordshire Museum A wide range of natural and social history exhibits, the more exciting of which include the interactive dinosaur gallery and gardens, and the special family drop-in sessions.

Science Oxford Live (26 miles)

Oxford

Science Oxford Live Science Oxford Live is a great place for children to discover science by playing. All exhibits are interactive and families can go at their own pace, with the help of one of our friendly guides.

American Museum in Britain (27 miles)

Bath

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

Fashion Museum (28 miles)

Bath

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

Bath Abbey Vaults Museum (28 miles)

Bath

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

The Jane Austen Centre (28 miles)

Bath

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

Gloucester Waterways Museum (29 miles)

Gloucester

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

Museum of Army Flying (30 miles)

Stockbridge

Museum of Army Flying The museum has over 35 historic aircraft on display plus: A replica 1940s house - Cinema - 2 Simulators - Rifle ranges - Shop - Restaurant - Children's Centre

Kingswood Heritage Museum (31 miles)

Warmley

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

Dean Heritage Centre (34 miles)

Dean

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

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (35 miles)

Salisbury

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

Reading Museum (36 miles)

Reading

Reading Museum Reading Museum Service offers learning experiences that are fun and suitable for all the family. From the serious student to the youngest child, all levels are catered for. We offer opportunities for both formal and informal learning including the chance to handle real objects.

Milestones - Living History Museum (36 miles)

Basingstoke

Milestones - Living History Museum Imagine an open-air museum inside a massive modern building… a network of streets with shops, a village green and even a pub... dating from Victorian times and the 1930s… it's fun... a surprise around every corner!

At-Bristol (36 miles)

Bristol

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

Bristol City Museum Under 7s Gallery (36 miles)

Bristol

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

Museum of English Rural Life (36 miles)

Reading

Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life houses the most comprehensive national collection of objects, books and archives relating to the history of food, farming and the countryside

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology (37 miles)

Reading

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology Located on the University of Reading campus, the The fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain. Within the museum’s 2000 objects, they also house an exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities, including a funeral boat and a mummified cat's head! They have exciting family events running during school holidays and also run regular school sessions and a varied public events programme.

Reme Museum of Technology (40 miles)

Arborfield

Reme Museum of Technology - a 'Family Friendly' military museum, with lots of things to do and see. Quizzes, trails, and crafts; 20 large military vehicles, a helicopter and the 'feely touchy' box. Picnic tables, room to run around outside, a large free car park and helpful staff ensure this is a family friendly Museum.

Oakham Treasures (41 miles)

Bristol

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

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium (42 miles)

Winchester

INTECH Science Centre and Planetarium The all-weather family attraction featuring a Science Centre with 90 hands-on exhibits (big science toys really) and the UK's largest capacity Planetarium. So big you will feel like you are floating through space. Watch out you don't get sucked into a Black Hole!

Museum of Mazes (42 miles)

Ross-on-Wye

Museum of Mazes Museum of Mazes is designed for you to browse awhile, then take a break and return to it again and again. It's fascinating for adults and fun for children - just have a go! Great idea if you are lokking for family days out in Herefordshire.

Falstaff's Experience (43 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.

Wycombe Museum (45 miles)

High Wycombe

Wycombe Museum At Wycombe Museum you can enjoy hands-on activities, exhibitions and special events in a lively and friendly atmosphere. As members of the Thames Valley Museums Family Friendly campaign Wycombe Museum is committed to giving you a warm welcome whenever you visit. General entry to the Museum is FREE.

Heritage Motor Centre (45 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.

Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (45 miles)

Aylesbury

Roald Dahl Children's Gallery In the Roald Dahl children's gallery you can boggle your eyes and baffle your brain and let your imagination run wild!

Buckinghamshire County Museum (45 miles)

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire County Museum The museum showcases the County's rich heritage alongside a changing programme of exhibitions in the Buckinghamshire Art Gallery and they also have the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (please note this operates on limited times).

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum (45 miles)

Buckingham

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum Buckingham Old Gaol Museum tells the story of Buckingham and north Bucks rural life, including the Flora Thompson Collection (Lark Rise to Candleford author) and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells form part of the museum visitor's experience.

Curtis Museum (45 miles)

Alton

Curtis Museum One of the finest local history collections in Hampshire, exploring 100 million years of history Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, the Battle of Alton 1643, the notorious tale of Sweet Fanny Adams and Hop picking and brewing.

The Look Out Discovery Centre (47 miles)

Bracknell

The Look Out Discovery Centre - this hands-on science exhibition makes learning fun for everyone. With its 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland, nature trails, children's adventure play park, coffee shop and gift shop, you'll be sure to have the time of your life!

The Commandery (47 miles)

Sidbury

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

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (47 miles)

Great Missenden

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Intrepid story-makers enter through the chocolate doors into this great little award-winning and family-friendly Museum. We have two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries and a fantabulous interactive Story Centre.

Haynes International Motor Museum (49 miles)

Yeovil

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

Somerset Rural Life Museum (50 miles)

Glastonbury

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

Warwickshire Museum (50 miles)

Warwick

Warwickshire Museum Archeology, geology, natural and social history: this museum is a great all rounder and kid friendly too. If they haven't had enough there's a sister museum close by.

St Johns House Museum (50 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.

St. Johns House Museum (50 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.

Natural History Museum at Tring (50 miles)

Tring

Natural History Museum at Tring Visit the galleries and come face to face with a full-sized gorilla, a huge anaconda or an extinct giant moa, just a few of the 4,000 animals on display!

Amersham Museum (50 miles)

Old Amersham

Amersham Museum Come to our original Tudor building to find out about the history of Amersham through interactive displays, trails and special events. Enjoy our relaxing Herb Garden or join one of our Guided Walks around the town.

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (52 miles)

Southampton

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum The sole-surviving steam brick works in the country. Visit to discover the history of brick making or come on a special event day or one of the open days for a unique experience and hands-on discovery.

The Helicopter Museum (52 miles)

Weston Super Mare

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

Newport Museum and Art Gallery (52 miles)

Newport

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

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (52 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.

Teddy Bears of Bromyard (53 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.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (53 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!

Bletchley Park (53 miles)

Milton Keynes

Bletchley Park No visit to Bletchley Park is complete without a guided tour. Experienced guides give you a real insight into the work that went on and the secrecy surrounding the place until just a few years ago. A recently opened Visitor Information Centre will give you all the information you need for your visit as well as offering souvenirs, books, clothing and a Children's Spy shop.

Milton Keynes Museum (54 miles)

Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes Museum Try the working period telephones and switchboards. Visit the Victorian Parlour and Schoolroom. Listen to an air raid in the Museum's Anderson Shelter. Make toast in the period kitchen. Visit the street of period shops. Visit the Hall of Transport. The Museum's local social history collections allow visitors to experience the area's domestic, industrial, agricultural and transport heritage.

Time Machine Museum (54 miles)

Weston-super-Mare

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

North Somerset Museum (54 miles)

Weston Super Mare

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

Fleet Air Arm Museum (54 miles)

Ilchester

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

Bournemouth Aviation Museum (55 miles)

Christchurch

Bournemouth Aviation Museum What kid wouldn't want to sit at the controls of a real aircraft - well here we have a fab lot of military and civilian planes. Loads of other flying exhibits including a collection of model aircraft and an area for picnics close to the main runway at the airport in Bournemouth.

The Lightbox (55 miles)

Woking

The Lightbox Whether you're passionate about the arts and history, want activities and fun, or would just like somewhere quiet to relax and think, you'll find it all at The Lightbox, Woking's gallery and museum. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

The Transport Museum Birmingham (56 miles)

Wythall

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

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (56 miles)

New Milton

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum This spectacular motorcycle museum houses over 350 rare and classic motorcycles, many being the only remaining examples in the World.

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (57 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.

Big Pit National Mining Museum (59 miles)

Torfaen

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

Brooklands Museum (59 miles)

Weybridge

Brooklands Museum Motoring and aviation museum containing over 30 aircraft, restored motoring village, refurbished 1907 Club House, steepest section of the original banked racing circuit which has picnic areas and a regular calander of events. It also features the only Concorde in the South East.

The Herbert Gallery and Museum (59 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.

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (60 miles)

Northampton

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery A visit to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery will give you the opportunity to explore the amazing shoe collection recognised as a collection of national importance. You can also find out about the history of Northampton and see our excellent art and ceramics collection.

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower (60 miles)

Gosport

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower, is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot at Priddy’s Hard, on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.

Selly Manor Museum (60 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.

Techniquest (60 miles)

Cardiff

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

Bewdley Museum (60 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.

National Museum of Wales (60 miles)

Cardiff

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

National Motorcycle Museum (61 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.

Underwater Archaeology Centre (61 miles)

Yarmouth

Underwater Archaeology Centre A centre where you can discover the wonders of Maritime history and archeology.

Abington Museum (61 miles)

Northampton

Abington Museum It is an excellent place to visit if you are out with your family or if you are interesting in exploring things like the domestic life in the town, our costume collection or our displays about the Northamptonshire Regiment.

The Blake Museum (61 miles)

Bridgewater

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

Royal Navy Submarine Museum (61 miles)

Gosport

Royal Navy Submarine Museum - this unique Museum offers you the chance to walk on board a real submarine, discover true tales of heroism and relive a life under the sea through the personal belongings of the crew

Stockwood Discovery Centre (62 miles)

Luton

Stockwood Discovery Centre With interactive display, variety of gardens, children play area, special events and activities, bee gallery and much more, it is a wonderful visitor attraction and museum. Collection highlights include the Wenlok Jug, the Shillington gold coin hoard and the Mossman collection Â– Britain's largest public collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery (62 miles)

Southsea

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery The Museum The D-Day Museum was established in 1984 to tell the story of Operation Overlord from its origins in the dark days of 1940 to victory in Normandy in 1944.

Verulamium Museum (62 miles)

St Albans

Verulamium Museum recreated Roman rooms - hands-on Discovery Areas - video presentations - touch screen databases - some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean

Portsmouth Natural History Museum (63 miles)

Southsea

Portsmouth Natural History Museum The museum tells the story of the wild things of the riverbank, marshes, woods and urban areas of Portsmouth.

Thinktank (63 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!

Birmingham Museum and Gallery (63 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.

Museum of St Albans (63 miles)

St Albans

Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.

The Tank Museum (64 miles)

Bovington

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

Museum of Welsh Life (65 miles)

Cardiff

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

St Fagans National History Museum (65 miles)

Cardiff

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

Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery (65 miles)

Gloucester

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

Crewkerne and District Museum (65 miles)

Crewkerne

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

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum (66 miles)

Dorchester

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

Dinosaur Museum (66 miles)

Dorchester

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

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum (66 miles)

Arreton

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum including audio visual room showing action films. "Wreck and Rescue" Lifeboat Museum, featuring vintage 1887 "Queen Victoria" pulling/sailing lifeboat and RNLI archive material, Smuggling and Fishing displays

Brighstone Village Museum (66 miles)

Brighstone

Brighstone Village Museum A small village museum depicting C19th life adjoining a National Trust Giftshop.

Royal Air Force Museum London (66 miles)

Colindale

Royal Air Force Museum London Why not fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today’s Eurofighter Typhoon Jet? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family.

Black Country Living Museum (67 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.

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum (67 miles)

Brading

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum A very historic and interesting toy museum, boasting a great gift shop and being famous for its thousands of exhibits.

Bembridge Heritage Centre (68 miles)

Bembridge

Bembridge Heritage Centre A centre boasting displays that 'cover a wide range of historical interest and new displays are introduced each year to commemorate special events or topics. Scale models, for example Bembridge Railway Station (closed in 1953), are a special feature of the Centre, and a fully-restored PLUTO pump (Pipe Line Under the Ocean) is on display with the story of the PLUTO project.'

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (68 miles)

Chichester

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum Here you can see priceless historic aircraft such as Neville Duke's world record breaking Hawker Hunter, flight simulators where you can try your hand at flying, a full sized replica of the very first Spitfire prototype and more. Much more!

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (69 miles)

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum On 12th April 2006, the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum opened to the public. Highlights of the museum include the Championship Trophies, a 200° cinema screen and a 'walk-through' of the men's dressing room as it was in the 1980s, with John McEnroe.

John Bunyan Museum (69 miles)

Bedford

John Bunyan Museum A must for kids studying local history, a visit will let you help out with their schoolwork and spend some quality time together.

Somerset Cricket Museum (69 miles)

Taunton

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

Nostalgia Toy Museum (69 miles)

Godshill

Nostalgia Toy Museum An excellent collection of toy cars and lorries by Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Triang and Hornby. Recently added is a large display of 'Star Wars' toys from 1977-1985.

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (69 miles)

Godshill

Isle of Wight Natural History Centre A unique collection gathered from the earth and sea.

The Natural History Museum (69 miles)

Kensington

The Natural History Museum - promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark building. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Science Museum (69 miles)

London

Science Museum Where can you entertain adults and children alike with exhibitions, events and films, all under one roof? At the Science Museum you can do all this and more! Catch a 3D movie, jump on a simulator, visit an exhibition, and encounter the past, present and future of technology in 7 floors of galleries! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

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.

Victoria and Albert Museum (69 miles)

Kensington

Victoria and Albert Museum - has lots of exciting events and activities for families every holiday and many weekends. Activities are free and most do not need to be booked, which means you can stay for as long or as short a time as you like. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

British Schools Museum (70 miles)

Hitchin

British Schools Museum Interactive museum depicting schooling throughout the ages, complete with tour, games, and plenty of archaic studying equipment. Worth a trip for the look on their face when you tell them you're taking them to a school on their day out!

The National Army Museum (70 miles)

Chelsea

The National Army Museum Discover how Britain’s past has helped to shape our present and our future, and the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world. With four gallery displays, a changing range of exhibitions, events and activities, plus the interactive Kids Zone.

Saatchi Gallery (70 miles)

Chelsea

Saatchi Gallery - is specifically geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. The facilities - at the Gallery and in the Gallery classroom for schools - endeavor to ensure that teachers and parents receive the best on-site and outreach support possible for children.

Amberley Working Museum (71 miles)

Amberley

Amberley Working Museum - the museum contains a wide range of exhibits, ranging from transported-based collections, such as the Southdown bus collection & the village garage, to industry-based collections - also has narrow gauge train running round te site

The National Gallery (71 miles)

Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery Plenty of talks, workshops, and holiday fun for all ages. A great place to go - really exciting when you are a little one walking around looking at the fab old pictures - and there's trafalgar square outside - and it's free!! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

British Museum (71 miles)

Great Russell Street

British Museum Explore the world under one roof - whether you come to the British Museum for the whole day or just a couple of hours, there is always something free for families to do together. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

The Cartoon Museum (71 miles)

Russell Square

The Cartoon Museum From Dennis the Menace and Rupert to Andy Capp, Giles and Steve Bell the Cartoon Museum has something for all the family. It shows over 200 original British cartoons, cartoon strips and comics ranging from There is a regular programme of changing exhibitions. In the Young Artists£ Gallery there are tips on how to draw cartoons and anyone can have a go.

London Canal Museum (71 miles)

Kings Cross

London Canal Museum London Canal Museum invites families to discover the fascinating facts and history of the city's hidden waterways. Take part in fun activity days, set sail on the Regent's canal and hear the stories of those who have lived and worked on the canals since the 1820s brought to life.

London Transport Museum (72 miles)

Covent Garden

London Transport Museum There's more than ever for you and your family at London Transport Museum. See a bus so old it was pulled along the street by horses. Get behind the driver's seat of our tube train simulator, experience journeys of a bygone era.. Your only problem will be trying to fit it all in!

London Film Museum (72 miles)

South Bank

London Film Museum London's only museum dedicated to film. An interactive experience for all the family with props and costumes from films such as Superman, Star Wars, and Batman. Meet Rexy the dinosaur from Night At The Museum 2 as well, but don't get too close as you never know what might happen!

Tate Britain (72 miles)

Millbank

Tate Britain - is the national gallery of British art, offering over 500 years of British art – all for free! Tate Britain has everything you need for a family day out – enjoy the galleries together, get exploring with free discovery trails and join in our special weekend and holiday events

Ventnor Heritage Museum (72 miles)

Ventnor

Ventnor Heritage Museum A small museum detailing the historic life of Ventnor with displays and exhibits that are changed yearly. There are also models of Ventnor Railway and various publications for sale.

Imperial War Museum (72 miles)

London

Imperial War Museum From Flanders to the Gulf, the Imperial War Museum London tells the story of 20th century conflict, complete with smells and sound effects.

Tate Modern (72 miles)

Bankside

Tate Modern -is the most popular gallery of modern art in the world. Located on the Thames, it is a landmark site for everyone visiting London. But did you know that it is not only child friendly but encourages families and children to visit with free activities and art trails? One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions

Museum of London (73 miles)

Barbican

Museum of London Museum of London is one of the world’s largest urban history museums and cares for over two million objects in its collection. The lower galleries are currently undergoing major redevelopment work which will see spectacular new galleries opening in spring 2010 telling the story of modern London from 1666 to the present day.

Deep Sea Adventure (73 miles)

Weymouth

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

Harborough Museum (73 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.

Britain at War Experience (73 miles)

London Bridge

Britain at War Experience Get the closest possible insight into what life was really like. The Britain at War Experience recreates the London Blitz in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sights and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an air raid at its height.

Design Museum (74 miles)

Tower Hill

Design Museum All family visitors to the the Design Museum get an Explore Design Museum Family Trail featuring The Thinkerer. With the help of The Thinkerer kids, and adults, can get the most from their visit to the museum.

Museum of Childhood (74 miles)

Bethnal Green

Museum of Childhood Houses the national childhood collection which includes: dolls' houses, dolls, puppets, toys and games, children's clothes and furniture. The galleries are designed to be accessible to both adults and children of all ages. A great london family day out.

Horniman Museum and Gardens (75 miles)

Forest Hill

Horniman Museum and Gardens - a free museum with extensive collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments?! You won't find such an unusual and eclectic collection elsewhere in London. Lots of interesting changing exhibitions

Hertford Museum (75 miles)

Hertford

Hertford Museum Come and explore Hertford Museum! Discover our play shop, handle fossils and see moving old toys! We also have gallery trails and discovery bags comprising of objects and activities available to use free of charge and to accompany your visit.

Oasis Leisure Centre (< 1 mile)

Swindon

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

Highworth Recreation Centre (5 miles)

Swindon

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

Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool (13 miles)

Cirencester

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

Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido (23 miles)

Newbury

Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido Indoor and outdoor (seasonal) pools, creche, soft play area, sporting opportunities and sauna for mum.

Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool (23 miles)

Abingdon

Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool 40 metre heated outdoor pool - Learner pool - Hot Showers - New Disabled Changing Facilities - Interactive fun water feature - Cafe

Stratford Park Leisure Centre (23 miles)

Stroud

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

Didcot Wave Leisure Pool (23 miles)

Didcot

Didcot Wave Leisure Pool Swimming pool, wave machine, sunbeds, aqua action, giant flume ride, creche, parent and toddler, lane swimming, children's parties.

Wotton Pool (25 miles)

Wotton Under Edge

Wotton Pool Heated outdoor pool.

Hinksey Outdoor Pool (25 miles)

Oxford

Hinksey Outdoor Pool A much-loved local landmark, this heated outdoor pool has been providing family summer fun and great memories since 1934. Large outdoor pool with fun areas for the kids. Sun-beds, play areas and refreshments make this the ideal summer destination.

Sandford Parks Lido (26 miles)

Cheltenham

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

Trowbridge Sports Centre (26 miles)

Trowbridge

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

Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool (27 miles)

Woodstock

Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool 25 meter pool (heated to 29 degrees) with separate toddler's paddling pool - Diving board

The Lido (28 miles)

Chipping Norton

The Lido Set in safe, secure and well- maintained grounds overlooking the countryside this environmentally friendly 25m pool of crystal clear water has a water slide at the deep end.

GL1 (28 miles)

Gloucester

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

Riverside Pool (29 miles)

Wallingford

Riverside Pool 23m heated outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool. Campsite adjacent.

Kingswood Leisure Centre (32 miles)

Staple Hill

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

Rivermead Leisure Centre (35 miles)

Reading

Rivermead Leisure Centre Rivermead Leisure Centre boasts a Lagoon Pool complete with flume, Flume, underwater lighting, a wave machine and music. There is also a baby pool suitable for young children.

Central Swimming Pool (35 miles)

Reading

Central Swimming Pool Four different pools to suit all needs. Part time creche available.

Basingstoke Aquadrome (36 miles)

Basingstoke

Basingstoke Aquadrome With pools, flumes, fully equipped clean family changing rooms, free parking, a lively fun atmosphere and cafe, this is a great day out for any active family.

Carnival Pool (42 miles)

Wokingham

Carnival Pool 25m swimming pool including flume and water features, learner pool

The Rapids (42 miles)

Romsey

The Rapids Experience a world of water, fun & adventure for all the family. An all year round tropical wonderland. Newly refurbished in 2006. Fun for all the family! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hampshire.

Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool (42 miles)

Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool Environmentally managed lido.

Portishead Open Air Pool (43 miles)

Portishead

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

Malvern Splash (44 miles)

Malvern

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

Swan Pool and Leisure Centre (45 miles)

Buckingham

Swan Pool and Leisure Centre 25 metre swimming pool - Leisure pool - Flume and inflatable -Mushroom and jet sprays

Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre (45 miles)

Aylesbury

Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre Fun pool with flume, bubble beds and more; heated outdoor pool; gym; sauna and cafe.

Magnet Leisure Centre (46 miles)

Maidenhead

Magnet Leisure Centre Fun pool for the kids and 8 lane 25 m pool for adults also has ikndoor play centre of the site for the children.

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World (47 miles)

Bracknell

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World Fun filled leisure pool with pirate ship, 3 giant water slides, rapids, volcano and geysers. For the younger kids there are shallow waters a beach area, small slides and rain cloud. After the fun in the water have a meal or snack in the restaurant.

Windsor Leisure Centre (50 miles)

Windsor

Windsor Leisure Centre All the water features are such splashing fun! Aqua thrills for everyone; with Monsoon and Cyclone the two Giant Slides,Wild Water Creek, Olly the Octopus and his Water Cannons, the umbrella fountain and even a chance to relax in the poolside Bubble Tubs. Toddlers enjoy splashing about on the Beach and slide into our water on our Sandcastle slide.

The Aldershot Lido (50 miles)

Aldershot

The Aldershot Lido With its flumes, diving boards and toddler paddling pool it is a great place to exhaust the children, have a picnic and soak up the sun

Towcester Centre for Leisure (51 miles)

Towcester

Towcester Centre for Leisure For the fun factor, we have a Leisure Pool complete with Wave Machine, Jet Ski’s, Large Inflatable Island and a Flume - plenty to keep everyone entertained!

Chiltern Pools (51 miles)

Amersham

Chiltern Pools Diving pool with one, three and five metre boards. Leisure pool has flumes, fountains and a water creek! Also has sporting opportunities such as the climbing wall.

Chesham Heated Open Air Pool (51 miles)

Chesham

Chesham Heated Open Air Pool Summer season only, but also on site are an interior pool and sporting facilities.

Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool (51 miles)

Street

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

Blandford Leisure Centre (52 miles)

Blandford

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

Newport Centre (52 miles)

Newport

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

Hereford Leisure Pool (52 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

Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre (53 miles)

Leighton Buzzard

Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre is good for the family, it has a special pool where they can raise and lower the depth, so when they do swimming lessons they make it shallow for small kids, and deeper for bigger kids.

Petersfield Pool (54 miles)

Petersfield

Petersfield Pool Outdoor heated pool with toddler pool.

Taro Leisure Centre (54 miles)

Petersfield

Taro Leisure Centre A playzone, toddler pool, leisure pool with rapids and slide and much more! An indoor retreat with something fun to offer to everyone! One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Hampshire with kids

Daventry Leisure Centre (55 miles)

Daventry

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

Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (56 miles)

Uxbridge

Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex Outdoor and indoor pools with other sports opportunities besides.

Guildford Lido (57 miles)

Guildford

Guildford Lido Heated 1930s lido with paddling pools for the toddlers and crazy golf for everyone!

Littledown Centre (57 miles)

Bournemouth

Littledown Centre Swimming pools for the whole family, Yellow Peril and Green Scream waterslides, scrummy food served in the Café and a free outdoor playground with paddling pool set in acres of green parkland, the Littledown Centre is guaranteed to keep everyone entertainedÂ…and it's great value for money too!

Lymington Sea Water Baths (57 miles)

Lymington

Lymington Sea Water Baths Unheated sea water baths open daily to swimmers from May to September from 10am to 7pm. Children's paddling pool and sandpit also available.

Splashdown (58 miles)

Poole

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

Danes Camp Leisure Centre (58 miles)

Northampton

Danes Camp Leisure Centre Leisure Pool with beach entry, flume and water features, sports hall, climbing wall and crÂ¨che. Gym and fitness classes also available.

Aquasplash (58 miles)

Hemel Hempstead

Aquasplash An exciting Indoor Water Theme Park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. With a total of six exhilarating rides and slides and extensive features, it's the best waterpark for miles around.

Woburn Open Air Swimming Pool (58 miles)

Woburn

Woburn Open Air Swimming Pool Large outdoor pool often with elephants visible bathing on the other side of the wall in the safari park! Open from late May to September each year.

Tudor Grange Sports Centre (58 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.

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre (59 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.

The Dolphin Swimming Pool (60 miles)

Poole

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

Wyre Forest Glades (60 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.

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre (60 miles)

Birmingham

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

Havant Leisure Centre (60 miles)

Havant

Havant Leisure Centre Main pool, diving area, splash and learner pool. Additional sessions available (mainly in the school holidays) covering everything from crafts to baby gymnastics to dance lessons and more. Also has indoor play area.

Llanishen Leisure Centre (61 miles)

Cardiff

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

Hampton Pool (62 miles)

Hampton

Hampton Pool Outdoor heated swimming facility with pre-bookable classes in everything from life saving to kids' yoga. There is also a sun deck cafe.

Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre (62 miles)

Luton

Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre offers Fun Time Splash with mats and slides, Inflatable and Slide Sessions, Diving Boards, Kidz Around Pool Parties, Holiday activities, and Free Swimming (for 16 or under and 60 or over).

The Pyramids Centre (63 miles)

Portsmouth

The Pyramids Centre Come visit the Pyramids for Family Fun! Enjoyed by all ages, be entertained with our Fun Pools with funky flumes and wacky waves. Visit our exciting Indoor Soft Play Centre. Mums and Dads, take time out and relax in our Unique Spa Facilities.

Harpers at Westminster Lodge (63 miles)

St Albans

Harpers at Westminster Lodge The 33 metre pool boasts diving boards, flumes and inflatables with an additional teaching pool. The centre also features outdoor crazy golf, tennis courts and athletics facilities.

Crystal Leisure Centre (63 miles)

Stourbridge

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

Richmond Pools in the Park (64 miles)

Richmond

Richmond Pools in the Park Both a lido and an indoor pool, the Richmond Pools are part of a sports centre and benefit from their verdant location by the Old Deer Park

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre (65 miles)

Brentford

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre The centre has two pools, a leisure pool - great for the kids -, which includes a 40m slide and a 25m fitness pool. Plus squash and badmington courts and 5 a side footy courts. Pool timetable includes kids sessions.

Kingfisher Leisure Centre (65 miles)

Kingston Upon Thames

Kingfisher Leisure Centre 25m luxury swimming pool with a tropical feel and WAVE machine with dedicated lane swimming times for the serious swimmer.

Severn Centre (66 miles)

Highley

Severn Centre Solar panel heated outdoor pool with toddler pools.

Westgate Leisure Centre (67 miles)

Chichester

Westgate Leisure Centre A magnificient complex which contains three pools: main pool, leisure pool and a toddlers' pool.

Hertfordshire Sports Village (67 miles)

Hatfield

Hertfordshire Sports Village Hertfordshire Sports Village - tons of sports including swimming programs - check weblink for more details

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (67 miles)

Hendon

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre Diving pool offers 3m and 1m springboards, and also 5m and 1m platforms as well as the standard pool. Great disabled access and facilities.

Kingstanding Leisure Centre (67 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.

Hatfield Swim Centre (68 miles)

Hatfield

Hatfield Swim Centre The uniquely designed 33m pool allows a full length to to be swum in either shallow or deep water. The separate Learner Pool and D Pool offer the opportunity to build water confidence in younger children or individuals with their parents in a safe and fun environment.

Aquatic Playground (69 miles)

Wellingborough

Aquatic Playground Children here can play in amongst the interesting jets such as Moppet Poppet or Aqua Arch, whilst their older siblings make straight for the Silly Shower - great idea if you are looking for summer family days out in Northamptonshire

Oasis Beach Pool (69 miles)

Bedford

Oasis Beach Pool Water Flumes - Yellow Screamer and Flume of Doom sound good for a start, combine this with an outdoor pool, lazy river ride, wild waves, parent and toddler sessions - this is the aquatic place to be. Great idea for family days out in Bedfordshire.

Robinson Pool (69 miles)

Bedford

Robinson Pool Robinson Pool is Bedfordshire’s premier swimming facility; home to Bedford’s largest pool, and is situated in the stunning grounds of Bedford Park. Three pools; the main, 6-lane competition pool, the diving pool and a beginners teaching pool. The facility offers something for everybody, from 3 month old babies to senior citizens.

Teme Ludlow (69 miles)

Ludlow

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

South Shropshire Leisure Centre (69 miles)

Ludlow

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

Finchley Lido (69 miles)

Finchley

Finchley Lido - has a separate swimming pool and a wave machine that's switched on at regular intervals. There is an outdoor Lido pool which is worth a visit when the mercury rises

Morden Park Pool (69 miles)

Morden

Morden Park Pool Competition size pool with diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.

Hitchin Swimming Centre (69 miles)

Hitchin

Hitchin Swimming Centre Heated indoor and outdoor pools, with both types of toddler pool too and Poolside Baby Seats! (Open between 29th May - 12th September) - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire

Parliament Hill Lido (70 miles)

Hampstead

Parliament Hill Lido Open-air unheated swimming pool and paddling pool. The pool is 60 metres by 28 metres. Cafe open during summer season.

Hampstead Ponds (71 miles)

Highgate

Hampstead Ponds Outdoor swimming facility, no under 8s allowed.

Archway Leisure Centre (71 miles)

London Colney

Archway Leisure Centre Free form leisure pool with a sloping beach. The water is kept at a tropical 30 degrees. There is a flume, two spa pools, a river run, water jets and a wave machine.

Walsall Gala Baths (71 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.

Splash Leisure Pool (71 miles)

Rushden

Splash Leisure Pool 25 metre pool - Beach pool with water features - including jacuzzi - Flume - Teaching pool - Creche - Cravings Cafe

Park Road Leisure Centre (71 miles)

Hornsey

Park Road Leisure Centre Main pool, small pool and outdoor lido - apparently has giant glide, waves and water features.

Oasis Swimming Pools (71 miles)

Holborn

Oasis Swimming Pools - is a leisure centre with 2 heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor)

Brockwell Lido (73 miles)

Lambeth

Brockwell Lido - nestled in the corner of Brockwell Park, is a much-loved local landmark. It's been at the heart of the local community since 1937. Established outdoor swimming facility open May to August.