Washington is a great place to have a
day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great
places to go that we may have missed? If so, it would be really nice if you could you get in touch, so that other kids can enjoy the day out as well - thanks a lot - have fun!
Things for Active Kids to do near to Washington
AMF Bowling Washington
(< 1 mile)
Washington
Sunderland Wall
(5 miles)
Sunderland
Sunderland Wall Sunderland Wall - great climbing wall in Tyne and Wear check our weblink for more details - click the i button
AMF Bowling Newcastle
(8 miles)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Kascada Bowling
(8 miles)
Durham City
Kascada Bowling 20 state of the art lanes, Kascada can cater for parties of up to 200 ten pin bowlers and offers special combination deals to suit everyone. Kascada also contains Arcadia, a fully interactive video arcade and Diner Express
Top Gear Karting
(8 miles)
Durham
Top Gear Karting in Durham we give you karting in a disco atmosphere with ultra violet tubes, strobe and spotlights with music and smoke machines, but most importantly safety This is karting and entertainment in one.
Dunes Bowl
(9 miles)
South Shields
Dunes Bowl Dunes Bowl offers ten pin bowling at it's best. We have 12 brand new state of the art lanes with Glow in The Dark Bowling at nights and weekends.
Whitley Bay Ice Rink
(12 miles)
Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Ice Rink Whitley Bay Ice Rink is used by thousands of people each week. Whether you are an experienced ice skater, hockey player or absolute beginner, the Ice Rink is available all the year round for you to have fun. The rink is home to Whitley Warriors Ice Hockey team.
Concordia Leisure Centre
(14 miles)
Cramlington
Concordia Leisure Centre - has a tropical free-form leisure pool with a lagoon area - ideal for babies and children - as well as a 25 metre stretch for length swimming - there is also a huge indoor play area for children with bouncy castles, Little Tykes climbing frames, and loads of space for youngsters to play
Go Ape! Hire Wire Forest Adventure
(16 miles)
Matfen
Go Ape! Hire Wire Forest Adventure Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Summerhill
(21 miles)
Hartlepool
Summerhill Summerhill Nature Reserve and Outdoor Sports Centre has plenty to keep the kids entertained. They can visit the trim trail, the boulder park, the junior adventure and fitness area, the BMX course and the high level ropes course.
Quads '4' All
(22 miles)
Billingham
Quads '4' All Quads '4' All offers different sizes of quad bikes to suit any age group and three different types of tracks for childrens varying abilities. Experienced marshals provide training on a one to one basis and the riders are fully supervised at all times whilst on the tracks. All of the safety equipment is provided.
Teesside White Water Centre
(25 miles)
Stockton on Tees
Teesside White Water Centre e is based at the Tees Barrage Artificial White Water Course. The Centre is ideally placed to provide canoeing to a broad range of paddlers from complete beginners to Olympic aspirants.
Adventure Point Ltd
(26 miles)
Darlington
Adventure Point Ltd Fantastic indoor & outdoor adventure play centre with huge play frame, bumper cars, 3 tree climbers, slides, rope bridges, ball cannon arena, multi-sports court, separate toddler play areas and lots more!
Hollywood Bowl Stockton
(27 miles)
Stockton-on-Tees
Hollywood Bowl Stockton Hollywood Bowl is number one for family fun. As a regular treat for the kids or for half term and school holiday entertainment. We have games and activities to ensure everyone has a great time, especially the younger kid's.
Teesside Karting Centre
(28 miles)
Middlesbrough
Teesside Karting Centre Race your friends at the longest and most exciting kart circuit in the WORLD. Enjoy the thrill of motor racing in a safe yet exciting environment, with karts to suit novices as well as the professional driver. The circuit has been designed to meet the latest safety requirements, but retains the excitement and challenges of a top international racing circuit.
Quadventures
(43 miles)
Bedale
Quadventures Quadventures is a family friendly off road driving attraction, with fun, easy to drive buggies available for everyone from 6 upwards. Adventure treks around our attractive country estate are especially popular, as are birthday party fun and games. Everyone just loves the driving.
Aerial Extreme
(43 miles)
Bedale
Aerial Extreme Whether you're a novice adventurer or an adrenalin junkie, your adventure starts here! Our amazing Adventure Ropes Course is set within the beautiful surroundings of Camp Hill Estate. No experience or skill is required just a willingness to have fun!
Rookin House Activity Centre
(53 miles)
Penrith
Rookin House Activity Centre Rookin House is like a 250 acre adventure playground for children. They can participate in many of the regular activities, as well as some specially designed for them - providing fun and adventure in a safe environment.
Langdale Quest
(60 miles)
Scarborough
Langdale Quest Off road driving adventure - may have closed down (notice online says - please check b4 going)
Lakeland Climbing Centre
(64 miles)
Kendal
Lakeland Climbing Centre Get your first taste of climbing in our unique centre with it's great indoor wall, on one of our beginners courses, taster sessions or with an experienced friend. There are a wide range of regular sessions and clubs for young people from 6 years upwards.
Harrogate Climbing Centre
(64 miles)
Harrogate
Harrogate Climbing Centre Climbing is a great way for kids to develop fitness, communication skills and make new friends! At Harrogate Climbing Centre we use our indoor climbing wall to provide kids and youth clubs, family taster sessions, beginners' courses and much more. We also run outdoor climbing sessions for families and children.
Tenpin York
(66 miles)
York
Tenpin York 28 lanes of striketastic bowling fun for all the family - great idea for kids partys as well. Great idea for indoor family days out in Yorkshire.
Climb 365
(67 miles)
Windermere
Climb 365 offer family adventure days which are specifically designed around the ages, abilities and needs of your family.
Go Ape!
(68 miles)
Ambleside
Go Ape! Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Keswick Climbing Wall
(68 miles)
Keswick
Keswick Climbing Wall An Indoor Climbing wall in the lake district catering for most ages and abilities. A great way to spend the day and tire the kids out. A wide range of things to do from Indoor Climbing and Archery to a wide range of Outdoor Activities.
Set in a stunning location with a great view of the mountains. Lots of places to go for a walk whilst your kids are having the time of their lives. Or join in!
Go Ape!
(68 miles)
Keswick
Go Ape! Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Go Ape
(72 miles)
Pickering
Go Ape Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
AMF Bowling Keighley
(74 miles)
Keighley
AMF Bowling Keighley AMF Bowling Keighley is a 20 lane centre fully equipped with bumpers and ramps for a fun filled experience with the children. A new menu boasts a wide range of children & adult meals with the option of healthy food. We also cater for children's birthday parties. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
Lockerbie Ice Rink
(74 miles)
Lockerbie
Lockerbie Ice Rink You can skate for fun and enjoyment at public skating sessions with ice discos or you can learn the skills of figure skating with our qualified coaches.
Megazone Laser Adventure
(79 miles)
Morecambe
Bradford Ice Rink
(79 miles)
Bradford
Bradford Ice Rink Ice skating in Bradford - check website for more details. A great idea if you are looking for indoor activities in Yorkshire.
SNO!zone
(82 miles)
Castleford
SNO!zone - home to the UK's longest REAL snow slope, so you can get a kick out of real snow all year round. There is a main slope for experienced slope users & a dedicated lesson slope for beginners…or you can try tobogganing with family and friends.
LazerZone
(88 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness
LazerZone The interactive LazerZone arena offers kids an exciting place to play where they will enjoy a multi level indoor maze with special effects and themed zones.
Bowlplex Blackburn
(88 miles)
Blackburn
Bowlplex Blackburn Kids love bowling and this centre has 24 lanes. If your kids are too young to hold abowling ball, they can use a ramp, which they also love doing. Also a great idea for kids parties and if you are looking for family days out in Lancashire ideas.
Ski Rossendale
(89 miles)
Rawtenstall
Ski Rossendale Kids Club runs on Saturday Mornings at Ski Rossendale - there are classes for snowboarders and skiers.
Blackburn Ice Arena
(90 miles)
Blackburn
Blackburn Ice Arena Blackburn Ice Arena offers something for everyone. With year round skating, disco sessions for both juniors and seniors, family skating and holiday fun. The fun doesn't end on the ice with great party and catering facilities on hand. Great if you are looking for family days out in Lancashire ideas.
AMF Bowling Hull
(92 miles)
Hull
Tenpin Preston
(93 miles)
Preston
Tenpin Preston Tenpin Preston - 30 lanes of bowling fun - great for kids parties too
Hull Ice Arena
(94 miles)
Hull
Hull Ice Arena The Hull Arena provides a mixed programme of activities for skaters of all ages and abilities whether in pursuit of excellence or simply wishing to have fun.
Burrs Activity Centre
(96 miles)
Bury
Burrs Activity Centre Canoeing - Archery -Kayaking - -Rafting - Climbing on the indoor climbing wall - -Abseiling - Team building and problem solving - Orienteering
Scunthorpe Bowl
(96 miles)
Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe Bowl 20 lanes of bowling fun, and a great idea for childrens parties as well
Doncaster Dome
(98 miles)
Doncaster
Doncaster Dome A tropical world of exotic plants and lagoons and an alpine world of snow and ice. From the steamy Oasis to the bright lights of the Sundeck, through the fun packed Main Hall. The world within The Dome is waiting to be explored, adventure in to the world of Leisure. The place to go ice skating in Yorkshire.
Tenpin Edinburgh Fountain Park
(100 miles)
Edinburgh
Go Ape!
(100 miles)
Horwich
Go Ape! Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Heaton Park Golf Centre
(100 miles)
Prestwich
Heaton Park Golf Centre Voted "Best Municipal Golf Course of the Year" in both GolfPunk (Jan/Feb 06) and Esquire (Aug 06) Magazines. 18-hole Championship Golf Course - 18-hole par-3 pitch and putt course - Junior Golf Development Academy
Debdale Outdoor Centre
(103 miles)
Gorton
Debdale Outdoor Centre Debdale Outdoor Centre is a modern purpose-built outdoor centre owned and operated by Manchester City Council. We provide an exciting range of activities in Greater Manchester and further a field in the Peak District, North Wales and North West England.
Manchester Climbing Centre
(104 miles)
Manchester
Manchester Climbing Centre The North West's premier indoor climbing wall. We run sessions for all ages and abilities, including kids clubs, birthday parties, family taster sessions and adult beginners courses. Outdoor sessions also run in summer. Climbing is a great fun activity for all the family, so head down and have a go!
Ice Sheffield National Ice Centre
(105 miles)
Sheffield
Ice Sheffield National Ice Centre Ice Sheffield is totally committed to catering for the interests and aspirations of the whole community - offering recreational skating, learn to skate sessions, children's birthday parties and ice disco sessions
Aerial Extreme
(105 miles)
Sheffield
Aerial Extreme Join us for a unique, fun-packed experience on our Adventure Ropes Course located at iceSheffield! Suitable for all and no experience necessary. The outdoors has never been this much fun, so what are you waiting for?
Paradise Island Adventure Golf
(105 miles)
Manchester
Paradise Island Adventure Golf Prepare to experience something pretty unique, two eighteen hole indoor mini-golf courses set amidst a tropical paradise inside the Trafford Centre, Manchester. Forget Crazy Golf - this is Adventure Golf.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Tyne and Wear you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Tyne and Wear can enjoy the great day out as well.
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