Historical Attractions near Westbury on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

Roman Baths and Museum (12 miles)

Bath

Roman Baths and Museum See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. New for 2006: 'Meet the Romans' (children's audioguide tour).

Stonehenge (15 miles)

Amesbury

Stonehenge - stands as a timeless testimony to the people who built it, between 3000BC and 1500BC. An amazing feat of engineering and arguably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world, it remains a mystery.

Avebury Stone Circle (18 miles)

Marlborough

Avebury Stone Circle One of Europe's largest pre-historic stone circles!

Wells Cathedral (21 miles)

Wells

Wells Cathedral A 12th Century Early English Gothic Cathedral boasting 296 Medieval groups of structure. One of England's most beautiful cathedrals.

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour (23 miles)

Bristol

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour Spooky fun history tour, best not for nervous children, or tired ones as the tour starts at 8pm! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Bristol with kids.

Clifton Observatory (24 miles)

Bristol

Clifton Observatory A natural cave with viewing platforms, unparalleled views over the local scenery and the only formal Camera Obscura in England.

The Clifton Suspension Bridge (24 miles)

Clifton

The Clifton Suspension Bridge The Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel provides spectacular views over the pretty Avon Gorge. It’s a great place to walk across and see how high you are above the traffic and the river. Feel and see it move with the traffic !

Glastonbury Abbey (25 miles)

Glastonbury

Glastonbury Abbey 36 acres of beautiful parkland and history for every visitor to enjoy. Visit what was the largest and richest abbey in England for an amazing experience.

Blaise Castle and Play Area (26 miles)

Bristol

Blaise Castle and Play Area Castle, museum, two age sectioned play areas and some truly beautiful woodland walks, this is a great day out for all age groups.

Tyntesfield (26 miles)

Bristol

Tyntesfield Whether you're visiting for the first time, or coming back to see the progress, you'll be amazed by this unique conservation project.

Royal Signals Museum (27 miles)

Blandford Camp

Royal Signals Museum It is the national museum of Army communications and the exhibits and displays show the part that communications have played in the many wars and campaigns of the last 150 years.

Berkeley Castle (32 miles)

Berkeley

Berkeley Castle is England's oldest inhabited castle and most historic home. Over 24 generations of Berkeley's have transformed a savage Norman fortress into a truly stately home full of treasures. Come and learn about murder, intrigue and mysterious events at the castle.

Clevedon Pier (32 miles)

Clevedon

Clevedon Pier Clevedon Pier, the only fully intact, Grade 1 listed pier in the country. The pier has been beautifully restored and provides a lovely day out for all the family. There are wonderful views of the Severn Estuary, the islands Flat Holm & Steep Holm, the two Severn Bridges, and the best sunsets in the West Country.

Ringwood Town and Country Experience (32 miles)

Ringwood

Ringwood Town and Country Experience If you wonder what a village town was like in years gone by, then you must visit the Ringwood Town and Country Experience, this is not just a museum it is a fascinating insight to times gone by. It is a place for everyone to visit young and not so young and you will all enjoy it.

Caldicot Castle (34 miles)

Caldicot

Caldicot Castle Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Lots for kids to do including activity station and activities and workshops throughout the year.

Highclere Castle (35 miles)

Newbury

Highclere Castle Highclere Castle has been part of our family since the late seventeenth century and is still a much-loved home today. We are delighted to be able to offer our unique home to the public, companies and romantic couples looking for a wedding venue who feel that the Castle and its beautiful grounds are suitable for their own special requirements Apparently the site of the real Downton Abbey

Whitchurch Silk Mill (36 miles)

Whitchurch

Whitchurch Silk Mill Silk has been woven here since the 1820/1830s. The Mill produces high quality silks to order for theatrical costume, interior designers and historic houses. Interactive exhibits and hands on opportunities.

Winchester Cathedral (40 miles)

Winchester

Winchester Cathedral For over a thousand years, people have come to seek inspiration in this magnificent Cathedral. Today, they welcome 300,000 visitors a year to share their worship, explore their heritage and attend their many events.

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines (40 miles)

Coleford

Clearwell Caves Ancient Iron Mines An impressive natural cave system, mined for over 4,500 years to form some of Britain's most atmospheric and intriguing underground mine workings. Nine caverns, geological and mining displays throughout. Excellent shop and café. 'A great underground experience for all the family!'

Corfe Castle (43 miles)

Wareham

Corfe Castle One of the most evocative ruined castles in England with over 1,000 years of turbulent history. Castle View visitor centre explores the lives (and deaths) of past residents - the Swanage Railway operates a steam train service to Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle Model Village (43 miles)

Waream

Corfe Castle Model Village Opened in 1966 to the public, the Model Village depicts the Castle and village as it was in 1646. You can compare the real castle with the Model castle from our garden, this gives a fantastic idea of how it used to look when it was home to Lady Banks

Beaulieu (43 miles)

Brockenhurst

Beaulieu In the heart of the New Forest this great family day out has something for everyone from motoring to heritage and history to rides. 250 vehicles in the motor museum, living history in Palace house and unlimited rides on the monorail and bus make a day for the whole family.

Cosmeston Medieval Village (45 miles)

Penarth

Cosmeston Medieval Village Meet the villagers, all dressed in period costume, and experience how they lived. Take a tour, book a party or enjoy one of the special events that take place throughout the year!

Millennium Stadium Tours (46 miles)

Cardiff

Millennium Stadium Tours tour the millennium stadium, take a look behind the scenes, visit the dressing room - walk down the players tunnel,and visit the royal box

Cardiff Castle (46 miles)

Cardiff

Cardiff Castle Let the past come alive when you visit Cardiff Castle. Over the last 2000 years, the Castle has been home to the Romans, Normans and Victorians. Each group left exiting stories of amazing adventures which you can learn all about whilst exploring the spectacular grounds, Norman Keep and Castle Apartments.

Nothe Fort (47 miles)

Weymouth

Nothe Fort A thrilling labyrinth of underground passageways and outdoor areas with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. Constructed on three levels accessed by lift, the Fort is filled with displays, mammoth guns and cinema areas that chart the history of this large and magnificent Victorian structure.

Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum (47 miles)

Taunton

Sheppys Cider Farm and Museum We are proud to share with visitors from far and wide our beautiful farm and orchards, and to show you as much as possible of how and where we make our delicious ciders.

Yarmouth Castle (48 miles)

Yarmouth

Yarmouth Castle The remains of a C16th coastal fort as well as a wonderful picnic spot, historic Yarmouth exhibition and a C16th shipwreck.

Basing House (48 miles)

Basingstoke

Basing House A historic adventure recreating the c16th with a museum, gift shop and battle reenactments!

Sudeley Castle (48 miles)

Winchcombe

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

The Needles Old Battery (49 miles)

Alum Bay

The Needles Old Battery This spectacularly sited fort overlooks the Needles rocks and has a fascinating history told by cartoons. There are guns on the parade ground, a twisty tunnel to explore and family activity packs to borrow plus a free children's soldier trail. Can you find Major Mindup and his Gunners? New for 2010: see how the Cartridge Store looked in 1880.

Needles Park Sand Cliffs (49 miles)

Totland Bay

Needles Park Sand Cliffs - visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities, including the spectacular chairlift.

Portland Castle (49 miles)

Portland

Portland Castle The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating.

Caerphilly Castle (50 miles)

Caerphilly

Caerphilly Castle Stretching over a thirty-acre site in the centre of Caerphilly, this imposing Castle is a striking testament to the turbulent times of medieval Wales Exhibitions, medieval weapons - plenty to see and do..

Newton Old Town Hall (50 miles)

Newton

Newton Old Town Hall Visit the mysterious little building that reveals the interesting and surprising historical importance of Newton.

Castell Coch (51 miles)

Cardiff

Castell Coch The marquess of Bute’s Gothic fairytale creation at Castell Coch, with its colourful interior and beautiful woodland setting, is a dream visit for your little prince or princess, and will inspire plenty of little adventures.

Oxford Castle Unlocked (52 miles)

Oxford

Oxford Castle Unlocked - reveals Oxford’s less well known history, one that’s rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance – all within the walls of this ancient castle and prison.

Bates Collection of Musical Instruments (52 miles)

Oxford

Bates Collection of Musical Instruments One of the most magnificent collections of musical instruments in the world. The Bate has over 2000 instruments from the Western orchestral music traditions from the renaissance, through the baroque, classical, romantic and up to modern times.

Osborne House (53 miles)

East Cowes

Osborne House 'If you're planning a family day out in the Isle of Wight, then Osborne House has everything you could ask for. Built by Queen Victoria as a family holiday home, this stunning Italianate palace offers a glimpse into the private life of the royal family. Take a peek into the royal nursery, see the bedroom in which Queen Victoria died and marvel at the exotic Indian-inspired Durbar Room.'

Odiham Castle (53 miles)

Odiham

Odiham Castle One of King John's three strongholds, recently restored and open for visitors.

Fort Nelson (53 miles)

Fareham

Fort Nelson History from all ages and all over the globe brought vividly to life with an array of fun and exciting activities for all ages.

Blenheim Palace (53 miles)

Woodstock

Blenheim Palace - something for the whole family. Come and visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill, experience 'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Stories' in a new visitor attraction and muddle your way through the Marlborough Maze in the Pleasure Gardens.

Abergavenny Castle & Museum (53 miles)

Abergavenny

Abergavenny Castle & Museum Abergavenny Museum is set in the grounds of a 'ruined' Norman Castle, where you can enjoy a picnic during the summer and a brisk walk on colder days. The museum contains activity Room for children, where there is the opportunity to colour, cut and stick. At certain times they offer workshops led by museum staff.

Little Woodham (54 miles)

Gosport

Little Woodham A unique living re-enactment of 17th century rural life, where the kids can't help but absorb the history as they are literally immersed in the character of the times. Please note the limited opening dates.

Eastnor Castle (54 miles)

Ledbury

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

Carisbrooke Castle (54 miles)

Newport

Carisbrooke Castle - a great place for children to explore Â– with its towering keep to climb and battlements to march, there's lots to spark the imagination.

Calbourne Water Mill and Rural Museum (54 miles)

Calbourne

Calbourne Water Mill and Rural Museum 'Set in 10 acres of stunning rural landscape, Calbourne Water Mill contains one of the oldest working water mills in the country, dating back to the Domesday Book.'

Newport Roman Villa (55 miles)

Newport

Newport Roman Villa - a 1,700 year old country pile! Discovered in 1926 when the owner of a nearby house sank foundations for a garage, subsequent excavations revealed extensive remains of a late Romano-British farmhouse built around 280 AD.'

Jurassic Coast (55 miles)

Seaton

Jurassic Coast 'The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. '

Dunster Castle (56 miles)

Minehead

Dunster Castle The site of the castle, which dates back to Norman times, the house and gardens provide a great space to explore with the whole family! Come along and discover the diversity of the wildlife in the gardens, find out about bats and find the secret passage way in the house!

Dunster Water Mill (56 miles)

Dunster

Dunster Water Mill The West Country's finest working water mill, built in 1680, the mill is set in magnificent surroundings alongside the River Avill overlooking Exmoor National Park, only minutes from Dunster Castle and High Street.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (56 miles)

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Be a part of your history and come face to face with fascinating artefacts, ships and people that helped shape our history.

Rhondda Heritage Park (56 miles)

Rhondda Cynon Taff

Rhondda Heritage Park The Rhondda Heritage Park based at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery, Trehafod, is one of the top heritage and cultural visitor attractions in South Wales and provides a fun and interesting day out for individuals, groups, school children and students.

Spinnaker Tower (56 miles)

Portsmouth

Spinnaker Tower A 170 metre tall visitor attraction overlooking historical Portsmouth harbour and the Solent

Southsea Castle (58 miles)

Southsea

Southsea Castle A magnificent castle over 400 years old! Built by Henry VIII to protect Portsmouth it is a sight to be seen!

Nunwell House and Gardens (59 miles)

Brading

Nunwell House and Gardens Visit the place where the ill-fated King Charles I spent his last night of freedom! A great historical and architectural interest.

Blackgang - The Disappearing Village (60 miles)

Ventnor

Blackgang - The Disappearing Village A new way to discover the remarkable story of this mysterious village and coastline.

Beer Quarry Caves (61 miles)

Beer

Beer Quarry Caves Conducted tours by trained guides,give the visitor an hour-long tour of this vast man- made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. Most kids love family days out in tunnels and caves especially if they have a torch.

Boarstall Duck Decoy (61 miles)

Bicester

Boarstall Duck Decoy Part of a rare 17th century duck decoy, with an exhibition centre and a nature trail adjacent. An afternoon's worth. Please note, limited opening.

Rural Life Centre (61 miles)

Farnham

Rural Life Centre Rural Life Centre is distributed over ten acres of field, woodland and barns, and comprises a large number of implements and devices marking over 150 years of farming. Many aspects of village and rural life are also displayed in realistic individual settings

Aldershot Military Museum (61 miles)

Aldershot

Aldershot Military Museum 150years of British army history housed in a Victorian barracks, this museum tells the story of both soldier and civilian since 1854.

Tiverton Castle (62 miles)

Tiverton

Tiverton Castle 'Few buildings evoke such a feeling of history as venerable Tiverton Castle, which celebrated its 900th anniversary in 2006.'

Broughton Castle (64 miles)

Banbury

Broughton Castle A hugely popular and impressive house and grounds, beautifully furnished and lovingly restored, with fascinating historical artifacts throughout. We suggest for a full day you enjoy this in conjunction with another activity, and although they seem child friendly it is definitely only for the calmer kids.

Hellfire Caves (65 miles)

West Wycombe

Hellfire Caves A quarter of a mile of dimly lit passages and exciting caverns which can be explored endlessly. Originally excavated by hand in the 1750's and now with realistic waxworks and sound effects, this unique and historic place comes to life. Cool on a hot day, dry when it's raining.

Killerton (65 miles)

Exeter

Killerton A historical home with costumes and comfortable country living! Enjoy the elegance of both the inside and outside of this country home, with a play park and scenic walks

Fishbourne Roman Palace (66 miles)

Chichester

Fishbourne Roman Palace The story of the Palace's modern rediscovery is told in an entertaining audio-visual programme and also in the site museum, with the addition of fascinating artefacts from the excavations along with plans, reconstruction drawings and models. Family events days sometimes held.

Ragley Hall (66 miles)

Alcester

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

South Downs Planetarium Science Centre (68 miles)

Chichester

South Downs Planetarium Science Centre Purpose built 100-seat Star Theatre, with planetarium projector and dome and many features. Enjoyable and informative, it'll be space space space til bedtime!

History on Wheels Museum (69 miles)

Windsor

History on Wheels Museum VERY limited opening but well worth a trip - generally open to public once a month, contact directly for information.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (69 miles)

Stratford-upon-Avon

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

Stratford Armouries (69 miles)

Stratford On Avon

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

Windsor Castle (69 miles)

Windsor

Windsor Castle Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen.

Exeter Woollen Trail (70 miles)

Exeter

Exeter Woollen Trail 'Explore many of the key sites of Exeter's most important industry of the past, the woollen cloth trade.'

Exeter's Underground Passages (70 miles)

Exeter

Exeter's Underground Passages You are given a hardhat and expected to walk and crawl through some extremely narrow passages that wind around the city's aqueducts. There is also a brief film presentation about the passages. Very interesting family day out in devon, not suitable for the under 5s or those suffering from claustrophobia.

St Nicholas Priory (70 miles)

Exeter

St Nicholas Priory 'Adorned with quality replica furniture and painted in the bright colours of the period, the Priory is presented as the 1602 home of the wealthy Hurst family. The display of Elizabethan items from the city's collection, the addition of modern amenities and new interpretation allows greater access to the Priory and gives a wonderful insight into Tudor life.'

Powderham Castle (71 miles)

Exeter

Powderham Castle Guided Castle Tours - Secret Garden - Play Fort for kids - Deer Park Safari - and seasonal events located in a unique, picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary

Watersmeet (71 miles)

Lynmouth

Watersmeet A Fishing lodge completed in c1832 surrounded by 'varied Exmoor landscapes of rocky coastline, heather moorland, wooded valleys and fast-flowing rivers.'

Sulgrave Manor (72 miles)

Banbury

Sulgrave Manor Discover the lives of George Washington's ancestors. You can see a real Elizabethan shoe which was worn by a Washington child. Experience the Tudor lifestyle first hand by taking a Children's Tour on Saturdays at 1.45, finding out how the eleven children lived and played at the Manor back in the time of those tricky Tudors.

Quince Honey Farm (74 miles)

South Molton

Quince Honey Farm 'Here in our world famous Honey Farm you can stand and watch these wild and wonderful creatures from the distant past. The unique design of the indoor apiary allows close up viewing in complete safety. The glass booths expose the working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle.

Longleat Adventure Park (7 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.

Wookey Hole Caves (22 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)

Paultons Family Theme Park (35 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!

Adventure Wonderland (36 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!

Symonds Yat West Amusement Park (45 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.

Blackgang Chine (60 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.

Dinosaur Isle (61 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!

Crealy Great Adventure Park (66 miles)

Exeter

Crealy Great Adventure Park Enter the magical kingdom of Devon's Crealy and discover four exciting new attractions for 2010; The Vortex high speed water coaster, The Maximus roller coaster, new 'real' unicorns and more. It's Magical Fun Guaranteed.

Legoland (67 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.

Bekonscot Model Village (70 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!

Longleat (7 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.

Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park (17 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.

Horseworld (19 miles)

Whitchurch

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

Blue Reef Aquarium (23 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!

Studley Grange Butterfly World (24 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.

Bristol Zoo Gardens (24 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

Cheddar Caves and Gorge (26 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.

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.

Butterflies and More (29 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.

Badger Watch Dorset (31 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.

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (35 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.

WWT Slimbridge Centre (35 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.

Seaquarium (36 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

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

New Forest Reptile Centre (37 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

Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park (39 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.

Monkey World (39 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.

Oceanarium (40 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.

Isle of Purbeck Aquarium (40 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.

Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens (42 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!

Marwell Wildlife (43 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.

The Living Rainforest (44 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 UK Wolf Conservation Trust (45 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.

Weymouth Sea Life Park (46 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.

Abbotsbury Swannery (46 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.

Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo (46 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.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary (46 miles)

Chard

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

Greenmeadow Community Farm (46 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!

Birdland Park and Gardens (47 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.

International Centre for Birds of Prey (47 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.

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium (50 miles)

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium Come face to face with local fish and marine life of the Jurassic coast. Kids can interact with the sea creatures including the unique experience of hand feeding our shoal of tame mullet, holding a starfish and getting up close with a giant lobster.

Welsh Hawking Centre and Animal Park (50 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!

Tropiquaria Animal and Adventure Park (52 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.

Amelia Trust Farm (52 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 (54 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.

Wight Llama Trek (54 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.'

Arreton Down Wildlife Reserve (54 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.

Cotswold Falconry Centre (55 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.

Owl and Monkey Haven (55 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!'

Llama Trekking at Old King Street Farm (57 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?

Blue Reef Aquarium (57 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.

Birdworld (58 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

Flamingo Park Wildlife Encounter (59 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.

Amazon World (59 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!

The Donkey Sanctuary (59 miles)

Sidmouth

The Donkey Sanctuary We are a registered charity working around the world protecting donkeys and promoting their welfare worldwide. Visitors can spend as much time as they wish meeting the donkeys and enjoying beautiful coastal and countryside walks. We have a maze, nature centre and donkeys to ‘adopt’, along with family picnic areas.

Owl and Falconry Centre (60 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'.

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary (60 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.

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park (61 miles)

Porlock

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Park Parrot handling; Dog training; Natural Herbal Remedies; Care of your pets; Alpaca Walks and Animal Handling Sessions. Hawk walks, Falconry Days, Courses, Half days, Owl Hour.......

Isle of Wight Zoo (61 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.

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.

Stratford Butterfly Farm (67 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.

Odds Farm Park (69 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.

Surrey Hills Llamas (70 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.

The Devon Wildlife Trust (70 miles)

Exeter

The Devon Wildlife Trust Established as a registered charity in 1962, the Devon Wildlife Trust has a unique and influential position. Unique because it is the only organisation concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation in Devon. Influential because it is a member of The Wildlife Trusts partnership, a nationwide network dedicated to the achievement of a UK richer in wildlife.

Catanger Llama Trekking (74 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.

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park (74 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.

Wiltshire Heritage Museum (10 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.

American Museum in Britain (10 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.

Bath Abbey Vaults Museum (12 miles)

Bath

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

The Jane Austen Centre (12 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!

Fashion Museum (12 miles)

Bath

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

Kingswood Heritage Museum (19 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.

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (21 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.

Haynes International Motor Museum (22 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.

Athelstan Museum (23 miles)

Malmesbury

Athelstan Museum A museum capturing the history of Malmesbury.

At-Bristol (23 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 (23 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.

Somerset Rural Life Museum (25 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.

STEAM - Museum of the GWR (26 miles)

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.

Fleet Air Arm Museum (27 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.

Museum of Army Flying (27 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

Oakham Treasures (28 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.

Corinium Museum (33 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.

The Helicopter Museum (33 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.

Time Machine Museum (35 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 (35 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.

Bournemouth Aviation Museum (36 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 Blake Museum (37 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.

Crewkerne and District Museum (38 miles)

Crewkerne

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

Dean Heritage Centre (39 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.

The Tank Museum (39 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.

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum (39 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 (39 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.

Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery (40 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.

Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (41 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.

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!

Gloucester Waterways Museum (42 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.

Newport Museum and Art Gallery (42 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.

Somerset Cricket Museum (44 miles)

Taunton

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

Techniquest (45 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.

Museum of Mazes (46 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.

Milestones - Living History Museum (46 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!

Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (46 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.

National Museum of Wales (46 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.

Cotswold Motoring Museum (47 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!

Deep Sea Adventure (47 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.

Underwater Archaeology Centre (48 miles)

Yarmouth

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

Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways (49 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.

Axminster Museum (49 miles)

Axminster

Axminster Museum Located in the courtroom of the old Police station built around 1860, discover Axminster's history!

Museum of Welsh Life (50 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 (50 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.

Modern Art Oxford (52 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.

Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums (52 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.

Museum of the History of Science (52 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 (52 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 (52 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.

Curtis Museum (52 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.

Science Oxford Live (53 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.

Reading Museum (54 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.

The Oxfordshire Museum (54 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.

Big Pit National Mining Museum (54 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.

Museum of English Rural Life (54 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

Brighstone Village Museum (54 miles)

Brighstone

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

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology (55 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.

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower (55 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.

Reme Museum of Technology (56 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.

Royal Navy Submarine Museum (56 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

Shipwreck and Maritime Museum (57 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

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery (58 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.

Portsmouth Natural History Museum (58 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.

Nostalgia Toy Museum (59 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 (59 miles)

Godshill

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

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (60 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.

Lilliput Antique Doll and Toy Museum (60 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 (61 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.'

Ventnor Heritage Museum (62 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.

The Look Out Discovery Centre (62 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!

Tiverton Museum (62 miles)

Tiverton

Tiverton Museum 'Come along and explore some of our outstanding collections and trace the fascinating history of Mid Devon, its environment and the people who have lived and worked here.'

The Commandery (64 miles)

Sidbury

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

Teddy Bears of Bromyard (66 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.

Wycombe Museum (67 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.

Fairlynch Museum (67 miles)

Salterton

Fairlynch Museum Small quirky thatched museum detailing local social, maritime and prehistoric history.

Falstaff's Experience (68 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.

Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (69 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!

Bill Douglas Centre (History of Cinema) (70 miles)

Exeter

Bill Douglas Centre (History of Cinema) 'Founded in 1994, the Centre contains an enormous collection relating to the history of film and visual media. From shadow puppets to Shirley Temple dolls, from magic lanterns to Marilyn Monroe postcards, there is something to fascinate every visitor.'

The Lightbox (70 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

Exmouth Museum (70 miles)

Exmouth

Exmouth Museum Historic building commemorating and presenting Exmouth's history, come discover it for yourself!

Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (70 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 (70 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).

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (70 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.

Heritage Motor Centre (71 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.

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum (72 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.

Amersham Museum (73 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.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (73 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!

Brooklands Museum (74 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.

Natural History Museum at Tring (75 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!

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (75 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.

Warwickshire Museum (75 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.

Trowbridge Sports Centre (4 miles)

Trowbridge

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

Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool (17 miles)

Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet Outdoor Pool Environmentally managed lido.

Kingswood Leisure Centre (21 miles)

Staple Hill

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

Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool (26 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

Wotton Pool (27 miles)

Wotton Under Edge

Wotton Pool Heated outdoor pool.

Oasis Leisure Centre (27 miles)

Swindon

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

Blandford Leisure Centre (28 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.

Portishead Open Air Pool (31 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

Highworth Recreation Centre (32 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 (33 miles)

Cirencester

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

Stratford Park Leisure Centre (34 miles)

Stroud

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

The Rapids (35 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.

Splashdown (37 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!

Northcroft Leisure Centre and Lido (38 miles)

Newbury

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

The Dolphin Swimming Pool (38 miles)

Poole

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

Littledown Centre (39 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!

GL1 (42 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.

Newport Centre (42 miles)

Newport

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

Sandford Parks Lido (44 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.

Lymington Sea Water Baths (44 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.

The Jurassic Fun Centre (46 miles)

Bridport

The Jurassic Fun Centre Fun pools with slides and features: play on the islands and water features and try to dodge the aqua jets; it's wet and wild excitement for everyone! Plus classic tenpin bowling elsewhere on site.

Basingstoke Aquadrome (46 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.

Didcot Wave Leisure Pool (46 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.

Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool (48 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

Llanishen Leisure Centre (48 miles)

Cardiff

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

Riverside Pool (51 miles)

Wallingford

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

Hinksey Outdoor Pool (52 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.

Wiveliscombe Open Air Pool (52 miles)

Taunton

Wiveliscombe Open Air Pool Heated outdoor pool with fun sessions and water walking (pre booking essential) where you cross the pool inside a giant ball!

Central Swimming Pool (53 miles)

Reading

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

Rivermead Leisure Centre (53 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.

Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool (54 miles)

Woodstock

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

The Lido (54 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.

Petersfield Pool (57 miles)

Petersfield

Petersfield Pool Outdoor heated pool with toddler pool.

Taro Leisure Centre (58 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

The Pyramids Centre (58 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.

Carnival Pool (59 miles)

Wokingham

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

Havant Leisure Centre (59 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.

Malvern Splash (59 miles)

Malvern

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

Hereford Leisure Pool (60 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

The Aldershot Lido (62 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

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World (63 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.

Bridgend Recreation Centre (63 miles)

Bridgend

Bridgend Recreation Centre Bridgend Recreation Centre boasts the area’s largest leisure pool complete with hydro-slide, wave machine and beach area with baby slide.

Magnet Leisure Centre (65 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.

Westgate Leisure Centre (67 miles)

Chichester

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

Windsor Leisure Centre (69 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.

Topsham Pool (69 miles)

Exeter

Topsham Pool Modern heated outdoor swimming facility, with giant inflatable and fun sessions. The pool water is 100% chlorine free and heated to 28 degrees or more.

Guildford Lido (69 miles)

Guildford

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

Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre (70 miles)

Aylesbury

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

Riverside Leisure Centre (70 miles)

Exeter

Riverside Leisure Centre The 25m main pool offers a full programme of activities throughout the week including casual swimming, Aquazone Lessons for children and adults, Aquafit Classes and Inflatable Fun Sessions. It can also be booked privately for special events and parties + Bumbers Backyard Soft Play Centre

Swan Pool and Leisure Centre (72 miles)

Buckingham

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

Chiltern Pools (73 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 (74 miles)

Chesham

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

Kulula Kidz (2 miles)

Westbury

Kulula Kidz Newly refurbished soft play centre, bright and colourful with plenty of features and an educational bias at no detriment to the fun! Cafe with supervision seating.

Junction 21 Kids Play Centre (7 miles)

Frome

Junction 21 Kids Play Centre is the fun place for children AND adults...Katie has created a relaxed environment for your children where creativity is the name of the game...Slides, ball pools, ropes, swings, nets, you name it and the kids can have fun with it !

Boomerang Play Centre (7 miles)

Melkesham

Boomerang Play Centre Kids indoor play centre with a separate area for toddlers.

Coral Cove Party and Adventure Centre (11 miles)

Devizes

Coral Cove Party and Adventure Centre childrens indoor soft play centre in Devizes.

Zany Zone Softplay (12 miles)

Bath

Zany Zone Softplay A soft indoor adventure playground with three floors of fun. Try the log ramps, ball pits, cargo nets, tunnels and slides. There is an area dedicated for toddlers.

Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre (14 miles)

Bath

Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre is a great big play centre with slides, swings and ropes. Separate toddler area and a netted football pitch for indoor ball games. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Somerset with kids

Cheeky Monkeys Play Centre (14 miles)

Radstock

Cheeky Monkeys Play Centre Be the King of the jungle at Cheeky Monkeys soft indoor play area!

Jesters Adventure Play (15 miles)

Caine

Jesters Adventure Play Offers all year round, all weather fun for children under 12 years old. With play over three levels, your kids can explore, play and make new friends in total safety whilst you relax.

Phafal's Dizzy Bugs Play (18 miles)

Wincanton

Phafal's Dizzy Bugs Play A brilliant fun and play centre for all the family to enjoy.

Uglybugs Softplay (19 miles)

Bristol

Uglybugs Softplay Bright and colourful adventure softplay for the under 5s, with fun features and age appropriate challenges in a safe and comfortable environment.

Climb Aboard Indoor Play Centre (19 miles)

Gillingham

Climb Aboard Indoor Play Centre 3 Tier Adventure area - Baby and Toddler area - Parents and Tykes Play Area - Relaxed Cafe and Sofa Area. Suitable for under 10s.

Hop Skip and Jump (19 miles)

Kingswood

Hop Skip and Jump A special play and support centre for children with special needs and their families.

Castaways Indoor Play (20 miles)

Bristol

Castaways Indoor Play Kids can explore the two levels of the purpose built play system, which include ramps, a slide and lots of random spongy shapes and places to hide. There’s also a ball pit which is another great place to hide from Mum or Dad.

Tiny Tearawayz Soft Play Limited (21 miles)

Bristol

Tiny Tearawayz Soft Play Limited All about the little ones having fun in a safe and clean environment. The parents can see their little ones at all times and after a coffee house standard cappuccino or latte, can join in before freshly prepared hot and cold snacks and meals.

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre (22 miles)

Bristol

Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre Inflatable soft play Jungle for climbing, hiding and bouncing with ball pits, slides, puzzles, animal shapes etc and various other soft play accessories. We also have a baby corner.

PlaySpace (22 miles)

Bristol

PlaySpace Has seven different play zones, all carefully designed to challenge and stimulate children aged from 0 to 10 years. Includes a huge multi-level soft play structure with giant wavy slide and a separate baby area.

Boing (23 miles)

Bristol

Boing Indoor play facility for the under 5s, with messy play, building section, and custom built soft play structure within sight of the cafe tables. Designated nursing area.

Portico Play (23 miles)

Bristol

Portico Play Come with your under 5s and enjoy the play kitchens, the dressing up, the steering wheels, the magnetic wall and lots more.

Bonkers Childrens Indoor Play Centre (24 miles)

Swindon

Bonkers Childrens Indoor Play Centre - offer a unique play area, featuring BALL CANNONS, MAGIC BALL JUGGLERS, VOLCANO, ROLLER RACERS - how do they work? - BALL LIFTERS, and many other items of interactive equipment, suitable for ALL ages.

Rimandos Soft Play Coffee Lounge (24 miles)

Bristol

Rimandos Soft Play Coffee Lounge A CCTV covered play area for the under 5s, with age appropriate features and plenty of soft surfaces for them to bounce off.

Kidz About Adventure Play (24 miles)

Swindon

Kidz About Adventure Play Run around in 20,000 square feet of space that includes play equipment rising to an amazing 6.5m, a four lane astraslide, dropslide, superb twisting spiral slide, separate play area for toddlers and a football/basketball pitch. PLUS A NEW Exclusive play area for non-mobile Babies & A car Track for Toddlers! Plus Plenty of Parking spaces.

Coolplay Indoor Soft Play Centre (25 miles)

Sturminster Newton

Coolplay Indoor Soft Play Centre The best place in North Dorset for kids to find new friends, meet their mates from school, burn off that pent up energy, get rid of the boredom blues and play with fun stuff in a safe environment.

Riverside Leisure Club (25 miles)

Bristol

Riverside Leisure Club Includes Mayhem: a giant 4 storey high soft play area incorporating a bouncy castle, ball ponds, slides and much more. Also houses a heated indoor pool.

Space Play (25 miles)

Swindon

Space Play A great soft play area for children aged up to 9years, available for the older ones is a fantastic LaserQuest area!

Jump Indoor Playcentre (26 miles)

Bristol

Jump Indoor Playcentre Jump proudly provides the largest indoor soft play centres in the Uk. Catering for ages 0-12, children love Jump because it's an adventure every time; adults love Jump for it's friendly staff and safe environments. From ball pits and slides to inflatables and football pitches we have something for everyone!

Crazy Monsters (27 miles)

Blandford Forum

Crazy Monsters RoSPA inspected adventure soft play facility, with masses of slick slides and great classic features, and a separate two tier toddler zone exclusive to 4 years and under with their own slide and ball pit.

Jolly Roger Adventure (28 miles)

Swindon

Jolly Roger Adventure - has got bouncy castles, and an amazing soft adventure play area to keep the kids amused. Why don't they take a dip in one of our ball pools, or dare they or even your self ride 'The Drop', its over 31 ft long. And now we have one of the BIGGEST indoor astra slides in the country it's fast, its the latest addition to the Jolly Roger's list of fun.

Safari Tots (29 miles)

Somerton

Safari Tots Soft play frame with many features including whizz slide, crawl tube and spinning discs. Also has a dedicated toddler version and a baby arena. Outdoor area open in summer months with games, picnic tables and bouncy castle.

Andover Leisure Centre (30 miles)

Andover

Andover Leisure Centre Archie's World play structure is made up from 3 levels with a variety of fun features to include; 3 super slides, Sky Glide, 3 ball pools, cargo nets, ball cannon, spiders web, rope bridge, dark room, giant ball room and lots more.

Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre (30 miles)

Yeovil

Rug Ratz Indoor Play Centre With three separate play areas, babies, toddlers and bigger children can all play safely in their own designated play zones. The multi level areas are packed with mazes, slides, ropeways, ball pools and much, much more.

Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre (31 miles)

Yeovil

Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre The wildest indoor adventure land for all explorers! Enjoy the challenges of an indoor adventure-land. Jungle Jungle’s specifically designed playground means that even the youngest can explore in a safe and secure environment.

MagicLand (32 miles)

Cirencester

MagicLand We have all sorts of slides, including wave slides and a 70 ft astra slide, the largest in Gloucestershire. We are also proud to present the first cannon arena in the Cotswolds. This area contains four pneumatically powered cannons that allows you to shoot foam balls at various targets including the other visitors!

Bucket and Spade (33 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

Bucket and Spade A Two-for-one pub with a fun barn attached.

Scallywags Castle (33 miles)

Caldicot

Scallywags Castle Scallywags Castle offers clean, safe, stimulating fun for the whole family. There are two separate play zones, designed to provide fun and activity in a safe environment for pre walkers, toddlers and juniors to the age of 12 years. The venue is packed with lots of fun features including a giant four lane astra slide, tube slide, under 4’s wavy slide, Ball Shower and much more...

Go Bananas Indoor Softplay Centre (33 miles)

Stroud

Go Bananas Indoor Softplay Centre - lots of different areas to play, with slides and ball pits and even has a death slide?!

Whirlikidz (34 miles)

Chepstow

Whirlikidz Whirlikidz boasts a large indoor play structure with slides, tunnels and plenty more to explore. There are also mother and toddler sessions which include free squash and snack, arts and crafts, story time and singing.

Bounce Childrens Play and Party Centre (34 miles)

Weston Super Mare

Bounce Childrens Play and Party Centre Weston-super-Mare's only solely dedicated indoor play and party centre, We cater for children between 0-12, with a 4 metre drop slide, huge inflatable slide, sports arena for football or basketball, loads of challenging obstacles and a large separate toddler and baby area.

Serendipity Sams Play Centre (35 miles)

Romsey

Serendipity Sams Play Centre Great kids indoor play centre - ring for more deatils

Purple Sheep Centre (35 miles)

Weston Super Mare

Purple Sheep Centre A bouncy castle, indoor and outdoor play areas make this play centre an all weather fun activity!

Giggles Play Centre (36 miles)

Bournemouth

Giggles Play Centre A great new children's indoor play centre with all pools, tunnels, slides, rope ladders, games and loads more

Playzone (37 miles)

Bridgwater

Playzone Multi-levelled adventure play centre attached to pub - in the Wacky Warehouse style - good to combine with a family meal

The Willow Play Village (37 miles)

Bridgewater

The Willow Play Village A great indoor play area; drop'n'shop, afterschool, and other deals all available for a brilliant visit (of fantastic value too!)

Monkey Bizness (37 miles)

Poole

Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds.

Phafals Childrens Fun and Play (37 miles)

Bridgwater

Phafals Childrens Fun and Play A great fun and play centre with activities, soft play and toys for a great family day out!

Eddie Catz (38 miles)

Newbury

Eddie Catz One of the very best in indoor play, Eddie Catz is the place to bring your child to play, have a party, take a class or join a workshop or an event! Our fun, safe environment has something for every child to do and our café and lounge areas offer a bit of down time for grown-ups.

Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground (38 miles)

Poole

Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground
three exciting levels - brave the spiral slide - see the amazing ball juggler - zoom down the drop slide - zip down the tube slides - fire the ball cannon - go bananas in our huge ball pool - improved toddlers area

Ollies Playland (38 miles)

Poole

Ollies Playland Award winning indoor play centre for children aged up to 11.

Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre (39 miles)

Eastleigh

Kids2day Indoor Soft Play Centre Kids2Day - Children’s Indoor Activity Playground and Bouncy Castle. Open every day from 10am

Krazy Klub (39 miles)

Thatcham

Krazy Klub Soft play with kiddies' rock climbing wall, tube slide, adventure play, and toddlers' area with soft structure, to name but a few features. Everything is specifically designed to enhance motor neurone skills in the different age groups.

I Play At Dorchester (40 miles)

Dorchester

I Play At Dorchester Multi tiered adventure play structure with classic fun features in a bright, safe and colourful environment. Separate toddler area with ride on toys.

Serendipity Sams Play and Party Centre (40 miles)

Christchurch

Serendipity Sams Play and Party Centre Great kids indoor play centre - ring for more deatils

Jungle Jeans (41 miles)

Southampton

Jungle Jeans A truly magical experience awaits you at Jungle Jeans. Discover the sights and sounds of our play frame jungle while the adults sit back, relax and enjoy refreshments from the Tree Top Café, or let them join in the fun too!

Playzone Indoor Adventure Play (42 miles)

Gloucester

Playzone Indoor Adventure Play - filled with slides, ball ponds, climbing area and obstacles, there is a separate area for 2-4 year olds.

The Adventure Barn (43 miles)

Winchester

The Adventure Barn The Adventure Barn is a brilliant indoor adventure playground where your children can play safely and securely whatever the weather! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Hampshire with kids

O'Bridge Brewers Fayre (43 miles)

Taunton

O'Bridge Brewers Fayre Multi-levelled adventure play centre attached to pub - in the Wacky Warehouse style - good to combine with a family meal

Funtime Family Entertainment Centre (43 miles)

Carterton

Funtime Family Entertainment Centre "A rip-roaring time for kids!" Come and visit our soft play centre based in Carterton, Oxfordshire, safe, incredibly fun, indoor play equipment for children ages 0 to 12 years.

Play Shack (44 miles)

Southampton

Play Shack Play Shack is Hampshire's fantastic indoor family play centre now open at Hedge End where toddlers through to 12 year olds can play, laugh, run, slide, eat, drink and celebrate fun filled birthdays.

Ezeeeplay Indoor Play Centre (44 miles)

Newport

Ezeeeplay Indoor Play Centre Newport’s premier indoor activity centre , crammed full of safe, clean, stimulating fun for the whole family . An array of play structures including wave slides, ball cannons, football arena. Sensory room and arts & craft area. Reading corner, dressing up and much more

Aj'z Play and Party Centre (45 miles)

Taunton

Aj'z Play and Party Centre We are a play and party centre located in the heart of Taunton. We open at 9.30am every morning and close at 6.00pm every evening, so there’s plenty of time to come after school!

Ants Inya Pants Play Centre (45 miles)

Cardiff

Ants Inya Pants Play Centre Ants Inya Pants is a great place for children to explore. It is full of slides, ball-pits, tunnels, cannons and zip-lines! It is a great place in Cardiff to go on a huge adventure, whilst grown ups can enjoy a coffee and relax... or better still, join in the adventure!

Adamsdown Play Centre (46 miles)

Cardiff

Adamsdown Play Centre Enjoy a variety of play activities from cooking, arts and crafts to sports. Also has soft play facility. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cardiff with kids.

Zoopadoopa LTD (46 miles)

Cwmbran

Zoopadoopa LTD Zoopadoopa is Cwmbrans' Premier Childrens Indoor Play Centre. We are located in the Vue Cinema leisure complex in Cwmbran town centre. Zoopadoopa offers children the chance to play, learn explore and party in a fun, safe and stimulating family environment. Cwmbrans' Premier Children's Indoor Play Centre. We are located in the Vue Cinema leisure complex in Cwmbran town centre. Zoopadoopa offers children the chance to play, learn explore and party in a fun, safe and stimulating family environment.

JJ's World of Fun (46 miles)

Basingstoke

JJ's World of Fun The regions premier Childrens play and party venue, one of the largest play frames in the uk along with a 140 seat café and sofas 2 Large play areas Full of ups and downs, overs and unders, twists and turns, climbing and sliding, wibbling and wobbling across the wibbly wobbly bridges

Cheeky Monkeys Cwmbran Ltd (46 miles)

Cwmbran

Cheeky Monkeys Cwmbran Ltd Torfaen's newest and biggest Softplay Centre, that has both indoor and outdoor play. Cheeky Monkeys offers 4 separate play areas: Toddler Zone, Junior Zone, Sports Zone and Outdoor Zone! All designed to provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment for children under 12 years of age!

Cafe Junior (46 miles)

Cardiff

Cafe Junior Child oriented eatery with play area. Health and fun conscious! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cardiff with kids, particularly if you're hungry!

Sharky’s Play Zone (47 miles)

Weymouth

Sharky’s Play Zone Sharky’s Play Zone - There are even more Slippery Slides, Bubbly Ball Pools & 'The Cascade Slide' is higher than ever! Children of all ages will love to swing, slide, jump & climb all four floors of this fantastic fun filled play warehouse.

Granby Fun Factory (47 miles)

Weymouth

Granby Fun Factory Offers separate play area for toddlers and plenty of thrills for the bigger kids including Battle Cannons and Firing Zone, High Glide and 4 lane Astra Slide - exciting stuff!

Coconuts Play Centre (47 miles)

Barry Island

Coconuts Play Centre Adventure soft play and party centre with classic fun features and a great cafe.

The Tree House Play Centre (47 miles)

Didcot

The Tree House Play Centre South Oxfordshire's newest children's activity soft play centre and coffee house. The Treehouse, as named by our competition winners, is a home to play, a place to climb up/down, enjoyed by parents and children alike, located next to the Orchard centre, and is the home for our mascot, Chipper.

Jump Activity Centre (48 miles)

Cardiff

Jump Activity Centre Cardiff Jump has enormous adventure play-frames: a space zone, a galleon and an enchanted castle. At 27,000 sq feet it is the largest dedicated indoor soft play centre in the UK

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre (48 miles)

Basingstoke

Play Days Indoor Soft Play Centre Play Days - indoor play centre with multilevel play equipment with toddler and junior ship with cannon ball park, straight and spiral tubes, 4 lane astro slide, sky glide, spy holes and more. Activity panels and soft blocks for the little ones in a separate area.

Snakes and Ladders (48 miles)

Abingdon

Snakes and Ladders Offering extensive indoor and outdoor adventure play, Snakes and Ladders is jam packed with fun! There's plenty to do for all ages including the massive three tier playframe with slides, tunnels, balls ponds and rope climbs,to the huge dedicated zone for under 5s and more. And whilst the kids let off steam adults can relax on comfy leather sofas with a snack from the cafe.

Jazzy Jungle (48 miles)

Cardiff

Jazzy Jungle Adventure soft play for the under 10s with special section for under 3s. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cardiff with kids.

Jungle Jacks (48 miles)

Vale of Glamorgan

Jungle Jacks An indoor jungle themed soft play and party centre for 0-10 year olds. Jungle Jacks has a large toddler zone and a two storey play frame for older children. Parents can relax while children play and enjoy a drink or snack from the cafe.

Adventure Island (49 miles)

Barry Island

Adventure Island A play and party centre with separate areas for younger and older children. Fun, safe and weatherproof!

Wacky Warehouse - Pentre Gwilym House (49 miles)

Cardiff

Wacky Warehouse - Pentre Gwilym House - the usual Wacky setup, have a sit down and a well deserved nice cup of tea, while the kids run round like loons in the great indoor play centre - lovely!! Great idea for kids partys as well.

Ely Play Centre (49 miles)

Cardiff

Ely Play Centre A friendly safe environment for local children to hang out with their friends, with entertainments such as arts and crafts, cookery, music and dance, play equipment and sports.

Active Tots (49 miles)

Reading

Active Tots Indoor play area for UNDER 4s (or 1m tall) in a rural converted barn. In-house country kitchen which supplies all the bibs, bowls and beakers etc.

Fun City (51 miles)

Fareham

Fun City Fun City is an indoor play centre for children aged 1 to 12 years old. On this site you can find out about our great birthday party ideas, parent and toddler sessions and adventure playground.

Krazy Play Days (52 miles)

Reading

Krazy Play Days - the huge warehouse provides the perfect setting for indoor play and there's plenty of room to sit at a table or on our comfy sofas and armchairs.

Mobys Playcentre (52 miles)

Fareham

Mobys Playcentre A purpose built giant indoor play centre for toddlers through to 12 year olds

iKidz Activity Club Oxford (52 miles)

Oxford

iKidz Activity Club Oxford Family Activity and Indoor Play Centre for children of all ages. iKidz offers a purpose-built toddler's soft-play area, an adventure frame for 5-11 year olds and specially designed areas for structured weekly activities (see timetable on website), children's parties and holiday camps. 

Jambinos (52 miles)

Oxford

Jambinos - a brand new concept in indoor activities for children aged 0-10yrs. A huge variety of indoor play centre activities are available under one roof, whilst the adults can enjoy quality catering, WIFI access, stylish seating and first class service. We provide a variety of themed parties and can put together a party extravaganza that won't easily be forgotten.

Monkey Mania (52 miles)

Blackwood

Monkey Mania Childrens indoor soft play centre in Gwent. Great place to go with the kids on a cold, wet or chilly day. Also great idea for kids party.

The Mad House Play and Party World (52 miles)

Reading

The Mad House Play and Party World The facilities include a main play frame complete with slides, ball pool, ball cannons and sports activity area.

Playzone (53 miles)

Tewkesbury

Playzone The new indoor children's play facility at Croft Farm Leisure Park. There's the usual fun to be had on the playstructure, softplay, and bouncy castle, plus table football and play some fitclub games on the grass.

Kidzz Fun Indoor Playcentre (53 miles)

Ystrad Mynach

Kidzz Fun Indoor Playcentre - is an Indoor children’s play centre with café and lounge areas, sports court and play frame, even a funky car track. We also cater for children’s parties in one of our 3 fantastic party areas.

Monkey Bizness (53 miles)

Gosport

Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds and fantastic food at our Amazonian Cafe. There's so much to see and do at Monkey Bizness.

Kingdom Come (54 miles)

Abergavenny

Kingdom Come Kingdom Come is a Childrens Indoor Play Centre for 0 – 11 years. This castle themed playcentre provides everything a child needs to keep them stimulated for their play session.

JR Zone (54 miles)

Newport

JR Zone JR Zone (formerly Jolly Roger's) is the Island's top indoor adventure play zone for all ages with stimulating toddler section, and for larger kids, a thrilling gigantic 3-level play zone with 4-Lane Astra slide, dual sky glides, Spooky zone, Football area and so much more. JR Laser Storm interactive laser gun arena operates in the evenings (booking essential, groups of 10+ only)

Crazy Colosseum Indoor Playcentre (54 miles)

Kidlington

Crazy Colosseum Indoor Playcentre The indoor play arena, Crazy Colosseum, is a soft arena with 3 floors filled with all the latest play equipment, including Ball Pool, Huge Slide, Climbing Bridges to guarantee a fun and crazy time for 0-8 year olds. Children of all abilities will love this play area.