Zoos and Wildlife Parks near Wooler on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

Wooler is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great

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Zoos and Wildlife Parks near to Wooler

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The Fenton Centre (< 1 mile)

Wooler

The Fenton Centre Discover what makes the countryside tick.During the day, water voles graze the banks close to their burrows and in the evening, otters play and fish. Kingfishers, nesting in holes on the sandy banks, sand martins and sandpipers can all be regularly seen feeding along the River Till. Red squirrels visit the woodlands where roe deer and woodcock shelter.

Conundrum Farm (14 miles)

Berwick upon Tweed

Conundrum Farm With a farm trail, indoor and outdoor play areas for children. Plenty of farm animals including The Pet Barn also Pedal Tractors.

Farne Islands (16 miles)

Seahouses

Farne Islands The Farne Islands lie two to three miles off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the magnificent Castle of Bamburgh. As well as being the most famous Sea Bird Sanctuary in the British Isles they also have a large colony of Atlantic or Grey Seals. Join one of the many year-round trips and explore this most wonderous of British archipelagoes on one of the fleet of seagoing motor vessels.

Jedforest Deer & Farm Park (21 miles)

Jedburgh

Jedforest Deer & Farm Park The Great Value Family Day Out near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nestling in the Jed Valley with views over the Cheviot Hills, Jedforest Deer & Farm Park is set in the rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders.

The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre (30 miles)

Morpeth

The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre The Sanctuary Wildlife Centre has over 100 animals in permanent care including foxes, badgers, pigs, donkies, peacocks, ponies, goats, sheep and unwanted pets including rabbits and terrapins.There are also toy tractors and trampolines for the kids.

Whitehouse Farm Centre (30 miles)

Morpeth

Whitehouse Farm Centre The farm is a great place for families, school and group visits of all ages enabling visitors to see, handle and feed a wide variety of animals from traditional breeds to unusual and exotic species.

Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre (31 miles)

Falstone

Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre The Centre contains one of the largest & most fascinating collections of Birds Of Prey in the North of England. Watch a Falcon stoop down from the skies at over 100mph, see the grace and speed of Eagles, Hawks & Kites. Experience the thrill & excitement of handling some of these beautiful & extraordinary birds.

East Links Family Park (36 miles)

Dunbar

East Links Family Park a train safari where you can feed the farm animals, as well as pony rides and small animal handling. Big and little kids can play outside on the Go-Karts, toboggan run, milk can skittles and giant maze. as well as soft play and trampolining indoors.

Scottish Seabird Centre (44 miles)

North Berwick

Scottish Seabird Centre Multi award-winning, fun family attraction set in a stunning location looking over the sea and sandy beaches. See amazing wildlife - puffins, gannets, seal pups on live cameras - and sometimes even dolphins and whales! Exciting Discovery Centre with Kids' Zone, aquarium, Environment Zone, Wildlife Cinema. Kids' Puffin Club and a fantastic programme of childrens workshops and activities all year.

Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World (48 miles)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World Discover an abundance of tropical butterflies, insects, snakes, frogs and more. Handling sessions, snake feeding, special exhibitions and workshops.

Beamish Wild Birds of Prey Centre (50 miles)

Stanley

Beamish Wild Birds of Prey Centre Allows you to get up close and personal to some of the worlds most precious species of Birds of Prey. Witness the elegance of our eagles as soar through the sky. A Great day of fun and education for the whole family.

WWT Washington Wetland Centre (51 miles)

Washington

WWT Washington Wetland Centre Introducing children and adults alike to the wonders of wetlands, with stunning scenery and nose-to-beak encounters with some of the world's rarest waterbirds. Unforgettable wildlife spectacles and special events. Open 364 days, members go free. Indoor discovery centre, early-years play area, cafe, picnic areas and gift shop.

Walby Farm Park (52 miles)

Carlisle

Walby Farm Park is the all weather attraction near Hadrian's Wall! Voted Cumbria's Best Visitor Attraction 2008 (by CN Group readers). Just 4 miles from Carlisle, you'll find Cumbria's largest indoor play area, exciting outdoor play areas, lots of animal friends and a nature trail too all on the family farm; you really will be spoilt for choice!

Gorgie City Farm (54 miles)

Edinburgh

Gorgie City Farm Gorgie City Farm, with it's animals and gardens, has always been considered as a place to visit, relax and see what is new, and of course with no admission charge, people can call in for short visits, to have lunch, or just to take some fresh air even on the most dismal winter's day. Kids can also enjoy cuddle corners with rabbits and small animals, pony rides and work alongside a farmer.

Broom House Farm Adventure Farm (55 miles)

Witton Gilbert

Broom House Farm Adventure Farm The Broom House Adventure has 10 acres of fun for all the family. Follow the trails, attempt the woodland challenges...climbing, hanging, zipping and balancing...

Hall Hill Farm (55 miles)

Durham

Hall Hill Farm Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, picnic and play area. Donkeys Rides (weather permitting) There is also a wide range of friendly animals to meet face to face including fluffy chicks, baby lambs, pigs, donkeys, ponies and rabbits. There are also unusual animals such as the, Alpaccas, Ilamas and Highland Cattle. Bottle feed the pet lambs. Puppet show most weekends and school holidays.

Edinburgh Zoo (56 miles)

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo is the largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland offering the opportunity to see over 1000 wonderful animals!

Down at the Farm (56 miles)

Houghton Le Spring

Down at the Farm You can see a wide range of farm animals including goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys, ponies and chickens, plus a few unusual ones. There is plenty of hands-on fun including reptile handling, sheep/pig racing and washing the sheep. Kids can also climb their way round the adventure trail, pedal round the tiny tots tractor course, dig their way out of the giant sandpit or go mad on the jumping pillow + tractor rides.

Durham Botanic Garden (57 miles)

Durham City

Durham Botanic Garden has plant collections from around the world as well as a woodland garden, alpine garden and bamboo grove. In the glasshouses there's a collection of tropical rainforest plants, desert plants, and more familiar plants from the mediterranean. It also has some tropical bugs, scorpions and tarantulas. In late summer to early spring the arboretum is grazed by rare breed sheep.

Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve (58 miles)

Moffat

Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve A 60m waterfall tumbles into the Moffat Water Valley from the waters of Loch Skene, high above in the Moffat Hills. The property extends to White Coomb, the highest hill in Dumfriesshire.

Mossburn Animal Centre (60 miles)

Lockerbie

Mossburn Animal Centre Mossburn provides rescue and shelter to a wide variety of animals including: horses and ponies, pigs, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs, iguanas, sheep, cows, raccoons and many more who seek shelter.

St Andrews Aquarium (63 miles)

St Andrews

St Andrews Aquarium Step through the doors and you will be transported into an underwater world of adventure. You will come face to face with some of the most beautiful, fascinating and deadly dangerous creatures of the watery worlds, from Sharks to Seahorses, Lobsters to Lionfish, Poison Dart Frogs to Piranhas . . . and not to forget the loveable Seals. Great idea for family days out in Fife

Almond Valley Heritage Trust (63 miles)

West Lothian

Almond Valley Heritage Trust All the family will enjoy a wonderful day out at Almond Valley Heritage Centre, situated at the heart of Scotland. Nestled in a pleasant riverside site with woods and green spaces that extend for almost a mile, there's so to do and see.

Five Sisters Zoo Park (64 miles)

West Calder

Five Sisters Zoo Park Five Sisters Zoo boasts a wide variety of mammals, birds and reptiles from all over the world as well as an indoor soft play centre, ensuring a fun and educational day out for all ages.

Deep Sea World (64 miles)

North Queensferry

Deep Sea World At 112 metres long and holding a million gallons of water, the underwater tunnel at Deep Sea World is one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world. Here you will find the largest collections of sand tiger sharks, as well as 2,000 other fish including rays and conger eels.

Tweddle Children's Animal Farm (66 miles)

Blackhall Colliery

Tweddle Children's Animal Farm Kids will have a great time at the farm visiting the animals. There is also a Play Area, which offers a fantastic range of fun activities to keep them busy. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Durham

The Scottish Deer Centre (66 miles)

Fife

The Scottish Deer Centre A visit to the picturesque Scottish Deer Centre is a truly unique experience where the whole family is guaranteed to find something to enjoy. There are woodland trails, treetop walkways. inside shelter areas for the family picnic and children's play areas with climbing frames to amuse the youngsters.

Fife Animal Park (66 miles)

Collessie

Fife Animal Park Wide range of animals and kids play areas - great idea for a family day out with the kids in Fife.

High Force Waterfall (69 miles)

Middleton in Teesdale

High Force Waterfall England's largest waterfall, suddenly and spectacularly drops 70 feet into the plunge pool below. The woodland walk leads to this breathtaking sight. As you begin the descent down the gentle slope the well-maintained path twists and turns giving a different view every few yards. The muffled rumble suddenly turns to a roar and the sight astounds you.

WWT Caerlaverock (70 miles)

Caerlaverock

WWT Caerlaverock 1,400 acres of wetland nature reserve on the Solway Firth. Winter home to thousands of swans ducks and geese. Summertime trails, meadows, Natterjack Toads, Barn Owls etc. 20 hides, 4 towers, heated observatory and visitor centre. Guided walks and special events.

Dalscone Farm (70 miles)

Dumfries

Dalscone Farm Dalscone is a family fun farm with a variety of animals, a huge indoor play area filled with ball pools, slides and other equipment. It also has lots of outdoor play equipment, trampolines, pedal karts, crazy golf and more!

Eden Ostrich World (70 miles)

Penrith

Eden Ostrich World Tons to do: African Black Ostrich - Rare Farm Animals - Zebroid (Zebra/Pony Cross)!! - Adventure and pre-school Playgrounds - African Black Ostrich - Giant Maze - Tractor Rides - Indoor heated Soft Play Area

Camperdown Wildlife Centre (75 miles)

Dundee

Camperdown Wildlife Centre The wildlife centre is one of Dundee's most popular attractions and is home to around 50 species of animals, birds and reptiles.

Nature's World (77 miles)

Middlesbrough

Nature's World we aim to provide you with more than just a visit to the uk's pioneering eco-experience, our plan is to provide you with information, education, ideas and an inspiration for looking after the environment. More info coming soon.

Amazonia (78 miles)

Motherwell

Amazonia Amazonia is Scotland's largest indoor rainforest attraction offering a new fun and educational experience for all ages. It's a unique place to learn and explore, offering children and adults an insight into life in a tropical forest. Visitors are also given the opportunity to take part in daily animal handling sessions.

Newham Grange Country Farm (79 miles)

Middlesbrough

Newham Grange Country Farm Come and make friends with the rare breeds of farm animals, enjoy a walk around the fields, and why not bring along a picnic for a treat.

Trotters World of Animals (79 miles)

Keswick

Trotters World of Animals Trotters World of Animals - home to hundreds of friendly animals including traditional favorites, endangered species, birds of prey and reptiles. A great deal is under cover so rain need not spoil your visit...

Lake District Coast Aquarium (82 miles)

Maryport

Lake District Coast Aquarium 45 carefully themed and informative aquatic displays + Adventure playground, radio controlled boats and mini golf.

Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park (85 miles)

Stirling

Blair Drummond Safari & Adventure Park is a great day out for the family. We have an Adventure Playground with Pirates Ship. Giant Astraglide, Splashcats, Flying Fox and Kiddies Rides. Also Sea Lion Shows and Pets Farm and don't forget to take the boat to visit our chimps on their island. Fantastic idea for family days out in Scotland.

Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm (89 miles)

Bedale

Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm When you visit the farm, one of our friendly guides will show you around the farm so that you can bottle feed lambs and piglets, bath a pig, hold small animals, feed the cows and sheep and talk to the donkey (if Charlie the pony does'nt object).

David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre (89 miles)

Aberfoyle

David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre David Marshall Lodge visitor centre is the best place to start exploring the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. The Carnegie Trust gifted the centre to the Forestry Commission in 1960. Its location above Aberfoyle offers some of the most spectacular views in the area including a stunning view across Loch Ard Forest to Ben Lomond.

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park (95 miles)

Kickcudbright

Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park A varied collection of nearly 150 animals from all over the world can be seen within the peaceful and natural settings where the woodland has been tailored to provide large and imaginative enclosures.

Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre (95 miles)

Comrie

Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre So many exciting animals & birds to see - Set in 100 acres of beautiful Strathearn countryside - Unique bird hatchery - Chick & bunny handling Play park & indoor barn - Daily animal feedings

Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre (97 miles)

Thirsk

Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre Our Farm Park Visitor Centre is located near Thirsk in North Yorkshire and is in the heart of Herriot Country and on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

Sion Hill Hall Birds of Prey (97 miles)

Thirsk

Sion Hill Hall Birds of Prey Enjoy the thrills and excitement of falconry at the Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre, with over 70 birds and 30 species. Daily flying displays and handling opportunities for the Ultimate Hands on Experience. Great day out for all the family!

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (97 miles)

Milnthorpe

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Lakeland's Wildlife Discovery Centre is a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive 'hands-on' displays, which take you through 3,000 million years of evolution and follow the development of life on Earth - from magic molecules to mischeivous monkeys.

Lamont City Farm (98 miles)

Erskine

Lamont City Farm Small petting farm, with under 5's play area and weekly kids club - all sorts of animals at the farm including sheep, goats, horses, ponies, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, chipmunks, ducks, hens and geese.

White Scar Cave (99 miles)

Ingleton

White Scar Cave The longest show cave in Britain. The guided tour takes 80 minutes and covers one mile. See underground streams and waterfalls, and the massive ice-age cavern. Café, shop, large on-site car park. Picnic area. Spectacular location in Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (99 miles)

Carnforth

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail The famous Waterfalls Trail has some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England. the trail is 4.5 miles/8 kilometres through ancient oak woodland and magnificent Dales scenery via a series of spectacular waterfalls and geological features.

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal (100 miles)

Ripon

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal An amazing historical World Heritage Site near Ripon, Fountains Abbey provides picturesque wide open spaces, family guided tours, school holiday activities and nature galore- kids will love the wild deer and bats! A perfect combination of activities and learning!

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Northumberland you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Northumberland can enjoy the great day out as well.

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