Museums near Cambridge on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

Cambridge Museum of Technology (3 miles)

Cambridge

Cambridge Museum of Technology The museum showsx the history of power through the ages - check website for details

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (4 miles)

Cambridge

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Lots of things to do for kids and a lot of it dinosaur related - mega bonus!!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science (4 miles)

Cambridge

Whipple Museum of the History of Science I have been told has: 12 activity boxes for young children (our 2 and 5 year olds love them) and soon to be reinstated bright shiny new Victoral parlour PLay area

Imperial War Museum Duxford (6 miles)

Duxford

Imperial War Museum Duxford One of the world's most spectacular aviation heritage complexes with 200 aircraft, the American Air Museum and a fine collection of military vehicles plus special exhibitions including, the Normandy Experience and Monty. The Museum holds four Air Shows, a Military Vehicle Show plus other events throughout the year.

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey (9 miles)

Waterbeach

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey Discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire with objects displays and interactives for all ages.

National Horse Racing Museum (10 miles)

Newmarket

National Horse Racing Museum The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Explore the galleries with their Junior Fun Tour and enjoy dressing up in the Practical Gallery.

Royston Museum (12 miles)

Royston

Royston Museum A significant and varied collection of exhibits, especially glass and ceramic work.

The House on the Hill Toy Museum (18 miles)

Stansted Mountfitchet

The House on the Hill Toy Museum This is the largest privately-owned toy museum in Europe with over 80,000 individual items of mixed antiquity on display, based on the collection of one man who started in 1946 by buying a Hornby train set with his pocket money.

Cromwell Museum (19 miles)

Huntingdon

Cromwell Museum The purpose of the Cromwell Museum is to interpret his life and legacy through portraits, documents and objects associated with Cromwell.

Moyse's Hall Museum (23 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

Moyse's Hall Museum For almost a thousand years Moyse's Hall has looked out over the Market Place of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. It has seen many changes since it was built in 1180 and provides an excellent setting in which to trace the unfolding story of West Suffolk, through displays which range from prehistoric times right through to the present.

The Henry Moore Foundation (23 miles)

Much Hadham

The Henry Moore Foundation A great visit for all the family to the beautiful former home of artist Henry Moore. A 70-acre estate including outdoor sculpture gardens, restored house and studios, gallery, refreshments and shop. Please book your visit. DOWTK recommend for a FULL day you undertake this attraction in conjunction with other nearby entertainment.

British Schools Museum (25 miles)

Hitchin

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

John Bunyan Museum (28 miles)

Bedford

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

Hertford Museum (28 miles)

Hertford

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

Railworld (33 miles)

Peterborough

Railworld If you kids is train mad - this is the place for them. A model railway with hands on displayer and films to delight children. There are also 'Steam Age' exhibits, large locomotives and 'trains without wheels'.

Stockwood Discovery Centre (34 miles)

Luton

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

Thorney Heritage Museum (34 miles)

Thorney

Thorney Heritage Museum Concentrates on the time from the first settlement by these monks, but relates human life to the geology and water courses of the natural world.

Museum of East Anglian Life (34 miles)

Stowmarket

Museum of East Anglian Life Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on this beautiful 75 acre site, get steamed up with the powerful engines, meet the friendly animals including Suffolk Punch Horses and rare breads of cattle and sheep, Discover 15 splendidly restored historic buildings and lots more to do.

Colchester Castle Museum (36 miles)

Colchester

Colchester Castle Museum Lots of hands-on exhibits of appeal to children and adults alike. Displays on castle prisons, medieval and norman colchester - lots going on.

Natural History Museum Colchester (36 miles)

Colchester

Natural History Museum Colchester A fascinating chance to get closer to nature. Find out about wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change in a family friendly environment full of hands on activities.

Hollytrees Museum (36 miles)

Colchester

Hollytrees Museum Follow the story around this beautiful Georgian building taking in domestic life and childhood in Colchester over the past 300 years. Meet many different characters from the past and experience Colchester's fascinating history.

Museum of St Albans (36 miles)

St Albans

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

Verulamium Museum (37 miles)

St Albans

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

Ecotech Centre (40 miles)

Swaffham

Ecotech Centre Explore the organic, heritage garden and nature area or maybe just have a coffee in the licensed café. There is something for everyone to see. Admission to the Centre is free but should you feel energetic and wish to climb the Ecotricty wind turbine there is a charge and booking is advisable

Bletchley Park (41 miles)

Milton Keynes

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

Trues Yard Museum (42 miles)

King's Lynn

Trues Yard Museum Discover King's Lynn's lost fishing community. Step back in time as you explore the tiny cottages, where nine children once shared one bed! Smell the fish hanging in our Victorian smokehouse and take a look at the Activity fishing smack as you learn more about the lives of the fisherfolk.

Milton Keynes Museum (43 miles)

Milton Keynes

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

Royal Air Force Museum London (44 miles)

Colindale

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

Natural History Museum at Tring (45 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!

Abington Museum (45 miles)

Northampton

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

Museum of Childhood (46 miles)

Bethnal Green

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

London Canal Museum (46 miles)

Kings Cross

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

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (46 miles)

Northampton

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

Museum of London Docklands (47 miles)

West India Quay

Museum of London Docklands Explore London's connections with the rest of the world through an epic 2000-year story of trade, expansion and immigration.

Museum of London (47 miles)

Barbican

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

British Museum (47 miles)

Great Russell Street

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

The Cartoon Museum (47 miles)

Russell Square

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

London Transport Museum (47 miles)

Covent Garden

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

Design Museum (48 miles)

Tower Hill

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

Tate Modern (48 miles)

Bankside

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

Britain at War Experience (48 miles)

London Bridge

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

The National Gallery (48 miles)

Trafalgar Square

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

Harrington Aviation Museum (48 miles)

Harrington

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

London Film Museum (48 miles)

South Bank

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

Imperial War Museum (48 miles)

London

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

Planetarium at the Royal Observatory (48 miles)

Greenwich

Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, now London's only planetarium and featuring Europe's first digital planetarium projector.

Tate Britain (49 miles)

Millbank

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

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse (49 miles)

Dereham

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk. With a thrilling woodland adventure playground, a historic workhouse, traditional farm and many indoor displays, Gressenhall is the perfect setting for the perfect day out...whatever the weather...!

Amersham Museum (49 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.

Victoria and Albert Museum (49 miles)

Kensington

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

Science Museum (49 miles)

London

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

The Natural History Museum (49 miles)

Kensington

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

Buckinghamshire County Museum (49 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).

Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (49 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!

Saatchi Gallery (49 miles)

Chelsea

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

The National Army Museum (50 miles)

Chelsea

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

The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (50 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.

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum (51 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.

Horniman Museum and Gardens (52 miles)

Forest Hill

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

Harborough Museum (52 miles)

Market Harborough

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

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (54 miles)

Wimbledon

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

Wycombe Museum (55 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.

Inspire Discovery Centre (56 miles)

Norwich

Inspire Discovery Centre Housed in one of Norwich's finest old medieval churches, Inspire is a different kind of museum, one where children and adults can explore science through fun hands-on activities. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids

City of Norwich Aviation Museum (58 miles)

Norwich

City of Norwich Aviation Museum A great collection of aviation history with plenty to see both in and outdoors. For kids really into planes, remember to take a camera and sketchbook or notepad.

Melton Carnegie Museum (61 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Kent Life (62 miles)

Maidstone

Kent Life Come and explore 28 acres of fun for every generation, from hands on activites for kids to age old farming traditions that bring back memories of way back when. we've got animals to cuddle, tractors to ride, play areas to go wild in and cafe's to relax in.

Brooklands Museum (63 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.

National Space Centre (65 miles)

Leicester

National Space Centre The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. Home to the UK's largest 360 degree planetarium, the National Space Centre is a hands-on, interactive journey through six stunning galleries, Rocket Tower, and S.I.M ride that offers an experience that is out of this world.

The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum (66 miles)

Norwich

The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum Tells the story of the development of Radar including how it was used during the Battle of Britain, the Cold War and is now used both in the UK and on deployed Operations. A place that all the family will enjoy, informative atmospheric visitor attraction with a hands on approach to it's exhibits.

The Lightbox (67 miles)

Woking

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

The Look Out Discovery Centre (67 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!

Science Oxford Live (67 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.

The Pitt Rivers Museum (68 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 (68 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.

Museum of the History of Science (68 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.

Modern Art Oxford (68 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.

The Mo Sheringham Museum (69 miles)

Sheringham

The Mo Sheringham Museum A stunning museum telling Sheringham’s fascinating history. We have a beautiful collection of boats and lifeboats. Our social history galleries include a historical street scene, an art gallery, exhibits about the history of the town, and a temporary exhibition gallery. Our tower offers 360 degree views of the town.

The Oxfordshire Museum (70 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.

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology (70 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.

Reading Museum (70 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.

Museum of English Rural Life (70 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

Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways (71 miles)

Abingdon

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

Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums (71 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.

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.

Reme Museum of Technology (71 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.

Nelson Museum (72 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Nelson Museum Avoid the rats and beware of the cannonfire in Below Decks, a recreation of a man-of-war. Try our hammock, play ship's games, examine cannons from Nelson's time or relax in the picnic area of the Maritime Courtyard.

Time and Tide (72 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Time and Tide Discover Great Yarmouths' fascinating history, its rich maritime and fishing heritage and some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea. Hands on displays, games, puzzles, free audio guides and film shows.

Yesterday's World (72 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Yesterday's World – Bringing the Past to Life...An amazing journey through history with life-size street scenes and shop displays! Our award-winning museum attraction recaptures our amazing past, and is considered to be one of the best social history collections in the UK. An amazing 125 years of British social history and memorabilia magically brought to life.

Charnwood Museum (72 miles)

Loughborough

Charnwood Museum There are lots of interactive exhibits: you can dig through the layers of history and find out why archaeologists like old rubbish, peep under rocks, in cracks and crevices to find the hidden creatures or zoom-in on a centipede's head with the video microscope.

Canterbury Heritage with Rupert Bear (72 miles)

Canterbury

Canterbury Heritage with Rupert Bear From Roman settlement to Rupert Bear, see the history of Canterbury through fascinating objects, hands on displays and activities all set in the magnificent medieval Poor Priests' Hospital.

Canterbury Roman Museum (73 miles)

Canterbury

Canterbury Roman Museum Explore the Roman town beneath your feet. Canterbury’s underground Roman Museum is built around the remains of a Roman town house with mosaics preserved where excavated. Discover amazing finds including a hoard of hidden treasure, stroll through the marketplace and look inside recreated Roman rooms.

The Herbert Gallery and Museum (74 miles)

Coventry

The Herbert Gallery and Museum Previous years Guardian Award winner for child oriented educational attractions, there are plenty of fun things for families to do as you visit the museum and galleries. Hands on experiences, dressing up, touch screen interactives, story baskets and trails will all make sure you have an enjoyable and memorable visit.

Powell-Cotton Museum (74 miles)

Birchington

Powell-Cotton Museum The Museum now comprises eight galleries displaying many significant and world-class objects, including a huge quantity of taxidermy animals of the world in their naturalistic settings!

Finchcocks Musical Museum (75 miles)

Goudhurst

Finchcocks Musical Museum Probably best for the less boisterous types, those who have an interest in music will be enthralled by the wonderful historic collection of instruments, and can arrange to play some by request. Please note the limited public opening times.

Gullivers Land (40 miles)

Milton Keynes

Gullivers Land A family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.

Wicksteed Park (41 miles)

Kettering

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

Adventure Island (49 miles)

Southend on Sea

Adventure Island Situated on Southend Seafront on both sides of the world famous pier, the park boasts over 40 rides and attractions!

Bekonscot Model Village (53 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!

Dinosaur Adventure Park (54 miles)

Lenwade

Dinosaur Adventure Park Come face to face with giants of the past on our dinosaur trail. Discover the lost world maze and meet creatures great and small in the Secret Animal Garden. If you are looking for family days out in Nofolk, you must come here.

Dickens World (55 miles)

Chatham Maritime

Dickens World - is an exciting indoor attraction where you can learn all about the life, books and times of the famous author Charles Dickens. It will take you on a fun journey through Dickens lifetime as you step back into the streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.

Legoland (61 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.

Chessington World of Adventures (61 miles)

Chessington

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

Twinlakes Park (62 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Bewilderwood (65 miles)

Wroxham

Bewilderwood A huge forest of wild family fun and adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, storytelling, marsh walks and really yummy food.

The Hop Farm Family Park (68 miles)

Paddock Wood

The Hop Farm Family Park - Over 30 rides and attractions... Outdoor action... Indoor fun... It's for everyone! Visit The Hop Farm for maximum fun at Kent's biggest and No 1 family attraction. Our award-winning family park is packed full of new features, rides and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations - come and enjoy one of life's biggest adventures.

Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park (70 miles)

Lowestoft

Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park It is the perfect fun packed day out for all ages and interests. Adrenalin fuelled thrills & spills for the bravest adventurers! Fun rides for all the family including some just for the little ones! Wonderful shows with sea lions, parrots, acrobats and clowns.

Fantasy Island (71 miles)

Skegness

Fantasy Island Fantasy Island is Britain's first themed indoor family resort and amusement park. It is located in Ingoldmells near Skegness on the East Coast of England. A magical world of fun, thrills and experiences for all the family.

Linton Zoo (6 miles)

Linton

Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing enjoyable family days out in Cambridgeshire. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Grevy's Zebra, Snow Leopards, Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others.

Shepreth Wildlife Park (8 miles)

Royston

Shepreth Wildlife Park There are many different animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park just waiting to meet you. So come along and enjoy a great day out - and remember, your visit helps us to help the animals.

The Raptor Foundation (17 miles)

Woodhurst

The Raptor Foundation The Raptor Foundation is a bird of prey sanctuary and hospital. It is a unique and exciting place for children and adults alike to meet and learn about owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards in a 30 acre site. There are over 300 raptors and more than 25 species, many of which are threatened or endangered.

Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre (23 miles)

Biggleswade

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

Hamerton Zoo Park (28 miles)

Hamerton

Hamerton Zoo Park There's more than just seeing our collection of animals. We also recently built 2 completely new play areas, one for babies and toddlers and the other for older children, that we are very proud of.

Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery (29 miles)

Colchester

Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery This pleasant child friendly enterprise offers pony rides, pony care sessions and pony themed birthday parties. For all things equine, this is your place!

Paradise Wildlife Park (31 miles)

Broxbourne

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

Colchester Zoo (35 miles)

Colchester

Colchester Zoo One of the finest zoos in Europe with over 250 species of animals set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. A great place to go if you are looking for family days out in Essex.

Woburn Safari Park (35 miles)

Woburn

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

Old MacDonald's Farm (38 miles)

Brentwood

Old MacDonald's Farm This year there are 5 new permanent attractions for the kids to play around on.ou upto date with exciting new features

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (38 miles)

Dunstable

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

Mead Open Farm (39 miles)

Billington

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

Butterfly World (39 miles)

St Albans

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

Tropical Wings World of Wildlife (40 miles)

Chelmsford

Tropical Wings World of Wildlife Set in acres of attractive gardens and features one of the largest butterfly houses in the country. There are many different species of birds, insects and animals available to interact with.

Banham Zoo (40 miles)

Banham

Banham Zoo - enjoy the ultimate fun filled day out at one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country. Banham Zoo rated amongst UK's top three Zoos by WHICH? A must go to place if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk.

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary (40 miles)

Stowmarket

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - houses over 70 raptors in spacious aviaries. There are two spectacular flying displays daily and you will also find Red Squirrels, Chipmunks, the Raptor Hospital, the Barclays Sensory Garden, a woodland walk, picnic areas and, for the children, a mini-maze and adventure frame.

Baytree Owl Centre (45 miles)

Spalding

Baytree Owl Centre Currently undergoing refurbishment so temporarily free, but obviously not up to their usual standard. Over 100 birds of prey on display, some can be handled with supervision.

London Zoo (46 miles)

Regents Park

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

Sea Life London Aquarium (48 miles)

Westminster

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

Seaquarium at Clacton Pier (49 miles)

Clacton on Sea

Seaquarium at Clacton Pier An informative, educational, fun learning opportunity to appreciate from an up close perspective some of the intriguing creatures surrounding our coastal areas.

Sealife Adventure (50 miles)

Southend-on-Sea

Sealife Adventure There is no greater adventure than the one that takes place beneath our planets ocean waves. From sharks to tropical fish - all under one roof at sealife. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Essex.

Battersea Park Children's Zoo (50 miles)

Battersea

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

Holdenby Falconry Centre (51 miles)

Holdenby

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

Oasis Camel Centre (52 miles)

Halesworth

Oasis Camel Centre A great family day out with all the friendly animals: camels, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, goats, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs and even ferrets!

The Tropical Zoo (52 miles)

Brentford

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

Havergate Island (53 miles)

Aldeburgh

Havergate Island A haven for large numbers of ducks and wading birds, also a great place to see brown hares at close range. Access is by boat only and pre-booking is essential.

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (54 miles)

Fakenham

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens - a fantastic action-packed day out where kids can get close to nature and learn new things about British wildlife. The nature reserve was the base for the popular BBC Springwatch show for three years running, and is home to a variety of common and rare birds, plus red squirrels and their four kittens.

Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary (54 miles)

Hunstanton

Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary Inside you will find an amazing variety of animals from Otters and Penguins, to a full Seal rescue facility and hospital. Among the rich diversity of life in the displays are Sharks, Seahorses and Rays.

Odds Farm Park (55 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.

Eagle Heights (55 miles)

Eynsford

Eagle Heights A small animal park based in the beautiful Darent Valley, near Brands Hatch in Kent. There are over 100 Birds of Prey to see, plus Reptile House, Meerkats, Otters, Goats, Donkey, Pony, Pigs and much more. Playarea, Gift Shop and Tearoom. Free Parking. Experience Days available.

Catanger Llama Trekking (57 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.

Beaver Water World (61 miles)

Tatsfield

Beaver Water World - gardens and animal rescue centre, specialising in reptiles.

Bishops Boats Seal Trips (64 miles)

Blakeney

Bishops Boats Seal Trips - a boat trip out to see the Seals in their natural habitat, and Landing on Blakeney Point Bird Sanctuary. One of the many family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids

Africa Alive! (66 miles)

Lowestoft

Africa Alive! Take your family on a walking safari at one of the UK's largest and most exciting wildlife attractions. Explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, hyaenas and hundreds more African animals and birds. See The Plains of Africa an awe-inspiring recreation of the African savannah, where the animals of the plains room freely together as they would in the wild.

Pets Corner (68 miles)

Lowestoft

Pets Corner For monkeys, meerkats and more, take the whole family down to Oulton Broad where you can feed and pet many of the animals from the terrific range on show.

Natureland Seal Sanctuary (68 miles)

Skegness

Natureland Seal Sanctuary Everyone loves our resident seals and there are always rescued seals to been seen during their rehabilitation process. Loads more too!. Penguins, Aquarium (find Nemo and friends), Tropical House (creepy crawlies), Tropical Butterflies (April to Oct) and Pets Corner too. Natureland is fun for all ages from toddlers to grand parents.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (70 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens has a large range of monkeys, birds, pandas, wild cats and other animals housed in the grounds of Thrigby Hall.

Amazona Zoo (70 miles)

Cromer

Amazona Zoo AmazonaZOO has taken 2 years to emerge from 10 acres of derelict woodland and the abandoned brick kilns just to the south of Cromer town. We are now home to a wide range of animals from Tropical South America including Jaguar, Otters, Spider Monkeys and Flamingos.

The British Wildlife Centre (70 miles)

Lingfield

The British Wildlife Centre A peaceful, relaxing place to see and learn about Britain's wonderful wildlife, from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer. Over forty different native species are displayed in natural surroundings

Wildwood (70 miles)

Herne Bay

Wildwood Get nose to nose with British wildlife here at Wildwood, a centre for British wildlife. We are home to those animals which used to roam our countryside – like wolves, wild boar, beaver, lynx and wild horses – as well as those found in the woods today, such as badgers, deer, otters and foxes.

Tropical Birdland (70 miles)

Desford

Tropical Birdland Come and see hundreds of beautiful and exotic birds. Wander around our "walk-through" aviary. Sit with our friendly free-to-fly birds. And more.

Sea Life Centre Great Yarmouth (72 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Sea Life Centre Great Yarmouth brings you closer than you ever imagined to a breath taking world of underwater life. The Centre is home to more than 40 displays, including a 250,000 litre tropical Ocean Display where you can see our new arrivals Â– two green sea turtles.

Surrey Hills Llamas (72 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.

Groombridge Enchanted Forest (73 miles)

Tunbridge Wells

Groombridge Enchanted Forest There are exciting playgrounds, stunning views, unusual animals, fun activities, quiet seats, beautiful flowers, hugh swings, strange plants and shy dear - and a zedonk?! A great to place to go for an afternoon if you are looking for family days out in Kent.

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (73 miles)

Loughborough

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary Offers children a chance to meet rescued animals, see the differences between donkeys and horses, ducklings and chicks, etc.. Visitors can enjoy the Young Farmers' Play Barn, Fort Adventure Play Area, living willow structures, picnic and toddler play areas, pond dipping and nature trail.

Howletts Wild Animal Park (75 miles)

Canterbury

Howletts Wild Animal Park - a family day out where education, conservation and fun combine in over 100 acres of ancient parkland. Howletts is home to some of the world's most rare and endangered animals, including gorillas, tigers, black rhino and the largest herd of African elephants in the UK.

Cherry Hinton Water Play Area (2 miles)

Cambridge

Cherry Hinton Water Play Area two paddling pool with a connecting bridge with an attached play area max depth 0.4 metres - open may to semptember

Parkside Pools (3 miles)

Cambridge

Parkside Pools Swimming Pool - 25m fitness pool and combined teaching and diving pool with moveable floor - plus Leisure Pool - with 2 flumes

Jesus Green Pool (5 miles)

Cambridge

Jesus Green Pool Unheated outdoor swim facility with natural windbreak.

Worcester Swimming Pool (19 miles)

Worcester

Worcester Swimming Pool Swimming facilities with diving and fun pools. Diving area has 1 and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.

North Herts Leisure Centre (21 miles)

Letchworth

North Herts Leisure Centre has a Tropical Wave Pool perfectly designed to relax and unwind in. Slide on down our wacky Water Flume or enter the super Tropical Pool, which boasts a fun Wave Machine. There is also a children's Swan Slide and 'Froggy Fountain' Water Squirter.

Letchworth Outdoor Pool (22 miles)

Letchworth

Letchworth Outdoor Pool Open May to September, this is a pleasant outdoor heated swim facility with toddler splash pool and fun floats.

Hitchin Swimming Centre (25 miles)

Hitchin

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

Braintree Swimming Centre (26 miles)

Braintree

Braintree Swimming Centre Facility includes a great family fun orientated pool, with slide and interactive equipment. Children must be under 8 years to use this pool and acompanied by a parent or an adult.

The Priory Lido (27 miles)

Ware

The Priory Lido Heated outdoor main and teaching pools, with tennis and basketball courts adjacent. Now Open from 4th July to Sunday 5th September.

Oasis Beach Pool (27 miles)

Bedford

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

Robinson Pool (28 miles)

Bedford

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

Hartham Pool and Gym (28 miles)

Hertford

Hartham Pool and Gym Offers a large range of activities, including: Learner pool; children's fun sessions; Aqua Aerobics; range of swimming lessons for children and adults; over 50's swim; special needs sessions; pre/post natal exercise classes; and school holiday activities.

Waterworld & Breckland Leisure Centre (29 miles)

Thetford

Waterworld & Breckland Leisure Centre A fun leisure pool with waves - Rapids - A water cannon - A flume - A spa pool - Main swimming pool

Bramston Sports Centre (32 miles)

Witham

Bramston Sports Centre Main and teaching pools, fun and diving pool with flume, and plenty of varied sporting opportunities.

Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre (32 miles)

Luton

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

Regional Fitness Swimming Centre (33 miles)

Peterborough

Regional Fitness Swimming Centre Swimming pool with diving facilities, standard and teaching pools, synthetic pitch and hydro health spa suite for mum!

Peterborough Lido (33 miles)

Peterborough

Peterborough Lido Three heated pools - inc. a 50m - a teaching and a paddling pool in a great Grade II listed building (opened in 1935)

Hatfield Swim Centre (33 miles)

Hatfield

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

Hertfordshire Sports Village (34 miles)

Hatfield

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

Splash Leisure Pool (35 miles)

Rushden

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

Colchester Leisure World (36 miles)

Colchester

Colchester Leisure World - has a great leisure pool which boasts 176,000 gallons of water-based fun with 16 features including two 13-metre flumes, river rapids crazy river, waves, geysers, slides and spa pools

Woburn Open Air Swimming Pool (36 miles)

Woburn

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

Harpers at Westminster Lodge (37 miles)

St Albans

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

Blackwater Leisure Centre (38 miles)

Maldon

Blackwater Leisure Centre - boasts a superb leisure pool, incorporating the challenging Jungle River ride, a fun flume ride, lazy river ride, a safe swimming area for children and novelty bubble pool. We also have a separate Baby Pool for our youngest visitors, plus a 4 lane, 25 meter pool for all fitness and fun swimming.

Aquatic Playground (39 miles)

Wellingborough

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

Woodup Pool (40 miles)

Maldon

Woodup Pool A very basic salt water bathing pool with an area of sand at one end. Open May to September. It should be noted they do not have lifeguards. Currently undergoing changes, call before going.

Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool (40 miles)

Ilford

Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform (limited public access, see Opening Times). Swimming pool and other facilities. Handily near a library for some quiet time afterwards.

Aquasplash (40 miles)

Hemel Hempstead

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

Waltham Forest Pool and Track (41 miles)

Walthamstow

Waltham Forest Pool and Track Main pool, teaching pool, and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform. Learning creche and indoor play area also on site.

Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre (41 miles)

Leighton Buzzard

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

Crown Pools (42 miles)

Ipswich

Crown Pools The leisure pool is the ideal facility for the family and children with a beach area, wave machine and water fountains, which are all set amongst tropical planting. Open for casual use throughout the facilities operational hours you are guaranteed a relaxing fun time.

Finchley Lido (42 miles)

Finchley

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

Hornchurch Sports Centre (42 miles)

Hornchurch

Hornchurch Sports Centre 1, 3 and 5 metre diving boards. The site also offers fun swims, swimming lessons, diving and other exciting activities in its two pools, as well as other sporting opportunities.

Leyton Leisure Lagoon (42 miles)

East London

Leyton Leisure Lagoon Teaching and standard pools, as well as a big fun flume. Also houses a creche.

Dagenham Swimming Pool (42 miles)

Dagenham

Dagenham Swimming Pool Swimming facility with 1m springboard.

Park Road Leisure Centre (43 miles)

Hornsey

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

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool (43 miles)

Colchester

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool Two pools, one a 15m paddling pool, and the second a 50m main pool.

Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (43 miles)

Hendon

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

Corby International Swimming Diving Pool (44 miles)

Corby

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

Stamford Leisure Pool (44 miles)

Stamford

Stamford Leisure Pool A first class leisure pool with flume and wave machine, Stamford Leisure Pool is a great family day out. For those you want to focus on swimming the 25 metre pool will accommodate your needs as well.

Archway Leisure Centre (44 miles)

London Colney

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

London Fields Lido (45 miles)

Hackney

London Fields Lido This fantastic outdoor heated lido was re-opened in October 2006

Parliament Hill Lido (45 miles)

Hampstead

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

Hampstead Ponds (45 miles)

Highgate

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

Metheringham Swimming Pool (45 miles)

Lincoln

Metheringham Swimming Pool Outdoor pool run by Metheringham and District Swimming Pool Association.

Newham Leisure Centre (46 miles)

Plaistow

Newham Leisure Centre Swimming pools with waterfalls, large water slide, water jets and cave area

Belhus Park Leisure Centre (47 miles)

South Ockendon

Belhus Park Leisure Centre There is a 25m swimming pool with water slide, as well as a teaching pool to cater for the extensive Aquatics swimming lesson programme. Also a sports hall, aerobics, mini gymnastics, sunbed, childminding facility and 11 bay floodlit golf driving range.

Danes Camp Leisure Centre (47 miles)

Northampton

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

Chesham Heated Open Air Pool (47 miles)

Chesham

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

Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre (47 miles)

Woolwich

Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre Looks like a great place for family days out in london with a 65m snake slide, wave machine, waterfall, volcano, water jets and five lane waterslide.

Oasis Swimming Pools (47 miles)

Holborn

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

Belvedere Splash Park (47 miles)

Belvedere

Belvedere Splash Park Belvedere Splash Park is the largest free access public wet play park in the United Kingdom. Children can paddle in a lagoon surrounding a desert island and play on a huge safety surfaced "beach" equipped with water sprinklers, showers, bubble jets and sprays.

Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool (48 miles)

Bourne

Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool There are two pools, one a paddling pool for the toddlers and the main pool which is 48m long and 12m wide. Open from May to September (weather permitting) and is heated to about 26°C.

Chiltern Pools (48 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.

Deben Swimming Pool (48 miles)

Woodbridge

Deben Swimming Pool Deben Pool offers a 25 metre swimming pool with various sessions, including a Family Fun Session every Saturday 11am -12 noon, with a large inflatable and rafts in the water, which is Fun for all the Family! We also offer fresh fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle!!!

Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre (49 miles)

Aylesbury

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

Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex (51 miles)

Dartford

Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex Swimming pool with diving pit (1m and 3m springboards), teaching pool, creche and indoor play area.

Towcester Centre for Leisure (51 miles)

Towcester

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

Brockwell Lido (51 miles)

Lambeth

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

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre (51 miles)

Brentford

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

Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (51 miles)

Uxbridge

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

Swan Pool and Leisure Centre (51 miles)

Buckingham

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

Richmond Pools in the Park (53 miles)

Richmond

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

White Oak Leisure Centre (53 miles)

Swanley

White Oak Leisure Centre Diving facilities, 3 genuinely exciting flumes, and the standard main and teaching pools. But so much more: Treasure Island soft play area, creche, martial arts facility and healthy snack cafe.

Pavilion Leisure Centre (54 miles)

Bromley

Pavilion Leisure Centre Swimming pool with waterfall, wave machine, slides and beach area. Great idea for kids day out in Kent.

West Wickham Leisure Centre (56 miles)

West Wickham

West Wickham Leisure Centre As well as offering adult and junior swimming lessons and adult lane swimming West Wickham also has a varied swimming programme including aquafit, Kids Splash and Swim Zone. There are also diving facilities with a 1m springboard

Morden Park Pool (56 miles)

Morden

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

Medway Park (56 miles)

Gillingham

Medway Park 25-metre six-lane swimming pool - a segregated shallow section - a warm water teaching pool - a diving pool plus multi-use sports hall

Strand Leisure Pool (56 miles)

Gillingham

Strand Leisure Pool Open late May to early September, this nice outdoor pool boasts England's largest lazy river, as well as having crazy golf and a miniature railway! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent

Sheerness Swimming Pool (56 miles)

Sheerness

Sheerness Swimming Pool Kids' inflatable fun session at the Sheerness swimming pool every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm till 3pm. Great fun for the whole family.

Kingfisher Leisure Centre (57 miles)

Kingston Upon Thames

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

Hampton Pool (57 miles)

Hampton

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

Daventry Leisure Centre (58 miles)

Daventry

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

Splashes Leisure Centre (58 miles)

Gillingham

Splashes Leisure Centre Splashes Leisure Pool offers an indoor pool with wave machine, a flume and toddlers' pool. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent

Windsor Leisure Centre (59 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.

Magnet Leisure Centre (59 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.

Larkfield Leisure Centre (61 miles)

Aylesford

Larkfield Leisure Centre Whatever you want to do in life, Larkfield Leisure Centre can help you get a Zest for Life! From our great fun swimming pools, soft play adventure or something a little more sporty you’re bound to find something to suit you and your lifestyle.

Waterfield Leisure Pools (61 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool (61 miles)

Beccles

Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool - a traditional, outdoor heated swimming pool situated by the river Waveney. There is a large 33m x 16m swimming pool with a deep end of 12ft! There is an adjacent toddler pool and baby pool, with an extensive grass area ideal for sunbathing. The pool is open from late May to early September.

Swallows Leisure Centre (62 miles)

Sittingbourne

Swallows Leisure Centre We are a leisure centre with a swimming pool with features including flume, waves, pirate ship and giant inflatable slide. We have gym, 6 court sports hall for activities such as badminton, football and basketball. We also have a brand new adventure world soft play area.

Tandridge Leisure Centre (64 miles)

Oxted

Tandridge Leisure Centre The Tandridge Leisure Centre pool is a fun and safe environment. It has a 25m fitness pool and a lagoon pool with wave rides, water cannons and mushroom fountain. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey

Maidstone Leisure Centre (64 miles)

Maidstone

Maidstone Leisure Centre One of the best indoor attractions in Kent. With diving boards, flumes, wave machine, giant inflatable, polar adventure play area and a great cafe, we have all you need for a great family day out.

Billinghay Swimming Pool (66 miles)

Lincoln

Billinghay Swimming Pool Outdoor pool with slide, toddler pool and portable playpen.

Faversham Swimming Pool (66 miles)

Faversham

Faversham Swimming Pool All-year-round swimming with the added summer-time bonus of three fantastic outdoor pools; 33 metre pool with diving boards (1m and 3m springboard and a 5 m platform), a paddling pool and a wild water rapids pool which are all available from May to September.

Coral Reef - Bracknell's Water World (67 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.

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre (67 miles)

North Walsham

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre Victory has some great family fun sessions in it's pool on Saturday's and Sundays. Great if you are looking for daysout with the kids.

Tonbridge Swimming Pool (67 miles)

Tonbridge

Tonbridge Swimming Pool Whether swimming for fun or fitness, Tonbridge Swimming Pool offers a host of opportunities for all the family. The Games Hut, just 5 minutes walk away has an 18 hole Crazy Golf Course, bouncy castle, tennis, bowls and huge park complete with a sandpit.

Embassy Outdoor Swimming Pool (68 miles)

Skegness

Embassy Outdoor Swimming Pool Indoor and outdoor pools with a flume and fun sessions.

Riverside Pool (68 miles)

Wallingford

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

Splash Sheringham (68 miles)

Sheringham

Splash Sheringham Tropical Leisure pool. 150 ft giant waterslide. Activity hall. Health studio. Saunas. Children's paddling area. Sun terrace & poolside cafe. Great idea of you are looking for family days out in Norfolk, especially when there is bad weather.

Hinksey Outdoor Pool (69 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.

Carnival Pool (69 miles)

Wokingham

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

Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool (69 miles)

Woodstock

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

Rivermead Leisure Centre (70 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.

Woodhall Spa Swimming Pool (70 miles)

Woodhall Spa

Woodhall Spa Swimming Pool Outdoor swimming facility with cafe, bowls, tennis, putting, playpark and cycle hire also on site.

Central Swimming Pool (70 miles)

Reading

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

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre (71 miles)

Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre - aside from the swimming and diving, facilities include four indoor tennis courts, three pools, three glass-backed squash courts, two sports halls, and a cafe. There is also a creche and nursery.

Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool (72 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

Guildford Lido (72 miles)

Guildford

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

Marina Leisure Centre (72 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Marina Leisure Centre Facilities include a large swimming pool with wave machine, water chute and indoor beach. MC’s diner is open all year serving all sorts of food. Mikkis’s Madhouse indoor play area is open weekends through the winter and everyday in the summer. The Piazza has monthly Wrestling events and a Summer Pantomime running through out the summer season.

Kingsmead Lesiure Centre (72 miles)

Canterbury

Kingsmead Lesiure Centre Kingsmead Lesiure Centre offers 1m, 3m and 5m diving boards to the public. The centre also boasts a crÂ¨che facility, multi-purpose sports hall, solarium and a cafÂ¨.

Didcot Wave Leisure Pool (73 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.

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre (74 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre We are an indoor centre which provides a wide range of activities specifically suited to families - we have two swimming pools (one with flume ride and features), a large sports hall for ball games and racquet sports, a soft play area called Jungle Junction and crÃ¨che facilities.

Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn (< 1 mile)

Fulbourn

Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn Come and have fun at Cheeky Monkeys Playbarn - where you can whiz down slides, climb across rope bridges, squeeze through the rollers, wriggle through the chimney stack or relax in the ball pit! Outdoors you can drive the play combine and tractors, explore the house or dig in the sandpit, jump on the sputnik or cuddle the pets.

Funky Fun House (4 miles)

Cambridge

Funky Fun House - lots of fantastic facilities including big slides, a tubular helter skelter, some air cannons which fire foam balls, and lots of challenging climbing surfaces.

Whale of a Time (9 miles)

Cambridge

Whale of a Time Cambridge's newest childrens indoor softplay centre with two separate state of the art challenging and stimulating playframes, along with two dedicated party areas decorated with all the kids favourite cbeebies characters. All supported by an upmarket cafe serving high quality hot and cold food and drinks.

Tumble Downs (11 miles)

Saffron Walden

Tumble Downs Children and adults will love this new centre - there is lots to keep the children amused whilst the parents relax in the Tumble Downs cafe area with comfortable sofas. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Essex

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (12 miles)

Royston

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre Children's Indoor Soft Play Centre based in Royston Leisure Centre

Kidzone Haverhill (12 miles)

Haverhill

Kidzone Haverhill Multi-level climbing and adventure area with lots of different areas to play in in this great indoor play centre in Suffolk.

Cheeky Chimps Funhouse (13 miles)

Haverhill

Cheeky Chimps Funhouse Wildlife themed soft adventure play with age appropriate sections including a baby room. Also has private room for nursing mothers.

Crystal Lakes Play Barn (15 miles)

Fenstanton

Crystal Lakes Play Barn Has it all for kids from 11 months to 10 years. Non-stop fun in the spectacular Farm themed inside and the action packed Outback themed ouside.

Planet Zoom (16 miles)

Ely

Planet Zoom Planet Zoom play centre offers the youngsters the chance to run amok in complete safety and security.

Jumppin Jacks Funhouse (18 miles)

Mildenhall

Jumppin Jacks Funhouse A fantastic three tier purpose built indoor adventure play centre and party venue for children aged 0-10 years of age. Dedicated toddler section.

Cafe Kidz (19 miles)

Biggleswade

Cafe Kidz We are a children's indoor soft play area, catering for 0 Â– 7 year olds. We offer an hour's play while mums, dads, grandparents, or childminders can watch their little ones in the comfort of our coffee shop and enjoy a freshly ground coffee and a luxury cake or muffin!

Play Space (20 miles)

Bishops Stortford

Play Space The huge range of colourful play equipment in this spacious facility is separated into several sections for age suitability: under 2s, under 4s and over 4s. So there's less fear of anyone getting squashed!

Funzone (20 miles)

Huntingdon

Funzone Set within One Leisure Huntingdon this is a multi tiered adventure soft play frame with great classic fun features. Nice to finish them off as a treat after swimming or sports in the centre.

Eat n Play (20 miles)

St Neots

Eat n Play Part of Eat 'n' Bowl bowling alley, they have slides, rides, mammoth balls and a separate baby area.

Brewsters Fun Factory (20 miles)

St Neots

Brewsters Fun Factory Brewsters Fun Factory has a Fun Factory, which is a great multi-level kids play area. Can also be booked out of childrens parties where staff can do face painting and loads of other entertainment. Lots of different food for kids.

Coco Nuts Play Ltd (22 miles)

Dunmow

Coco Nuts Play Ltd Multi tiered frame indoor play facility with dedicated toddler areas and varying bonus features! Outside play area with bouncy castle open May to September. Parties hosted in animal themed rooms.

Kids Play (23 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

Kids Play Smile Â– it's Kid's Play! Every corner of Kids Play in Bury St Edmunds is bursting with fun! With numerous fun indoor activities, you are sure to find something the whole family will enjoy. Kids can brave the speedy drop slide, shoot the fun ball cannons and scramble through tunnels on the giant playframeÂ… why not bounce on trampolines, dive into the ball pond or spin on the tyre swings?

CurveMotion (23 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

CurveMotion The indoor venue will contain facilities for all age groups including roller disco, interactive play areas, skate ramps, mega slides and party areas

Space 2 Play (24 miles)

Hitchin

Space 2 Play Large indoor soft play centre in huge 10,000 sq feet building. Secure gated entry, CCTV, separate toddler and baby areas with go Karts and one of the first indoor zip wires in the country. Food freshly prepared on the premises and they even do Sunday roasts!

Adventure Island Play Barn (24 miles)

Sawbridgeworth

Adventure Island Play Barn - indoor children's play centre incorporating a toddler area for the under 5's, soft play, slides, an aerial runway and ball ponds plus other exciting children's play modules.

Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre (25 miles)

Hitchin

Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre Indoor Soft Play Centre with Multi-Zone Play Frame, Baby and Toddler area. Ball Pools, Wendy House, Slide and Lots of Toys. Term Time Activities, Birthday Parties, Disco's and of course Coffee, Lunch, Snacks and Dinners too! Perfect for Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Childminders and Groups.

The Giggles Factory (25 miles)

Sudbury

The Giggles Factory Childrens indoor playcentre In Sudbury

Crazy Kids Adventure Play (26 miles)

Braintree

Crazy Kids Adventure Play An exciting wonderland of fantasy and adventure play awaits! A massive, air conditioned, modern warehouse fitted out for high adventure and excitement in a controlled and monitored environment. This is children's playtime entertainment at it's very best and safest.

Wild n Wacky (27 miles)

Harlow

Wild n Wacky A state of the art, jungle-themed indoor play & party centre for 0 to 12 year olds offering play, parties, private hire and freshly prepared food and beverages. Facilities include: state of the art three-tier play frame, 160 seater air conditioned cafe, free wifi internet access, leather sofas and free customer parking.

Fun 2 Play (30 miles)

Thetford

Fun 2 Play Large 3 level play structure with 4 lane astra slide, spiral slide, tube slide, ball pool, spook room plus many more fun features suitable for older children.

Play 2 Day (31 miles)

Wisbech

Play 2 Day Children's play and activity centre for 0 to 11 year olds, with dedicated baby and toddler area. Also home to the 'Walk of Death' and the biggest drop slide in Cambridgeshire!

Jungle Mania Play Centre (31 miles)

Welwyn Garden City

Jungle Mania Play Centre A fab indoor play structure with three feature-packed levels and a separate toddlers area, containing a whole host of enjoyable and educational activities. Jungle Mania has over 65 play features

Futures Fun Factory (32 miles)

Luton

Futures Fun Factory Our indoor soft play centre is an ideal place for children to have fun in a safe and exciting environment, packed with creative play equipment with dedicated areas for toddlers and babies. Adults can relax in a warm and friendly environment while enjoying some light refreshments from Futures Cafe.

Hatfield Kids Funzone (33 miles)

Hatfield

Hatfield Kids Funzone Hatfield Kids Funzone, is a large indoor muti-level soft play centre

Birchwood Indoor Play Area (33 miles)

Hatfield

Birchwood Indoor Play Area A Softplay Centre on three levels for Toddlers and Children to enjoy. A variety of slides, tunnels and ladders to keep them entertained for hours.

Big Sky Adventure Play (33 miles)

Peterborough

Big Sky Adventure Play slides, climbs, inflatables and ball pools - electric mini go-karts suitable for 3-8 year olds and a monorail rocket ship ride

Activity World (33 miles)

Peterborough

Activity World Activity World's large framework of play area, which is for children up to a height limit of 1.5m, houses a variety of exciting play equipment such as "The Drop Slide", The Giant Spiral slide", The Giant Hamster Wheel" and the unique "Spiders Web Tangle Tower".

Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure (34 miles)

Cheshunt

Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure Indoor soft play area offering a warm welcome, delicious refreshments and a great place for kids to have fun. We also have a wonderful outdoor garden area with bouncy castle and slide. So come and join the adventure!

Playworld - Ocean Adventure (34 miles)

Stowmarket

Playworld - Ocean Adventure There are ball ponds, slides, a large inflatable play area (May to September), an aerial glide, slides, a spooky room, scramble nets and a toddlers' area.

Big Space Indoor Play Centre (34 miles)

Harpenden

Big Space Indoor Play Centre Parent friendly equipment so you can join in or watch more easily - Over 300m2 of Adventure Play Equipment for kids up to 12yrs including Freefall and Wavy Slides - Coffee Bar and lounge - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire

Jungle Adventure (35 miles)

Colchester

Jungle Adventure Huge jungle themed indoor adventure play offering terrific features like aerial glides, ball pools it rains in, cannons, trampolines, assault course and more. In the toddler sensory zone everything apparently comes to life, including a talking tree!

Dave the Clowns Fun House (35 miles)

Peterborough

Dave the Clowns Fun House Soft play centre open Tues to Sat from 10am to 1pm with daily play and play sessions for ages 0-8. Dave the Clown also offers private bookings and party bookings, disco hire, and bouncy castle hire for children’s parties.

DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre (35 miles)

St Albans

DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre - huge inddor play centre with separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. So you can have a sit down and a cup of tea while the kids run themselves ragged - job done!!

Wacky Warehouse - Needle & Awl (35 miles)

Rushden

Wacky Warehouse - Needle & Awl Wacky Warehouse Rushden - Needle & Awl - The usual Wacky Warehouse scenario - brilliant for letting the ankle biters run themselves ragged for an hour - hooray!!!

Peterborough Adventure Playcentre (35 miles)

Peterborough

Peterborough Adventure Playcentre As well as the indoor play area if you pre-book you can try your hand at a large range of adventurous activities including high and low ropes, mountain biking, orienteering, archery, aerial runway, slippery slope, outdoor peg-pole wall, indoor bouldering wall and problem solving activities.

Childsplay Adventureland (35 miles)

Colchester

Childsplay Adventureland For the older children there are three ball ponds with slides, a large spooky area fitted with special effects, aerial glide, spiders webs, giant rapids and a cascading ball foundation for them to explore.

Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre (36 miles)

Colchester

Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre This is the ultimate in climbing frames with over 5000 sq ft on three levels. Children will be entertained for hours as they bounce on the Aztec Ruins; scream in the spook rooms with strobes, smoke machines and skeleton squeeze rollers.

Snakes and Ladders (36 miles)

Dunstable

Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. Plus there's electric motor bikes, and for younger visitors a Home Corner, Water Play and Construction Zone. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax on comfy leather sofas in our comfortable café.

Toddler World (36 miles)

Dunstable

Toddler World Toddler World - Indoor play centre in Dunstable - ring for more details

Playzone at the Furzefield Centre (37 miles)

Potters Bar

Playzone at the Furzefield Centre Monster themed play area with many great and classic features for the under eights, attached to a leisure centre and visible from the pool. Has separate toddler section, suitably equipped.

Adventure World (37 miles)

London Colney

Adventure World The Adventure World soft play area caters for children aged 6 months to 11 years with 3 dedicated areas of fun, under 2's, under 5's and 5 - 11 years. Warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer it's the perfect place to escape whatever the weather.

Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights (38 miles)

Maldon

Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights It’s great place to take the whole family whatever the weather! There is an amazing giant play frame that is over 6 meters high with a series of exciting climbing structures and educational toys and packed with slides, fun areas to explore and loads more!

Wacky Warehouse - Priory (39 miles)

Wellingborough

Wacky Warehouse - Priory Wacky Warehouse Wellingborough - The usual indoor play structure which is particularly good to let the kids let off steam for an hour when the weather outside isn't great.

Paul's Pirates (40 miles)

Wellingborough

Paul's Pirates Paul's Pirates is an indoor play area in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. We are a family run business with a fun filled pirate ship for children to play on - including a ball pool, 2 slides, swings ropes, mangle, stepping stones, shooting canons, rope bridge and much more!

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (40 miles)

Chelmsford

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre We are a fun and exciting place for children to come and use up all their energy. We have a suitable softplay area for toddlers all on one level. Another softplay section on two levels for toddlers and youngters. Also a baby section with mats, baby gyms and toys.

Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre (40 miles)

Palmers Green

Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.

Cheeky Monkeez (41 miles)

South Woodham Ferrers

Cheeky Monkeez Play centre for children aged 0-5 years separate baby area for non- walkers. Strong emphasis on imaginative play. Cafe area for 40.

Kidspace Romford (41 miles)

Romford

Kidspace Romford Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! Kidspace is different. And proud of it. We have taken the very best elements of activities from the top leisure park operators in Europe and developed a new breed of centre.

Gymboree (41 miles)

Colchester

Gymboree Gymboree Play & Music offers interactive classes for babies and children from newborn to under 5. Our classes feature sensory stimulation, exploration and learning through play, music and movement.

Tumble In The Jungle (41 miles)

Walthamstow

Tumble In The Jungle A Jungle adventure for children big and small, allow them to let off steam, make new friends and explore our exiting Jungle themed soft play area.

Gambado Watford (41 miles)

Watford

Gambado Watford A dodgems track, carousel, climbing wall (only open from 4pm Monday- Friday during term time), huge playframe, toddler/ sensory area, licensed Yum Yum cafe, serving healthy options or treats for all, adult lounge with free WiFi and internet access and the icing on the cake fantastic party areas!

Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy (41 miles)

Ipswich

Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy The usual good quality Wacky Warehouseplay structure attached to the Punch & Judy pub - ring for details - great for wet days when you copuld do with an hour and the kids need a good runaround.

Clown Town Indoor Playcentre (42 miles)

Finchley

Clown Town Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.

Kids Play (42 miles)

Kettering

Kids Play With numerous fun indoor activities, you are sure to find something the whole family will enjoy. Kids can learn to climb the giant 25ft wall, whoosh down the 4 lane astra slide, scramble through tunnels on the giant playframe and race their friends on the dodgems. Plus if that's not enough, why not ride the ladybird carousel, bounce on trampolines or shoot the fun ball cannons?

Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre (42 miles)

Basildon

Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre - is a children's indoor soft play centre for babies to big kids.

Junglee Fun Hornchurch (42 miles)

Hornchurch

Junglee Fun Hornchurch Designed for the under 7s and run by a former Ofsted inspector, this colourful fully equipped purpose built soft play area is a great place for children to interact and burn off their excess energy.

Little Dinosaurs (42 miles)

Alexandra Park

Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.

Activity Land (42 miles)

Milton Keynes

Activity Land Awesome! Activity Land’s Outdoor Adventure Park is back with all its fun-packed activities included in the online entry price of just Ã‚£5! There's plenty new - the Bungee Swing, Water Walkerz, a huge sandpit plus all the old favourites including the 25ft climbing wall, giant inflatable slide and more!

360 Play (42 miles)

Milton Keynes

360 Play Explore the huge adventure play frame spread over the full height of three levels in our Indoor Play Centre. Visit 360 Street where childrens imaginations can run wild. Unleash your childs creativity, let them be artistic, messy and mucky without it mattering. Join a 360 class and develop your childs abilities.

Monsters Ltd Indoor Play Centre (42 miles)

Diss

Monsters Ltd Indoor Play Centre A secure environment where your "little monsters and angels" can play in safety. Cram packed with adventure and suprises, food and drink for all.

Sobell Leisure Centre (42 miles)

Highbury and Islington

Sobell Leisure Centre A soft indoor adventure playground for toddlers up to 1.45m tall (4foot 7inches) - three floors and thousands of square feet of excitement - Dedicated under 1m area - available to hire for childrens parties

Snakes and Ladders Ipswich (42 miles)

Ipswich

Snakes and Ladders Ipswich Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. Plus there's our Mini Play Street and toddlers seperate safe play area. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax on comfortable leather sofas in our café.

Partyman World Of Play (43 miles)

Basildon

Partyman World Of Play Basildon's BIGGEST indoor play centre! With the UK's ONLY indoor climb-able volcano! With a fully licensed bar and restaurant, two huge themed play structures, soft play, go karts, a football pitch, toddlers area, sensory zone, free internet access and comfy seating.

Wacky Warehouse - Millers (43 miles)

Little Billing

Wacky Warehouse - Millers Wacky Warehouse - Millers - There are indoor and outdoor play areas for the younger visitors, the Wacky is a purpose built building with safe play equipment for kids under 4ft 9ins tall.

Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre (43 miles)

Crouch End

Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre Playaway has apparently closed down - let me know if you know differently

The Kidzone (43 miles)

Berkhamsted

The Kidzone - the purpose built multi-level play-frame offers a challenge for the more energetic and adventurous child with it's Rope Bridges, Hamster Wheel and Drop Slide. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire

Cheeky Monkees (43 miles)

Corby

Cheeky Monkees Play Palace, Toddler Town and Baby Bay depending on the age of the child.

Parents Paradise (43 miles)

Bushey

Parents Paradise Indoor play centre with separate baby and toddler area, over 5's play frame, Go Kart track and Football Arena. Mezzanine floor with pool, air hockey tables and comfy sofas. The Paradise Cafe serves great family meals, snacks and the best coffee this side of Seattle!

Rascals The Fun Factory (44 miles)

Stamford

Rascals The Fun Factory Indoor play centre for children up to the age of 10. Has cafe and baby changing facilities.

Monkey Bizzness (44 miles)

Hockley

Monkey Bizzness Traverse climbing wall, 4 Lane waterfall Astra slide, Canon soft ball shootout guns, 5-a-side football and basketball court, separate under-5's area with mini cars, ball juggler, educational key panels etc

Wacky Warehouse - Lakeside (45 miles)

Northampton

Wacky Warehouse - Lakeside Wacky Warehouse - Lakeside - There are indoor and outdoor play areas for the younger visitors, the Wacky is a purpose built building with safe play equipment for kids under 4ft 9ins tall.

Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion (45 miles)

Watford

Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion - the usual Wacky Warehouse formula - big playframe inddor play centre - bung the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a break from the little darlings.

Rayleigh Megazone (45 miles)

Rayleigh

Rayleigh Megazone A unique, multi age family laser game, staff controlled and easy to follow.

Topsy Turvy World (45 miles)

Brent Cross

Topsy Turvy World - a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.

Berzerk Indoor Play (45 miles)

Northampton

Berzerk Indoor Play Great indoor play structure for the smalls to rampage around

Wam Bam Boomerang (45 miles)

Burnham On Crouch

Wam Bam Boomerang Indoor play and party centre, offering dedicated toddler area and much excitement and craziness for the bigger ones.

The Play Barn (46 miles)

Spalding

The Play Barn Dare you climb up to the giant's castle and escape down the tallest beanstalk slide in the country? Are you brave enough to walk on to the magic transparent view point and watch the ant-like people below?

Fun Farm (46 miles)

Spalding

Fun Farm Come and meet Harry the Spider in his Spooky cave. There is a Super Wavey Waterfall Slide, a fun Log Maze and Snakey Tube Slides

Small Monsters (46 miles)

Stanford-le-Hope

Small Monsters is an indoor adventure play area for the under five's and their parents.

Play2Day Indoor Play Centre (47 miles)

Ipswich

Play2Day Indoor Play Centre - is the area's children's indoor play centre with plenty of play for the most energetic children, seating for supervisors plus a well stocked cafe. You can play, party, eat and relax. You can also combine your stay with an exciting game at Lazer2day

Hullabaloo (47 miles)

Northampton

Hullabaloo The expansive play frame area gives your children an exciting and safe place to really kick off some steam. The stylish play area features 3 different slides and masses of activities you won't find anywhere else. If children need a helping hand from their adult carer, they are onto the play frame too.

Lets Play (47 miles)

Bourne

Lets Play - a four storey Pirates Galleon full of slides, balls, climbing and swinging with separate play area for the under 4's

Partyman World of Play (47 miles)

Grays

Partyman World of Play Join in the fun with a fantastic three level soft play structure, a majestic sports arena, super swirling slides, shooting ball cannons, drop slides and stupendous stage shows.

Planet Zoom (47 miles)

East Dereham

Planet Zoom The Planet Zoom play centre offers the youngsters the chance to run amok in complete safety and security.

Partyman World Of Play (48 miles)

Wembley

Partyman World Of Play Large kids play centre in Wembley. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London

Princess Diana Memorial Playground (48 miles)

Kensington

Princess Diana Memorial Playground Over 70,000 children enjoy this free playground each year. Kids love to play, explore, dash about, and let their imaginations soar in this magical space. There is a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various toys and play sculptures.

Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box (48 miles)

Greenford

Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!

Little Monsters (48 miles)

Harwich

Little Monsters Standard soft-play fare, toddler area, ball pit, slides and colourful toys etc.. Cafe on site, parties offered.

Bramleys Big Adventure (49 miles)

London

Bramleys Big Adventure - London's Most Central kids indoor playcentre with Gift Shop and Family Cafe. Great london day out idea for small kids and toddlers. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London

Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre (49 miles)

Southend On Sea

Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre Kids Kingdom has approximately 8,000 square feet of play including a 14 foot vertical drop slide and our own 14 foot JELLY MOUNTAIN as well as obstacle course climbs and run.

Play Rascals (49 miles)

Clacton On Sea

Play Rascals Indoor adventure play with a dedicated section for the under 3's, including ball pool, raised tunnel and slide and an array of toys. For the older children a fascinating labyrinth of nets, climbing walls and slides. Also outdoor play in summer.

Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms (49 miles)

Perivale

Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!

Zoomania (50 miles)

Aylesbury

Zoomania Aylesbury’s largest indoor play centre offers children a fun-filled experience. With three play frames to suit ages 0 to 11 years, birthday party rooms, sports court and relaxed café area, Zoomania is the perfect entertainment venue for all the family.

Gambado (51 miles)

Chelsea

Gambado - is family entertainment with a twist! Giant play-frame, dodgem cars, didi cars, carousel ride, free weekly activity classes, reading corner, and LOADS more!!! All this plus lots comfortable seating with free internet and wireless, regular email discounts for our members!

Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre (51 miles)

Sidcup

Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre 3 sections according to age groups,Baby,Toddler & Junior Zones - Ball Pond,Soft Play areas,Multiple level Play Frame,Helter Skelter (part see through) a large 4 lane Slide,Punch Bags etc. - available for children's party hire

Funtasia (51 miles)

Felixstowe

Funtasia kids indoor play centre housed with felixstowe leisure centre - ring for more information

Tumblers Indoor Activity Centre (51 miles)

Buckingham

Tumblers Indoor Activity Centre Children's indoor activity centre in Buckingham town centre. Coffee shop, very high quality food with healthy options. Large play structure + separate climbing wall and three party rooms.

Eddie Catz (52 miles)

Putney

Eddie Catz Eddie Catz has a softplay area, climbing frame, video games, kiddie rides and a café serving salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, frozen yogurts & smoothies. Holiday camps, after school clubs for kids 6-12 and weekday classes for under 5's - inlcuding Baby Signing, Music, Art, Dance and French - are popular.

Zoom Childrens Funhouse (52 miles)

Beaconsfield

Zoom Childrens Funhouse - indoor adventure soft play area for children aged from 1-12. The play area consists of tube slide, roller-squeeze, bouncy castle, rope bridges. Excellent restaurant with superb coffee and range of hot and cold food, we only use branded quality products. Weekend parties and after school parties available.

Farmer Freds Adventure Play Barn (52 miles)

Kings Lynn

Farmer Freds Adventure Play Barn East Anglia's state of the art adventure play area, offering children from 0-12 years a unique 3D play experience, stimulating their imaginations and transporting them to a vivid world of adventure and fun.

Snakes and Ladders Play Centre (52 miles)

Brentford

Snakes and Ladders Play Centre is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable cafe. Great day out in london for small children and toddlers too.

Treasure Island Soft Play (53 miles)

Swanley

Treasure Island Soft Play Soft play for the smaller household members in White Oaks Leisure Centre, which has loads to do - check weblink for details

Megafun Play Centre (53 miles)

Fakenham

Megafun Play Centre Slides and tubes and play centre play structure

Hugo's Play Centre (54 miles)

Richmond Upon Thames

Hugo's Play Centre Hugo’s Play Centre has apparently now closed it's doors

Adventure Kingdom (54 miles)

Bromley

Adventure Kingdom Adventure Kingdom is one of the biggest indoor play facilities in South London filled with ball ponds, slides, an air mountain and much more. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent

Funky Monkeys (54 miles)

Hounslow

Funky Monkeys Premier Indoor Activity Centre and Healthy Eating Café for children aged 8 and under. We provide pre-school activities for children to enjoy during the week. We also offer a range of exciting party packages including themed parties such as mini-makeover and cookery parties.

Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy (55 miles)

Colliers Wood

Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!

Eddie Catz (55 miles)

Wimbledon

Eddie Catz is more than a Children's Playcentre Ã‚Â– it combines an ample play structure, multi purpose sports pitch as well a great Café restaurant and grown up lounge area.

Heathrow Gym (55 miles)

Hounslow

Heathrow Gym Jumbo's Gym Playframe has Climbing Frames, Foam Pits, Trampoline, Bars, Beams, Climbing Wall and Soft Play Equipment and Aladdins Cave of magic is a unique Sensory Room designed for interactive learning and relaxation with a variety of activities, including sound, touch and smell

Monkey Bizz (55 miles)

Rochester

Monkey Bizz Lose yourself in the jungle of rope swings, slides and mazes. Hide in the spooky caves, 'swim' through the jungle 'lake' and escape over the rope bridge. Good idea if you're after fun family days out in kent with kids.

Playbarn (56 miles)

Poringland

Playbarn The Playbarn - a fun packed indoor and outdoor centre especially designed for children aged 7 or under.

Jungle Mania (56 miles)

Bourne End

Jungle Mania - Giant Soft Play frame for children from 3 to 11 years - Separate Toddlers Soft Play frame for the under 3's - Disco Room, Indoor Football / Basket Ball pitch and Party rooms overlooking the entire play area

Snakes and Ladders (57 miles)

Slough

Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable café.

Playtowers (57 miles)

Boston

Playtowers Playtowers is for children along with parents and is a great venue for birthday parties. Features include Ball Pools, Tubes, Slides and Cargo Nets.

WhizzKidz (58 miles)

Thame

WhizzKidz The indoor play area consists of a giant play frame, toddler play frame,sports arena, bouncy castle and much more. Outside there is another play frame and a sandpit, with further outdoor attractions coming soon.

Kidspace Croydon (58 miles)

Croydon

Kidspace Croydon Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! A fantastic day out for all the family!

Bumblebees Playhouse (58 miles)

Brackley

Bumblebees Playhouse Bumblebees Playhouse - a large soft play frame incorporating a 7m spiral slide, 4 lane astra slide, a traverse climbing wall and separate areas for both babies and toddlers and a few other surprises for the children to discover along the way. It's all themed with Ocean on the ground floor, Jungle on the first floor and Space up at the very top, only for the very bravest!!

Rainbow Playworld (59 miles)

Daventry

Rainbow Playworld A 13,500sq.ft. indoor play ground for the little tikes! There's a soft play centre aimed at 1-12 year old children. There's a large three tier play frame and an accompanying three tier toddler frame for the under fours

Cheeky Charlies Play Centre (59 miles)

Maidenhead

Cheeky Charlies Play Centre Large indoor play area with 3 levels with separate area for under 3's

Jupiter Jos (59 miles)

West Ewell

Jupiter Jos Soft Play Centre and Café with garden area. Open 7 days a week. We have a weekly activity programme and offer a party service.

Brewers Fayre Broadland View (59 miles)

Norwich

Brewers Fayre Broadland View Wacky Warehouse style "Fun Factory" indoor play centre attached to this large pub. Multi-levelled play centre which the kids running themselves ragged on. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids

Moo Play Farm (59 miles)

Brampton

Moo Play Farm Moo Play Farm - Play Barn has Softplay for toddlers and the BIG MOO playframe with SUPER SLIDES for children up to 12 years old. We also offer a PARTY ROOM for Discos and Karaoke. With underfloor heating throughout, you are guaranteed to stay warm whatever the weather

Fun Drum (60 miles)

Gillingham

Fun Drum Large indoor play centre with Tarzan swings, slides and a ball pool.

Family Tree Indoor Adventure Play (60 miles)

Bicester

Family Tree Indoor Adventure Play Indoor play area for children, Parties and restaurant.

Escape Children's Play Centre (60 miles)

Egham

Escape Children's Play Centre Escape Children's Play Centre - indoor play area, packed to the brim with excitement from ball pits to slides, with a jungle theme.

Antics (60 miles)

Warlingham

Antics Bright, colourful and fun - a social hotspot for mums and carers where the kids can exhaust themselves and the mums can do the opposite!

Tiny Town (61 miles)

Aylesford

Tiny Town Tiny Town' represents a new concept in Children's soft play areas with state of the art 3G astro-turf football pitches, changing room and bespoke party log cabins. The 20,000 sq ft 'Town' is made up of a number of soft play zones which are both educational and entertaining.

Playland (61 miles)

Wells-next-the-Sea

Playland Playland - a great indoor play centre this - great curly slide into ball pit and the 4 foam ball canons are a particular hit with my kids - lots to climb, bash and run around in!

Piglets - Indoor soft Play (62 miles)

Hersham

Piglets - Indoor soft Play Indoor Soft Play, Friendly Farm Animals, Outdoor Play, Lovely Things for Children, Proper Food, Cards and Wrapping Paper.

Fuzzy Eds Play Area (62 miles)

Wigston

Fuzzy Eds Play Area Indoor soft play area with toddler space as well as the main climbing play area with the usual selection of soft mayhem equipment.

Fun Tots Soft Play (62 miles)

Chertsey

Fun Tots Soft Play Colourful indoor play area with bouncy castle, ride on toys, tunnels and much more. Suitable for 0-5 years. Please note limited opening hours.

Piccalilys Play Cafe (62 miles)

Weybridge

Piccalilys Play Cafe Plenty to keep your 0-3 years entertained, foam padded flooring, trampoline, role play kitchen, tool bench, dressing up, slide and more.

Merry Go Round (62 miles)

Sittingbourne

Merry Go Round Children's adventure play centre, conveniently based on the Eurolink Estate close to the centre of Sittingbourne. Our aim is to provide children with a safe play area. We also have a specified area for the under 5s.