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Railways and Transport Attractions near to Leeds
Middleton Railway (4 miles)
Leeds
Middleton Railway The oldest working railway in the world. A working Accredited Museum of standard gauge industrial steam and diesel locomotives. In the modern Engine House learn how Leeds made more locomotives than any other city or town in England. Complete your visit with a ride on the train to where the Middleton Coal Mines once were.
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway (12 miles)
Shipley
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain (cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire in West Yorkshire. Looksa like a good idea if you're after fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Kirklees Light Railway (16 miles)
Huddersfield
Kirklees Light Railway Come along and take a 50-minute steam-hauled return trip along our 4 miles of 15" narrow gauge railway. Our large visitor centre offers facilities for the whole family, including a café, souvenir shop, a new adventure playground, an indoor play area and a miniature railway.
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (18 miles)
Keighley
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Step back in time and enjoy a train ride through the heart of Bronte country. Most services are operated by steam trains, but the railway also serves the local community, with many people using the morning diesel railcar services to do their shopping in Keighley.
York Boat (19 miles)
York
York Boat - see for yourself where Saxons fought Vikings in 1066, where monks entertained their guests and witches were ducked in the Middle Ages. Sit on the top deck or retreat to the warmth of the bar and lounge. Or even take a special evening Ghost Cruise!
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (20 miles)
Skipton
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Travel between Embsay station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at Bolton Abbey. Your journey takes you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre (23 miles)
Marsden
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre is Britain's highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel stretching through the Pennines from Diggle to Marsden on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Looks exciting and a great place to go if you're looking for family days out in yorkshire.
Real Aeroplane Company (24 miles)
Breighton
Real Aeroplane Company During summer weekends many of the `exhibits` can be seen flying in and out of the airfield and in addition the Real Aeroplane Company host their `At Home` Days where many more take to the skies to entertain the public.
East Lancashire Railway (36 miles)
Bury
East Lancashire Railway The service operates historic steam trains from Rawtenstall to Heywood passing over viaducts and through tunnels.There are special events throughout the year, such as Santa Specials and Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine.
Brookside Miniature Railway (41 miles)
Poynton
Brookside Miniature Railway Superb train ride for families and enthusiasts. Authentic detail in near half-mile circuit through the beautiful gardens of a large garden centre. Authentic GWR station, full-size signal box and museum of railway relics. Great place to go with the children if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (42 miles)
Pickering
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Britain’s most popular Heritage Railway carrying over 300,000 passengers a year. Travelling through 18 miles of beautiful North York Moors National Park from the market town of Pickering to Grosmont. On many days throughout the year you can now continue your journey along the scenic Esk Valley to our newest destination of Whitby.
Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway (44 miles)
Urmston
Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway runs most Sundays throughout the year from noon until 5pm and on last check was only 20 pence for a ride - bargain!!
Manchester Airport Tour Centre (45 miles)
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport Tour Centre Trained guides show the airport's facilities to over 20,000 visitors each year with superb audio visual and lecture facilities contained in the Tour Centre. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester
Steeple Grange Light Railway (48 miles)
Wirksworth
Steeple Grange Light Railway When you visit the railway you can enjoy a unique train ride through dramatic limestone scenery
Arctic Corsair (48 miles)
Hull
Arctic Corsair Come aboard Hull’s last sidewinder trawler the Arctic Corsair and let the crew take you on a guided tour and capture their imagination. You’ll hear all about life at sea and the dangers deep sea trawlermen faced in the Icelandic fishing grounds. For a FULL day out this is best enjoyed in conjunction with other local attractions.
Lakeside Miniature Railway (50 miles)
Preston
Lakeside Miniature Railway Taking the smalls on a miniature railway is an unforgetable experience for kids (and the parents as well!). One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Crich Tramway Village (51 miles)
Crich
Crich Tramway Village Take a tram ride through time. Step aboard a vintage tram and travel back in time along a recreated village street complete with working pub. Explore fascinating exhibitions and watch trams being restored from the Workshop Viewing Gallery. Childrenâs playground, tea-rooms, shops, and Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail.
Ribble Steam Railway (51 miles)
Preston
Ribble Steam Railway Visitors can travel behind one of the restored steam engines in old fashioned carriages enjoying a three mile round trip around the docks and along the riverbanks, then check out the museum and relax in the tea rooms.
Midland Railway Centre (53 miles)
Ripley
Midland Railway Centre There is a standard Gauge line which has steam and diesel hauled passenger trains. The main site at Swanwick has a museum devoted to the Midland Railway as well as a large collection of steam and diesel locomotives. It is a day out for the whole family with model and miniature railways
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (54 miles)
Leek
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway The lake railway uses miniature narrow gauge steam engines on its trains to give a 3 mile return trip along the side of Rudyard Lake.
Scarborough North Bay Railway (55 miles)
Scarborough
Scarborough North Bay Railway An historic 20" gauge railway, connecting Peasholm Park with Scalby Mills and the Sea Life Centre. This picturesque railway meanders almost a mile through woodland and lakeside scenery. With four 1930's steam outline locomotives, it is a delight for all ages. Great idea if you're after a family day out in Yorkshire.
The West Lancashire Light Railway (55 miles)
Hesketh Bank
The West Lancashire Light Railway The West Lancashire Light Railway - The whole family can also enjoy a visit, with the short train ride around a flooded clay pit behind coal fired steam locomotives dating from 1898. Refreshments, souvenirs, guide book etc., are availahle from the shop at Becconsall station
The Scarborough Spa Express (56 miles)
Carnforth
The Scarborough Spa Express A Wonderful Family Day Out. What better way to enjoy North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, visit the historic city of York or the seaside town of Scarborough, than by travelling aboard a vintage steam hauled train?
The Cambrian Steam Train (56 miles)
Carnforth
The Cambrian Steam Train Travel by steam in traditional carriages from Machynlleth to Porthmadog. Sit back and view beautiful Cardigan Bay on one side and the mountains of Snowdonia on the other. A day for all the family to relax and discover the magnificent Cambrian Coast, with countless leisure activities along the way.
Churnet Valley Railway (56 miles)
Froghall
Churnet Valley Railway An afternoon on a steam train is always a great idea for a family day out in staffordshire - especially if the kids are completely hooked on our good friend Thomas the Tank Engine. Childrens events held throughout the year featuring Barney Buffers and Churnet Valley's very own bear, Knotty Ted.
Saltburn Miniature Railway (57 miles)
Saltburn
Saltburn Miniature Railway Saltburn Miniature Railway - 15 inch gauge miniature railway, running from the seafront through to the Valley Gardens, Italian Gardens, Tea Lawn and Woodland Centre.
Saltburn Cliff Lift (57 miles)
Saltburn
Saltburn Cliff Lift Opened on 28th June 1884, this is the oldest remaining waterbalance cliff lift in Britain. Height of the lift is 120 ft, length of the track is 207 ft. Refurbished with stained glass windows. Links Saltburn pier, one of the few left in the country, with the town.
Newark Air Museum (58 miles)
Newark
Newark Air Museum The UK's largest volunteer managed aviation museum with 70 aircraft and cockpit sections from across the history of aviation. The types displayed include the Vulcan bomber, Russian MiG fighters and the Swedish Saab Viggen fighter. 2 Display Hangars, engine / artefacts displays, café and large shop. Regular special events.
Halton Miniature Railway (59 miles)
Runcorn
Halton Miniature Railway Known throughout the world to all enthusiasts, this railway system is staffed by volunteers. It has a track gauge of 71/4 inches, and operates a passenger service every Sunday afternoon throughout the year in the Town Park, Stockham Lane, Runcorn. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Cheshire.
Model Railway Village (63 miles)
Southport
Model Railway Village It is not unusual for children to want to spend all day with their parents or grand parents at the Model Railway Village, just watching or following their favourite model train whilst it meanders around the 1.5 acres of beautiful miniature landscape.
Foxfield Railway (63 miles)
Stoke on Trent
Foxfield Railway Relax & experience the nostalgia of this unique heritage railway, winding you gently on a 5 1/2 mile round steam journey over ever changing gradients and through beautiful picturesque North Staffordshire countryside.
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway (64 miles)
Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway The East Coasts last remaining narrow gauge steam railway, a unique attraction not to be missed! Frequent Special Events. Brief Encounters Tea Room. Station Masters Gift Shop.
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway (65 miles)
Ludborough
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway We are the only standard gauge steam railway in Lincolnshire open to the public. The location is part of the original Great Northern Railway which opened in 1848.
Great Central Railway (66 miles)
Ruddington
Great Central Railway Along with access to nearly 10 miles of the ex. GCR mainline in Nottinghamshire, the Centre is host to a road and rail transport heritage vehicle collection, the Nottingham Society of Model & Experimental Engineers, a large model railway and the GCR Rolling Stock Trust.
Prince Bishop River Cruiser (66 miles)
Durham City
Prince Bishop River Cruiser The Prince Bishop River Cruiser is a one hour cruise that takes in many of the city's sights from the unique perspective of the River Wear. On the trip to the Cathedral you will take in some spectacular views of the cities bridges, the castle and many of the Durham University buildings.
Windermere Lake Cruises (67 miles)
Newby Bridge
Windermere Lake Cruises Windermere Lake Cruises - no.7 in the official tourist board attractions in the UK - so must be good!! Great idea for family days out in the Lake District.
The Yellow Duck Marine (68 miles)
Liverpool
The Yellow Duck Marine - Join us for a unique 1 hour amphibious sightseeing tour accompanied by live commentary around Liverpool's city and docks on a converted WWII DUKW landing craft. Whilst on dry land the tour takes in Liverpool's historic sights, then splashes down into the Salthouse Dock for a half hour trip of the dockland area concluding in the Albert Dock.
Amerton Railway (71 miles)
Stowe-by-Chartley
Amerton Railway The Amerton Railway is a 2ft gauge line, set in the rolling Staffordshire countryside, and situated at the very popular Amerton Working Farm
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway (72 miles)
Chester
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway is a 7¼" gauge railway located in the beautiful surroundings of Chester’s Grosvenor Park and is only a few minutes walk from the city centre. Fun for all the family and popular with young and old alike it has become one of Chester's top tourist attractions.
Showboats of Chester (72 miles)
Chester
Showboats of Chester Cruise along the beautiful River Dee,passing the sights of the historic City of Chester aboard our luxury boats, Lady Diana and Mark Twain.
Puffin Island Pleasure Cruise (73 miles)
Anglesey
Puffin Island Pleasure Cruise A very popular pleasure cruise which includes panoramic views of the Snowdonia Mountain Range, and chances to see much local birdlife and the seal colony at the easterly end of the island.
Great Central Railway (74 miles)
Loughborough
Great Central Railway One of the few places in the world where scheduled full size steam trains pass in motion on double track. The Great Central Railway has been voted number 12 in a list of the 50 great railway journeys of the world. Great if you are looking for family days out in leicestershire.
Lightwater Valley (25 miles)
Ripon
Lightwater Valley Lightwater Valley is simply bursting with over 40 rides and attractions and 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that'll twist even the bravest of souls and (new for 2011) 5 new rides in the swashbuckling world of Skeleton Cove!
Flamingo Land (39 miles)
Malton
Flamingo Land 400 acres of wild family fun. There are many white knuckle thrillers including Kumali, a suspended looping rollercoaster, rides for younger children, 5 family shows and an extensive zoo, home to many rare and exotic species such as giraffes, rhinos, hippos and lions.
Sundown Adventureland (46 miles)
Retford
Sundown Adventureland - a theme park specifically designed for under 10's - no age restrictions on rides
Gullivers Kingdom (48 miles)
Matlock Bath
Gullivers Kingdom 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.
Camelot Theme Park (51 miles)
Chorley
Camelot Theme Park An unforgettable, fun-packed day out awaits visitors to the enchanted kingdom of Camelot. Visitors can lose themselves amid the thrill of jousting knights, fabulous falconry displays, a spell-binding magic show - plus rides galore for children young and old!
Wheelgate Adventure Park (52 miles)
Farnsfield
Wheelgate Adventure Park A land of thrilling rides, amazing attractions and exhilarating activities are waiting to be discovered. From the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster and challenging Mini Diggers, to the indoor soft play Pirate Ship and Tropical House the fun is endless.
Gullivers World (54 miles)
Warrington
Gullivers World 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.
Peasholm Park (55 miles)
Scarborough
Peasholm Park Get yourself down to Peasholm Park with the kids, especially on weekends, there is so much to do. Take a ride on the North Bay Minature Railway, go for a ride on a dragon pedalo watch the Model Naval Battle, play some crazy golf, go to Kinderland and loads of special events going on all the time.
Alton Towers (60 miles)
Alton
Alton Towers In addition to our incredible rollercoasters, there are so many fantastic family attractions, live entertainment and endless hours of fun on offer at the Alton Towers Resort making it the number one family escape. 2010 sees Sonic the hedgehog spin into the Resort on the family favourite ride, Sonic Spinball!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (64 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Pleasure Beach There's something for everyone at Pleasure Beach with over 125 breathtaking rides, attractions and shows including the spectacular Hot Ice Show. Top thrill rides include the Big One, the UK's tallest fastest rollercoaster. NEW FOR 2011 NICKELODEON LAND with amazing rides and attractions for all ages including SpongeBob's Splash Bash, Dora's World Voyage.
Pleasure Island (64 miles)
Cleethorpes
Pleasure Island Pleasure Island Theme Park is still the best value day out on the East Coast with its fantastic package of over 50 rides and attractions. Great idea for if you're after family days out in Lincolnshire.
Adventure Valley (69 miles)
Durham
Adventure Valley Located in Brasside, Durham and comprising six action packed play zones (with 3 undercover), you'll discover the very best in family adventure, farm fun and indoor play.
The World of Beatrix Potter (69 miles)
Bowness-on-Windermere
The World of Beatrix Potter The World of Beatrix Potter is a magical attraction for all the family. Inside all 23 Peter Rabbitâ„¢ tales are brought to life with sights, sounds and even smells. Outdoors you can explore the delightful new Peter Rabbitâ„¢ Garden. Our family-friendly Tea Room serves the freshest produce from the garden and our shops are packed with Peter Rabbitâ„¢ gifts.
Beamish Wild Adventure Park (74 miles)
Stanley
Beamish Wild Adventure Park Located half way between Durham and Newcastle the center is brimming with amazing new activities. Tractor Rides, Archery, Tree Climbing and the aerial acrobatics of our Birds of Prey shows are to name but a few. Check out our listing and website for full details.
Roundhay Tropical World (2 miles)
Leeds
Roundhay Tropical World Keep a look out for exotic animals on your journey, you will discover snakes, spiders, Meerkats and Lemurs along with many unusual topical insects as you go through the tropical island.
Ponderosa (11 miles)
Batley
Ponderosa Ponderosa is open to everone of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes.
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (17 miles)
Halifax
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience Jungle Experience at Manor Heath Park, Halifax is a tropical oasis packed with fish, quail, terrapin and butterflies as well as a collection of plants from all over the world, where visitors can enjoy the all year round tropical atmosphere.
Nidderdale Llamas (20 miles)
Harrogate
Nidderdale Llamas A llama trekking centre and animal petting farm. Visit the farm, take a llama for a walk or if your over 10yrs why not go llama trekking! You don’t ride llamas, but they are great walking companions and carry your picnic! Birthday parties a speciality! Refreshment area. Pre-Booking essential.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (29 miles)
Doncaster
Yorkshire Wildlife Park From Wallaby Walkabout to land of the Tigers all the kids' furry favourites are here! Very child friendly.
Thorp Perrow Gardens, Falcons, Meerkats (31 miles)
Bedale
Thorp Perrow Gardens, Falcons, Meerkats The ultimate family day out with birds of prey, meerkats, wallabies, ostriches and Belgian hares amongst other wildlife providing the enjoyment of hands on experience for all the family in the finest collection of trees and shrubs in the country set in 85 acres of beautiful gardens with playground.
Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (34 miles)
Sheffield
Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr Discover a wild family day out and make friends with creatures great and small at Sheffield's Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre. Family friendly activities, demonstrations and events run throughout the year. Find us on Facebook and Twitter!
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (37 miles)
High Peak
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park boasts otters, 16 species of owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including, buzzards, pine martens, polecats, foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (38 miles)
Oswaldtwistle
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary Open facility working to rescue vulnerable equines, giving them rehabilitation and treatment. A valuable opportunity for the kids to learn about responsibility toward animals.
Bowland Wild Boar Park (44 miles)
Preston
Bowland Wild Boar Park Enjoy a picnic and take a ramble in our beautiful wooded countryside, view Wild Boar, Longhorn cows and deer in our scenic Ribble Valley Park - plus lots more.
The Deep (48 miles)
Hull
The Deep Discover the dramatic story of the world's oceans at Hull's award wining aquarium, which blends stunning marine life, fun interactives and audio-visual presentations. It's home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays! Highlights include Europe's deepest viewing tunnel and a glass lift ride through our 10m tank.
Matlock Bath Aquarium (48 miles)
Matlock Bath
Matlock Bath Aquarium From Piranahs to Terrapins. There is a large open pool which is fed by a thermal spring and illuminated at night containing common carp, mirror carp and koi carp. The fish may be fed by visitors with fish food obtained on the premises.
Turbary Woods (50 miles)
Preston
Turbary Woods Offers a unique collection of over 90 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species.
Park Rose Birds of Prey Centre (54 miles)
Bridlington
Park Rose Birds of Prey Centre Set in 3 acres of Woodland with over 50 birds of prey and owls on site, we also have picnic areas, regular displays and all day public handling with our child friendly birds. We have indoor colouring and conservation areas, a wildlife pond and a pet's corner!
Sea Life Marine Sanctuary (55 miles)
Scarborough
Sea Life Marine Sanctuary magnificent ocean tank has been spectacularly transformed to become Turtle Reef, with its own colourful Caribbean-style coral reef and hundreds of dazzling reef fish sharing quarters with turtles and tropical sharks.
Blackbrook Zoological Park (55 miles)
Winkhill
Blackbrook Zoological Park Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park (56 miles)
Filey
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park Grab the kids and come and discover this special
mix of animals, exotic birds, gardens and wild nature!
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (58 miles)
Milnthorpe
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Lakeland's Wildlife Discovery Centre is a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive 'hands-on' displays, which take you through 3,000 million years of evolution and follow the development of life on Earth - from magic molecules to mischeivous monkeys.
Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park (60 miles)
Lincoln
Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park Come along and enjoy flying displays, pig racing, tropical butterflies, snakes, reptiles, trout fishing and much more. Indoor and outdoor play areas for the children and barn style tea rooms for grown ups to relax.
Knowsley Safari Park (60 miles)
Prescot
Knowsley Safari Park The safari park has around 30 species of mammal roaming 200 hectares of land, plus a few birds, reptiles and invertebrates.
Cheshire Falconry (61 miles)
Northwich
Cheshire Falconry Enjoy the Junior Owl Experience at the Cheshire Falconry Centre. Using the most calm and tolerant birds of prey in the collection, children will have the experience of a lifetime as they fly an owl for the first time.
Blackpool Zoo (62 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Zoo - is home to over 1500 animals of more than 400 species including big cats, giraffes, gorillas, elephants, orangutans and many more, providing a fantastic day out for everyone from 3 months to 103! You can even meet 32 dinosaurs in their superb prehistoric gardens. Great idea for family days out in Lancashire.
Blackpool Sea Life Centre (64 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Sea Life Centre Blackpool SEA LIFE Centre is home to one of the largest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. Discover a magical world under water including sharks, rays, seahorses and piranhas. Don’t miss our newest feature, “Jellyfish – Phantoms of the Deep!” An amazing all-weather family attraction!
The Jungle Zoo (64 miles)
Cleethorpes
The Jungle Zoo The zoo centres around a Tropical House in a spectacular jungle-like setting which includes a large water feature containing Red Eared and other Terrapins from North America and goldfish.
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (65 miles)
Cotebrook
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre Set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park offers everything for the perfect day out.
Monkey Forest (66 miles)
Trentham
Monkey Forest Monkey forest is 60 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows where 140 monkeys live in total freedom. You are plunged into the Barbary Macaques fascinating world as you hear rustling in the trees, chattering in a strange language of sounds and mimicry, and chasing of one another through the branches
Lakes Aquarium (67 miles)
Ulverston
Lakes Aquarium See things that swim, things that fly and things that bite!Lakes Aquarium allows you to visit the lakes of the world, along with those a little closer to home- making it a captivating centrepiece to the Lake District. Walk through our incredible underwater tunnel, home of the breath taking diving ducks.
Blue Planet Aquarium (69 miles)
Ellesmere Port
Blue Planet Aquarium Blue Planet Aquarium has over 100 living displays in six themed areas showcasing a spectacular variety of life from the deep.
Visit our Caribbean Reef display, complete with 230ft underwater tunnel, which houses Europe's largest collection of sharks – including the Jawsome three metre long Sand Tiger Sharks.
ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (70 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.
Chester Zoo (70 miles)
Chester
Chester Zoo Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as the 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, they also offer first class facilities that ensure your day out really is as enjoyable as possible.
British Wildlife Rescue Centre (71 miles)
Stafford
British Wildlife Rescue Centre Centre for treatment of sick and injured British wildlife. Displaying animals and birds which cannot be released to the wild.
Rushmoor Country Park (71 miles)
Louth
Rushmoor Country Park All Creatures Great and Small waiting to meet you and be picked up and cuddled. Large play areas, bouncy castle and excellent tea room. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Lincolnshire.
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (71 miles)
Wirral
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm is home to a variety of farm animals, including pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and geese. It's a great opportunity for children of all ages to meet and learn about farm animals up close.
Predator Experience (71 miles)
Lake DIstrict
Predator Experience Not a falconry centre, and are not open to causal visitors. They specialise in pre-booked interactive experiences for the adventurous of spirit, and those who are just fascinated by birds of prey!
South Lakes Wild Animal Park (72 miles)
Dalton-in-Furness
South Lakes Wild Animal Park Prepare to be truly amazed with penguins, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, kangaroos, lemurs, monkeys and much much more – you will not experience anything like this anywhere else in the UK!
Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (73 miles)
Eccleshall
Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre - a small sanctuary for unwanted and mistreated exotic animals and birds of prey. Home to a wide variety of creatures, Owls, Hawks, Snakes, Monkeys, Raccoons, Lynx, Lizards and much more it's a great afternoon out for the family.
Thackray Museum (1 miles)
Leeds
Thackray Museum Visit the award-winning Thackray Museum for a lively and fun day out for everyone. From a Victorian operating theatre to the wonders of modern surgery, the museum's galleries, collections and interactive displays bring to life the history of medicine.
Leeds City Museum (2 miles)
Leeds
Leeds City Museum The Museum offers an exciting and fun day out for visitors of all ages. Showcasing exhibitions, displays, interactive games, video displays, shop and cafe, the museum is a great cultural addition to the heart of Leeds.
National Media Museum (11 miles)
Bradford
National Media Museum - an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
National Coal Mining Museum (13 miles)
Wakefield
National Coal Mining Museum Put on your hard hat and battery lamp, step into the 'cage' and descend 140m underground; follow your ex-miner Guide through the chilly, dark tunnels to find out how coal was mined and moved to the surface by men, women, children, ponies and machinery.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (15 miles)
Wakefield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park - somewhere different to go for family days out in Yorkshire. Been told it is very interesting, waiting for the people that run it to give more info for kids.
Ilkley Toy Museum (15 miles)
Ilkley
Ilkley Toy Museum The many exhibits feature dolls, dolls houses, teddy bears, tin plate toys, lead figures and a selection of games together with wooden and paper toys. Dating from 350BC to the present day the exhibits include this 1940's English working model fairground.
Eureka! The National Children's Museum (16 miles)
Halifax
Eureka! The National Children's Museum - is a unique experience especially designed to inspire 0-11's and adults of all ages! Based on the concept of learning through play every exhibit is must-touch and the 6 interactive galleries invite you to explore your senses. There is an outdoor park and Train Carriage for picnics and regular weekend and holiday events.
National Railway Museum (19 miles)
York
National Railway Museum National Railway Museum - for big trains, bigger rides and the biggest day out, come to York, to the worlds largest railway museum. Explore our three giant halls for a complete family experience packed full of incredible trains and interactive fun. Discover the fascinating story of the train.
Yorkshire Museum (20 miles)
York
Yorkshire Museum With archaeology, geology, biology and astronomy collections on view you won't run out of things to look at!
York Castle Museum (20 miles)
York
York Castle Museum One of Britain's leading museums of everyday life. It shows how people used to live by displaying thousands of household objects recreating rooms, shops, whole streets!
Barley Hall (20 miles)
York
Barley Hall See the sights, handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.
DIG (20 miles)
York
DIG Owned by the same archaeologists who discovered the Viking-Age City and created JORVIK Viking Centre. DIG offers you a unique archaeological adventure to get you on your way to becoming a real archaeologist. This is a one of a kind!
Yorkshire Museum of Farming (22 miles)
York
Yorkshire Museum of Farming 14 acres of parkland dedicated to Yorkshire’s farming past. Indoor and outdoor fun - livestock pens with lots of animals, adventure playground, toy tractors and plenty of open space. Museum displays include child-friendly interactives. Events run throughout the year and costumed interpreters are on site daily in the summer holidays.
Yorkshire Air Museum (23 miles)
York
Yorkshire Air Museum Experience the tremendous atmosphere of the award-winning Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial whilst admiring fascinating displays, such as the restored Control Tower, Air Gunners Room, and much more.
Clifton Park Museum (28 miles)
Rotherham
Clifton Park Museum One of the most modern and user-friendly Museums in the country, the twice nominated Museum of the year features famous exhibits such as Nelson the Lion and the breath-taking Rhinoceros Vase. Plus Lion's Den children's play area.
AeroVenture (28 miles)
Doncaster
AeroVenture - loads of things to see including: Military Aircraft collection from propeller training aircraft to Mach 2 Jet fighters - Historic 60 year old RAF buildings including Bellman aircraft hangar and authentic wooden RAF huts - Helicopter Collection
Magna Science Adventure Centre (28 miles)
Rotherham
Magna Science Adventure Centre Power your imagination at Magna; the UK's first Science Adventure Centre and explore the four elements of fire, air, earth and water. Home to 'Sci-Tek' the largest science and technology playground in Europe, and Aqua-Tek the UK's largest outdoor water play area.
Towneley Hall Museum (30 miles)
Burnley
Towneley Hall Museum A range of indoor artistic exhibitions set within a large park which also offers play areas, golf courses and sculpture trails. Take a picnic!
The Fire and Police Museum (30 miles)
Sheffield
The Fire and Police Museum Come face to face with some of the most amazing vehicles and exhibits around!
Feel as if you're in the thick of the action and adventure, with the sights and sounds of the Fire and Police Museum Sheffield,
Weston Park Museum (30 miles)
Sheffield
Weston Park Museum Children and adults will love the animated new displays, specially designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egyptian Mummies, to a traditional butchers shop. From Snowy the polar bear, to living ants and bees. The citys amazing collections of beautiful, varied and unusual treasures will be brought to life by fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (35 miles)
Rossendale
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum Discover how raw wool and cotton were traditionally transformed into cloth, learn Lancashire's part in the Industrial Revolution, and see the giant waterwheel work!
The Fusilier Museum (36 miles)
Bury
The Fusilier Museum Home to the collection of the XX Lancashire and Royal Regiment Fusiliers, commemorating in total over 300 years of history and heritage.
Clitheroe Castle Museum (37 miles)
Clitheroe
Clitheroe Castle Museum New look galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of local history, heritage and geology. Features for younger children.
Museum of Transport (37 miles)
Cheetham Hill
Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.
Eden Camp (38 miles)
Malton
Eden Camp Housed in an original POW camp, a visit to our award winning museum will allow you to experience the sights, the sounds and even the smells of World War Two.We present the most comprehensive display of British Second World War history in the world, and also cover the First world war and post-1945 conflicts.
Greater Manchester Police Museum (38 miles)
Manchester
Greater Manchester Police Museum Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, not the city of commerce and corporate splendour but a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses.
Chinese Arts Centre (38 miles)
Manchester
Chinese Arts Centre Chinese Arts Centre is the international agency for the development and promotion of contemporary Chinese artists.Our work covers many areas including exhibitions.
The Manchester Museum (39 miles)
Manchester
The Manchester Museum Come face-to-face with live frogs and snakes, meet Stan the T.rex or see a helmet made from the skull of a porcupine fish. Draw, play and relax, get up close to objects, follow trails or borrow a backpack full of gallery activities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Manchester with kids.
Vernon Park Museum (39 miles)
Stockport
Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.
Museum of Science and Industry (39 miles)
Manchester
Museum of Science and Industry The whole family has fun at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) in Manchester. Situated in five large buildings packed with exciting galleries, exhibitions and daily events, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Hat Works (39 miles)
Stockport
Hat Works The UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear! An award winning interactive Visitor Attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed ex hat factory. Fun and educational.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (40 miles)
Blackburn
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery A fascinating collection of art which includes oils and watercolours, Japanese prints and Christian icons.
The Lowry (41 miles)
Salford Quays
The Lowry The Lowry is a spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, café/bars, gift shop and Tourist Information Centre. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, work by Britain’s most popular artist alongside contemporary art plus a wealth of fabulous theatre entertainment and participatory activity for all ages.
Ryedale Folk Museum (41 miles)
Pickering
Ryedale Folk Museum Large open air museum for all the family. The museum contains reconstructed buildings including a 1950s post office, iron age roundhouse, Elizabethan manor house and model village, and focuses on life in Ryedale through the ages. The museum also has a Blacksmiths, and livestock such as pigs, sheep and chickens.
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (42 miles)
Bolton
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive If you're looking for a free fun family outing, Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive is the place for you. There?s a special children?s activity corner, and an exciting programme of family friendly events all year round, as well as plenty of themed activities during the holidays.
Bolton Steam Museum (42 miles)
Bolton
Bolton Steam Museum A magic place for all the family. 25 old stationary steam engines have been rescued and restored- some of the engines which once drove the cotton mills of Lancashire (the oldest is around 170 years old! Most will be running in steam and admission is free.
Ferens Childrens Art Gallery (48 miles)
Hull
Ferens Childrens Art Gallery Free entry art gallery with excellent children's section with art aimed specifically at six to nine year olds.
Streetlife - Hull Museum of Transport (48 miles)
Hull
Streetlife - Hull Museum of Transport the Streetlife Museum tells the story of 200 years of transport in Hull. Old and young alike will enjoy climbing aboard the old corporation trams, getting their bones shaken on the simulated mail-coach ride and taking in the sights, sounds and smells (phew!) of a steam locomotive goods station. Then there’s the motor car gallery, the bicycle gallery, the toy displays, the old shops...
Making It! Discovery Centre (49 miles)
Mansfield
Making It! Discovery Centre - great for family fun - "hands on" interactive exhibits on two floors explaining how things are made. Each paying visitor receives a basket of component parts to make up one of ten kits - it's yours to take home. Open during Nottinghamshire school holidays. We have a programme of 2hr special events for children during the school hols - see website for details.
Harris Museum & Art Gallery (49 miles)
Preston
Harris Museum & Art Gallery We’re a family-friendly museum and art gallery in the heart of Preston city centre. Visit our museum because we know how to make history and art fun! We’ve got a programme of regular hands-on workshops for families as well as permanent activities whatever time of day you arrive.
Preston Park and Museum (50 miles)
Stockton On Tees
Preston Park and Museum As well as the museum, Preston Park also has a range of permanent attractions including exotic bird life in the aviary and wildfowl pond and many riverside and woodland paths. You can walk amongst hundreds of beautiful butterflies at Butterfly World, take a ride on the Tees Small Gauge Railway or boat on the river. There's also a safe surface play area for children and a cafe.
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (52 miles)
Macclesfield
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Our science centre allows families to come and discover the wonders of the Universe and learn about the workings of Jodrell Bank.
Dorman Museum (53 miles)
Middlesbrough
Dorman Museum With ever changing exhibitions - 8 galleries and 3 exhibition spaces, there's something for everyone and plenty of hands-on activities, objects and children's trails.
The Bowes Museum (53 miles)
Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum A wonderful day of discovery awaits you and your family at The Bowes Museum! Explore the stunning galleries through interactive displays and get arty with our hands-on activities and events. From marvellous masterpieces to curious collections there's something for everyone at The Bowes Museum!
Lancaster Maritime Museum (56 miles)
Lancaster
Lancaster Maritime Museum The museum covers the maritime trade of Lancaster, the history of the port, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing industry of the Lune Estuary and Morecambe Bay using sound, smells, reconstructions and audiovisuals. Features include four restored local fishing vessels, and an aquarium.
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum (57 miles)
Saltburn by the Sea
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum The Museum today offers visitors an opportunity to experience the underground world of a real ironstone mine and to explore the skills, customs and life of the Cleveland miner. It was these miners that helped make Cleveland the most important Ironstone mining district in Victorian and Edwardian Britain.
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (59 miles)
Runcorn
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens A safe and friendly place to explore history and get close to nature! Explore and enjoy as a family - it's a museum, a garden, woodland, a nature haven, an art adventure and a peek into the past all rolled into one!
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (61 miles)
Widnes
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre For a great family day out, visit Catalyst, where science and technology come alive through a host of interactive exhibits and hands-on displays. Our award winning centre has three galleries to explore including the glass walled rooftop Observatory reached by the scenic glass lift. Science has never been so much fun!
Wollaton Hall and Park (62 miles)
Nottingham
Wollaton Hall and Park Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions exploring art and the environment.
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (62 miles)
Stoke-on-Trent
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses the world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. Reginald Mitchell's WW2 Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Enjoy a light lunch in our Café Museum or browse in The Foyer shop. Childrens activities throughout holidays plus art club Saturdays during term time.
Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (65 miles)
Ashbourne
Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood The museum of Childhood is closed during 2007 for redevelopment. A few displays are shown in the basement of the hall, but it is not fun for kids at the moment.
Lakeland Motor Museum (66 miles)
Grange-over-Sands
Lakeland Motor Museum Over 30,000 motoring related exhibits including many reminiscent rarities, tastefully presented in a rather quaint former Shire Horse Stables and courtyard setting.
Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour (66 miles)
Liverpool
Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart!! Every football fan would love to walk out the tunnel, sit in the dugout, visit the changing rooms - and they can. With a fantastic museum going through this great clubs history this is a must for any sports fan.
Victoria Gallery and Museum (67 miles)
Liverpool
Victoria Gallery and Museum Opened to the public in 2008, the VG&M is housed in the University of Liverpool’s famous ‘redbrick’ building. It contains a gallery, museum and cafe, all housed in stunning Victorian architecture.
World Museum Liverpool (67 miles)
Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool World Museum Liverpool combines historic treasures from across the globe with the latest interactive technology to make an unbeatable family day out. Our collections include archaeology, ethnology and physical sciences as well as Britain’s only free Planetarium. With everything from live bugs to Egyptian mummies, there’s something for everyone inside.
Liverpool War Museum (68 miles)
Liverpool
Liverpool War Museum Housed beneath the streets of Liverpool, this museum was the nerve centre in the battle of the atlantic during WWII. Fascinating stuff.
Underwater Street (68 miles)
Liverpool
Underwater Street Paint the Mini, pan for gold or take a stroll down Imagination Street. Experiment in the lab, step inside a giant bubble or design and create at the "make and take" tables. Six unique zones and a full service café provide the perfect venue for a family day out.
Beatles Story (68 miles)
Liverpool
Beatles Story Located within Liverpool's historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction that will transport you on an enlightening and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. See how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled into the dizzy heights of worldwide fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time. Hear the story unfold through the "Living History" audio guide narrated by John Lennon's sister, Julia.
Spaceport (68 miles)
Wirral
Spaceport Blast off on a virtual journey through space and time at Spaceport, the amazing space-themed attraction at Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wirral. Become a virtual astronaut in our incredible 360 degree, fully immersive Space Dome show where our latest production, ASTRONAUT, will take you from Earth to space..... and beyond!
Killhope Lead Mining Museum (73 miles)
Bishop Auckland
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Voted the Most Family Friendly Museum, take a guided tour of the mine, become a washerboy and find galena. Woodland walks, Red Squirrels, exhibitions, shop and cafe a great day out in the country for the whole family. Winner of Tourism award 2008 Small Attraction of the year, Gold standard Green Tourism Business and quality badge holder of Learning outside of the Classroom 2009
Charnwood Museum (74 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.
The Dock Museum (74 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness
The Dock Museum explore the fascinating history of Barrow-in-Furness, and discover how it grew from a tiny 19th Century hamlet to the biggest iron and steel centre in the world, and a major ship-building force, in just 40 years + kids adventure playground.
Beamish Open Air Museum (74 miles)
Beamish
Beamish Open Air Museum - makes the past comes to life. Beamish is unique. This is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside. A great family day out.
Ashby de la Zouch Museum (74 miles)
Ashby de la Zouch
Ashby de la Zouch Museum Local history museum with special events for families and children. Open all the year round with interesting exhibitions, models and children’s activity sheets. Specially designed hands-on activities for pre-booked school groups and other organised children’s groups.
Lightwaves Leisure Centre (9 miles)
Wakefield
Lightwaves Leisure Centre Come and visit Lightwaves Leisure Centre, where we offer family fun for everyone. We have a great leisure pool, which promises plenty of fun for all the family. The geysers, waves and water slide will ensure everyone has a splashing time.
Shipley Pool (12 miles)
Shipley
Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.
The Hydro (13 miles)
Harrogate
The Hydro The Hydro offers three swimming pools (diving, main and teaching), Brimhams Fitness Centre - with gym, dance studio, indoor cycling studio, health and beauty studio, springboard and highboard diving, Harry's Place crèche, The Energy Bar cafe and more.
Ilkley Pool and Lido (15 miles)
Ilkley
Ilkley Pool and Lido Heated indoor and outdoor pools with other sporting opportunities on site to pre book. Lido open May to September.
Halifax Swimming Pool (16 miles)
Halifax
Halifax Swimming Pool 25 metre swimming pool, with separate teaching pool and diving facilities. Comprehensive Learn to Swim programme, plus Lifesaving, Competitive Swimming Training, Diving and Synchronised Swimming lessons available - all to pre-book.
Metrodome Leisure Complex (19 miles)
Barnsley
Metrodome Leisure Complex Have a fun filled session in the metrodome waterpark. With waves in the lagoon pool, three great white knuckle rides and two slides for the young 'uns. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Water World (22 miles)
York
Water World Water World - where the kids can slide down one of the three exciting flume rides, dare them to face 'The Edge', swim against the waves, ride the 'Torpedo Tube' or endure the 'Rapids Descent! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Yorkshire.
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool (29 miles)
Nelson
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool has a wave machine, a roof high water slide and a beachside playland - a soft play area ideal for young children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Maltby Swimming Centre (30 miles)
Rotherham
Maltby Swimming Centre - swimming facilities and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.
Ponds Forge (31 miles)
Sheffield
Ponds Forge Come down and make a splash at Ponds Forge leisure pool! Whizz through the 2 flumes, float along the lazy river or jump through the big waves. There is also a smaller fun pool, for parent and toddler swimming!
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool (35 miles)
Helmsley
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool 20m heated outdoor pool.
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (35 miles)
Hope Valley
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool Uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from March to September.
Hyde Leisure Pool (35 miles)
Hyde
Hyde Leisure Pool 'Red Ripster' Aqua slide - Wave machine - White water channel - Water cannons - Geysers - Bubble Pool - Cafe and air conditioned eating area. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Manchester Aquatics Centre (39 miles)
Ardwick
Manchester Aquatics Centre The Manchester Aquatics Centre is the fantastic venue purpose built for the Commonwealth Games.
There are special family sessions which have been specifically designed for those with children. These sessions offer a calm and enjoyable environment for young and old alike. The perfect family day out!
Splash at Riverside (41 miles)
Blackburn
Splash at Riverside No special play features beyond the standard pools BUT they are chlorine free pools which is a big plus for children with asthma or delicate eyes!
Waves Water Fun Centre (41 miles)
Blackburn
Waves Water Fun Centre If you are looking for family days out in Lancashire, Waves has a lagoon shaped pool, Alien space bowl water feature, children’s shipwreck slide, jacuzzi, waves machine, a vending area and a Regency Gym.
Queens Park Sports Centre (41 miles)
Chesterfield
Queens Park Sports Centre Ride the hipper dipper waterslide 185ft long (bigger than your average flume). Plus 33m pool with diving area for 1, 3 and 5m boards. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids
Tyldesley Pool (45 miles)
Tyldesley
Tyldesley Pool Standard, teaching and diving pools with regular 'fun and floats' sessions, kids' parties, and holiday activities. For toddlers the Swim Tots session includes music and toys in a safe and controlled environment.
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool (46 miles)
Ingleton
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool Community run heated lido open 29th May to 4th September. Worth looking out for their fun special events!
Water Meadows (49 miles)
Mansfield
Water Meadows Leisure Lagoon - Wave Machine - 50m Twister Flume - Falling Rapids Ride (only operates during peak times) - Fast Drop Flume (only operates during peak times) - Geysers & Water Cannons - 25m 6 lane Competition Pool. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Nottinghamshire
The Dolphin Centre (49 miles)
Darlington
The Dolphin Centre An outstanding pool complex that includes an
8-lane, 25m competition standard swimming pool, Training Pool, Interactive Toddler Pool, 1m, 3m and 5m Board Diving Pool and two water-slides as well as an Under The Sea themed indoor play area.
Woodford Leisure Centre (49 miles)
Hull
Woodford Leisure Centre Multi functional leisure facility from every kind of dry sports activity you can think of, to the only lesiure pool in the area, the Pirates Paradise pool boasts a shipwrecked boat, water cannons, diving bell and slide. There is also a relaxation area on the poolside for you if you use the sauna or steam room located on poolside.
Splash (52 miles)
Stockton-on-Tees
Splash Stockton's newest leisure facility has been designed to meet 21st century needs. The complex includes a 25 metre pool with wave machine and water features, offering leisure and training facilities for swimmers at all levels. a learner pool, spa pool and flume slide complete the water based features.
Nye Bevan Pool (56 miles)
Skelmersdale
Nye Bevan Pool Offering standard swimming fare with a diving pool and two diving boards for public use.
Yarborough Leisure Centre (56 miles)
Lincoln
Yarborough Leisure Centre Diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and many other activities on site besides - some of which may need pre-booking.
Bridlington Leisure World (57 miles)
Bridlington
Bridlington Leisure World The waves and slides and extensive water features in the fun pool undoubtedly cater for the great demand in school holidays and at weekends, but the needs of the serious swimmer, club, schools, lessons and special groups are also met through the 25m training pool and shallow teaching pool.
Grimsby Swimming Pool (61 miles)
Grimsby
Grimsby Swimming Pool The Pool is 25m by 6 lanes separate teaching Pool and Diving Bay with a 1m spring board and 3m stage with a inflatable slide. 60 station gym, group exercise room Sauna and Steam.
Beechdale Swimming Centre (61 miles)
Nottingham
Beechdale Swimming Centre With pool activities to cater for all ages and abilities from parents and toddlers sessions to club sessions and major galas, the centre offers a varied swimming programme for everyone.
Spennymoor Leisure Centre (61 miles)
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Leisure Centre has a free - form Leisure Pool with a large shallow water area and a maximum depth of 1.8 metres. A water slide and wave machine are also available, but these only operate during evening, weekend and school holiday sessions. The pool is approximately 18 metres wide and 30 metres long.
Mill House Leisure Centre (61 miles)
Hartlepool
Mill House Leisure Centre Offers a range of activities and facilites including swimming pools.
Waterworld Stoke (62 miles)
Stoke-on-Trent
Waterworld Stoke Experience the thrills and spills of the UKs 1st indoor water rollercoaster - plummet through the thunder and lightening in the black hole - speed through the thundering waters of the superflume - turn your world upside down and plunge into the deep blue water of the space bowl! You can RELAX along the lazy river, in the hot spa and bubble pools.
Dunes Splash World (63 miles)
Southport
Dunes Splash World A wet and wild water park offering a fantastic family day out for all ages and abilities.
With five fantastic rides, bubble spa, kids' play zone, poolside diner and our very own turtle, Murtle, you'll want to dive in and make a splash today!
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre (64 miles)
Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre Swimming Pools - 25m fitness pool with flume, waves and beach
Sandcastle Waterworld (64 miles)
Blackpool
Sandcastle Waterworld Have you experienced one of the World’s Largest and Wildest Premier Indoor Waterparks? Blackpool’s award winning Sandcastle Waterpark is a fantastic tropical adventure full of heart-stopping rides, water chutes with undulating twists and turns, cascading water features and tranquil glittering pools. Our many amazing rides and fantastic water fun are just the ticket for an exhilarating family day out!
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd (65 miles)
Liverpool
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd The centre has:
A twenty five metre four lane swimming pool with baby pool and flume slide
A Fitness Suite (suitable for over eight years)
Four 7-a-side all weather pitches
Four floodlit 7-a-side football pitches
Free car parking
Lifestyles Garston (66 miles)
LIverpool
Lifestyles Garston The centre has:
A five lane 25m swimming pool
A learner pool
A water flume
A Fitness Suite (suitable for over 8 years)
Village changing facilities
A Sports Hall
4 badminton courts
3 floodlit synthetic grass multi-use courts
Car parking for 145 cars
Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (67 miles)
Nantwich
Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool Warmed outdoor brine pool. The outdoor pool is open for the summer season on May - October. Also has indoor pool with teaching pool and cyber cafe.
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool (67 miles)
Bishop Auckland
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool Come and enjoy the pleasures of outdoor swimming in a warm (tropical water temperature of 80+ degrees Fahrenheit), safe, family environment.
Castle Donington College Pool (68 miles)
Donington
Castle Donington College Pool Looking for something to do during the Summer? If so, why not come along to Castle Donington Community College and have a swim in their heated Outdoor Swimming Pool?
Shap Swimming Pool (68 miles)
Penrith
Shap Swimming Pool They have a 25m and toddler pool, separate changing rooms, showers, free use of floats etc and a fully stocked shop.
Europa Pools (69 miles)
Birkenhead
Europa Pools Europa Pools, Birkenhead - The leisure pool and kiddies' lagoon offers an exciting range of water features including two breath-taking water flume rides; the spectacular 'Beach Breakers' wave pool, geysers and water cannons. Great idea for family days out in Merseyside.
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.
Sandy Lane Aqua Park (71 miles)
Chester
Sandy Lane Aqua Park The Aqua Park includes 12 pieces of water equipment operated by sensory, touch pads. These are in place in the summer months and are replaced by play equipment in the winter period.
Billinghay Swimming Pool (72 miles)
Lincoln
Billinghay Swimming Pool Outdoor pool with slide, toddler pool and portable playpen.
Northgate Arena (72 miles)
Chester
Northgate Arena has a beach type effect swimming pools which has small slides for the younger visitor and a full size flume for the more adventurous - plus loads more sport facilities. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.
The Park Leisure Centre (73 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness
The Park Leisure Centre The Park Leisure Centre has two pools, both heated to a warm 29 degrees C. The Main Pool is a 25m, six lane deck pool that ranges in depth from 0.9m to 2.0m. The Leisure Pool is free form with a wave machine, water Cannons and an exciting 20m water slide.
Hood Park Outdoor Pool (74 miles)
Ashby de la Zouch
Hood Park Outdoor Pool Outdoor pool with other goodies nearby.
Littlelegz (4 miles)
Leeds
Littlelegz Children can run, play, and slide on a huge climbing frame filled with slides, roller squeezes, rope bridges and sensory zones, plus so much more
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms (5 miles)
Leeds
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms - indoor playcentre following the tried and tested wacky warehouse tradition of great indoor playcentre attached to a pub serving cheap drinks and food, so you can have a nice meal and drink while the smalls run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - job done!!
Polka Dot Kids Ltd (5 miles)
Garforth
Polka Dot Kids Ltd Kids can play, learn and explore in the play structure which features a dual 4m wavy slide, a football/ basketball pitch, car track and cargo nets. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Kids Club House Ltd. (6 miles)
Leeds
Kids Club House Ltd. Horsforth’s premier indoor soft play, activity and party venue. A challenging multi-tiered soft play centre, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0-12 years and a contemporary cafe bar. We offer a range of party packages which can be tailored to suit your needs.
Jackaboos (7 miles)
Leeds
Jackaboos Let your kids run wild in a safe, fun and clean environment while you relax with an authentic cappucinno and panini. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Leeds with kids.
Fuzzy Eds (7 miles)
Wakefield
Fuzzy Eds Especially designed to entertain children from toddler to around 10 years old, older children can use their very safe outdoor play area. Set beside a pub.
Playdayz Ltd (7 miles)
Leeds
Playdayz Ltd Fabulous playcentre with soft play area designed for babies, a toddler area, and a disco area and main play area designed for the over 5's.
Funalot Indoor Play Centre (8 miles)
Castleford
Funalot Indoor Play Centre Ball pool Soft play activity centre, Slide, swings and climbing net.
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon (9 miles)
Bradford
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon - 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!!!
Tiddley Peeps (9 miles)
Bradford
Tiddley Peeps Indoor play centre in Bradford - The main play area is great and there is also a separate baby area which has plenty of toys
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre (9 miles)
Batley
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre We are an indoor soft play centre with free on site parking located next to Alexandria Mills,Batley. The perfect place for your little ones to play in a safe environment. Ideal for kids parties and group bookings!
Funsters Childrens Play (10 miles)
Bradford
Funsters Childrens Play An Indoor Soft Play Activity Centre where children can have fun and play in a safe, clean environment.
The Play Station (10 miles)
Ossett
The Play Station This is an exciting new indoor play centre for 0-12 years which has a large climbing frame and slides, it has a football court and basketball court for the older ones. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Xplore (10 miles)
Castleford
Xplore Two attractions under one roof... plus a whole lot more! Xplore promises adventure and excitement for families and children of all ages. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Crazy Tykes (10 miles)
Wetherby
Crazy Tykes We offer a dedicated baby and toddler area, a climbing frame designed with total visibility in mind, softball cannons, a spiral tube slide and a four lane astra slide. We also have a mini astro-turf football pitch and a basketball net for the sportier customer.
Go Hyper (10 miles)
Dewsbury
Go Hyper Has 2 separate play zones designed to provide fun and activity in a safe environment for pre-walkers and children up to the age of 12 years old. Go Hyper is the perfect place to let kids exercise and learn through play.
Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat (11 miles)
Harrogate
Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat Wacky Warehouse - Flagship 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!! Also a great place to go for kids parties.
Diddy Middys (11 miles)
Cleckheaton
Diddy Middys A fantastic family place to visit. We are a fully air conditioned play gym with lots of toys and games along with a great play structure with slides, ball pool, football pitch and much more.
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree (12 miles)
Wakefield
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree - big playframe indoor play centre - drop the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a nice cup of tea and a read of the paper!
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer (12 miles)
Ilkley
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer The UK's award winning soft play and activity centre for children. 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!
Jimmy G's Playcentre (12 miles)
Shipley
Jimmy G's Playcentre This is a huge indoor playground for kids. with ballpools, inflatables, slides, ride on toys, etc. The kids absolutely love running and climbing on everything and letting off a bit of steam. There is also a separate area for toddlers - which is good for their safety.
Winkies (13 miles)
Harrogate
Winkies Fantastic! Thoroughly unique concept in tiny town role play, with kids' computers, trampolines and more in addition to the play frame.
Big Blue Frog (16 miles)
Halifax
Big Blue Frog Huge indoor play facility with slides, ball cannon, sports area and dedicated under 5 area.
Adventure World (17 miles)
Elland
Adventure World Indoor Party And Play Centre From Ages 0-9 Childrens Parties 9.30am To 3.30pm Mon- Fri 9.00am To 12pm Sat - Sun Private Parties Arranged Parties from 4pm Mon-Fri 12.30pm Sat-Sun
Fizzy Lizard (17 miles)
Huddersfield
Fizzy Lizard Adventure softplay for the under 8s, split into baby / toddler and Junior sections, with differing age suitable toys, activities and challenges.
Treasure Island Playcentre (19 miles)
Boroughbridge
Treasure Island Playcentre is a safe, clean indoor playcentre with for adventurous pirates aged between 0 and 7. Our other priority is giving parents the most relaxing time possible! Our coffee is second to none, and our home-made food has a great reputation.
Wacky Warehouse - Riverside Farm (19 miles)
York
Wacky Warehouse - Riverside Farm The UK’s award winning soft play and activity centre for children. 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!
Wacky Warehouse - Flying Legends (20 miles)
York
Wacky Warehouse - Flying Legends - following the tried and tested formula of great kids soft play structure with balls and slides and loads of climbing things, so the kids can have a great time running themselves ragged, while you put you feel up with a nice cup of refreshment - jobs a good 'un!!
Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre (20 miles)
Barnsley
Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre This is a bright and colourful multi level childrens adventure softplay centre with 2 Bouncy Castles, 7 Slides, 2 Ball Pools and lots more!
Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite (21 miles)
York
Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite 11,000 square feet of fantastic family fun.
York’s largest premier indoor adventure play area.
Fun Planet (21 miles)
Keighley
Fun Planet Playcentre with great play frame for the kids to run themselves ragged on
Playmania (23 miles)
Barnsley
Playmania a multi-level play area with slides, tunnels, three party rooms, including a disco room. It is open seven days a week from 9.30am-6.30pm alledgedly
Pirate Petes Indoor Playden (23 miles)
Doncaster
Pirate Petes Indoor Playden The Mill House incorporates the childrens indoor playcentre run by the aforementioned Pirate Peter. Guess it is run similar to a Wacky Warehouse.
Hullablloos (24 miles)
Sheffield
Hullablloos Hullaballoos is Sheffield's premier kids indoor play centre with soft play areas, ball pools, slides, bridges and much more.
Ali Bongos (25 miles)
Mexborough
Ali Bongos Three levels, featuring slides, swings and cargo nets, Sony Playstations and an outdoor activity area, there is enough to keep your little adventurers entertained safely for a few hours, while you relax next door.
Astrabound Inoor Play Centre (25 miles)
Doncaster
Astrabound Inoor Play Centre The newest and biggest indoor soft play centre in Yorkshire full of exciting features including a 6 metre daredevil drop slide, 4 lane Astra slide, ball cannon battle zone, spiral slide and interactive sports area.
Astrabound also has lots of party packages to choose from including Disco or Sports parties!
The Fun Run (26 miles)
Goole
The Fun Run Indoor play with crafts and activity sessions, dedicated toddler area and extensive menu at the cafe.
The Cheswold (27 miles)
Doncaster
The Cheswold Attached to a family oriented restaurant, this has a great little multi storey play area with a separate baby and toddler section. There are classic fun features like slides and ball pit in a safe, colourful environment.
Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller (27 miles)
Rotherham
Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!!
Camelot Play Castle (27 miles)
Rotherham
Camelot Play Castle Multi-level play structure with slides, ball-pit, party area
4Kids (27 miles)
Colne
4Kids Under new management, formerly Likkle Monkeys.There are two totally separate play facilities, one on the upper floor aimed at 5-12 year olds and a toddler area located on the lower floor specifically for the younger children.
Monkey Bizness (29 miles)
Sheffield
Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre (30 miles)
Nelson
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre Giddy Kippers - play on the amazing play zone, it's a fantastic, purpose built 3 storey structure with:
4 lane astra slide - Ball cannons - Balance beams - Splat pad - Ball bounce - Spiral tube slide
Kids@Play (30 miles)
Bacup
Kids@Play Due to the layout of the play frames it is easy for parents to keep an eye on their children whilst being able to sit down and relax with magazines and refreshments.
Jungle Mania Play Centre (30 miles)
Sheffield
Jungle Mania Play Centre Roar like a lion as you slide down our super fast 4 lane astra slide or get dizzy on the spiral slide, climb cargo nets and tumble towers, swing from the bish bags, crawl through tunnels and squeeze through the spiders web.
Megakidz Indoor Play Centre (30 miles)
Sheffield
Megakidz Indoor Play Centre One of Sheffield's favourite Indoor Play Centres. Here at Megakidz we are well known for our friendly atmosphere, relaxing environment and excellent facilities for both parents and their children. It's a place where your cheeky monkeys can run wild!
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (30 miles)
Oldham
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre Kids can monkey around in the jungle gym, slither down the spiralling snake slide, or become a hidden crocodile in the ball pit, and for the mums and dads we have comfortable seating, complimentary magazines, and a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food from our menu.
Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star (31 miles)
Burnley
Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star, a nice old stone warehouse building with the usual formula of kids indoor playcentre atttached to a very reasonably priced pub, so you can have a nice cup of tea while the kids run themselves into the ground for two hours - jobs a good 'un!
Just for Kids (31 miles)
Sheffield
Just for Kids indoor fun centre with rollerblading, bouncy castle, tube slide and a large toddlers' play area - ring for more details
The Play Arena (32 miles)
Sheffield
The Play Arena An exciting new family entertainment centre with a wide range of activities which will appeal to the whole family, from babies to adults, whatever the weather. At 18,000 square feet the venue is the largest in Sheffield. There is both indoor and outdoor play equipment.
The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre (33 miles)
Dinnington
The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre An exciting and adventurous indoor family entertainment centre for the under 11's (+5's for laser tag) combining fantastic imaginative children's play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating cafe, Massive indoor soft play equipment with slides, Ball pool, Sports court, car track, toddler's area, and disabled zone. The perfect party venue. We also have "Make a Bear" "Laser Tag" and gift sho
The Fun Depot (33 miles)
Ashton Under Lyne
The Fun Depot Bright and cheery age segregated play areas, a peaceful sensory room, fully equipped sports court, and a dedicated nursing and feeding room.
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (33 miles)
Mottram
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods A nice big kids play structure, overlooked by tables and chairs for the parents to sit on and take a break while the kids run round. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Runaround Play Centre (34 miles)
Sheffield
Runaround Play Centre A fantastic playcentre for kids complete with large play frame, 4 lane Astra Slide, Spiral Slide, Ball Cannons, Large Sports Arena, Traverse Climbing Wall and separate Toddlers Area with interactive touch screen TV and ball fountain.
Kiddly Beanz (34 miles)
Manchester
Kiddly Beanz Indoor two story equipment which is exclusively designed for 0-9s with a very high safety factor. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.
Runamok (35 miles)
Rossendale
Runamok Multicoloured multitiered adventure soft play with dedicated baby play area and cafe.
Little Treasures (36 miles)
Accrington
Little Treasures One of the undoubted highlights is a visit to the bouncy castle named the 'Black Pig.' They also have many slides and climbing areas, all meeting the latest safety standards
Muffins Play Barn (36 miles)
Malton
Muffins Play Barn A seriously fun and interactive play gym for children aged up to 8 years. Baby area with sensory lighting and comfy cafe; play gym with slides, ball pit, climbing etc.; and art corner.
The Play Barn at Settle (36 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn at Settle A great indoor soft play centre in the Yorkshire Dales where your children can run wild in a safe and friendly environment while you can relax in our comfortable seating and cafe area. We pride ourselves on our homemade food.
The Play Barn (36 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn - offers a space where parents and children will have a fun time, whilst the children are scrambling over the adventure course or testing their climbing skills on the climbing wall having fun in the spooky maze or perhaps sliding down the twisting slide.
4 Kids Play (36 miles)
Clitheroe
4 Kids Play For the under eights. A two story indoor play facility including slides and ball pool. They also have a bouncy castle and a separate baby area for smaller children.
Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse (37 miles)
Scunthorpe
Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse 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!
The Funky Farm (37 miles)
Northallerton
The Funky Farm - main area includes giant astra slide, ball pool, pulley & wow pool - Large football and basketball court.
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (37 miles)
Gorton
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand 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!!!
Playtime Soft Play Centre (37 miles)
Oswaldtwistle
Playtime Soft Play Centre - an indoor play centre for kids which has a variety of toys, play houses, a bouncy castle, ride-ons plus the soft-play structure.
Funtastic (38 miles)
Radcliffe
Funtastic Fabulous adventure soft play centre with a stunning array of features and age appropriate areas. They have a sincerely unique sports arena, and the resident 'dog' fudge regularly appears to dance with the children!
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (38 miles)
Stockport
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre The perfect place to visit if you care about cleanliness, great food and a safe, fun environment for the little ones! Our play areas are designed to stimulate, exercise and excite and there is something for all ages - from the tiniest tot up to 12!
The Jungle (38 miles)
Chesterfield
The Jungle - has a three level soft play centre, mini football pitch, with HUUUUGGE slides and plenty of party rooms.
Dandi Lion Playzone (39 miles)
Scunthorpe
Dandi Lion Playzone An air conditioned multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a clean, safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 - 12 years, with dedicated play zones for babies, toddlers and juniors.
KK5 Indoor Playcentre (40 miles)
Stockport
KK5 Indoor Playcentre KK5 Indoor Playcentre is a large playcentre suitable for children up to 12 years old. There are great slides for the older ones and a lovely soft play area for the younger kids.
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (40 miles)
Stockport
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre A fun soft play challenge on two levels with different activities to promote motor skills, coordination, increase activity levels whilst promoting social development.
Wackadayz (40 miles)
Richmond
Wackadayz - is a secure Indoor Play Centre. We have separate Junior and Toddler areas, an elevated Sports Arena, Bouncy Castle and Wifi available at not extra charge. Offering the opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a fun day out or select to sit back and relax with some refreshments while the kidz play.
ZuuKidz (40 miles)
Blackburn
ZuuKidz Ultimate indoor family play and party venue with over 10,000 square feet of fun for children of all ages, pamper packages for parents and disabled facilities.
Happy Daze Play And Party Centre (40 miles)
Darwen
Happy Daze Play And Party Centre Formerly known as Top Bananas, Happy Daze is under new management and has been refurbished to include a larger play area, improved party areas and the all new parents' chill out zone!
Wild Things (41 miles)
Stockport
Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (41 miles)
Chorlton
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre Three levels of soft play fun reaching a mind blowing 6.5m height. The fastest way to get down is on the fiery 3-lane astro slide – if you can make it past the Dragon. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House (41 miles)
East Didsbury
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House An indoor play building with a large number of games and play structure children under 4ft 9ins tall. We also hold Parent and Toddler sessions during the week. An excellent place to go for a good night out as the complex also has bowling, a cinema, health club, bingo and a Travel Lodge.
Captain Jacks Adventure Play (41 miles)
Retford
Captain Jacks Adventure Play Retford's fantastic soft play centre is an ideal place to relax while the kids burn off energy. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness, excellent customer service and our good food. With a separate area for toddlers and juniors and regular bouncy castles and games we aim to provide a fun and safe place to play and party for 0 to 13 year olds and a relaxing place for all adults!
Funizuz Play Centre (42 miles)
Stockport
Funizuz Play Centre Indoor soft play centre, ceramic pot painting studio, café, birthday parties, toddler activities, clay hand and foot imprints, children's fashion, accessories and gifts.
Dizzy Rascals (42 miles)
PIckering
Dizzy Rascals Indoor play boasting cargo nets, ball pool, jumbo slide, seperate baby and toddler area and cafe.
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (42 miles)
Trafford Park
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre Land of Play is a stimulating, safe, fun, healthy recreation area for children of all age groups, creating an atmosphere for pantomime and make believe
Little Rascals (42 miles)
Buxton
Little Rascals Indoor soft play centre and party venue. We offer dedicated play areas for babies, toddlers and juniors aged 0-10 years.
Our parties have been designed specifically with children and their parents in mind. Children play for 1 hour 20 mins and are then given 40 minutes to enjoy their food.
Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion (43 miles)
Worsley
Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion 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!!
Anchorsawayplay (44 miles)
Wythenshawe
Anchorsawayplay One of the latest and most challenging play frames in the country for both young babies to toddlers and for children up to the age of 11
Blue Kangaroo Play and Party Centre (44 miles)
Hull
Blue Kangaroo Play and Party Centre A fantastic Indoor Play Centre designed for children aged 0-8 years old. There's lots of play equipment and great kids party packages. A fun, safe and friendly environment to bring your children to play and develop new skills. Relax in the Cafe whilst you and the kids enjoy our facilities.
Kinderland Play Centre (45 miles)
Hull
Kinderland Play Centre Kinderland Play Centre, Hull is a new generation play experience. 4 challenging play areas, café bar, gift store, dance academy and award winning photographer all under one roof.
Antz in your Pantz (45 miles)
Timperley
Antz in your Pantz is a fantastic and unique adventure playcentre and art room in Timperley, Altrincham. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Cheshire with kids
Magic Garden (45 miles)
Driffield
Magic Garden Kids indoor play centre in Driffield - usually a great idea for kids birthday partys as well
Big Fun Indoor Play Centre (46 miles)
Hull
Big Fun Indoor Play Centre The play equipment is based around 4 monster slides. There’s a dropslide, 4 lane astro slide, double drop slide into a ball pool and a tube slide, all of them perfect for the ultimate thrill.
FunForest (46 miles)
Brigg
FunForest A huge four levels of soft play, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, designed for children aged from 0 – 11 years, with dedicated play areas for babies, toddlers and juniors. Why not hold your child’s birthday party with us?
Little Monkeys (46 miles)
Hull
Little Monkeys Fun for kids of all ages at the Little Monkeys indoor playcentre.
Safe Play Centre (46 miles)
Preston
Safe Play Centre Private hire personal service soft play for special needs children. Truly magical range of interactive equipment purpose designed.
Giddy Kids Play Centre (46 miles)
Preston
Giddy Kids Play Centre Giddy Kids Play Centre - kids indoor playcentre in Preston
Little Monsters Mayhem (47 miles)
Salford
Little Monsters Mayhem Little Monsters Mayhem is an indoor play centre; we cater for children from a few weeks old to 11 years. Our Rainforest themed play frame has 3 lanes, waterfall themed slide, sports court, separate toddler frame and padded baby area.
Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay (47 miles)
Chorley
Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay - Inoor play centre is a mixture of ball pools, scramble nets, Skull Island and the giant galleon pirate ship make for fun play everyday of the week.
Monkey Bizness (47 miles)
Hull
Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds.
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre (48 miles)
Chorley
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre Be transported to Ancient Egypt for the adventure soft play, use the ice skating rink and when you're tired enough settle into the in house cinema with a hot dog!
Cheeky Monkeys (48 miles)
Chorley
Cheeky Monkeys - your children will go wild and enjoy a play environment, which boasts new and innovative play equipment. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Monkey Magic (48 miles)
Preston
Monkey Magic Safe, exciting and challenging fun including slide, football and basket ball zone, ball pits and tunnels; they also have a dedicated toddler play area.
Rascalz Play Area (48 miles)
Hull
Rascalz Play Area Facilities include a dedicated toddler play area (under 4s), a junior play area with three types of slides and a high tech interactive zone, with bluetooth dance mats and sport walls.
Little Lagoon at West View L C (48 miles)
Preston
Little Lagoon at West View L C Colourful adventure soft play zone within a leisure centre.
Rainydays (48 miles)
Nottingham
Rainydays Their recently refurbished equipment is suitable for children from birth right through to the teens.
Rascals Party and Play Centre (49 miles)
Preston
Rascals Party and Play Centre We are a children's indoor play centre catering for all ages up to 12 years. There are 2 separate soft play areas. Our main features are a large play frame, 6 two-seater go-karts, slides, toddler and baby area, football and basketball court, trampolines and cafe etc etc!
Adventure Point Ltd (49 miles)
Darlington
Adventure Point Ltd Fantastic indoor & outdoor adventure play centre with huge play frame, bumper cars, 3 tree climbers, slides, rope bridges, ball cannon arena, multi-sports court, separate toddler play areas and lots more!
The Play Mill (49 miles)
Bonsall
The Play Mill The Play Mill is an indoor play centre for children under 9yrs or 4’8” tall. We have a climbing frame with a twin lane bumpy slide, a huge sandpit with sit on diggers and sand toys, an enclosed padded area for the under 3’s and various sized sit and ride toys.
Playmates Childrens Play Centre (49 miles)
Chorley
Playmates Childrens Play Centre An exciting indoor adventure playcentre and party venue for children under 9, where there’s always lots to do and plenty of fun to be had!
Buddys Play (50 miles)
Leyland
Buddys Play Open every day this dinosaur themed centre provides a secure, safe and clean environment for ages from 0 -12 year olds.
Fuzzy Eds at Coulby Farm (50 miles)
Middlesbrough
Fuzzy Eds at Coulby Farm Children can enjoy the large Fun House with ball pools, slides, climbing frames, all in brightly coloured surroundings. Children's birthday parties are bookable, taking place in the Fun House, with a height restriction of 4ft 9ins, we also hold regular Toddler sessions during term time.
Crazy Corner (50 miles)
Stockton-on-Tees
Crazy Corner From Ball Cannons to Shoot Slides, Gaint Bouncing Balls to Tarzan Gliders, Crazy Corner has something for all.
Mini Magees Party and Play Centre (50 miles)
Preston
Mini Magees Party and Play Centre Brand new Party and Play centre for children aged 0-12. Jump in the huge ball pool, slide the 3 lane wave slide, have a kick around on the football pitch whilst mum and dad grab a cappuccino and homemade cake.
Rumble Tumble Playcentre (50 miles)
Wigan
Rumble Tumble Playcentre has a great indoor adventure zone - while you can relax in the coffee area. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Noahs Ark Family Centre (51 miles)
Thornaby
Noahs Ark Family Centre Three levels of adventure soft play with craft, role play, reading and activity corners besides. Also has an outdoor play area for summer.
Brewers Fayre Preston Farm (51 miles)
Stockton on Tees
Brewers Fayre Preston Farm Indoor and outdoor play areas with plenty of fun colourful features attached to a family friendly restaurant with a healthy, appetising menu for children.
Happy Days Play Den (51 miles)
Kirkby in Ashfield
Happy Days Play Den An indoor play centre for all the family combining recreation, entertainment and restaurant facilities. Our key focus is children's play and fitness for 1 to 10 year old children. Happy Days Play Den is a safe, clean, supervised environment for children aged 10 & under, to exercise & have fun while stimulating their imagination and challenging them physically.
Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak (51 miles)
Preston
Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak Ancient Oak 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!!!
Clown Around (52 miles)
Chorley
Clown Around Clown Around - kids indoor play centre with great play structure
Fun City (52 miles)
Stockton On Tees
Fun City With its 7000sq ft of play area Fun city is dedicated to family fun! The play frame includes 3 tier levels of ball pools, curly slides, rope bridges, swing ropes, spooky areas, jelly mountain, trampoline and the 20ft drop slide!
Toddlers have a small area on the ground floor with its own ball pool, small curly slide, rope bridge and soft play toys and puzzles.
Little Hoppers Adventure World (53 miles)
Scarborough
Little Hoppers Adventure World A huge play area. 9,000 square feet of fantastic family fun, which includes four separate areas. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Our Funhouse (53 miles)
Middlesborough
Our Funhouse A new for 2012 indoor multi-level soft play centre for children aged up to 12, offering children's parties, after school activities, adventure play, toddlers' sessions, and educational play, with friendly, experienced and fully vetted staff.
The Jungle - Wild Play and Party (53 miles)
Warrington
The Jungle - Wild Play and Party boasts three great play areas. The main area includes a huge 13m, 4-lane waterfall effect astro slide, two great trampolines, ball pool, snake slide and much more.
Prendoolys (53 miles)
St Helens
Prendoolys St Helen's biggest and best children’s indoor adventure play area, designed from the ground up to deliver countless hours of family fun!
Candy Kingdom (53 miles)
Bridlington
Candy Kingdom Welcome to Candy Kingdom, the new Indoor Adventure Play Centre specially designed for 0-12 year olds. Open from 9.30am -7.00pm daily, Candy Kingdom is fully air conditioned and offers ample FREE parking.
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World (54 miles)
Newton Aycliffe
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World - is a haven for your kids to play and wear themselves out. It has all the latest equipment to put the biggest smiles on your children’s faces. They can race their friends down the three lane giant Waterfall Slide, climb to the top of the Castle and experience the thrill of the scary Drop Slide, or prepare for battle in the Ball Blast Cannon Arena.
Planet Happy (54 miles)
Ripley
Planet Happy They pride themselves on being the best place to play! They boast an excellent reputation for friendly staff, good food and clean bright play facilities.
Children smile, parents relax, and everyone has a good time at Planet Happy!
Fun2B (54 miles)
Warrington
Fun2B Fun2b is just what parents have been looking for – an exciting and adventurous activity centre for 0-11years(height limit 4ft 9), combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating café.
Neptunes Kingdom (54 miles)
Hornsea
Neptunes Kingdom Sea themed soft play with balls, chutes and slides. Also offer water walking using giant bubble balls.
Scarborough Play Zone (55 miles)
Scarborough
Scarborough Play Zone It is the probably the biggest indoor play area in North Yorkshire. Fabulous entertainment for children up to the age of 12.
We have a climbing wall, 4 big slides including a drop slide, football and lots lots more.
Playzone Indoor Playcentre (55 miles)
Scarborough
Playzone Indoor Playcentre Scarborough Playzone is 11000sq ft of non stop family fun, clean and safe enviroment. Slides, ball pools, football pitch, climbing wall, great restaurant, friendly trained staff, open from 9.30 untill 7.00 everyday, free parking. Party rooms for private parties.
Chucklebutties (55 miles)
Belper
Chucklebutties With the exciting playframe, separate baby area and activity sessions every weekday at 11am and 2pm, there's always plenty to keep babies to 10 year olds entertained!
Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (55 miles)
Congleton
Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm - follows the usual Wacky Warehouse formula. Has a great kids play structure which the ankle biters can run themselves silly on - while you sit down and have a well earned cup on tea.... aaaah!!
Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre (55 miles)
Hucknall
Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre Children’s indoor soft play centre with a separate area for babies and under 4’s. The main play frame accommodates up to 11 year olds. We have a modern cafe serving delicious lunches and snacks. The play frame has a large wavy slide. It is open and can be seen from all the seats in the cafe area.
Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (55 miles)
Langley Mill
Lanky Bill's Fun Shack A large main frame for the 5 to 11 years and a separate area with frame and soft play for the 4’s and under.
The Play Shack Indoor Play Centre (56 miles)
Shildon
The Play Shack Indoor Play Centre The Indoor Play facility is the Biggest Indoor Soft Play frame in the area featuring 3 Lane Astra Slide, 540 Degree Tube Slide, ball-pools, Rope Bridges, Spooky Corner, Gliders, 5 a Side Football Pitch, separate Toddler Area and much, much more
Treasure Island Soft Play (56 miles)
St Helens
Treasure Island Soft Play Pirate themed adventure soft play for the under 11s, with dedicated toddler area, pirate ship mainframe and jungle sports court.
Bonkers Indoor Play Centre (57 miles)
Bridlington
Bonkers Indoor Play Centre Childrens indoor play centre, couldn't track down a website, so ring for more details.
Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm (57 miles)
Redcar
Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm has the usual formula of a multi-levelled indoor soft play centre 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!!!
Funtasia Fun House (57 miles)
Lincoln
Funtasia Fun House Great for the smaller fun seeker and very reasonably priced playcentre.
Lunar Lift-Off (57 miles)
Ashbourne
Lunar Lift-Off A warm, inviting, exciting soft play environment for families to play, socialise, learn, and create in a relaxed atmosphere.
Thanks for all the great things to do and Railways and Transport Attractions near leeds with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in West Yorkshire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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