Railways and Transport Attractions near Nottingham on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

Great Central Railway (4 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.

Great Central Railway (13 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.

Midland Railway Centre (13 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

Crich Tramway Village (17 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.

Newark Air Museum (19 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.

Steeple Grange Light Railway (20 miles)

Wirksworth

Steeple Grange Light Railway When you visit the railway you can enjoy a unique train ride through dramatic limestone scenery

Battlefield Line Railway (24 miles)

Shackerstone

Battlefield Line Railway Jump aboard a steam train which runs along Ashby canal for a lot of the journey - is nearby Bosworth Battlefield Country Park wich is worth a visit

Foxton Boat Services (32 miles)

Market Harborough

Foxton Boat Services Busy canal-side shop and traditional pub, situated at the bottom of the famous flight of 10 staircase locks, on the Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section.

Foxton Canal Museum (32 miles)

Market Harborough

Foxton Canal Museum Models, interactive displays, and a wide range of waterway artefacts tell the story of the lift, the Locks, the waterways and the people who lived on the canals.

Amerton Railway (37 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

Churnet Valley Railway (38 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.

Foxfield Railway (39 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.

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (40 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.

Coventry Transport Museum (40 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Transport Museum The largest collection of British Road Transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 100 motorcycles. Fun for all the family!

Nene Valley Railway (41 miles)

Peterborough

Nene Valley Railway The Nene Valley Railway's Thomas is considered the 'official' Thomas The Tank Engine, because it was named by the fictional characters creator the Rev. W. Awdry in 1971. For this (and other) reasons, the Nene Valley Railway does not host official 'Days out with Thomas' events like most railways do. The Nene Valley Railway run Thomas at various special events, weekends and bank holidays.

Midland Air Museum (43 miles)

Coventry

Midland Air Museum Midland Air Museums exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia. A good family day out for if your smalls like vehicles of any description.

Vintage Railway (45 miles)

Birmingham

Vintage Railway Steam Train Excursions to places of interest make an excellent day out for families and railway enthusiasts.

Northampton and Lamport Railway (47 miles)

Chapel Brampton

Northampton and Lamport Railway The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network. Lots of events going on throughout the year.

Sywell Aviation Museum (47 miles)

Northampton

Sywell Aviation Museum A very small and specific museum, but lovely we're sure, if that's what you like! Please note the limited opening times.

Kirklees Light Railway (49 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.

Dudley Canal Tunnels (49 miles)

Dudley

Dudley Canal Tunnels - an opportunity to travel the complete length of Dudley Tunnel and also visit Dudley's famous Limestone Mines. Looks like a great family day out in the Midlands

Brookside Miniature Railway (49 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.

Baggeridge Minature Railway (51 miles)

Dudley

Baggeridge Minature Railway Trains run on regular dates throughout the year offering visitors a chance to board and admire the trains.

Puffin Island Pleasure Cruise (52 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.

Manchester Airport Tour Centre (55 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

Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre (56 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.

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway (57 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.

Avon Boating (58 miles)

Stratford Upon Avon

Avon Boating Varied multi-season boat hire for families.

Real Aeroplane Company (59 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.

Middleton Railway (59 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.

Telford Steam Railway (60 miles)

Telford

Telford Steam Railway A classic and delightful Steam Railway - at 1 in 39 one of the steepest railways in preservation.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway (61 miles)

Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway This remarkable funicular railway is the oldest and steepest inland electric cliff railway in the country.

Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway (61 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!!

Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway (62 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.

Severn Valley Railway (63 miles)

Bewdley

Severn Valley Railway Historic rural railway line run with plenty for train enthusiasts to see and do. PLEASE NOTE that you may join the line from several stations, not just the one marked here as the address.

Arctic Corsair (64 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.

East Lancashire Railway (65 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.

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway (68 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.

Halton Miniature Railway (69 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.

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (70 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 (70 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!

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (74 miles)

Toddington

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The GWR is asteam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. In addition to a scheduled service, GWR hosts a number of galas and enthusiasts’ events throughout the year, including our popular Santa Specials.

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway (74 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 (74 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.

Wheelgate Adventure Park (11 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.

Twinlakes Park (16 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Gullivers Kingdom (21 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.

Sundown Adventureland (28 miles)

Retford

Sundown Adventureland - a theme park specifically designed for under 10's - no age restrictions on rides

Alton Towers (31 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!

Drayton Manor Theme Park (34 miles)

Tamworth

Drayton Manor Theme Park In 2011 Drayton Manor Theme Park will become bigger and better than ever with the addition of two brand new rides. Europe's first ever Ben 10 roller coaster ride, called Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, will be unveiled for Easter. Meanwhile, Thomas Land will also welcome a family-friendly ride to its existing offering.

Wicksteed Park (43 miles)

Kettering

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

Cadbury World (49 miles)

Birmingham

Cadbury World Cadbury World is choc loads of fun, in Bournville. Come and experience the magic, making and history of Cadbury chocolate. With the world's largest Cadbury shop, Cadabra ride and much more, you couldn't ask for a more scrumptious day out.

Wonderland (58 miles)

Telford

Wonderland The Award Winning big park for little people, an enchanting place where nursery rhymes and fairytales come to life.

Pleasure Island (62 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.

Fantasy Island (64 miles)

Skegness

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

Gullivers Land (65 miles)

Milton Keynes

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

Gullivers World (69 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.

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (9 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.

Matlock Bath Aquarium (21 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.

Tropical Birdland (23 miles)

Desford

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

Twycross Zoo (26 miles)

Atherstone

Twycross Zoo Set in 50 acres of parkland, Twycross is known throughout the world for its apes and monkeys. This conservation centre breeds endangered species, such as Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Bonobos, Monkeys and Parrots. Here you will Giraffes, Otters Giant Tortoises and Flamingos. Make sure you see the Sealions and Penguins at feeding time and all of our new arrivals.

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (28 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!

Plantasia (31 miles)

Mancetter

Plantasia Plantasia - Step inside for an exciting, interactive experience that brings the world of plants to life. Discover their mysteries through our touch-sensitive screens and video presentations – there's plenty to touch, press and smell! Plus Maze World and Wild Walk.

Blackbrook Zoological Park (34 miles)

Winkhill

Blackbrook Zoological Park Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics

British Wildlife Rescue Centre (37 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.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park (38 miles)

Doncaster

Yorkshire Wildlife Park From Wallaby Walkabout to land of the Tigers all the kids' furry favourites are here! Very child friendly.

Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park (39 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.

Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (41 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.

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone (44 miles)

Stafford

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone Our Animal Zone houses a varied collection of animals and birds from around the world. See our own Meerkat family and count their babies, watch our Red Lemurs playing outside in their enclosure and see our Wallabies, Raccoon Dogs and all the other animals which bring animals of the world into one place.

Monkey Forest (44 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

Baytree Owl Centre (45 miles)

Spalding

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

Holdenby Falconry Centre (45 miles)

Holdenby

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

National Sea Life Centre (46 miles)

Birmingham

National Sea Life Centre Over 60 spectacular displays including rockpools, turtle breeding and awesome tropical features - over 1,000 creatures including Sharks, Seahorses, Otters and Rays

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (46 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.

Birmingham Nature Centre (47 miles)

Birmingham

Birmingham Nature Centre You can visit the Birmingham Nature Centre which is home to a wide range of animals and reptiles from across the world, including some endangered species. If you visit regularly with your family it may be worth purchasing a season ticket.

Dudley Zoo and Castle (50 miles)

Dudley

Dudley Zoo and Castle Dudley Zoo has long been home to some of the world's biggest, rarest and most exotic animals - from lions and tigers to snakes and spiders!! Been told there is a great gable car ride as well. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.

Hamerton Zoo Park (51 miles)

Hamerton

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

Ponderosa (56 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.

Catanger Llama Trekking (58 miles)

Towcester

Catanger Llama Trekking Catanger Llama Trekking - Although you can't actually ride them, these lovely pack animals will willingly carry your rucksack, whilst you enjoy the beautiful scenery. What better way to get away from it all than by leading a gentle llama along bridleways, farm tracks and country lanes. A perfect way to de-stress.

Stratford Butterfly Farm (58 miles)

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford Butterfly Farm Wander through a tropical rainforest with a myriad multicoloured butterflies, sunbirds and Koi Carp. See fascinating animals in Insect City and view deadly spiders in perfect safety in Arachnoland.

Rushmoor Country Park (58 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.

Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (61 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.

The Raptor Foundation (62 miles)

Woodhurst

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

The Jungle Zoo (62 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.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (62 miles)

Bewdly

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park The West Midland Safari Park offers families the chance to visit the animals in their habitats as you drive through your own Safari. With Rhino, Elephants, Lions, Giraffes and many more to see, it makes a great day out.

Natureland Seal Sanctuary (63 miles)

Skegness

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

Roundhay Tropical World (64 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.

Cheshire Falconry (64 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.

The Deep (64 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.

The Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary (64 miles)

Mablethorpe

The Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary A visit here offers a unique nature experience. Walk through two acres of sand dunes – only fifty metres from the sea – and gain first hand experience of some of the county’s most stunning wildlife.

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.

Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary (68 miles)

Hunstanton

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

Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre (69 miles)

Biggleswade

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

Woburn Safari Park (69 miles)

Woburn

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

Cotswold Falconry Centre (70 miles)

Moreton In Marsh

Cotswold Falconry Centre Birds of prey are constantly showing off their skills at this amazing centre, where the breeding and conservation of birds of prey is of paramount importance. Many different types of birds of prey are on display here, including eagles, hawks, owls and falcons.

Chester Zoo (75 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.

Wollaton Hall and Park (3 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.

Charnwood Museum (13 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.

Making It! Discovery Centre (13 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.

Melton Carnegie Museum (17 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Snibston (19 miles)

Coalville

Snibston The award winning attraction explores the impact of technology on our every day lives with over 90 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits.

Ashby de la Zouch Museum (20 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.

National Space Centre (21 miles)

Leicester

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

Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (27 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.

The Fire and Police Museum (33 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 (33 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.

Harborough Museum (34 miles)

Market Harborough

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

Magna Science Adventure Centre (34 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.

Clifton Park Museum (34 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 (38 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

Harrington Aviation Museum (39 miles)

Harrington

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

The Herbert Gallery and Museum (41 miles)

Coventry

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

National Motorcycle Museum (42 miles)

Solihull

National Motorcycle Museum The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest motorcycle museum in the world. It is a place where "Legends Live On" and it is a tribute to and a living record of this once great British industry that dominated world markets for some sixty years.

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (44 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.

Thinktank (45 miles)

Birmingham

Thinktank - offers an extraordinary, fun-packed day out for all the family. From steam engines to intestines, this exciting museum has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology from the past, present and future. This includes the state-of-the-art Planetarium, where you can tour the night sky and fly through the galaxy without stepping a foot outside!

Birmingham Museum and Gallery (46 miles)

Birmingham

Birmingham Museum and Gallery They offer a series of family oriented galleries and displays, with additional family and kids' activities every weekend on a drop in basis.

Railworld (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Thorney Heritage Museum (49 miles)

Thorney

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

Selly Manor Museum (49 miles)

Birmingham

Selly Manor Museum Today, Selly Manor is home to the fascinating LAURENCE CADBURY COLLECTION of furniture. Not for very young children, this is nonetheless a family friendly site which also hosts a variety of annual open days, workshops, exhibitions and popular educational tours.

Black Country Living Museum (49 miles)

Dudley

Black Country Living Museum You can go underground into the coal mine, take a trip on a canal narrowboat into the famous Dudley Canal Caverns (additional charge), to spend a day soaking up the atmosphere of this very different museum where costumed demonstrators and living characters bring the story of the buildings to life.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (49 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.

St. Johns House Museum (50 miles)

Warwick

St. Johns House Museum Esoteric collection of Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Medicine, Personalities, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War.

St Johns House Museum (50 miles)

St Johns

St Johns House Museum For the curious but less boisterous child you can't beat a kitchen full of drawers to open and cupboards to explore, a Discovery Room for the under 5's and a Victorian school room. Really experience how people lived in the past.

Warwickshire Museum (50 miles)

Warwick

Warwickshire Museum Archeology, geology, natural and social history: this museum is a great all rounder and kid friendly too. If they haven't had enough there's a sister museum close by.

Abington Museum (50 miles)

Northampton

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

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (50 miles)

Northampton

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

The Transport Museum Birmingham (51 miles)

Wythall

The Transport Museum Birmingham Extensive collections of buses, battery electric vehicles and a miniature steam railway which runs on special operating days.

National Coal Mining Museum (52 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.

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.

Vernon Park Museum (52 miles)

Stockport

Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.

Hat Works (53 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.

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (53 miles)

Shifnal

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford - houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition.

Heritage Motor Centre (55 miles)

Gaydon

Heritage Motor Centre Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars. Come and uncover the magical story of the British motor industry with new, exciting and interactive exhibitions and outdoor activities.

Falstaff's Experience (58 miles)

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Falstaff's Experience Set within one of the most historic buildings in Stratford upon Avon, Tudor World bring the 16th century to life. Terry Deary of Horrible Histories devoted his latest book on Stratford to the attraction and described it as one of his books come to life. Fun for all ages.

The Manchester Museum (58 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.

Greater Manchester Police Museum (58 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 (59 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.

Cromwell Museum (59 miles)

Huntingdon

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

Museum of Science and Industry (59 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.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (59 miles)

Bromsgrove

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings An outdoor museum of buildings in rural Worcestershire with a full and varied family events programme. Enjoy our natural setting and see some of our exciting buildings, including the Windmill, our interactive National Telephone Collection (including a TARDIS!) and the ever-popular outside toilet!

Museum of Transport (59 miles)

Cheetham Hill

Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.

The Lowry (60 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.

Ironbridge Gorge Museums (61 miles)

Coalbrookdale

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Hear it, feel it, see it, do it. Be at the heart of the action and explore your industrial past at the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums.

Eureka! The National Children's Museum (61 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.

Leeds City Museum (61 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.

Thackray Museum (61 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.

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (63 miles)

Hartlebury

Hartlebury Castle and Museum Whether you are looking for a trip down memory lane, a chance to learn something new, a peaceful stroll through nature or a nice cup of tea and a cake, Hartlebury Castle has it all. Hosting exciting events throughout the year a great day out for all the family.

John Bunyan Museum (63 miles)

Bedford

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

National Media Museum (64 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

Milton Keynes Museum (64 miles)

Milton Keynes

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

Bewdley Museum (64 miles)

Bewdley

Bewdley Museum a surprise around every corner! Situated in the heart of the picturesque Georgian town of Bewdley, the museum offers a friendly welcome and entertaining experience for the whole family. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.

Ferens Childrens Art Gallery (64 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 (64 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...

The Fusilier Museum (65 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.

Trues Yard Museum (66 miles)

King's Lynn

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

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum (66 miles)

Buckingham

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum Buckingham Old Gaol Museum tells the story of Buckingham and north Bucks rural life, including the Flora Thompson Collection (Lark Rise to Candleford author) and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells form part of the museum visitor's experience.

Yorkshire Air Museum (68 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.

Bletchley Park (68 miles)

Milton Keynes

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

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (69 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.

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (69 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!

The Commandery (70 miles)

Sidbury

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

York Castle Museum (70 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!

Bolton Steam Museum (70 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.

DIG (70 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!

National Railway Museum (70 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.

Barley Hall (70 miles)

York

Barley Hall See the sights, handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.

Yorkshire Museum (70 miles)

York

Yorkshire Museum With archaeology, geology, biology and astronomy collections on view you won't run out of things to look at!

Yorkshire Museum of Farming (70 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.

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (71 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 Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey (72 miles)

Waterbeach

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

Towneley Hall Museum (72 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!

Ilkley Toy Museum (73 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.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (73 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!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science (74 miles)

Cambridge

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

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (74 miles)

Cambridge

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

Cambridge Museum of Technology (74 miles)

Cambridge

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

Beechdale Swimming Centre (2 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.

Castle Donington College Pool (11 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?

Water Meadows (13 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

Waterfield Leisure Pools (17 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Hood Park Outdoor Pool (20 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Hood Park Outdoor Pool Outdoor pool with other goodies nearby.

Queens Park Sports Centre (23 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

Yarborough Leisure Centre (32 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.

Ponds Forge (33 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!

Maltby Swimming Centre (33 miles)

Rotherham

Maltby Swimming Centre - swimming facilities and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (34 miles)

Hope Valley

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool Uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from March to September.

Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool (35 miles)

Bourne

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

Stamford Leisure Pool (35 miles)

Stamford

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

Corby International Swimming Diving Pool (37 miles)

Corby

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

Billinghay Swimming Pool (37 miles)

Lincoln

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

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre (40 miles)

Coventry

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

Woodhall Spa Swimming Pool (41 miles)

Woodhall Spa

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

Kingstanding Leisure Centre (42 miles)

Birmingham

Kingstanding Leisure Centre Kingstanding's water flumes and wave machine are a big hit with kids of all ages and the leisure pool provides fun for all the family. On Sundays there are family swimming sessions and the centre also has a café on site for hot and cold food and drink.

Metheringham Swimming Pool (43 miles)

Lincoln

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

Walsall Gala Baths (43 miles)

Walsall

Walsall Gala Baths Competition style pool - 33.33m x 13.72m, 5 metre and 3 metre diving boards, 1 metre spring board, brine pool, tanning studios and Mint Condition Fitness Centre.

Metrodome Leisure Complex (44 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.

Waterworld Stoke (45 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.

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre (46 miles)

Birmingham

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre Swimming Pool with Splash and Family sessions. Check for details.

Tudor Grange Sports Centre (46 miles)

Solihull

Tudor Grange Sports Centre Swimming facility also with diving pool equipped with 1 and 3m springboards and a 5m platform. There are more sporting opportunities besides.

Peterborough Lido (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Regional Fitness Swimming Centre (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Daventry Leisure Centre (48 miles)

Daventry

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

Aquatic Playground (49 miles)

Wellingborough

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

Splash Leisure Pool (51 miles)

Rushden

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

Hyde Leisure Pool (52 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.

Danes Camp Leisure Centre (52 miles)

Northampton

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

Lightwaves Leisure Centre (53 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.

Crystal Leisure Centre (54 miles)

Stourbridge

Crystal Leisure Centre Waves, Rapids, Slides, Waterfalls, Fansprays and many other water features included.

Towcester Centre for Leisure (57 miles)

Towcester

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

Manchester Aquatics Centre (58 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!

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (58 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.

Grimsby Swimming Pool (60 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.

Wyre Forest Glades (61 miles)

Kidderminster

Wyre Forest Glades Leisure pool with wave machine and 2 flumes (also available for private hire Sat/Sun 5.00pm-8.00pm). A great idea for family days out with the kids.

Halifax Swimming Pool (61 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.

Cleethorpes Leisure Centre (62 miles)

Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes Leisure Centre Swimming Pools - 25m fitness pool with flume, waves and beach

Robinson Pool (63 miles)

Bedford

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

Severn Centre (63 miles)

Highley

Severn Centre Solar panel heated outdoor pool with toddler pools.

Embassy Outdoor Swimming Pool (63 miles)

Skegness

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

Oasis Beach Pool (64 miles)

Bedford

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

Woodford Leisure Centre (66 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.

Swan Pool and Leisure Centre (67 miles)

Buckingham

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

Shipley Pool (67 miles)

Shipley

Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.

Tyldesley Pool (68 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.

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre (70 miles)

Shrewsbury

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre The premier exercise and fitness facility in Shrewsbury, boasting four pools and an excellent Fitness Suite, situated in the most picturesque area of town.

Woburn Open Air Swimming Pool (71 miles)

Woburn

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

Water World (72 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.

The Lido (72 miles)

Chipping Norton

The Lido Set in safe, secure and well- maintained grounds overlooking the countryside this environmentally friendly 25m pool of crystal clear water has a water slide at the deep end.

Jesus Green Pool (73 miles)

Cambridge

Jesus Green Pool Unheated outdoor swim facility with natural windbreak.

Ilkley Pool and Lido (74 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.

Sandy Lane Aqua Park (74 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.

Parkside Pools (74 miles)

Cambridge

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

Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre (75 miles)

Leighton Buzzard

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

Northgate Arena (75 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 Hydro (75 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 crÃ¨che, The Energy Bar cafe and more.

Run Riot (2 miles)

West Bridgford

Run Riot Run Riot is an indoor playcentre for children aged between 2 and 10 years old. There are slides, ladders, aerial walkways, spinners, trolley ride, maze, ball pools and more. An area is set aside for the under 5s.

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre (2 miles)

Nottingham

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre Hoods Hideout is a great fun indoor soft play area designed on a Robin Hood theme on three separate levels, packed with obstacles and features for children under the age of 12 years to enjoy. Great for tiring the smalls out on those cold afternoons!!

Denz Indoor Playcentre (3 miles)

Beeston

Denz Indoor Playcentre A large kids play area and a smaller one for the toddlers. A good indoor playcentre in Nottinghamshire.

Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre (4 miles)

Nottingham

Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre Three thousand sq ft of indoor play area including climbing frames, a helter-skelter, slides, bouncing castle, soft play ball pools and supervised play.

Jungletastic (4 miles)

Nottingham

Jungletastic An exciting children's indoor soft play centre providing fun and safe entertainment for children aged up to 11 years. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Nottingham with kids.

Little Drivers Soft Play (6 miles)

Stapleford

Little Drivers Soft Play is a family orientated modern colourful soft play centre with a modern play frame. It is family run and offers both healthy and more conventional snacks and meals at reasonable prices to not break the bank. The centre also offers bespoke party packages tailored to you needs contact us for details.

Cyril's Nut Hut (7 miles)

Long Eaton

Cyril's Nut Hut is a fabulous indoor play centre, with adventure play and soft play equipment designed to keep kids of all ages happy - from tots just starting to crawl, right up to active kids of 11 years old

Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre (7 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.

Escape Play (7 miles)

Nottingham

Escape Play Well equipped play areas for different age groups, go karts and sports area. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Nottingham with kids.

Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre (7 miles)

Ilkeston

Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre is a family friendly indoor play & party centre which serves great coffee and fab food at affordable prices. Children can run off excess energy on our two teir play frame under your watchful eye. We also have a soft baby area and toddler play area for the younger ones.

Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit (9 miles)

Sawley

Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit. Children up to 4ft 9ins tall are welcome to try out the Wacky Indoor Playcentre with its safe modern games and equipmen, perfect for the ankle biters to let of steam of an afternoon.

Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (10 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.

Happy Days Play Den (11 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.

Freddys Play Kingdom (11 miles)

Derby

Freddys Play Kingdom An Indoor play centre and also a children’s party venue which serves hot and cold food as well as having a café in Derby.

Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre (13 miles)

Loughborough

Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre Exciting large jungle themed play area for 4 to 8 year olds - separate play area for 0-4 year olds

Mini Monsters (13 miles)

Loughborough

Mini Monsters Friendly monster themed soft play facility with multi tiered adventure play structure, mini football pitch, separate baby and toddler area and role play village.

Planet Happy (14 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!

Rainydays (14 miles)

Nottingham

Rainydays Their recently refurbished equipment is suitable for children from birth right through to the teens.

Chucklebutties (15 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!

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse (16 miles)

Derby

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse The provision of unparalleled indoor children's adventure play and party centres that are spacious, high quality, stylish and as attractive to adults as they are exciting and fun to children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse (17 miles)

Leicester

Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!!

Barneys Indoor Play Centre (18 miles)

Coalville

Barneys Indoor Play Centre Fantastic Multi-level childrens Play barn with separate sports and toddler areas

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (20 miles)

Grantham

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse - contains an indoor play structure along the lines of the Wacky Warehouse model

The Jungle Club (20 miles)

Leicester

The Jungle Club 3 floor spread of crazy soft play with dedicated toddler area and a cafe.

Fun Farm (21 miles)

Grantham

Fun Farm Enter the all new Cave of Adventure and meet Barry the Bat in his Spooky Cave. Walk the amazing rope bridge, swim in the ball pools, experience the Snakey tube slides, net climbs and roller squeezes.

The Play Mill (21 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.

Pirate Pete Playden (22 miles)

Burton-On-Trent

Pirate Pete Playden Pirate Pete Playden - there are both inddor soft play area and outdoor play areas at The Millhouse it runs along the same lines as a Wacky Warehouse annexing a pub - so you can have a cranberry juice while the ankle biters run themselves ragged - aaargh!!!

Recreation Soft Play (23 miles)

Burton On Trent

Recreation Soft Play An indoor soft play facility for children aged 0 to 11 years.

Jangala (23 miles)

Derby

Jangala Super indoor play area with dedicated toddler section, football pitch, Wii room, free WiFi and large cafe with big sofas!

Gokidsgo (23 miles)

Leicester

Gokidsgo gokidsgo – the ultimate indoor adventure zone where kids and parents will have an action packed fun filled time.

Lunar Lift-Off (24 miles)

Ashbourne

Lunar Lift-Off A warm, inviting, exciting soft play environment for families to play, socialise, learn, and create in a relaxed atmosphere.

Fuzzy Eds Play Area (25 miles)

Wigston

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

The Jungle (25 miles)

Chesterfield

The Jungle - has a three level soft play centre, mini football pitch, with HUUUUGGE slides and plenty of party rooms.

Scalliwags Adventure Land (27 miles)

Leicester

Scalliwags Adventure Land Indoor adventure centre - Children up to the age of 14 years - Cafe on site - Fun for all

Wacky Warehouse - Game Keeper (27 miles)

Lincoln

Wacky Warehouse - Game Keeper 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!

Captain Jacks Adventure Play (27 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!

Runaround Play Centre (28 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.

Funtasia Fun House (28 miles)

Lincoln

Funtasia Fun House Great for the smaller fun seeker and very reasonably priced playcentre.

Fun Farm (28 miles)

Lincoln

Fun Farm Ride the rocket, zoom the slides, climb the climbing wall and play football in the fully secured sports court all in the knowledge that your Children will be safe and secure behind their electrically operated security gates. 12s and under.

The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre (29 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

Wild Kidz (30 miles)

Hinckley

Wild Kidz 2 large separate play areas with 0-12 years catered for. Refreshments and food available.

Big Top Fun Centre (30 miles)

Uttoxeter

Big Top Fun Centre With its large challenging three-storey frame packed with a whole host of exciting play areas the Big Top Playframe means children up to the age of 12 can enjoy hours of fun whatever the weather.

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms (31 miles)

Lichfield

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms Get messy with your kids in arts and crafts sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine and coffee whilst your child plays within sight.

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (31 miles)

Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre Uttoxeter leisure centre operates at the heart of the Uttoxeter community, offering the following facilities: A sports hall that can accommodate everything from badminton, five-a-side football, netball, basketball, short tennis and volleyball. 25m main pool - Squash court - Pulsations Fitness Suite - Cartoon Capers Creche - The leisure centre offers a large range of different activities to meet the expectations of all our visitors, young or older, on both a casual pay and play basis and membership basis. The centre offers a broad range of wet and dryside sports coaching courses for adults and juniors in line with customer requirements.

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre (31 miles)

Lincoln

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre Experience the thrill of the drop slide or the absolute mayhem of the maze - try your skill at the gladiator challenge - complete with family, friends or work colleagues on the assault course - or simply relax in Snack Zone

Crazee Bongos Indoor Playcentre (31 miles)

Sleaford

Crazee Bongos Indoor Playcentre Great soft play structure on 3 levels, featuring 3 fantastic slides - including the giant spiral snake slide !

The Play Arena (31 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.

Just for Kids (32 miles)

Sheffield

Just for Kids indoor fun centre with rollerblading, bouncy castle, tube slide and a large toddlers' play area - ring for more details

Jungle Mania Play Centre (32 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 (33 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!

Playpit Nuneaton (33 miles)

Nuneaton

Playpit Nuneaton For children from 6m to 14yrs, separate areas for different ages with age appropriate equipment and a secure perimeter.

Monkey Bizness (33 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.

Rascals The Fun Factory (34 miles)

Stamford

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

Wacky Warehouse - Bermuda Park (34 miles)

Nuneaton

Wacky Warehouse - Bermuda Park - 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!!

Camelot Play Castle (35 miles)

Rotherham

Camelot Play Castle Multi-level play structure with slides, ball-pit, party area

Lets Play (35 miles)

Bourne

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

Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller (35 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!!!

The Big Play Barn (36 miles)

Tamworth

The Big Play Barn We are a indoor soft play area with Big Slides, Ball Pits, Rope Bridges and Firemans Poles. With dedicated areas for under 5's and under 2's. Outside we also have a new Giant Jumping Pillow. Daily activities including storytime, party games and much more!

Cheeky Monkees (37 miles)

Corby

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

Little Rascals (38 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.

Ali Bongos (38 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.

The Deep Sea Den at AT7 (39 miles)

Coventry

The Deep Sea Den at AT7 Sea themed indoor play with creche and various suitable sessions. Attached to leisure centre.

Hullablloos (39 miles)

Sheffield

Hullablloos Hullaballoos is Sheffield's premier kids indoor play centre with soft play areas, ball pools, slides, bridges and much more.

Playtime Cannock (39 miles)

Hednesford

Playtime Cannock Has areas for crawlers, toddlers and everyone else. It has 3 slides, big toddler section and a jungle zone. Designed for play, challenge, stimulation for the children and relaxation and refreshment for the grown ups.

The Cheswold (39 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.

Playmania (39 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

Crash Bang Wallop (40 miles)

Walsall

Crash Bang Wallop has all the things kids love! This is the Midlands biggest most thrilling indoor play & fun centre for children. We have a giant main play area including firing cannons!, a double helix tunnel slide!, a huge wavy slide!, log ramps and ball pits, bif bash and so much more! We also have our own sports area, separate babies and toddler areas and a car track!

The Adventure Zone Soft Play and Party (41 miles)

Rugby

The Adventure Zone Soft Play and Party One play area for five to twelve years and another for the under fives. Bright and colourful, safe and age appropriate features.

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester (41 miles)

Birmingham

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester The Wacky Warehouse indoor playcentre structure guarantees plenty of fun for hours for the kids and a welcome break for the parents!

Pirate Petes Indoor Playden (41 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.

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland (41 miles)

Birmingham

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland Adventure play area, Soft Indoor Play Area and public swimming pool in Birmingham

The Ozone at the Alan Higgs Centre (41 miles)

Coventry

The Ozone at the Alan Higgs Centre Indoor play area set within a leisure centre providing creche, Parent Toddler sessions and many different classes and courses for the summer holidays.

Astrabound Inoor Play Centre (41 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!

Wacky Warehouse - Scireborne Tavern (41 miles)

Coventry

Wacky Warehouse - Scireborne Tavern - 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!!!

Funky Monkeys (42 miles)

Birmingham

Funky Monkeys is a large jungle-themed soft play structure with a separate baby soft play zone. For parents there is comfy sofa seating and an excellent healthy cafe serving a range of healthy eats and tasty treats for all ages.

Scallywags Birmingham (42 miles)

Birmingham

Scallywags Birmingham Features in this friendly, bright and colourful facility include a Toddler Village, large main play frame and sports arena.

Fenton Fun Factory (42 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Fenton Fun Factory Fun Factory is one of the largest indoor soft play and activity centre for children in Staffordshire. We have everything you need to entertain young and old and we are proud to of created an environment that will be as enjoyable for the parents as it is for the children.

Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre (42 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!

Jam Jam Boomerang (42 miles)

Coventry

Jam Jam Boomerang Coventry's Biggest Indoor Play and Party place for children up to 12 years of age, with a separate area for babies and under 4's.

Kids Play (42 miles)

Kettering

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

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (43 miles)

Meaford

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms 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!

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre (43 miles)

Birmingham

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre All weather play centre for children up to age 12. Funaticz has a huge 5 tier play frame with drop slides, a 'soft' assault course and so much more. Separate area for toddlers, themed party rooms, cafÃ‚Â© and seating area and a fitness studio. Children's classes include Zumbatomic and kick boxing. Call for more details. School holiday club 'leave and play' available, full or part days including meals.

Rumble Tumbles (43 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Rumble Tumbles Rumble Tumble offers slides, ropes, chutes, bridges, ball pits and a dedicated toddler play area.

Wibbly Wobbly (43 miles)

Birmingham

Wibbly Wobbly A place of multi-level play structures, Birmingham's ONLY Wibbly Wobbly Web, drop slides and comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever-changing menu with freshly prepared food and the most important thing of all fun, fun, fun!

Wibbly Wobbly (43 miles)

Birmingham

Wibbly Wobbly A place of multi-level play structures, Birmingham's ONLY Wibbly Wobbly Web, drop slides and comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever-changing menu with freshly prepared food and the most important thing of all fun, fun, fun!

The Play Barn (44 miles)

Spalding

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

Dave the Clowns Fun House (44 miles)

Peterborough

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

Peterborough Adventure Playcentre (44 miles)

Peterborough

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

Funsters (45 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Funsters Funsters - indoor play centre for the under 10's - ring for more details

Fun Farm (45 miles)

Spalding

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

Tiny Terrorz (45 miles)

Solihull

Tiny Terrorz Multi level play area including 20ft slide, spooky room and all age appropriate climbing and bouldering wall! Plus comfy cafe for the grownups.

Big Sky Adventure Play (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Dandi Lion Playzone (46 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.

Spacehoppas (46 miles)

West Bromwich

Spacehoppas Thrilling and atmospheric, this is custom designed space themed play in three section for under 3s, 3 to 5s, and over 5s so nobody gets squished.

Activity World (47 miles)

Peterborough

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

Play Pod (47 miles)

Stratford

Play Pod Three play areas, one for under 11s, one for under 3s and a baby section for under 18months. Also has mini football, karaoke and dancing areas.

Rainbow Playworld (47 miles)

Daventry

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

Jitterbugs Party World (47 miles)

Great Bridge

Jitterbugs Party World 2 segregated play areas especially for the under 3's, three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6 metres high with a great 4 lane Astra slide, superb twisting spiral slide and a 4 lane multi-skilled climbing wall.

Hickory Dickorys Playhouse (48 miles)

Birmingham

Hickory Dickorys Playhouse Huge soft play frame areas packed with entertainment. Separate play areas for under 12's and under 5's. 8 slides including one of the highest indoor slides of its kind in the UK. Balls pools, trampolines, powerful ball canons, numerous fun obstacles

Go Kidz Go (48 miles)

Wolverhampton

Go Kidz Go 13,000 sq.ft. indoor adventure playground - with soft play (separate area for under 5's), nets, climbing, obstacle courses and aerial run way. Snack bar, with TV and free car park

Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse (48 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!

Paul's Pirates (48 miles)

Wellingborough

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

Playtowers (48 miles)

Boston

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

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (48 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!!

Berzerk Indoor Play (48 miles)

Northampton

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

The Play Farm (49 miles)

Leamington Spa

The Play Farm A Multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 to 12 years, with dedicated playzones for babies, toddlers and juniors.

Tumble Jungle (49 miles)

Birmingham

Tumble Jungle A brilliant indoor adventure playground where the kids can let off steam regardless of the weather. Astra and drop slides, ball pools, and can you complete the Tumble Jungle Run?

Hullabaloo (49 miles)

Northampton

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

Wacky Warehouse - Priory (49 miles)

Wellingborough

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

Cheeky Chimps (50 miles)

Warwick

Cheeky Chimps Newly refurbished play area with many classic features, all in clean colourful decor.