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Pottery Making and Arts and Crafts near to York
Rainbows Ceramic Painting Studio (3 miles)
York
Rainbows Ceramic Painting Studio - is a paint-your-own ceramics studio situated in the heart of York. We offer a fun and relaxing environment for people of all ages to come and express their creativity. One of the many fun family activities if you're looking for things to do with children in North Yorkshire
Pots 2 Go Ceramic Cafe (15 miles)
Harrogate
Pots 2 Go Ceramic Cafe Paint pottery for a great interactive family activity or hold either a pottery painting or jewellery making party. We also do Magic Custard clay prints and solid casts in a range of materials from plaster to silver (Please book in advance).
Fired Art Designs (21 miles)
Pontefract
Fired Art Designs What can you do at Fired Art Designs. Paint your Owen pottery over 100 shapes to choose from. Go on the Potters wheel. Make a model from clay. Paint a T-Shirt. We also do make and take projects on in no fire paint. Craft club every other Sunday for 8 to 16 years old 10.30am until 1pm and repeated 2pm until 4.30pm.
Pot Doodles Ceramic Studio (26 miles)
Pickering
Pot Doodles Ceramic Studio Come and choose a piece of pottery andpaint it to your own design. We will then fire it, leaving you with a work of art, an ideal present, keepsake or useful everyday item.
Salt Pots Ceramic Studio (27 miles)
Shipley
Salt Pots Ceramic Studio Salt Pots Ceramic Studio is a pottery painting studio for all the family specialising in paint your own pottery and clay imprints, pottery painting parties for all ages, commissions and personalised gifts and keepsakes.
Bedazzle Beads (28 miles)
Cleckheaton
Bedazzle Beads - is an Aladdins cave of funky and unusual glass, acrylic and wooden beads from around the world, where kids and adults can learn to make their own costume jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bag-charms and much more in our spacious workshop / bead shop. Please note: This is a Pre-bookable event for ages 6+
Coffee and Clay (35 miles)
Skipton
Coffee and Clay Paint-your-own pottery cafe, offering fun for the whole family. Choose from plates, mugs, bowls, piggy banks or many other items. Capture your baby's precious hand and footprints, make unique gifts or just drop in and have a go!
Dalescre8PaintaPot (35 miles)
Grassington
Dalescre8PaintaPot At Dalescre8PaintaPot you can have fun by choosing and painting a pot with special paints and we glaze and fire it. Mum and Dad can join in too or have a relaxing coffee while you create.
Perfect for presents or to keep and to remind you of the fun you had.
Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe (38 miles)
Hebden Bridge
Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe choose a plate, bowl, mug, or even piggy bank, unicorn, fairy or dinosaur from our extensive range - decide how you'll paint it - there are books for inspiration if you're stuck - sit & paint using our brushes or sponge stamps. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
Buttercups Ceramic Studio (39 miles)
Hurworth-on-Tees
Buttercups Ceramic Studio you can paint a piece of functional pottery such as a mug, plate, bowl, platter and much more or how about a fun item like a money box, figurine or fun home accessory.
Doodlepots Ceramic Cafe (42 miles)
Whitby
Doodlepots Ceramic Cafe Whatever your age or artistic ability, you can create something unique to treasure for ever at Doodlepots. Choose an item to paint from our wide range of plain ceramics - you’ll find there’s something for everyone from novelty items to useful mugs, plates, bowls, vases etc.
Planet Pot (44 miles)
Sheffield
Planet Pot Pottery painting for both children and adults. Come and paint from our great selection from Cup Cakes to Plates, Egg Cups to cereal bowls. You can bring your own food or enjoy some of the buns and hot drinks we have on offer.
Fired Arts Craft Café (44 miles)
Sheffield
Fired Arts Craft Café Ceramic Cafe in South Yorkshire - great idea if you are looking for creative children's activities. Waiting for more info - coming soon
Pottery Corner (58 miles)
Chorlton
Pottery Corner Have you been painting for years and fancy a go at a new medium? Maybe you've never lifted a brush but would love a personalised mug for work. Those of you who say you have no artistic ability - come along and let us prove you wrong
The Station House Pottery (59 miles)
Carnforth
The Station House Pottery Choose from a wide selection of white ceramic items, and personalise them with special paint, which when baked in our oven, is fixed, food and dishwasher safe. From spoon rests to teapots, and pencil holders to vases, all you need to add is your own colourful imagination.
Fired 4 U (63 miles)
Preston
Fired 4 U An indoor family morning or afternoon out. We will show you how to paint your pottery, then you leave it to be fired and collect next week. Choose from money box, plates, dragons, fairies and wine coolers!
Rosebud Ceramics (65 miles)
Sunderland
Rosebud Ceramics An extensive selection of templates, stencils,stamps and other tools which are available, anyone of any age and ability can create a perfect, one of a kind gift for any occasion or their very own masterpiece to show off at home.
The Craftwork Studio (67 miles)
Standish
The Craftwork Studio We are Standish village's very own craft centre. We have exciting activities on Thursdays, Saturdays and every day of the school holidays. Children and adults can paint ceramics, try their hand at Batik and even create a work of art in mosaic.
Razzle Dazzle Pots Ltd (68 miles)
Nottingham
Razzle Dazzle Pots Ltd A fun family venue where you and your family can come and discover your creative side. We have a spacious cafe downstairs where you can relax and have delicious cake and coffee and upstairs we have a very special party room where you can celebrate in style.
Janili Jos (69 miles)
Lincoln
Janili Jos You can paint a piece of pottery such as Lightening McQueen, Pooh Bear or your own bowl or cup. Alternatively you can choose to do decopatch: covering wooden or papier mache animals and shapes using special papers and a glue/varnish mixture. Drinks and cakes are available for all.
Funky Pots Pottery Cafe (70 miles)
Nottingham
Funky Pots Pottery Cafe You do not need any artistic ability. If you can hold a brush you can paint a pot. It is really that simple. We will also give you all the help and advice plus we will provide you with stamps, stencils, pictures and samples to guide you in creating your own masterpiece.
Crackpots (70 miles)
Warrington
Crackpots The only combined indoor play centre and paint your own pottery studio cafe in the area. Great for kids, mums, dads and carers.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (71 miles)
Gateshead
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Children of any age can come along and get creative! There’s a huge area where you can draw, create and play. And if you like detective work, we have free explorer packs to take around the exhibitions. Plus special free events for families in the holidays.
Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe (72 miles)
Beeston
Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe Great fun for all the family, find out how much fun painting ceramics can be. Ideal children's parties -no stress and we clear up the mess. Hand and Foot imprints in clay, Perfect for unique personalised gifts for Christmas, Birthdays and Christenings. Visit us today and be creative.
Crafty Little Devils (72 miles)
Wallsend
Crafty Little Devils A fabulous paint your own pottery studio where families can create their own individual works of art while doing something together. We stock a huge range of pottery to cater for all tastes from fairies and dragons to teapots and vases. Also available for parties.
Pots and Pancakes (73 miles)
North Shields
Pots and Pancakes Our Café provides an exciting indoor venue for ceramic painting. We have over 600 pieces to choose from and also have full cafe facilities with our special pancakes!
Pots U Paint (73 miles)
Burscough
Pots U Paint Family friendly pottery painting studio with educational and special needs assistance available.
World of Glass (74 miles)
St Helens
World of Glass The World of Glass in St Helens is a wonderful day out with a difference, showing how glass has changed our world forever. Witness live glass blowing demonstrations, explore the Victorian glass and step back in time in our two museum galleries. Also why not visit the Artisan shop and Kaleidoscope canal side café, both situated within the World of Glass.
Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio (74 miles)
St Helens
Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio Family friendly pottery painting studio with a great selection and a helpful attitude.
Glazey Days (75 miles)
Fleetwood
Glazey Days Family friendly pottery studio who also offer children's parties. Unleash their creativity!
Lightwater Valley (22 miles)
Ripon
Lightwater Valley Lightwater Valley is simply bursting with over 40 rides and attractions and 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that'll twist even the bravest of souls and (new for 2011) 5 new rides in the swashbuckling world of Skeleton Cove!
Flamingo Land (22 miles)
Malton
Flamingo Land 400 acres of wild family fun. There are many white knuckle thrillers including Kumali, a suspended looping rollercoaster, rides for younger children, 5 family shows and an extensive zoo, home to many rare and exotic species such as giraffes, rhinos, hippos and lions.
Peasholm Park (38 miles)
Scarborough
Peasholm Park Get yourself down to Peasholm Park with the kids, especially on weekends, there is so much to do. Take a ride on the North Bay Minature Railway, go for a ride on a dragon pedalo watch the Model Naval Battle, play some crazy golf, go to Kinderland and loads of special events going on all the time.
Sundown Adventureland (49 miles)
Retford
Sundown Adventureland - a theme park specifically designed for under 10's - no age restrictions on rides
Pleasure Island (56 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.
Wheelgate Adventure Park (60 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.
Adventure Valley (60 miles)
Durham
Adventure Valley Located in Brasside, Durham and comprising six action packed play zones (with 3 undercover), you'll discover the very best in family adventure, farm fun and indoor play.
Gullivers Kingdom (61 miles)
Matlock Bath
Gullivers Kingdom A family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Camelot Theme Park (67 miles)
Chorley
Camelot Theme Park An unforgettable, fun-packed day out awaits visitors to the enchanted kingdom of Camelot. Visitors can lose themselves amid the thrill of jousting knights, fabulous falconry displays, a spell-binding magic show - plus rides galore for children young and old!
Beamish Wild Adventure Park (67 miles)
Stanley
Beamish Wild Adventure Park Located half way between Durham and Newcastle the center is brimming with amazing new activities. Tractor Rides, Archery, Tree Climbing and the aerial acrobatics of our Birds of Prey shows are to name but a few. Check out our listing and website for full details.
Gullivers World (71 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.
Alton Towers (74 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!
Roundhay Tropical World (17 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.
Nidderdale Llamas (23 miles)
Harrogate
Nidderdale Llamas A llama trekking centre and animal petting farm. Visit the farm, take a llama for a walk or if your over 10yrs why not go llama trekking! You don’t ride llamas, but they are great walking companions and carry your picnic! Birthday parties a speciality! Refreshment area. Pre-Booking essential.
Thorp Perrow Gardens, Falcons, Meerkats (27 miles)
Bedale
Thorp Perrow Gardens, Falcons, Meerkats The ultimate family day out with birds of prey, meerkats, wallabies, ostriches and Belgian hares amongst other wildlife providing the enjoyment of hands on experience for all the family in the finest collection of trees and shrubs in the country set in 85 acres of beautiful gardens with playground.
Ponderosa (28 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.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (33 miles)
Doncaster
Yorkshire Wildlife Park From Wallaby Walkabout to land of the Tigers all the kids' furry favourites are here! Very child friendly.
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (34 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 Deep (38 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.
Park Rose Birds of Prey Centre (38 miles)
Bridlington
Park Rose Birds of Prey Centre Set in 3 acres of Woodland with over 50 birds of prey and owls on site, we also have picnic areas, regular displays and all day public handling with our child friendly birds. We have indoor colouring and conservation areas, a wildlife pond and a pet's corner!
Sea Life Marine Sanctuary (38 miles)
Scarborough
Sea Life Marine Sanctuary magnificent ocean tank has been spectacularly transformed to become Turtle Reef, with its own colourful Caribbean-style coral reef and hundreds of dazzling reef fish sharing quarters with turtles and tropical sharks.
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park (39 miles)
Filey
Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park Grab the kids and come and discover this special
mix of animals, exotic birds, gardens and wild nature!
Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (43 miles)
Sheffield
Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr Discover a wild family day out and make friends with creatures great and small at Sheffield's Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre. Family friendly activities, demonstrations and events run throughout the year. Find us on Facebook and Twitter!
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (53 miles)
High Peak
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park boasts otters, 16 species of owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including, buzzards, pine martens, polecats, foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (54 miles)
Oswaldtwistle
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary Open facility working to rescue vulnerable equines, giving them rehabilitation and treatment. A valuable opportunity for the kids to learn about responsibility toward animals.
The Jungle Zoo (55 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.
Bowland Wild Boar Park (57 miles)
Preston
Bowland Wild Boar Park Enjoy a picnic and take a ramble in our beautiful wooded countryside, view Wild Boar, Longhorn cows and deer in our scenic Ribble Valley Park - plus lots more.
Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park (58 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.
Matlock Bath Aquarium (61 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.
Rushmoor Country Park (65 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.
Turbary Woods (66 miles)
Preston
Turbary Woods Offers a unique collection of over 90 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (66 miles)
Milnthorpe
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Lakeland's Wildlife Discovery Centre is a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive 'hands-on' displays, which take you through 3,000 million years of evolution and follow the development of life on Earth - from magic molecules to mischeivous monkeys.
Blackbrook Zoological Park (70 miles)
Winkhill
Blackbrook Zoological Park Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics
The Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary (72 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.
Blue Reef Aquarium (74 miles)
Tynemouth
Blue Reef Aquarium Take the ultimate undersea safari at the award-winning Blue Reef Aquarium in Tynemouth where there's a world of underwater adventure just waiting to be discovered.
National Railway Museum (3 miles)
York
National Railway Museum National Railway Museum - for big trains, bigger rides and the biggest day out, come to York, to the worlds largest railway museum. Explore our three giant halls for a complete family experience packed full of incredible trains and interactive fun. Discover the fascinating story of the train.
Yorkshire Museum (3 miles)
York
Yorkshire Museum With archaeology, geology, biology and astronomy collections on view you won't run out of things to look at!
Barley Hall (4 miles)
York
Barley Hall See the sights, handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.
DIG (4 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!
York Castle Museum (4 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!
Yorkshire Museum of Farming (7 miles)
York
Yorkshire Museum of Farming 14 acres of parkland dedicated to Yorkshire’s farming past. Indoor and outdoor fun - livestock pens with lots of animals, adventure playground, toy tractors and plenty of open space. Museum displays include child-friendly interactives. Events run throughout the year and costumed interpreters are on site daily in the summer holidays.
Yorkshire Air Museum (9 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.
Thackray Museum (18 miles)
Leeds
Thackray Museum Visit the award-winning Thackray Museum for a lively and fun day out for everyone. From a Victorian operating theatre to the wonders of modern surgery, the museum's galleries, collections and interactive displays bring to life the history of medicine.
Leeds City Museum (19 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.
Eden Camp (21 miles)
Malton
Eden Camp Housed in an original POW camp, a visit to our award winning museum will allow you to experience the sights, the sounds and even the smells of World War Two.We present the most comprehensive display of British Second World War history in the world, and also cover the First world war and post-1945 conflicts.
Ryedale Folk Museum (25 miles)
Pickering
Ryedale Folk Museum Large open air museum for all the family. The museum contains reconstructed buildings including a 1950s post office, iron age roundhouse, Elizabethan manor house and model village, and focuses on life in Ryedale through the ages. The museum also has a Blacksmiths, and livestock such as pigs, sheep and chickens.
Ilkley Toy Museum (27 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.
National Media Museum (27 miles)
Bradford
National Media Museum - an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
National Coal Mining Museum (29 miles)
Wakefield
National Coal Mining Museum Put on your hard hat and battery lamp, step into the 'cage' and descend 140m underground; follow your ex-miner Guide through the chilly, dark tunnels to find out how coal was mined and moved to the surface by men, women, children, ponies and machinery.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (30 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.
AeroVenture (33 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
Eureka! The National Children's Museum (33 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.
Ferens Childrens Art Gallery (37 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 (38 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...
Clifton Park Museum (38 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.
Magna Science Adventure Centre (39 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.
Preston Park and Museum (40 miles)
Stockton On Tees
Preston Park and Museum As well as the museum, Preston Park also has a range of permanent attractions including exotic bird life in the aviary and wildfowl pond and many riverside and woodland paths. You can walk amongst hundreds of beautiful butterflies at Butterfly World, take a ride on the Tees Small Gauge Railway or boat on the river. There's also a safe surface play area for children and a cafe.
Dorman Museum (41 miles)
Middlesbrough
Dorman Museum With ever changing exhibitions - 8 galleries and 3 exhibition spaces, there's something for everyone and plenty of hands-on activities, objects and children's trails.
The Fire and Police Museum (42 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,
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum (42 miles)
Saltburn by the Sea
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum The Museum today offers visitors an opportunity to experience the underground world of a real ironstone mine and to explore the skills, customs and life of the Cleveland miner. It was these miners that helped make Cleveland the most important Ironstone mining district in Victorian and Edwardian Britain.
Weston Park Museum (43 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.
Towneley Hall Museum (45 miles)
Burnley
Towneley Hall Museum A range of indoor artistic exhibitions set within a large park which also offers play areas, golf courses and sculpture trails. Take a picnic!
The Bowes Museum (50 miles)
Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum A wonderful day of discovery awaits you and your family at The Bowes Museum! Explore the stunning galleries through interactive displays and get arty with our hands-on activities and events. From marvellous masterpieces to curious collections there's something for everyone at The Bowes Museum!
Clitheroe Castle Museum (50 miles)
Clitheroe
Clitheroe Castle Museum New look galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of local history, heritage and geology. Features for younger children.
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (51 miles)
Rossendale
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum Discover how raw wool and cotton were traditionally transformed into cloth, learn Lancashire's part in the Industrial Revolution, and see the giant waterwheel work!
The Fusilier Museum (53 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.
Museum of Transport (54 miles)
Cheetham Hill
Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.
Greater Manchester Police Museum (55 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 (55 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.
Vernon Park Museum (56 miles)
Stockport
Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.
The Manchester Museum (56 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.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (56 miles)
Blackburn
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery A fascinating collection of art which includes oils and watercolours, Japanese prints and Christian icons.
Museum of Science and Industry (56 miles)
Manchester
Museum of Science and Industry The whole family has fun at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) in Manchester. Situated in five large buildings packed with exciting galleries, exhibitions and daily events, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Hat Works (56 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.
Making It! Discovery Centre (57 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.
The Lowry (58 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.
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (58 miles)
Bolton
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive If you're looking for a free fun family outing, Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive is the place for you. There?s a special children?s activity corner, and an exciting programme of family friendly events all year round, as well as plenty of themed activities during the holidays.
Bolton Steam Museum (59 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.
Harris Museum & Art Gallery (64 miles)
Preston
Harris Museum & Art Gallery We’re a family-friendly museum and art gallery in the heart of Preston city centre. Visit our museum because we know how to make history and art fun! We’ve got a programme of regular hands-on workshops for families as well as permanent activities whatever time of day you arrive.
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (65 miles)
Sunderland
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day.The stunning Winter Gardens stimulates the senses with over 1,500 flowers and plants brought together in a spectacular showcase of the world's natural beauty.
Beamish Open Air Museum (66 miles)
Beamish
Beamish Open Air Museum - makes the past comes to life. Beamish is unique. This is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside. A great family day out.
Lancaster Maritime Museum (67 miles)
Lancaster
Lancaster Maritime Museum The museum covers the maritime trade of Lancaster, the history of the port, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing industry of the Lune Estuary and Morecambe Bay using sound, smells, reconstructions and audiovisuals. Features include four restored local fishing vessels, and an aquarium.
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (69 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.
Wollaton Hall and Park (71 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.
Centre for Life (71 miles)
Newcastle upon Tyne
Centre for Life Life is an award winning Science Centre which is full of exciting exhibitions and activities. Life's science explainers present shows in the Life Theatre and are on hand around the Centre to help you get the most out of your visit. Life's also home to the North's biggest planetarium and a motion simulator ride. There is also a hands-on play area, specially designed for the under 7s.
All activities are included in the price of admission.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum (72 miles)
Bishop Auckland
Killhope Lead Mining Museum Voted the Most Family Friendly Museum, take a guided tour of the mine, become a washerboy and find galena. Woodland walks, Red Squirrels, exhibitions, shop and cafe a great day out in the country for the whole family. Winner of Tourism award 2008 Small Attraction of the year, Gold standard Green Tourism Business and quality badge holder of Learning outside of the Classroom 2009
Discovery Museum (72 miles)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Discovery Museum Discovery is the North East’s most popular free museum and the place to find out about life on Tyneside. From the area’s renowned maritime history to world-changing science and technology it has something for everyone. The museum is bursting with hands-on interactives, which makes it the perfect place to learn through play.
Seven Stories (72 miles)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Seven Stories The UK's first children's book museum. As well as oodles of books to examine, join in with dressing-up and dramatic fun, story times, creative writing and wordplay, illustration and craft activities.
Laing Art Gallery (72 miles)
Newcastle upon Tyne
Laing Art Gallery The North East's Large Visitor Attraction of the Year has something for everyone to enjoy. A dynamic exhibition programme brings an exiting variety of art to your doorstep, while fun learning events encourage even the youngest children to get involved. Our impressive permanent collection includes work by John Martin and Henry Moore.
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery (72 miles)
South Shields
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery Explores the story of South Tyneside through sensational displays, hands-on exhibits and stunning art. Worth timing a visit for an event day.
Great North Museum Hancock (72 miles)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Great North Museum Hancock A truly stunning day out awaits your children here with spectacular features from live exhibits to mummies and the planetarium.
Stephenson Railway Museum (74 miles)
North Shields
Stephenson Railway Museum Re-live the glorious days of the steam railway at the Stephenson Railway Museum.
Toy Museum (74 miles)
North Shields
Toy Museum The Toy Museum has over 4,000 toys on display dating from 1890-1970. We have clockwork and mechanical toys, dolls, prams, cars, puzzles, games, pedal cars and childhood memorabilia.
Water World (5 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 Hydro (16 miles)
Harrogate
The Hydro The Hydro offers three swimming pools (diving, main and teaching), Brimhams Fitness Centre - with gym, dance studio, indoor cycling studio, health and beauty studio, springboard and highboard diving, Harry's Place crèche, The Energy Bar cafe and more.
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool (20 miles)
Helmsley
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool 20m heated outdoor pool.
Lightwaves Leisure Centre (24 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.
Ilkley Pool and Lido (27 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.
Shipley Pool (27 miles)
Shipley
Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.
Metrodome Leisure Complex (31 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.
Halifax Swimming Pool (33 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.
Maltby Swimming Centre (38 miles)
Rotherham
Maltby Swimming Centre - swimming facilities and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.
Woodford Leisure Centre (38 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.
Bridlington Leisure World (41 miles)
Bridlington
Bridlington Leisure World The waves and slides and extensive water features in the fun pool undoubtedly cater for the great demand in school holidays and at weekends, but the needs of the serious swimmer, club, schools, lessons and special groups are also met through the 25m training pool and shallow teaching pool.
The Dolphin Centre (41 miles)
Darlington
The Dolphin Centre An outstanding pool complex that includes an
8-lane, 25m competition standard swimming pool, Training Pool, Interactive Toddler Pool, 1m, 3m and 5m Board Diving Pool and two water-slides as well as an Under The Sea themed indoor play area.
Splash (42 miles)
Stockton-on-Tees
Splash Stockton's newest leisure facility has been designed to meet 21st century needs. The complex includes a 25 metre pool with wave machine and water features, offering leisure and training facilities for swimmers at all levels. a learner pool, spa pool and flume slide complete the water based features.
Ponds Forge (43 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!
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool (43 miles)
Nelson
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool has a wave machine, a roof high water slide and a beachside playland - a soft play area ideal for young children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (49 miles)
Hope Valley
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool Uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from March to September.
Mill House Leisure Centre (50 miles)
Hartlepool
Mill House Leisure Centre Offers a range of activities and facilites including swimming pools.
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.
Queens Park Sports Centre (52 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
Grimsby Swimming Pool (53 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.
Spennymoor Leisure Centre (53 miles)
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Leisure Centre has a free - form Leisure Pool with a large shallow water area and a maximum depth of 1.8 metres. A water slide and wave machine are also available, but these only operate during evening, weekend and school holiday sessions. The pool is approximately 18 metres wide and 30 metres long.
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool (55 miles)
Ingleton
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool Community run heated lido open 29th May to 4th September. Worth looking out for their fun special events!
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre (55 miles)
Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes Leisure Centre Swimming Pools - 25m fitness pool with flume, waves and beach
Manchester Aquatics Centre (56 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!
Waves Water Fun Centre (56 miles)
Blackburn
Waves Water Fun Centre If you are looking for family days out in Lancashire, Waves has a lagoon shaped pool, Alien space bowl water feature, children’s shipwreck slide, jacuzzi, waves machine, a vending area and a Regency Gym.
Splash at Riverside (56 miles)
Blackburn
Splash at Riverside No special play features beyond the standard pools BUT they are chlorine free pools which is a big plus for children with asthma or delicate eyes!
Yarborough Leisure Centre (56 miles)
Lincoln
Yarborough Leisure Centre Diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and many other activities on site besides - some of which may need pre-booking.
Water Meadows (57 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
Tyldesley Pool (62 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.
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool (64 miles)
Bishop Auckland
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool Come and enjoy the pleasures of outdoor swimming in a warm (tropical water temperature of 80+ degrees Fahrenheit), safe, family environment.
Sunderland Aquatic Centre (66 miles)
Sunderland
Sunderland Aquatic Centre Extra length swimming pool, with teaching pool and a truly excellent range of diving facilities. FREE swim programme in place for under 16s and over 60s, ask for details.
Woodhall Spa Swimming Pool (69 miles)
Woodhall Spa
Woodhall Spa Swimming Pool Outdoor swimming facility with cafe, bowls, tennis, putting, playpark and cycle hire also on site.
Beechdale Swimming Centre (70 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.
Temple Park Centre (70 miles)
South Shields
Temple Park Centre Ideal for swimming or just plain enjoying yourself!
Try out the fun wave machine, shoot down the aqua blaster spiraling water slide and float round the new McDonalds run. Temple Park Centre also boasts a diving pool and learner pool.
Billinghay Swimming Pool (72 miles)
Lincoln
Billinghay Swimming Pool Outdoor pool with slide, toddler pool and portable playpen.
Nye Bevan Pool (72 miles)
Skelmersdale
Nye Bevan Pool Offering standard swimming fare with a diving pool and two diving boards for public use.
Wet 'n Wild (72 miles)
North Shields
Wet 'n Wild Indoor water centre with Double twister flume,
4 flumes, Wave canyon, The Black Hole, Outdoor lagoon, Kamikaze and The Abyss tyre ride among the attractions.
Shap Swimming Pool (72 miles)
Penrith
Shap Swimming Pool They have a 25m and toddler pool, separate changing rooms, showers, free use of floats etc and a fully stocked shop.
Prudhoe Waterworld (74 miles)
Prudhoe
Prudhoe Waterworld a large leisure pool with wave machine, aqua slide and beach area where children and adults can swim, play and relax, or while the children are playing in our Space Jack's Soft Play area, you can enjoy a drink or something to eat in the cafe
Tynemouth Pool (74 miles)
North Shields
Tynemouth Pool Standard swim facility with diving boards and fun sessions.
Wacky Warehouse - Riverside Farm (2 miles)
York
Wacky Warehouse - Riverside Farm The UK’s award winning soft play and activity centre for children. Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!
Wacky Warehouse - Flying Legends (3 miles)
York
Wacky Warehouse - Flying Legends - following the tried and tested formula of great kids soft play structure with balls and slides and loads of climbing things, so the kids can have a great time running themselves ragged, while you put you feel up with a nice cup of refreshment - jobs a good 'un!!
Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite (4 miles)
York
Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite 11,000 square feet of fantastic family fun.
York’s largest premier indoor adventure play area.
Crazy Tykes (7 miles)
Wetherby
Crazy Tykes We offer a dedicated baby and toddler area, a climbing frame designed with total visibility in mind, softball cannons, a spiral tube slide and a four lane astra slide. We also have a mini astro-turf football pitch and a basketball net for the sportier customer.
Treasure Island Playcentre (13 miles)
Boroughbridge
Treasure Island Playcentre is a safe, clean indoor playcentre with for adventurous pirates aged between 0 and 7. Our other priority is giving parents the most relaxing time possible! Our coffee is second to none, and our home-made food has a great reputation.
Winkies (14 miles)
Harrogate
Winkies Fantastic! Thoroughly unique concept in tiny town role play, with kids' computers, trampolines and more in addition to the play frame.
Polka Dot Kids Ltd (15 miles)
Garforth
Polka Dot Kids Ltd Kids can play, learn and explore in the play structure which features a dual 4m wavy slide, a football/ basketball pitch, car track and cargo nets. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat (16 miles)
Harrogate
Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat Wacky Warehouse - Flagship has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!! Also a great place to go for kids parties.
Funalot Indoor Play Centre (19 miles)
Castleford
Funalot Indoor Play Centre Ball pool Soft play activity centre, Slide, swings and climbing net.
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms (19 miles)
Leeds
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms - indoor playcentre following the tried and tested wacky warehouse tradition of great indoor playcentre attached to a pub serving cheap drinks and food, so you can have a nice meal and drink while the smalls run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - job done!!
Muffins Play Barn (19 miles)
Malton
Muffins Play Barn A seriously fun and interactive play gym for children aged up to 8 years. Baby area with sensory lighting and comfy cafe; play gym with slides, ball pit, climbing etc.; and art corner.
Xplore (19 miles)
Castleford
Xplore Two attractions under one roof... plus a whole lot more! Xplore promises adventure and excitement for families and children of all ages. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Littlelegz (21 miles)
Leeds
Littlelegz Children can run, play, and slide on a huge climbing frame filled with slides, roller squeezes, rope bridges and sensory zones, plus so much more
Kids Club House Ltd. (21 miles)
Leeds
Kids Club House Ltd. Horsforth’s premier indoor soft play, activity and party venue. A challenging multi-tiered soft play centre, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0-12 years and a contemporary cafe bar. We offer a range of party packages which can be tailored to suit your needs.
The Fun Run (22 miles)
Goole
The Fun Run Indoor play with crafts and activity sessions, dedicated toddler area and extensive menu at the cafe.
Fuzzy Eds (22 miles)
Wakefield
Fuzzy Eds Especially designed to entertain children from toddler to around 10 years old, older children can use their very safe outdoor play area. Set beside a pub.
Jackaboos (23 miles)
Leeds
Jackaboos Let your kids run wild in a safe, fun and clean environment while you relax with an authentic cappucinno and panini. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Leeds with kids.
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon (24 miles)
Bradford
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon - has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer (24 miles)
Ilkley
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer The UK's award winning soft play and activity centre for children. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!
Playdayz Ltd (24 miles)
Leeds
Playdayz Ltd Fabulous playcentre with soft play area designed for babies, a toddler area, and a disco area and main play area designed for the over 5's.
Tiddley Peeps (25 miles)
Bradford
Tiddley Peeps Indoor play centre in Bradford - The main play area is great and there is also a separate baby area which has plenty of toys
Dizzy Rascals (25 miles)
PIckering
Dizzy Rascals Indoor play boasting cargo nets, ball pool, jumbo slide, seperate baby and toddler area and cafe.
The Play Station (26 miles)
Ossett
The Play Station This is an exciting new indoor play centre for 0-12 years which has a large climbing frame and slides, it has a football court and basketball court for the older ones. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree (26 miles)
Wakefield
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree - big playframe indoor play centre - drop the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a nice cup of tea and a read of the paper!
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre (26 miles)
Batley
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre We are an indoor soft play centre with free on site parking located next to Alexandria Mills,Batley. The perfect place for your little ones to play in a safe environment. Ideal for kids parties and group bookings!
Funsters Childrens Play (26 miles)
Bradford
Funsters Childrens Play An Indoor Soft Play Activity Centre where children can have fun and play in a safe, clean environment.
Go Hyper (27 miles)
Dewsbury
Go Hyper Has 2 separate play zones designed to provide fun and activity in a safe environment for pre-walkers and children up to the age of 12 years old. Go Hyper is the perfect place to let kids exercise and learn through play.
Jimmy G's Playcentre (27 miles)
Shipley
Jimmy G's Playcentre This is a huge indoor playground for kids. with ballpools, inflatables, slides, ride on toys, etc. The kids absolutely love running and climbing on everything and letting off a bit of steam. There is also a separate area for toddlers - which is good for their safety.
Diddy Middys (28 miles)
Cleckheaton
Diddy Middys A fantastic family place to visit. We are a fully air conditioned play gym with lots of toys and games along with a great play structure with slides, ball pool, football pitch and much more.
The Funky Farm (29 miles)
Northallerton
The Funky Farm - main area includes giant astra slide, ball pool, pulley & wow pool - Large football and basketball court.
Astrabound Inoor Play Centre (30 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!
Magic Garden (30 miles)
Driffield
Magic Garden Kids indoor play centre in Driffield - usually a great idea for kids birthday partys as well
Pirate Petes Indoor Playden (30 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.
The Cheswold (32 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.
Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre (32 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!
Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse (33 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!
Ali Bongos (33 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.
Big Blue Frog (33 miles)
Halifax
Big Blue Frog Huge indoor play facility with slides, ball cannon, sports area and dedicated under 5 area.
Blue Kangaroo Play and Party Centre (33 miles)
Hull
Blue Kangaroo Play and Party Centre A fantastic Indoor Play Centre designed for children aged 0-8 years old. There's lots of play equipment and great kids party packages. A fun, safe and friendly environment to bring your children to play and develop new skills. Relax in the Cafe whilst you and the kids enjoy our facilities.
Adventure World (34 miles)
Elland
Adventure World Indoor Party And Play Centre From Ages 0-9 Childrens Parties 9.30am To 3.30pm Mon- Fri 9.00am To 12pm Sat - Sun Private Parties Arranged Parties from 4pm Mon-Fri 12.30pm Sat-Sun
Fun Planet (34 miles)
Keighley
Fun Planet Playcentre with great play frame for the kids to run themselves ragged on
Fizzy Lizard (34 miles)
Huddersfield
Fizzy Lizard Adventure softplay for the under 8s, split into baby / toddler and Junior sections, with differing age suitable toys, activities and challenges.
Playmania (34 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
Dandi Lion Playzone (35 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.
Wackadayz (35 miles)
Richmond
Wackadayz - is a secure Indoor Play Centre. We have separate Junior and Toddler areas, an elevated Sports Arena, Bouncy Castle and Wifi available at not extra charge. Offering the opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a fun day out or select to sit back and relax with some refreshments while the kidz play.
Kinderland Play Centre (35 miles)
Hull
Kinderland Play Centre Kinderland Play Centre, Hull is a new generation play experience. 4 challenging play areas, café bar, gift store, dance academy and award winning photographer all under one roof.
Big Fun Indoor Play Centre (35 miles)
Hull
Big Fun Indoor Play Centre The play equipment is based around 4 monster slides. There’s a dropslide, 4 lane astro slide, double drop slide into a ball pool and a tube slide, all of them perfect for the ultimate thrill.
Little Monkeys (35 miles)
Hull
Little Monkeys Fun for kids of all ages at the Little Monkeys indoor playcentre.
Little Hoppers Adventure World (36 miles)
Scarborough
Little Hoppers Adventure World A huge play area. 9,000 square feet of fantastic family fun, which includes four separate areas. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Hullablloos (37 miles)
Sheffield
Hullablloos Hullaballoos is Sheffield's premier kids indoor play centre with soft play areas, ball pools, slides, bridges and much more.
Monkey Bizness (37 miles)
Hull
Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds.
Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller (37 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!!!
Scarborough Play Zone (38 miles)
Scarborough
Scarborough Play Zone It is the probably the biggest indoor play area in North Yorkshire. Fabulous entertainment for children up to the age of 12.
We have a climbing wall, 4 big slides including a drop slide, football and lots lots more.
Rascalz Play Area (38 miles)
Hull
Rascalz Play Area Facilities include a dedicated toddler play area (under 4s), a junior play area with three types of slides and a high tech interactive zone, with bluetooth dance mats and sport walls.
Candy Kingdom (38 miles)
Bridlington
Candy Kingdom Welcome to Candy Kingdom, the new Indoor Adventure Play Centre specially designed for 0-12 year olds. Open from 9.30am -7.00pm daily, Candy Kingdom is fully air conditioned and offers ample FREE parking.
Playzone Indoor Playcentre (38 miles)
Scarborough
Playzone Indoor Playcentre Scarborough Playzone is 11000sq ft of non stop family fun, clean and safe enviroment. Slides, ball pools, football pitch, climbing wall, great restaurant, friendly trained staff, open from 9.30 untill 7.00 everyday, free parking. Party rooms for private parties.
Camelot Play Castle (38 miles)
Rotherham
Camelot Play Castle Multi-level play structure with slides, ball-pit, party area
Fuzzy Eds at Coulby Farm (38 miles)
Middlesbrough
Fuzzy Eds at Coulby Farm Children can enjoy the large Fun House with ball pools, slides, climbing frames, all in brightly coloured surroundings. Children's birthday parties are bookable, taking place in the Fun House, with a height restriction of 4ft 9ins, we also hold regular Toddler sessions during term time.
Crazy Corner (39 miles)
Stockton-on-Tees
Crazy Corner From Ball Cannons to Shoot Slides, Gaint Bouncing Balls to Tarzan Gliders, Crazy Corner has something for all.
Noahs Ark Family Centre (40 miles)
Thornaby
Noahs Ark Family Centre Three levels of adventure soft play with craft, role play, reading and activity corners besides. Also has an outdoor play area for summer.
FunForest (40 miles)
Brigg
FunForest A huge four levels of soft play, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, designed for children aged from 0 – 11 years, with dedicated play areas for babies, toddlers and juniors. Why not hold your child’s birthday party with us?
Brewers Fayre Preston Farm (40 miles)
Stockton on Tees
Brewers Fayre Preston Farm Indoor and outdoor play areas with plenty of fun colourful features attached to a family friendly restaurant with a healthy, appetising menu for children.
Monkey Bizness (41 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.
Adventure Point Ltd (41 miles)
Darlington
Adventure Point Ltd Fantastic indoor & outdoor adventure play centre with huge play frame, bumper cars, 3 tree climbers, slides, rope bridges, ball cannon arena, multi-sports court, separate toddler play areas and lots more!
Bonkers Indoor Play Centre (41 miles)
Bridlington
Bonkers Indoor Play Centre Childrens indoor play centre, couldn't track down a website, so ring for more details.
Neptunes Kingdom (41 miles)
Hornsea
Neptunes Kingdom Sea themed soft play with balls, chutes and slides. Also offer water walking using giant bubble balls.
Jungle Mania Play Centre (41 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.
4Kids (41 miles)
Colne
4Kids Under new management, formerly Likkle Monkeys.There are two totally separate play facilities, one on the upper floor aimed at 5-12 year olds and a toddler area located on the lower floor specifically for the younger children.
Fun City (42 miles)
Stockton On Tees
Fun City With its 7000sq ft of play area Fun city is dedicated to family fun! The play frame includes 3 tier levels of ball pools, curly slides, rope bridges, swing ropes, spooky areas, jelly mountain, trampoline and the 20ft drop slide!
Toddlers have a small area on the ground floor with its own ball pool, small curly slide, rope bridge and soft play toys and puzzles.
The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre (42 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
Our Funhouse (42 miles)
Middlesborough
Our Funhouse A new for 2012 indoor multi-level soft play centre for children aged up to 12, offering children's parties, after school activities, adventure play, toddlers' sessions, and educational play, with friendly, experienced and fully vetted staff.
Megakidz Indoor Play Centre (42 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!
Just for Kids (43 miles)
Sheffield
Just for Kids indoor fun centre with rollerblading, bouncy castle, tube slide and a large toddlers' play area - ring for more details
Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm (44 miles)
Redcar
Wacky Warehouse - Wheatlands Farm has the usual formula of a multi-levelled indoor soft play centre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre (44 miles)
Nelson
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre Giddy Kippers - play on the amazing play zone, it's a fantastic, purpose built 3 storey structure with:
4 lane astra slide - Ball cannons - Balance beams - Splat pad - Ball bounce - Spiral tube slide
The Play Arena (44 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.
Runaround Play Centre (45 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.
Mungle Jungle Indoor Soft Play Centre (45 miles)
Redcar
Mungle Jungle Indoor Soft Play Centre Mungle Jungle - indoor funworld, for 10 year olds and under. Under 5’s area, plus bouncy castle, slides, ball pool and much more, so whether its rain or sun there’s always plenty of fun.
The Play Barn at Settle (46 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn at Settle A great indoor soft play centre in the Yorkshire Dales where your children can run wild in a safe and friendly environment while you can relax in our comfortable seating and cafe area. We pride ourselves on our homemade food.
The Play Barn (46 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn - offers a space where parents and children will have a fun time, whilst the children are scrambling over the adventure course or testing their climbing skills on the climbing wall having fun in the spooky maze or perhaps sliding down the twisting slide.
Captain Jacks Adventure Play (46 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!
Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star (46 miles)
Burnley
Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star, a nice old stone warehouse building with the usual formula of kids indoor playcentre atttached to a very reasonably priced pub, so you can have a nice cup of tea while the kids run themselves into the ground for two hours - jobs a good 'un!
Kids@Play (46 miles)
Bacup
Kids@Play Due to the layout of the play frames it is easy for parents to keep an eye on their children whilst being able to sit down and relax with magazines and refreshments.
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World (46 miles)
Newton Aycliffe
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World - is a haven for your kids to play and wear themselves out. It has all the latest equipment to put the biggest smiles on your children’s faces. They can race their friends down the three lane giant Waterfall Slide, climb to the top of the Castle and experience the thrill of the scary Drop Slide, or prepare for battle in the Ball Blast Cannon Arena.
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (47 miles)
Oldham
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre Kids can monkey around in the jungle gym, slither down the spiralling snake slide, or become a hidden crocodile in the ball pit, and for the mums and dads we have comfortable seating, complimentary magazines, and a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food from our menu.
Mister Twisters (48 miles)
Hartlepool
Mister Twisters 13,000 sq ft indoor play centre with a Pirate themed climbing frame. Suitable for 2-5 year olds, 5-12 year olds and a separate gated toddler/infant area for the more delicate of our visitors. Bouncy castle, football court, Xbox games, 5* cafeteria and parking for 70+ cars.
The Play Shack Indoor Play Centre (49 miles)
Shildon
The Play Shack Indoor Play Centre The Indoor Play facility is the Biggest Indoor Soft Play frame in the area featuring 3 Lane Astra Slide, 540 Degree Tube Slide, ball-pools, Rope Bridges, Spooky Corner, Gliders, 5 a Side Football Pitch, separate Toddler Area and much, much more
The Jungle (50 miles)
Chesterfield
The Jungle - has a three level soft play centre, mini football pitch, with HUUUUGGE slides and plenty of party rooms.
The Fun Depot (50 miles)
Ashton Under Lyne
The Fun Depot Bright and cheery age segregated play areas, a peaceful sensory room, fully equipped sports court, and a dedicated nursing and feeding room.
4 Kids Play (50 miles)
Clitheroe
4 Kids Play For the under eights. A two story indoor play facility including slides and ball pool. They also have a bouncy castle and a separate baby area for smaller children.
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (50 miles)
Mottram
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods A nice big kids play structure, overlooked by tables and chairs for the parents to sit on and take a break while the kids run round. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Runamok (51 miles)
Rossendale
Runamok Multicoloured multitiered adventure soft play with dedicated baby play area and cafe.
Bamboozles Adventure World Ltd (51 miles)
Bishop Auckland
Bamboozles Adventure World Ltd Fully equipped activity frame, pedal carts, toddler area and themed parties. Junior climbing wall coming soon!
Little Treasures (51 miles)
Accrington
Little Treasures One of the undoubted highlights is a visit to the bouncy castle named the 'Black Pig.' They also have many slides and climbing areas, all meeting the latest safety standards
Kiddly Beanz (51 miles)
Manchester
Kiddly Beanz Indoor two story equipment which is exclusively designed for 0-9s with a very high safety factor. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.
Wacky Warehouse - Cricketers (52 miles)
Grimsby
Wacky Warehouse - Cricketers Wacky Warehouse - Cricketers has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!
Kidz Mania (53 miles)
Grimsby
Kidz Mania Childrens indoor playcentre in Grimsby - waiting for more details, if you've been there (or own it!) let me know!!
Playtime Soft Play Centre (53 miles)
Oswaldtwistle
Playtime Soft Play Centre - an indoor play centre for kids which has a variety of toys, play houses, a bouncy castle, ride-ons plus the soft-play structure.
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (54 miles)
Gorton
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!
Whitworth Hall - Bobby Shaftos (54 miles)
Spennymoor
Whitworth Hall - Bobby Shaftos The restaurant offers a fantastic menu and children can play in the indoor or outdoor play area. In the summer months you can dine on the patio at the lakeside and watch the deer and the ducks at play. The park abounds with wild life with squirrels, wild geese, swans and even the odd heron.
Fantasy World Play Centre (55 miles)
Cleethorpes
Fantasy World Play Centre 20,000 square feet of children's play area, including ball pools, tumble tower, castle of adventure, magic submarine, free-fall slide, toddlers soft play area, bouncy castle
Play 'n' Krazy (55 miles)
Bowburn
Play 'n' Krazy ball pools, play frame, slides, football and basket ball areas, and tiny tots explore too, in their own safe space
Funtastic (55 miles)
Radcliffe
Funtastic Fabulous adventure soft play centre with a stunning array of features and age appropriate areas. They have a sincerely unique sports arena, and the resident 'dog' fudge regularly appears to dance with the children!
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (55 miles)
Stockport
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre The perfect place to visit if you care about cleanliness, great food and a safe, fun environment for the little ones! Our play areas are designed to stimulate, exercise and excite and there is something for all ages - from the tiniest tot up to 12!
ZuuKidz (56 miles)
Blackburn
ZuuKidz Ultimate indoor family play and party venue with over 10,000 square feet of fun for children of all ages, pamper packages for parents and disabled facilities.
Crackerjax (56 miles)
Crook
Crackerjax An indoor adventure play and children's party venue, with 10,000 sq. ft. of family fun and children's activities for kids of all ages up to 12 years old.
Happy Daze Play And Party Centre (56 miles)
Darwen
Happy Daze Play And Party Centre Formerly known as Top Bananas, Happy Daze is under new management and has been refurbished to include a larger play area, improved party areas and the all new parents' chill out zone!
KK5 Indoor Playcentre (56 miles)
Stockport
KK5 Indoor Playcentre KK5 Indoor Playcentre is a large playcentre suitable for children up to 12 years old. There are great slides for the older ones and a lovely soft play area for the younger kids.
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (57 miles)
Stockport
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre A fun soft play challenge on two levels with different activities to promote motor skills, coordination, increase activity levels whilst promoting social development.
Boyne Play Pit and Cafe (57 miles)
Langley Moor
Boyne Play Pit and Cafe The centre can take up to 35 children, This is extreamly clean and has a sound proof cafe with viewing into the play area. Not the bigest but you'll go a long way to beat it.
Rainydays (57 miles)
Nottingham
Rainydays Their recently refurbished equipment is suitable for children from birth right through to the teens.
Little Rascals (57 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.
Wild Things (58 miles)
Stockport
Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House (58 miles)
East Didsbury
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House An indoor play building with a large number of games and play structure children under 4ft 9ins tall. We also hold Parent and Toddler sessions during the week. An excellent place to go for a good night out as the complex also has bowling, a cinema, health club, bingo and a Travel Lodge.
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (58 miles)
Chorlton
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre Three levels of soft play fun reaching a mind blowing 6.5m height. The fastest way to get down is on the fiery 3-lane astro slide – if you can make it past the Dragon. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
PlayZone Indoor Play Centre (58 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
Funizuz Play Centre (58 miles)
Stockport
Funizuz Play Centre Indoor soft play centre, ceramic pot painting studio, café, birthday parties, toddler activities, clay hand and foot imprints, children's fashion, accessories and gifts.
Funtasia Fun House (58 miles)
Lincoln
Funtasia Fun House Great for the smaller fun seeker and very reasonably priced playcentre.
Fun Farm (58 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.
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (59 miles)
Trafford Park
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre Land of Play is a stimulating, safe, fun, healthy recreation area for children of all age groups, creating an atmosphere for pantomime and make believe
Wacky Warehouse - Game Keeper (59 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!
Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion (60 miles)
Worsley
Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!
Happy Days Play Den (60 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.
Safe Play Centre (61 miles)
Preston
Safe Play Centre Private hire personal service soft play for special needs children. Truly magical range of interactive equipment purpose designed.
Giddy Kids Play Centre (61 miles)
Preston
Giddy Kids Play Centre Giddy Kids Play Centre - kids indoor playcentre in Preston
Anchorsawayplay (61 miles)
Wythenshawe
Anchorsawayplay One of the latest and most challenging play frames in the country for both young babies to toddlers and for children up to the age of 11
Funshack (61 miles)
Seaham
Funshack Maybe largest indoor playground in the north of England. Here you will find a wide range of fun activities in a safe and secure surrounding. New indoor go kart track and bowling alley 2012!
The Play Mill (62 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.
Antz in your Pantz (62 miles)
Timperley
Antz in your Pantz is a fantastic and unique adventure playcentre and art room in Timperley, Altrincham. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Cheshire with kids
Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay (63 miles)
Chorley
Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay - Inoor play centre is a mixture of ball pools, scramble nets, Skull Island and the giant galleon pirate ship make for fun play everyday of the week.
Monkey Magic (63 miles)
Preston
Monkey Magic Safe, exciting and challenging fun including slide, football and basket ball zone, ball pits and tunnels; they also have a dedicated toddler play area.
Little Lagoon at West View L C (63 miles)
Preston
Little Lagoon at West View L C Colourful adventure soft play zone within a leisure centre.
Cheeky Monkeys (63 miles)
Chorley
Cheeky Monkeys - your children will go wild and enjoy a play environment, which boasts new and innovative play equipment. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Wacky Warehouse - Sandcastle (64 miles)
Sunderland
Wacky Warehouse - Sandcastle Wacky Warehouse - Harbour Lights - i would imagine it is the usual wacky warehouse scenario - sit down and have a rest while the small run themselves ragged in the playcentre - job done!!!
Rascals Party and Play Centre (64 miles)
Preston
Rascals Party and Play Centre We are a children's indoor play centre catering for all ages up to 12 years. There are 2 separate soft play areas. Our main features are a large play frame, 6 two-seater go-karts, slides, toddler and baby area, football and basketball court, trampolines and cafe etc etc!
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre (64 miles)
Chorley
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre Be transported to Ancient Egypt for the adventure soft play, use the ice skating rink and when you're tired enough settle into the in house cinema with a hot dog!
Little Monsters Mayhem (64 miles)
Salford
Little Monsters Mayhem Little Monsters Mayhem is an indoor play centre; we cater for children from a few weeks old to 11 years. Our Rainforest themed play frame has 3 lanes, waterfall themed slide, sports court, separate toddler frame and padded baby area.
Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre (64 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.
Mini Magees Party and Play Centre (65 miles)
Preston
Mini Magees Party and Play Centre Brand new Party and Play centre for children aged 0-12. Jump in the huge ball pool, slide the 3 lane wave slide, have a kick around on the football pitch whilst mum and dad grab a cappuccino and homemade cake.
Planet Happy (65 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!
Buddys Play (65 miles)
Leyland
Buddys Play Open every day this dinosaur themed centre provides a secure, safe and clean environment for ages from 0 -12 year olds.
Krazy Kingdom (65 miles)
Annfield Plain
Krazy Kingdom 17,500 sq ft of non stop fun and it's all under one roof to keep you and your children happy for hours, we believe we have something for all ages from babies to twelve year olds
Playmates Childrens Play Centre (65 miles)
Chorley
Playmates Childrens Play Centre An exciting indoor adventure playcentre and party venue for children under 9, where there’s always lots to do and plenty of fun to be had!
Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (66 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.
Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak (66 miles)
Preston
Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak Ancient Oak has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!
Castledown Fun Factory (66 miles)
Sunderland
Castledown Fun Factory Bright and colourful indoor play facility attached to a family friendly pub with a healthy kids' menu. Classic fun features include slide and ball pit.
Funtastic Indoor Play Centre (66 miles)
Sunderland
Funtastic Indoor Play Centre a large climbing frame on three levels with a two lane main slide and also a curly tube slide. There is also an enclosed football/basketball court and two toddlers' areas with ball pool/mini slide/mini climbing frame and push-car circuit area
Chucklebutties (66 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!
Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre (67 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.
Rumble Tumble Playcentre (67 miles)
Wigan
Rumble Tumble Playcentre has a great indoor adventure zone - while you can relax in the coffee area. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Escape Play (67 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.
Jumbo Jungle (67 miles)
Consett
Jumbo Jungle Over 11000 sq ft of non stop fun and games and its all under one roof to keep both the adults and children happy for hours, we have something for all ages from babies to twelve year olds
Clown Around (67 miles)
Chorley
Clown Around Clown Around - kids indoor play centre with great play structure
Jungletastic (68 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.
Wacky Warehouse - Story Book (69 miles)
Boldon
Wacky Warehouse - Story Book Wacky Warehouse - Story Book - following the familiar Wacky pattern of kids indoor play structure attached to a pub serving reasonably priced food and refreshment - so the kids run themselves ragged while you have a rest - simple but effective!
Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun (69 miles)
Gateshead
Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun Perhaps the north's largest children's play venue with a massive 4-storey climbing frame, soft sports pitch, and separate toddler zone.
Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre (69 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.
The Giants Den (69 miles)
Gateshead
The Giants Den The Giants Den is a massive 15,000sq ft of non-stop fun for children up to 12 years of age. Maybe you'll see the giant himself!
Johnnys Fun Factory (70 miles)
Morecombe
Johnnys Fun Factory Indoor play centre for kids based in Morecambe. Fun for kids to play to their hearts' content.
Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre (70 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!!
The Jungle - Wild Play and Party (70 miles)
Warrington
The Jungle - Wild Play and Party boasts three great play areas. The main area includes a huge 13m, 4-lane waterfall effect astro slide, two great trampolines, ball pool, snake slide and much more.
Prendoolys (70 miles)
St Helens
Prendoolys St Helen's biggest and best children’s indoor adventure play area, designed from the ground up to deliver countless hours of family fun!
Lunar Lift-Off (70 miles)
Ashbourne
Lunar Lift-Off A warm, inviting, exciting soft play environment for families to play, socialise, learn, and create in a relaxed atmosphere.
Fun2B (71 miles)
Warrington
Fun2B Fun2b is just what parents have been looking for – an exciting and adventurous activity centre for 0-11years(height limit 4ft 9), combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating café.
Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (71 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!!
Thanks for all the great things to do and Pottery Making and Arts and Crafts near york with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
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