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Lunar Lift-Off (1 miles)

Ashbourne

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

Wild Park Brailsford (5 miles)

Derby

Wild Park Brailsford Strictly for the over 10s (the older they are the more they can do, here) this offers off road quad biking and well protected paint-balling.

Jangala (7 miles)

Derby

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

Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (7 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.

Alton Towers (7 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!

Highfields Happy Hens (8 miles)

Etwall

Highfields Happy Hens - is an Open Working Farm where families are able to walk around the farm at their leisure and enjoy the country atmosphere.

Oak Lodge Farm (8 miles)

Foston

Oak Lodge Farm Take time to soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farm yard and really get in touch with the land that feeds us. Discover first hand what it means to be a farmer.

Cinebowl (9 miles)

Uttoxeter

Cinebowl 8 lanes of bowling fun attached to this great cinema - great idea for a cold and wet afternoon for a family day out in Staffordshire.

Big Top Fun Centre (9 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.

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (9 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.

Markeaton Park (10 miles)

Derby

Markeaton Park Well kept parkland with play centre, light railway, pitch and putt golf, stunning horticultural displays, a fishing lake and football pitches.

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse (10 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

Chucklebutties (10 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!

Blackbrook Zoological Park (10 miles)

Winkhill

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

The Play Mill (10 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.

Temple Mine (11 miles)

Matlock Bath

Temple Mine Discover for yourself the network of tunnels that exist under your feet and wonder at the crystals glistening in the walls.

Rollerworld of Derby (11 miles)

Derby

Rollerworld of Derby The biggest maple floored rink in the UK with capacity for up to 3000 - with Family Nights and Learn to Skate sessions. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Gullivers Kingdom (11 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.

The Heights of Abraham (11 miles)

Matlock Bath

The Heights of Abraham Explore a unique Hilltop Park via a thrilling Cable Car ride. Once at the Summit enjoy going underground on tours of two Show Caverns. In the Exhibitions get to touch a dinosaur fossil and see video shows, then burn off energy on the 2 play areas!

Matlock Bath Aquarium (11 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.

Crich Tramway Village (12 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. Children’s playground, tea-rooms, shops, and Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail.

Pirate Pete Playden (12 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!!!

Tenpin Derby (12 miles)

Derby

Tenpin Derby Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Planet Happy (13 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!

Steeple Grange Light Railway (13 miles)

Wirksworth

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

Recreation Soft Play (13 miles)

Burton On Trent

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

Midland Railway Centre (14 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

Freddys Play Kingdom (14 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.

Churnet Valley Railway (15 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.

Matlock Farm Park (15 miles)

Matlock

Matlock Farm Park - is set in part of a 600 acre working farm, providing a great day out with varied activities for all the family. the park has a varied selection of animals to see including llamas, goats, peacocks and red deer to name a few.

Elvaston Castle (15 miles)

Elvaston

Elvaston Castle The first county park in England, this has been gently entertaining and thoroughly inspiring young families for forty years. Interesting walks and gorgeous architecture, an interesting half day's worth.

Foxfield Railway (15 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.

The Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (15 miles)

Alfreton

The Genesis Family Entertainment Centre As well as AMF Tenpin Bowling facilities they also have their themed Atlantis Indoor soft play centre for kids, a Sports Hall for local groups and individuals to hire and Community rooms.

Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (16 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.

British Wildlife Rescue Centre (16 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.

Amerton Railway (16 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

Amerton Farm and Craft Centre (16 miles)

Stafford

Amerton Farm and Craft Centre Playbarn is an indoor adventure play area, with a height recommendation of under 1.4 metres. It has a tractor track, rope bridge and barns on stilts connected with raised walkways. Also an amazing bouncing structure, which is one of the biggest in the country and has a bouncy area, slide and items to jump over and through. There is also a soft play area for children under 3 years of age.

Staunton Harold Reservoir (17 miles)

Melbourne

Staunton Harold Reservoir A wildlife habitat offering many outdoor and leisure activities, such as adventure playgrounds, fishing, bird watching, sailing and cycling.

Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre (17 miles)

Swadlincote

Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre A large leisure facility and dry ski slope providing Skiing, Snowboarding, Toboggan and Sno-Tubing with a fully licensed bar and restaurant. Kids must be over 4 to take part in activities.

1st Bowl Ilkeston (17 miles)

Ilkeston

1st Bowl Ilkeston Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre (17 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.

Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground (17 miles)

Bakewell

Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground The famous garden contains spectacular waterworks and you are welcome to walk, picnic and play here and in the surrounding park. The farmyard and adventure playground welcomes young visitors and families and has special activities throughout the season.

Awesome Walls Climbing Stoke (17 miles)

Stoke

Awesome Walls Climbing Stoke Indoor rock climbing is a fun and enjoyable way to exercise and an excellent way to keep fit and healthy. We have always strived to offer the best indoor climbing experience - friendly staff, interesting routes, centre cleanliness.

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (17 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.

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes (17 miles)

Swadlincote

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes In this most southerly part of rural Derbyshire, Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes offers visitors lots of fun ways to enjoy a very special corner of the New National Forest . They have over 66 acres of emerging young woodland to explore with thriving wildlife, fishing lakes and a family-friendly animal farm.

Rosliston Forestry Centre (18 miles)

Swadlincote

Rosliston Forestry Centre Discover a woodland wonderland. From quiet walks to action-packed family fun, uncover nature at its best.

Escape Play (18 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.

Fenton Fun Factory (18 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.

Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe (18 miles)

Alrewas

Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe - come along and choose an item to paint from our wide range of ceramics. You'll find there's something to please everyone.

Little Drivers Soft Play (19 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.

Conkers (19 miles)

Moira

Conkers - the award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged for hours. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Castle Donington College Pool (19 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?

Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit (19 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.

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms (19 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.

The Kurburgring (19 miles)

Huthwaite

The Kurburgring A unique venue offering a definitively outdoor karting experience indoors. They run junior sessions for kids over 8, adults karts for over 14s.

Emma Bridgewater Factory (19 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Emma Bridgewater Factory Join us in the historic Potteries: take a tour of our atmospheric Victorian factory, see our beautiful wares being made, then try your hand at decorating your own pot in our studio. Relax in the cafe, wander in the walled garden, then shop for factory seconds or delightful gifts.

Rumble Tumbles (19 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Hood Park Outdoor Pool (19 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Hood Park Outdoor Pool Outdoor pool with other goodies nearby.

Ashby de la Zouch Museum (19 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.

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (20 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Ashby de la Zouch Castle A Royalist stronghold during the Civil War, the castle finally fell to Parliament in 1646, and was then made unusable. An underground passage from the kitchen to the tower, probably created during this war, can still be explored today.

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (20 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.

Midland Karting (20 miles)

Litchfield

Midland Karting Outdoor Karting Circuit with International & New National Circuit.

Cyril's Nut Hut (20 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

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (20 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!

Chesterfield Bowl (20 miles)

Chesterfield

Chesterfield Bowl 16 lane bowling centre - including glow in the dark bowling at selected times at weekends. Kids love bowling, well worth a go if you haven't tried it.

Go Ape! Cannock (20 miles)

Rugeley

Go Ape! Cannock Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.

Little Rascals (20 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.

Queens Park Sports Centre (20 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

Poole's Cavern (20 miles)

Buxton

Poole's Cavern - found deep beneath the limestone hills on the edge of the historic Derbyshire spa town of Buxton. This secret underground world once echoed to the sound of a glacial river that scoured the rock for millions of years.

Go Ape! Buxton (20 miles)

Buxton

Go Ape! Buxton Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.

Tenpin Stoke (20 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Tenpin Stoke Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 30 lanes!

Attenborough Nature Reserve (20 miles)

Beeston

Attenborough Nature Reserve An award winning eco-friendly visitor attraction surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Aerial Extreme (21 miles)

Trentham

Aerial Extreme Whether you're a novice adventurer or an adrenalin junkie, your adventure starts here! Our amazing Adventure Ropes Course is set within the beautiful surroundings of Trentham Estate. No experience or skill is required just a willingness to have fun!

Waterworld Stoke (21 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.

Stoke Ski Centre (21 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Stoke Ski Centre Comprehensive ski and snowboard facilities with lessons pre-bookable.

The Little Gym (21 miles)

Stoke On Trent

The Little Gym The Little Gym offers a unique motor skills and curriculum-based gymnastics programme, which evolves with each stage of a child's development.

Trentham Gardens (21 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Trentham Gardens With stunning gardens and lake, a giant observation wheel, unique Barefoot Walk, Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme, a shopping village, range of cafes and garden centre there really is something for everyone.

Monkey Forest (21 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

Jungletastic (21 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.

Happy Days Play Den (21 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.

Lammas Leisure Centre (21 miles)

Sutton in Ashfield

Lammas Leisure Centre Family friendly ice skating rink with tonnes of other sporting opportunities besides within the leisure centre. Great fun for all ages and good for bonding while you watch dad fall over.

Eyam Treasure Trail (21 miles)

Eyam

Eyam Treasure Trail A fantastically fun way to get out and explore the historic plague village of Derbyshire. Kids will get an understanding of history whilst solving the mystery of the lost treasure from days gone by. Adults get to share and help them in their learning and fun.

Funsters (21 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Sutton Leisure Centre (21 miles)

Sutton-in-Ashfield

Sutton Leisure Centre At the leisure centre you can do loads of sports including Ice Skating - short tennis and loads more - check weblink for details

Wollaton Hall and Park (21 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.

Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre (21 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.

Biddulph Grange Garden (21 miles)

Biddulph

Biddulph Grange Garden Tunnels, winding paths, a Cheshire cottage that turns into an Egyptian tunnel, fish to feed, a Chinese temple, trees to discover and a new woodland walk to play in and explore.

Tenpin Stafford (21 miles)

Stafford

Tenpin Stafford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 20 lanes!

Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe (21 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.

Denz Indoor Playcentre (22 miles)

Beeston

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

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre (22 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!!

Beechdale Swimming Centre (22 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.

Jimmy Beans (22 miles)

Sutton In Ashfield

Jimmy Beans Offering a vast array of bespoke, modern and professionally designed play equipment, there is something for every child aged from newborn to ten years old! Also has a separate dedicated toddler area, with ride on buggies and cars.

Lichfield Heritage Centre (22 miles)

Lichfield

Lichfield Heritage Centre Discover - The Lichfield Story through the Exhibits, Graphics, Displays and AV Presentations in our Exhibition which covers 2000 years of its fascinating history

Avago Karting Chesterfield (22 miles)

Chesterfield

Avago Karting Chesterfield Minimum age 8 and height 4ft3. This is an Indoor circuit with an overall length of 300 metres. They have junior and cadet driving options for younger karters.

The Jungle (22 miles)

Chesterfield

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

Stafford Castle (22 miles)

Stafford

Stafford Castle The Centre brings Stafford Castle to life. The interior is designed to encourage a 'hands-on' approach to history; the emphasis is most definitely on information with fun.

Nottingham Climbing Centre (22 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Climbing Centre 800 square metres of climbing wall! The centre offers Bouldering, Top Roping and Leading Facilities; as well as running courses for beginners or improvers, starting from age 7.

Tenpin Nottingham (23 miles)

Nottingham

Tenpin Nottingham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin 26 lanes!

Sir Amics Painta Pottery Painting (23 miles)

Stafford

Sir Amics Painta Pottery Painting Create your individual design. Unleash your creativity and start painting your own pottery - great idea for presents for the family as well.

Playtime Cannock (23 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.

Snibston (23 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.

Rainydays (23 miles)

Nottingham

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

Nottingham Castle (23 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th Century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history.

Nottingham Castle Caves (23 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Caves Beneath the Castle a labyrinth of manmade caves and tunnels continue to tell the turbulent story of this historic site. Come along for a memorable tour and discover the secret passageways, King David's legendary dungeon, the Duke of Newcastle's Wine Cellar and Mortimer's Hole.

Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour (23 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour The City's newest heritage walking tour from the Nottingham Ghost Walk team! See the key sites of interest in the City and hear intriguing tales about Robin Hood and many other famous Nottingham characters. Tour includes cave visit (subject to availability). Was Robin Hood a Hero or a Villain?

The Nottingham Ghost Walk (23 miles)

Nottingham

The Nottingham Ghost Walk A story-telling walking tour all about ghosts! Where they haunt, why they haunt, a bit of gore, some heritage and history - and you might even spot the real ghost who haunts our tours!

Barneys Indoor Play Centre (24 miles)

Coalville

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

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (24 miles)

Hope Valley

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

Bridlesmithgate Caves (24 miles)

Nottingham

Bridlesmithgate Caves Man-made caves used as a butcher's, a salting chamber and an apothecary's shop with a domed store cave and an ice house.

City of Caves (24 miles)

Nottingham

City of Caves Enter and explore a whole new world in the caves underneath Nottingham city and descend into the dark depths of the original Anglo-Saxon tunnels, meeting real cave-dwellers from its dramatic hidden past. See how these caves have been used and adapted over the Centuries by local people to escape and take refuge from the world above.

Funky Pots Pottery Cafe (24 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.

Galleries of Justice (24 miles)

Nottingham

Galleries of Justice - home to the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and is the only Museum of its kind in Europe. Based at Nottingham’s old county gaol the Museum portrays Nottingham’s horrible history and crime and punishment through the ages in a fun and interactive environment. Many tours are actor led making the Galleries of Justice Museum an excellent family friendly attraction and a perfect day out for all ages. You will witness and sometimes even be put on trial in our prestigious Victorian Court room before being sent down to our original prison cells, dungeons and caves where your sentence awaits you! There is even an original Police Station on site.

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (24 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.

Mansfield Superbowl (24 miles)

Mansfield

Mansfield Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with kiddie assists like gutter guards, lighter balls and bowling ramps. It's not just bowling: It's Superbowling.

Donington le Heath Manor House (24 miles)

Coalville

Donington le Heath Manor House Step back in time and experience how people really lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in this preserved manor house which dates back to 1280.

1st Bowl Nottingham (24 miles)

Nottingham

1st Bowl Nottingham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Water Meadows (24 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

Making It! Discovery Centre (24 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.

National Ice Centre (24 miles)

Nottingham

National Ice Centre Ice skating is a cool experience whatever your age or ability and where better to give it a go than at the National Ice Centre: the UK's centre for excellence for ice sports. There are a range of ice skating sessions on offer to suit all ages and abilities, from the loudest disco to quieter sessions for beginners and families.

Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre (24 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.

Greens Windmill and Science Centre (24 miles)

Nottingham

Greens Windmill and Science Centre Test your brain power with the hands-on experiments in the Science Centre which explore electricity, magnetism and light, ideal for young children - attached to a working windmill which produces great flour?!

Run Riot (24 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.

AMF Macclesfield (24 miles)

Macclesfields

AMF Macclesfield Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Razzle Dazzle Pots Ltd (24 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.

Peak Cavern (24 miles)

Castleton

Peak Cavern The spectacular entrance is the largest to any cave in Britain. See rope making, the remains of an underground village and find out why it is called "The Devil's Arse"! Guided tours suitable for all ages. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Twycross Zoo (25 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.

The World Famous Blue John Cavern (25 miles)

Hope Valley

The World Famous Blue John Cavern The Cavern Tours are of immense educational interest showing clearly how the caverns are formed in limestone strata and how the limestone itself had much earlier been formed by the deposits on the floors of great oceans which have long since receded, as the fossilised remains of marine animals now show.

Treak Cliff Cavern (25 miles)

Hope Valley

Treak Cliff Cavern - an underground wonderland of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home to Blue John Stone. The tour takes you to see Aladdin's Cave, Fairyland and the Dream Cave. The most famous formation is "The Stork". Events include an Easter Egg Hunt and at Christmas "Carols by Candlelight"

Blue-John Cavern and Mine (25 miles)

Hope Valley

Blue-John Cavern and Mine The Blue John Cavern is steeped in history and old mining equipment is on view inside the cavern. Guided tours are conducted through the cave system at short regular intervals. Each tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour during which time a series of magnificent natural water-worn caverns are seen.

Great Central Railway (25 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.

Tamworth Castle (25 miles)

Tamworth

Tamworth Castle Is a Norman Motte and Bailey Castle located in the centre of Tamworth surrounded by the Castle Pleasure grounds. The oldest parts of the Castle are believed to date from the 1180’s. There are 15 period rooms to explore with many hands-on activities for all ages.

Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (25 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.

Namco Funscape Tamworth (25 miles)

Tamworth

Namco Funscape Tamworth Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Tamworth Snowdome (25 miles)

Tamworth

Tamworth Snowdome Tamworth Snowdome - real indoor ski slope - 170m ski run, click information button for more details - a great idea if you are looking for family days out in staffordshire

Ice Skating at Tamworth SnowDome (25 miles)

Tamworth

Ice Skating at Tamworth SnowDome Family friendly ice skating with many varying session types to suit all comers. A great healthy activity for young and old, and boasts the UK's only Ice Track, with mini track for kiddies.

Speedwell Cavern (25 miles)

Castleton

Speedwell Cavern Speedwell Cavern – an incredible underground journey by boat! Descend 105 steps to an underground canal. Take a boat trip to visit the cathedral like cavern and see the “Bottomless Pit” – a huge subterranean lake. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Derbyshire.

Treasure Trails Staffordshire (25 miles)

Cannock

Treasure Trails Staffordshire Treasure Trails' treasure hunts are a fantastic way to explore a new town or village whilst enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air.

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (25 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (25 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!!

Tamworth Karting Circuit at Priory Park (26 miles)

Tamworth

Tamworth Karting Circuit at Priory Park A challenging 500 metre, fully floodlit, all weather outdoor circuit. They offer quality arrive and drive facilities, suitable for all ages and abilities. (Minimum age 8 and height 4'6").

Battlefield Line Railway (26 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

Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre (26 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 (26 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.

Pooley Country Park (26 miles)

Polesworth

Pooley Country Park Large park with canal-side patio cafe, adventure playground, picnicking and fishing opportunities.

Willow Tree Family Farm (26 miles)

Shirebrook

Willow Tree Family Farm Friendly local farm offering common animal filled visits but also courses, classes and mentoring in many related topics. Strong environmental ethos and identity. For a FULL day out best enjoyed with other components.

Charnwood Museum (26 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.

Silver Blades Ice Rink (26 miles)

Cannock

Silver Blades Ice Rink The Friday night Disco Skate with a live DJ is popular with the young, while the more sedate Family Skates are a great way for the generations to mingle in a fun and informal environment.

Drayton Manor Theme Park (26 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.

Crash Bang Wallop (26 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!

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone (26 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.

Floralands Farm Park (26 miles)

Nottingham

Floralands Farm Park There is play equipment, a picnic area and a wide variety of animals to see and feed.

Great Central Railway (26 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.

The Climbing Works (27 miles)

Sheffield

The Climbing Works The World's biggest and best dedicated bouldering centre with dedicated kid's bouldering area, climbing classes for children, beginners and improvers. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.

The Play Arena (27 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.

Fired Arts Craft Café (27 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

The Potters Barn (27 miles)

Sandbach

The Potters Barn A working pottery where you can have a go! Play with Clay, Paint Pottery or have a go on the Potters Wheel. Fun for all the family. Take your masterpieces home.

Planet Pot (27 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.

Wheelgate Adventure Park (28 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.

Lyme Park (28 miles)

Disley

Lyme Park Adventure playground and lots of children's events throughout the year. Vast medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore

The Edge Climbing Centre (28 miles)

Sheffield

The Edge Climbing Centre An ideal way to get children interested in an adventure sport and a great and exciting way to exercise with the family. It's all set in a friendly environment and there is something for everyone from 7 years and up.

White Post Farm Centre (28 miles)

Farnsfield

White Post Farm Centre - one of the biggest Farm attractions in the UK. A working farm growing every year that offers a fabulous day out for all the family.

Just for Kids (28 miles)

Sheffield

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

Little Picassos Paint Your Own Pottery (28 miles)

Tamworth

Little Picassos Paint Your Own Pottery is set in a Craft Centre at Middleton Hall. Painting pottery is great fun for all ages. No experience necessary we will provide everything you need to create that special gift or memento. Even the youngest Little Picasso can put their hand or footprint on a piece of bisque for something to treasure.

Go Ape! Sherwood Pines (28 miles)

Edwinstowe

Go Ape! Sherwood Pines Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.

F1 Karting East Midlands (28 miles)

Loughborough

F1 Karting East Midlands Sessions and birthday parties can be booked for kids aged 8 and over - kids love karting!

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.

Skate Central of Sheffield (28 miles)

Sheffield

Skate Central of Sheffield Why not go and visit the rink that still maintains good old-fashioned family values? Varied sessions, extra sessions during school holidays.

Garlands Off Road Leisure (29 miles)

Atherstone

Garlands Off Road Leisure A great range of activities from seven years and up (eight for the karts), it's very far from just karting! Fantastic memory material for kids and a good bonding experience for the family doing new stuff together.

Weston Park Museum (29 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.

Ash End House Childrens Farm (29 miles)

Tamworth

Ash End House Childrens Farm A fun filled family day out! With lots of friendly animals to feed and stroke. Three Play areas, Indoor Toddlers Barn, Family Games Yard, Crazy golf and lots of fun activities for the children. New for 2008 Jumping Pillow!!

The Big Play Barn (29 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!

Creswell Crags (29 miles)

Worksop

Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Great idea for family days out in Nottinghamshire.

Ponds Forge (29 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!

The Fire and Police Museum (29 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,

Broomey Croft Children's Farm (29 miles)

Bodymoor

Broomey Croft Children's Farm is an award winning farm attraction. It is a great day out for families. Lots of friendly farm animals to feed, free tractor rides, play areas and sandpit. A great kids day out in Warwickshire.

Megakidz Indoor Play Centre (29 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!

Foundry Climbing (29 miles)

Sheffield

Foundry Climbing Offers over 200 routes, 70% of which are from F5a to F7a. Over 1,100 sqm of climbing walls. Regular clubs for children starting at age 7.

Fastlane Bowl (30 miles)

Sheffield

Fastlane Bowl Eleven lane bowling centre with a licensed bar and food served all day.

Parkwood Karting (30 miles)

Sheffield

Parkwood Karting Junior karting is ideal for children aged 8 years or older looking to get started in karting or progress their racing skills. They give tuition to new drivers to ensure they drive safely and correctly.

The House Skatepark (30 miles)

Sheffield

The House Skatepark A great facility for skating only, no bikes, with classic features to train on and its all wood floors, so no concrete scars! If you're under 12 you will need an adult to stay with you.

Phoenix Park (30 miles)

Wolverhampton

Phoenix Park Adventure playground, sensory garden and fitness equipment are dotted about this picturesque freebie.

Robin Hoods Major Oak Treasure Trail (30 miles)

Edwinstowe

Robin Hoods Major Oak Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Robin Hood country? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun Trails show you the most interesting, historical and scenic locations. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve the clues along the way.

Bosworth Battlefield (30 miles)

Nuneaton

Bosworth Battlefield Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is a unique day out for all the family. Relive this famous turning point in British history ? the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty.

Kingsbury Water Park (30 miles)

Sutton Coldfield

Kingsbury Water Park Over 600 acres of countryside to explore with woodland, lakes and meadows. A safe place to explore on foot or bicycle with surfaced, level paths. Two adventure play areas, bird hides and miniature railway. Have a go at our Orienteering course or try fishing.

Rother Valley Country Park (30 miles)

Sheffield

Rother Valley Country Park Country park with extensive lake offering lots of watersports and fun, as well as an outdoor play area and a golf centre.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (30 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.

Walsall Gala Baths (30 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.

Tropical Birdland (30 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.

Sherwood Forest Fun Park (30 miles)

Edwinstowe

Sherwood Forest Fun Park A family operated children's fair located in Sherwood Country Park.

Jungle Mania Play Centre (31 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood (31 miles)

Crewe

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood - the usual setup for Wacky Warehouses. Have a nice hour off while the kids run round like loons on the indoor play structure - lovely!!

Ice Sheffield National Ice Centre (31 miles)

Sheffield

Ice Sheffield National Ice Centre Ice Sheffield is totally committed to catering for the interests and aspirations of the whole community - offering recreational skating, learn to skate sessions, children's birthday parties and ice disco sessions

Aerial Extreme (31 miles)

Sheffield

Aerial Extreme Join us for a unique, fun-packed experience on our Adventure Ropes Course located at iceSheffield! Suitable for all and no experience necessary. The outdoors has never been this much fun, so what are you waiting for?

Sherwood Forest Country Park (31 miles)

Edwinstowe

Sherwood Forest Country Park Browse around the Visitor Centre shops or relax after a stroll in the Forest Table Restaurant. Take a walk to the mighty Major Oak, pick up one of our fun family nature trails, or just stand and admire the weird and wonderful shapes of the ancient oak trees, twisted by age and weathered into living sculptures.

Jumicar Children's Driving Experience (31 miles)

Hoveringham

Jumicar Children's Driving Experience On arrival the children are briefed on the rules of the road, the one way system, how to behave at road junctions. They then test their new skills on our real mini road circuit. All cars have seat belts and most cars can even take passengers too.

Amen Corner Karting (31 miles)

Newark

Amen Corner Karting Two small fun tracks providing arrive and drive for all ages.They also have a new 550m pro-kart circuit for over 17s. Drivers from 8, passengers from 4.

Brookside Miniature Railway (31 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.

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.

Dunton Stables (31 miles)

Curdworth

Dunton Stables Trekking centre and riding school - kids mini-trekking for children and parents.Kids as young as four can enjoy this wonderful horse thrill along the bridal ways.

Hollywood Bowl Sheffield (31 miles)

Sheffield

Hollywood Bowl Sheffield Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Monkey Bizness (31 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.

Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre (31 miles)

Stockport

Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre Fun and exciting rock climbing and archery activities for anyone between the ages of 5-80 years! At our premier indoor climbing and activity centre.

Funsters (31 miles)

Crewe

Funsters - triple level indoor soft play centre

Ace Karting (31 miles)

Nuneaton

Ace Karting An indoor go karting centre with junior and adult karts rurally situated in the midlands. All racewear is provided. Lap times printed after each session. There is an indoor viewing area, party rooms, toilets, outdoor patio and a cafÂ¯Ã‚Â¿Ã‚Â½ serving hot and cold snacks.

Ferry Farm Country Park (31 miles)

Nottingham

Ferry Farm Country Park A range of activities from playing in our indoor activity centre to feeding the animals.

Lakeside SuperBowl Crewe (31 miles)

Crewe

Lakeside SuperBowl Crewe Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bentley Bridge (32 miles)

Wolverhampton

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bentley Bridge Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

1st Bowl Sheffield (32 miles)

Sheffield

1st Bowl Sheffield Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Skatecity (32 miles)

Stockport

Skatecity Featured on ITV's The Feel Good Factor. Varied skating sessions evenings only except during school holidays.

Strykers at 1st Bowl (32 miles)

Wolverhampton

Strykers at 1st Bowl Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Weston Park (32 miles)

Shifnal

Weston Park 1,000 acres of Parkland in which to play and an endless choice of special attractions including a miniature railway, Woodland Adventure Playground, woodland walks, lakes and follies to explore.

Kingstanding Leisure Centre (32 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.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park (32 miles)

Neuneaton

Hartshill Hayes Country Park Large park with adventure playground.

Southwell Minster (32 miles)

Southwell

Southwell Minster with its majestic Norman nave and glorious 13th-century chapter house—is one of the least known jewels in the crown of Nottinghamshire.

Wild Things (32 miles)

Stockport

Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.

Hoar Park (32 miles)

Nuneaton

Hoar Park Including such gems as Arty Party, play areas and the Children's Farm this is easily an afternoon's worth if you have the weather.

Ledene Golf Centre (32 miles)

Wolverhampton

Ledene Golf Centre The Ledene Golf Centre will introduce your 3+ child to the enjoyable sport of golf, which is fun for the whole family. The centre's excellent Par 3 golf course and heated driving range is the perfect environment allowing your family to have fun and keep fit.

Magna Science Adventure Centre (33 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.

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (33 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!

Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse (33 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!!!

The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre (33 miles)

Dinnington

The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre An exciting and adventurous indoor family entertainment centre for the under 11's (+5's for laser tag) combining fantastic imaginative children's play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating cafe, Massive indoor soft play equipment with slides, Ball pool, Sports court, car track, toddler's area, and disabled zone. The perfect party venue. We also have "Make a Bear" "Laser Tag" and gift sho

Gorse Hill City Farm (33 miles)

Leicester

Gorse Hill City Farm A family friendly community working farm, with the opportunity to feed & touch the animals. Play area, rare breeds, woodland walk, picnic area, small animals, education facilities, events, gardens & much more.

Wibbly Wobbly (33 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 (33 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!

Scalliwags Adventure Land (33 miles)

Leicester

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

Go Kidz Go (33 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

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland (33 miles)

Birmingham

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

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester (33 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!

Forge Mill Farm (33 miles)

West Bromwich

Forge Mill Farm Forge Mill Farm is one of two farm visitor centres within Sandwell Valley Country Park. It is a working dairy farm where the main attraction is the dairy herd of pedigree Jersey cows.

Wolf Mountain (33 miles)

Wolverhampton

Wolf Mountain Progressive climbing 'cub course' starts at age 8: the courses focus on safety, competence, equipment, basic indoor climbing skills, centre etiquette and above all having fun!

Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (34 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.

National Space Centre (34 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.

Abbey Park (34 miles)

Leicester

Abbey Park Beautiful river-split park with miniature railway, pets' corner and a large play area suitable for children of all ages.

Funky Monkeys (34 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 (34 miles)

Birmingham

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

The Jungle Club (34 miles)

Leicester

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

Superbowl 2000 Rotherham (34 miles)

Rotherham

Superbowl 2000 Rotherham With classic tenpin bowling, arcade games and fruit machines for adults and kids, why not come and enjoy a thrilling family day out. It's not just bowling: It's Superbowling!

Clifton Park (34 miles)

Rotherham

Clifton Park Lovely green space with several adventure play areas, crazy golf and a mini funfair! Also has tennis courts and bowling greens available for you to hire, plus a seasonal 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.

Spacehoppas (34 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.

Camelot Play Castle (34 miles)

Rotherham

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

Meridian Leisure Park (34 miles)

Leicester

Meridian Leisure Park Tenpin bowling at Hollywood Bowl before catching the latest movie at their nine screen state-of-the-art Vue cinema. Also offers four family friendly restaurants.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Leicester (34 miles)

Leicester

AMF Hollywood Bowl Leicester Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Twin Peaks Indoor Climbing Walls (34 miles)

Birmingham

Twin Peaks Indoor Climbing Walls The perfect venue for some fun climbing, an activity that's proven to develop not only the body but the mind too. All levels catered for, special session for under 6s.

Wild Kidz (34 miles)

Hinckley

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

Star City Birmingham (34 miles)

Birmingham

Star City Birmingham A staggering array of family fun venues under one (enormous!) roof, from bowling and laser tag to mini golf and dodgems, to the cinema, football and indoor climbing!

Vernon Park Museum (34 miles)

Stockport

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

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport (34 miles)

Stockport

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport Indoor rock climbing is a fun and enjoyable way to exercise and an excellent way to keep the kids fit and healthy. We have always strived to offer the best indoor climbing experience - friendly staff, interesting routes, centre cleanliness.

Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (34 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!

Sandwell Valley Country Park (34 miles)

West Bromwich

Sandwell Valley Country Park is a great place to spend the day with the family. As well as two working farm visitor centres, we have an adventure playground, an aerial assault course, picnic areas, crazy golf, pitch and putt, tennis courts, miles of footpaths and fantastic nature areas for you to explore.

Langar Karting and Quad Centre (34 miles)

Nottingham

Langar Karting and Quad Centre Featuring simply excellent custom built Junior Karts suitable for drivers 10 years plus with an inside leg measurement of at least 26 inches.

High Sports Rotherham (34 miles)

Rotherham

High Sports Rotherham Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children

Megazone Leicester (34 miles)

Leicester

Megazone Leicester Megazone is serious fun for those old and young, fast paced excitement which makes a great addition to any party

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (34 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.

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (34 miles)

Nantwich

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker Discover the secret world of nuclear government For over 50 years this vast underground complex, remained secret, hidden on the outskirts of a sleepy Cheshire town.

Tenpin Stockport (34 miles)

Stockport

Tenpin Stockport Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Adventure Island Mini Golf (34 miles)

Birmingham

Adventure Island Mini Golf The courses have been built across 3 levels and wind past palm trees and volcanoes, through caves, behind waterfalls and through Tiki Villages providing a fantastic and fun leisure experience for all.

Tenpin Birmingham Star City (34 miles)

Birmingham

Tenpin Birmingham Star City Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Funizuz Play Centre (34 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.

Cannon Raceway (34 miles)

Coseley

Cannon Raceway Junior kart racing and laser tag, in a safe and professional environment.

Hat Works (35 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.

Staircase House (35 miles)

Stockport

Staircase House Explore domestic history throughout the house, peel back the bedclothes of the four poster bed, sit at the 18th Century dining table, and try your hand at quill pen writing!

Air Raid Shelters (35 miles)

Stockport

Air Raid Shelters First-hand experience of daily life in 1940s, war-torn Britain. A labyrinth of tunnels under part of the town centre provided shelter - and a way of life - for Stockport and Manchester families through the dark days of the Blitz.

KK5 Indoor Playcentre (35 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.

Jitterbugs Party World (35 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (35 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.

The Public (35 miles)

West Bromwich

The Public - an exciting creative community, cultural, and business space in the heart of West Bromwich. The fantastic multi-use centre designed by world renowned architects Will Alsop and Julian Flannery, provides versatile spaces for people to get together for virtually any purpose - cultural and educational exhibitions, live performances, social relaxation, community activities.

Manchester Airport Tour Centre (35 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

Playpit Nuneaton (35 miles)

Nuneaton

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

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (35 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.

Hullablloos (35 miles)

Sheffield

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

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!!!

Simply Skate (35 miles)

Rotherham

Simply Skate Public and inline skating rinks, bouncy castle, cafe and more.

Gokidsgo (35 miles)

Leicester

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

Hyde Leisure Pool (35 miles)

Hyde

Hyde Leisure Pool 'Red Ripster' Aqua slide - Wave machine - White water channel - Water cannons - Geysers - Bubble Pool - Cafe and air conditioned eating area. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre (35 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.

Lakeside SuperBowl Nuneaton (35 miles)

Nuneaton

Lakeside SuperBowl Nuneaton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Lakeside SuperBowl has 24 lanes!

Wacky Warehouse - Bermuda Park (36 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!!

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (36 miles)

BIrmingham

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter A time capsule of past trade, with fascinating insight into Birmingham’s renowned jewellery and metalworking heritage. Includes live demonstrations at the jeweller’s bench showing how the Smith & Pepper bangle was made.

Polar Palace (36 miles)

Winsford

Polar Palace Come and experience the Polar Adventure where there are 3 levels of amazing fun. Try the giant astra ski slide, play in the sports zone, whizz around the kiddicar track, crawl through the ice cavern or splash into the ball pools

Goldhill Adventure Playground (36 miles)

Leicester

Goldhill Adventure Playground A real adventure playground for 5 - 14 year olds, children can play freely, and have fun while being supervised. Leicester's largest inclusion programme.

Dudley Canal Tunnels (36 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

Dudley Canal Trust and Trips (36 miles)

Dudley

Dudley Canal Trust and Trips See the network of underground canal routes that helped form the Industrial Black Country and marvel at the fantastic Limestone Caverns carved by man in his search for raw materials.

Grand Prix Karting (36 miles)

Birmingham

Grand Prix Karting Karting experience for individual kids over 12 years but for parties they accept over 8 years old. A fantastic memorable achievement for kids, and maybe the start of lifelong interest.

Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House (36 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.

Black Country Living Museum (36 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.

Tenpin Didsbury (36 miles)

East Didsbury

Tenpin Didsbury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 26 lanes!

The 2 Gyms (36 miles)

Winsford

The 2 Gyms Great big playcentre - with loads of things to do for young and old

Tenpin Parrs Wood (36 miles)

Manchester

Tenpin Parrs Wood Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Laser Quest (36 miles)

Manchester

Laser Quest Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.

Thinktank (36 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!

IMAX Cinema Birmingham (36 miles)

Birmingham

IMAX Cinema Birmingham The IMAX Cinema at Millennium Point is the biggest movie screen in the Midlands - as high as a five storey building and as wide as four buses. The great range of fantastic IMAX 2D and 3D films will put you right in the heart of the action.

Anchorsawayplay (36 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

Dudley Bowlplex (36 miles)

Dudley

Dudley Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?

Teamworks Karting Birmingham (36 miles)

Birmingham

Teamworks Karting Birmingham For 8+. fleet of karts are specially designed to allow youngsters to race at their own pace. They can limit the power for younger drivers as they learn how to drive, and teach all the skills needed to win on the track. They also do parties!

Birmingham Museum and Gallery (36 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.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom (36 miles)

Telford

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - a real Children's paradise - complete hands on experience. From feeding the lambs, Sheep and Goat racing, petting the lizards and talking to the parrots to candle dipping, mini quad biking, pony rides and other craft activities Â‚Ã‚Â– Hoo Farm has everything for a family day out!

Bowling at The Leisurebox (36 miles)

BIrmingham

Bowling at The Leisurebox 24 lanes of classic family friendly tenpin bowling, pool, and more, plus a well maintained, child friendly ice rink with special toddler sessions and kiddie's penguin skating aids.