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Family Days Out near to Billington
Leighton Buzzard Railway (< 1 mile)
Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard Railway A heritage steam railway and working museum, we offer a relaxing 70-minute return train ride, hauled in most cases by a historic steam locomotive. Discover our own fascinating history, dating back to the dark days of the First World War, and experience the vanished world of narrow-gauge light railways.
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre (< 1 mile)
Leighton Buzzard
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre is good for the family, it has a special pool where they can raise and lower the depth, so when they do swimming lessons they make it shallow for small kids, and deeper for bigger kids.
Mead Open Farm (2 miles)
Billington
Mead Open Farm Expect the best at award winning Mead Open Farm. Huge indoor play, maximum ‘hands on’ farmyard fun and numerous family outdoor activities.
Snakes and Ladders (6 miles)
Dunstable
Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. Plus there's electric motor bikes, and for younger visitors a Home Corner, Water Play and Construction Zone. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax on comfy leather sofas in our comfortable café.
Chilterns Gateway Centre (6 miles)
Whipsnade
Chilterns Gateway Centre The rare chalk downland is home to a huge variety of wildlife. It's a fantastic place for kite flying, walking and views over the vale of Aylesbury.
Dunstable Leisure Centre (6 miles)
Dunstable
Dunstable Leisure Centre Leisure centre offering loads of facilities - some of the sports available include, tennis, trampolining, gymnastics, soccer, golf and cricket.
Soft Play Centre (6 miles)
Dunstable
Soft Play Centre Soft Play Centre is the perfect place for your kids to have fun and just be kids. The Centre is full of activities for kids up to 4 foot tall to have fun and learn through creative play.
Go Bowling Dunstable (6 miles)
Dunstable
Go Bowling Dunstable Has 32 bowling lanes, a superb bar, an excellent cafe menu, amusement machines, pool tables, a pro shop and a children's party room. And learn to bowl lessons are free!
Toddler World (6 miles)
Dunstable
Toddler World Toddler World - Indoor play centre in Dunstable - ring for more details
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo (6 miles)
Dunstable
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo With so much to see and do at the UK's biggest zoo, a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the perfect day out for the whole family. From Sealion Splash to Otter Playtime get involved and inspired with interactive displays throughout the day. Seek out more than 2,500 animals in the beautiful Chiltern surroundings. Famed for its booming breeding programmes, there are also plenty of zoo babies to see.
Woburn Open Air Swimming Pool (6 miles)
Woburn
Woburn Open Air Swimming Pool Large outdoor pool often with elephants visible bathing on the other side of the wall in the safari park! Open from late May to September each year.
Ashridge Estate (7 miles)
Berkhamsted
Ashridge Estate Wonderful landscape for walking (and running!), with splendid views and fun interactive games in their Visitor Centre for the kids.
Tring Spy Mission Treasure Trail Walk (7 miles)
Tring
Tring Spy Mission Treasure Trail Walk Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Hertfordshire? Try a Treasure Trail! Fun treasure hunts which teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
Oak Farm Animal Park (7 miles)
Aylesbury
Oak Farm Animal Park Seasonal and daily acitvities to join in with on this totally kid friendly working family farm.
Natural History Museum at Tring (8 miles)
Tring
Natural History Museum at Tring Visit the galleries and come face to face with a full-sized gorilla, a huge anaconda or an extinct giant moa, just a few of the 4,000 animals on display!
Bletchley Park (8 miles)
Milton Keynes
Bletchley Park No visit to Bletchley Park is complete without a guided tour. Experienced guides give you a real insight into the work that went on and the secrecy surrounding the place until just a few years ago. A recently opened Visitor Information Centre will give you all the information you need for your visit as well as offering souvenirs, books, clothing and a Children's Spy shop.
Go Ape! Woburn (8 miles)
Woburn
Go Ape! Woburn 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.
Woburn Safari Park (8 miles)
Woburn
Woburn Safari Park Enjoy a Safari Adventure! Experience the thrill of being alongside rhino, lions, giraffe and more. The excitement continues with close encounters in walkthroughs with wallabies, squirrel monkeys and lemurs, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, trains, boats and keeper talks and demonstrations. All inclusive attractions and lots of fun all day long!
Go Ape! Wendover (8 miles)
Aston Clinton
Go Ape! Wendover 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.
Bernwood Butterfly Trail (8 miles)
Aylesbury
Bernwood Butterfly Trail Extensive forest paths lead walkers through vast areas of mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodland. Path side vegetation management has provided the favoured habitats for butterflies and other flora and fauna. Follow the yellow waymarked path on an hour and a half walk around the forest to discover the variety of habitats to be found.
Rogue Racing Aylesbury (8 miles)
Aylesbury
Rogue Racing Aylesbury Karting is a great fun family experience, whether its adults verses children (please note, there is a 1.3 metre height restriction to drive a kart), men verses women or just to see who can complete a lap in the fastest time! From 8 years and up.
Vale Park (8 miles)
Aylesbury
Vale Park A play area for younger kids as well as a 'teen' play area, new tennis courts, a multi-use games area and a bowls green. There is also a skatepark facility, but the park still remains a green and tranquil place close to the town centre.
Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre (8 miles)
Aylesbury
Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre Fun pool with flume, bubble beds and more; heated outdoor pool; gym; sauna and cafe.
Buckinghamshire County Museum (9 miles)
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire County Museum The museum showcases the County's rich heritage alongside a changing programme of exhibitions in the Buckinghamshire Art Gallery and they also have the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (please note this operates on limited times).
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (9 miles)
Aylesbury
Roald Dahl Children's Gallery In the Roald Dahl children's gallery you can boggle your eyes and baffle your brain and let your imagination run wild!
Jardines Tenpin Bowling (9 miles)
Aylesbury
Jardines Tenpin Bowling A family run Tenpin Bowling Centre, catering for all ages and abilities their staff are always willing to help in any way they can to provide a fun entertaining experience in this disabled-friendly centre.
Thrift Farm (9 miles)
Whaddon
Thrift Farm Farm with many animals to observe, children's play area, crafty woodwork shop and nursery. Inspiringly, all run by supervised adults with learning difficulties.
Futures Fun Factory (9 miles)
Luton
Futures Fun Factory Our indoor soft play centre is an ideal place for children to have fun in a safe and exciting environment, packed with creative play equipment with dedicated areas for toddlers and babies. Adults can relax in a warm and friendly environment while enjoying some light refreshments from Futures Cafe.
Wendover Woods (9 miles)
Wendover
Wendover Woods Children are happy exploring in the undergrowth, hiding in trees and riding bikes - there is an adventurous childrens play area set in the middle of the forest. The equipment is suitable for children up to 12 years old, with swings, slides, climbing frames and a challenging ropes trail.
Zoomania (9 miles)
Aylesbury
Zoomania Aylesbury’s largest indoor play centre offers children a fun-filled experience. With three play frames to suit ages 0 to 11 years, birthday party rooms, sports court and relaxed café area, Zoomania is the perfect entertainment venue for all the family.
Si5 Spy Missions (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
Si5 Spy Missions Great as an after school pursuit or a fun way to entertain during the school holidays, your mini rookies will experience code cracking, adrenalin fuelled indoor fun and 6 secret missions to choose from (with a further 6 for 13's) all in a safe, guided environment.
Big Rock Climbing Centre (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
Big Rock Climbing Centre The Climbing Clubs are a great way for youngsters over 3 to have fun, learn new skills, and develop team work, coordination and self-discipline. Family climbing can be a great bonding experience.
The Kidzone (10 miles)
Berkhamsted
The Kidzone - the purpose built multi-level play-frame offers a challenge for the more energetic and adventurous child with it's Rope Bridges, Hamster Wheel and Drop Slide. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
The Pottery Project (10 miles)
Berkhamsted
The Pottery Project There’s plenty of space for buggies and paraphernalia and they have baby changing facilities and high chairs. Every Friday parents painting with their babies or toddlers (up to 2 years) will receive 50% off the standard studio fee, except during school holidays.
Activity Land (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
Activity Land Awesome! Activity Land’s Outdoor Adventure Park is back with all its fun-packed activities included in the online entry price of just £5! There's plenty new - the Bungee Swing, Water Walkerz, a huge sandpit plus all the old favourites including the 25ft climbing wall, giant inflatable slide and more!
360 Play (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
360 Play Explore the huge adventure play frame spread over the full height of three levels in our Indoor Play Centre.
Visit 360 Street where childrens imaginations can run wild.
Unleash your childs creativity, let them be artistic, messy and mucky without it mattering.
Join a 360 class and develop your childs abilities.
Flitwick Leisure Centre (10 miles)
Flitwick
Flitwick Leisure Centre A great range of activities with an Ofsted approved creche incase you've a few on your hands.
Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre (10 miles)
Luton
Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre offers Fun Time Splash with mats and slides, Inflatable and Slide Sessions, Diving Boards, Kidz Around Pool Parties, Holiday activities, and Free Swimming (for 16 or under and 60 or over).
Bucks Goat Centre (10 miles)
Stoke Mandeville
Bucks Goat Centre Our ever open farm features every breed of goat found in Britain. It also has a wide range of other animals, including llamas, wallabies, birds, reptiles, pigs and donkeys. A petting pen is available for small children to make friends with our rabbits and guinea pigs.
Wendover Walking Mystery Treasure Trail (10 miles)
Wendover
Wendover Walking Mystery Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Buckinghamshire? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
Tenpin Milton Keynes (10 miles)
Central Milton Keynes
Tenpin Milton Keynes Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Planet Ice (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
Planet Ice Great idea for a family day out in Bucks - you must remember your first time ice skating, exciting or what!
Namco Funscape Luton (10 miles)
Luton
Namco Funscape Luton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Airkix Indoor Skydiving (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
Airkix Indoor Skydiving Airkix Indoor Skydiving makes for the ideal family day out, for families looking for something special. Referred to as 'The Smile Factory', ear-to-ear grins are guaranteed. What's more, anybody can fly from the ages of 4 to 104! Pre-booking advised, so book now to experience the magic of flight!
Xscape Skislope Milton Keynes (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
Xscape Skislope Milton Keynes Xscape Milton Keynes - indoor real snow skislope in Milton Keynes. A great family days out in Buckinghamshire idea.
City Limits Bowling Milton Keynes (10 miles)
Milton Keynes
City Limits Bowling Milton Keynes Exciting high tech tenpin bowling with glow in the dark features and kid's assists like gutter guards and bowling ramps.
Stockwood Discovery Centre (11 miles)
Luton
Stockwood Discovery Centre With interactive display, variety of gardens, children play area, special events and activities, bee gallery and much more, it is a wonderful visitor attraction and museum.
Collection highlights include the Wenlok Jug, the Shillington gold coin hoard and the Mossman collection – Britain's largest public collection of horse-drawn vehicles.
Re Create (11 miles)
Berkhamsted
Re Create A variety of arts, crafts and creativity workshops and classes, pre-booking essential. Currently includes Kids' Drawing and GCSE Drama.
Aerial Extreme (11 miles)
Milton Keynes
Aerial Extreme A unique, fun packed experience on one of the world's most awesome High Ropes Adventure Courses, boasting over 50 exciting obstacles. Amaze yourself as you take each of the challenges head on, from speedy zips, mid air jumps, suspended gravity defying climbing walls, and much more. The outdoors has never been this much fun.
Willen Lake and Park (11 miles)
Milton Keynes
Willen Lake and Park Beautiful lakeside park five minutes from M1 jct 14 and Milton Keynes City Centre offering, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, cycle hire, fishing, miniature railway, seasonal attractions and funfairs.
Gullivers Land (11 miles)
Milton Keynes
Gullivers Land A family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Luton Regional Sports Centre (11 miles)
Luton
Luton Regional Sports Centre Luton Regional is the busiest and largest centre in the brand. Its open 7 days a week and has space to accommodate multi events at the same time. Surrounded by 60 acres of parkland and sports fields we can offer a vast range of indoor and outdoor activities.
Daytona (11 miles)
Milton Keynes
Daytona Specially-designed Junior Circuit that enables aspiring racers to learn the craft in a safe, yet challenging, environment.
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre (12 miles)
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre A beautiful medieval site with public access for walks and picnics. We run family-focused events through the year, whether it's history, wildlife and environment or archaeology, there’s something for everyone to learn and have fun too!
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre (12 miles)
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is a working steam museum where you can step back in time to the steam age. On steaming open days visitors can ride in vintage carriages pulled by a full sized steam engine and on our extensive miniature railway. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Buckinghamshire.
Pirate Island Adventure Golf (12 miles)
Milton Keynes
Pirate Island Adventure Golf Swashbuckling fun for everyone! Treat the family to something different at our 18 hole Adventure Golf course. It’s festooned with obstacles, including a huge pirate ship, lakes, waterfalls, rafts, cannons and even our resident crocodile. Enjoy a bite to eat afterwards at The Clubhouse at Abbey Hill.
Dinky Dancers (12 miles)
Luton
Dinky Dancers Our programme combines an exciting mix of dance activities, P.E. and musical fun to develop children’s creativity and physicality.
Milton Keynes Museum (12 miles)
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Museum Try the working period telephones and switchboards. Visit the Victorian Parlour and Schoolroom. Listen to an air raid in the Museum's Anderson Shelter. Make toast in the period kitchen. Visit the street of period shops. Visit the Hall of Transport. The Museum's local social history collections allow visitors to experience the area's domestic, industrial, agricultural and transport heritage.
Waddesdon Manor (12 miles)
Aylesbury
Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon has so much to offer young people: beautiful, safe grounds and space to explore, living history, opportunities for learning and fun both outdoors and in. Highlights include the Woodland Playground, Explorer Trails around the gardens, the Children's shop, and the Aviary.
Quasar Elite (13 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Quasar Elite Minimum Age 6. Crystal Maze style game with 4 game zones, Wild West, Future World, Medieval World and WWII. safe, exciting laser tag action!
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead (13 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Sportspace Hemel Hempstead now includes a new swimming pool complex, gymnastics centre, sports hall
Aquasplash (14 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Aquasplash An exciting Indoor Water Theme Park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. With a total of six exhilarating rides and slides and extensive features, it's the best waterpark for miles around.
Silver Blades at Leisureworld (14 miles)
Hemel Hemstead
Silver Blades at Leisureworld Tropical Indoor Water Theme Park - Aquasplash - Silverblades - Ten Pin Bowling, Arcade Machines and Pool Tables - Hotshots - great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hertfordshire.
Hotshots at Leisureworld (14 miles)
Hemel Hemstead
Hotshots at Leisureworld Tropical Indoor Water Theme Park - Aquasplash - Silverblades - Ten Pin Bowling, Arcade Machines and Pool Tables - Hotshots - great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hertfordshire.
The XC (14 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
The XC Climbing, Bouldering, Skatepark, High Ropes and indoor caving system in this brand new extreme sports facility in Hemel Hempstead
The Snow Centre (14 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
The Snow Centre The perfect slope, the perfect snow, the perfect location; this is Britain's premier indoor snowsports destination. Designed to deliver the alpine conditions every skier and snowboarder dreams of, you'll find a huge 160m main slope as well as the largest indoor lesson slope in the UK. Both our slopes are over 30m wide and maintained with the perfect snow surface.
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (14 miles)
Great Missenden
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre Intrepid story-makers enter through the chocolate doors into this great little award-winning and family-friendly Museum. We have two fun and fact-packed biographical galleries and a fantabulous interactive Story Centre.
Chesham Heated Open Air Pool (14 miles)
Chesham
Chesham Heated Open Air Pool Summer season only, but also on site are an interior pool and sporting facilities.
Princes Risborough Spy Trail (14 miles)
Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough Spy Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Buckinghamshire? Try a Treasure Trail! Fun treasure hunts which teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
The Little Gym (14 miles)
Harpenden
The Little Gym The premier gymnastics- based children’s development programme for boys and girls aged 10 months to 12 years.
Tiggywinkles Visitor Centre (15 miles)
Aylesbury
Tiggywinkles Visitor Centre Animal Rescue Centre - watch the foxes in their permanent enclosure. See if you can catch a glimpse of one of our permanent badgers.
See the deer in the recovery paddocks.
Come and meet some of our permanent hedgehogs up close.
Big Space Indoor Play Centre (15 miles)
Harpenden
Big Space Indoor Play Centre Parent friendly equipment so you can join in or watch more easily - Over 300m2 of Adventure Play Equipment for kids up to 12yrs including Freefall and Wavy Slides - Coffee Bar and lounge - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
National & International Tennis Academy (15 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Swan Pool and Leisure Centre (15 miles)
Buckingham
Swan Pool and Leisure Centre 25 metre swimming pool - Leisure pool - Flume and inflatable -Mushroom and jet sprays
Tumblers Indoor Activity Centre (16 miles)
Buckingham
Tumblers Indoor Activity Centre Children's indoor activity centre in Buckingham town centre. Coffee shop, very high quality food with healthy options. Large play structure + separate climbing wall and three party rooms.
Buckingham Old Gaol Museum (16 miles)
Buckingham
Buckingham Old Gaol Museum Buckingham Old Gaol Museum tells the story of Buckingham and north Bucks rural life, including the Flora Thompson Collection (Lark Rise to Candleford author) and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells form part of the museum visitor's experience.
The Climb (16 miles)
Amersham
The Climb is a state-of-the-art climbing centre - it's active, dynamic, friendly and fun. They run a full range of activities for juniors aged 5yrs up and adults. There's something to suit everyone, whether your a beginner or an advanced climber
Junior Indoor Climbing at Amersham (16 miles)
Amersham
Junior Indoor Climbing at Amersham There is a session for those users aged 5 to 7 who wish to attend on a regular basis. Older children are accommodated in a variety of junior club options.
Chiltern Pools (16 miles)
Amersham
Chiltern Pools Diving pool with one, three and five metre boards. Leisure pool has flumes, fountains and a water creek! Also has sporting opportunities such as the climbing wall.
Bojangles Creative Cafe (16 miles)
Amersham
Bojangles Creative Cafe Bring the kids and get creating, super cafe with many activity options and a milkshake menu!
Amersham Museum (16 miles)
Old Amersham
Amersham Museum Come to our original Tudor building to find out about the history of Amersham through interactive displays, trails and special events. Enjoy our relaxing Herb Garden or join one of our Guided Walks around the town.
Chenies Manor (17 miles)
Chenies
Chenies Manor Child friendly, though we only recommend it for less boisterous children, with fascinating architecture, beautifully crafted gardens and yew and turf mazes to enjoy. It may intrigue older kids that there is supposedly a haunted staircase!
Verulamium Museum (17 miles)
St Albans
Verulamium Museum recreated Roman rooms - hands-on Discovery Areas - video presentations - touch screen databases - some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean
Hitchin Swimming Centre (17 miles)
Hitchin
Hitchin Swimming Centre Heated indoor and outdoor pools, with both types of toddler pool too and Poolside Baby Seats! (Open between 29th May - 12th September) - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
British Schools Museum (17 miles)
Hitchin
British Schools Museum Interactive museum depicting schooling throughout the ages, complete with tour, games, and plenty of archaic studying equipment.
Worth a trip for the look on their face when you tell them you're taking them to a school on their day out!
Pots of Art Ceramics Studio - Hitchin (17 miles)
Hitchin
Pots of Art Ceramics Studio - Hitchin Paint your own pottery studio, build a bear parties and decopatch. There is so much to do at Pots of Art - one of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Emberton Country Park (17 miles)
Emberton
Emberton Country Park With the timeline wall, habitat and church trails, adventure play areas and wide open country side, if you've got kids that like to run and run this one is for you!
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre (17 miles)
Hitchin
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre Indoor Soft Play Centre with Multi-Zone Play Frame, Baby and Toddler area. Ball Pools, Wendy House, Slide and Lots of Toys. Term Time Activities, Birthday Parties, Disco's and of course Coffee, Lunch, Snacks and Dinners too! Perfect for Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Childminders and Groups.
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre (17 miles)
St Albans
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre - huge inddor play centre with separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. So you can have a sit down and a cup of tea while the kids run themselves ragged - job done!!
Harpers at Westminster Lodge (17 miles)
St Albans
Harpers at Westminster Lodge The 33 metre pool boasts diving boards, flumes and inflatables with an additional teaching pool. The centre also features outdoor crazy golf, tennis courts and athletics facilities.
WhizzKidz (17 miles)
Thame
WhizzKidz The indoor play area consists of a giant play frame, toddler play frame,sports arena, bouncy castle and much more. Outside there is another play frame and a sandpit, with further outdoor attractions coming soon.
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio (17 miles)
St Albans
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio Come and have fun painting your own original masterpiece, even if you don't think you're artistic! With our help, stencils and stamps you can create an original work of art. We have Pottery Painting, Build A Bear and Decopatch - great fun for all the family.
Langleybury Childrens Farm (17 miles)
Kings Langley
Langleybury Childrens Farm They have a Pets Corner, plus goats, sheep, deer, pigs, ducks, geese and hens. There is a children's play area, a putting green, a tea shop and small gift shop. They even do children's parties. Limited opening: check the opening information.
Museum of St Albans (17 miles)
St Albans
Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.
Shaws Corner (17 miles)
Welwyn
Shaws Corner Charming, National Trust maintained home of the famous author, now also hosting family days, craft days and more. By no means a full day, but a delightful and instructive stop off between thrills.
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway (17 miles)
Chinnor
Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway A seven mile train journey on a steam engine - great for a family day out with the kids - especially train mad ones!!
Space 2 Play (18 miles)
Hitchin
Space 2 Play Large indoor soft play centre in huge 10,000 sq feet building. Secure gated entry, CCTV, separate toddler and baby areas with go Karts and one of the first indoor zip wires in the country. Food freshly prepared on the premises and they even do Sunday roasts!
The Bunyan Sports Centre (18 miles)
Bedford
The Bunyan Sports Centre A nice array of activities, differing enough that if you plop lunch in the middle you could spend the majority of the day tiring them out!
Butterfly World (18 miles)
St Albans
Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.
Bromham Mill (18 miles)
Bedford
Bromham Mill Baking and craft activities for groups (pre booking necessary), picnic area and plenty of space to just play. Please note limited opening times (see details).
Kids World (18 miles)
Bedford
Kids World Kids World is a paradise for energetic kids!A fantastic range of steps to climb up, walk ways to scramble over and slides to whizz down. They let off steam in the play centre whilst you take a break, catch up with friends and have a well earned coffee.
Embankment Gardens and Russell Park (18 miles)
Bedford
Embankment Gardens and Russell Park There's a play area, putting green, tennis and petanque courts, elegant promenades, water meadows, boating lake, cafe and bandstands, and more besides.
Oasis Beach Pool (18 miles)
Bedford
Oasis Beach Pool Water Flumes - Yellow Screamer and Flume of Doom sound good for a start, combine this with an outdoor pool, lazy river ride, wild waves, parent and toddler sessions - this is the aquatic place to be. Great idea for family days out in Bedfordshire.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford (18 miles)
Watford
AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Gambado Watford (18 miles)
Watford
Gambado Watford A dodgems track, carousel, climbing wall (only open from 4pm Monday- Friday during term time), huge playframe, toddler/ sensory area, licensed Yum Yum cafe, serving healthy options or treats for all, adult lounge with free WiFi and internet access and the icing on the cake fantastic party areas!
The Kiln (18 miles)
Bedford
The Kiln - is all about having fun and relaxing whilst painting and creating individualised pottery. And the best bit is that IT IS EASY!
John Bunyan Museum (18 miles)
Bedford
John Bunyan Museum A must for kids studying local history, a visit will let you help out with their schoolwork and spend some quality time together.
Whippendell Woods (19 miles)
Watford
Whippendell Woods Get back to basics with a nature ramble through some ancient woodland, it's free, it's healthy, and if you've got picnic weather that's a whole day, there!
Robinson Pool (19 miles)
Bedford
Robinson Pool Robinson Pool is Bedfordshire’s premier swimming facility; home to Bedford’s largest pool, and is situated in the stunning grounds of Bedford Park. Three pools; the main, 6-lane competition pool, the diving pool and a beginners teaching pool. The facility offers something for everybody, from 3 month old babies to senior citizens.
Hellfire Caves (19 miles)
West Wycombe
Hellfire Caves A quarter of a mile of dimly lit passages and exciting caverns which can be explored endlessly. Originally excavated by hand in the 1750's and now with realistic waxworks and sound effects, this unique and historic place comes to life. Cool on a hot day, dry when it's raining.
Wycombe Museum (19 miles)
High Wycombe
Wycombe Museum At Wycombe Museum you can enjoy hands-on activities, exhibitions and special events in a lively and friendly atmosphere. As members of the Thames Valley Museums Family Friendly campaign Wycombe Museum is committed to giving you a warm welcome whenever you visit. General entry to the Museum is FREE.
AMF High Wycombe (19 miles)
High Wycombe
AMF High Wycombe Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Knebworth House Gardens and Park (19 miles)
Knebworth
Knebworth House Gardens and Park Spend the day exploring extensive Gardens, Maze, Dinosaur Trail, a House full of treasures, Adventure Playground, (includes thrill slides, bouncy castle, Tarzan trails and more) Miniature Railway, Gift shop. Bring a picnic or visit our tea room. Special events throughout the year. All set in a 250 acre country park.
Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre (19 miles)
Biggleswade
Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre One of the UK's Largest Bird of Prey Centres - with over 300 birds and displays throughout the day - ring for details or check their website (it isn't actually working at the moment though)
Boarstall Duck Decoy (19 miles)
Bicester
Boarstall Duck Decoy Part of a rare 17th century duck decoy, with an exhibition centre and a nature trail adjacent. An afternoon's worth. Please note, limited opening.
Salcey Forest (19 miles)
Quinton
Salcey Forest It is home to the Tree Top Way, an amazing walkway in the canopy of the trees. It also has a play area, cycle trails, some amazing ancient trees, and lots of space to explore!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Stevenage (19 miles)
Stevenage
AMF Hollywood Bowl Stevenage Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Priory Country Park (19 miles)
Bedford
Priory Country Park Priory Country Park is an established green area, of around 360 acres, made up of lakes, meadows and woodland, partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse.
Letchworth Outdoor Pool (19 miles)
Letchworth
Letchworth Outdoor Pool Open May to September, this is a pleasant outdoor heated swim facility with toddler splash pool and fun floats.
Wycombe Wanderers Matchday Experience (20 miles)
High Wycombe
Wycombe Wanderers Matchday Experience - loads of Football Matchday activities include player appearances, fun games like beat the goalie, target football and crossbar challenge. On pitch activities such as Guard of Honour, WWFC team mascots and half time pens can ensure an amazing experience. Not forgetting cheering on the mighty Wycombe Wanderers!
Cassiobury Park (20 miles)
Watford
Cassiobury Park There is lots to do with children in Cassiobury Park and most of it will cost you absolutely nothing! Swings, numerous climbing frames and slides, a granite stone maze and even a trampoline and zip wire are all on offer, and there is a younger style play ground for the smalls.
Adventure World (20 miles)
London Colney
Adventure World The Adventure World soft play area caters for children aged 6 months to 11 years with 3 dedicated areas of fun, under 2's, under 5's and 5 - 11 years. Warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer it's the perfect place to escape whatever the weather.
Teamworks Karting Letchworth (20 miles)
Letchworth Garden City
Teamworks Karting Letchworth 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!
London Colney Recreation Centre (20 miles)
London Colney
London Colney Recreation Centre Within the gym there are a surprising variety of child oriented options, including tots to teens sports training, a great range of activity camps, swimming and theme parties - a creche is also available.
Zoom Childrens Funhouse (20 miles)
Beaconsfield
Zoom Childrens Funhouse - indoor adventure soft play area for children aged from 1-12. The play area consists of tube slide, roller-squeeze, bouncy castle, rope bridges. Excellent restaurant with superb coffee and range of hot and cold food, we only use branded quality products. Weekend parties and after school parties available.
Bekonscot Model Village (20 miles)
Beaconsfield
Bekonscot Model Village An unforgettable experience for everyone, this unique piece of our heritage is just waiting to be explored by children and adults alike. Intriguing and original, the world-famous Bekonscot Model Village & Railway continues to delight and fascinate - there's so much to see!
TopGolf Watford (20 miles)
Watford
TopGolf Watford Adventurously landscaped golf courses alongside the traditional, the classic game with a modern edge. Although you obviously need some skill to really enjoy it they're family friendly and have options for every budget.
Rookery Open Farm (20 miles)
Towcester
Rookery Open Farm Rookery Open Farm has a variety of animals - from horses and some really fat pigs to a barn full of rabbits, guinea pigs, chipmunks and baby goats. There are pens that the kids can go in and 'regular' events like chick hatchings. On top of this there is massive play-barn with an inflatable tractor and a café to grab a cup of tea and cake (well you need the energy, don't youÂ…).
Hertfordshire Sports Village (20 miles)
Hatfield
Hertfordshire Sports Village Hertfordshire Sports Village - tons of sports including swimming programs - check weblink for more details
Stoke Bruerne Treasure Trail (20 miles)
Stoke Bruerne
Stoke Bruerne Treasure Trail This Trail is just under two miles in length and should take about two and a half hours, depending on refreshment stops. Stoke Bruerne is one of the most popular spots on the Grand Union Canal both among narrow boat enthusiasts and day trippers from Northampton and Milton Keynes.
North Herts Leisure Centre (20 miles)
Letchworth
North Herts Leisure Centre has a Tropical Wave Pool perfectly designed to relax and unwind in. Slide on down our wacky Water Flume or enter the super Tropical Pool, which boasts a fun Wave Machine. There is also a children's Swan Slide and 'Froggy Fountain' Water Squirter.
Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve (20 miles)
Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve 41 hectares of land, water, woodland and open space. A perfect spot to come for a picnic, fun in the play area, a drink at the café or just a run around in the sunshine.
Rollercity (20 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Rollercity - the only purpose-built skating rink in Hertfordshire, perfect for all the family. The venue is available for lessons, public skating and private parties - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Potstop (20 miles)
Knebworth
Potstop Our paint-your-own pottery studio is
suitable for all ages: come and get creative! Choose from our range of pottery blanks – from mugs, jugs and flowerpots to animal collectibles and moneyboxes – there’s something for everyone! We’ve lots of ideas to get you started and refreshments to keep you going!
Parents Paradise (21 miles)
Bushey
Parents Paradise Indoor play centre with separate baby and toddler area, over 5's play frame, Go Kart track and Football Arena. Mezzanine floor with pool, air hockey tables and comfy sofas. The Paradise Cafe serves great family meals, snacks and the best coffee this side of Seattle!
Danish Camp (21 miles)
Bedford
Danish Camp Relaxing days on the riverbank with live jazz music, river trips and boat hire, barbeques and bouncy castle, weather permitting! In winter, stunning views, snowy boat trips and hot food in the family lodge restaurant. Not a full day's worth in winter.
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park (21 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park Dry ski and nursery slopes with beginner sessions available and many courses to improve. Adventure soft play inside the sports centre, and many sporting opportunities.
Jungle Mania Play Centre (21 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Jungle Mania Play Centre A fab indoor play structure with three feature-packed levels and a separate toddlers area, containing a whole host of enjoyable and educational activities. Jungle Mania has over 65 play features
Hatfield Swim Centre (21 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield Swim Centre The uniquely designed 33m pool allows a full length to to be swum in either shallow or deep water. The separate Learner Pool and D Pool offer the opportunity to build water confidence in younger children or individuals with their parents in a safe and fun environment.
Fairlands Valley Park (21 miles)
Stevenage
Fairlands Valley Park Activities include sailing, bell boats and dragon boats, costello cafe, paddling pools and children's play area. New to the park is a state of the art climbing wall. They also offer water sport themed children's parties.
Family Tree Indoor Adventure Play (21 miles)
Bicester
Family Tree Indoor Adventure Play Indoor play area for children, Parties and restaurant.
Farmyard Funworld (21 miles)
Watford
Farmyard Funworld Small Farmyard with a large selection of animals - many friendly and able to be handled. Feeding sessions.
Also Close Encounters sessions with snake, lizard spider etc.
Hatfield Kids Funzone (21 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield Kids Funzone Hatfield Kids Funzone, is a large indoor muti-level soft play centre
Birchwood Indoor Play Area (21 miles)
Hatfield
Birchwood Indoor Play Area A Softplay Centre on three levels for Toddlers and Children to enjoy.
A variety of slides, tunnels and ladders to keep them entertained for hours.
Harrold Odell Country Park (21 miles)
Harrold
Harrold Odell Country Park A 144 acre country park sandwiched between the villages of Harrold and Odell 10mls NW of Bedford. It features 2 picturesque lakes and a stretch of the River Great Ouse with wheelchair and pushchair friendly paths round the main lake and outdoor play areas.
Bodyflight (21 miles)
Milton Earnest
Bodyflight Indoor skydiving, bodyboarding or flow-boarding: the whole family can enjoy a day out at Bodyflight, as all activities are suitable from the age of seven unpwards. No excuses!
Towcester Centre for Leisure (21 miles)
Towcester
Towcester Centre for Leisure For the fun factor, we have a Leisure Pool complete with Wave Machine, Jet Ski’s, Large Inflatable Island and a Flume - plenty to keep everyone entertained!
Hatfield House and Park (22 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield House and Park You can enjoy the manicured garden, extensive park, 7 (soon to be 9) unique shops, a busy restaurant, a children's play area and a shortly to be opened childrenâÂÂs adventure playground featuring a model of Hatfield House as a centerpiece and a renowned sculpture exhibition.
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion (22 miles)
Watford
Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion Wacky Warehouse - Pavillion - the usual Wacky Warehouse formula - big playframe inddor play centre - bung the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a break from the little darlings.
Cafe Kidz (22 miles)
Biggleswade
Cafe Kidz We are a children's indoor soft play area, catering for 0 – 7 year olds. We offer an hour's play while mums, dads, grandparents, or childminders can watch their little ones in the comfort of our coffee shop and enjoy a freshly ground coffee and a luxury cake or muffin!
Bourne End Junior Sports Club (22 miles)
Bourne End
Bourne End Junior Sports Club The Climbing section runs climbing sessions for ages 6-18, and they have a great kid friendly ethos to accompany this healthy activity.
Odds Farm Park (22 miles)
High Wycombe
Odds Farm Park Whatever the weather, there's always something to do at Odds Farm Park, an award winning 40-acre children's farm near High Wycombe.
RSPB Nature Reserve (23 miles)
Sandy
RSPB Nature Reserve This is the headquarters for the RSPB. The Lodge reserve has two nature trails (the heath trail and the quarry trail), which are 3.5 km long in total. Lots of events throughout the year - check the weblink for details.
The Lodge (23 miles)
Sandy
The Lodge An RSPB reserve with minor exhibitions and seasonal, child oriented events in The Lodge itself, as well as outdoor trails and bird or wildlife spotting.
Bumblebees Playhouse (23 miles)
Brackley
Bumblebees Playhouse Bumblebees Playhouse - a large soft play frame incorporating a 7m spiral slide, 4 lane astra slide, a traverse climbing wall and separate areas for both babies and toddlers and a few other surprises for the children to discover along the way. It's all themed with Ocean on the ground floor, Jungle on the first floor and Space up at the very top, only for the very bravest!!
Aldenham Country Park (23 miles)
Elstree
Aldenham Country Park Aldenham Country Park - rare breeds farm - children's adventure play area - 100 acre wood ( a recreation of all the features found in the Winnie the Pooh stories ) - 175 acres of woodland walks - sailing, fishing, meadows, reservoir, annual craft fairs and events - refreshments kiosk - picnic area
Jungle Mania (23 miles)
Bourne End
Jungle Mania - Giant Soft Play frame for children from 3 to 11 years - Separate Toddlers Soft Play frame for the under 3's - Disco Room, Indoor Football / Basket Ball pitch and Party rooms overlooking the entire play area
Thurleigh Farm and Adventure Playground (24 miles)
Thurleigh
Thurleigh Farm and Adventure Playground An open farm with indoor and outdoor play areas. There is a wood, Maize Maze in season and a cafe. At weekends and during school holidays we run a schedule including tractor rides, animal feeding and play activities such as pony and fire engine rides, bungee trampolines and mini-quad bikes.
Cookham Walking Treasure Trail (24 miles)
Cookham
Cookham Walking Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore East Berkshire? Try a Treasure Trail! Fun treasure hunts which teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre (24 miles)
Potters Bar
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre Monster themed play area with many great and classic features for the under eights, attached to a leisure centre and visible from the pool. Has separate toddler section, suitably equipped.
Denham Country Park (24 miles)
Uxbridge
Denham Country Park The Park can be explored on foot and is home to a variety of wildlife. Along the river and canal banks herons are regularly seen and you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher.
Wacky Warehouse - Lakeside (24 miles)
Northampton
Wacky Warehouse - Lakeside Wacky Warehouse - Lakeside - There are indoor and outdoor play areas for the younger visitors, the Wacky is a purpose built building with safe play equipment for kids under 4ft 9ins tall.
Danes Camp Leisure Centre (24 miles)
Northampton
Danes Camp Leisure Centre Leisure Pool with beach entry, flume and water features, sports hall, climbing wall and cr¨che. Gym and fitness classes also available.
Cocksherd Bluebell Wood (24 miles)
Britwell
Cocksherd Bluebell Wood A charming local nature reserve supporting a wide variety of flora and fauna and known locally as Bluebell Wood. An interesting geological feature is the large hollow said to have been gouged out of the terrain by a glacier in the last ice age some 15000 years ago. English bluebells are the star attraction in April.
Northaw Great Wood (25 miles)
Cuffley
Northaw Great Wood This large nature reserve is an extremely important Hertfordshire woodland comprising areas of oak, hornbeam, ash, sweet chestnut, elm and beech. It supports a wide ecosystem of natural wildlife.
Dino Safari Adventure Golf (25 miles)
Arkley
Dino Safari Adventure Golf Come and experience 18 holes of fun packed Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf amongst 7 giants of the Jurassic period, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, lagoons, lush greenery and tropical palm trees.
Potz Ceramic Studio (25 miles)
Northampton
Potz Ceramic Studio Potz Ceramic Studio, based at Billing Garden Village in Northampton is an excellent place to try out a new hobby. We provide ceramic plates, moneyboxes, figures, mugs etc, the paint and stamps that you may use to create your own masterpiece.
Wacky Warehouse - Millers (25 miles)
Little Billing
Wacky Warehouse - Millers Wacky Warehouse - Millers - There are indoor and outdoor play areas for the younger visitors, the Wacky is a purpose built building with safe play equipment for kids under 4ft 9ins tall.
Magnolia Studios (25 miles)
Northampton
Magnolia Studios Come along to spacious and friendly studio and enjoy a fun and creative session painting pottery in Northampton.
You can also make your own fashion jewellery and silver jewellery. They run regular workshops and classes for children, or you can select something to make from their ready craft menu.
Or, for a special treat, you can make your own Teddy Bear.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery (25 miles)
Northampton
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery A visit to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery will give you the opportunity to explore the amazing shoe collection recognised as a collection of national importance. You can also find out about the history of Northampton and see our excellent art and ceramics collection.
Ray Mill Island (25 miles)
Maidenhead
Ray Mill Island As well as a range of native trees and wildlife (including budgies and guinea pigs!) there’s an aviary and a play area for children. The island also provides wonderful views upstream of the weir and the wooded slopes of the Cliveden Estate.
Catanger Llama Trekking (25 miles)
Towcester
Catanger Llama Trekking Catanger Llama Trekking - Although you can't actually ride them, these lovely pack animals will willingly carry your rucksack, whilst you enjoy the beautiful scenery. What better way to get away from it all than by leading a gentle llama along bridleways, farm tracks and country lanes. A perfect way to de-stress.
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex (25 miles)
Uxbridge
Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex Outdoor and indoor pools with other sports opportunities besides.
Sol Central (25 miles)
Northampton
Sol Central The Northamptonshire Leisure and Entertainment complex, with everything you need for a good time under one roof. Come and see the cinema, hotel, bars, casino, health clubs, restaurants and more, all conveniently located with parking in the centre of Northampton.
Roobarb and Kustard Ceramics Cafe (25 miles)
Northampton
Roobarb and Kustard Ceramics Cafe Our ceramics painting studio is just the place to enjoy creative time with your family. It's a fantastic environment for children and adults to express their creative talent and to produce something completely unique to treasure forever. Booking recommended during weekends and childrens holidays
Abington Museum (25 miles)
Northampton
Abington Museum It is an excellent place to visit if you are out with your family or if you are interesting in exploring things like the domestic life in the town, our costume collection or our displays about the Northamptonshire Regiment.
Abington Park (26 miles)
Northampton
Abington Park A good park for parents offering lots to do when England warms up - hit info for a great review.
Go Ape! Black Park (26 miles)
Wexham
Go Ape! Black Park 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.
Riverside Gardens and Play Area (26 miles)
Maidenhead
Riverside Gardens and Play Area Offers a cafe, crazy golf and children's play area as well as natural green space.
Hartham Pool and Gym (26 miles)
Hertford
Hartham Pool and Gym Offers a large range of activities, including: Learner pool; children's fun sessions; Aqua Aerobics; range of swimming lessons for children and adults; over 50's swim; special needs sessions; pre/post natal exercise classes; and school holiday activities.
Tenpin Northampton (26 miles)
Northampton
Tenpin Northampton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 20 lanes!
Hertford Museum (26 miles)
Hertford
Hertford Museum Come and explore Hertford Museum! Discover our play shop, handle fossils and see moving old toys! We also have gallery trails and discovery bags comprising of objects and activities available to use free of charge and to accompany your visit.
Karting Oxford (26 miles)
Oxford
Karting Oxford Get set for a phenomenal drive for the over 8s. Speed is the name of the game as you whizz around the floodlit 360 metre circuit. Min age 8yrs. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Oxford with kids.
Cheeky Charlies Play Centre (26 miles)
Maidenhead
Cheeky Charlies Play Centre Large indoor play area with 3 levels with separate area for under 3's
Magnet Leisure Centre (26 miles)
Maidenhead
Magnet Leisure Centre Fun pool for the kids and 8 lane 25 m pool for adults also has ikndoor play centre of the site for the children.
Snakes and Ladders (26 miles)
Slough
Snakes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. A ride on the electric motor bikes is also not to be missed. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax in our comfortable café.
Irchester Country Park (26 miles)
Wellingborough
Irchester Country Park This former ironstone quarry has a wonderful children's play area as well as a network of long and short trails through 83 hectares of mixed woodland. The park is home to the Quarryman's Rest Cafe, Jungle Parc UK and the Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway museum.
Jungle Parc (26 miles)
Wellingborough
Jungle Parc Outdoor fun and adventure for the whole family in an exciting and safe environment! We have two courses, Adventurer Course for age 4+ and Explorer Course for teens and adults.
Odeon Maidenhead (26 miles)
Maidenhead
Odeon Maidenhead Great for a rainy day indoors. The latest film releases shown all day everyday.
Rock Solid Climbing Wall (26 miles)
Oxford
Rock Solid Climbing Wall Modern ope climbing facility with kids' clubs and courses from age 7 upwards. Features include bouldering room, bottom rope wall and Walltopia lead tower.
Sulgrave Manor (26 miles)
Banbury
Sulgrave Manor Discover the lives of George Washington's ancestors. You can see a real Elizabethan shoe which was worn by a Washington child. Experience the Tudor lifestyle first hand by taking a Children's Tour on Saturdays at 1.45, finding out how the eleven children lived and played at the Manor back in the time of those tricky Tudors.
Hullabaloo (27 miles)
Northampton
Hullabaloo The expansive play frame area gives your children an exciting and safe place to really kick off some steam. The stylish play area features 3 different slides and masses of activities you won't find anywhere else. If children need a helping hand from their adult carer, they are onto the play frame too.
Brewsters Fun Factory (27 miles)
St Neots
Brewsters Fun Factory Brewsters Fun Factory has a Fun Factory, which is a great multi-level kids play area. Can also be booked out of childrens parties where staff can do face painting and loads of other entertainment. Lots of different food for kids.
Rockfrog Outdoor Activities (27 miles)
Middlesex
Rockfrog Outdoor Activities Founded to enable young people to learn how to climb in a safe, fun environment. Children 8 to 16 are welcome for junior sessions.
Oxford Bowlplex (27 miles)
Oxford
Oxford 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?
Jambinos (27 miles)
Oxford
Jambinos - a brand new concept in indoor activities for children aged 0-10yrs. A huge variety of indoor play centre activities are available under one roof, whilst the adults can enjoy quality catering, WIFI access, stylish seating and first class service. We provide a variety of themed parties and can put together a party extravaganza that won't easily be forgotten.
Kidwells Park (27 miles)
Maidenhead
Kidwells Park 3 hectares of green space, with a children's play area, sports areas and a park for skating and BMX.
iKidz Activity Club Oxford (27 miles)
Oxford
iKidz Activity Club Oxford Family Activity and Indoor Play Centre for children of all ages. iKidz offers a purpose-built toddler's soft-play area, an adventure frame for 5-11 year olds and specially designed areas for structured weekly activities (see timetable on website), children's parties and holiday camps.
Celtic Harmony Camp (27 miles)
Brickendon
Celtic Harmony Camp Enjoy a great day out for all the family, with our Archers, Farmers, Warriors, Storytellers and Woodsmen. There's plenty of exciting hands-on activities to keep everyone busy and good food in a real Iron Age village, set in beautiful woodland.
Please note limited, summer only opening.
Wacky Warehouse - Priory (27 miles)
Wellingborough
Wacky Warehouse - Priory Wacky Warehouse Wellingborough - The usual indoor play structure which is particularly good to let the kids let off steam for an hour when the weather outside isn't great.
Science Oxford Live (27 miles)
Oxford
Science Oxford Live Science Oxford Live is a great place for children to discover science by playing. All exhibits are interactive and families can go at their own pace, with the help of one of our friendly guides.
Cutteslowe Park and Miniature Railway (27 miles)
Oxford
Cutteslowe Park and Miniature Railway A great park with things to do for all the family including a skate park and miniature golf! Ride the miniature railway for a great experience!
Absolutely Ten Pin (27 miles)
Slough
Absolutely Ten Pin 18 shiny new bowling lanes, 5 American Pool Tables, an EXCLUSIVE VIP room, and a great gourmet food service.
AMF Wellingborough (27 miles)
Wellingborough
AMF Wellingborough Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Slough Ice Arena (27 miles)
Slough
Slough Ice Arena General Skating sessions take place during the day and night. However, if you're looking for something a little louder then our Disco Skate sessions on Tue, Friday and Saturday nights may be just what you're looking for.
Old Dairy Farm Centre (27 miles)
Northampton
Old Dairy Farm Centre During the year the Centre holds several special events. We have our lambing weekends in the spring, country food fayres are held monthly, and we have our famous and unique 'living manger' prior to Christmas. Please check the Special Events page for the current list of activities.
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden (27 miles)
Oxford
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden This Garden is a national reference collection of 7,000 different types of plant, making it the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the World – there is even more biological diversity here than there is in tropical rain forests and other biodiversity hotspots.
Cherwell Boat House (27 miles)
Oxford
Cherwell Boat House Rowing boats, canoes and punts for hire - what a great idea for a bit of family fun while you are in Oxford.
Crazy Colosseum Indoor Playcentre (27 miles)
Kidlington
Crazy Colosseum Indoor Playcentre The indoor play arena, Crazy Colosseum, is a soft arena with 3 floors filled with all the latest play equipment, including Ball Pool, Huge Slide, Climbing Bridges to guarantee a fun and crazy time for 0-8 year olds. Children of all abilities will love this play area.
Empire Cinema (27 miles)
Slough
Empire Cinema 10 screen cinema in Slough - formerly Cineworld and UGC
Berzerk Indoor Play (27 miles)
Northampton
Berzerk Indoor Play Great indoor play structure for the smalls to rampage around
Splash Leisure Pool (27 miles)
Rushden
Splash Leisure Pool 25 metre pool - Beach pool with water features - including jacuzzi - Flume - Teaching pool - Creche - Cravings Cafe
The Kiln Ceramic Cafe (27 miles)
Henley
The Kiln Ceramic Cafe - the ideal location to unwind and have fun, the Kiln Ceramic café offers a wide range of pottery ready to be painted by you. From plates and mugs to ornaments and jewellery,
there is something for everyone. No experience necessary.
Braywick Nature Centre (27 miles)
Maidenhead
Braywick Nature Centre The Nature Centre houses displays and exhibitions on wildlife, sustainability and local history; and has a large classroom for use by schools and other groups.
The Pitt Rivers Museum (27 miles)
Oxford
The Pitt Rivers Museum is a great place for family days out. It is famous for it’s period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many world cultures, past and present. Due to building works only the ground floor is currently open.
Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History (27 miles)
Oxford
Oxford Univ Museum of Natural History Among its most famous features are the Oxfordshire dinosaurs, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower.
Museum of the History of Science (27 miles)
Oxford
Museum of the History of Science A free to view unrivalled collection of early scientific instruments and exciting modern exhibitions in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Oxford with kids.
The Priory Lido (28 miles)
Ware
The Priory Lido Heated outdoor main and teaching pools, with tennis and basketball courts adjacent. Now Open from 4th July to Sunday 5th September.
Bates Collection of Musical Instruments (28 miles)
Oxford
Bates Collection of Musical Instruments One of the most magnificent collections of musical instruments in the world. The Bate has over 2000 instruments from the Western orchestral music traditions from the renaissance, through the baroque, classical, romantic and up to modern times.
Royal Air Force Museum London (28 miles)
Colindale
Royal Air Force Museum London Why not fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today’s Eurofighter Typhoon Jet? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family.
Modern Art Oxford (28 miles)
Oxford
Modern Art Oxford Lots of family related things to do: The Modern Art Trolley introduces children of all ages to the Gallery through a range of fun and creative activities. Family Guides are available for most exhibitions and can be enjoyed by all family members. The guide encourages a creative pathway around the exhibition and suggests activities to try out at home plus loads more family days out activities.
Scotts Grotto (28 miles)
Ware
Scotts Grotto A labour of love spanning thirty years of labour, some ten thousand pounds and an inestimable weight of shells and coloured glass adorning the walls of this 67ft set of underground tunnels. PLEASE NOTE the limited opening times.
History on Wheels Museum (28 miles)
Windsor
History on Wheels Museum VERY limited opening but well worth a trip - generally open to public once a month, contact directly for information.
Oxford Castle Unlocked (28 miles)
Oxford
Oxford Castle Unlocked - reveals Oxford’s less well known history, one that’s rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance – all within the walls of this ancient castle and prison.
Wacky Warehouse - Needle & Awl (28 miles)
Rushden
Wacky Warehouse - Needle & Awl Wacky Warehouse Rushden - Needle & Awl - The usual Wacky Warehouse scenario - brilliant for letting the ankle biters run themselves ragged for an hour - hooray!!!
Paradise Wildlife Park (28 miles)
Broxbourne
Paradise Wildlife Park This friendly family wildlife park with monkeys Tigers Lions and many other exotic animals offers other attractions including Adventure Golf, Gold Panning, Woodland Railway etc. Great fun for all the family.
Bray Lake Watersports (28 miles)
Maidenhead
Bray Lake Watersports RYA and BCU approved Centre providing tuition in windsurfing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding. Courses for Under 15s during school holidays plus after school and weekend clubs. All courses are taught by friendly, fully qualified professional instructors on the most up to date, modern equipment.
Hinksey Outdoor Pool (28 miles)
Oxford
Hinksey Outdoor Pool A much-loved local landmark, this heated outdoor pool has been providing family summer fun and great memories since 1934.
Large outdoor pool with fun areas for the kids. Sun-beds, play areas and refreshments make this the ideal summer destination.
Northala Fields Park (28 miles)
Ealing
Northala Fields Park This brand new very striking park was born out of the rubble of the old Wembley Stadium and White City Shopping Centres and has lots for kids to do of an afternoon
Partyman World Of Play (28 miles)
Wembley
Partyman World Of Play Large kids play centre in Wembley. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Aquatic Playground (28 miles)
Wellingborough
Aquatic Playground Children here can play in amongst the interesting jets such as Moppet Poppet or Aqua Arch, whilst their older siblings make straight for the Silly Shower - great idea if you are looking for summer family days out in Northamptonshire
Oxford Ice Rink (28 miles)
Oxford
Oxford Ice Rink Great fun for all the family at the newly renovated Ice Rink. General session, family sessions and lessons for children of all abilities. The rink is very
easy to reach as it's right in the heart of Oxford; just a short walk from Oxford City centre and railway station.
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure (28 miles)
Enfield
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure Go Ape! The UK’s No.1 Tree Top 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 up high above the forest floor.
Paul's Pirates (28 miles)
Wellingborough
Paul's Pirates Paul's Pirates is an indoor play area in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. We are a family run business with a fun filled pirate ship for children to play on - including a ball pool, 2 slides, swings ropes, mangle, stepping stones, shooting canons, rope bridge and much more!
Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box (28 miles)
Greenford
Wacky Warehouse - Ballot Box Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (28 miles)
Hendon
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre Diving pool offers 3m and 1m springboards, and also 5m and 1m platforms as well as the standard pool. Great disabled access and facilities.
Fired Treasures Pottery Cafe (28 miles)
Mill Hill
Fired Treasures Pottery Cafe Pottery painting cafe offering a relaxing cafe environment where children and adults can enjoy painting on ceramics and other creative activities like enamelling and acrylic plaster painting. Once you have painted, we glaze and fire it in our kiln, ready for collection within 5 days.
Oxford River Cruises (28 miles)
Oxford
Oxford River Cruises A trip aboard an Edwardian River Launch in Oxford offers a taste of a slower life, where cares drift away with the gentle flow of the water and life’s pleasures can be enjoyed to their utmost. Great idea for a family day out in Oxfordshire.
Crafty Monkey (28 miles)
St Neots
Crafty Monkey Pottery painting and craft studio brings the fun factor to St. Neots. Great for family outings (babies to great grandparents will enjoy!), for baby hand and footprints, for personalised gifts and it's a fantastic birthday party venue. Let your kids monkey around with their creative side!
Sywell Aviation Museum (28 miles)
Northampton
Sywell Aviation Museum A very small and specific museum, but lovely we're sure, if that's what you like! Please note the limited opening times.
Riverside Pool (29 miles)
Wallingford
Riverside Pool 23m heated outdoor swimming pool with paddling pool. Campsite adjacent.
Eat n Bowl (29 miles)
St Neots
Eat n Bowl The 16-lane bowling alley set across two floors offers Moonlight Bowl on Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm, where bowlers can enjoy a real party atmosphere with ultra-violet lights and dance tunes.
Wembley Stadium Tour (29 miles)
Wembley
Wembley Stadium Tour Stroll into the dressing room like a superstar. Limber up in the world's most exclusive warm-up zone. Stride through the tunnel towards the hallowed turf. Climb 107 steps, stand triumphantly in front of the Royal Box to the roar of the crowd. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Lonlon.
Manic Ceramics (29 miles)
Abergavenny
Manic Ceramics Create your own pottery masterpieces, with help from friendly, experienced staff.
Salters Steamers (29 miles)
Windsor
Salters Steamers As one of the longest established firms on the Thames we own one of the largest and most exclusive fleets operating on the river. Our cruises combine traditional style, contemporary comforts and the highest modern standards.
Windsor Leisure Centre (29 miles)
Windsor
Windsor Leisure Centre All the water features are such splashing fun! Aqua thrills for everyone; with Monsoon and Cyclone the two Giant Slides,Wild Water Creek, Olly the Octopus and his Water Cannons, the umbrella fountain and even a chance to relax in the poolside Bubble Tubs. Toddlers enjoy splashing about on the Beach and slide into our water on our Sandcastle slide.
Windsor Castle (29 miles)
Windsor
Windsor Castle Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen.
Royal Windsor Wheel (29 miles)
Windsor
Royal Windsor Wheel This attraction allows visitors the chance to enjoy the spectacular seasonal panoramic views of Windsor whatever the weather and from the comfort of their capsules.
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure (29 miles)
Cheshunt
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure Indoor soft play area offering a warm welcome, delicious refreshments and a great place for kids to have fun. We also have a wonderful outdoor garden area with bouncy castle and slide. So come and join the adventure!
Royston Museum (29 miles)
Royston
Royston Museum A significant and varied collection of exhibits, especially glass and ceramic work.
Royston Cave (29 miles)
Royston
Royston Cave Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 13th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. Its most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings - a knights templar cave in the middle of Hertfordshire?
Topsy Turvy World (29 miles)
Brent Cross
Topsy Turvy World - a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (29 miles)
Wallingford
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway is a preserved former Great Western Railway branchline that links the national railway network at Cholsey, with the historic market town of Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Trains run on selected weekends and bank holidays throughout the year and, where available, are steam hauled.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley (29 miles)
Finchley
AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Finchley Lido (29 miles)
Finchley
Finchley Lido - has a separate swimming pool and a wave machine that's switched on at regular intervals. There is an outdoor Lido pool which is worth a visit when the mercury rises
Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms (29 miles)
Perivale
Wacky Warehouse - Myllet Arms has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!
Eat n Play (29 miles)
St Neots
Eat n Play Part of Eat 'n' Bowl bowling alley, they have slides, rides, mammoth balls and a separate baby area.
Northampton and Lamport Railway (29 miles)
Chapel Brampton
Northampton and Lamport Railway The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network. Lots of events going on throughout the year.
Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool (29 miles)
Woodstock
Woodstock Open Air Heated Pool 25 meter pool (heated to 29 degrees) with separate toddler's paddling pool - Diving board
Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre (29 miles)
Royston
Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre Runs skiing lessons throughout the year. Junior Club caters for tots up to late teens at all levels of ability, with friendly, experienced instructors.
High Sports Hendon (30 miles)
Hendon
High Sports Hendon 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
Zorbit (30 miles)
Waltham Cross
Zorbit Recommended 8yrs plus, Zorbiting is a safe exciting high and a really unique experience.
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre (30 miles)
Finchley
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (30 miles)
Royston
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre Children's Indoor Soft Play Centre based in Royston Leisure Centre
Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary (30 miles)
Wallingford
Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary A registered charity which cares for and protects abused and ill-treated donkeys and other animals whom you may visit and sometimes pet and feed.
F1 Karting South East (30 miles)
Colnbrook
F1 Karting South East 8+ only. Karting race events, training and parties. Race up to 40mph in their 200cc biz karts. Their track is 450m long with 100m back straight.
Lee Valley Boat Centre (30 miles)
Broxbourne
Lee Valley Boat Centre Situated in the picturesque River Lee Country Park, Lee Valley Boat Centre is a stones throw from Broxbourne train station. In a week you can cruise into London on a narrow boats, or in just an hour you can navigate the river by electric pleasure craft, pedalos or rowing boats.
Outdoor Laser (30 miles)
Station Road
Outdoor Laser Laser Tag for eight year olds and up. Birthday parties and high wire adventure combo days also available.
Rye House Kart Raceway (30 miles)
Hoddesdon
Rye House Kart Raceway One of the only kart circuits in the country to incorporate the under 8s, their Bambino Karts are suitable for ages 5+!
Rye House Gatehouse (30 miles)
Hoddesdon
Rye House Gatehouse Explore this once fortified manor house. Built in 1443 by Sir Andrew Ogard and restored by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Rye House Gatehouse is one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire and has a vibrant history – including an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate King Charles II.
The Oxfordshire Museum (30 miles)
Woodstock
The Oxfordshire Museum A wide range of natural and social history exhibits, the more exciting of which include the interactive dinosaur gallery and gardens, and the special family drop-in sessions.
Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways (30 miles)
Abingdon
Pendon Indoor Model Village and Railways At Pendon we aim to recapture, in detailed and colourful miniature, scenes showing the beauty of the English countryside as it used to be in the years around 1930.
RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve (30 miles)
Stanstead Abbotts
RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve A fantastic day out for all the family! Come and explore this lovely nature reserve, just 8 miles north of the M25/J25. Get close to fantastic wildlife, borrow children's explorer backpacks or bird bingo sheets, or come to one of our fabulous family events.
Legoland (30 miles)
Windsor
Legoland At LEGOLAND Windsor the entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention over 55 million LEGO bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND is a unique family theme park.
The Herb Farm (30 miles)
Reading
The Herb Farm Got an amateur cook at home? Run down to the Herb farm and teach them where the good stuff comes from! Also with Saxon maze, farm shop and cafe. Best enjoyed for a FULL day out in conjunction with other attractions, but well worth a look!
Stanwick Lakes (30 miles)
Stanwick
Stanwick Lakes Unique adventure play ground, assault course, adventure trail, fishing, cycle hire, lots of wildlife + sand and water play - great idea if you are looking for family days out in northamptonshire
Blenheim Palace (30 miles)
Woodstock
Blenheim Palace - something for the whole family. Come and visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill, experience 'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Stories' in a new visitor attraction and muddle your way through the Marlborough Maze in the Pleasure Gardens.
Ceramics Cafe Ealing (30 miles)
Ealing
Ceramics Cafe Ealing Starting with a plain white bisque shape, you paint on your design using ceramic underglazes, we fire it for you in the kiln, and your piece is ready for collection within 2-4 days.
Rockingham Forest (30 miles)
Northants
Rockingham Forest The Royal Forest of Rockingham, a medieval hunting forest, is a beautiful patchwork of ancient woodlands and open agricultural land with historic features and attractive stone-built forest villages. Today the Forest offers visitors plenty of routes for walking, cycling and riding.
Hands-on Art Adventures (30 miles)
Windsor
Hands-on Art Adventures Rediscover your creativity: boys or girls, toddler or grown up, there is an Art Adventure for everybody at our Arts and Crafts Centre in Old Windsor, Berkshire. Paint or Make your own Pottery; Arts and Crafts: batik, printing, collage, painting; Construction Kits; Modelling; Mechanical Clocks... which one will you choose?
Brampton Valley Way (30 miles)
Brixworth
Brampton Valley Way Brampton Valley Way is 14 miles of park linking Northampton and The Brampton Valley Way. It has Beautiful scenery, Ancient meadows, woodland spinneys and traditional hedgerow. There are also Steam trains, railway embankments and tunnels.
Golders Hill Park (31 miles)
Hampstead Heath
Golders Hill Park Facilities include an animal enclosure, butterfly house, a bandstand, children's play area, cafe, toilets. Sports facilities include grass and hard tennis courts, golf practice nets and croquet.
HaaHoos Ceramics (31 miles)
Twyford
HaaHoos Ceramics We’re a fun and exciting pottery painting studio, with a large range of items you can choose to paint. Everything from cups, plates and bowls, to money boxes, ornaments and trinket pots, we have something for all the family! We also host a selection of great birthday party packages.
Tenpin Acton (31 miles)
Park Royal
Tenpin Acton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Snakes and Ladders (31 miles)
Abingdon
Snakes and Ladders Offering extensive indoor and outdoor adventure play, Snakes and Ladders is jam packed with fun! There's plenty to do for all ages including the massive three tier playframe with slides, tunnels, balls ponds and rope climbs,to the huge dedicated zone for under 5s and more. And whilst the kids let off steam adults can relax on comfy leather sofas with a snack from the cafe.
Zebra Ceramics (31 miles)
Muswell Hill
Zebra Ceramics Stylish and contemporary Ceramic Studio with high quality cafe and indoor and outdoor play area.
Visit us for a ceramic painting session or try our specialist hand and foot print service using ceramics & clay as well as silver fingerprint jewellery, capturing those precious little prints, creating unique mementos and keepsakes.
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre (31 miles)
Palmers Green
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.
Airport Bowl (31 miles)
Harlington
Airport Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a better chance! A great activity in wet weather!
Formula Fast Karting (31 miles)
Banbury
Formula Fast Karting An indoor circuit, 400m in length. Karting is an exciting challenge for your younger driver and is a brilliant confidence builder. If your child has not karted before then the Junior Race Induction is the ideal starting point. Over 8s.
Abingdon Walking Treasure Trail (31 miles)
Abingdon
Abingdon Walking Treasure Trail Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Abingdon? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
Lakeside SuperBowl Banbury (31 miles)
Banbury
Lakeside SuperBowl Banbury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Lakeside SuperBowl has 20 lanes!
Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums (31 miles)
Witney
Oxford Bus and Morris Motors Museums All aboard! See how engines work; what buses are made of; go aboard some; see old tickets and uniforms once used. View the workshop and on special days ride on a vintage bus.
Morris Museum: see a 1970s police car; 1920s Bullnose Morris and a Mini in the original style.
Wimpole Home Farm (31 miles)
Royston
Wimpole Home Farm Hidden amongst the trees, the Adventure Playground is a popular spot with those who love to climb, slide, scramble and swing, while tiny tots enjoy their own play area and mini pedal tractors. Rare breeds animals - seasonal events - check website for details.
Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool (31 miles)
Abingdon
Abbey Meadow Open Air Swimming Pool 40 metre heated outdoor pool - Learner pool - Hot Showers - New Disabled Changing Facilities - Interactive fun water feature - Cafe
Lee Valley Regional Park (31 miles)
Lee Valley
Lee Valley Regional Park The 10,000 acre Park has hundreds of great days out for all the family. Whether it's a day out at the farms, athletics, golf, horse riding, ice skating, fishing, cycling, bird watching, camping or simply exploring the countryside, Lee Valley Regional Park has so much to explore.
Little Dinosaurs (31 miles)
Alexandra Park
Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink (31 miles)
Wood Green
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink The Alexandra Palace Ice Rink offers a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and covering every aspect of ice sports, Ballet Classes and Dance Clubs.
Lee Valley Park Farms (31 miles)
Waltham Abbey
Lee Valley Park Farms If you want to get the kids out of the house and are looking for something that¯Â¿Â½s fun, interesting and educational, Lee Valley Park Farms in Waltham Abbey has all of this and more! With lots of different farm animals to meet.
Holdenby Falconry Centre (31 miles)
Holdenby
Holdenby Falconry Centre The Falconry Centre contains many species of birds of prey, flown by the resident Falconer. Some of the beautiful birds are pictured below. There may be a chance to fly them yourself.
Lee Valley White Water Centre (31 miles)
Waltham Cross
Lee Valley White Water Centre Experience the freaky thrills of white water rafting, canoeing and paddling! Over 14s for the rafting; the paddling activities have no lower age but kids must be experienced already.
Thanks for all the great things to do in Billington with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Bedfordshire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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