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Moyse's Hall Museum (< 1 mile)

Bury St Edmunds

Moyse's Hall Museum For almost a thousand years Moyse's Hall has looked out over the Market Place of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. It has seen many changes since it was built in 1180 and provides an excellent setting in which to trace the unfolding story of West Suffolk, through displays which range from prehistoric times right through to the present.

Kids Play (< 1 mile)

Bury St Edmunds

Kids Play Smile Â– it's Kid's Play! Every corner of Kids Play in Bury St Edmunds is bursting with fun! With numerous fun indoor activities, you are sure to find something the whole family will enjoy. Kids can brave the speedy drop slide, shoot the fun ball cannons and scramble through tunnels on the giant playframeÂ… why not bounce on trampolines, dive into the ball pond or spin on the tyre swings?

Bury Bowl (1 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

Bury Bowl Popular bowling centre - great activity for kids, especially if it's grotty outside - with fully licensed bar and restaurant as well as satellite television, pool and video games

CurveMotion (2 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

CurveMotion The indoor venue will contain facilities for all age groups including roller disco, interactive play areas, skate ramps, mega slides and party areas

Ickworth House Park and Gardens (2 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

Ickworth House Park and Gardens A fantastic country estate in Suffolk. 1800 acres of parkland and woodland surrounding the eccentric Italianate mansion. Great family events, an adventure playground and children’s trails and games make this a great day out. Enjoyed by over 155,000 visitors each year; making it Suffolk’s most visited tourist attraction.

Worcester Swimming Pool (4 miles)

Worcester

Worcester Swimming Pool Swimming facilities with diving and fun pools. Diving area has 1 and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.

Kentwell Hall (10 miles)

Sudbury

Kentwell Hall A beautiful moated Tudor Mansion, with extensive moated gardens and rare breeds farm. Famous for award winning Special Events from its Tudor Time Travel experience to its ultra scary Halloween Event, Sacresville - the site for a fright. Also Victorian and 1940s daily life. Its just as good to visit when there's no Special event to explore House, Gardens & Farm.

Wild Tracks (10 miles)

Newmarket

Wild Tracks 10m wide, 700m tarmac karting circuit and high performance karts - (Minimum height of 4' 11" (1.5m) & 8 years old)

Jumppin Jacks Funhouse (12 miles)

Mildenhall

Jumppin Jacks Funhouse A fantastic three tier purpose built indoor adventure play centre and party venue for children aged 0-10 years of age. Dedicated toddler section.

Clare Castle Country Park (12 miles)

Sudbury

Clare Castle Country Park Clare Castle Country Park is a beautiful quiet area to relax, play, get close to nature and learn about Clare's fascinating history.

Scribbles Ceramics (12 miles)

Newmarket

Scribbles Ceramics Pottery painting fun at our studio- an activity in which all ages can have a go. Parties and walk in painting plus we can paint special pottery items for you if you have limited time or want a special present made.

Newmarket Snooker and Bowl (12 miles)

Newmarket

Newmarket Snooker and Bowl 6 lanes of family friendly bowling. They also have 20 Full size Snooker Tables available for hire in addition to 2 American Pool Tables and 2 English Pool Tables.

Playworld - Ocean Adventure (12 miles)

Stowmarket

Playworld - Ocean Adventure There are ball ponds, slides, a large inflatable play area (May to September), an aerial glide, slides, a spooky room, scramble nets and a toddlers' area.

National Horse Racing Museum (13 miles)

Newmarket

National Horse Racing Museum The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Explore the galleries with their Junior Fun Tour and enjoy dressing up in the Practical Gallery.

Waterworld & Breckland Leisure Centre (13 miles)

Thetford

Waterworld & Breckland Leisure Centre A fun leisure pool with waves - Rapids - A water cannon - A flume - A spa pool - Main swimming pool

Museum of East Anglian Life (13 miles)

Stowmarket

Museum of East Anglian Life Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on this beautiful 75 acre site, get steamed up with the powerful engines, meet the friendly animals including Suffolk Punch Horses and rare breads of cattle and sheep, Discover 15 splendidly restored historic buildings and lots more to do.

Knettishall Heath Country Park (13 miles)

Thetford

Knettishall Heath Country Park Lovely for nature hikes and picnics, with plenty of local flora and fauna to spot, from lizards to fallow deer.

Fun 2 Play (13 miles)

Thetford

Fun 2 Play Large 3 level play structure with 4 lane astra slide, spiral slide, tube slide, ball pool, spook room plus many more fun features suitable for older children.

Go Ape! Thetford (14 miles)

Brandon

Go Ape! Thetford 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.

Strikes (14 miles)

Sudbury

Strikes Child friendly ten pin bowling with an exciting laserquest facility also on site.

The Giggles Factory (14 miles)

Sudbury

The Giggles Factory Childrens indoor playcentre In Sudbury

Hollow Trees (14 miles)

Ipswich

Hollow Trees A sneaky side trip for grown ups that younger kids will enjoy too - farm with trail and play area, but mainly farm, plant and coffee shops. Best suited for the wee ones that like looking around.

Mr Gs Bowling Centre (15 miles)

Brandon

Mr Gs Bowling Centre 8 lane family friendly cosmic bowling, with ramps and lightweight balls for children. Animated bowling graphics and full lane service.

Haverhill Snooker and Bowl (15 miles)

Haverhill

Haverhill Snooker and Bowl 8 computerised, fully automated bowling lanes, 18 snooker tables, pool tables and darts facilities. Also features a 10' x 8' giant screen for massive sports action and a video game area.

East Town Park Countryside Centre (15 miles)

Haverhill

East Town Park Countryside Centre The car park and children's play area for two to 12 year-olds are near to the centre and there is an easy access trail that takes you around some of the interesting features on the landscape and introduces you to the wildlife in the park. Regular events held.

Kidzone Haverhill (15 miles)

Haverhill

Kidzone Haverhill Multi-level climbing and adventure area with lots of different areas to play in in this great indoor play centre in Suffolk.

Cheeky Chimps Funhouse (16 miles)

Haverhill

Cheeky Chimps Funhouse Wildlife themed soft adventure play with age appropriate sections including a baby room. Also has private room for nursing mothers.

John Daye Paint Your Own Ceramics (16 miles)

Needham Market

John Daye Paint Your Own Ceramics A wide range of ceramics which you can design and paint how ever you like. Then we will glaze and fire your item for collection in about a week

Grimes Graves (17 miles)

Thetford

Grimes Graves Today visitors can descend 9 metres (30 ft) by ladder into one excavated shaft, an unforgettable experience - the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. A grassy lunar landscape of over 400 shafts, pits, quarries and spoil dumps

Colne Valley Railway (18 miles)

Castle Hedingham

Colne Valley Railway Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway. A pretty line, relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. A large and varied collection of operational vintage steam and diesel engines, carriages and wagons that represent much of our Railway Heritage is available to explore around.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (18 miles)

Stowmarket

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway This is the only railway museum in Suffolk, where the former Mid Suffolk Light Railway is recreated. Many original station buildings and steam locomotives on display along with lots of photographs and memorabilia.

National Dragonfly Project (18 miles)

Wicken

National Dragonfly Project A place where people can come to find out more about dragonflies and damselflies, and eventually get involved in research projects. Please note the limited opening dates.

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm (18 miles)

Ipswich

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm Working farm breeding endangered farm animals. Cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, alpacas and pigs. Children given free bag of animal food. Main area is wheelchair/pushchair friendly. Walks round paddocks, beside river and lake. Picnic areas. Disabled toilet. Baby changing. Cafe with home-made light lunches, cakes and clotted cream teas.

Bressingham Steam Experience (18 miles)

Bressingham

Bressingham Steam Experience Whether you choose to explore one of Europe's leading steam collections, take a ride on Bressingham's famous Victorian 'Gallopers', journey over five miles of narrow-gauge steam railway, wander through beautiful gardens, or visit the only official "Dad's Army" exhibition in existence, you'll find something for everyone when you arrive at Bressingham!

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary (19 miles)

Stowmarket

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - houses over 70 raptors in spacious aviaries. There are two spectacular flying displays daily and you will also find Red Squirrels, Chipmunks, the Raptor Hospital, the Barclays Sensory Garden, a woodland walk, picnic areas and, for the children, a mini-maze and adventure frame.

Banham Zoo (20 miles)

Banham

Banham Zoo - enjoy the ultimate fun filled day out at one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country. Banham Zoo rated amongst UK's top three Zoos by WHICH? A must go to place if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk.

Artfulpots Paint Your Own Pottery (20 miles)

Banham

Artfulpots Paint Your Own Pottery Bring your tots to Artfulpots and paint a pottery masterpiece! Choose from mugs, plates, piggy banks and animals. Paint and leave it with us to glaze and fire in our kiln ready to collect later in the week.

Birch Farm (20 miles)

Ipswich

Birch Farm Playbarn with baby area, massive age grouped daycare, life-guarded swimming pool with lessons available, craft or cookery themed parties, cafe and ballet lessons!

Monsters Ltd Indoor Play Centre (20 miles)

Diss

Monsters Ltd Indoor Play Centre A secure environment where your "little monsters and angels" can play in safety. Cram packed with adventure and suprises, food and drink for all.

Linton Zoo (21 miles)

Linton

Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing enjoyable family days out in Cambridgeshire. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Grevy's Zebra, Snow Leopards, Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others.

Strikes (21 miles)

Ely

Strikes Kiddie friendly ten pin bowling with adventure soft play also on site.

Planet Zoom (21 miles)

Ely

Planet Zoom Planet Zoom play centre offers the youngsters the chance to run amok in complete safety and security.

Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn (21 miles)

Fulbourn

Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn Come and have fun at Cheeky Monkeys Playbarn - where you can whiz down slides, climb across rope bridges, squeeze through the rollers, wriggle through the chimney stack or relax in the ball pit! Outdoors you can drive the play combine and tractors, explore the house or dig in the sandpit, jump on the sputnik or cuddle the pets.

Anglia Indoor Kart Racing (21 miles)

Ipswich

Anglia Indoor Kart Racing A variety of age appropriate karts and race formats, as well as parties.

Ely Walking Spy Themed Trail (21 miles)

Ely

Ely Walking Spy Themed Trail With so much to see and to do, Ely makes a great tourist destination. Looking for a perfect family day out? Then look no further than treasure trails! These fun activities 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.

Ely Cathedral (21 miles)

Ely

Ely Cathedral Very impressive Cathedral built in 1082 and steeped in history, guided tours available

Namco Funscape Ipswich (22 miles)

Ipswich

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

Gosfield Lake Resort (22 miles)

Halstead

Gosfield Lake Resort The activities on site are wide-ranging from the gentle relaxation of Fishing, to the excitement of Water Skiing together with a variety of other leisure activities all catered for at one location. A pleasant safe environment for family fun and relaxation.

East Anglian Railway Museum (22 miles)

Wakes Colne

East Anglian Railway Museum An open air museum where the preserved buildings on site form parts of the museum itself and you stroll between sections. For kids who like trains this will be a proper treat, and they also host regular child oriented fun days with Thomas and more.

Chantry Park (22 miles)

Ipswich

Chantry Park Recently revamped play areas within a large and well maintained parkland, plenty for a full afternoon especially if you've got picnic weather!

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey (22 miles)

Waterbeach

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

Wandlebury Country Park (23 miles)

Cambridge

Wandlebury Country Park A natural adventure playground: explore the Iron Age Ring ditch and 100 acres of woodland and meadows. Space to picnic, play games, walk on gentle chalk hills and enjoy the wildlife and our highland cattle. Lots of special events through the year for all the family. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cambridge with kids.

Cherry Hinton Water Play Area (23 miles)

Cambridge

Cherry Hinton Water Play Area two paddling pool with a connecting bridge with an attached play area max depth 0.4 metres - open may to semptember

Crown Pools (23 miles)

Ipswich

Crown Pools The leisure pool is the ideal facility for the family and children with a beach area, wave machine and water fountains, which are all set amongst tropical planting. Open for casual use throughout the facilities operational hours you are guaranteed a relaxing fun time.

Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy (23 miles)

Ipswich

Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy The usual good quality Wacky Warehouseplay structure attached to the Punch & Judy pub - ring for details - great for wet days when you copuld do with an hour and the kids need a good runaround.

Christchurch Park (23 miles)

Ipswich

Christchurch Park A pleasant day of free entertainment awaits you here, with plenty of space for play and picnicking, and the good old adventure playground for when imagination fails you.

Funky Fun House (23 miles)

Cambridge

Funky Fun House - lots of fantastic facilities including big slides, a tubular helter skelter, some air cannons which fire foam balls, and lots of challenging climbing surfaces.

Holywells Park (24 miles)

Ipswich

Holywells Park A beautiful park with 67 acres of rolling grounds, ponds and woodland. There is a large well maintained play area for juniors and a summer paddling pool.

Cambridge Museum of Technology (24 miles)

Cambridge

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

Jimmys Farm (24 miles)

Wherstead

Jimmys Farm An exciting day out for all the family. We are a working farm and breed rare breed pigs but also have cows, sheep, chickens and more! We have a nature trail, butchery and shop, cafe and playground. We hold farmers markets on 1st Saturday of every month.

Flatford Boat Hire (24 miles)

Flatford

Flatford Boat Hire Row a boat along the river in beautiful Constable country

Snakes and Ladders Ipswich (24 miles)

Ipswich

Snakes and Ladders Ipswich Snakes and Ladders is a huge indoor playground filled to the brim with climbing frames, ball ponds, cargo nets and slides. Plus there's our Mini Play Street and toddlers seperate safe play area. Kids can really let off steam while parents relax on comfortable leather sofas in our café.

Suffolk Ski Centre (24 miles)

Ipswich

Suffolk Ski Centre Special sessions provided for absolute beginners over 4, general access to slopes is at age 7. Activities include kindergarten ski play, race training, ski toboggan and snowboard parties, and Ringos!

Tenpin Cambridge (24 miles)

Cambridge

Tenpin Cambridge Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Tenpin Cambridge has 28 lanes!

Tumble Downs (24 miles)

Saffron Walden

Tumble Downs Children and adults will love this new centre - there is lots to keep the children amused whilst the parents relax in the Tumble Downs cafe area with comfortable sofas. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Essex

Melsop Farm Park (24 miles)

Scoulton

Melsop Farm Park is a complete day out for all the family with a fantastic range of animals,we also have outdoor adventure facilities and a softplay indoor play area with some ride on toys.We are also the home of Norfolk Reindeers.

Parkside Pools (24 miles)

Cambridge

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

High Woods Country Park (25 miles)

Colchester

High Woods Country Park Had three superb adventure play areas and also includes woodland, open spaces (ideal for picnics) a lake and wildflower meadows.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (25 miles)

Cambridge

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

Whipple Museum of the History of Science (25 miles)

Cambridge

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

Scudamores Punting Company (25 miles)

Cambridge

Scudamores Punting Company A variety of guided tours, treasure hunts and special events, or just punting about on the river. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cambridge with kids.

Childsplay Adventureland (25 miles)

Colchester

Childsplay Adventureland For the older children there are three ball ponds with slides, a large spooky area fitted with special effects, aerial glide, spiders webs, giant rapids and a cascading ball foundation for them to explore.

Treasures of South Cambridge Trail (25 miles)

Cambridge

Treasures of South Cambridge Trail An exciting way to explore a new town whilst learning something new and enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air. Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the best sights with Cambridgeshire Treasure Trails. Trails can be downloaded and completed in your own time, anytime.

Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre (25 miles)

Colchester

Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre This is the ultimate in climbing frames with over 5000 sq ft on three levels. Children will be entertained for hours as they bounce on the Aztec Ruins; scream in the spook rooms with strobes, smoke machines and skeleton squeeze rollers.

Jesus Green Pool (25 miles)

Cambridge

Jesus Green Pool Unheated outdoor swim facility with natural windbreak.

Colchester Leisure World (25 miles)

Colchester

Colchester Leisure World - has a great leisure pool which boasts 176,000 gallons of water-based fun with 16 features including two 13-metre flumes, river rapids crazy river, waves, geysers, slides and spa pools

Tenpin Colchester (25 miles)

Colchester

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

Audley End House and Park (25 miles)

Saffron Walden

Audley End House and Park Audley End is a Jacobean house set in a serpentine park. The park was designed by Lancelot Brown in 1763 It contains a circular temple and a bridge over the River Cam - loads of events go on through the summer - check website for details

Saxtead Green Post Mill (25 miles)

Saxstead Green

Saxtead Green Post Mill Makes an interesting addition to your day out in Suffolk and is easily combined with a visit to Framlingham Castle.

Paycockes (26 miles)

Coggeshall

Paycockes Marvel at the stunning woodcarving and elaborate panelling inside this merchant's house. Outside, there is a beautiful and tranquil cottage garden.

Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery (26 miles)

Colchester

Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery This pleasant child friendly enterprise offers pony rides, pony care sessions and pony themed birthday parties. For all things equine, this is your place!

Colchester Castle Museum (26 miles)

Colchester

Colchester Castle Museum Lots of hands-on exhibits of appeal to children and adults alike. Displays on castle prisons, medieval and norman colchester - lots going on.

Hollytrees Museum (26 miles)

Colchester

Hollytrees Museum Follow the story around this beautiful Georgian building taking in domestic life and childhood in Colchester over the past 300 years. Meet many different characters from the past and experience Colchester's fascinating history.

Natural History Museum Colchester (26 miles)

Colchester

Natural History Museum Colchester A fascinating chance to get closer to nature. Find out about wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change in a family friendly environment full of hands on activities.

Castle Park and Gardens (26 miles)

Colchester

Castle Park and Gardens Features include a children's play area, crazy golf & putting green, children's boating lake, cricket ground, traditional cafe, riverside walks, and Hollytrees Museum.

Coggeshall Grange Barn (26 miles)

Coggeshall

Coggeshall Grange Barn 13th-century monastic barn. One of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings, it has a cathedral-like interior and is linked to a local Cistercian abbey. Inside the barn hosts an exhibition of local woodcarving, tools and a collection of agricultural carts.

Mistley Place Park (26 miles)

Manningtree

Mistley Place Park Animal sanctuary and tea rooms. An educational day out where you can feed the animals and teach the kids something important.

Jungle Adventure (26 miles)

Colchester

Jungle Adventure Huge jungle themed indoor adventure play offering terrific features like aerial glides, ball pools it rains in, cannons, trampolines, assault course and more. In the toddler sensory zone everything apparently comes to life, including a talking tree!

Rollerworld of Colchester (26 miles)

Colchester

Rollerworld of Colchester 25 x 50m roller skating rink - regarded as the finest in Europe allegedly! A great place to go if you're looking for fun family days out in Essex.

Wild Raspberry Ceramic Cafe (26 miles)

Chelmondiston

Wild Raspberry Ceramic Cafe Come to Wild Raspberry, to paint your own ceramic and textile pieces, also now introducing enamelling jewellery parties and Decopatch. Enjoy some home made cake with a good coffee in a relaxed atmosphere.

Crazy Kids Adventure Play (26 miles)

Braintree

Crazy Kids Adventure Play An exciting wonderland of fantasy and adventure play awaits! A massive, air conditioned, modern warehouse fitted out for high adventure and excitement in a controlled and monitored environment. This is children's playtime entertainment at it's very best and safest.

Namco Funscape Braintree (26 miles)

Braintree

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

Cineworld Braintree (26 miles)

Braintree

Cineworld Braintree Family friendly cinema chain with all the latest kid's films and more to chill out together on a wet weekend.

Imperial War Museum Duxford (26 miles)

Duxford

Imperial War Museum Duxford One of the world's most spectacular aviation heritage complexes with 200 aircraft, the American Air Museum and a fine collection of military vehicles plus special exhibitions including, the Normandy Experience and Monty. The Museum holds four Air Shows, a Military Vehicle Show plus other events throughout the year.

Braintree Swimming Centre (26 miles)

Braintree

Braintree Swimming Centre Facility includes a great family fun orientated pool, with slide and interactive equipment. Children must be under 8 years to use this pool and acompanied by a parent or an adult.

Audley End Minature Railway (26 miles)

Saffron Walden

Audley End Minature Railway A delightful 1.5 mile ride on Lord Braybrooke's private 10 and a quarter inch gauge railway through Estate woodland. The children all enjoy looking out for the teddies that live in the woods!

WWT Welney Wetland Centre (27 miles)

Welney

WWT Welney Wetland Centre - Eco-friendly visitor centre with Fenland Worlds discovery area, pond room, cafe, shop and views over 200 acres of recently created wetland habitat. Plus 1000 acres of internationally important wetland reserve on the Ouse washes with pond-dipping in summer and floodlit swan-feeds in winter.

Colchester Zoo (27 miles)

Colchester

Colchester Zoo One of the finest zoos in Europe with over 250 species of animals set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. A great place to go if you are looking for family days out in Essex.

Bourne Mill (27 miles)

Colchester

Bourne Mill Set in tranquil grounds next to a millpond and a bubbling stream. The mill still has a working waterwheel, which was originally used for milling flour. Please note the limited opening times.

Beacon Rally Karts (27 miles)

Woodbridge

Beacon Rally Karts Outdoor off road karting centre for all children aged 5 and over. We have three separate tracks and 4 sets of karts, for complete safety we never mix our karts, Your child will only race children of a similar age. No need for large numbers minimum booking 1 driver.

Anglia Karting Centre (27 miles)

Swaffham

Anglia Karting Centre Children have to be 8 years old and a minimum of 4ft 4 in height to qualify for driving. This is an outdoor circuit with an overall length of 1030 metres.

Easton Farm Park (27 miles)

Woodbridge

Easton Farm Park There is always lots to do on the Farm. There are daily pony rides, hug-a-bunny, meeting Star, one of the big Suffolk Punch cart horses, barrel train rides, pony and cart rides, meet the animals and 2 heated indoor playbarns. A great idea for family days out in Suffolk.

Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park (27 miles)

Braintree

Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park A whole day's worth, including a sensory trail, endless play equipment suitable for multiple age groups, cycle hire centre, fishing, visitor centre and bistro, sports and educational facilities, plus an extensive events programme.

Kingpin Bowling Centre (27 miles)

Ipswich

Kingpin Bowling Centre Tenpin bowling, the game everyone can enjoy. Even if you are playing for the first time with a bit of beginners luck you might even get a strike or two. There is professional tuition available for improvers. Bumper lanes and ramps for the kids - a fab idea if you are looking for family days out in Suffolk.

Framlingham Castle (28 miles)

Framlingham

Framlingham Castle 12th century fortress with exciting audio tour, interactive exhibits, themed trails, castle wall walk, and spectacular views.

Play2Day Indoor Play Centre (28 miles)

Ipswich

Play2Day Indoor Play Centre - is the area's children's indoor play centre with plenty of play for the most energetic children, seating for supervisors plus a well stocked cafe. You can play, party, eat and relax. You can also combine your stay with an exciting game at Lazer2day

Deben Swimming Pool (28 miles)

Woodbridge

Deben Swimming Pool Deben Pool offers a 25 metre swimming pool with various sessions, including a Family Fun Session every Saturday 11am -12 noon, with a large inflatable and rafts in the water, which is Fun for all the Family! We also offer fresh fruit to promote a healthy lifestyle!!!

Mepal Outdoor Centre (28 miles)

Ely

Mepal Outdoor Centre A unique Activity Centre set on the shores of a 20 acre lake in the Cambridgeshire Fens, offering a wide range of affordable water and land based activities for families.

Ecotech Centre (29 miles)

Swaffham

Ecotech Centre Explore the organic, heritage garden and nature area or maybe just have a coffee in the licensed café. There is something for everyone to see. Admission to the Centre is free but should you feel energetic and wish to climb the Ecotricty wind turbine there is a charge and booking is advisable

Coco Nuts Play Ltd (29 miles)

Dunmow

Coco Nuts Play Ltd Multi tiered frame indoor play facility with dedicated toddler areas and varying bonus features! Outside play area with bouncy castle open May to September. Parties hosted in animal themed rooms.

SpyMasters (29 miles)

Cambridge

SpyMasters Si5 Spymissions Bar Hill is the exciting spy activity centre near Cambridge suitable for anyone aged 8 and above. After zipwiring down to the roof, you must make your way through the high security systems to reach your mission objective. The mission ends with an adrenalin pumping escape - you and your friends will feel like real spies!

Whale of a Time (29 miles)

Cambridge

Whale of a Time Cambridge's newest childrens indoor softplay centre with two separate state of the art challenging and stimulating playframes, along with two dedicated party areas decorated with all the kids favourite cbeebies characters. All supported by an upmarket cafe serving high quality hot and cold food and drinks.

Sutton Hoo (29 miles)

Woodbridge

Sutton Hoo Home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions.

Layer Marney Tower (29 miles)

Colchester

Layer Marney Tower A great place to visit whether you are planning to exhaust the children in the play area or enjoy the tranquility of the garden. The view from the roof shows the church, outbuildings, play area, gardens, estate and wildlife walk.

Abbey Fields Play Park (29 miles)

Colchester

Abbey Fields Play Park Grassy slopes for running and rolling, adventure playground and a heated outdoor swimming pool in summer.

Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve (29 miles)

Colchester

Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve Great for rambling, bird watching and nature photography; there's also a visitor centre. In the spring there is the unusual sight of Cormorants nesting in trees, one of the few places in Britain where they do this

Church Farm Stow Bardolph (29 miles)

Downham Market

Church Farm Stow Bardolph Make friends with a wide variety of tame animals and experience all their young at close quarters throughout the season. Also play areas to keep the kids entertained

Shepreth Wildlife Park (30 miles)

Royston

Shepreth Wildlife Park There are many different animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park just waiting to meet you. So come along and enjoy a great day out - and remember, your visit helps us to help the animals.

Oasis Camel Centre (30 miles)

Halesworth

Oasis Camel Centre A great family day out with all the friendly animals: camels, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, goats, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs and even ferrets!

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve (30 miles)

Fingringhoe

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve Set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary the visitor centre provides stunning views even on the dullest days It offers the visitor real peace and quiet. Out on the reserve you will find a picnic area, nature trails and bird hides.

Bramston Sports Centre (31 miles)

Witham

Bramston Sports Centre Main and teaching pools, fun and diving pool with flume, and plenty of varied sporting opportunities.

The House on the Hill Toy Museum (32 miles)

Stansted Mountfitchet

The House on the Hill Toy Museum This is the largest privately-owned toy museum in Europe with over 80,000 individual items of mixed antiquity on display, based on the collection of one man who started in 1946 by buying a Hornby train set with his pocket money.

Mountfitchet Castle (32 miles)

Stansted Mountfitchet

Mountfitchet Castle Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 is the only motte & bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site. A unique time capsule that is steeped in history, enabling the visitor to travel back to Norman England and experience life as it was in 1066.

Little Monsters (32 miles)

Harwich

Little Monsters Standard soft-play fare, toddler area, ball pit, slides and colourful toys etc.. Cafe on site, parties offered.

Planet Zoom (32 miles)

East Dereham

Planet Zoom The Planet Zoom play centre offers the youngsters the chance to run amok in complete safety and security.

Strikes (32 miles)

Dereham

Strikes Ten pin bowling with plenty of kiddie friendly features and adventure soft play on same site in Planet Zoom.

Mid Norfolk Railway (32 miles)

Dereham

Mid Norfolk Railway An 11 mile railway line which runs between Dereham and Wymondham (near Norwich). Run entirely by volunteers, the railway runs Heritage Railcar and Diesel services between March and October every year, and weekends in June, July and August run Steam trains.

Castle Acre Priory (32 miles)

Kings Lynn

Castle Acre Priory One of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England. The Cluniac love of decoration is reflected in the extensive ruins. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids.

Hatfield Forest (32 miles)

Bishop Stortford

Hatfield Forest Extraordinary woodland involving trees of up to 1200 years old. Great for outdoor play, hiking and picnicking. Please note the adjacent car park has seasonally limited opening.

The Raptor Foundation (32 miles)

Woodhurst

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

Wimpole Home Farm (33 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.

Cudmore Grove Country Park (33 miles)

East Mersea

Cudmore Grove Country Park Located at the eastern end of Mersea Island, the park includes a sandy beach backed by a large expanse of open grassland, perfect for summer games, picnics and taking in the views.

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (33 miles)

Royston

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre Children's Indoor Soft Play Centre based in Royston Leisure Centre

Lakeside Lodge Golf and Bowling (33 miles)

Huntingdon

Lakeside Lodge Golf and Bowling Family friendly tenpin bowling alley with four full size lanes and animated graphics. Booking advised. Kids love bowling!

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool (33 miles)

Colchester

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool Two pools, one a 15m paddling pool, and the second a 50m main pool.

Havergate Island (33 miles)

Aldeburgh

Havergate Island A haven for large numbers of ducks and wading birds, also a great place to see brown hares at close range. Access is by boat only and pre-booking is essential.

Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre (33 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.

Crystal Lakes Play Barn (33 miles)

Fenstanton

Crystal Lakes Play Barn Has it all for kids from 11 months to 10 years. Non-stop fun in the spectacular Farm themed inside and the action packed Outback themed ouside.

Play Space (33 miles)

Bishops Stortford

Play Space The huge range of colourful play equipment in this spacious facility is separated into several sections for age suitability: under 2s, under 4s and over 4s. So there's less fear of anyone getting squashed!

Royston Cave (33 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?

Manning’s Amusement Park (33 miles)

Felixstowe

Manning’s Amusement Park A well established family entertainment park, situated on the Felixstowe seafront. With something for all the family, including an amusement arcade, Crazy Charlie’s Junior Theme Park, Golf FX indoor crazy golf, a Sunday market, Q Club pool and snooker, 10-pin Bowling, Licensed bars and a range of eating options.

Gymboree (33 miles)

Colchester

Gymboree Gymboree Play & Music offers interactive classes for babies and children from newborn to under 5. Our classes feature sensory stimulation, exploration and learning through play, music and movement.

Royston Museum (33 miles)

Royston

Royston Museum A significant and varied collection of exhibits, especially glass and ceramic work.

Kartsport (34 miles)

Cambourne

Kartsport Recently relocated from Essex and now able to offer a UK first: indoor and outdoor karting at the same site! With electric karts and an inflatable circuit for 4yrs and up, all the way up to the proper roary scary versions we all know and love. And whatever the weather!

Funtasia (34 miles)

Felixstowe

Funtasia kids indoor play centre housed with felixstowe leisure centre - ring for more information

Woodup Pool (34 miles)

Maldon

Woodup Pool A very basic salt water bathing pool with an area of sand at one end. Open May to September. It should be noted they do not have lifeguards. Currently undergoing changes, call before going.

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse (34 miles)

Dereham

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk. With a thrilling woodland adventure playground, a historic workhouse, traditional farm and many indoor displays, Gressenhall is the perfect setting for the perfect day out...whatever the weather...!

Earlham Park (34 miles)

Norwich

Earlham Park For a peaceful river walk while the kids run wild. There are also woods to explore with a heronry and violet grove. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Norwich with kids.

1st Bowl Bishops Stortford (34 miles)

Bishops Stortford

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

Minsmere (35 miles)

Saxmundham

Minsmere Minsmere offers families and keen birdwatchers a great day out. Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides.

Johnsons Old Hurst (35 miles)

Huntingdon

Johnsons Old Hurst By no means a full day but a fun stopover if you're after a family lunch or, er, sausages! Farm shop and tea rooms with play area and fort, and visual access to farm animals including crocodiles!

Playbarn (35 miles)

Poringland

Playbarn The Playbarn - a fun packed indoor and outdoor centre especially designed for children aged 7 or under.

Namco Funscape Norwich (35 miles)

Norwich

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

Houghton Mill (35 miles)

Huntingdon

Houghton Mill Follow the family Cat and Rat trail around the mill, enjoy the hands on activities, and explore the five storey historic building. Please note the limited opening times.

Brook End Gardens (36 miles)

Chelmsford

Brook End Gardens Children's play area, formal gardens and recreational gardens. Not huge, not fancy, but just the thing for a couple of hours on a sunny afternoon. Take a ball!

Play Rascals (36 miles)

Clacton On Sea

Play Rascals Indoor adventure play with a dedicated section for the under 3's, including ball pool, raised tunnel and slide and an array of toys. For the older children a fascinating labyrinth of nets, climbing walls and slides. Also outdoor play in summer.

Blackwater Leisure Centre (36 miles)

Maldon

Blackwater Leisure Centre - boasts a superb leisure pool, incorporating the challenging Jungle River ride, a fun flume ride, lazy river ride, a safe swimming area for children and novelty bubble pool. We also have a separate Baby Pool for our youngest visitors, plus a 4 lane, 25 meter pool for all fitness and fun swimming.

Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights (36 miles)

Maldon

Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights It’s great place to take the whole family whatever the weather! There is an amazing giant play frame that is over 6 meters high with a series of exciting climbing structures and educational toys and packed with slides, fun areas to explore and loads more!

Madison Lanes (36 miles)

Maldon

Madison Lanes Tenpin bowling in their Air Conditioned environment with 22 fully computerised Tenpin bowling lanes, in two fun areas, to ensure you have the time of your life.

Sk8rs at Madison Heights (36 miles)

Maldon

Sk8rs at Madison Heights Family friendly roller rink and skate hire, an excellent fun and healthy activity for the whole family. Other activities available o site.

Promenade Park (36 miles)

Maldon

Promenade Park Formal gardens, splash park, adventure playground, an ornamental lake, a sandy play area for children, picnic, play and recreation areas for both adults and children, maze, tennis courts, shops and cafÃ©s, a large model boating lake, skateboard park and much, much more...

Extreeme Adventure (36 miles)

Weasenham

Extreeme Adventure Hours of adrenaline rushing family fun (must be 10 years of age plus) which takes aerial trekking to new extremes. Swing, climb and jump at 20ft or 40ft for the more adventurous! High up in the trees there are over 20 different elements to conquer. In addition there is a 3G swing, a 80ft fan descender jump and a 1,000ft zip wire.

Admirals Park (36 miles)

Chelmsford

Admirals Park A wide range of facilities; football and cricket pitches, pitch and putt golf, bowling green, tennis courts, angling, canoeing and play areas offer recreational opportunities.

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre (36 miles)

Chelmsford

Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre The latest in sound and lighting effects combine with a lively disco atmosphere in Riverside's ice rink to get some great family skating done.

Walton Pier Bowl (36 miles)

Walton on the Naze

Walton Pier Bowl Set beside the pier's funfair and amusements, this family friendly bowling centre is a refreshing break out of the sun and a great excuse for a few games!

Walton Pier (36 miles)

Walton on the Naze

Walton Pier Walton Pier - There's a whole host of rides for children and Pirate Petes Adventureland - an indoor play centre.

Frinton on Sea Beach (37 miles)

Tendring

Frinton on Sea Beach Good swimming with some lifeguard cover, nice sand and excellent fossil hunting territory close by. Deliberately traditional, no arcades, etc.

The Plantation Garden (37 miles)

Norwich

The Plantation Garden Peaceful, quirky, fascinating. Features include Gothic style fountain, medieval style walls and superb creative planting. Woodland paths. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Norwich with kids.

West Park Pitch Putt and Crazy Golf (37 miles)

Chelmsford

West Park Pitch Putt and Crazy Golf Established 18 hole pitch and putt course, with a 9 hole crazy golf course, cafeteria, equipment for hire and a large car park.

BBC Norwich Tour (37 miles)

Norwich

BBC Norwich Tour This is a fantastic chance to gain access to the rarely seen world behind the famous TV and radio programmes broadcast and produced from BBC Norwich at The Forum.

Tour of Olde Norwich (37 miles)

Norwich

Tour of Olde Norwich An ideal way to access the historic buildings in the narrow medieval back streets of Norwich, some distance from the centre and missed by other tours.

Orford Castle (37 miles)

Woodbridge

Orford Castle The castle is remarkably intact allowing visitors to explore from the basement, through the lower and upper halls to the roof where there are magnificent views seaward to Orford Ness. Around the rooms is a maze of passages leading to the chapel, kitchen and other chambers in the turrets.

Norwich Castle (37 miles)

Norwich

Norwich Castle Find out what life was like in the Norman keep through touch screens and computer animation. Peep through the windows of a giant model of the keep and see King Henry I and his courtiers at a 'crown-wearing feast' in 1121 when he spent Christmas in Norwich.

Seaquarium at Clacton Pier (37 miles)

Clacton on Sea

Seaquarium at Clacton Pier An informative, educational, fun learning opportunity to appreciate from an up close perspective some of the intriguing creatures surrounding our coastal areas.

Odeon Norwich (37 miles)

Norwich

Odeon Norwich Odeon Norwich - great cinema down by the Riverside in Norwich, many of the films now in super 3D

Inspire Discovery Centre (37 miles)

Norwich

Inspire Discovery Centre Housed in one of Norwich's finest old medieval churches, Inspire is a different kind of museum, one where children and adults can explore science through fun hands-on activities. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids

AMF Hollywood Bowl Norwich (37 miles)

Norwich

AMF Hollywood Bowl Norwich Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Hollywood Bowl has over 20 lanes!

Norfolk Snowsports Club (37 miles)

Norwich

Norfolk Snowsports Club Opportunities for juniors from 8+ to take taster sessions in skiing and 10+ in snowboarding, and lessons for the over 12s. The club has a range of adaptive ski equipment and also offers a ski experience and instruction for most disabilities.

Adventure Island Play Barn (37 miles)

Sawbridgeworth

Adventure Island Play Barn - indoor children's play centre incorporating a toddler area for the under 5's, soft play, slides, an aerial runway and ball ponds plus other exciting children's play modules.

Moo Play Farm (37 miles)

Brampton

Moo Play Farm Moo Play Farm - Play Barn has Softplay for toddlers and the BIG MOO playframe with SUPER SLIDES for children up to 12 years old. We also offer a PARTY ROOM for Discos and Karaoke. With underfloor heating throughout, you are guaranteed to stay warm whatever the weather

Dinosaur Adventure Park (37 miles)

Lenwade

Dinosaur Adventure Park Come face to face with giants of the past on our dinosaur trail. Discover the lost world maze and meet creatures great and small in the Secret Animal Garden. If you are looking for family days out in Nofolk, you must come here.

Play 2 Day (37 miles)

Wisbech

Play 2 Day Children's play and activity centre for 0 to 11 year olds, with dedicated baby and toddler area. Also home to the 'Walk of Death' and the biggest drop slide in Cambridgeshire!

Baddow Hall Park (37 miles)

Chelmsford

Baddow Hall Park Popular with families and dog walkers this area offers plenty of open space for games and a great children's adventure play area.

Bowl 2 Day (37 miles)

Wisbech

Bowl 2 Day Bowling is a fantastic social activity suitable for all ages & abilities. It’s a great way to exercise gently, develop balance, co-ordination and burn calories – get off the couch, get onto a lane!

Planet Ice Norwich (37 miles)

Norwich

Planet Ice Norwich The Planet Ice Norwich offers lots of different ice skating experiences, including ice skating lessons, after school skating sessions and a variety of kids birthday party packages.

Rally Karting (37 miles)

Huntingdon

Rally Karting Driving age limit around ten to twelve depending on height, contact for information. For safety they generally recommend those drivers less than 12 years old should only be on the track with youngsters of similar ages.

Norwich Puppet Theatre (37 miles)

Norwich

Norwich Puppet Theatre As well as hosting a variety of touring puppetry companies from Britain and overseas, featuring the best of British and international theatre of animation for all ages, we present an ongoing programme of craft based workshops for children with special sessions for adults.

Skaterz (37 miles)

Wisbech

Skaterz Skaters Roller Rink has a 17,000 square foot maple floor, a bar, and a small video game arcade.

Tenpin Chelmsford (37 miles)

Chelmsford

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

Strikes (38 miles)

Kings Lynn

Strikes Child friendly ten pin bowling with adventure soft play facility also on site.

Aldeburgh Mystery Treasure Trail (38 miles)

Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh Mystery Treasure Trail The ideal way for all ages to explore Aldeburgh and have some fun on the way. The smartly designed and packaged Mystery Trail includes all directions to take you around the best bits of Aldeburgh observing and solving clues on the way.

Tales of the Old Gaol House (38 miles)

Kings Lynn

Tales of the Old Gaol House Hear the sounds and smell the smells of prison life two centuries ago, and see how it feels to be locked up in a dank cell or trapped in the stocks in the town's market square.

Central Park (38 miles)

Peterborough

Central Park Green Flag Award winning park with many children's play and swim features and events ranging from concerts, open air theatre productions, sports courses, teddy bears picnics and fun days.

Cromwell Museum (38 miles)

Huntingdon

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

Trues Yard Museum (38 miles)

King's Lynn

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

Funzone (38 miles)

Huntingdon

Funzone Set within One Leisure Huntingdon this is a multi tiered adventure soft play frame with great classic fun features. Nice to finish them off as a treat after swimming or sports in the centre.

The Henry Moore Foundation (38 miles)

Much Hadham

The Henry Moore Foundation A great visit for all the family to the beautiful former home of artist Henry Moore. A 70-acre estate including outdoor sculpture gardens, restored house and studios, gallery, refreshments and shop. Please book your visit. DOWTK recommend for a FULL day you undertake this attraction in conjunction with other nearby entertainment.

Funky Monkeys (38 miles)

Norwich

Funky Monkeys - has a massive adventure play area designed for ages 2-12 years also has Roller Skating Disco for all ages over 6, with loud music playing as you go.

Chelmer Park (38 miles)

Chelmsford

Chelmer Park An adventure play area, outdoor gym equipment, football pitches, netball and tennis courts, plus oodles of green open space to play and picnic in so take your frisbees, bats and balls!

Brewers Fayre Broadland View (39 miles)

Norwich

Brewers Fayre Broadland View Wacky Warehouse style "Fun Factory" indoor play centre attached to this large pub. Multi-levelled play centre which the kids running themselves ragged on. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids

City of Norwich Aviation Museum (39 miles)

Norwich

City of Norwich Aviation Museum A great collection of aviation history with plenty to see both in and outdoors. For kids really into planes, remember to take a camera and sketchbook or notepad.

Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach (39 miles)

Saxmondham

Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach Guided walks, family nature trails, Tracker Packs, smugglers' and history trails, tea-room events, sea-watching and wildlife identification charts and telescopes. Children's play area next to tea-room.

Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool (39 miles)

Beccles

Beccles Outdoor Swimming Pool - a traditional, outdoor heated swimming pool situated by the river Waveney. There is a large 33m x 16m swimming pool with a deep end of 12ft! There is an adjacent toddler pool and baby pool, with an extensive grass area ideal for sunbathing. The pool is open from late May to early September.

Ellough Park Raceway (40 miles)

Beccles

Ellough Park Raceway A purpose built 1065mtr outdoor flood-lit kart circuit that welcomes drivers over 8 years old.

Wild n Wacky (41 miles)

Harlow

Wild n Wacky A state of the art, jungle-themed indoor play & party centre for 0 to 12 year olds offering play, parties, private hire and freshly prepared food and beverages. Facilities include: state of the art three-tier play frame, 160 seater air conditioned cafe, free wifi internet access, leather sofas and free customer parking.

Southwold Maize Maze (41 miles)

Reydon

Southwold Maize Maze Great big maize maze in 8 acre field, plus picnic and play area. Open late July to early September

Eat n Bowl (41 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.

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (41 miles)

Chelmsford

Creepy Crawlies Play Centre We are a fun and exciting place for children to come and use up all their energy. We have a suitable softplay area for toddlers all on one level. Another softplay section on two levels for toddlers and youngters. Also a baby section with mats, baby gyms and toys.

The Pier Beach at Southwold (41 miles)

Southwold

The Pier Beach at Southwold One of two of Southwold's good beaches, with good swimming if you're careful and lifeguard cover. Sand and shingle surface. Regular Blue Flag awarded.

Eat n Play (41 miles)

St Neots

Eat n Play Part of Eat 'n' Bowl bowling alley, they have slides, rides, mammoth balls and a separate baby area.

Crafty Monkey (41 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!

Tropical Wings World of Wildlife (41 miles)

Chelmsford

Tropical Wings World of Wildlife Set in acres of attractive gardens and features one of the largest butterfly houses in the country. There are many different species of birds, insects and animals available to interact with.

Fakenham Superbowl (41 miles)

Fakenham

Fakenham Superbowl 6 lanes of family friendly modern tenpin - if you've never done it kids love bowling especially as you can use ramps and guards to give them a chance! Plus an indoor play area.

Megafun Play Centre (41 miles)

Fakenham

Megafun Play Centre Slides and tubes and play centre play structure

Sandringham (41 miles)

Sandringham

Sandringham The Royal Family's home in Norfolk. Come and see where the Queen has her dinner and run around in her back garden. Take a look at the fascinating museum including the first Royal motor car, a fire engine and gifts presented to The Queen!

Cheeky Monkeez (41 miles)

South Woodham Ferrers

Cheeky Monkeez Play centre for children aged 0-5 years separate baby area for non- walkers. Strong emphasis on imaginative play. Cafe area for 40.

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (42 miles)

Fakenham

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens - a fantastic action-packed day out where kids can get close to nature and learn new things about British wildlife. The nature reserve was the base for the popular BBC Springwatch show for three years running, and is home to a variety of common and rare birds, plus red squirrels and their four kittens.

Cafe Kidz (42 miles)

Biggleswade

Cafe Kidz We are a children's indoor soft play area, catering for 0 Â– 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!

Manic Ceramics (42 miles)

Abergavenny

Manic Ceramics Create your own pottery masterpieces, with help from friendly, experienced staff.

Coastal Voyager (42 miles)

Southwald

Coastal Voyager Undoubtably our most popular trip by far is the high speed trip out to sea off Southwold. The boat is put through its formidable paces in a 30 min tour of Solebay

The Lodge (42 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.

RSPB Nature Reserve (42 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 Denes Beach at Southwold (42 miles)

Southwold

The Denes Beach at Southwold Sand and shingle beach good for swimming, canoeing and body boarding, with summer lifeguard cover. Another differently styled beach nearby.

Brewsters Fun Factory (42 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.

Marsh Farm Country Park (42 miles)

Woodham Ferrers

Marsh Farm Country Park - a working farm where children can get close to farm animals and play safely in our adventure play areas. There is also a Country Park, which boasts excellent coastal walks and superb views of the River Crouch.

Wam Bam Boomerang (42 miles)

Burnham On Crouch

Wam Bam Boomerang Indoor play and party centre, offering dedicated toddler area and much excitement and craziness for the bigger ones.

Pigeons Farm (42 miles)

Peterborough

Pigeons Farm Children's Farm with hands on daily activities where children really do get close to the animals. Feed the animals, collect the eggs, enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas, petting barn, Jumping Pillow, bale climbing, and Gobots. Open Feb - Oct

North Herts Leisure Centre (43 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.

Teamworks Karting Letchworth (43 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!

Letchworth Outdoor Pool (43 miles)

Letchworth

Letchworth Outdoor Pool Open May to September, this is a pleasant outdoor heated swim facility with toddler splash pool and fun floats.

The Priory Lido (43 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.

Thorney Heritage Museum (43 miles)

Thorney

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

Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker (43 miles)

Kelvedon Hatch

Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker Come and witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister!

Essex Outdoor Activities (43 miles)

Chelmsford

Essex Outdoor Activities Crazy outdoor shenanigans for the over sixes, from quad biking and quad trekking, go karting, high ropes and target shooting to the water tag maze. You won't be bored!

Scotts Grotto (43 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.

Pettitts Adventure Park (43 miles)

Reedham

Pettitts Adventure Park There's rides for small children, family, childrens theatre, animals and birds, and lots of animals to feed and pet. Good place for young kids 7 and under.

RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve (44 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.

Rye House Gatehouse (44 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.

Rye House Kart Raceway (44 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+!

Barton House Railway (44 miles)

Wroxham

Barton House Railway - re-creates a traditional railway atmosphere where the whole family can enjoy the nostalgia of the golden age of steam with two ride-on railways, a fully working signalling system and authentic tickets.

Fairlands Valley Park (44 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.

Monkey Bizzness (44 miles)

Hockley

Monkey Bizzness Traverse climbing wall, 4 Lane waterfall Astra slide, Canon soft ball shootout guns, 5-a-side football and basketball court, separate under-5's area with mini cars, ball juggler, educational key panels etc

CJs Bowling (44 miles)

Hockley

CJs Bowling 12 tenpin bowling lanes with free entry kiddie soft play area also on site. Cafe plus pro shop.

East Anglia Transport Museum (44 miles)

Lowestoft

East Anglia Transport Museum Whether you take a ride on the Woodland Tramway or experience the silence and comfort of the Trolleybus service, there is a new discovery to be made every minute.

Africa Alive! (44 miles)

Lowestoft

Africa Alive! Take your family on a walking safari at one of the UK's largest and most exciting wildlife attractions. Explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, hyaenas and hundreds more African animals and birds. See The Plains of Africa an awe-inspiring recreation of the African savannah, where the animals of the plains room freely together as they would in the wild.

Bure Valley Railway (45 miles)

Aylsham

Bure Valley Railway - offers an 18 mile round trip through picturesque countryside which is as varied, interesting and beautiful as any to be found on a railway journey in England.

Snettisham Park (45 miles)

Kings Lynn

Snettisham Park has great safari tours, a visitor centre, crafts centre, art gallery, tearoom and souvenir shop. Indoor and outdoor activities include farm animals and pets.

Thursford Collection (45 miles)

Fakenham

Thursford Collection Bring the whole family and see the worlds largest collection of steam engines and organs.

Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre (45 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)

Hartham Pool and Gym (45 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.

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden (45 miles)

South Walsham

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden 131 acres of beautiful ancient woodland and water gardens to take a rambling explore through. To make the most of it, take binoculars, camera and sketchbook. Or even some teddies to plant for the kids to find!

Activity World (45 miles)

Peterborough

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

Hertford Museum (45 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.

Hamerton Zoo Park (45 miles)

Hamerton

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

Space 2 Play (45 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!

Bewilderwood (45 miles)

Wroxham

Bewilderwood A huge forest of wild family fun and adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, boat trips, storytelling, marsh walks and really yummy food.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Stevenage (45 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!

Adventure Island Playpark (45 miles)

Lowestoft

Adventure Island Playpark Large Pirate Ship indoor adventure soft play park on multi-levels.

Blickling Hall (45 miles)

Blickling

Blickling Hall Stunning House - Parkland and lakeside walks, with a sunken garden to discover - Home to the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second queen - in fact one of the most haunted places in England - Famed for its long gallery, fine tapestries, paintings and rare books

Somerleyton (45 miles)

Lowestoft

Somerleyton The answer is to take the family for a very, very full day out at Fritton Lake - a wide variety of family attractions and entertainments set in acres of mature woodland along the banks of Fritton Lake - arguably East Anglia's most beautiful stretch of water and our 150 acre 'jewel in the Somerleyton crown'.

Mississippi Paddle Boat (46 miles)

Horning

Mississippi Paddle Boat The Southern Comfort is a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads. The boat is a luxury river cruiser which runs regular trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds.

Rayleigh Mount (46 miles)

Rayleigh

Rayleigh Mount An early medieval motte and bailey castle site, which offers sweeping views across the Crouch Valley. Make the most of your day by visiting the adjacent windmill to explore historical exhibitions.

Wroxham Barns (46 miles)

Hoveton

Wroxham Barns There's the award winning Junior Farm - new for 2011 is the undercover piggery and Piggy's Play Sty -, an 18-hole mini adventure golf course and children's funfair. Spend all day at Junior Farm with lots of hands-on activities, feeding and grooming the animals. Don't miss the children's menu in the restaurant - one of Norfolk's most popular family visitor attractions.

Regional Fitness Swimming Centre (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Peterborough Lido (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Pets Corner (46 miles)

Lowestoft

Pets Corner For monkeys, meerkats and more, take the whole family down to Oulton Broad where you can feed and pet many of the animals from the terrific range on show.

New Ark Adventure Playground (46 miles)

Peterborough

New Ark Adventure Playground We have sand play, swings, slides, rocking logs, tyre swing, cable ride and Peterborough's only American Swing

Potstop (46 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!

Off Road Action Park (46 miles)

Wickford

Off Road Action Park Affordable high adrenaline outdoor activities for all ages (6+) and abilities, like army assault course, target paintball shooting, quad biking, off road rally buggies or perhaps a bit of Archery. With professionally trained and qualified staff.

Lee Valley Boat Centre (46 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.

Lakeside SuperBowl Peterborough (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Andronicas Ceramics Studio (46 miles)

Peterborough

Andronicas Ceramics Studio Create a unique piece of art by you at our ceramics studio! Choose from dragons, fairies, bowls, cars and loads more. Design and paint it, then we’ll do all the hard bits for you. Our coffee shop downstairs also means you can enjoy food and drink while you paint. Yum!

Railworld (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre (46 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.

Pots of Art Ceramics Studio - Hitchin (46 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

Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium (46 miles)

Rayleigh

Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium Suitable from age 10, the Arrive and Drive sessions provide a great introduction to karting and a chance to compete with the whole family.

Danish Camp (46 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.

Rayleigh Megazone (46 miles)

Rayleigh

Rayleigh Megazone A unique, multi age family laser game, staff controlled and easy to follow.

Partyman World Of Play (46 miles)

Basildon

Partyman World Of Play Basildon's BIGGEST indoor play centre! With the UK's ONLY indoor climb-able volcano! With a fully licensed bar and restaurant, two huge themed play structures, soft play, go karts, a football pitch, toddlers area, sensory zone, free internet access and comfy seating.

The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum (46 miles)

Norwich

The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum Tells the story of the development of Radar including how it was used during the Battle of Britain, the Cold War and is now used both in the UK and on deployed Operations. A place that all the family will enjoy, informative atmospheric visitor attraction with a hands on approach to it's exhibits.

British Schools Museum (46 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!

Hitchin Swimming Centre (46 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

Big Sky Adventure Play (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

AMF Hollywood Bowl Basildon (46 miles)

Basildon

AMF Hollywood Bowl Basildon 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 (47 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.

Norfolk Lavender (47 miles)

Kings Lynn

Norfolk Lavender Lavender specialists who also house rare breeds of animals and offer an enormous indoor play area.

Farmer Freds Adventure Play Barn (47 miles)

Kings Lynn

Farmer Freds Adventure Play Barn East Anglia's state of the art adventure play area, offering children from 0-12 years a unique 3D play experience, stimulating their imaginations and transporting them to a vivid world of adventure and fun.

Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre (47 miles)

Basildon

Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre - is a children's indoor soft play centre for babies to big kids.

Lee Valley Regional Park (47 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.

Old MacDonald's Farm (47 miles)

Brentwood

Old MacDonald's Farm This year there are 5 new permanent attractions for the kids to play around on.ou upto date with exciting new features

Celtic Harmony Camp (47 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.

Laser Mayhem (47 miles)

Abridge

Laser Mayhem Laser combat games are great fun and ideal for active kids between the ages of 8 and 12. All the fun of paintball without the mess! Plus they have an indoor arena incase of bad weather.

Southend Planetarium (47 miles)

Southend

Southend Planetarium - presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All our presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask, and are generally suitable for ages 7 to adult

Lee Valley Park Farms (47 miles)

Waltham Abbey

Lee Valley Park Farms If you want to get the kids out of the house and are looking for something thatÂ¯Ã‚Â¿Ã‚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.

Paradise Wildlife Park (47 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.

Peterborough Adventure Playcentre (47 miles)

Peterborough

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

Leigh on Sea Beach (47 miles)

Leigh on Sea

Leigh on Sea Beach When the tide comes in it is excellent for swimming, windsurfing and sailing, but has no lifeguard cover at any time. Next to a town so all facilities nearby. Voted in the Top 100 British Beaches - lovely sandy beach which stretches for 7 miles from Leigh to Shoeburyness

Basildon Bowl and Quasar (47 miles)

Basildon

Basildon Bowl and Quasar 20 modern tenpin bowling lanes, fully sanctioned by the BTBA and a Quasar Elite Arena, all with a great family atmosphere.

Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre (48 miles)

Southend On Sea

Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre Kids Kingdom has approximately 8,000 square feet of play including a 14 foot vertical drop slide and our own 14 foot JELLY MOUNTAIN as well as obstacle course climbs and run.

Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre (48 miles)

Brentwood

Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre Overlooking 54 acres of beautiful scenic woodland, the Centre offers an exciting variety of dry skiing and snowboarding to suit all ability levels from age 4. They also incorporate other exciting facilities such as a go-Karting track, golf driving range.