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Yarborough Leisure Centre (2 miles)

Lincoln

Yarborough Leisure Centre Diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and many other activities on site besides - some of which may need pre-booking.

Odeon Cinema Lincoln (2 miles)

Lincoln

Odeon Cinema Lincoln Odeon Cinema Lincoln - 9 screenmultiplex cinema showing all the latest releases

Lincoln Castle (2 miles)

Lincoln

Lincoln Castle A Norman Motte and Bailey castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, home to a unique prison experience and an original Magna Carta.

Lincoln Superbowl (2 miles)

Lincoln

Lincoln Superbowl We are so much more than just a ten pin bowling centre, it is an entertainment complex for the entire family, a place to hold your corporate event, a place that will make your birthday fantastic, a place for anyone and everyone!!

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre (3 miles)

Lincoln

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

Funtasia Fun House (4 miles)

Lincoln

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

Fun Farm (4 miles)

Lincoln

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

Whisby Natural World Centre (5 miles)

Thorpe on the Hill

Whisby Natural World Centre - go along to one of the special events and activities for all ages. There are hundreds of events every year, including children's holiday workshops, walks around the Nature Park, family fun days, Summer Concerts the annual Wildlife and Environment Fair and much, much more.

Wacky Warehouse - Game Keeper (5 miles)

Lincoln

Wacky Warehouse - Game Keeper Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!

Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park (8 miles)

Lincoln

Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park Come along and enjoy flying displays, pig racing, tropical butterflies, snakes, reptiles, trout fishing and much more. Indoor and outdoor play areas for the children and barn style tea rooms for grown ups to relax.

Sundown Adventureland (10 miles)

Retford

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

Mrs Smiths Cottage (10 miles)

Lincoln

Mrs Smiths Cottage A small, Victorian cottage museum displaying the simple life and times of Mrs Smith who lived there until 102 years old. She didn't believe in modern innovations. You can see the old black range, the single cold water tap, the old washhouse and learn about the life of Mrs Smith.

Rand Farm Park (10 miles)

Market Rasen

Rand Farm Park There is a large variety of animals for you to hold, feed, touch and cuddle. The indoor heated play areas ensure the fun doesn't stop when the weather's bad + tearooms and outdoor play areas

Newark Air Museum (13 miles)

Newark

Newark Air Museum The UK's largest volunteer managed aviation museum with 70 aircraft and cockpit sections from across the history of aviation. The types displayed include the Vulcan bomber, Russian MiG fighters and the Swedish Saab Viggen fighter. 2 Display Hangars, engine / artefacts displays, café and large shop. Regular special events.

Kidsquadz (14 miles)

Retford

Kidsquadz Quad biking fun for all the family, quad parties, family sessions, quad ramble adventures and inflatable quad track hire. Bike sizes to suit from 6 years and up. Based on the Yorkshire / Nottinghamshire border covering Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham, Newark, Lincoln and track hire nationwide. Prices from Ã¯Â¿Â½12 per person.

Captain Jacks Adventure Play (16 miles)

Retford

Captain Jacks Adventure Play Retford's fantastic soft play centre is an ideal place to relax while the kids burn off energy. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness, excellent customer service and our good food. With a separate area for toddlers and juniors and regular bouncy castles and games we aim to provide a fun and safe place to play and party for 0 to 13 year olds and a relaxing place for all adults!

Woodhall Spa Swimming Pool (16 miles)

Woodhall Spa

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

Janili Jos (17 miles)

Lincoln

Janili Jos You can paint a piece of pottery such as Lightening McQueen, Pooh Bear or your own bowl or cup. Alternatively you can choose to do decopatch: covering wooden or papier mache animals and shapes using special papers and a glue/varnish mixture. Drinks and cakes are available for all.

Billinghay Swimming Pool (17 miles)

Lincoln

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

Tattershall Farm Park (18 miles)

Tattershall

Tattershall Farm Park A friendly farm park with a host of attractions for all ages. Including a petting farm, adventure playground, zip slide, trampolines, an all-weather indoor play barn, restaurant and shop. Also specialise in children's birthday parties. The park provides a safe environment perfect for little ones.

Crazee Bongos Indoor Playcentre (19 miles)

Sleaford

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

Ancaster Bowling (19 miles)

Grantham

Ancaster Bowling Classic family friendly tenpin bowling across an intimate six lanes. Elsewhere on site you can also do paintball, kart racing and quad biking!

Ancaster Karting (19 miles)

Grantham

Ancaster Karting They boast a well maintained fleet of twenty four 270cc Biz Karts for use by 10yrs + (AND over 4ft7") with a coupe of differing tracks to choose from.

Southwell Minster (20 miles)

Southwell

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

Amen Corner Karting (20 miles)

Newark

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

Sherwood Forest Country Park (20 miles)

Edwinstowe

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

Sherwood Forest Fun Park (20 miles)

Edwinstowe

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

Pink Pig Farm (21 miles)

Scunthorpe

Pink Pig Farm Family run farm shop and working farm with trails, forts and more for the kids.

Robin Hoods Major Oak Treasure Trail (21 miles)

Edwinstowe

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

Dandi Lion Playzone (21 miles)

Scunthorpe

Dandi Lion Playzone An air conditioned multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a clean, safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 - 12 years, with dedicated play zones for babies, toddlers and juniors.

FunForest (22 miles)

Brigg

FunForest A huge four levels of soft play, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, designed for children aged from 0 – 11 years, with dedicated play areas for babies, toddlers and juniors. Why not hold your child’s birthday party with us?

Go Ape! Sherwood Pines (22 miles)

Edwinstowe

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

White Post Farm Centre (22 miles)

Farnsfield

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

Wheelgate Adventure Park (22 miles)

Farnsfield

Wheelgate Adventure Park A land of thrilling rides, amazing attractions and exhilarating activities are waiting to be discovered. From the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster and challenging Mini Diggers, to the indoor soft play Pirate Ship and Tropical House the fun is endless.

Ferry Farm Country Park (23 miles)

Nottingham

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

Jumicar Children's Driving Experience (23 miles)

Hoveringham

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

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (23 miles)

Grantham

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

Tenpin Grantham (24 miles)

Grantham

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

Fun Farm (24 miles)

Grantham

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

Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse (24 miles)

Scunthorpe

Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!

Puffin Island Pleasure Cruise (24 miles)

Anglesey

Puffin Island Pleasure Cruise A very popular pleasure cruise which includes panoramic views of the Snowdonia Mountain Range, and chances to see much local birdlife and the seal colony at the easterly end of the island.

1st Bowl Scunthorpe (24 miles)

Scunthorpe

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

AMF Scunthorpe (24 miles)

Scunthorpe

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

Creswell Crags (26 miles)

Worksop

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

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway (26 miles)

Ludborough

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway We are the only standard gauge steam railway in Lincolnshire open to the public. The location is part of the original Great Northern Railway which opened in 1848.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park (26 miles)

Doncaster

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

Belvoir Castle (26 miles)

Grantham

Belvoir Castle Now the family home of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Rutland and their family - the castle’s splendid interior contains many beautiful treasures from great works of art, to fine furniture and beautiful tapestries. Children can enjoy the delightful Regency Nursery and School Room. Outside the adventure playground, and gardens are ideal for kids to let off steam.

Willow Tree Family Farm (26 miles)

Shirebrook

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

Making It! Discovery Centre (27 miles)

Mansfield

Making It! Discovery Centre - great for family fun - "hands on" interactive exhibits on two floors explaining how things are made. Each paying visitor receives a basket of component parts to make up one of ten kits - it's yours to take home. Open during Nottinghamshire school holidays. We have a programme of 2hr special events for children during the school hols - see website for details.

Water Meadows (27 miles)

Mansfield

Water Meadows Leisure Lagoon - Wave Machine - 50m Twister Flume - Falling Rapids Ride (only operates during peak times) - Fast Drop Flume (only operates during peak times) - Geysers & Water Cannons - 25m 6 lane Competition Pool. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Nottinghamshire

Mansfield Superbowl (27 miles)

Mansfield

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

Floralands Farm Park (27 miles)

Nottingham

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

Normanby Hall Country Park (27 miles)

Scunthorpe

Normanby Hall Country Park Set in the heart of undiscovered North Lincolnshire, the 300 acres of Normanby Hall Country Park provides the perfect day out for all the family.

Rainydays (27 miles)

Nottingham

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

AeroVenture (27 miles)

Doncaster

AeroVenture - loads of things to see including: Military Aircraft collection from propeller training aircraft to Mach 2 Jet fighters - Historic 60 year old RAF buildings including Bellman aircraft hangar and authentic wooden RAF huts - Helicopter Collection

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (27 miles)

Sheffield

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr Discover a wild family day out and make friends with creatures great and small at Sheffield's Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre. Family friendly activities, demonstrations and events run throughout the year. Find us on Facebook and Twitter!

Carsington Water (27 miles)

Wirksworth

Carsington Water Offering a wealth of outdoor activities, restaurant facilities and leisure opportunities, Carsington Water in Derbyshire is the ideal destination for you and your family.

Chequered Flag Karting (28 miles)

Grimsby

Chequered Flag Karting A superb 700m outdoor circuit with kiddie kart available. Minimum age 8 and height restrictions apply.

Rushmoor Country Park (28 miles)

Louth

Rushmoor Country Park All Creatures Great and Small waiting to meet you and be picked up and cuddled. Large play areas, bouncy castle and excellent tea room. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Lincolnshire.

Doncaster Superbowl (28 miles)

Doncaster

Doncaster Superbowl Kids love bowling and where better than the fun, family friendly and independent Superbowl! Gutter guards and ramps available for young ones.

Superbowl 2000 Doncaster (28 miles)

Doncaster

Superbowl 2000 Doncaster Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and ramps to give the kids more of a chance. Great fun activity, especially when it's wet.

Doncaster Dome (28 miles)

Doncaster

Doncaster Dome A tropical world of exotic plants and lagoons and an alpine world of snow and ice. From the steamy Oasis to the bright lights of the Sundeck, through the fun packed Main Hall. The world within The Dome is waiting to be explored, adventure in to the world of Leisure. The place to go ice skating in Yorkshire.

The Cheswold (28 miles)

Doncaster

The Cheswold Attached to a family oriented restaurant, this has a great little multi storey play area with a separate baby and toddler section. There are classic fun features like slides and ball pit in a safe, colourful environment.

Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre (28 miles)

Nottingham

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

Langar Karting and Quad Centre (28 miles)

Nottingham

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

The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre (28 miles)

Dinnington

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

Maltby Swimming Centre (28 miles)

Rotherham

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

Jimmy Beans (29 miles)

Sutton In Ashfield

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

Grimsby Swimming Pool (29 miles)

Grimsby

Grimsby Swimming Pool The Pool is 25m by 6 lanes separate teaching Pool and Diving Bay with a 1m spring board and 3m stage with a inflatable slide. 60 station gym, group exercise room Sauna and Steam.

Wacky Warehouse - Cricketers (29 miles)

Grimsby

Wacky Warehouse - Cricketers Wacky Warehouse - Cricketers has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!

Razzle Dazzle Pots Ltd (29 miles)

Nottingham

Razzle Dazzle Pots Ltd A fun family venue where you and your family can come and discover your creative side. We have a spacious cafe downstairs where you can relax and have delicious cake and coffee and upstairs we have a very special party room where you can celebrate in style.

Grimsby Ice Rink and Leisure Centre (29 miles)

Grimsby

Grimsby Ice Rink and Leisure Centre Grimsby leisure centre containing Ice Rink for ice skating and a great fun pool - plus lots more sports entertainment.

Astrabound Inoor Play Centre (29 miles)

Doncaster

Astrabound Inoor Play Centre The newest and biggest indoor soft play centre in Yorkshire full of exciting features including a 6 metre daredevil drop slide, 4 lane Astra slide, ball cannon battle zone, spiral slide and interactive sports area. Astrabound also has lots of party packages to choose from including Disco or Sports parties!

Sutton Leisure Centre (30 miles)

Sutton-in-Ashfield

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

Happy Days Play Den (30 miles)

Kirkby in Ashfield

Happy Days Play Den An indoor play centre for all the family combining recreation, entertainment and restaurant facilities. Our key focus is children's play and fitness for 1 to 10 year old children. Happy Days Play Den is a safe, clean, supervised environment for children aged 10 & under, to exercise & have fun while stimulating their imagination and challenging them physically.

Sutton On Sea Beach (30 miles)

East Lindsey

Sutton On Sea Beach Traditional, sandy and has good swimming in Blue Flag awarded waters, with a Pleasure Garden nearby which includes crazy golf.

Lammas Leisure Centre (30 miles)

Sutton in Ashfield

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

Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre (30 miles)

Hucknall

Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre Children’s indoor soft play centre with a separate area for babies and under 4’s. The main play frame accommodates up to 11 year olds. We have a modern cafe serving delicious lunches and snacks. The play frame has a large wavy slide. It is open and can be seen from all the seats in the cafe area.

National Fishing Heritage Centre (30 miles)

Grimsby

National Fishing Heritage Centre More than just a museum! Navigate your way around Grimsby's Fishing Heritage Centre and discover what life was like for trawlermen in the 1950s. Experience the sights, sound and smells (really!) of the times that follow visitors through the interactive displays.

Kidz Mania (30 miles)

Grimsby

Kidz Mania Childrens indoor playcentre in Grimsby - waiting for more details, if you've been there (or own it!) let me know!!

Rother Valley Country Park (30 miles)

Sheffield

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

Greens Windmill and Science Centre (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

Boston Bowl (31 miles)

Boston

Boston Bowl Family friendly ten pin bowling with fun scoring system. The funky fun glow bowling and disco lights make for the most fun filled family nights out in Boston.

Playtowers (31 miles)

Boston

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

Pleasure Island (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

Pleasure Island Pleasure Island Theme Park is still the best value day out on the East Coast with its fantastic package of over 50 rides and attractions. Great idea for if you're after family days out in Lincolnshire.

Funky Pots Pottery Cafe (31 miles)

Nottingham

Funky Pots Pottery Cafe You do not need any artistic ability. If you can hold a brush you can paint a pot. It is really that simple. We will also give you all the help and advice plus we will provide you with stamps, stencils, pictures and samples to guide you in creating your own masterpiece.

National Ice Centre (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

1st Bowl Nottingham (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

Play Towers (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

Play Towers Massive indoor soft play centre in Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes Ten Pin Bowling (31 miles)

Grimsby

Cleethorpes Ten Pin Bowling Tenpin bowling centre in Cleethorpes - check link for more info! Junior Ten Pin Bowling League held every Saturday morning, open to all ages and abilities.

Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway The East Coasts last remaining narrow gauge steam railway, a unique attraction not to be missed! Frequent Special Events. Brief Encounters Tea Room. Station Masters Gift Shop.

The Jungle Zoo (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

The Jungle Zoo The zoo centres around a Tropical House in a spectacular jungle-like setting which includes a large water feature containing Red Eared and other Terrapins from North America and goldfish.

Nottingham Climbing Centre (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

Cleethorpes Leisure Centre (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

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

The Kurburgring (31 miles)

Huthwaite

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

Conisbrough Castle (31 miles)

Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle Kids love castles, and even though it is mostly ruins, Conisbrough Castle has a 90ft-high great white circular keep with six buttresses is the oldest surving of its type in England. Constructed in 1180AD from local limestone the tower was saved from destruction during the Civil War and today is a compelling and unique sight to behold.

Labyrinth of Doralia (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

Labyrinth of Doralia The Labyrinth of Doralia is an interactive challenging experience taking lazer adventure to the next level, the largest laser adventure centre in the north. You can swing on ropes, scramble through ball pools and cargo nets, slide down a huge drain pipe to another level. Pumping music, flashing lights and swirling fog.

Galleries of Justice (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

Bridlesmithgate Caves (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

Fantasy World Play Centre (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

Fantasy World Play Centre 20,000 square feet of children's play area, including ball pools, tumble tower, castle of adventure, magic submarine, free-fall slide, toddlers soft play area, bouncy castle

The Nottingham Ghost Walk (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

City of Caves (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour (31 miles)

Nottingham

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

Nottingham Castle Caves (32 miles)

Nottingham

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

Nottingham Castle (32 miles)

Nottingham

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

Runaround Play Centre (32 miles)

Sheffield

Runaround Play Centre A fantastic playcentre for kids complete with large play frame, 4 lane Astra Slide, Spiral Slide, Ball Cannons, Large Sports Arena, Traverse Climbing Wall and separate Toddlers Area with interactive touch screen TV and ball fountain.

Pirate Petes Indoor Playden (32 miles)

Doncaster

Pirate Petes Indoor Playden The Mill House incorporates the childrens indoor playcentre run by the aforementioned Pirate Peter. Guess it is run similar to a Wacky Warehouse.

Jungletastic (32 miles)

Nottingham

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

Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens (32 miles)

Bourne

Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens Beautiful stately home and gardens, including nine miles of cycle trails designed for families. Cycle hire is available (including buggies and tag alongs for little ones). Plus take part in the ‘Family Cycle Challenge’. Grimsthorpe also has an adventure playground,shop and tearoom.

Beechdale Swimming Centre (32 miles)

Nottingham

Beechdale Swimming Centre With pool activities to cater for all ages and abilities from parents and toddlers sessions to club sessions and major galas, the centre offers a varied swimming programme for everyone.

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre (32 miles)

Nottingham

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

Run Riot (32 miles)

West Bridgford

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

Ali Bongos (33 miles)

Mexborough

Ali Bongos Three levels, featuring slides, swings and cargo nets, Sony Playstations and an outdoor activity area, there is enough to keep your little adventurers entertained safely for a few hours, while you relax next door.

Tenpin Nottingham (33 miles)

Nottingham

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

Twinlakes Park (33 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Kinderland Play Centre (34 miles)

Hull

Kinderland Play Centre Kinderland Play Centre, Hull is a new generation play experience. 4 challenging play areas, café bar, gift store, dance academy and award winning photographer all under one roof.

Wollaton Hall and Park (34 miles)

Nottingham

Wollaton Hall and Park Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions exploring art and the environment.

Escape Play (34 miles)

Nottingham

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

Simply Skate (34 miles)

Rotherham

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

The Fun Run (34 miles)

Goole

The Fun Run Indoor play with crafts and activity sessions, dedicated toddler area and extensive menu at the cafe.

Clifton Park (34 miles)

Rotherham

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

Clifton Park Museum (34 miles)

Rotherham

Clifton Park Museum One of the most modern and user-friendly Museums in the country, the twice nominated Museum of the year features famous exhibits such as Nelson the Lion and the breath-taking Rhinoceros Vase. Plus Lion's Den children's play area.

Great Central Railway (34 miles)

Ruddington

Great Central Railway Along with access to nearly 10 miles of the ex. GCR mainline in Nottinghamshire, the Centre is host to a road and rail transport heritage vehicle collection, the Nottingham Society of Model & Experimental Engineers, a large model railway and the GCR Rolling Stock Trust.

Avago Karting Swinton (34 miles)

Mexborough

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

Denz Indoor Playcentre (34 miles)

Beeston

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

Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe (34 miles)

Beeston

Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe Great fun for all the family, find out how much fun painting ceramics can be. Ideal children's parties -no stress and we clear up the mess. Hand and Foot imprints in clay, Perfect for unique personalised gifts for Christmas, Birthdays and Christenings. Visit us today and be creative.

Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller (34 miles)

Rotherham

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

Fastlane Bowl (34 miles)

Sheffield

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

High Sports Rotherham (34 miles)

Rotherham

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

Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool (35 miles)

Bourne

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

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (35 miles)

Doncaster

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Bring the kids along for a great day out at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens. With a hands-on resources areas and a great new family-friendly exhibition there is more than enough to keep them occupied.

Lets Play (35 miles)

Bourne

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

Camelot Play Castle (35 miles)

Rotherham

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

Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (35 miles)

Langley Mill

Lanky Bill's Fun Shack A large main frame for the 5 to 11 years and a separate area with frame and soft play for the 4’s and under.

Chesterfield Bowl (35 miles)

Chesterfield

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

The Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary (35 miles)

Mablethorpe

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

Fort Paull (35 miles)

Paull

Fort Paull The only remaiing intact example in Yorkshire of a fortress possessing Henrican, Civil War and Napoleonic origins. An absolute MUST for visitors to the region. Vast array of displays inclduing waxworks tableaux and period artillery

Magna Science Adventure Centre (35 miles)

Rotherham

Magna Science Adventure Centre Power your imagination at Magna; the UK's first Science Adventure Centre and explore the four elements of fire, air, earth and water. Home to 'Sci-Tek' the largest science and technology playground in Europe, and Aqua-Tek the UK's largest outdoor water play area.

The Genesis Family Entertainment Centre (35 miles)

Alfreton

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

Hull Ice Arena (35 miles)

Hull

Hull Ice Arena The Hull Arena provides a mixed programme of activities for skaters of all ages and abilities whether in pursuit of excellence or simply wishing to have fun.

The Deep (35 miles)

Hull

The Deep Discover the dramatic story of the world's oceans at Hull's award wining aquarium, which blends stunning marine life, fun interactives and audio-visual presentations. It's home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays! Highlights include Europe's deepest viewing tunnel and a glass lift ride through our 10m tank.

Queens Park Sports Centre (35 miles)

Chesterfield

Queens Park Sports Centre Ride the hipper dipper waterslide 185ft long (bigger than your average flume). Plus 33m pool with diving area for 1, 3 and 5m boards. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Jungle Mania Play Centre (36 miles)

Sheffield

Jungle Mania Play Centre Roar like a lion as you slide down our super fast 4 lane astra slide or get dizzy on the spiral slide, climb cargo nets and tumble towers, swing from the bish bags, crawl through tunnels and squeeze through the spiders web.

Ferens Childrens Art Gallery (36 miles)

Hull

Ferens Childrens Art Gallery Free entry art gallery with excellent children's section with art aimed specifically at six to nine year olds.

Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre (36 miles)

Ilkeston

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

Monkey Bizness (36 miles)

Hull

Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds.

Streetlife - Hull Museum of Transport (36 miles)

Hull

Streetlife - Hull Museum of Transport the Streetlife Museum tells the story of 200 years of transport in Hull. Old and young alike will enjoy climbing aboard the old corporation trams, getting their bones shaken on the simulated mail-coach ride and taking in the sights, sounds and smells (phew!) of a steam locomotive goods station. Then there’s the motor car gallery, the bicycle gallery, the toy displays, the old shops...

Arctic Corsair (36 miles)

Hull

Arctic Corsair Come aboard Hull’s last sidewinder trawler the Arctic Corsair and let the crew take you on a guided tour and capture their imagination. You’ll hear all about life at sea and the dangers deep sea trawlermen faced in the Icelandic fishing grounds. For a FULL day out this is best enjoyed in conjunction with other local attractions.

The Jungle (36 miles)

Chesterfield

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

Avago Karting Chesterfield (36 miles)

Chesterfield

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

Laser Quest Hull (36 miles)

Hull

Laser Quest Hull Combines the classic games of tag and hide and seek with a high tech twist. Safe and painless. 7+

Melton Carnegie Museum (36 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

Little Monkeys (36 miles)

Hull

Little Monkeys Fun for kids of all ages at the Little Monkeys indoor playcentre.

Superbowl 2000 Rotherham (36 miles)

Rotherham

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

Big Fun Indoor Play Centre (36 miles)

Hull

Big Fun Indoor Play Centre The play equipment is based around 4 monster slides. There’s a dropslide, 4 lane astro slide, double drop slide into a ball pool and a tube slide, all of them perfect for the ultimate thrill.

Hollywood Bowl Sheffield (36 miles)

Sheffield

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

Monkey Bizness (36 miles)

Sheffield

Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.

Aerial Extreme (36 miles)

Sheffield

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

1st Bowl Ilkeston (36 miles)

Ilkeston

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

Ice Sheffield National Ice Centre (36 miles)

Sheffield

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

Rascalz Play Area (36 miles)

Hull

Rascalz Play Area Facilities include a dedicated toddler play area (under 4s), a junior play area with three types of slides and a high tech interactive zone, with bluetooth dance mats and sport walls.

Waterfield Leisure Pools (36 miles)

Melton Mowbray

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

The Play Barn (36 miles)

Spalding

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

Metheringham Swimming Pool (37 miles)

Lincoln

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

Attenborough Nature Reserve (37 miles)

Beeston

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

Fun Farm (37 miles)

Spalding

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

Midland Railway Centre (37 miles)

Ripley

Midland Railway Centre There is a standard Gauge line which has steam and diesel hauled passenger trains. The main site at Swanwick has a museum devoted to the Midland Railway as well as a large collection of steam and diesel locomotives. It is a day out for the whole family with model and miniature railways

Little Drivers Soft Play (37 miles)

Stapleford

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

Laser Storm (37 miles)

Spalding

Laser Storm Exciting indoor laser shoot out game

Baytree Owl Centre (37 miles)

Spalding

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

Megakidz Indoor Play Centre (37 miles)

Sheffield

Megakidz Indoor Play Centre One of Sheffield's favourite Indoor Play Centres. Here at Megakidz we are well known for our friendly atmosphere, relaxing environment and excellent facilities for both parents and their children. It's a place where your cheeky monkeys can run wild!

Blue Kangaroo Play and Party Centre (37 miles)

Hull

Blue Kangaroo Play and Party Centre A fantastic Indoor Play Centre designed for children aged 0-8 years old. There's lots of play equipment and great kids party packages. A fun, safe and friendly environment to bring your children to play and develop new skills. Relax in the Cafe whilst you and the kids enjoy our facilities.

Woodford Leisure Centre (37 miles)

Hull

Woodford Leisure Centre Multi functional leisure facility from every kind of dry sports activity you can think of, to the only lesiure pool in the area, the Pirates Paradise pool boasts a shipwrecked boat, water cannons, diving bell and slide. There is also a relaxation area on the poolside for you if you use the sauna or steam room located on poolside.

Skate Central of Sheffield (37 miles)

Sheffield

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

Ponds Forge (38 miles)

Sheffield

Ponds Forge Come down and make a splash at Ponds Forge leisure pool! Whizz through the 2 flumes, float along the lazy river or jump through the big waves. There is also a smaller fun pool, for parent and toddler swimming!

Just for Kids (38 miles)

Sheffield

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

1st Bowl Sheffield (38 miles)

Sheffield

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

Planet Happy (38 miles)

Ripley

Planet Happy They pride themselves on being the best place to play! They boast an excellent reputation for friendly staff, good food and clean bright play facilities. Children smile, parents relax, and everyone has a good time at Planet Happy!

Cyril's Nut Hut (38 miles)

Long Eaton

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

The Edge Climbing Centre (38 miles)

Sheffield

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

AMF Hull (38 miles)

Hull

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

The Fire and Police Museum (38 miles)

Sheffield

The Fire and Police Museum Come face to face with some of the most amazing vehicles and exhibits around! Feel as if you're in the thick of the action and adventure, with the sights and sounds of the Fire and Police Museum Sheffield,

The Play Arena (38 miles)

Sheffield

The Play Arena An exciting new family entertainment centre with a wide range of activities which will appeal to the whole family, from babies to adults, whatever the weather. At 18,000 square feet the venue is the largest in Sheffield. There is both indoor and outdoor play equipment.

The Climbing Works (38 miles)

Sheffield

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

Foundry Climbing (38 miles)

Sheffield

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

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (38 miles)

Loughborough

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary Offers children a chance to meet rescued animals, see the differences between donkeys and horses, ducklings and chicks, etc.. Visitors can enjoy the Young Farmers' Play Barn, Fort Adventure Play Area, living willow structures, picnic and toddler play areas, pond dipping and nature trail.

The House Skatepark (38 miles)

Sheffield

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

Playmania (39 miles)

Barnsley

Playmania a multi-level play area with slides, tunnels, three party rooms, including a disco room. It is open seven days a week from 9.30am-6.30pm alledgedly

AMF Hollywood Bowl Hull (39 miles)

Kingston-upon-Hull

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

Cineworld Hull (39 miles)

Hull

Cineworld Hull 9 screen cinema - click the weblink for film listings

Parkwood Karting (39 miles)

Sheffield

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

Fantasy Island (39 miles)

Skegness

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

Weston Park Museum (39 miles)

Sheffield

Weston Park Museum Children and adults will love the animated new displays, specially designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egyptian Mummies, to a traditional butchers shop. From Snowy the polar bear, to living ants and bees. The citys amazing collections of beautiful, varied and unusual treasures will be brought to life by fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.

Butlins - Skegness (39 miles)

Skegness

Butlins - Skegness Fancy the water ride of your life? Head for Splash Waterworld. Want to challenge your mates at football, basketball, crazy golf or go-karting Â– it's all just moments away. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in lincolnshire.

F1 Karting East Midlands (39 miles)

Loughborough

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

Pandas Palace Indoor Play Area (39 miles)

Skegness

Pandas Palace Indoor Play Area Indoor play on Skegness sea front

Embassy Outdoor Swimming Pool (39 miles)

Skegness

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

Natureland Seal Sanctuary (39 miles)

Skegness

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

Skegness Pier (39 miles)

Skegness

Skegness Pier Bowling, Camel Racing, video games, indoor play area, laser tag and more, all on one glorious stretch!

Captain Kids Adventure World (39 miles)

Skegness

Captain Kids Adventure World Safe Interactive fun and play for children of all ages

Central Beach Skegness (39 miles)

Skegness

Central Beach Skegness A popular seaside resort that caters for families with a fantastic pier, exciting rides at Fantasy Island as well as the seal sanctuary and indoor butterfly conservatory at Natureland.

Fired Arts Craft Café (39 miles)

Sheffield

Fired Arts Craft Café Ceramic Cafe in South Yorkshire - great idea if you are looking for creative children's activities. Waiting for more info - coming soon

Crich Tramway Village (39 miles)

Crich

Crich Tramway Village Take a tram ride through time. Step aboard a vintage tram and travel back in time along a recreated village street complete with working pub. Explore fascinating exhibitions and watch trams being restored from the Workshop Viewing Gallery. Children’s playground, tea-rooms, shops, and Woodland Walk & Sculpture Trail.

Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre (40 miles)

Barnsley

Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre This is a bright and colourful multi level childrens adventure softplay centre with 2 Bouncy Castles, 7 Slides, 2 Ball Pools and lots more!

Steeple Grange Light Railway (40 miles)

Wirksworth

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

Planet Pot (40 miles)

Sheffield

Planet Pot Pottery painting for both children and adults. Come and paint from our great selection from Cup Cakes to Plates, Egg Cups to cereal bowls. You can bring your own food or enjoy some of the buns and hot drinks we have on offer.

Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit (40 miles)

Sawley

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

Matlock Farm Park (40 miles)

Matlock

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

RAF Holmpton Bunker Tours (40 miles)

Withernsea

RAF Holmpton Bunker Tours A really exciting tour going nearly 100ft underground into the massive concrete RAF Command Centre, where films, shows and demonstrations bring the HQ to life including our Award Winning Multi Screen Show. Not to be missed. A Real Adventure with lots of sounds and experiences (Parents please note: Not suitable for under 5's) - 2011 - With New Exhibits - New Cinemas - New Tour

Real Aeroplane Company (40 miles)

Breighton

Real Aeroplane Company During summer weekends many of the `exhibits` can be seen flying in and out of the airfield and in addition the Real Aeroplane Company host their `At Home` Days where many more take to the skies to entertain the public.

Hullablloos (40 miles)

Sheffield

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

Chucklebutties (41 miles)

Belper

Chucklebutties With the exciting playframe, separate baby area and activity sessions every weekday at 11am and 2pm, there's always plenty to keep babies to 10 year olds entertained!

Tallington Lakes Leisure and Ski Centre (41 miles)

Stamford

Tallington Lakes Leisure and Ski Centre Lots of water sports, off road karting, dry slope for skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding, a climbing wall, water zorbing, adventure playground and heated outdoor pool. Wow!

Stamford Leisure Pool (41 miles)

Stamford

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

Beverley Spy Mystery Trail (42 miles)

Beverley

Beverley Spy Mystery Trail Evil villain, Baron Ivor Grudge, has hatched a dastardly plot. Sick of hearing church bells ringing, he plans to plant a bomb in the crypt of St Mary’s, permanently ending the "infernal noise". Follow the clues to crack the code and deactivate the device. You could win a cash prize!

Freddys Play Kingdom (42 miles)

Derby

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

Pots of Fun Ceramic Cafe (42 miles)

Stamford

Pots of Fun Ceramic Cafe Relax and unwind in our friendly Studio Cafe and create your very own masterpiece!. Have a tea or coffee and maybe a bite to eat. Great idea for kids parties too

Rascals The Fun Factory (42 miles)

Stamford

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

Matlock Bath Aquarium (42 miles)

Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath Aquarium From Piranahs to Terrapins. There is a large open pool which is fed by a thermal spring and illuminated at night containing common carp, mirror carp and koi carp. The fish may be fed by visitors with fish food obtained on the premises.

Temple Mine (42 miles)

Matlock Bath

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

Gullivers Kingdom (42 miles)

Matlock Bath

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

The Heights of Abraham (42 miles)

Matlock Bath

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

Elvaston Castle (42 miles)

Elvaston

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

Great Central Railway (42 miles)

Loughborough

Great Central Railway One of the few places in the world where scheduled full size steam trains pass in motion on double track. The Great Central Railway has been voted number 12 in a list of the 50 great railway journeys of the world. Great if you are looking for family days out in leicestershire.

Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre (42 miles)

Loughborough

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

Mini Monsters (42 miles)

Loughborough

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

Charnwood Museum (42 miles)

Loughborough

Charnwood Museum There are lots of interactive exhibits: you can dig through the layers of history and find out why archaeologists like old rubbish, peep under rocks, in cracks and crevices to find the hidden creatures or zoom-in on a centipede's head with the video microscope.

Burghley House (42 miles)

Stamford

Burghley House The Garden of Surprises is a fantastic addition to the gardens at Burghley . Hidden inside a Yew hedge is an experience that will delight the senses. Mirrors exaggerate, mazes confuse, squirts of water distract, the dank moss house captivates, transforming sculptures dazzle, the grotto entices and the longitude dial educates and astonishes!

Castle Donington College Pool (42 miles)

Donington

Castle Donington College Pool Looking for something to do during the Summer? If so, why not come along to Castle Donington Community College and have a swim in their heated Outdoor Swimming Pool?

Metrodome Leisure Complex (42 miles)

Barnsley

Metrodome Leisure Complex Have a fun filled session in the metrodome waterpark. With waves in the lagoon pool, three great white knuckle rides and two slides for the young 'uns. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.

The Play Mill (42 miles)

Bonsall

The Play Mill The Play Mill is an indoor play centre for children under 9yrs or 4’8” tall. We have a climbing frame with a twin lane bumpy slide, a huge sandpit with sit on diggers and sand toys, an enclosed padded area for the under 3’s and various sized sit and ride toys.

Rollerworld of Derby (43 miles)

Derby

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

Barnsley Bowl (43 miles)

Barnsley

Barnsley Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and ramps for the kids to give them a chance! Great family activity, especially when it's wet!

Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground (43 miles)

Bakewell

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

Fired Art Designs (43 miles)

Pontefract

Fired Art Designs What can you do at Fired Art Designs. Paint your Owen pottery over 100 shapes to choose from. Go on the Potters wheel. Make a model from clay. Paint a T-Shirt. We also do make and take projects on in no fire paint. Craft club every other Sunday for 8 to 16 years old 10.30am until 1pm and repeated 2pm until 4.30pm.

Raceway Karting (43 miles)

Pontefract

Raceway Karting Adrenalin packed fun on our indoor circuit for all would be racing drivers aged 7years upwards. Full instruction given, all racewear hire included in price. Exclusive use of circuit for family groups and birthday parties.

Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse (44 miles)

Leicester

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

Markeaton Park (44 miles)

Derby

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

Tenpin Derby (45 miles)

Derby

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

Castleford Bowlplex (45 miles)

Castleford

Castleford 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?

Xplore (45 miles)

Castleford

Xplore Two attractions under one roof... plus a whole lot more! Xplore promises adventure and excitement for families and children of all ages. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire

Xscape Castleford (45 miles)

Castleford

Xscape Castleford Xscape is the ultimate entertainment destination; including extreme and active sports facilities, leisure activities, numerous restaurants, and bars and cool shops - all under 1 roof. What's more, it's easy to find at J32 off the M62. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.

SNO!zone (45 miles)

Castleford

SNO!zone - home to the UK's longest REAL snow slope, so you can get a kick out of real snow all year round. There is a main slope for experienced slope users & a dedicated lesson slope for beginnersÂ‚Ã‚Â…or you can try tobogganing with family and friends.

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (45 miles)

Hope Valley

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

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse (45 miles)

Derby

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

Eyam Treasure Trail (45 miles)

Eyam

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

Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre (46 miles)

Peterborough

Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre - has always had that special magic for young and old alike. With everything from a working watermill to farm animals and play areas, and the Three Little Ducks shop to browse for quality local produce, organic vegetables, gifts and farm toys there is something for all to explore and enjoy.Great idea for family days out in Cambridgeshire.

Teamworks Karting Peterborough (46 miles)

Peterborough

Teamworks Karting Peterborough 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!

Funalot Indoor Play Centre (46 miles)

Castleford

Funalot Indoor Play Centre Ball pool Soft play activity centre, Slide, swings and climbing net.

Peterborough Skydome Ice Rink (46 miles)

Peterborough

Peterborough Skydome Ice Rink Learn to become the next Jane Torville and Christopher Dean... or just have a skate round with your mum and dad. Great idea for family dats out in Cambridgeshire.

Staunton Harold Reservoir (47 miles)

Melbourne

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

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.

Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree (47 miles)

Wakefield

Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree - big playframe indoor play centre - drop the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a nice cup of tea and a read of the paper!

The Jungle Club (47 miles)

Leicester

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

Wild Park Brailsford (47 miles)

Derby

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

Toplodge Fineshade Wood (47 miles)

Stamford

Toplodge Fineshade Wood Highly environmentally sound development with plenty of nature trails, visitor centre and lots of running space.

AMF Peterborough (47 miles)

Peterborough

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

Sandal Castle (47 miles)

Wakefield

Sandal Castle Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder. The castle has been extensively excavated and finds can be seen in the Visitor Centre and at nearby Wakefield Museum, located on Wood St, Wakefield. The castle grounds are open from dawn until dusk every day.

Cannon Hall Farm (47 miles)

Barnsley

Cannon Hall Farm Family run farm attraction featuring hundreds of animals with lots of babies always on show. Spectacular new adventure playground opening Easter 2011. Farm Shop selling home produced beef, pork and lamb. Toy and gift shop. Don't miss our famous home made pies in the delicatessen and restaurant.

National Space Centre (47 miles)

Leicester

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

Andronicas Ceramics Studio (47 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!

Thorney Heritage Museum (48 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.

Burnby Hall Gardens (48 miles)

Pocklington

Burnby Hall Gardens Glorious grounds and gardens with Europe's largest collection of water lilies spread over the lakes. Special outdoor concerts are often held in the grounds during the summer, and regular events such as falconry displays and children's game days. Though delightful, for a full day out we recommend including other activities in your schedule.

Abbey Park (48 miles)

Leicester

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

Dave the Clowns Fun House (48 miles)

Peterborough

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

Billabong Water Sports (48 miles)

Driffield

Billabong Water Sports Family Caravan Park at the lakeside with water sport tuition or private water vehicle options, whether you choose to Wakeboard, Water-ski, and Kneel board or just tow inflatables.

Nene Valley Railway (48 miles)

Peterborough

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

Neptunes Kingdom (48 miles)

Hornsea

Neptunes Kingdom Sea themed soft play with balls, chutes and slides. Also offer water walking using giant bubble balls.

Gorse Hill City Farm (48 miles)

Leicester

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

Megazone Leicester (48 miles)

Leicester

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

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (48 miles)

Wakefield

Yorkshire Sculpture Park - somewhere different to go for family days out in Yorkshire. Been told it is very interesting, waiting for the people that run it to give more info for kids.

New Ark Adventure Playground (48 miles)

Peterborough

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

Pigeons Farm (48 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

Hornsea Beach (48 miles)

Hornsea

Hornsea Beach Sand and shingle beach good for collecting driftwood, exploring and swimming though irregular lifeguard cover. Cheap entertainment nearby.

Lightwaves Leisure Centre (48 miles)

Wakefield

Lightwaves Leisure Centre Come and visit Lightwaves Leisure Centre, where we offer family fun for everyone. We have a great leisure pool, which promises plenty of fun for all the family. The geysers, waves and water slide will ensure everyone has a splashing time.

Highfields Happy Hens (49 miles)

Etwall

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

Stretton Circuit (49 miles)

Leicester

Stretton Circuit Junior Karting ages range from 10 years old to 16 years old.

Lakeside SuperBowl Peterborough (49 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!

Honeysuckle Farm (49 miles)

Hornsey

Honeysuckle Farm Seasonal opening family farm (March to September) with milking, cart rides, play barn, fort and homemade ice cream on sale to tempt you.

Kirklees Light Railway (49 miles)

Huddersfield

Kirklees Light Railway Come along and take a 50-minute steam-hauled return trip along our 4 miles of 15" narrow gauge railway. Our large visitor centre offers facilities for the whole family, including a café, souvenir shop, a new adventure playground, an indoor play area and a miniature railway.

Activity World (49 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".

Barneys Indoor Play Centre (49 miles)

Coalville

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

Peterborough Lido (49 miles)

Peterborough

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

Regional Fitness Swimming Centre (49 miles)

Peterborough

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

Railworld (49 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'.

Yorkshire Air Museum (49 miles)

York

Yorkshire Air Museum Experience the tremendous atmosphere of the award-winning Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial whilst admiring fascinating displays, such as the restored Control Tower, Air Gunners Room, and much more.

Paint Me Ceramics (49 miles)

Hunstanton

Paint Me Ceramics Have fun in our spacious studio and choose from 100s of items of blank pottery to be glazed or painted in acrylics, including T-Shirt painting. Hand, footprints a speciality. Children’s birthday parties including free gift and mobile party service. Speedy collection and courier delivery service. Ideal gifts or treasures forever!

Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary (49 miles)

Hunstanton

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

Ferry Meadows Country Park (49 miles)

Peterborough

Ferry Meadows Country Park Play, cycle, ride a train, go on a boat trip, row, paddle, sail, walk on water, pitch and putt, push the buggy and explore endless meadows, lakes and woodland.

Snibston (49 miles)

Coalville

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

Gokidsgo (49 miles)

Leicester

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

Fuzzy Eds (50 miles)

Wakefield

Fuzzy Eds Especially designed to entertain children from toddler to around 10 years old, older children can use their very safe outdoor play area. Set beside a pub.

Lotherton Hall (50 miles)

Leeds

Lotherton Hall Beautiful Edwardian Country House with bird garden and red deer park - which the small people really love. Good place for picnics

Lunar Lift-Off (50 miles)

Ashbourne

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

Big Sky Adventure Play (50 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

Peak Cavern (50 miles)

Castleton

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

Donington le Heath Manor House (50 miles)

Coalville

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

The World Famous Blue John Cavern (50 miles)

Hope Valley

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

Treak Cliff Cavern (50 miles)

Hope Valley

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

Blue-John Cavern and Mine (50 miles)

Hope Valley

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