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Shrewsbury Castle (< 1 mile)

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Castle The Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day. Special events take place throughout the year.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (< 1 mile)

Shrewsbury

Shropshire Wildlife Trust Their aim is to give all children opportunities to enjoy being outside and discovering wildlife. Regular children's events and workshops are also run throughout the year.

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre (1 miles)

Shrewsbury

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre The premier exercise and fitness facility in Shrewsbury, boasting four pools and an excellent Fitness Suite, situated in the most picturesque area of town.

AMF Shrewsbury (1 miles)

Shrewsbury

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

Supercamps (2 miles)

Shrewsbury

Supercamps Activity day camps for children aged 4-14 combining Sports and Arts into a fun-fuelled programme keeping children active, alert, safe and happy during the Easter and Summer holidays!

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (2 miles)

Shrewsbury

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse Play centre attrached to pub, rather like the Wacky Warehouse set-up. Indoor soft play area with toddler space as well as the main climbing play area with the usual selection of soft mayhem equipment.

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park (8 miles)

Oswestry

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.

Hawkstone Park Follies (10 miles)

Shrewsbury

Hawkstone Park Follies Highlights include Grotto Hill, where you can explore a pitch-dark labyrinth of ancient mines cut into the cliff; the Swiss Bridge, a rustic wooden structure perched over an unnervingly deep chasm; the Cleft, a path winding between two cliffs which narrows into a dark, creepy tunnel; and the Monument, a 100ft high column which can be climbed to enjoy panoramic views of up to 13 counties!

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder (11 miles)

Telford

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder An indoor play frame attached to a pub - the usual Wacky Warehouse set-up.

The Edge Adventure Activities (11 miles)

Much Wenlock

The Edge Adventure Activities Enjoy a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass Boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Off Road Karting.

Telford Steam Railway (11 miles)

Telford

Telford Steam Railway A classic and delightful Steam Railway - at 1 in 39 one of the steepest railways in preservation.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom (12 miles)

Telford

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

Ironbridge Gorge Museums (12 miles)

Coalbrookdale

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Hear it, feel it, see it, do it. Be at the heart of the action and explore your industrial past at the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums.

Odeon Telford (13 miles)

Telford

Odeon Telford Multi screen cinema, children welcome.

Tenpin Telford (13 miles)

Telford

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

Telford Ice Rink (13 miles)

Telford

Telford Ice Rink Telford's Ultimate Skating Venue. Our friendly staff and accessible Town Centre location makes for lots of fun, for you and the family, all year round. Whether you are a complete novice or a regular we are always happy to see you. What are you waiting for?...get your skates on.

Wonderland (13 miles)

Telford

Wonderland The Award Winning big park for little people, an enchanting place where nursery rhymes and fairytales come to life.

Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre (13 miles)

Telford

Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre The 85 metre slope (and nursery slope facility) provides skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and snowblading activities for adults and juniors of all ages and abilities throughout the year.

MC's Energy Zone (13 miles)

Telford

MC's Energy Zone A two-tier soft adventure play area which includes a fantastic under five's section, a ball pit, slides and a great arial swing.

Playpit Pirate Adventure (14 miles)

Telford

Playpit Pirate Adventure Large pirate ship play frame offers hours of entertainment with slides, ball pools, crow's nest and much more.

Park Hall Countryside Experience (16 miles)

Oswestry

Park Hall Countryside Experience Loads to do - milking, lamb feeding, pony grooming, and cart rides. Huge indoor play arena with toy tractor circuit and bouncy castles. Vintage Garage and Welsh Guards Museum. Exciting extras: Junior Driving School and quad bikes. Great Tearooms and picnic areas.

Majestic Cinema (18 miles)

Bridgenorth

Majestic Cinema The Majestic, Bridgnorth, is a fine and all too rare example of a really artistic cinema, and the patrons are given the opportunity to enjoy an atmosphere of genuine luxury.

The Sun Valley Canoeing Co (19 miles)

Bridgnorth

The Sun Valley Canoeing Co The Sun Valley Canoeing company has been running since 1988 and specialises in Canadian-style canoe trips.On every trip there is a guide, who will supply you with the buoyancy aids, give you tuition before you set off, and accompany you down the river if required!

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway (19 miles)

Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway This remarkable funicular railway is the oldest and steepest inland electric cliff railway in the country.

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (19 miles)

Shifnal

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford - houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition.

Weston Park (19 miles)

Shifnal

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

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (19 miles)

Craven Arms

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre offers a range of activities, past-times and opportunities for anyone and everyone.

Boogle's Barn (21 miles)

Malpas

Boogle's Barn Multi-level soft adventure play with giant Astra Slides and Helipad, Separate Toddlers area, Indoor electric go-karts (18months – 12yrs), Creation Station pottery painting. Full day care, crèche and out of school club child care facilities. Boogle’s Pit-stop café serving a wide selection of healthy meals, snacks and drinks. Themed parties and private party rooms.

Ledene Golf Centre (22 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre (23 miles)

Wrexham

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre Plas Madoc is renowned for its Leisure Pool 'The Tropical Lagoon'. It is the perfect place for the family to have fun. Walk along the surf, climb on the crocodile, slide down the elephant and the snake or play in the waves.

Rays Farm Country Matters (23 miles)

Bridgnorth

Rays Farm Country Matters At Rays Farm you will see a variety of deer, friendly goats and farm animals. Watch the grace and splendour of many owls, and explore a streamside walk of myth and magic woodcarvings.

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (23 miles)

Nantwich

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

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (23 miles)

Eccleshall

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre - a small sanctuary for unwanted and mistreated exotic animals and birds of prey. Home to a wide variety of creatures, Owls, Hawks, Snakes, Monkeys, Raccoons, Lynx, Lizards and much more it's a great afternoon out for the family.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (23 miles)

Malpas

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens A variety of classic and unusual gardening styles adorn this beautifully landscaped spot, with nature trails, playground and picnic facilities also on site. Please note the limited opening times.

Run Around Playcentre (24 miles)

Wrexham

Run Around Playcentre One of the largest play zones in North Wales. Whether sliding down the Astra slide, going through the Blackout Tunnel or exploring the Look out Tower or playing in the toddler zone, there's something for everyone.

South Shropshire Leisure Centre (24 miles)

Ludlow

South Shropshire Leisure Centre 25 metre pool with 65 metre Flume Ride

Teme Ludlow (24 miles)

Ludlow

Teme Ludlow Swimming facility with diving pool and boards, leisure pools, 65m flume and more sporting opportunities besides.

Severn Centre (24 miles)

Highley

Severn Centre Solar panel heated outdoor pool with toddler pools.

Ludlow Mystery Walking Trail (24 miles)

Ludlow

Ludlow Mystery Walking Trail Ludlow and its castle are perched on a cliff above the picturesque River Teme in south Shropshire, one of the most unspoiled parts of rural England. By following this interesting and exciting Trail you will see and learn stuff that you haven't seen before even if you are local!

Ludlow Castle (24 miles)

Ludlow

Ludlow Castle Beautiful ruins, regular events and storytelling folk in costume - who says history can't keep them interested!?

Tenpin Wrexham (25 miles)

Wrexham

Tenpin Wrexham Everything you need for a great family day out all under one roof! We have 24 lanes for bowling fun, state of the art arcades, big screen TV and delicious food from the Beach Road Cafe, you don't need to go anywhere else!

Llangollen Wharf (25 miles)

Llangollen

Llangollen Wharf Horse Drawn Boat Trips - Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee as your boat glides silently through the Welsh mountains.

Llangollen Railway (25 miles)

Llangollen

Llangollen Railway Take a sixteen mile round trip through the beautiful Dee Valley on a fantastic steam train - it could be like going back in time as you pass through the stations.

Stafford Castle (26 miles)

Stafford

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

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (26 miles)

Nantwich

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool Warmed outdoor brine pool. The outdoor pool is open for the summer season on May - October. Also has indoor pool with teaching pool and cyber cafe.

Wolf Mountain (26 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone (26 miles)

Stafford

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone Our Animal Zone houses a varied collection of animals and birds from around the world. See our own Meerkat family and count their babies, watch our Red Lemurs playing outside in their enclosure and see our Wallabies, Raccoon Dogs and all the other animals which bring animals of the world into one place.

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre (26 miles)

Wrexham

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre The Jolly Jungle boasts scrambles, mazes, slides, ballpools plus lots, lots more to entertain your children 7 days a week.

Tenpin Stafford (27 miles)

Stafford

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

Strykers at 1st Bowl (27 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Wheely Wonderful Cycling (27 miles)

Ludlow

Wheely Wonderful Cycling Choose from a short break or longer holiday and you can start any day you like. Many UK destinations catered for. The price of your holiday includes: all accommodation, brilliant routes, luggage transported, quality bikes and equipment and our award winning service.

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (27 miles)

Meaford

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

Aerial Extreme (28 miles)

Trentham

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

Baggeridge Minature Railway (28 miles)

Dudley

Baggeridge Minature Railway Trains run on regular dates throughout the year offering visitors a chance to board and admire the trains.

Beeston Castle (28 miles)

Tarporley

Beeston Castle Beeston Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire is also known as the the formidable ‘Castle of the Rock’. Climb to the top of this impressive crag with incredible views over eight counties, from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains.

Monkey Forest (28 miles)

Trentham

Monkey Forest Monkey forest is 60 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows where 140 monkeys live in total freedom. You are plunged into the Barbary Macaques fascinating world as you hear rustling in the trees, chattering in a strange language of sounds and mimicry, and chasing of one another through the branches

Trentham Gardens (28 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

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

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood (28 miles)

Crewe

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

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream (29 miles)

Chester

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream Homemade ice cream, animal corner, adventure soft play and more: one of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Chester with kids.

Funsters (29 miles)

Crewe

Funsters - triple level indoor soft play centre

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bentley Bridge (29 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Go Kidz Go (29 miles)

Wolverhampton

Go Kidz Go 13,000 sq.ft. indoor adventure playground - with soft play (separate area for under 5's), nets, climbing, obstacle courses and aerial run way. Snack bar, with TV and free car park

Lakeside SuperBowl Crewe (29 miles)

Crewe

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

Sir Amics Painta Pottery Painting (29 miles)

Stafford

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

Treasure Trails Staffordshire (29 miles)

Cannock

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

Go Ape! Wyre (29 miles)

Bewdley

Go Ape! Wyre 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.

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre (29 miles)

Rock

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre The Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the "education centre of excellence". Curriculum linked activities and a variety of adult craft and wildlife focus days are available.

Bewdley Museum (30 miles)

Bewdley

Bewdley Museum a surprise around every corner! Situated in the heart of the picturesque Georgian town of Bewdley, the museum offers a friendly welcome and entertaining experience for the whole family. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.

Phoenix Park (30 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Silver Blades Ice Rink (30 miles)

Cannock

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

Cannon Raceway (30 miles)

Coseley

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

Severn Valley Railway (30 miles)

Bewdley

Severn Valley Railway Historic rural railway line run with plenty for train enthusiasts to see and do. PLEASE NOTE that you may join the line from several stations, not just the one marked here as the address.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (30 miles)

Bewdly

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park The West Midland Safari Park offers families the chance to visit the animals in their habitats as you drive through your own Safari. With Rhino, Elephants, Lions, Giraffes and many more to see, it makes a great day out.

Chilly Kiddys (31 miles)

Stourbridge

Chilly Kiddys Chilly Kiddy's is an indoor fun filled play and party centre for kids of all ages (grown ups too!). It is one of the biggest and most exciting play areas in the West Midlands with over 8,000 square feet of endless fun!

Crystal Leisure Centre Soft Play (31 miles)

Stourbridge

Crystal Leisure Centre Soft Play Fully equipped new soft play structure with dedicated toddler area, two tier junior area with slides, stepping stone run, spider web crawl and inter active light and sound system. Children aged 7 years and under allowed on the equipment.

Crystal Leisure Centre (31 miles)

Stourbridge

Crystal Leisure Centre Waves, Rapids, Slides, Waterfalls, Fansprays and many other water features included.

Dudley Canal Tunnels (31 miles)

Dudley

Dudley Canal Tunnels - an opportunity to travel the complete length of Dudley Tunnel and also visit Dudley's famous Limestone Mines. Looks like a great family day out in the Midlands

Dudley Canal Trust and Trips (31 miles)

Dudley

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

Wyre Forest Glades (31 miles)

Kidderminster

Wyre Forest Glades Leisure pool with wave machine and 2 flumes (also available for private hire Sat/Sun 5.00pm-8.00pm). A great idea for family days out with the kids.

Tenpin Stoke (31 miles)

Stoke on Trent

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

Dudley Zoo and Castle (31 miles)

Dudley

Dudley Zoo and Castle Dudley Zoo has long been home to some of the world's biggest, rarest and most exotic animals - from lions and tigers to snakes and spiders!! Been told there is a great gable car ride as well. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.

Black Country Living Museum (31 miles)

Dudley

Black Country Living Museum You can go underground into the coal mine, take a trip on a canal narrowboat into the famous Dudley Canal Caverns (additional charge), to spend a day soaking up the atmosphere of this very different museum where costumed demonstrators and living characters bring the story of the buildings to life.

Scallywags Merry Hill (31 miles)

Dudley

Scallywags Merry Hill Scallywags Merry Hill is an Indoor Play Centre offering play facilities for children up to 8 years of age with tube slides, biff bash, rollers, zig zag climb plus much more…

Fantastico Indoor Play Area (31 miles)

Kidderminster

Fantastico Indoor Play Area Fantastico Indoor Play Area offers a super, fun and safe experience for your children in Kidderminster to enjoy themselves with a play area for all ages up to 10.

Stoke Ski Centre (31 miles)

Stoke on Trent

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

The Little Gym (31 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Waterworld Stoke (31 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Waterworld Stoke Experience the thrills and spills of the UKs 1st indoor water rollercoaster - plummet through the thunder and lightening in the black hole - speed through the thundering waters of the superflume - turn your world upside down and plunge into the deep blue water of the space bowl! You can RELAX along the lazy river, in the hot spa and bubble pools.

Fenton Fun Factory (31 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Fenton Fun Factory Fun Factory is one of the largest indoor soft play and activity centre for children in Staffordshire. We have everything you need to entertain young and old and we are proud to of created an environment that will be as enjoyable for the parents as it is for the children.

Crocky Trail (31 miles)

Chester

Crocky Trail - is an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides, bridges, tunnels etc, though there is always a way around the more challenging obstacles. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Dudley Bowlplex (31 miles)

Dudley

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

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (31 miles)

Dudley

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve One of the UK's Largest urban Nature Reserves, Covering 247 Acres. wide range of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, heath land, wetlands nature trail and sculpture trail.

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (31 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses the world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. Reginald Mitchell's WW2 Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Enjoy a light lunch in our Café Museum or browse in The Foyer shop. Childrens activities throughout holidays plus art club Saturdays during term time.

Emma Bridgewater Factory (32 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Oaker Wood Leisure (32 miles)

Leominster

Oaker Wood Leisure Outdoor Activity site offering wide range of children’s adventurous activities. Junior Quad Bike Woodland Treks, Paintball (aged 11+), High Rope Tree Trekking, Super Swing, Climbing, Abseiling, Target Shooting, Low Rope Challenge Course, Raft Building. Holiday Activity Days, Birthday Parties, School trips and overnight residential camps.

Awesome Walls Climbing Stoke (32 miles)

Stoke

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

Playtime Cannock (32 miles)

Hednesford

Playtime Cannock Has areas for crawlers, toddlers and everyone else. It has 3 slides, big toddler section and a jungle zone. Designed for play, challenge, stimulation for the children and relaxation and refreshment for the grown ups.

Amerton Farm and Craft Centre (32 miles)

Stafford

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

British Wildlife Rescue Centre (32 miles)

Stafford

British Wildlife Rescue Centre Centre for treatment of sick and injured British wildlife. Displaying animals and birds which cannot be released to the wild.

Amerton Railway (32 miles)

Stowe-by-Chartley

Amerton Railway The Amerton Railway is a 2ft gauge line, set in the rolling Staffordshire countryside, and situated at the very popular Amerton Working Farm

Funsters (32 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Rumble Tumbles (32 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Go Ape! Cannock (32 miles)

Rugeley

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

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (32 miles)

Cotebrook

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre Set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park offers everything for the perfect day out.

The Potters Barn (33 miles)

Sandbach

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

Ragamuffins (33 miles)

Chester

Ragamuffins - If your youngsters are in need of letting off steam, why not bring them down to ragamuffins? We've got loads of space for them to run around, being the largest soft play area in the north west Ring b4 you go as their website is down

Jitterbugs Party World (33 miles)

Great Bridge

Jitterbugs Party World 2 segregated play areas especially for the under 3's, three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6 metres high with a great 4 lane Astra slide, superb twisting spiral slide and a 4 lane multi-skilled climbing wall.

Sandy Lane Aqua Park (33 miles)

Chester

Sandy Lane Aqua Park The Aqua Park includes 12 pieces of water equipment operated by sensory, touch pads. These are in place in the summer months and are replaced by play equipment in the winter period.

Showboats of Chester (33 miles)

Chester

Showboats of Chester Cruise along the beautiful River Dee,passing the sights of the historic City of Chester aboard our luxury boats, Lady Diana and Mark Twain.

Dewa Roman Experience (33 miles)

Chester

Dewa Roman Experience Step aboard a Roman Galley and sail back in time to revisit the streets of Roman Chester. Explore 3 metre deep archaeological excavations and handle 'dig' discoveries in the 'Finds' room.

Foxfield Railway (33 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Foxfield Railway Relax & experience the nostalgia of this unique heritage railway, winding you gently on a 5 1/2 mile round steam journey over ever changing gradients and through beautiful picturesque North Staffordshire countryside.

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway (33 miles)

Chester

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway is a 7¼" gauge railway located in the beautiful surroundings of Chester’s Grosvenor Park and is only a few minutes walk from the city centre. Fun for all the family and popular with young and old alike it has become one of Chester's top tourist attractions.

Walsall Gala Baths (33 miles)

Walsall

Walsall Gala Baths Competition style pool - 33.33m x 13.72m, 5 metre and 3 metre diving boards, 1 metre spring board, brine pool, tanning studios and Mint Condition Fitness Centre.

Ghost Hunter Trail (33 miles)

Chester

Ghost Hunter Trail If you think, what on earth is this doing on a family daysout website, well some kids like ghosts and ghost stories, and some kids don't - you know your kids - so you decide - more details if you click the info button!

Northgate Arena (34 miles)

Chester

Northgate Arena has a beach type effect swimming pools which has small slides for the younger visitor and a full size flume for the more adventurous - plus loads more sport facilities. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (34 miles)

Hartlebury

Hartlebury Castle and Museum Whether you are looking for a trip down memory lane, a chance to learn something new, a peaceful stroll through nature or a nice cup of tea and a cake, Hartlebury Castle has it all. Hosting exciting events throughout the year a great day out for all the family.

Spacehoppas (34 miles)

West Bromwich

Spacehoppas Thrilling and atmospheric, this is custom designed space themed play in three section for under 3s, 3 to 5s, and over 5s so nobody gets squished.

Tenpin Chester (34 miles)

Chester

Tenpin Chester Tenpin Chester offers 30 lanes of bowling megafun! Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards.

UGC Cinema (34 miles)

Chester

UGC Cinema Six screen multiplex on the outskirts of Chester

Funky Monkeys Funky Town (34 miles)

Chester

Funky Monkeys Funky Town - caters for children aged between 0-10 with everything from baby sensory rooms, ball pits, climbing frames, huge wavy slides, toddler and disco zones and so much more!

Jitterbugs Party World (34 miles)

Blackheath

Jitterbugs Party World 2 segregated play areas especially for the under 3's, three levels of soft play equipment, which reach an amazing 6 metres high with a great 4 lane Astra slide, superb twisting spiral slide and a 4 lane multi-skilled climbing wall.

The Public (34 miles)

West Bromwich

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

Wheelspin Karting (34 miles)

Halesowen

Wheelspin Karting In-door go-karting Centre. We have both Junior Honda 160cc Petrol Karts & 200cc Adult Karts. Offering an extraordinary, fun-packed activity for Children & as our junior Karts go on the same circuit as the adults it's great fun for parents too! Open to Anyone aged 8 years and over. Minimum Height 1.32m.

Crash Bang Wallop (34 miles)

Walsall

Crash Bang Wallop has all the things kids love! This is the Midlands biggest most thrilling indoor play & fun centre for children. We have a giant main play area including firing cannons!, a double helix tunnel slide!, a huge wavy slide!, log ramps and ball pits, bif bash and so much more! We also have our own sports area, separate babies and toddler areas and a car track!

Polar Palace (35 miles)

Winsford

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

Sandwell Valley Country Park (35 miles)

West Bromwich

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

Blacon Adventure Playground (35 miles)

Chester

Blacon Adventure Playground Large enclosed site includes adventure play structures, a city farm, environmental play areas and a large indoor play barn. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Chester with kids.

The 2 Gyms (35 miles)

Winsford

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

Leasowes Park (35 miles)

Halesowen

Leasowes Park Covering 143 Acres, including Halesowen Golf Club, it consists of steeply wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands, small lakes, and streams incising their way through two narrow valleys.

Planet Mayhem (35 miles)

Buckley

Planet Mayhem Three levels of fun in this 3000 sq feet play area. Please ring b4 you go - as their website is down

Greenacres Animal Park (35 miles)

Mancot

Greenacres Animal Park Greenacres Farm Park offers fun days out for children of all ages, including schools and playgroups, with lots of farm & zoo animals to see, together with rides, amusements, a licensed bar & pool and games room.

Forge Mill Farm (35 miles)

West Bromwich

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

Go Ape! Delamere (35 miles)

Northwich

Go Ape! Delamere 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.

Chester Zoo (35 miles)

Chester

Chester Zoo Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as the 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, they also offer first class facilities that ensure your day out really is as enjoyable as possible.

Wizz Kidz Playcentre (36 miles)

Queensferry

Wizz Kidz Playcentre The play centre is full of fun for all ages including a fab toddler area with a ball blower, a funky rainbow astra slide, a dance zone and even a football table for the older kids!

Barnabys Playbarn (36 miles)

Northwich

Barnabys Playbarn Housed by Blakemere Craft Centre (see individual listing). Offers a clean stimulating environment in which children can burn off all that energy while exploring their surroundings and developing social skills.

Blakemere Craft Centre (36 miles)

Northwich

Blakemere Craft Centre 25 Craft Shops, craft activities include pottery, jewellery making, & variety of crafts inc sock puppet making, eye masks, etc, a children's playbarn, an aquatic & falconry centre with Bird of Prey Flying Displays (Easter - Sept), garden nursery shop, Supagolf 9 hole course ideal for all the family (kids from age 5), adventure play park & excellent restaurant & coffee shop serving homemade food.

Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre (36 miles)

Northwich

Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre - Aerial Runways - Slides - Ladders - Ballpools -Labyrinths - Rickety Rope Bridges

Supa Golf (36 miles)

Northwich

Supa Golf Pitch and putt with a difference! Supa Golf clubs and balls are larger making this an easier and more fun version of golf for the whole family to play. Ideal outdoor activity for family days out, birthday parties and youth groups.

Cheshire Falconry (36 miles)

Northwich

Cheshire Falconry Enjoy the Junior Owl Experience at the Cheshire Falconry Centre. Using the most calm and tolerant birds of prey in the collection, children will have the experience of a lifetime as they fly an owl for the first time.

Druidstone Park (36 miles)

Canterbury

Druidstone Park Whether you are interested in meeting lots of friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park, you won't be disappointed at Druidstone Park.

Grove Golf and Bowl (37 miles)

Leominster

Grove Golf and Bowl Eight state of the art bowling lanes using the latest computer technology, giving super accurate scoring and bowling speeds. Fully automated bumpers for the less experienced bowlers programmed to rise on their turn, so you hit a pin every time.

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (37 miles)

Congleton

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm - follows the usual Wacky Warehouse formula. Has a great kids play structure which the ankle biters can run themselves silly on - while you sit down and have a well earned cup on tea.... aaaah!!

Biddulph Grange Garden (37 miles)

Biddulph

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

Wibbly Wobbly (37 miles)

Birmingham

Wibbly Wobbly A place of multi-level play structures, Birmingham's ONLY Wibbly Wobbly Web, drop slides and comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever-changing menu with freshly prepared food and the most important thing of all fun, fun, fun!

Wibbly Wobbly (37 miles)

Birmingham

Wibbly Wobbly A place of multi-level play structures, Birmingham's ONLY Wibbly Wobbly Web, drop slides and comfy seating for mums and dads to relax, an ever-changing menu with freshly prepared food and the most important thing of all fun, fun, fun!

AMF Hollywood Bowl Birmingham (38 miles)

Birmingham

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

Machinations (38 miles)

Llanbrynmair

Machinations Aa café, shop and an indoor play centre. It also has the only miniature rabbit village and mechanical model museum in the country.

Blue Planet Aquarium (38 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Blue Planet Aquarium Blue Planet Aquarium has over 100 living displays in six themed areas showcasing a spectacular variety of life from the deep. Visit our Caribbean Reef display, complete with 230ft underwater tunnel, which houses Europe's largest collection of sharks Â– including the Jawsome three metre long Sand Tiger Sharks.

Teddy Bears of Bromyard (38 miles)

Bromyard

Teddy Bears of Bromyard hundreds of rare and exciting exhibits - all well displayed behind glass. You will see antique bears, dolls, Disney toys, prams, pedal cars, a huge steiff bear and the smallest golly.

Cywain Heritage Centre (38 miles)

Gwynedd

Cywain Heritage Centre A host of indoor and outdoor exhibitions which celebrate rural skills. Also boasts an exciting and adventure packed new play area!

Tenpin Cheshire Oaks (38 miles)

Cheshire Oaks

Tenpin Cheshire Oaks Family fun for everyone! Bowling brings the family together for an active and exciting few hours, there are other activities to such as Pool, Lazer or our Beach Road Cafe Bar!

Vue Cinema - Ellesmere Port (38 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Vue Cinema - Ellesmere Port Cheshire Oaks has 16 screens, a games room, Baskins and Robbins ice cream and is set near several different restaurants and bars

Churnet Valley Railway (38 miles)

Froghall

Churnet Valley Railway An afternoon on a steam train is always a great idea for a family day out in staffordshire - especially if the kids are completely hooked on our good friend Thomas the Tank Engine. Childrens events held throughout the year featuring Barney Buffers and Churnet Valley's very own bear, Knotty Ted.

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (38 miles)

BIrmingham

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

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (38 miles)

Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre Uttoxeter leisure centre operates at the heart of the Uttoxeter community, offering the following facilities: A sports hall that can accommodate everything from badminton, five-a-side football, netball, basketball, short tennis and volleyball. 25m main pool - Squash court - Pulsations Fitness Suite - Cartoon Capers Creche - The leisure centre offers a large range of different activities to meet the expectations of all our visitors, young or older, on both a casual pay and play basis and membership basis. The centre offers a broad range of wet and dryside sports coaching courses for adults and juniors in line with customer requirements.

Lichfield Heritage Centre (38 miles)

Lichfield

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

Kingstanding Leisure Centre (38 miles)

Birmingham

Kingstanding Leisure Centre Kingstanding's water flumes and wave machine are a big hit with kids of all ages and the leisure pool provides fun for all the family. On Sundays there are family swimming sessions and the centre also has a café on site for hot and cold food and drink.

Birmingham Bowlplex (38 miles)

Birmingham

Birmingham 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?

Herefordshire Raceway (39 miles)

Weobley

Herefordshire Raceway Anyone fourteen years or older and 1.5 metres tall can drive the twin-engine pro-karts. Children over the age of eight years and at least 1.3 metres tall may use the restricted twin engine pro-karts.

CoCos Playbarn (39 miles)

Frodsham

CoCos Playbarn - really nice kids indoor play centre in Frodsham - ring for more details

National Sea Life Centre (39 miles)

Birmingham

National Sea Life Centre Over 60 spectacular displays including rockpools, turtle breeding and awesome tropical features - over 1,000 creatures including Sharks, Seahorses, Otters and Rays

Treasure Island Play Centre (39 miles)

Birmingham

Treasure Island Play Centre Treasure Island Play Centre - kids indoor softplay centre in Northfield, West Midlands

Queenswood Country Park (39 miles)

Leominster

Queenswood Country Park Woodland children's play area, easy access path and waymarked trails, panoramic views, season events, licensed cafe and seasonal tourist info centre

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park (39 miles)

Kington

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park A magical place to experience animals, birds, and owls - all sorts of owls from all over the world.

Birmingham Museum and Gallery (39 miles)

Birmingham

Birmingham Museum and Gallery They offer a series of family oriented galleries and displays, with additional family and kids' activities every weekend on a drop in basis.

Big Top Fun Centre (39 miles)

Uttoxeter

Big Top Fun Centre With its large challenging three-storey frame packed with a whole host of exciting play areas the Big Top Playframe means children up to the age of 12 can enjoy hours of fun whatever the weather.

Cinebowl (39 miles)

Uttoxeter

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

Crazy Town (39 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Crazy Town Great playcentre with an Aussie theme - a good play frame with a fun ball blower.

Winterbourne House and Garden (39 miles)

Birmingham

Winterbourne House and Garden Restored to its former Edwardian glory, downstairs there are exhibition rooms explaining the fascinating history of the house's former occupants. An interactive train set, toy box and rooms full of antique artefacts. Outside, 7 acres of Botanic Garden to be explored and enjoyed.

BBC Birmingham Public Space (39 miles)

Birmingham

BBC Birmingham Public Space Do you fancy yourself as a TV presenter? Visit us inside The Mailbox and have a go at presenting Newsround or a weather forecast. Have your photo taken with Dr Who's TARDIS and an old Dalek!

Juggler Soft Play Centre (39 miles)

Bromsgrove

Juggler Soft Play Centre Jugglers soft play centre is a children's soft play area, suitable for a wide age range of children. The play centre is in a convenient area of Bromsgrove and has lots of parking, jugglers is a safe place for children to play whilst parents sit back and enjoy a hot drink and watch their children having fun.

Selly Manor Museum (39 miles)

Birmingham

Selly Manor Museum Today, Selly Manor is home to the fascinating LAURENCE CADBURY COLLECTION of furniture. Not for very young children, this is nonetheless a family friendly site which also hosts a variety of annual open days, workshops, exhibitions and popular educational tours.

Bowling at The Leisurebox (39 miles)

BIrmingham

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

Planet Ice at The Leisurebox (39 miles)

Birmingham

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

Sk8 Madness (39 miles)

Northwich

Sk8 Madness This 25,000 square foot skating facility has a beginners' rink, a recreational rink, and an aggressive skate park.

Shortwood Family Farm (40 miles)

Bromyard

Shortwood Family Farm Milk a cow by hand; take part in our Animal Feeding Tour; watch the machine milking; Visit Mini Farm World, Pets Corner and the Play Area; follow the Farm Trail; take a trailer ride around the farm; and admire the panoramic views across four counties!

Thinktank (40 miles)

Birmingham

Thinktank - offers an extraordinary, fun-packed day out for all the family. From steam engines to intestines, this exciting museum has over 200 hands-on displays on science and technology from the past, present and future. This includes the state-of-the-art Planetarium, where you can tour the night sky and fly through the galaxy without stepping a foot outside!

IMAX Cinema Birmingham (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Birmingham Nature Centre (40 miles)

Birmingham

Birmingham Nature Centre You can visit the Birmingham Nature Centre which is home to a wide range of animals and reptiles from across the world, including some endangered species. If you visit regularly with your family it may be worth purchasing a season ticket.

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (40 miles)

Leek

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway The lake railway uses miniature narrow gauge steam engines on its trains to give a 3 mile return trip along the side of Rudyard Lake.

Cadbury World (40 miles)

Birmingham

Cadbury World Cadbury World is choc loads of fun, in Bournville. Come and experience the magic, making and history of Cadbury chocolate. With the world's largest Cadbury shop, Cadabra ride and much more, you couldn't ask for a more scrumptious day out.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (40 miles)

Bromsgrove

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings An outdoor museum of buildings in rural Worcestershire with a full and varied family events programme. Enjoy our natural setting and see some of our exciting buildings, including the Windmill, our interactive National Telephone Collection (including a TARDIS!) and the ever-popular outside toilet!

Teamworks Karting Birmingham (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Midland Karting (40 miles)

Litchfield

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

1st Bowl Stirchley (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre (40 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre Great kids indoor playcentre in the Wirral - waiting for more info and pics coming soon

Charleys Ceramics (40 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Charleys Ceramics Ceramic painting workshop in a lovely setting by the Manchester ship canal. Painting, pancakes, ice cream, candy floss, popcorn and pick n mix. Bring the family and paint together a range of crafts including ornaments, plates, mugs, teapots and cake stands. Babies' hand and footprints are memories to treasure.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (40 miles)

Macclesfield

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Our science centre allows families to come and discover the wonders of the Universe and learn about the workings of Jodrell Bank.

Twin Peaks Indoor Climbing Walls (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Cannon Hill Park (40 miles)

Birmingham

Cannon Hill Park an ideal venue for families, with children's play areas and boats for hire on the lake in the summer. There are plenty of picnic areas and refreshments are available. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Birmingham with kids.

Adventure Island Mini Golf (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Tenpin Birmingham Star City (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Star City Birmingham (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Alton Towers (40 miles)

Alton

Alton Towers In addition to our incredible rollercoasters, there are so many fantastic family attractions, live entertainment and endless hours of fun on offer at the Alton Towers Resort making it the number one family escape. 2010 sees Sonic the hedgehog spin into the Resort on the family favourite ride, Sonic Spinball!

F1 Karting West Midlands (40 miles)

BIrmingham

F1 Karting West Midlands Over eights are accepted for driver training and practice sessions as well as parties. Kids love karting!

Tumble Jungle (40 miles)

Birmingham

Tumble Jungle A brilliant indoor adventure playground where the kids can let off steam regardless of the weather. Astra and drop slides, ball pools, and can you complete the Tumble Jungle Run?

Creation Indoor Climbing Centre (40 miles)

Birmingham

Creation Indoor Climbing Centre Creation Indoor Climbing Centre - Crag Rats Club run on weekend mornings for kids - plus childrens parties with up to 50 kids catered for. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.

Grand Prix Karting (40 miles)

Birmingham

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

Funny Bones Indoor Soft Play Centre (40 miles)

Flint

Funny Bones Indoor Soft Play Centre a great purpose built play structure which incorparates a Twin lane astra slide, spiral slide, dizy disk, rollers and more. There is a purpose built car track has a great range of Little Tykes Cars - to keep those young ones busy.

Hickory Dickorys Playhouse (41 miles)

Birmingham

Hickory Dickorys Playhouse Huge soft play frame areas packed with entertainment. Separate play areas for under 12's and under 5's. 8 slides including one of the highest indoor slides of its kind in the UK. Balls pools, trampolines, powerful ball canons, numerous fun obstacles

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms (41 miles)

Lichfield

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms Get messy with your kids in arts and crafts sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine and coffee whilst your child plays within sight.

Scallywags Birmingham (41 miles)

Birmingham

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

Ackers Adventure (41 miles)

Birmingham

Ackers Adventure is an outdoor activity centre only 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. We offer a wide range of activities for all ages (4+) and abilities. These include skiing, tobogganing, climbing, canoeing , kayaking, archery, jungle challenge, birthday parties, school holiday clubs, lessons, clubs, courses, events and more!

Bowl Xtreme (41 miles)

Worcester

Bowl Xtreme Classic tenpin bowling, fun for young and old and great in the wet weather! Plus their unique Glow Track helps bowlers adjust their shots more easily resulting in higher scores, and there are ramps and bumper rails for the kids.

Glan Y Gors Park Karting (41 miles)

Corwen

Glan Y Gors Park Karting This is an outdoor circuit with an overall length of 1100 metres. The minimum age for drivers is 9 years old.

Blackbrook Zoological Park (41 miles)

Winkhill

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

Funky Monkeys (42 miles)

Birmingham

Funky Monkeys is a large jungle-themed soft play structure with a separate baby soft play zone. For parents there is comfy sofa seating and an excellent healthy cafe serving a range of healthy eats and tasty treats for all ages.

Vintage Railway (42 miles)

Birmingham

Vintage Railway Steam Train Excursions to places of interest make an excellent day out for families and railway enthusiasts.

Sue's Madhouse (42 miles)

Runcorn

Sue's Madhouse - Runcorn has a indoor soft play centre for babies and children from 0 to 9/10 years (height restriction applies). Come and enjoy a relaxing coffee and a snack in comfortable surroundings while your children have a fantastic time running around.

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland (42 miles)

Birmingham

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

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre (42 miles)

Birmingham

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre All weather play centre for children up to age 12. Funaticz has a huge 5 tier play frame with drop slides, a 'soft' assault course and so much more. Separate area for toddlers, themed party rooms, cafÃ‚Â© and seating area and a fitness studio. Children's classes include Zumbatomic and kick boxing. Call for more details. School holiday club 'leave and play' available, full or part days including meals.

Halton Miniature Railway (42 miles)

Runcorn

Halton Miniature Railway Known throughout the world to all enthusiasts, this railway system is staffed by volunteers. It has a track gauge of 71/4 inches, and operates a passenger service every Sunday afternoon throughout the year in the Town Park, Stockham Lane, Runcorn. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe (42 miles)

Alrewas

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

Worcester Bowl (42 miles)

Worcester

Worcester Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with an acknowledged high standard of facilities. Kids love bowling, especially with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give them a chance!

Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (42 miles)

Ashbourne

Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood The museum of Childhood is closed during 2007 for redevelopment. A few displays are shown in the basement of the hall, but it is not fun for kids at the moment.

Little Acorns Indoor Play (42 miles)

Worcester

Little Acorns Indoor Play has a capacity of over 200 children and includes; three tier main adventure play area, featuring 4m wavy slide, spiral tube slide, interactive features and games, rock climb traversing wall and sports court.

Gilfach Nature Discovery Centre (42 miles)

Powys

Gilfach Nature Discovery Centre Gilfach Nature Reserve is set in the heart of the Marteg Valley in the Cambrian Mountains, about four miles north of Rhayader.

Court Farm and Leisure (43 miles)

Tillington

Court Farm and Leisure Court Farm and Leisure has Fishing Lakes, Farm Shop & Pick Your Own and a Mountain Board Centre.

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester (43 miles)

Birmingham

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester The Wacky Warehouse indoor playcentre structure guarantees plenty of fun for hours for the kids and a welcome break for the parents!

Out To Grass (43 miles)

Malvern

Out To Grass Fantastic and welcoming setting for confident mountain bike and BMX riders

The Commandery (43 miles)

Sidbury

The Commandery has exciting stories to tell you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, death, society and industry. Step back in time to catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have inhabited this ancient building during the past seven centuries.

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre (43 miles)

Birmingham

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre Swimming Pool with Splash and Family sessions. Check for details.

The Transport Museum Birmingham (43 miles)

Wythall

The Transport Museum Birmingham Extensive collections of buses, battery electric vehicles and a miniature steam railway which runs on special operating days.

Speke Hall (43 miles)

Liverpool

Speke Hall For less boisterous children this is a rare example of a Tudor manor house with restored Victorian interiors, surrounded by attractive gardens protected by a collar of woodland. Very impressive.

Ash End House Childrens Farm (43 miles)

Tamworth

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

The Big Play Barn (43 miles)

Tamworth

The Big Play Barn We are a indoor soft play area with Big Slides, Ball Pits, Rope Bridges and Firemans Poles. With dedicated areas for under 5's and under 2's. Outside we also have a new Giant Jumping Pillow. Daily activities including storytime, party games and much more!

Stockley Farm (43 miles)

Northwich

Stockley Farm Stockley Farm 'the hands on family day out whatever the weather!' Hop on the tractor and trailer down to the farm. Visit the baby animals and join in at bottle feed time to give the lambs and baby goats a bootle of milk! You can also watch the cows being milked and see the bird of prey displays held on selected days . There are fabulous Indoor and outdoor play areas and the Willow Barn Tearoom.

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (43 miles)

Runcorn

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens A safe and friendly place to explore history and get close to nature! Explore and enjoy as a family - it's a museum, a garden, woodland, a nature haven, an art adventure and a peek into the past all rolled into one!

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway (43 miles)

Broomy Hill

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway Extensive Miniature Railway in 3 1/2, 5 and 7 1/4 inch gauges - check website for public running days

Gigrin Farm (43 miles)

Powys

Gigrin Farm The Red Kite Feeding Station. Wild Red Kites are fed at Gigrin Farm every day of the year. With breathtaking feats of aerial piracy red kites compete with buzzards and ravens for choice pickings. Feeding takes place at 2pm GMT, 3pm in summer & 2pm winter

Go Kids Play Centre (43 miles)

Liverpool

Go Kids Play Centre Multi-tiered soft play centre, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 to 12 years.

Mini Monsters Fun House (44 miles)

Neston

Mini Monsters Fun House Children's Indoor play centre for ages 0-9

Tiny Terrorz (44 miles)

Solihull

Tiny Terrorz Multi level play area including 20ft slide, spooky room and all age appropriate climbing and bouldering wall! Plus comfy cafe for the grownups.

Drayton Manor Theme Park (44 miles)

Tamworth

Drayton Manor Theme Park In 2011 Drayton Manor Theme Park will become bigger and better than ever with the addition of two brand new rides. Europe's first ever Ben 10 roller coaster ride, called Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, will be unveiled for Easter. Meanwhile, Thomas Land will also welcome a family-friendly ride to its existing offering.

Worcester Woods Country Park (44 miles)

Worcester

Worcester Woods Country Park Whether you are looking for birds, swings, coffee, flowers, footpaths or all of these and more, you've come to the right place. A Green Flag awarded site.

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (44 miles)

Holywell

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park An attractive collection of original and reconstructed local buildings, which provide a fascinating insight into times past. For younger children there are farm animals, an adventure playground and special children's activities.

AMF Macclesfield (44 miles)

Macclesfields

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

Play Pod (44 miles)

Stratford

Play Pod Three play areas, one for under 11s, one for under 3s and a baby section for under 18months. Also has mini football, karaoke and dancing areas.

Little Picassos Paint Your Own Pottery (44 miles)

Tamworth

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

Monkey Bizness (44 miles)

Wirral

Monkey Bizness Indoor family entertainment centre providing fun indoor soft play facilities for children under the age of 12. We have a full service restaurant offering a tasty choice of healthy food plus facilities to host your child’s birthday party.

The Bowl Bromborough (44 miles)

Bromborough

The Bowl Bromborough Classic family friendly tenpin bowling, with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a chance! Great on a wet day.

Kidz-a-loud (44 miles)

Wirral

Kidz-a-loud Hang tough on the climbing wall, become a hot shot with ball cannons, have a go at the super car track and enjoy the fabulous soft play den.

Tamworth Castle (44 miles)

Tamworth

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

Namco Funscape Tamworth (44 miles)

Tamworth

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

Funtown Liverpool (44 miles)

Liverpool

Funtown Liverpool Bright, welcoming and full of fun. The play structure is huge with an exciting four lane astra slide and indoor football pitch, whilst our special toddler section, for the under 3s, is a big hit for their younger visitors.

Sheldon Country Park (44 miles)

Birmingham

Sheldon Country Park Old Rectory Farm has been fully restored and operates as a demonstration farm, showing city dwellers traditional methods of farming. animals kept at the farm include Jersey cattle, pigs, goats, ponies, ducks, chickens and geese. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Birmingham with kids.

Tamworth Snowdome (44 miles)

Tamworth

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

Ice Skating at Tamworth SnowDome (44 miles)

Tamworth

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

Solihull Ice Rink (44 miles)

Solihull

Solihull Ice Rink Family & Disco Sessions, Skating Lessons, Parent & Toddler Classes, Children's Birthday Parties, Function rooms for hire, discounted rates for groups! - Open all year round, 7 days a week

Lifestyles Garston (45 miles)

LIverpool

Lifestyles Garston The centre has: A five lane 25m swimming pool A learner pool A water flume A Fitness Suite (suitable for over 8 years) Village changing facilities A Sports Hall 4 badminton courts 3 floodlit synthetic grass multi-use courts Car parking for 145 cars

Dunton Stables (45 miles)

Curdworth

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

Tatton Park (45 miles)

Knutsford

Tatton Park - is an impressive historic estate with four major attractions. Children can feed the goats at the Farm, get lost in the Garden maze, complete the Mansion quiz and discover the Tudor Old Hall. A fun adventure playground and 1,000 acre parkland provide space to run around! Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Broomey Croft Children's Farm (45 miles)

Bodymoor

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

Ice Quest Malvern (45 miles)

Malvern

Ice Quest Malvern Ice Skating Rink, Laser Quest Arena for up to 24 players, Birthday parties, Arcade machines, Fully Licensed Bar and more.

Widnes Superbowl at The Hive (45 miles)

Widnes

Widnes Superbowl at The Hive Family friendly ten pin bowling and a kids' soft play besides. Glow in the dark balls and pins to add extra fun and sparkle to your bowling session.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (45 miles)

Widnes

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre For a great family day out, visit Catalyst, where science and technology come alive through a host of interactive exhibits and hands-on displays. Our award winning centre has three galleries to explore including the glass walled rooftop Observatory reached by the scenic glass lift. Science has never been so much fun!

Coconut Island Play Centre (45 miles)

Redditch

Coconut Island Play Centre - offers a superb play experience for children from the under-2's upwards. The main play area has a capacity of 75 children, with a large ball pit, a spooky area and three slides.

Kingsbury Water Park (45 miles)

Sutton Coldfield

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

Barn Studio Ceramics (45 miles)

Solihull

Barn Studio Ceramics Housed within the enormous Earlswood Lakes Craft Centre this is a child friendly pottery craft studio who will assist you in your art.

Quackers Indoor Soft Play Centre (45 miles)

Newbridge-on-Wye

Quackers Indoor Soft Play Centre We have a large indoor play area with a drop slide, astro-slide, tube slide, rope bridge, spider's web, spinner and more including a separate toddlers area. There are no age restrictions on the equipment and plenty of seating for those who want to watch. Great indoor play centre.

Tudor Grange Sports Centre (45 miles)

Solihull

Tudor Grange Sports Centre Swimming facility also with diving pool equipped with 1 and 3m springboards and a 5m platform. There are more sporting opportunities besides.

TGS Bowling (45 miles)

Hereford

TGS Bowling Seventeen lanes of 10-pin bowling; 12 holes of Adventure Golf; arcades; American bistro with wide-ranging menu; pool tables; party venue and bar - all under one roof!

Oak Lodge Farm (45 miles)

Foston

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

Play Planet Soft Playcentre (46 miles)

Hereford

Play Planet Soft Playcentre Play Planet is Hereford’s newest and biggest indoor children’s play centre, offering a three tier space themed soft play experience.

Picture House Woolton (46 miles)

Liverpool

Picture House Woolton Traditional cinema offering children's matinees with a good old fashioned ice cream interval!

Malvern Splash (46 miles)

Malvern

Malvern Splash Swimming Pool - 25m pool and teaching pool, flume, wave machine and beach - plus loads more leisure facilities

Herefordshire Nature Trust (46 miles)

Tupsley

Herefordshire Nature Trust Herefordshire is often described as England's most rural county, with a rich mosaic landscape of small fields, ancient hedgerows and wooded hills.

Manic Ceramics (46 miles)

Hereford

Manic Ceramics Make and paint your own ceramic creations, with help from friendly, experienced staff.

Green Frog Pottery (46 miles)

Malvern

Green Frog Pottery Come and have fun painting your own design on a piece of pottery. There are lots of things to choose from, including mugs, plates and bowls, money boxes, treasure boxes, animals, cupcakes, dragons, pirates, aliens, fairies, princesses and much more! Great fun for all the family.

Jangala (46 miles)

Derby

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

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (46 miles)

Hereford

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little the museum and gallery have kept up with the times.

Crackpots (46 miles)

Warrington

Crackpots The only combined indoor play centre and paint your own pottery studio cafe in the area. Great for kids, mums, dads and carers.

Speedkarting Warrington (46 miles)

Warrington

Speedkarting Warrington An Indoor circuit, 1000m in length, accepting drivers from as young as ten. They are a very well established set up and family friendly.

Rosliston Forestry Centre (46 miles)

Swadlincote

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

Hereford Leisure Pool (46 miles)

Hereford

Hereford Leisure Pool - has a wave machine and water slide, a 'beach' area and various water features and a whirlpool, as well as the usual leisure pool

Church Farm (46 miles)

Wirral

Church Farm Organic food, friendly animals, beautiful views, fun family events: come and enjoy the Church Farm experience!

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes (46 miles)

Swadlincote

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

Corris Railway (46 miles)

Machynlleth

Corris Railway This was the first narrow Gauge railway in Mid-Wales, built in 1859. The round trip takes 50 minutes, including a guided tour of the 133-year old engine shed and workshops at Maespoeth.

Sefton Park (47 miles)

Liverpool

Sefton Park One of the largest parks in England. It doesn't have a play area, but it is a beautiful place to walk (or run!) about, with sculptures, a tropical plant house and pretty water fetaures - and has a children's play area.

Centre for Alternative Technology (47 miles)

Machynlleth

Centre for Alternative Technology The centre teaches you all about the earth's natural resourses - solar - wind and wave power. Also has an adventure playground and maze and many different animals to visit. There is even a great cliff railway in the summer months.

Jungle Fun (47 miles)

Childwall

Jungle Fun Jungle Fun provides fun for kids of all ages - from crawlers and toddlers to kids and climbers. There are themed rooms, giant slides and a host of activities designed to educate and stimulate children.

Tamworth Karting Circuit at Priory Park (47 miles)

Tamworth

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

Corris Mine Explorers (47 miles)

Powys

Corris Mine Explorers Equipped with a hard hat and torch enter the dark caverns of an abandoned Welsh Slate Mine (1836 - 1970). As you explore, you will discover huge caverns, machinery and old tools; it feels as if the miners have just left. Get a feel for the tough conditions endured by the miners.

King Arthur's Labyrinth (47 miles)

Machynlleth

King Arthur's Labyrinth - an exciting underground adventure which includes an underground boat ride with a mysterious Dark Age boatman, a waterfall to the past and stories of King Arthur, dragons, battles and more. Back above ground is the BardsÃ‚Â¯Â‚Ã‚Â¿Â‚Ã‚Â½ Quest, 9 Corris Craft Centre workshops, Corris Mine Explorers, small childrens' play area and the Corris Craft Centre Cafe.

Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink (47 miles)

Warrington

Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink Synthetic "Ice" Skating rink is based within the Cockhedge shopping park in Warrington town centre. The family attraction is the only eco friendly synthetic ice rink to be listed with NISA (National Ice Skating association). Other attractions on site include an Adventure play area for the under 5's and our unique Active Play Wall and 5 star cafe.

Recreation Soft Play (47 miles)

Burton On Trent

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

Umberslade Farm Park (47 miles)

Solihull

Umberslade Farm Park Young visitors have the opportunity to get close to a wide range of farm animals from the tiniest chickens to the statuesque Shire horses, with hands-on activities that will appeal to every age.

Fun2B (47 miles)

Warrington

Fun2B Fun2b is just what parents have been looking for – an exciting and adventurous activity centre for 0-11years(height limit 4ft 9), combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating café.

Gone Potty Paint Your Own (47 miles)

Hereford

Gone Potty Paint Your Own You can have lots of fun painting your own designs onto pottery, making it personal to you and your family creating a unique gift for you to use everyday or to keep as a treasured memento.

Lunar Lift-Off (47 miles)

Ashbourne

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

Pooley Country Park (47 miles)

Polesworth

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

National Motorcycle Museum (47 miles)

Solihull

National Motorcycle Museum The National Motorcycle Museum is recognised as the finest and largest motorcycle museum in the world. It is a place where "Legends Live On" and it is a tribute to and a living record of this once great British industry that dominated world markets for some sixty years.

Pirate Pete Playden (48 miles)

Burton-On-Trent

Pirate Pete Playden Pirate Pete Playden - there are both inddor soft play area and outdoor play areas at The Millhouse it runs along the same lines as a Wacky Warehouse annexing a pub - so you can have a cranberry juice while the ankle biters run themselves ragged - aaargh!!!

Thurstaston Nature Reserve (48 miles)

Wirral

Thurstaston Nature Reserve This beautifully rich parkland offers an astonishing range of wildlife habitats with its deciduous and coniferous woodland, grass meadow and fresh water.

Paddles and Pedals Canoe Hire (48 miles)

Hereford

Paddles and Pedals Canoe Hire Hire a Canadian Canoe or a Kayak and discover the tranquil beauty of the River Wye. The Wye is one of the most beautiful rivers in the British Isles, and one of the few you can navigate, without restriction, for over 100 miles. It meanders through picturesque countryside to where it joins the River Severn at Chepstow and is well populated with wildlife.

Gullivers World (48 miles)

Warrington

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

Europa Pools (48 miles)

Birkenhead

Europa Pools Europa Pools, Birkenhead - The leisure pool and kiddies' lagoon offers an exciting range of water features including two breath-taking water flume rides; the spectacular 'Beach Breakers' wave pool, geysers and water cannons. Great idea for family days out in Merseyside.

Hilbre Islands (48 miles)

Dee Estuary

Hilbre Islands This is not for the faint hearted or ill prepared, it's worth it but it's a hefty walk and you must stick to the tidal times to avoid getting trapped! Keep your eyes peeled for seals. Pre booking and permits required for groups of over six.

Williamson Tunnels (48 miles)

Liverpool

Williamson Tunnels The Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre provides an insight into the fascinating underground world created by Joseph Williamson in the early 19th Century. Take a guided tour through a section of the network of tunnels and view exhibitions which depict the life and times of one of Liverpool's most eccentric characters.