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Natureland Seal Sanctuary (< 1 mile)

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.

Embassy Outdoor Swimming Pool (< 1 mile)

Skegness

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

Skegness Pier (< 1 mile)

Skegness

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

Captain Kids Adventure World (< 1 mile)

Skegness

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

Central Beach Skegness (< 1 mile)

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.

Pandas Palace Indoor Play Area (< 1 mile)

Skegness

Pandas Palace Indoor Play Area Indoor play on Skegness sea front

Butlins - Skegness (2 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.

Fantasy Island (3 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.

The Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary (15 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.

Carsington Water (15 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.

Puffin Island Pleasure Cruise (16 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.

Paint Me Ceramics (16 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 (16 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.

Boston Bowl (18 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 (18 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.

Farmer Freds Adventure Play Barn (19 miles)

Kings Lynn

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

Norfolk Lavender (19 miles)

Kings Lynn

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

Rushmoor Country Park (20 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.

Snettisham Park (20 miles)

Kings Lynn

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

Tattershall Farm Park (23 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.

Janili Jos (23 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.

Woodhall Spa Swimming Pool (23 miles)

Woodhall Spa

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

Sandringham (24 miles)

Sandringham

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

Wells Harbour Railway (25 miles)

Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells Harbour Railway A great little railway that runs from wells harbour to pinewoods and the beach in wells, where you can pick up a great ice cream as well!! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids

Wells Beach Leisure (25 miles)

Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells Beach Leisure Abraham's bosom is a very pretty outdoor leisure area. The area has a 7 acre lake with 60 canoes and rowing boats , 8 professional trampolines [with coach] bouncy castle with ball pool, crazy golf, mini golf and a pool room with 3 tables. All this surrounds a lovely picnic area. A great idea for family days out in Norfolk.

Playland (25 miles)

Wells-next-the-Sea

Playland Playland - a great indoor play centre this - great curly slide into ball pit and the 4 foam ball canons are a particular hit with my kids - lots to climb, bash and run around in!

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.

Billinghay Swimming Pool (26 miles)

Lincoln

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

Wells and Walsingham Light Railway (26 miles)

Wells Next-the-Sea

Wells and Walsingham Light Railway Visit the longest 10¼" narrow gauge steam railway in the world and see the unique Garratt locomotive "Norfolk Hero" which was especially built for this line. A great adventure for all the family in the delightful countryside of the North Norfolk coast.

Wells Next The Sea Beach (26 miles)

Wells

Wells Next The Sea Beach Technically part of the Holkam Estate, this sandy beach is covered in shells and sea life. The tide comes in extremely fast, but there is an alarm to warn you.

Trues Yard Museum (27 miles)

King's Lynn

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

Strikes (27 miles)

Kings Lynn

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

Tales of the Old Gaol House (28 miles)

Kings Lynn

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

Sutton On Sea Beach (28 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.

Chequered Flag Karting (29 miles)

Grimsby

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

Rand Farm Park (30 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

Fun Farm (30 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

Baytree Owl Centre (30 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.

Laser Storm (30 miles)

Spalding

Laser Storm Exciting indoor laser shoot out game

Pleasure Island (30 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.

Woodside Wildlife and Falconry Park (31 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.

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 Play Barn (31 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?

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.

Fakenham Superbowl (31 miles)

Fakenham

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

Megafun Play Centre (31 miles)

Fakenham

Megafun Play Centre Slides and tubes and play centre play structure

Skaterz (31 miles)

Wisbech

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

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.

Cleethorpes Leisure Centre (31 miles)

Cleethorpes

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

Bishops Boats Seal Trips (32 miles)

Blakeney

Bishops Boats Seal Trips - a boat trip out to see the Seals in their natural habitat, and Landing on Blakeney Point Bird Sanctuary. One of the many family places to go if you're looking for things to do in Norfolk with kids

Thursford Collection (32 miles)

Fakenham

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

Crazee Bongos Indoor Playcentre (32 miles)

Sleaford

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

Metheringham Swimming Pool (32 miles)

Lincoln

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

Labyrinth of Doralia (32 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.

Extreeme Adventure (32 miles)

Weasenham

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

Fantasy World Play Centre (32 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

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (32 miles)

Fakenham

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

Grimsby Swimming Pool (33 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.

National Fishing Heritage Centre (33 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 (34 miles)

Grimsby

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

Wacky Warehouse - Cricketers (34 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!!

Grimsby Ice Rink and Leisure Centre (34 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.

Castle Acre Priory (34 miles)

Kings Lynn

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

Mrs Smiths Cottage (35 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.

Doodle Pots Ceramic Cafe (36 miles)

Holt

Doodle Pots Ceramic Cafe A ceramic cafe where you can paint pottery-anything from a mug to a moneybox to a gecko! Its fun with stencils & sponge stamps to help or let your creative imagination run wild. Babyprints, mosaics, parties, commissions, fund-raising & we can come to you. Get Doodling!

Muckleburgh Collection (36 miles)

Weybourne

Muckleburgh Collection Norfolk’s largest working military museum of tanks, guns and vehicles. Come and drive a tank and ride in a personnel carrier. Enjoy historic exhibits, including uniforms, operating radios. There is a full service restaurant and a well stocked gift shop.

Holt Country Park (36 miles)

Holt

Holt Country Park The park has a children's play area and some great way marked trails linking with the surrounding countryside. Attractive views can be seen from the observation tower and the small visitor centre is open at peak periods during the school holidays plus lots of wildlife to spot

PlayZone Indoor Play Centre (36 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

Church Farm Stow Bardolph (36 miles)

Downham Market

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

Lincoln Castle (37 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.

Yarborough Leisure Centre (37 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 (37 miles)

Lincoln

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

Lincoln Superbowl (37 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!!

Ecotech Centre (37 miles)

Swaffham

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

Ancaster Bowling (38 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 (38 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.

Fun Farm (38 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.

Funtasia Fun House (39 miles)

Lincoln

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

Sheringham Park (39 miles)

Upper Sheringham

Sheringham Park Landscape park and woodland garden. One of the finest examples of Humphry Repton's garden design - great for a family stroll - lots of different trails great if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk

RAF Holmpton Bunker Tours (39 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

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse (39 miles)

Dereham

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

Splash Sheringham (39 miles)

Sheringham

Splash Sheringham Tropical Leisure pool. 150 ft giant waterslide. Activity hall. Health studio. Saunas. Children's paddling area. Sun terrace & poolside cafe. Great idea of you are looking for family days out in Norfolk, especially when there is bad weather.

Bowl 2 Day (39 miles)

Wisbech

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

Lets Play (39 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

Play 2 Day (39 miles)

Wisbech

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

The Poppy Line - North Norfolk Railway (39 miles)

Sheringham

The Poppy Line - North Norfolk Railway Heritage steam railway with magnificent views of coast and country as it runs from Sheringham to Holt in North Norfolk. Children's activity coach at Sheringham Station. Children's "I Spy" challenge at William Marriott Railway Museum and play area at Holt Station. Refreshments at all 3 stations. Picnic areas at Holt and Weybourne.

Sheringham Treasure Trail (39 miles)

Sheringham

Sheringham Treasure Trail Treasure Trails are fun treasure hunts which get you outside, exploring in the fresh air and having fun with your whole family, away from the television set

Sheringham Beach (39 miles)

Sheringham

Sheringham Beach A recent Blue Flag award winner, this sand and shingle beach is a delight when you can see it, and the local town and features equally lovely when you can't.

The Mo Sheringham Museum (39 miles)

Sheringham

The Mo Sheringham Museum A stunning museum telling Sheringham’s fascinating history. We have a beautiful collection of boats and lifeboats. Our social history galleries include a historical street scene, an art gallery, exhibits about the history of the town, and a temporary exhibition gallery. Our tower offers 360 degree views of the town.

Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool (39 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Game Keeper (40 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!

Anglia Karting Centre (40 miles)

Swaffham

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

Hilltop Outdoor Adventure Centre (40 miles)

Sheringham

Hilltop Outdoor Adventure Centre Loads of great activities available on their Adventure Days - well worth having a look at all the great pursuits on offer

Whisby Natural World Centre (40 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.

Pigeons Farm (41 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

Thorney Heritage Museum (41 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.

Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens (41 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.

Planet Zoom (41 miles)

East Dereham

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

Mid Norfolk Railway (42 miles)

Dereham

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

Strikes (42 miles)

Dereham

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

Amazona Zoo (43 miles)

Cromer

Amazona Zoo AmazonaZOO has taken 2 years to emerge from 10 acres of derelict woodland and the abandoned brick kilns just to the south of Cromer town. We are now home to a wide range of animals from Tropical South America including Jaguar, Otters, Spider Monkeys and Flamingos.

Cromer Treasure Trail (43 miles)

Cromer

Cromer Treasure Trail Easy to follow routes will take you to the most interesting and beautiful sights: answer the clues, solve the Trail. Each Trail can be completed in your own time and at a pace you are happy with. One of over 50 fun Treasure Trails set throughout Norfolk.

Regal Movieplex (43 miles)

Cromer

Regal Movieplex is a multiscreen cinema in the middle of Cromer towncentre- great for something to do when the whether is a bit grotty.

WWT Welney Wetland Centre (43 miles)

Welney

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

FunForest (44 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?

Cromer Beach (44 miles)

Cromer

Cromer Beach Cromer has a Blue Flag and is the winner of a Seaside Award. Great for swimming and surfing and has summer lifeguard cover.

Fun Farm (44 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.

Tenpin Grantham (44 miles)

Grantham

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

Blickling Hall (44 miles)

Blickling

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

Karttrak Cromer (44 miles)

Cromer

Karttrak Cromer Be Lewis Hamilton (or Jenson Button) for the day at Cromer Karting - driving karts for ages 8 and upwards. Minimum height 4'6"/ 1.37cm.

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (44 miles)

Grantham

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

Andronicas Ceramics Studio (44 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!

Peterborough Adventure Playcentre (44 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.

Tallington Lakes Leisure and Ski Centre (45 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!

Dinosaur Adventure Park (45 miles)

Lenwade

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

New Ark Adventure Playground (45 miles)

Peterborough

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

Fort Paull (45 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

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.

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!

AMF Peterborough (46 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!

Newark Air Museum (46 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.

Activity World (46 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".

Bure Valley Railway (46 miles)

Aylsham

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

Lakeside SuperBowl Peterborough (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Peterborough Lido (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Regional Fitness Swimming Centre (46 miles)

Peterborough

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

Dave the Clowns Fun House (47 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.

Railworld (47 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'.

Stamford Leisure Pool (48 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.

Melsop Farm Park (48 miles)

Scoulton

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

Burghley House (48 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!

Pink Pig Farm (48 miles)

Scunthorpe

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

Grimes Graves (48 miles)

Thetford

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

Big Sky Adventure Play (48 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

Pots of Fun Ceramic Cafe (48 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

Sundown Adventureland (48 miles)

Retford

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

Rascals The Fun Factory (48 miles)

Stamford

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

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.

Strikers Ten Pin Bowling (49 miles)

North Walsham

Strikers Ten Pin Bowling Has all the family needs to have fun with 6 full-size bowling lanes with computerised scoring, an amusement arcade and a bar with large screen TV. During the evening the lazer lights and music are turned up for an 'XTREME Glow in the dark' fun bowling party. A great place to go if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk.

Stompers Play Centre (49 miles)

North Walsham

Stompers Play Centre Come play at Stompers, North Walsham's exciting indoor play centre for children. There are three separate play zones providing a safe and stimulating environment for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of 12 years. Whatever the weather we are open for lots of fun and great food.

The Deep (49 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.

Streetlife - Hull Museum of Transport (49 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...

Hull Ice Arena (49 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.

Arctic Corsair (49 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.

Ferens Childrens Art Gallery (49 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.

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre (49 miles)

North Walsham

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre Victory has some great family fun sessions in it's pool on Saturday's and Sundays. Great if you are looking for daysout with the kids.

Laser Quest Hull (50 miles)

Hull

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

Belvoir Castle (50 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.

Sacrewell Farm and Country Centre (50 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.

Rascalz Play Area (50 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.

Monkey Bizness (50 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.

Elephant Playbarn (50 miles)

Mundesley

Elephant Playbarn The Elephant Playbarn is a beautifully converted Norfolk flint barn full of all the soft play toys that children love; ball pools, bouncy castles and climbing frames, especially designed for children to slip, slide, bounce and generally have a lot of fun.

Woodford Leisure Centre (50 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.

Dandi Lion Playzone (50 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.

Kinderland Play Centre (50 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.

Mr Gs Bowling Centre (50 miles)

Brandon

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

Nene Valley Railway (50 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.

1st Bowl Scunthorpe (51 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 (51 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!

Namco Funscape Norwich (51 miles)

Norwich

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

City of Norwich Aviation Museum (51 miles)

Norwich

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

Little Monkeys (51 miles)

Hull

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

Big Fun Indoor Play Centre (51 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.

Mepal Outdoor Centre (51 miles)

Ely

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

AMF Hull (51 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!

Go Ape! Thetford (51 miles)

Brandon

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

Planet Ice Norwich (52 miles)

Norwich

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

Ely Walking Spy Themed Trail (52 miles)

Ely

Ely Walking Spy Themed Trail With so much to see and to do, Ely makes a great tourist destination. Looking for a perfect family day out? Then look no further than treasure trails! These fun activities will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.

Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse (52 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!

Ely Cathedral (52 miles)

Ely

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

Funky Monkeys (52 miles)

Norwich

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

Planet Zoom (53 miles)

Ely

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

Strikes (53 miles)

Ely

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

AMF Hollywood Bowl Hull (53 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 (53 miles)

Hull

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

Kidsquadz (53 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.

Normanby Hall Country Park (53 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.

Fun 2 Play (53 miles)

Thetford

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

National Dragonfly Project (53 miles)

Wicken

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

Blue Kangaroo Play and Party Centre (53 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.

Waterworld & Breckland Leisure Centre (53 miles)

Thetford

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

Earlham Park (54 miles)

Norwich

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

Wroxham Barns (54 miles)

Hoveton

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

Southwell Minster (54 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.

Inspire Discovery Centre (54 miles)

Norwich

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

The Plantation Garden (54 miles)

Norwich

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

Norwich Puppet Theatre (54 miles)

Norwich

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

Tour of Olde Norwich (54 miles)

Norwich

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

BBC Norwich Tour (54 miles)

Norwich

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

Captain Jacks Adventure Play (54 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!

Norwich Castle (54 miles)

Norwich

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

Toplodge Fineshade Wood (54 miles)

Stamford

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

Barton House Railway (54 miles)

Wroxham

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

Lakeside Lodge Golf and Bowling (54 miles)

Huntingdon

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

Ferry Farm Country Park (54 miles)

Nottingham

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

Langar Karting and Quad Centre (55 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.

Odeon Norwich (55 miles)

Norwich

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

AMF Hollywood Bowl Norwich (55 miles)

Norwich

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

Jumicar Children's Driving Experience (55 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.

Twinlakes Park (55 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.

Norfolk Snowsports Club (55 miles)

Norwich

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

Jumppin Jacks Funhouse (56 miles)

Mildenhall

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

Bewilderwood (56 miles)

Wroxham

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

Neptunes Kingdom (56 miles)

Hornsea

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

Hornsea Beach (56 miles)

Hornsea

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

Johnsons Old Hurst (56 miles)

Huntingdon

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

The RAF Air Defence Radar Museum (56 miles)

Norwich

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

Mississippi Paddle Boat (56 miles)

Horning

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

Brewers Fayre Broadland View (57 miles)

Norwich

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

The Raptor Foundation (57 miles)

Woodhurst

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

Banham Zoo (57 miles)

Banham

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

Artfulpots Paint Your Own Pottery (57 miles)

Banham

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

Amen Corner Karting (57 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.

Beverley Spy Mystery Trail (57 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!

Melton Carnegie Museum (57 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.

Honeysuckle Farm (57 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.

Waterfield Leisure Pools (58 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.

Knettishall Heath Country Park (58 miles)

Thetford

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

Barnwell Country Park (58 miles)

Oundle

Barnwell Country Park With three way marked waterside trails, numerous picnic spots, a wealth of wildlife and facilities, Barnwell Country Park is a great place for a family day out.

White Post Farm Centre (58 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.

Sherwood Forest Country Park (58 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 (58 miles)

Edwinstowe

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

Robin Hoods Major Oak Treasure Trail (58 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.

Wheelgate Adventure Park (58 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.

Rally Karting (58 miles)

Huntingdon

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

Hamerton Zoo Park (58 miles)

Hamerton

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

Playbarn (59 miles)

Poringland

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

Go Ape! Sherwood Pines (59 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.

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey (59 miles)

Waterbeach

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

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden (59 miles)

South Walsham

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

Floralands Farm Park (60 miles)

Nottingham

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

Houghton Mill (60 miles)

Huntingdon

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

Wild Tracks (60 miles)

Newmarket

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

Funzone (60 miles)

Huntingdon

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

Cromwell Museum (61 miles)

Huntingdon

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

Billabong Water Sports (61 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.

Crystal Lakes Play Barn (61 miles)

Fenstanton

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

Central Park (61 miles)

Peterborough

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

Bressingham Steam Experience (61 miles)

Bressingham

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

Horsey Gap and River Trip (61 miles)

Horsey

Horsey Gap and River Trip Between December and early February, the beach at Horsey is home to hundreds of seals that come to breed.

Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre (61 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.

Razzle Dazzle Pots Ltd (62 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.

Cheeky Monkees (62 miles)

Corby

Cheeky Monkees Play Palace, Toddler Town and Baby Bay depending on the age of the child.

Fermyn Woods Country Park (62 miles)

Brigstock

Fermyn Woods Country Park Situated in the heart of the Rockingham Forest, the park offers access to fantastic woodlands, meadows, thickets, marshes and ponds to explore.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park (62 miles)

Doncaster

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

Greens Windmill and Science Centre (62 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?!

National Ice Centre (63 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 (63 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!

Funky Pots Pottery Cafe (63 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 Horse Racing Museum (63 miles)

Newmarket

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

Newmarket Snooker and Bowl (63 miles)

Newmarket

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

Galleries of Justice (63 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.

Scribbles Ceramics (63 miles)

Newmarket

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

Bridlesmithgate Caves (63 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.

CurveMotion (63 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

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

Corby International Swimming Diving Pool (63 miles)

Corby

Corby International Swimming Diving Pool Feeling adventurous? Enjoy the aquatube flume, Pirate Ship Fun Pool and four springboards (1-3m) with a 5m diving platform, as well as many other facilities. Creche also available.

City of Caves (63 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.

The Nottingham Ghost Walk (63 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!

Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour (63 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?

Run Riot (63 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.

The Fun Run (63 miles)

Goole

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

Making It! Discovery Centre (63 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.

Nottingham Castle Caves (63 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.

Monsters Ltd Indoor Play Centre (63 miles)

Diss

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

Water Meadows (63 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

Nottingham Castle (63 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.

SpyMasters (63 miles)

Cambridge

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

Whale of a Time (63 miles)

Cambridge

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

AeroVenture (63 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

Mansfield Superbowl (64 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.

Cruckley Animal Farm (64 miles)

Driffield

Cruckley Animal Farm A traditional farm with plenty of animals, activities and experiences to be enjoyed.

Corby Boating Lake (64 miles)

Corby

Corby Boating Lake The lake can boast a wide range of geese, ducks, water fowl and the resisdential swans. The recent environmental project has improved fishing stocks. There are also herons, gulls and kingfishers that visit the lake along with a host of woodland and garden birds.

Nottingham Climbing Centre (64 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.

Willow Tree Family Farm (64 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.

Creswell Crags (64 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.

Great Central Railway (64 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.

Rainydays (64 miles)

Nottingham

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

Doncaster Superbowl (64 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 (64 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 (64 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.

Kids Play (64 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

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

The Cheswold (64 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.

Tenpin Nottingham (64 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!

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens (64 miles)

Great Yarmouth

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens has a large range of monkeys, birds, pandas, wild cats and other animals housed in the grounds of Thrigby Hall.

Oceans of Fun Indoor Play Centre (64 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.

Moyse's Hall Museum (65 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

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

Bury Bowl (65 miles)

Bury St Edmunds

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

Beechdale Swimming Centre (65 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 (65 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!!

Astrabound Inoor Play Centre (65 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!

Funky Fun House (65 miles)

Cambridge

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

Jungletastic (65 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.

Jesus Green Pool (65 miles)

Cambridge

Jesus Green Pool Unheated outdoor swim facility with natural windbreak.

Jimmy Beans (65 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.

F1 Karting East Midlands (65 miles)

Loughborough

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

Cambridge Museum of Technology (65 miles)

Cambridge

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

MB's Funhouse (65 miles)

Hemsby

MB's Funhouse Fantastic indoor play area which appeals to both children and their carers! We have a lovely comfy seating area for the Grownups, a full licensed bar, a great menu that is freshly cooked to order, large screen tv, and we are totally FREE to get in!

Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (66 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!

Happy Days Play Den (66 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.