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Family Days Out near to South Ockendon
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Belhus Park Leisure Centre (< 1 mile)
South Ockendon
Belhus Park Leisure Centre There is a 25m swimming pool with water slide, as well as a teaching pool to cater for the extensive Aquatics swimming lesson programme. Also a sports hall, aerobics, mini gymnastics, sunbed, childminding facility and 11 bay floodlit golf driving range.
Lakeside Karting (< 1 mile)
West Thurrock
Lakeside Karting Passengers can be taken as young as two, and kids can drive from as young as eight. Karting is a thrilling activity for kids, especially here where you can take tiny passengers.
Partyman World of Play (1 miles)
Grays
Partyman World of Play Join in the fun with a fantastic three level soft play structure, a majestic sports arena, super swirling slides, shooting ball cannons, drop slides and stupendous stage shows.
Grays Beach Riverside Park (2 miles)
Grays
Grays Beach Riverside Park Great play equipment like their giant sand pit, adventure trail, aerial slide and the famous Grays Beach play galleon are open all year round and during the summer months there's a whole treasure trove of activities, competitions and special events.
Stubbers Adventure Centre (3 miles)
Upminster
Stubbers Adventure Centre Family adventure starts here, from individual activities to whole days and courses, with a fantastic range including motor sports, jet ski, laser tag and bushcraft.
Junglee Fun Hornchurch (5 miles)
Hornchurch
Junglee Fun Hornchurch Designed for the under 7s and run by a former Ofsted inspector, this colourful fully equipped purpose built soft play area is a great place for children to interact and burn off their excess energy.
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex (5 miles)
Dartford
Fairfield Pool and Leisure Complex Swimming pool with diving pit (1m and 3m springboards), teaching pool, creche and indoor play area.
Hornchurch Sports Centre (5 miles)
Hornchurch
Hornchurch Sports Centre 1, 3 and 5 metre diving boards. The site also offers fun swims, swimming lessons, diving and other exciting activities in its two pools, as well as other sporting opportunities.
AMF Gravesend (5 miles)
Gravesend
AMF Gravesend Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Belvedere Splash Park (6 miles)
Belvedere
Belvedere Splash Park Belvedere Splash Park is the largest free access public wet play park in the United Kingdom. Children can paddle in a lagoon surrounding a desert island and play on a huge safety surfaced "beach" equipped with water sprinklers, showers, bubble jets and sprays.
Trial a Bite Rock and Fossil Tours (6 miles)
Bexleyheath
Trial a Bite Rock and Fossil Tours Guided rock and fossil hunting trips at venues Kent and Sussex. Like exploring the outdoors? Want to try something different at the seaside? Fascinated by dinosaurs and ancient life? Always wanted to have a go at fossil hunting? Then let us help you to discover the 144 million years of natural history, hidden in the rocks of southeast Britain.
Tenpin Bexleyheath (6 miles)
Bexleyheath
Tenpin Bexleyheath Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Namco Funscape Dagenham (6 miles)
Dagenham
Namco Funscape Dagenham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Namco Funscape Romford (7 miles)
Romford
Namco Funscape Romford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Kidspace Romford (7 miles)
Romford
Kidspace Romford Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! Kidspace is different. And proud of it. We have taken the very best elements of activities from the top leisure park operators in Europe and developed a new breed of centre.
Dagenham Swimming Pool (7 miles)
Dagenham
Dagenham Swimming Pool Swimming facility with 1m springboard.
Brentwood Karting (7 miles)
Brentwood
Brentwood Karting This is an outdoor circuit, 825m in length, with plenty of options for the younger karter from Bambino School to Junior Raceway.
Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre (7 miles)
Brentwood
Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre Overlooking 54 acres of beautiful scenic woodland, the Centre offers an exciting variety of dry skiing and snowboarding to suit all ability levels from age 4. They also incorporate other exciting facilities such as a go-Karting track, golf driving range.
Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre (7 miles)
Sidcup
Crazy Barn Indoor Soft Play Centre 3 sections according to age groups,Baby,Toddler & Junior Zones - Ball Pond,Soft Play areas,Multiple level Play Frame,Helter Skelter (part see through) a large 4 lane Slide,Punch Bags etc. - available for children's party hire
Romford Ice Arena (7 miles)
Romford
Romford Ice Arena Modern ice rink with many different sessions, classes clubs and party options. Cafe also on site. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Essex.
Sobell Leisure Centre (8 miles)
Highbury and Islington
Sobell Leisure Centre A soft indoor adventure playground for toddlers up to 1.45m tall (4foot 7inches) - three floors and thousands of square feet of excitement - Dedicated under 1m area - available to hire for childrens parties
Treasure Island Soft Play (8 miles)
Swanley
Treasure Island Soft Play Soft play for the smaller household members in White Oaks Leisure Centre, which has loads to do - check weblink for details
White Oak Leisure Centre (8 miles)
Swanley
White Oak Leisure Centre Diving facilities, 3 genuinely exciting flumes, and the standard main and teaching pools. But so much more: Treasure Island soft play area, creche, martial arts facility and healthy snack cafe.
The Gravesend Civil Defence Bunker (8 miles)
Gravesend
The Gravesend Civil Defence Bunker Has been authentically restored and is the only example of a CD bunker still preserved in the UK today. It is well worth a visit and brings a reminder of this great organisation, disbanded in the 1960s.
Small Monsters (8 miles)
Stanford-le-Hope
Small Monsters is an indoor adventure play area for the under five's and their parents.
Rollerbowl (8 miles)
Romford
Rollerbowl With 34 lanes they are one of the biggest centres in the country; add that to large Arcade area with the newest games, fruit machines and 9 brand new pool tables.
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre (9 miles)
Havering atte Bower
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Offers visitors a really warm welcome and the opportunity to find out about the wildlife within the 215 acre park, which includes many valuable species rich habitats - so take your magnifying glass and sketchbook or camera for the kids to identify mini beasts!
Old MacDonald's Farm (9 miles)
Brentwood
Old MacDonald's Farm This year there are 5 new permanent attractions for the kids to play around on.ou upto date with exciting new features
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre (9 miles)
Woolwich
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre Looks like a great place for family days out in london with a 65m snake slide, wave machine, waterfall, volcano, water jets and five lane waterslide.
High Sports Eastham (9 miles)
Eastham
High Sports Eastham Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
Basildon Bowl and Quasar (9 miles)
Basildon
Basildon Bowl and Quasar 20 modern tenpin bowling lanes, fully sanctioned by the BTBA and a Quasar Elite Arena, all with a great family atmosphere.
Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre (10 miles)
Basildon
Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre - is a children's indoor soft play centre for babies to big kids.
Eagle Heights (10 miles)
Eynsford
Eagle Heights A small animal park based in the beautiful Darent Valley, near Brands Hatch in Kent. There are over 100 Birds of Prey to see, plus Reptile House, Meerkats, Otters, Goats, Donkey, Pony, Pigs and much more. Playarea, Gift Shop and Tearoom. Free Parking. Experience Days available.
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre (10 miles)
Woolwich
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre All kinds of environmental events, ranging from river walks and pond dipping, to role-play games such as ‘River of Life’.
Valentines Mansion and Gardens (10 miles)
Ilford
Valentines Mansion and Gardens Country house and gardens with recreated period rooms including Victorian kitchen and a dedicated Family Room. Enjoy the house and gardens through special trails and borrow a free backpack to explore the mansion and outdoors. Special events run throughout the year with a FREE family Sunday once a month.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Basildon (10 miles)
Basildon
AMF Hollywood Bowl Basildon Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Lullingstone Castle and World Garden (10 miles)
Eynsford
Lullingstone Castle and World Garden A full day's worth of ambling pleasure between the castle and the fabulous gardens. Probably best for less boisterous kids, it is a visual delight and an excellent learning opportunity.
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (10 miles)
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery Exhibits include Dolls, Toys and Games, Natural History, Costumes and Textiles, Local and Social history, Fine Art and Archaeology. FREE admission.
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool (10 miles)
Ilford
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform (limited public access, see Opening Times). Swimming pool and other facilities. Handily near a library for some quiet time afterwards.
Newham Leisure Centre (10 miles)
Plaistow
Newham Leisure Centre Swimming pools with waterfalls, large water slide, water jets and cave area
Meadowside Leisure Centre (11 miles)
Greenwich
Meadowside Leisure Centre I've listed this leisure centre as they have listed Roller Skating as one of the many activities you can do there, and so many of you seem to be after a site in London - waiting for more details, but have a look at the weblink
Chislehurst Caves (11 miles)
Chislehurst
Chislehurst Caves Grab a lantern and get ready for an amazing adventure! Your whole family can travel back in time, on an exciting lamp-lit tour of the labyrinth that is Chislehurst Caves. Hear tales of Druids, Romans and Saxons; see the Caves Church, Druid Altar, Haunted Pool and a whole lot more!
Soccer Skills School (11 miles)
Greenwich
Soccer Skills School A football coaching academy for 3-10 year olds, based at the amazing London Soccer Dome in Greenwich (former venue for the David Beckham Academy) hosting 2x indoor 3G Astroturf pitches with top training facilities and fully qualified coaches in a safe and secure soccer school environment for boys and girls.
Orpington Palace Superbowl (11 miles)
Orpington
Orpington Palace Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling. Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
British Music Experience (12 miles)
Greenwich
British Music Experience The UKs only interactive museum of popular music. Combining cutting edge audio-visual technology with some of the most coveted music memorabilia of all time and the only exhibition where you can select your favourite content and media recordings to keep.
Partyman World Of Play (12 miles)
Basildon
Partyman World Of Play Basildon's BIGGEST indoor play centre! With the UK's ONLY indoor climb-able volcano! With a fully licensed bar and restaurant, two huge themed play structures, soft play, go karts, a football pitch, toddlers area, sensory zone, free internet access and comfy seating.
Laser Mayhem (12 miles)
Abridge
Laser Mayhem Laser combat games are great fun and ideal for active kids between the ages of 8 and 12. All the fun of paintball without the mess! Plus they have an indoor arena incase of bad weather.
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory (12 miles)
Greenwich
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Take a fantastic, immersive journey through time and space in the new state-of-the-art planetarium, now London's only planetarium and featuring Europe's first digital planetarium projector.
Discover Childrens Story Centre (12 miles)
Stratford
Discover Childrens Story Centre - has an incredible indoor play space which is open all year round where you can dress up, explore a secret cave, create spoon puppets, find the giants legs, dance over multi coloured spots that make sounds and most importantly make up stories.
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship SUSPENDED (12 miles)
Greenwich
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship SUSPENDED The Cutty Sark was involved in a major fire on 21st May 2007 - has been re-fitted and will be re-opening in the Spring of 2012 apparently. Check website for update on restoration work - looks like it's going to come back better than ever Spring 2012
2012 Olympic Park Tour (12 miles)
Bromley-by-Bow
2012 Olympic Park Tour Daily walking tours of the Olympic Site take place every day at 11.00 from Bromley-by-Bow Underground station. Pre-booking is required online
Essex Outdoor Activities (12 miles)
Chelmsford
Essex Outdoor Activities Crazy outdoor shenanigans for the over sixes, from quad biking and quad trekking, go karting, high ropes and target shooting to the water tag maze. You won't be bored!
Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker (12 miles)
Kelvedon Hatch
Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker Come and witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister!
Docklands Light Railway (12 miles)
East London
Docklands Light Railway A day out on the excitingly sophisticated DLR is far from all about trains: hop on and off with a day ticket and visit bundles of great stuff as you travel round and you've got happy kids from start to stop!
1st Bowl Lewisham (12 miles)
Lewisham
1st Bowl Lewisham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Adventure Kingdom (13 miles)
Bromley
Adventure Kingdom Adventure Kingdom is one of the biggest indoor play facilities in South London filled with ball ponds, slides, an air mountain and much more. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
Museum of London Docklands (13 miles)
West India Quay
Museum of London Docklands Explore London's connections with the rest of the world through an epic 2000-year story of trade, expansion and immigration.
Monkey Bizz (13 miles)
Rochester
Monkey Bizz Lose yourself in the jungle of rope swings, slides and mazes. Hide in the spooky caves, 'swim' through the jungle 'lake' and escape over the rope bridge. Good idea if you're after fun family days out in kent with kids.
Pavilion Leisure Centre (13 miles)
Bromley
Pavilion Leisure Centre Swimming pool with waterfall, wave machine, slides and beach area. Great idea for kids day out in Kent.
Legacy XS Centre (13 miles)
Benfleet
Legacy XS Centre A 4,500 sq ft indoor skate park and 5,500 sq ft outdoor park containing a 6ft volcano, 90° and 45° hips, 8ft quarter-pipe, vert wall and more!
Leyton Leisure Lagoon (13 miles)
East London
Leyton Leisure Lagoon Teaching and standard pools, as well as a big fun flume. Also houses a creche.
Revolution Karting (13 miles)
Tower Hamlets
Revolution Karting Their Cadet Club runs on a minimum height requirement which is 1.5m or 5ft. This runs every Sunday over lunchtime and allows progression.
Tumble In The Jungle (13 miles)
Walthamstow
Tumble In The Jungle A Jungle adventure for children big and small, allow them to let off steam, make new friends and explore our exiting Jungle themed soft play area.
Brooks Farm (13 miles)
Waltham Forest
Brooks Farm Brooks Farm is a wonderful visitor's attraction based inside Skeltons Lane Park.
Dickens World (13 miles)
Chatham Maritime
Dickens World - is an exciting indoor attraction where you can learn all about the life, books and times of the famous author Charles Dickens. It will take you on a fun journey through Dickens lifetime as you step back into the streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.
Historic Dockyard (13 miles)
Chatham
Historic Dockyard The Historic Dockyard's stunning 80 acre site provides a great day out for all the family. Children just love visiting our three Historic Warships with the opportunity to look through the periscope of our submarine Ocelot, imagine that they're at sea under sail on the sloop Gannet, and clamber over the Second World War destroyer HMS Cavalier.
Fort Amherst (14 miles)
Chatham
Fort Amherst Accompanied by your guide, with a lantern, you will hear tales of the mysterious and sinister happenings at the Fort during its 250 year history.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays (14 miles)
London
AMF Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Off Road Action Park (14 miles)
Wickford
Off Road Action Park Affordable high adrenaline outdoor activities for all ages (6+) and abilities, like army assault course, target paintball shooting, quad biking, off road rally buggies or perhaps a bit of Archery. With professionally trained and qualified staff.
1st Bowl Chatham (14 miles)
Chatham
1st Bowl Chatham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Waltham Forest Pool and Track (14 miles)
Walthamstow
Waltham Forest Pool and Track Main pool, teaching pool, and diving pool with 1m and 3m springboards and 5m platform. Learning creche and indoor play area also on site.
Medway Park (14 miles)
Gillingham
Medway Park 25-metre six-lane swimming pool - a segregated shallow section - a warm water teaching pool - a diving pool plus multi-use sports hall
Lee Valley Ice Rink (14 miles)
Leyton
Lee Valley Ice Rink If you have been ice skating before - you'll know its one of the coolest ways to enjoy yourself. If you haven't - what are you waiting for? Fab family day out in London.
Museum of Childhood (14 miles)
Bethnal Green
Museum of Childhood Houses the national childhood collection which includes: dolls' houses, dolls, puppets, toys and games, children's clothes and furniture. The galleries are designed to be accessible to both adults and children of all ages. A great london family day out.
Team Sport Tower Bridge (14 miles)
Bermondsey
Team Sport Tower Bridge The thrills and spills of this track are enough to keep anyone satisfied; it possesses hair-raising bends and elevated flyovers for you to push your Karting skills to the limit. The best Go Karting Track London has to offer and it's waiting for you to come and try it out. It's their latest, most hi-tech track we have and it's incredibly fun to race on.
London Fields Lido (15 miles)
Hackney
London Fields Lido This fantastic outdoor heated lido was re-opened in October 2006
Strand Leisure Pool (15 miles)
Gillingham
Strand Leisure Pool Open late May to early September, this nice outdoor pool boasts England's largest lazy river, as well as having crazy golf and a miniature railway! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
Hackney City Farm (15 miles)
Bethnal Green
Hackney City Farm Hackney City Farm boasts a wide variety of animals on the farm - they keep as full a range as possible of traditional farm livestock and you can usually expect to see pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals.
All Star Lanes Brick Lane (15 miles)
Tower Hamlets
All Star Lanes Brick Lane Small and friendly bowling alley with six lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra light bowling balls; Bowling ramps; Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.
Design Museum (15 miles)
Tower Hill
Design Museum All family visitors to the the Design Museum get an Explore Design Museum Family Trail featuring The Thinkerer. With the help of The Thinkerer kids, and adults, can get the most from their visit to the museum.
Horniman Museum and Gardens (15 miles)
Forest Hill
Horniman Museum and Gardens - a free museum with extensive collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments?! You won't find such an unusual and eclectic collection elsewhere in London. Lots of interesting changing exhibitions
Holland Park Adventure Playground (15 miles)
Holland Park
Holland Park Adventure Playground This great adventure playground has swings, aerial runway, mini climbing wall, climbing frames. Next to the adventure playground is an enclosed play area for little ones.
West Wickham Leisure Centre (15 miles)
West Wickham
West Wickham Leisure Centre As well as offering adult and junior swimming lessons and adult lane swimming West Wickham also has a varied swimming programme including aquafit, Kids Splash and Swim Zone. There are also diving facilities with a 1m springboard
Tower of London Treasure Trail (15 miles)
London
Tower of London Treasure Trail Looking for a fun way to explore London? Don't just wander around aimlessly! Our self-guided treasure hunt Trails are a great way to involve people of all ages, will teach everyone to look more closely at the city around them and turn a family walk into a game.
Tower of London (15 miles)
Tower Hill
Tower of London Today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
Tower Bridge Exhibition (15 miles)
London Bridge
Tower Bridge Exhibition Learn all about the bridge and the history behind it while inside the famous bridge and enjoy the great panoramic views from the walkways high above the river Thames. A great kids day out in London
St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail (15 miles)
Tower Hill
St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail The fun way to explore London! This is a self-guided walking Trail and puzzle combined. Follow the directions and hunt for clues as you visit this fabulous historic and picturesque corner of London and have a day to treasure. One of over twenty-five brilliant family Trails in London.
Buckmore Park (15 miles)
Chatham
Buckmore Park They offer all sorts of motorsport related activities for youngsters of all ages from 4 years upwards who can drive electric go carts. 6 year olds and 7 year olds can enjoy Bambino karting on 50cc mini competition karts. Those aged between 8 years old and 16 years can enjoy petrol driven go karts.
Buckmore Park Karting (15 miles)
Chatham
Buckmore Park Karting An iconic, floodlit, outdoor 1200m MSA licensed competition kart circuit that offers karting experiences for ages 4-84. It has a stunning but convenient location just off junction 3 of the M2 ‚– only 45 minutes from London and 30 minutes from Essex, specialising in karting experiences and parties for ages 4-16.
Unicorn Theatre (15 miles)
Waterloo
Unicorn Theatre National home of theatre for children and young people. Based at our purpose-built theatre in the heart of London, we produce fantastic productions and events for anyone aged 0 upwards, from small interactive performances for toddlers to large, full scale productions for young audiences and their families.
Churchills Britain at War Experience (15 miles)
London
Churchills Britain at War Experience Explore the everyday hardships of people living and working in war-torn Britain during World War Two. View film footage of that era and view exhibits about evacuation, food & clothes rationing, bomb disposal, air-raids and much more. Finish with a walk through the Blitz! SEE IT! FEEL IT! BREATHE IT!
Britain at War Experience (15 miles)
London Bridge
Britain at War Experience Get the closest possible insight into what life was really like. The Britain at War Experience recreates the London Blitz in all its fury with special effects highlighting the sights and sounds, the artifacts, and even the dust and smoke of an air raid at its height.
Larkfield Leisure Centre (15 miles)
Aylesford
Larkfield Leisure Centre Whatever you want to do in life, Larkfield Leisure Centre can help you get a Zest for Life! From our great fun swimming pools, soft play adventure or something a little more sporty you’re bound to find something to suit you and your lifestyle.
London Dungeon (15 miles)
London Bridge
London Dungeon - invites you to delve into the capital's most horrible history. Come face to face with live actors, experience three thrilling rides, interactive shows and special effects as you're transported back to those black, bleak times - are you brave enough to face 90 minutes of London's dark past?
Tiny Town (15 miles)
Aylesford
Tiny Town Tiny Town' represents a new concept in Children's soft play areas with state of the art 3G astro-turf football pitches, changing room and bespoke party log cabins. The 20,000 sq ft 'Town' is made up of a number of soft play zones which are both educational and entertaining.
High Sports Hackney (15 miles)
Hackney
High Sports Hackney Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
London Bridge Experience (15 miles)
London Bridge
London Bridge Experience - and the London Tombs are set in the historic surroundings of the tombs under the London Bridge. The London Bridge Experience is an attraction with a difference with a multi-educational purpose- practical and theoretical.
Rayleigh Megazone (15 miles)
Rayleigh
Rayleigh Megazone A unique, multi age family laser game, staff controlled and easy to follow.
Rayleigh Mount (15 miles)
Rayleigh
Rayleigh Mount An early medieval motte and bailey castle site, which offers sweeping views across the Crouch Valley. Make the most of your day by visiting the adjacent windmill to explore historical exhibitions.
Crystal Palace Park Farm (15 miles)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Park Farm The farm reopened to the public in April 2008 and now provides facilities for members of the local community who are interested in developing their skills and knowledge in animal care and welfare.
Burgess Park Kart Track (15 miles)
Camberwell
Burgess Park Kart Track This is an Outdoor circuit with an overall length of 200 metres. The minimum age for drivers is 8 years old. Small but neat venue. Sessions for Juniors and Senior Karters.
Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium (16 miles)
Rayleigh
Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium Suitable from age 10, the Arrive and Drive sessions provide a great introduction to karting and a chance to compete with the whole family.
The Golden Hinde (16 miles)
London Bridge
The Golden Hinde The Golden Hinde is a replica of Sir Francis Drake's warship, which offers visitors an unforgettable living history experience.
High Sports Crystal Palace (16 miles)
Crystal Palace
High Sports Crystal Palace Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour (16 miles)
Bankside
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour The Globe Theatre is a faithful reconstruction of the Elizabethan playhouse. Throughout the year, a fascinating guided tour of the theatre is included in your visit to Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, bringing this extraordinary space to life. Fantistic idea for a family day out in London.
Museum of London (16 miles)
Barbican
Museum of London Museum of London is one of the world’s largest urban history museums and cares for over two million objects in its collection. The lower galleries are currently undergoing major redevelopment work which will see spectacular new galleries opening in spring 2010 telling the story of modern London from 1666 to the present day.
Team Sport North London (16 miles)
Edmonton
Team Sport North London From ages 8 upwards kids sessions and parties are a great way to have fun and let tomorrow's budding stars shine. Kids are fully briefed and taught how to handle their specially adapted kart before they even touch the circuit.
St Paul's Cathedral (16 miles)
St Pauls
St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's is the spiritual focus for the nation. This is where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated. Visit Nelson's Tomb, test the unique acoustics of Whispering Gallery and climb up to the Golden Gallery to enjoy a panoramic view of London that is second to none.
London Palace Superbowl (16 miles)
London
London Palace Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling. Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Tate Modern (16 miles)
Bankside
Tate Modern -is the most popular gallery of modern art in the world. Located on the Thames, it is a landmark site for everyone visiting London. But did you know that it is not only child friendly but encourages families and children to visit with free activities and art trails? One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Lee Valley Athletics Centre (16 miles)
Picketts Lock
Lee Valley Athletics Centre Athletics is fun, everyone can do it and it’s a great way to keep fit! Take part in after school classes and school holiday programmes and be trained by experienced coaches.
Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre (16 miles)
Gillingham
Chatham Ski and Snowboard Centre The longest artificial slope in the Kent and the South East and the premier wintersports facility in the region. Skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, sno-tubing and more!
Clissold Park (16 miles)
Hackney
Clissold Park Extensive facilities including children's play area, basketball and tennis courts, conservation and woodland areas including a deer enclosure, organic nature garden and butterfly tunnel. They also have a paddling pool.
The Castle Climbing Centre (16 miles)
Stoke Newington
The Castle Climbing Centre Highly esteemed climbing centre set in a Victorian building. Over 14s may climb alone, under 14s permitted if accompanied by an experienced climber throughout.
Silver Blades Ice Rink (16 miles)
Gillingham
Silver Blades Ice Rink This family friendly frost fest boasts a full size ice pad with seating for over 1,000 people within the arena, in bright modern surroundings. They offer penguin skate aid hire for little ones.
Imperial War Museum (16 miles)
London
Imperial War Museum From Flanders to the Gulf, the Imperial War Museum London tells the story of 20th century conflict, complete with smells and sound effects.
Churchill War Rooms (16 miles)
London
Churchill War Rooms Deep beneath the bustle of London lie the original Cabinet War Rooms, today part of the Churchill War Rooms, which sheltered the people at the heart of Britain's wartime government during the Blitz.
London Bicycle Tour Company (16 miles)
South Bank
London Bicycle Tour Company We operate guided tours of London by bike, as well as bicycle hire, including a range of children's bikes, seat attachments, helmets and accessories. Cycling around London is a safe, fun, active and enjoyable day out. Come to us for friendly service and advice, even free maps! Open 7 days.
Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour (17 miles)
Highbury and Islington
Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour - has become one of London's most exciting tourist attractions and is a must for every football fan! Take a look behind the scenes at one of the world's most spectacular football stadiums and get a sense of what the Arsenal stars feel like on a matchday.
BFI London IMAX Cinema (17 miles)
Waterloo
BFI London IMAX Cinema The state-of-the-art cinema shows 2D and 3D films on the largest cinema screens in the UK, transporting viewers to the world’s greatest places, from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space. A great london kids day out.
Harry Potter London Bus Tour (17 miles)
Temple
Harry Potter London Bus Tour Join the Harry Potter Tour of London Locations and take a magical fun packed bus tour of the film locations and inspirations in the muggle capital.
Chelmer Park (17 miles)
Chelmsford
Chelmer Park An adventure play area, outdoor gym equipment, football pitches, netball and tennis courts, plus oodles of green open space to play and picnic in so take your frisbees, bats and balls!
Brockwell Lido (17 miles)
Lambeth
Brockwell Lido - nestled in the corner of Brockwell Park, is a much-loved local landmark. It's been at the heart of the local community since 1937. Established outdoor swimming facility open May to August.
London RIB Voyages (17 miles)
Southbank
London RIB Voyages Fast, fun sightseeing speedboat trips for all ages. Kids will love this fast paced adventure whilst our comedian guides make learning about our great city entertaining for all ages. Family sightseeing adventure at its best. Toddlers, children and their grannies will all love this capital experience.
London Duck Tours (17 miles)
Waterloo
London Duck Tours London Duck Tours is no ordinary sightseeing tour, you get a guided tour by road including a trip along the river, without ever leaving the comfort of your seat. Nothing compares to the thrill of driving from the road straight into the Thames. A great idea if you are looking for family days out in london.
BFI Film Funday (17 miles)
South Bank
BFI Film Funday Film Funday kicks off with a series of themed workshops; kids can enjoy an array of activities from film-making and creating their own storyboards, to face painting and fancy dress. The fun follows with a special screening each month.
Leigh on Sea Beach (17 miles)
Leigh on Sea
Leigh on Sea Beach When the tide comes in it is excellent for swimming, windsurfing and sailing, but has no lifeguard cover at any time. Next to a town so all facilities nearby. Voted in the Top 100 British Beaches - lovely sandy beach which stretches for 7 miles from Leigh to Shoeburyness

Fun Drum (17 miles)
Gillingham
Fun Drum Large indoor play centre with Tarzan swings, slides and a ball pool.
High Sports Brixton (17 miles)
Brixton
High Sports Brixton Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
London Film Museum (17 miles)
South Bank
London Film Museum London's only museum dedicated to film. An interactive experience for all the family with props and costumes from films such as Superman, Star Wars, and Batman. Meet Rexy the dinosaur from Night At The Museum 2 as well, but don't get too close as you never know what might happen!
Tate Britain (17 miles)
Millbank
Tate Britain - is the national gallery of British art, offering over 500 years of British art – all for free! Tate Britain has everything you need for a family day out – enjoy the galleries together, get exploring with free discovery trails and join in our special weekend and holiday events
Freightliners Farm (17 miles)
North London
Freightliners Farm Come and enjoy a taste of country life in the city, in the heart of Islington. An exciting opportunity for you to experience a real working farm in action. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.
Rowans Tenpin Bowl (17 miles)
Finsbury Park
Rowans Tenpin Bowl There's nothing quite like Rowans for 10-pin bowling and great fun family days out with the kids. Two floors of entertainment featuring 24 fully air conditioned bowling lanes plus 19 pool tables, amusement arcades and giant overhead sports screens.
The London Eye (17 miles)
Westminster
The London Eye Family days out in London? - you should start here. At 135 metres, theLondon Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions - a great kids day out
Sea Life London Aquarium (17 miles)
Westminster
Sea Life London Aquarium - is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.
Londons Death Trap (17 miles)
South Bank
Londons Death Trap Strictly for extremely daring over 12s, this is a zombie action interactive live show and they will never forget it! Also do parties, horror face painting, and more.
Namco Funscape London (17 miles)
Southwark
Namco Funscape London Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Finsbury Park (17 miles)
Haringey
Finsbury Park New facilities in the recent revamp of this iconic park include an enclosed, dog-free play area with an exciting water feature -designed by children, for children, and a skate park.
Adventure Kidz (17 miles)
Aylesford
Adventure Kidz Indoor Adventure Centre with high ropes AND indoor quad bikes! They also have brand new soft play with multiple slides, including a 6 metre drop slide, football and basketball area, a toddlers’ zone, five party rooms and so much more!
Splashes Leisure Centre (17 miles)
Gillingham
Splashes Leisure Centre Splashes Leisure Pool offers an indoor pool with wave machine, a flume and toddlers' pool. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Kent
London Transport Museum (17 miles)
Covent Garden
London Transport Museum There's more than ever for you and your family at London Transport Museum. See a bus so old it was pulled along the street by horses. Get behind the driver's seat of our tube train simulator, experience journeys of a bygone era.. Your only problem will be trying to fit it all in!
Corams Fields (17 miles)
Bloomsbury
Corams Fields Coram's Fields has a wide variety of activities including extensive lawns for free play (and very suitable for family picnics), artificial turf sports pitches, a paddling pool, sandpits, a flying fox and other slides, a pets corner (with sheep, goats, ducks, hens and much more), vegetarian cafe, a nursery and drop-ins for under 5's as well lots of other organised activities.
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden (17 miles)
Covent Garden
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden The internal temperature ranges from -5°C to -7°C. The wall is 8m in height and ranges in steepness from a pleasant slab to a drastic over-hang! Strict lower age limit of 13 years old, with conditions.
All Star Lanes Holborn (17 miles)
Holborn
All Star Lanes Holborn Small and friendly bowling alley with four lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra light bowling balls; Bowling ramps; Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.
London Canal Museum (17 miles)
Kings Cross
London Canal Museum London Canal Museum invites families to discover the fascinating facts and history of the city's hidden waterways. Take part in fun activity days, set sail on the Regent's canal and hear the stories of those who have lived and worked on the canals since the 1820s brought to life.
House of Parliament Tour (17 miles)
Westminster
House of Parliament Tour During the Summer Recess the Palace of Westminster, home to the House of Lords and the House of Commons is open for a one hour guided tour, which includes both Chambers and other great State Rooms. The tour starts at Victoria Tower and ends in Historic Westminster Hall. (follow weblink) Out of season contact your MP for a tour.
Oasis Swimming Pools (17 miles)
Holborn
Oasis Swimming Pools - is a leisure centre with 2 heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor)
The Cartoon Museum (17 miles)
Russell Square
The Cartoon Museum From Dennis the Menace and Rupert to Andy Capp, Giles and Steve Bell the Cartoon Museum has something for all the family. It shows over 200 original British cartoons, cartoon strips and comics ranging from There is a regular programme of changing exhibitions. In the Young Artists£ Gallery there are tips on how to draw cartoons and anyone can have a go.
British Museum (17 miles)
Great Russell Street
British Museum Explore the world under one roof - whether you come to the British Museum for the whole day or just a couple of hours, there is always something free for families to do together. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Tenpin Chelmsford (17 miles)
Chelmsford
Tenpin Chelmsford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
The National Gallery (17 miles)
Trafalgar Square
The National Gallery Plenty of talks, workshops, and holiday fun for all ages. A great place to go - really exciting when you are a little one walking around looking at the fab old pictures - and there's trafalgar square outside - and it's free!! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Westminster Abbey (17 miles)
Westminster
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey is one of the most visited churches in all the world. It remains primarily a place of Christian worship and pilgrimage.
Waltham Abbey Gardens (17 miles)
Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey Gardens Discover this truly magical heritage site. Wander around the remains of what was once one of the largest Augustinian Abbeys in the country, founded by King Henry II in 1177 and reputed to be the site of King Harold's grave after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Nelson's Column (17 miles)
Trafalgar Square
Nelson's Column Family days out in London wouldn't be complete with a visit to Trafalgar Square, with lots of other sights such as the National Gallery right next to it.
Tropical Wings World of Wildlife (17 miles)
Chelmsford
Tropical Wings World of Wildlife Set in acres of attractive gardens and features one of the largest butterfly houses in the country. There are many different species of birds, insects and animals available to interact with.
Oasis Go Kart Track (17 miles)
South London
Oasis Go Kart Track Motorised and pedal karting activities for kids, and uniquely they also also offer kids the chance to marshal too. Nice educational bias here, they're serious about wringing everything from the experience.
Kent Life (17 miles)
Maidstone
Kent Life Come and explore 28 acres of fun for every generation, from hands on activites for kids to age old farming traditions that bring back memories of way back when. we've got animals to cuddle, tractors to ride, play areas to go wild in and cafe's to relax in.
Ripleys Believe It or Not London (17 miles)
Piccadilly Circus
Ripleys Believe It or Not London With 700 peculiar, amazing and fun exhibits across 5 floors, this attraction is sure to excite, delight and thrill the whole family. With everything you can imagine and plenty more you can't!
Marsh Farm Country Park (18 miles)
Woodham Ferrers
Marsh Farm Country Park - a working farm where children can get close to farm animals and play safely in our adventure play areas. There is also a Country Park, which boasts excellent coastal walks and superb views of the River Crouch.
Hamleys (18 miles)
Regent Street
Hamleys An iconic flagship toy store that has developed an international reputation for its magical, atmosphere, choice of products and spectacular window displays. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Buckingham Palace (18 miles)
St James Park
Buckingham Palace - the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. Use the special family audio guide to explore the Palace and then answer quizzes whilst following our garden activity trail.
River Hill Himalayan Gardens (18 miles)
Sevenoaks
River Hill Himalayan Gardens Discover the Everest trail with incredible views, let your Little Sherpas' imaginations run wild in our new Himalayan Hideout, spend time building dens together, lose yourself in the Himalayan maze and perhaps even spot the elusive Yeti.
Lee Valley White Water Centre (18 miles)
Waltham Cross
Lee Valley White Water Centre Experience the freaky thrills of white water rafting, canoeing and paddling! Over 14s for the rafting; the paddling activities have no lower age but kids must be experienced already.
Sunday Stroll Skating (18 miles)
Hyde Park Corner
Sunday Stroll Skating A mass skate on Sundays, which is designed for beginner skaters and kids accompanied by an adult, where the music is vetted to ensure no profanity/adult content appears (unlike the Friday Night Skate).
Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre (18 miles)
Crouch End
Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre Playaway has apparently closed down - let me know if you know differently
West Park Pitch Putt and Crazy Golf (18 miles)
Chelmsford
West Park Pitch Putt and Crazy Golf Established 18 hole pitch and putt course, with a 9 hole crazy golf course, cafeteria, equipment for hire and a large car park.
Baddow Hall Park (18 miles)
Chelmsford
Baddow Hall Park Popular with families and dog walkers this area offers plenty of open space for games and a great children's adventure play area.
Archway Leisure Centre (18 miles)
London Colney
Archway Leisure Centre Free form leisure pool with a sloping beach. The water is kept at a tropical 30 degrees. There is a flume, two spa pools, a river run, water jets and a wave machine.
Monkey Bizzness (18 miles)
Hockley
Monkey Bizzness Traverse climbing wall, 4 Lane waterfall Astra slide, Canon soft ball shootout guns, 5-a-side football and basketball court, separate under-5's area with mini cars, ball juggler, educational key panels etc
Park Road Leisure Centre (18 miles)
Hornsey
Park Road Leisure Centre Main pool, small pool and outdoor lido - apparently has giant glide, waves and water features.
CJs Bowling (18 miles)
Hockley
CJs Bowling 12 tenpin bowling lanes with free entry kiddie soft play area also on site. Cafe plus pro shop.
Cheeky Monkeez (18 miles)
South Woodham Ferrers
Cheeky Monkeez Play centre for children aged 0-5 years separate baby area for non- walkers. Strong emphasis on imaginative play. Cafe area for 40.
Streatham Ice Arena (18 miles)
Streatham
Streatham Ice Arena One of London's Landmark Sporting Venues. The rink has been welcoming visitors for over 75 years and continues to be a vibrant place for family and friends to have fun and enjoy excercise while ice skating.
Hampstead Ponds (18 miles)
Highgate
Hampstead Ponds Outdoor swimming facility, no under 8s allowed.
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre (18 miles)
Palmers Green
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.
Beaver Water World (18 miles)
Tatsfield
Beaver Water World - gardens and animal rescue centre, specialising in reptiles.
Parliament Hill Lido (18 miles)
Hampstead
Parliament Hill Lido Open-air unheated swimming pool and paddling pool. The pool is 60 metres by 28 metres. Cafe open during summer season.
Madame Tussauds (18 miles)
Baker Street
Madame Tussauds Filled with 14 exciting, interactive zones and the new Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds London combines glitz and glamour with incredible history with over 300 wax figures, including the Queen, Robert Pattinson, Lagy Gaga and many, many more. So, who do you want to meet?
Admirals Park (18 miles)
Chelmsford
Admirals Park A wide range of facilities; football and cricket pitches, pitch and putt golf, bowling green, tennis courts, angling, canoeing and play areas offer recreational opportunities.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink (18 miles)
Wood Green
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink The Alexandra Palace Ice Rink offers a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and covering every aspect of ice sports, Ballet Classes and Dance Clubs.
Little Dinosaurs (18 miles)
Alexandra Park
Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Original London Sightseeing Tour (18 miles)
Baker Street
Original London Sightseeing Tour The ORIGINAL TOUR is the only tour operator to offer commentaries specially designed for children. History made fun - for kids, by kids ... plus the voice of the ghost of London! Every child also gets a 'passport' to London and a fantastic free fun pack with activity/quiz book.
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (18 miles)
Chelmsford
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre We are a fun and exciting place for children to come and use up all their energy. We have a suitable softplay area for toddlers all on one level. Another softplay section on two levels for toddlers and youngters. Also a baby section with mats, baby gyms and toys.
Saatchi Gallery (18 miles)
Chelsea
Saatchi Gallery - is specifically geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. The facilities - at the Gallery and in the Gallery classroom for schools - endeavor to ensure that teachers and parents receive the best on-site and outreach support possible for children.
London Zoo (19 miles)
Regents Park
London Zoo launched its new Rainforest Experience 2010 and has incredible daily animal displays and many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks. Visit the exhibit "Into Africa" and come eye to eye with Africa's most unusual amimals. Or "Meet the Monkeys" an exciting monkey walk-through experience and the new Butterfly Paradise.
Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre (19 miles)
Chelmsford
Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre The latest in sound and lighting effects combine with a lively disco atmosphere in Riverside's ice rink to get some great family skating done.
Battersea Park Children's Zoo (19 miles)
Battersea
Battersea Park Children's Zoo invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, on to the farm to say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs, emus etc. Playground which includes climbing frames,large sandpit with water toys, swings and roundabouts etc.
Lee Valley Park Farms (19 miles)
Waltham Abbey
Lee Valley Park Farms If you want to get the kids out of the house and are looking for something that¯Â¿Â½s fun, interesting and educational, Lee Valley Park Farms in Waltham Abbey has all of this and more! With lots of different farm animals to meet.
Smarty Paints (19 miles)
Wandsworth
Smarty Paints We offer a fun day out painting ceramics and pottery. We have a studio cafe based in the Wandsworth/Clapham area. We also do parties, foot & hand prints, kid’s activities & classes and commissions/gifts. People of any age are welcome and no artistic skills needed!
Princess Diana Memorial Playground (19 miles)
Kensington
Princess Diana Memorial Playground Over 70,000 children enjoy this free playground each year. Kids love to play, explore, dash about, and let their imaginations soar in this magical space. There is a sensory trail, teepees, a beach around the pirate ship and various toys and play sculptures.
Zebra Ceramics (19 miles)
Muswell Hill
Zebra Ceramics Stylish and contemporary Ceramic Studio with high quality cafe and indoor and outdoor play area. Visit us for a ceramic painting session or try our specialist hand and foot print service using ceramics & clay as well as silver fingerprint jewellery, capturing those precious little prints, creating unique mementos and keepsakes.
The National Army Museum (19 miles)
Chelsea
The National Army Museum Discover how Britain’s past has helped to shape our present and our future, and the impact our Army has had on the story of Britain, Europe and the world. With four gallery displays, a changing range of exhibitions, events and activities, plus the interactive Kids Zone.
Lee Valley Regional Park (19 miles)
Lee Valley
Lee Valley Regional Park The 10,000 acre Park has hundreds of great days out for all the family. Whether it's a day out at the farms, athletics, golf, horse riding, ice skating, fishing, cycling, bird watching, camping or simply exploring the countryside, Lee Valley Regional Park has so much to explore.
Southend Planetarium (19 miles)
Southend
Southend Planetarium - presents a range of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All our presentations are given live, giving plenty of opportunity for any questions you may wish to ask, and are generally suitable for ages 7 to adult
Pottery Cafe (19 miles)
Battersea
Pottery Cafe Bring the children along to our pottery decorating studio and have fun decorating your own beautiful Emma Bridgewater pottery. If you're not feeling up to painting freehand we have a range of easy to use decorating sponges to help you along, everything from pirates and princesses, to dinosaurs and cupcakes.
Tenpin Croydon (19 miles)
Croydon
Tenpin Croydon Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
St Johns Wood Playground (19 miles)
St Johns Wood
St Johns Wood Playground Great little adventure playground with swings, roundabout and climbing frames
Antics (19 miles)
Warlingham
Antics Bright, colourful and fun - a social hotspot for mums and carers where the kids can exhaust themselves and the mums can do the opposite!
Victoria and Albert Museum (19 miles)
Kensington
Victoria and Albert Museum - has lots of exciting events and activities for families every holiday and many weekends. Activities are free and most do not need to be booked, which means you can stay for as long or as short a time as you like. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
Adventure Island (19 miles)
Southend on Sea
Adventure Island Situated on Southend Seafront on both sides of the world famous pier, the park boasts over 40 rides and attractions!
Zorbit (19 miles)
Waltham Cross
Zorbit Recommended 8yrs plus, Zorbiting is a safe exciting high and a really unique experience.
AMF Maidstone (19 miles)
Maidstone
AMF Maidstone Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema (19 miles)
South Kensington
Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema For the ultimate movie-going experience visit the Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema. With a screen taller than four double-decker buses and 3D effects you'll be totally immersed in the action! A great place for a kids day out in London.
Science Museum (19 miles)
London
Science Museum Where can you entertain adults and children alike with exhibitions, events and films, all under one roof? At the Science Museum you can do all this and more! Catch a 3D movie, jump on a simulator, visit an exhibition, and encounter the past, present and future of technology in 7 floors of galleries! One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
The Natural History Museum (19 miles)
Kensington
The Natural History Museum - promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment and responsible use of the natural world. Explore our world-class collections, fantastic exhibitions and cutting-edge research online, or visit our landmark building. One of the Top 10 London Tourist Attractions
City Limits Bowling (19 miles)
Croydon
City Limits Bowling a state of the art 24 Lane 10 pin Bowling Centre with Diner that serves a range of healthy option foods - great fun for kids of all ages - especially when the weather is a bit grotty.
Kidspace Croydon (19 miles)
Croydon
Kidspace Croydon Kidspace is a magical, award-winning indoor adventure park. There's something for everyone, including adults! A fantastic day out for all the family!
London Waterbus Canal Trips (19 miles)
Maida Vale
London Waterbus Canal Trips If you're going for a family days out to London Zoo, this is the way to get there - take a canal boat from Little Venice or Camden - you don't even have to visit the zoo?!
Brook End Gardens (20 miles)
Chelmsford
Brook End Gardens Children's play area, formal gardens and recreational gardens. Not huge, not fancy, but just the thing for a couple of hours on a sunny afternoon. Take a ball!
Gambado (20 miles)
Chelsea
Gambado - is family entertainment with a twist! Giant play-frame, dodgem cars, didi cars, carousel ride, free weekly activity classes, reading corner, and LOADS more!!! All this plus lots comfortable seating with free internet and wireless, regular email discounts for our members!
Kensington Palace (20 miles)
Kensington
Kensington Palace Whilst the building works close parts of Kensington Palace between 2010 and 2012, only the State Apartments remain open and have become the Enchanted Palace, a mysterious world featuring modern art installations and fashion. It's definitely not a traditional experience!
Tenpin Southend (20 miles)
Southend On Sea
Tenpin Southend Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Queens Ice and Bowl (20 miles)
Bayswater
Queens Ice and Bowl If you are looking for family days out in London, with ice skating being on TV all the time why not go for a session down at Queens where they have ice skating and bowling all under one roof. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.
Queens Bowl and Ice (20 miles)
Bayswater
Queens Bowl and Ice If you are looking for family days out in London, with ice skating being on TV all the time why not go for a session down at Queens where they have ice skating and bowling all under one roof. Great idea if you're looking for things to do with kids in London.
Maidstone Leisure Centre (20 miles)
Maidstone
Maidstone Leisure Centre One of the best indoor attractions in Kent. With diving boards, flumes, wave machine, giant inflatable, polar adventure play area and a great cafe, we have all you need for a great family day out.
Sealife Adventure (20 miles)
Southend-on-Sea
Sealife Adventure There is no greater adventure than the one that takes place beneath our planets ocean waves. From sharks to tropical fish - all under one roof at sealife. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Essex.
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre (20 miles)
Finchley
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre 3 level multi activity frame with slides, aerial runways, rope climbs, ball pond- for toddlers: bouncy castle, ball pond, climbing areas and toy cars.
All Star Lanes Bayswater (20 miles)
Bayswater
All Star Lanes Bayswater Small and friendly bowling alley with six lanes, one of which is bookable in advance. Extra light bowling balls; Bowling ramps; Bowling bumpers and Kids' party menu available.
Get Fired (20 miles)
Purley
Get Fired Choose the item you want to decorate from the wide range of bisque (unpainted pottery). There are mugs, plates, vases, animals and loads more. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Surrey
Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy (20 miles)
Colliers Wood
Wacky Warehouse - Kiss Me Hardy has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure (20 miles)
Cheshunt
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure Indoor soft play area offering a warm welcome, delicious refreshments and a great place for kids to have fun. We also have a wonderful outdoor garden area with bouncy castle and slide. So come and join the adventure!
Golders Hill Park (20 miles)
Hampstead Heath
Golders Hill Park Facilities include an animal enclosure, butterfly house, a bandstand, children's play area, cafe, toilets. Sports facilities include grass and hard tennis courts, golf practice nets and croquet.
Pottery Cafe (20 miles)
Fulham
Pottery Cafe Bring the kids along to our pottery decorating studio and have fun decorating your own beautiful Emma Bridgewater pottery. If you're not feeling up to painting freehand we have a range of easy to use decorating sponges to help you along, everything from pirates and princesses, to dinosaurs and cupcakes.
Finchley Lido (20 miles)
Finchley
Finchley Lido - has a separate swimming pool and a wave machine that's switched on at regular intervals. There is an outdoor Lido pool which is worth a visit when the mercury rises
AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley (20 miles)
Finchley
AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre (20 miles)
Southend On Sea
Kids Kingdom Indoor Soft Play Centre Kids Kingdom has approximately 8,000 square feet of play including a 14 foot vertical drop slide and our own 14 foot JELLY MOUNTAIN as well as obstacle course climbs and run.
This Art of Mine Studio (20 miles)
Maidstone
This Art of Mine Studio We are an arts and crafts studio that offers a range of crafty activities and a relaxing space to unwind and get creative. Bring your family and friends and everyone can take part in an activity from pottery painting to jewellery making.
Eddie Catz (21 miles)
Wimbledon
Eddie Catz is more than a Children's Playcentre – it combines an ample play structure, multi purpose sports pitch as well a great Café restaurant and grown up lounge area.
Wild n Wacky (21 miles)
Harlow
Wild n Wacky A state of the art, jungle-themed indoor play & party centre for 0 to 12 year olds offering play, parties, private hire and freshly prepared food and beverages. Facilities include: state of the art three-tier play frame, 160 seater air conditioned cafe, free wifi internet access, leather sofas and free customer parking.
Bay Sixty 6 (21 miles)
North Kensington
Bay Sixty 6 A skateboard and BMX park so perfectly formed it's often used for film shoots. They offer reduced rate beginner sessions, so off you go!
Deen City Farm (21 miles)
Merton Abbey
Deen City Farm Deen City Farm is a unique, educational resource in SW London, open free of charge.Our aim is to give people the opportunity to learn from their visit or contribution to a Working Farm.
The Old Dairy Studios (21 miles)
Oxsted
The Old Dairy Studios Pottery painting in our magical studio based in an old dairy in the heart of Oxted. Choose from hundreds of designs to paint or maybe make hand or footprints to keep for posterity! Our picnic themed party room is ideal for children’s parties, parents can paint too if they wish!
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure (21 miles)
Enfield
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure Go Ape! The UK’s No.1 Tree Top Adventure! Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up high above the forest floor.
Tandridge Leisure Centre (21 miles)
Oxted
Tandridge Leisure Centre The Tandridge Leisure Centre pool is a fun and safe environment. It has a 25m fitness pool and a lagoon pool with wave rides, water cannons and mushroom fountain. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Surrey
Lee Valley Boat Centre (21 miles)
Broxbourne
Lee Valley Boat Centre Situated in the picturesque River Lee Country Park, Lee Valley Boat Centre is a stones throw from Broxbourne train station. In a week you can cruise into London on a narrow boats, or in just an hour you can navigate the river by electric pleasure craft, pedalos or rowing boats.
Tonbridge Swimming Pool (21 miles)
Tonbridge
Tonbridge Swimming Pool Whether swimming for fun or fitness, Tonbridge Swimming Pool offers a host of opportunities for all the family. The Games Hut, just 5 minutes walk away has an 18 hole Crazy Golf Course, bouncy castle, tennis, bowls and huge park complete with a sandpit.
Bramleys Big Adventure (21 miles)
London
Bramleys Big Adventure - London's Most Central kids indoor playcentre with Gift Shop and Family Cafe. Great london day out idea for small kids and toddlers. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Eddie Catz (21 miles)
Putney
Eddie Catz Eddie Catz has a softplay area, climbing frame, video games, kiddie rides and a café serving salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, frozen yogurts & smoothies. Holiday camps, after school clubs for kids 6-12 and weekday classes for under 5's - inlcuding Baby Signing, Music, Art, Dance and French - are popular.
WestWay Climbing (21 miles)
North Kensington
WestWay Climbing They offer a couple of different drop in sessions for kids as young as five to give climbing a try in a safe, friendly and supervised atmosphere.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (21 miles)
Wimbledon
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum On 12th April 2006, the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum opened to the public. Highlights of the museum include the Championship Trophies, a 200° cinema screen and a 'walk-through' of the men's dressing room as it was in the 1980s, with John McEnroe.
Wear M Out Play Centre (21 miles)
Tonbridge
Wear M Out Play Centre Wear 'M' Out offer kids the chance to have fun in a safe environment, whilst parents can enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat.
The Hop Farm Family Park (21 miles)
Paddock Wood
The Hop Farm Family Park - Over 30 rides and attractions... Outdoor action... Indoor fun... It's for everyone! Visit The Hop Farm for maximum fun at Kent's biggest and No 1 family attraction. Our award-winning family park is packed full of new features, rides and undercover wonders to entertain and fuel imaginations - come and enjoy one of life's biggest adventures.
CBBC Tour (21 miles)
West London
CBBC Tour Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at CBBC. For children aged 7 years and over. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in London
Morden Park Pool (21 miles)
Morden
Morden Park Pool Competition size pool with diving pit and teaching pool. Diving may be restricted to the public at times best to check ahead.
Happy Hoppers Indoor Soft Play Area (21 miles)
Paddock Wood
Happy Hoppers Indoor Soft Play Area A whole host of fabulous play equipment to get children’s hearts pumping and their imaginations racing.Perfect for under 11’s. Children can scream with delight as they fly down the tube slide, navigate the rope walkways or push their way through the hanging obstacles.
High Sports Hendon (22 miles)
Hendon
High Sports Hendon Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
Skaterham (22 miles)
Caterham
Skaterham The skatepark is open to BMX, skateboard, scooter and inline, with special 11 and under sessions so you know your young ones won't get bashed about unduly.
Sheerness Swimming Pool (22 miles)
Sheerness
Sheerness Swimming Pool Kids' inflatable fun session at the Sheerness swimming pool every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm till 3pm. Great fun for the whole family.
The Arc (22 miles)
Caterham
The Arc Indoor Soft Play for kids of all ages- swing, play, explore all under a magnificent 60 meter dragon! There's drama, dance and art classes plus a great cafe and bistro serving lunches, meals, drinks and snacks! Free parking, a warm welcome and friendly faces!
Fired Treasures Pottery Cafe (22 miles)
Mill Hill
Fired Treasures Pottery Cafe Pottery painting cafe offering a relaxing cafe environment where children and adults can enjoy painting on ceramics and other creative activities like enamelling and acrylic plaster painting. Once you have painted, we glaze and fire it in our kiln, ready for collection within 5 days.
Rye House Gatehouse (22 miles)
Hoddesdon
Rye House Gatehouse Explore this once fortified manor house. Built in 1443 by Sir Andrew Ogard and restored by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, Rye House Gatehouse is one of the finest medieval moated sites in Hertfordshire and has a vibrant history – including an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate King Charles II.
Rye House Kart Raceway (22 miles)
Hoddesdon
Rye House Kart Raceway One of the only kart circuits in the country to incorporate the under 8s, their Bambino Karts are suitable for ages 5+!
WWT London Wetland Centre (22 miles)
Barnes
WWT London Wetland Centre - a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways set amongst the lakes, pools and meadows that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths.
Craggy Island Climbing and Caving Centre (22 miles)
Carshalton
Craggy Island Climbing and Caving Centre A world class Bouldering Centre for low level climbing without ropes: the new 'rock 'n roll' of climbing! But now you can also go Caving in our hidden subterranean world. Safely experience the twists and turns of our fantastic and unique underground complex.
Wear M Out Indoor Playcentre (22 miles)
Maidstone
Wear M Out Indoor Playcentre - a huge area with ball pools, slides and climbing platforms at different heights as well as spaces with football and netball goals.
Topsy Turvy World (22 miles)
Brent Cross
Topsy Turvy World - a gigantic new concept in indoor soft play. It's the ultimate jump tumble, slide and fun, play system.
RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve (22 miles)
Stanstead Abbotts
RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve A fantastic day out for all the family! Come and explore this lovely nature reserve, just 8 miles north of the M25/J25. Get close to fantastic wildlife, borrow children's explorer backpacks or bird bingo sheets, or come to one of our fabulous family events.
David Lloyd Bowling (22 miles)
Raynes Park
David Lloyd Bowling Children Love Bowling, enjoy family fun in a modern, friendly club.
High Sports Sutton (22 miles)
Sutton
High Sports Sutton Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
Paradise Wildlife Park (22 miles)
Broxbourne
Paradise Wildlife Park This friendly family wildlife park with monkeys Tigers Lions and many other exotic animals offers other attractions including Adventure Golf, Gold Panning, Woodland Railway etc. Great fun for all the family.
Sutton Superbowl (22 miles)
Sutton
Sutton Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling. Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (22 miles)
Hendon
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre Diving pool offers 3m and 1m springboards, and also 5m and 1m platforms as well as the standard pool. Great disabled access and facilities.
Manic Monsters (22 miles)
Edenbridge
Manic Monsters Manic Monsters - indoor soft playcentre - the kidzfunzone includes three slides, battle guns, the giant hamster wheel, a spooky cave, maze runs and much, much more. In addition there is a climbing wall, pedal go-karts and a ball games area.
Chiddingstone Castle (22 miles)
Edenbridge
Chiddingstone Castle A unique castle where families can discover ancient artefacts from Egyptian, Buddhist, Japanese, Jacobean and Stuart history. See real Japanese armour, samurai swords, a mummified cat and much more! Try on period costumes and enjoy arts and crafts activities as well as themed activity days throughout the year.
Hever Castle and Gardens (23 miles)
Hever
Hever Castle and Gardens - tons to do for kids including adventure playground, dry and wet maze (?!), miniture model houses exhibition and costumed figures
The Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway (23 miles)
Sittingbourne
The Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway Welcome to The Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway, a delightful 2 foot gauge line tucked away in the heart of the Kent countryside, England, near the village of Bredgar in a richly wooded area of the North Kent Downs.
Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway (23 miles)
Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway - is the preserved southern half of the former Bowater's Railway built to move the raw materials for paper making and also the finished products around the mill at Sittingbourne.
Royal Air Force Museum London (23 miles)
Colindale
Royal Air Force Museum London Why not fuel their imaginations and let them navigate their way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to today’s Eurofighter Typhoon Jet? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft and aviation memorabilia offers a fun, educational day out for all the family.
Swallows Leisure Centre (23 miles)
Sittingbourne
Swallows Leisure Centre We are a leisure centre with a swimming pool with features including flume, waves, pirate ship and giant inflatable slide. We have gym, 6 court sports hall for activities such as badminton, football and basketball. We also have a brand new adventure world soft play area.
Adventure Island Play Barn (23 miles)
Sawbridgeworth
Adventure Island Play Barn - indoor children's play centre incorporating a toddler area for the under 5's, soft play, slides, an aerial runway and ball ponds plus other exciting children's play modules.
Bayford Meadows (23 miles)
Sittingbourne
Bayford Meadows The Junior Leisure Karts are suitable for drivers between 9 and 14 years old with or without previous karting experience. The race style chassis features adjustable pedals and restricted engines to ensure the young drivers early karting experience is both exhilarating and safe.
Merry Go Round (23 miles)
Sittingbourne
Merry Go Round Children's adventure play centre, conveniently based on the Eurolink Estate close to the centre of Sittingbourne. Our aim is to provide children with a safe play area. We also have a specified area for the under 5s.
Leeds Castle (23 miles)
Maidstone
Leeds Castle - set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for more than 900 years. Visitors are transported through the castle's history; an eclectic mix of period architecture, sumptuous interiors and family treasures waiting to be discovered.
Go Ape! Leeds Castle (23 miles)
Maidstone
Go Ape! Leeds Castle 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.
Celtic Harmony Camp (23 miles)
Brickendon
Celtic Harmony Camp Enjoy a great day out for all the family, with our Archers, Farmers, Warriors, Storytellers and Woodsmen. There's plenty of exciting hands-on activities to keep everyone busy and good food in a real Iron Age village, set in beautiful woodland. Please note limited, summer only opening.
Little Potters (24 miles)
Sittingbourne
Little Potters A friendly, family run pottery painting studio, cafe and small soft play area. Little potters is a great place to relax, unwind and express your artistic side.
Godstone Farm (24 miles)
Godstone
Godstone Farm Lots of friendly farm and pet animals for you to see and some to even stroke or hold. As well as that theres a large indoor playbarn and an ENORMOUS adventure playground.
Madison Lanes (24 miles)
Maldon
Madison Lanes Tenpin bowling in their Air Conditioned environment with 22 fully computerised Tenpin bowling lanes, in two fun areas, to ensure you have the time of your life.
Sk8rs at Madison Heights (24 miles)
Maldon
Sk8rs at Madison Heights Family friendly roller rink and skate hire, an excellent fun and healthy activity for the whole family. Other activities available o site.
Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights (24 miles)
Maldon
Monkey Puzzle at Madison Heights It’s great place to take the whole family whatever the weather! There is an amazing giant play frame that is over 6 meters high with a series of exciting climbing structures and educational toys and packed with slides, fun areas to explore and loads more!
Promenade Park (24 miles)
Maldon
Promenade Park Formal gardens, splash park, adventure playground, an ornamental lake, a sandy play area for children, picnic, play and recreation areas for both adults and children, maze, tennis courts, shops and cafés, a large model boating lake, skateboard park and much, much more...
Blackwater Leisure Centre (24 miles)
Maldon
Blackwater Leisure Centre - boasts a superb leisure pool, incorporating the challenging Jungle River ride, a fun flume ride, lazy river ride, a safe swimming area for children and novelty bubble pool. We also have a separate Baby Pool for our youngest visitors, plus a 4 lane, 25 meter pool for all fitness and fun swimming.
Tenpin Acton (24 miles)
Park Royal
Tenpin Acton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre (24 miles)
Brentford
Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre The centre has two pools, a leisure pool - great for the kids -, which includes a 40m slide and a 25m fitness pool. Plus squash and badmington courts and 5 a side footy courts. Pool timetable includes kids sessions.
Ourspace Children's Play Centre (24 miles)
Tunbridge Wells
Ourspace Children's Play Centre A massive play frame for older children to explore, they can rocket down our huge starry Astra slide, spin and twirl down our coiled slide or glide down to earth at a gentler pace on our rainbow slide There are air cannons to fire, places to hide, and fun to be had at every turn!
Northaw Great Wood (24 miles)
Cuffley
Northaw Great Wood This large nature reserve is an extremely important Hertfordshire woodland comprising areas of oak, hornbeam, ash, sweet chestnut, elm and beech. It supports a wide ecosystem of natural wildlife.
Tunbridge Wells Bowlplex (24 miles)
Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells 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?
Kew Gardens (RBG) (24 miles)
Richmond Upon Thames
Kew Gardens (RBG) - a world-renowned visitor attraction with over 300 acres of landscaped gardens, and plenty of family activities including the new Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway where you can climb high into the treetops for a completely new experience of Kew. Good family days out in Surrey idea.
Wembley Stadium Tour (24 miles)
Wembley
Wembley Stadium Tour Stroll into the dressing room like a superstar. Limber up in the world's most exclusive warm-up zone. Stride through the tunnel towards the hallowed turf. Climb 107 steps, stand triumphantly in front of the Royal Box to the roar of the crowd. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Lonlon.
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre (24 miles)
Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre - aside from the swimming and diving, facilities include four indoor tennis courts, three pools, three glass-backed squash courts, two sports halls, and a cafe. There is also a creche and nursery.
Dino Safari Adventure Golf (25 miles)
Arkley
Dino Safari Adventure Golf Come and experience 18 holes of fun packed Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf amongst 7 giants of the Jurassic period, cascading waterfalls, flowing streams, lagoons, lush greenery and tropical palm trees.
The Henry Moore Foundation (25 miles)
Much Hadham
The Henry Moore Foundation A great visit for all the family to the beautiful former home of artist Henry Moore. A 70-acre estate including outdoor sculpture gardens, restored house and studios, gallery, refreshments and shop. Please book your visit. DOWTK recommend for a FULL day you undertake this attraction in conjunction with other nearby entertainment.
Hugo's Play Centre (25 miles)
Richmond Upon Thames
Hugo's Play Centre Hugo’s Play Centre has apparently now closed it's doors
Surbiton Raceway (25 miles)
Worcester
Surbiton Raceway Features a Junior Cadet Track for children of 6 years to 11 years old. Measuring approximately 700m and with a rise of some 20ft at the paddock end the pro karts can obtain speeds of up to 68 mph.
Wam Bam Boomerang (25 miles)
Burnham On Crouch
Wam Bam Boomerang Indoor play and party centre, offering dedicated toddler area and much excitement and craziness for the bigger ones.
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre (25 miles)
Potters Bar
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre Monster themed play area with many great and classic features for the under eights, attached to a leisure centre and visible from the pool. Has separate toddler section, suitably equipped.
Scotts Grotto (25 miles)
Ware
Scotts Grotto A labour of love spanning thirty years of labour, some ten thousand pounds and an inestimable weight of shells and coloured glass adorning the walls of this 67ft set of underground tunnels. PLEASE NOTE the limited opening times.
Richmond Pools in the Park (25 miles)
Richmond
Richmond Pools in the Park Both a lido and an indoor pool, the Richmond Pools are part of a sports centre and benefit from their verdant location by the Old Deer Park
Manic Ceramics (25 miles)
Abergavenny
Manic Ceramics Create your own pottery masterpieces, with help from friendly, experienced staff.
The Priory Lido (25 miles)
Ware
The Priory Lido Heated outdoor main and teaching pools, with tennis and basketball courts adjacent. Now Open from 4th July to Sunday 5th September.

Thanks for all the great things to do in South Ockendon with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Essex can enjoy the great day out as well.



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