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Family Days Out near to Stansted Mountfitchet
Mountfitchet Castle (< 1 mile)
Stansted Mountfitchet
Mountfitchet Castle Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 is the only motte & bailey castle in the world that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site.
A unique time capsule that is steeped in history, enabling the visitor to travel back to Norman England and experience life as it was in 1066.
The House on the Hill Toy Museum (< 1 mile)
Stansted Mountfitchet
The House on the Hill Toy Museum This is the largest privately-owned toy museum in Europe with over 80,000 individual items
of mixed antiquity on display, based on the collection of one man who started in 1946 by buying a Hornby train set with his pocket money.
Play Space (1 miles)
Bishops Stortford
Play Space The huge range of colourful play equipment in this spacious facility is separated into several sections for age suitability: under 2s, under 4s and over 4s. So there's less fear of anyone getting squashed!
1st Bowl Bishops Stortford (2 miles)
Bishops Stortford
1st Bowl Bishops Stortford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Hatfield Forest (3 miles)
Bishop Stortford
Hatfield Forest Extraordinary woodland involving trees of up to 1200 years old. Great for outdoor play, hiking and picnicking. Please note the adjacent car park has seasonally limited opening.
Adventure Island Play Barn (5 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.
The Henry Moore Foundation (6 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.
Coco Nuts Play Ltd (8 miles)
Dunmow
Coco Nuts Play Ltd Multi tiered frame indoor play facility with dedicated toddler areas and varying bonus features! Outside play area with bouncy castle open May to September. Parties hosted in animal themed rooms.
Audley End Minature Railway (8 miles)
Saffron Walden
Audley End Minature Railway A delightful 1.5 mile ride on Lord Braybrooke's private 10 and a quarter inch gauge railway through Estate woodland. The children all enjoy looking out for the teddies that live in the woods!
Wild n Wacky (9 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.
Audley End House and Park (9 miles)
Saffron Walden
Audley End House and Park Audley End is a Jacobean house set in a serpentine park. The park was designed by Lancelot Brown in 1763 It contains a circular temple and a bridge over the River Cam - loads of events go on through the summer - check website for details
Tumble Downs (9 miles)
Saffron Walden
Tumble Downs Children and adults will love this new centre - there is lots to keep the children amused whilst the parents relax in the Tumble Downs cafe area with comfortable sofas. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Essex
Manic Ceramics (10 miles)
Abergavenny
Manic Ceramics Create your own pottery masterpieces, with help from friendly, experienced staff.
The Priory Lido (11 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.
RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve (11 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.
Scotts Grotto (11 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.
Rye House Gatehouse (12 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 (12 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+!
Hartham Pool and Gym (13 miles)
Hertford
Hartham Pool and Gym Offers a large range of activities, including: Learner pool; children's fun sessions; Aqua Aerobics; range of swimming lessons for children and adults; over 50's swim; special needs sessions; pre/post natal exercise classes; and school holiday activities.
Hertford Museum (13 miles)
Hertford
Hertford Museum Come and explore Hertford Museum! Discover our play shop, handle fossils and see moving old toys! We also have gallery trails and discovery bags comprising of objects and activities available to use free of charge and to accompany your visit.
Lee Valley Boat Centre (14 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.
Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park (14 miles)
Braintree
Great Notley Discovery Centre and Park A whole day's worth, including a sensory trail, endless play equipment suitable for multiple age groups, cycle hire centre, fishing, visitor centre and bistro, sports and educational facilities, plus an extensive events programme.
Linton Zoo (14 miles)
Linton
Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing enjoyable family days out in Cambridgeshire. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Grevy's Zebra, Snow Leopards, Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others.
Royston Cave (14 miles)
Royston
Royston Cave Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 13th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. Its most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings - a knights templar cave in the middle of Hertfordshire?
Imperial War Museum Duxford (15 miles)
Duxford
Imperial War Museum Duxford One of the world's most spectacular aviation heritage complexes with 200 aircraft, the American Air Museum and a fine collection of military vehicles plus special exhibitions including, the Normandy Experience and Monty. The Museum holds four Air Shows, a Military Vehicle Show plus other events throughout the year.
Royston Museum (15 miles)
Royston
Royston Museum A significant and varied collection of exhibits, especially glass and ceramic work.
Lee Valley Regional Park (15 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.
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (15 miles)
Royston
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre Children's Indoor Soft Play Centre based in Royston Leisure Centre
Celtic Harmony Camp (15 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.
Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker (15 miles)
Kelvedon Hatch
Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker Come and witness the three lives of the bunker starting with its role as an RAF ROTOR Station, then a brief period as a civil defence centre through to its most recent life as a Regional Government HQ. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel, possibly even the Prime Minister!
Essex Outdoor Activities (15 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!
Lee Valley Park Farms (15 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.
Admirals Park (15 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.
Paradise Wildlife Park (15 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.
West Park Pitch Putt and Crazy Golf (15 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.
Crazy Kids Adventure Play (16 miles)
Braintree
Crazy Kids Adventure Play An exciting wonderland of fantasy and adventure play awaits! A massive, air conditioned, modern warehouse fitted out for high adventure and excitement in a controlled and monitored environment. This is children's playtime entertainment at it's very best and safest.
Namco Funscape Braintree (16 miles)
Braintree
Namco Funscape Braintree Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Cineworld Braintree (16 miles)
Braintree
Cineworld Braintree Family friendly cinema chain with all the latest kid's films and more to chill out together on a wet weekend.
Tenpin Chelmsford (16 miles)
Chelmsford
Tenpin Chelmsford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre (16 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.
Braintree Swimming Centre (16 miles)
Braintree
Braintree Swimming Centre Facility includes a great family fun orientated pool, with slide and interactive equipment. Children must be under 8 years to use this pool and acompanied by a parent or an adult.
Fairlands Valley Park (16 miles)
Stevenage
Fairlands Valley Park Activities include sailing, bell boats and dragon boats, costello cafe, paddling pools and children's play area. New to the park is a state of the art climbing wall. They also offer water sport themed children's parties.
Waltham Abbey Gardens (16 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.
Potstop (17 miles)
Knebworth
Potstop Our paint-your-own pottery studio is
suitable for all ages: come and get creative! Choose from our range of pottery blanks – from mugs, jugs and flowerpots to animal collectibles and moneyboxes – there’s something for everyone! We’ve lots of ideas to get you started and refreshments to keep you going!
Cheeky Monkeys Jungle Adventure (17 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!
Laser Mayhem (17 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.
Cheeky Chimps Funhouse (17 miles)
Haverhill
Cheeky Chimps Funhouse Wildlife themed soft adventure play with age appropriate sections including a baby room.
Also has private room for nursing mothers.
Gosfield Lake Resort (17 miles)
Halstead
Gosfield Lake Resort The activities on site are wide-ranging from the gentle relaxation of Fishing, to the excitement of Water Skiing together with a variety of other leisure activities all catered for at one location. A pleasant safe environment for family fun and relaxation.
Lee Valley White Water Centre (17 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.
East Town Park Countryside Centre (17 miles)
Haverhill
East Town Park Countryside Centre The car park and children's play area for two to 12 year-olds are near to the centre and there is an easy access trail that takes you around some of the interesting features on the landscape and introduces you to the wildlife in the park. Regular events held.
Kidzone Haverhill (17 miles)
Haverhill
Kidzone Haverhill Multi-level climbing and adventure area with lots of different areas to play in in this great indoor play centre in Suffolk.
Brook End Gardens (17 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!
Haverhill Snooker and Bowl (17 miles)
Haverhill
Haverhill Snooker and Bowl 8 computerised, fully automated bowling lanes, 18 snooker tables, pool tables and darts facilities. Also features a 10' x 8' giant screen for massive sports action and a video game area.
Shepreth Wildlife Park (17 miles)
Royston
Shepreth Wildlife Park There are many different animals at Shepreth Wildlife Park just waiting to meet you. So come along and enjoy a great day out - and remember, your visit helps us to help the animals.
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!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Stevenage (17 miles)
Stevenage
AMF Hollywood Bowl Stevenage Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre (17 miles)
Royston
Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre Runs skiing lessons throughout the year. Junior Club caters for tots up to late teens at all levels of ability, with friendly, experienced instructors.
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.
Knebworth House Gardens and Park (18 miles)
Knebworth
Knebworth House Gardens and Park Spend the day exploring extensive Gardens, Maze, Dinosaur Trail, a House full of treasures, Adventure Playground, (includes thrill slides, bouncy castle, Tarzan trails and more) Miniature Railway, Gift shop. Bring a picnic or visit our tea room. Special events throughout the year. All set in a 250 acre country park.
Colne Valley Railway (18 miles)
Castle Hedingham
Colne Valley Railway Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway. A pretty line, relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. A large and varied collection of operational vintage steam and diesel engines, carriages and wagons that represent much of our Railway Heritage is available to explore around.
North Herts Leisure Centre (18 miles)
Letchworth
North Herts Leisure Centre has a Tropical Wave Pool perfectly designed to relax and unwind in. Slide on down our wacky Water Flume or enter the super Tropical Pool, which boasts a fun Wave Machine. There is also a children's Swan Slide and 'Froggy Fountain' Water Squirter.
Old MacDonald's Farm (18 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
Rollercity (18 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Rollercity - the only purpose-built skating rink in Hertfordshire, perfect for all the family. The venue is available for lessons, public skating and private parties - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Zorbit (18 miles)
Waltham Cross
Zorbit Recommended 8yrs plus, Zorbiting is a safe exciting high and a really unique experience.
Wandlebury Country Park (19 miles)
Cambridge
Wandlebury Country Park A natural adventure playground: explore the Iron Age Ring ditch and 100 acres of woodland and meadows. Space to picnic, play games, walk on gentle chalk hills and enjoy the wildlife and our highland cattle. Lots of special events through the year for all the family. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cambridge with kids.
Teamworks Karting Letchworth (19 miles)
Letchworth Garden City
Teamworks Karting Letchworth For 8+. fleet of karts are specially designed to allow youngsters to race at their own pace. They can limit the power for younger drivers as they learn how to drive, and teach all the skills needed to win on the track. They also do parties!
Bedfords Park Visitor Centre (19 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!
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park (19 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Gosling Sports, Ski and Board Park Dry ski and nursery slopes with beginner sessions available and many courses to improve. Adventure soft play inside the sports centre, and many sporting opportunities.
Jungle Mania Play Centre (19 miles)
Welwyn Garden City
Jungle Mania Play Centre A fab indoor play structure with three feature-packed levels and a separate toddlers area, containing a whole host of enjoyable and educational activities. Jungle Mania has over 65 play features
Letchworth Outdoor Pool (19 miles)
Letchworth
Letchworth Outdoor Pool Open May to September, this is a pleasant outdoor heated swim facility with toddler splash pool and fun floats.
Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn (19 miles)
Fulbourn
Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn Come and have fun at Cheeky Monkeys Playbarn - where you can whiz down slides, climb across rope bridges, squeeze through the rollers, wriggle through the chimney stack or relax in the ball pit! Outdoors you can drive the play combine and tractors, explore the house or dig in the sandpit, jump on the sputnik or cuddle the pets.
Hatfield House and Park (20 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield House and Park You can enjoy the manicured garden, extensive park, 7 (soon to be 9) unique shops, a busy restaurant, a children's play area and a shortly to be opened childrenâÂÂs adventure playground featuring a model of Hatfield House as a centerpiece and a renowned sculpture exhibition.
Hatfield Kids Funzone (20 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield Kids Funzone Hatfield Kids Funzone, is a large indoor muti-level soft play centre
Birchwood Indoor Play Area (20 miles)
Hatfield
Birchwood Indoor Play Area A Softplay Centre on three levels for Toddlers and Children to enjoy.
A variety of slides, tunnels and ladders to keep them entertained for hours.
Bramston Sports Centre (20 miles)
Witham
Bramston Sports Centre Main and teaching pools, fun and diving pool with flume, and plenty of varied sporting opportunities.
Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery (20 miles)
Colchester
Ponyland at The Dutch Nursery This pleasant child friendly enterprise offers pony rides, pony care sessions and pony themed birthday parties. For all things equine, this is your place!
Shaws Corner (20 miles)
Welwyn
Shaws Corner Charming, National Trust maintained home of the famous author, now also hosting family days, craft days and more. By no means a full day, but a delightful and instructive stop off between thrills.
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre (20 miles)
Hitchin
Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre Indoor Soft Play Centre with Multi-Zone Play Frame, Baby and Toddler area. Ball Pools, Wendy House, Slide and Lots of Toys. Term Time Activities, Birthday Parties, Disco's and of course Coffee, Lunch, Snacks and Dinners too! Perfect for Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Childminders and Groups.
Wimpole Home Farm (20 miles)
Royston
Wimpole Home Farm Hidden amongst the trees, the Adventure Playground is a popular spot with those who love to climb, slide, scramble and swing, while tiny tots enjoy their own play area and mini pedal tractors. Rare breeds animals - seasonal events - check website for details.
Hatfield Swim Centre (20 miles)
Hatfield
Hatfield Swim Centre The uniquely designed 33m pool allows a full length to to be swum in either shallow or deep water. The separate Learner Pool and D Pool offer the opportunity to build water confidence in younger children or individuals with their parents in a safe and fun environment.
Lee Valley Athletics Centre (20 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.
Rollerbowl (21 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.
Space 2 Play (21 miles)
Hitchin
Space 2 Play Large indoor soft play centre in huge 10,000 sq feet building. Secure gated entry, CCTV, separate toddler and baby areas with go Karts and one of the first indoor zip wires in the country. Food freshly prepared on the premises and they even do Sunday roasts!
Paycockes (21 miles)
Coggeshall
Paycockes Marvel at the stunning woodcarving and elaborate panelling inside this merchant's house. Outside, there is a beautiful and tranquil cottage garden.
Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre (21 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.
British Schools Museum (21 miles)
Hitchin
British Schools Museum Interactive museum depicting schooling throughout the ages, complete with tour, games, and plenty of archaic studying equipment.
Worth a trip for the look on their face when you tell them you're taking them to a school on their day out!
Brentwood Karting (21 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.
Pots of Art Ceramics Studio - Hitchin (21 miles)
Hitchin
Pots of Art Ceramics Studio - Hitchin Paint your own pottery studio, build a bear parties and decopatch. There is so much to do at Pots of Art - one of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Hertfordshire
Coggeshall Grange Barn (21 miles)
Coggeshall
Coggeshall Grange Barn 13th-century monastic barn. One of Europe's oldest timber-framed buildings, it has a cathedral-like interior and is linked to a local Cistercian abbey. Inside the barn hosts an exhibition of local woodcarving, tools and a collection of agricultural carts.
Clare Castle Country Park (21 miles)
Sudbury
Clare Castle Country Park Clare Castle Country Park is a beautiful quiet area to relax, play, get close to nature and learn about Clare's fascinating history.
Northaw Great Wood (21 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.
Cherry Hinton Water Play Area (21 miles)
Cambridge
Cherry Hinton Water Play Area two paddling pool with a connecting bridge with an attached play area max depth 0.4 metres - open may to semptember
Tenpin Cambridge (21 miles)
Cambridge
Tenpin Cambridge Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Tenpin Cambridge has 28 lanes!
Hitchin Swimming Centre (21 miles)
Hitchin
Hitchin Swimming Centre Heated indoor and outdoor pools, with both types of toddler pool too and Poolside Baby Seats! (Open between 29th May - 12th September) - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
Fulwell Cross Swimming Pool (21 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.
Hertfordshire Sports Village (21 miles)
Hatfield
Hertfordshire Sports Village Hertfordshire Sports Village - tons of sports including swimming programs - check weblink for more details
Romford Ice Arena (21 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.
Team Sport North London (21 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.
Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure (22 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.
Parkside Pools (22 miles)
Cambridge
Parkside Pools Swimming Pool - 25m fitness pool and combined teaching and diving pool with moveable floor - plus Leisure Pool - with 2 flumes
Treasures of South Cambridge Trail (22 miles)
Cambridge
Treasures of South Cambridge Trail An exciting way to explore a new town whilst learning something new and enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air. Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the best sights with Cambridgeshire Treasure Trails. Trails can be downloaded and completed in your own time, anytime.
Kidspace Romford (22 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.
Namco Funscape Romford (22 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!
Scudamores Punting Company (22 miles)
Cambridge
Scudamores Punting Company A variety of guided tours, treasure hunts and special events, or just punting about on the river. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Cambridge with kids.
Playzone at the Furzefield Centre (22 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.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (22 miles)
Cambridge
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Lots of things to do for kids and a lot of it dinosaur related - mega bonus!!
Whipple Museum of the History of Science (22 miles)
Cambridge
Whipple Museum of the History of Science I have been told has: 12 activity boxes for young children (our 2 and 5 year olds love them) and soon to be reinstated bright shiny new Victoral parlour PLay area
Waltham Forest Pool and Track (22 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.
Cambridge Museum of Technology (22 miles)
Cambridge
Cambridge Museum of Technology The museum showsx the history of power through the ages - check website for details
Funky Fun House (23 miles)
Cambridge
Funky Fun House - lots of fantastic facilities including big slides, a tubular helter skelter, some air cannons which fire foam balls, and lots of challenging climbing surfaces.
Junglee Fun Hornchurch (23 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.
Hornchurch Sports Centre (23 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.
Valentines Mansion and Gardens (23 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.
Tumble In The Jungle (23 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.
Dagenham Swimming Pool (23 miles)
Dagenham
Dagenham Swimming Pool Swimming facility with 1m springboard.
Jesus Green Pool (23 miles)
Cambridge
Jesus Green Pool Unheated outdoor swim facility with natural windbreak.
Kidzbiz Indoor Playcentre (23 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.
Sobell Leisure Centre (23 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
Cafe Kidz (23 miles)
Biggleswade
Cafe Kidz We are a children's indoor soft play area, catering for 0 – 7 year olds. We offer an hour's play while mums, dads, grandparents, or childminders can watch their little ones in the comfort of our coffee shop and enjoy a freshly ground coffee and a luxury cake or muffin!
London Colney Recreation Centre (24 miles)
London Colney
London Colney Recreation Centre Within the gym there are a surprising variety of child oriented options, including tots to teens sports training, a great range of activity camps, swimming and theme parties - a creche is also available.
Tropical Wings World of Wildlife (24 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.
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre (24 miles)
St Albans
DJ's Jungle Adventure Soft Play Centre - huge inddor play centre with separate play areas for toddlers and bigger kids. So you can have a sit down and a cup of tea while the kids run themselves ragged - job done!!
Leyton Leisure Lagoon (24 miles)
East London
Leyton Leisure Lagoon Teaching and standard pools, as well as a big fun flume. Also houses a creche.
Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre (24 miles)
Basildon
Tumbletown Children's Indoor Play Centre - is a children's indoor soft play centre for babies to big kids.
East Anglian Railway Museum (24 miles)
Wakes Colne
East Anglian Railway Museum An open air museum where the preserved buildings on site form parts of the museum itself and you stroll between sections. For kids who like trains this will be a proper treat, and they also host regular child oriented fun days with Thomas and more.
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!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Basildon (24 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!
Adventure World (24 miles)
London Colney
Adventure World The Adventure World soft play area caters for children aged 6 months to 11 years with 3 dedicated areas of fun, under 2's, under 5's and 5 - 11 years. Warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer it's the perfect place to escape whatever the weather.
Brooks Farm (24 miles)
Waltham Forest
Brooks Farm Brooks Farm is a wonderful visitor's attraction based inside Skeltons Lane Park.
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.
Big Space Indoor Play Centre (24 miles)
Harpenden
Big Space Indoor Play Centre Parent friendly equipment so you can join in or watch more easily - Over 300m2 of Adventure Play Equipment for kids up to 12yrs including Freefall and Wavy Slides - Coffee Bar and lounge - one of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with children in Hertfordshire
Stubbers Adventure Centre (24 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.
The Little Gym (24 miles)
Harpenden
The Little Gym The premier gymnastics- based children’s development programme for boys and girls aged 10 months to 12 years.
Creepy Crawlies Play Centre (24 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.
Museum of St Albans (25 miles)
St Albans
Museum of St Albans Tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day, with many fun special exhibits and a wildlife garden with children's trail.
Lee Valley Ice Rink (25 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.
Basildon Bowl and Quasar (25 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.
Partyman World Of Play (25 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.
Kartsport (25 miles)
Cambourne
Kartsport Recently relocated from Essex and now able to offer a UK first: indoor and outdoor karting at the same site! With electric karts and an inflatable circuit for 4yrs and up, all the way up to the proper roary scary versions we all know and love. And whatever the weather!
Dinky Dancers (25 miles)
Luton
Dinky Dancers Our programme combines an exciting mix of dance activities, P.E. and musical fun to develop children’s creativity and physicality.
Cheeky Monkeez (25 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.
Zebra Ceramics (25 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.
Clown Town Indoor Playcentre (25 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.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink (25 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 (25 miles)
Alexandra Park
Little Dinosaurs Indoor and outdoor play areas for year round gentle family fun in a friendly and nurturing atmosphere.
Namco Funscape Dagenham (25 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!
Marsh Farm Country Park (25 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.
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio (25 miles)
St Albans
Pots of Art Ceramic Studio Come and have fun painting your own original masterpiece, even if you don't think you're artistic! With our help, stencils and stamps you can create an original work of art. We have Pottery Painting, Build A Bear and Decopatch - great fun for all the family.
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 Lodge (25 miles)
Sandy
The Lodge An RSPB reserve with minor exhibitions and seasonal, child oriented events in The Lodge itself, as well as outdoor trails and bird or wildlife spotting.
RSPB Nature Reserve (25 miles)
Sandy
RSPB Nature Reserve This is the headquarters for the RSPB. The Lodge reserve has two nature trails (the heath trail and the quarry trail), which are 3.5 km long in total. Lots of events throughout the year - check the weblink for details.
High Sports Eastham (25 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
AMF Hollywood Bowl Finchley (25 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!
Finchley Lido (25 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
Harpers at Westminster Lodge (25 miles)
St Albans
Harpers at Westminster Lodge The 33 metre pool boasts diving boards, flumes and inflatables with an additional teaching pool. The centre also features outdoor crazy golf, tennis courts and athletics facilities.
Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre (25 miles)
Crouch End
Playaway Indoor Soft Play Centre Playaway has apparently closed down - let me know if you know differently
Park Road Leisure Centre (26 miles)
Hornsey
Park Road Leisure Centre Main pool, small pool and outdoor lido - apparently has giant glide, waves and water features.
Verulamium Museum (26 miles)
St Albans
Verulamium Museum recreated Roman rooms - hands-on Discovery Areas - video presentations - touch screen databases - some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean
Finsbury Park (26 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.
Strikes (26 miles)
Sudbury
Strikes Child friendly ten pin bowling with an exciting laserquest facility also on site.
Discover Childrens Story Centre (26 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.
Luton Regional Sports Centre (26 miles)
Luton
Luton Regional Sports Centre Luton Regional is the busiest and largest centre in the brand. Its open 7 days a week and has space to accommodate multi events at the same time. Surrounded by 60 acres of parkland and sports fields we can offer a vast range of indoor and outdoor activities.
The Castle Climbing Centre (26 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.
Clissold Park (26 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.
Scribbles Ceramics (26 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.
Layer Marney Tower (26 miles)
Colchester
Layer Marney Tower A great place to visit whether you are planning to exhaust the children in the play area or enjoy the tranquility of the garden. The view from the roof shows the church, outbuildings, play area, gardens, estate and wildlife walk.
National Horse Racing Museum (26 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 (26 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.
Off Road Action Park (26 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.
Rowans Tenpin Bowl (26 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.
Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre (26 miles)
Biggleswade
Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre One of the UK's Largest Bird of Prey Centres - with over 300 birds and displays throughout the day - ring for details or check their website (it isn't actually working at the moment though)
Fired Treasures Pottery Cafe (26 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.
SpyMasters (26 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 (26 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.
Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour (26 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.
Namco Funscape Luton (26 miles)
Luton
Namco Funscape Luton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Kentwell Hall (26 miles)
Sudbury
Kentwell Hall A beautiful moated Tudor Mansion, with extensive moated gardens and rare breeds farm. Famous for award winning Special Events from its Tudor Time Travel experience to its ultra scary Halloween Event, Sacresville - the site for a fright. Also Victorian and 1940s daily life. Its just as good to visit when there's no Special event to explore House, Gardens & Farm.
London Fields Lido (27 miles)
Hackney
London Fields Lido This fantastic outdoor heated lido was re-opened in October 2006
Stockwood Discovery Centre (27 miles)
Luton
Stockwood Discovery Centre With interactive display, variety of gardens, children play area, special events and activities, bee gallery and much more, it is a wonderful visitor attraction and museum.
Collection highlights include the Wenlok Jug, the Shillington gold coin hoard and the Mossman collection – Britain's largest public collection of horse-drawn vehicles.
Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre (27 miles)
Luton
Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre Wardown Swimming and Leisure Centre offers Fun Time Splash with mats and slides, Inflatable and Slide Sessions, Diving Boards, Kidz Around Pool Parties, Holiday activities, and Free Swimming (for 16 or under and 60 or over).
Newham Leisure Centre (27 miles)
Plaistow
Newham Leisure Centre Swimming pools with waterfalls, large water slide, water jets and cave area
Archway Leisure Centre (27 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.
2012 Olympic Park Tour (27 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
Butterfly World (27 miles)
St Albans
Butterfly World Fantastic array of butterflies and lovely grounds. Much to see and a good educational slant is applied.
Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre (27 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.
Freightliners Farm (27 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.
Colchester Zoo (27 miles)
Colchester
Colchester Zoo One of the finest zoos in Europe with over 250 species of animals set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. A great place to go if you are looking for family days out in Essex.
Belhus Park Leisure Centre (27 miles)
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.
Rayleigh Mount (27 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.
Hackney City Farm (27 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.
Museum of Childhood (27 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.
High Sports Hackney (27 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
Small Monsters (27 miles)
Stanford-le-Hope
Small Monsters is an indoor adventure play area for the under five's and their parents.
Parliament Hill Lido (28 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.
Revolution Karting (28 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.
Royal Air Force Museum London (28 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.
Abbey Fields Play Park (28 miles)
Colchester
Abbey Fields Play Park Grassy slopes for running and rolling, adventure playground and a heated outdoor swimming pool in summer.
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve (28 miles)
Colchester
Abberton Reservoir Nature Reserve Great for rambling, bird watching and nature photography; there's also a visitor centre. In the spring there is the unusual sight of Cormorants nesting in trees, one of the few places in Britain where they do this
Aldenham Country Park (28 miles)
Elstree
Aldenham Country Park Aldenham Country Park - rare breeds farm - children's adventure play area - 100 acre wood ( a recreation of all the features found in the Winnie the Pooh stories ) - 175 acres of woodland walks - sailing, fishing, meadows, reservoir, annual craft fairs and events - refreshments kiosk - picnic area
Lakeside Karting (28 miles)
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.
Jungle Adventure (28 miles)
Colchester
Jungle Adventure Huge jungle themed indoor adventure play offering terrific features like aerial glides, ball pools it rains in, cannons, trampolines, assault course and more. In the toddler sensory zone everything apparently comes to life, including a talking tree!
Legacy XS Centre (28 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!
Rayleigh Megazone (28 miles)
Rayleigh
Rayleigh Megazone A unique, multi age family laser game, staff controlled and easy to follow.
Monkey Bizzness (28 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
Golders Hill Park (28 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.
CJs Bowling (28 miles)
Hockley
CJs Bowling 12 tenpin bowling lanes with free entry kiddie soft play area also on site. Cafe plus pro shop.
Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium (28 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.
Futures Fun Factory (28 miles)
Luton
Futures Fun Factory Our indoor soft play centre is an ideal place for children to have fun in a safe and exciting environment, packed with creative play equipment with dedicated areas for toddlers and babies. Adults can relax in a warm and friendly environment while enjoying some light refreshments from Futures Cafe.
Docklands Light Railway (28 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!
All Star Lanes Brick Lane (28 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.
Partyman World of Play (28 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.
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey (28 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.
Wet n Wild at Waterfront Leisure Centre (28 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.
Grays Beach Riverside Park (28 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.
Museum of London Docklands (28 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.
Belvedere Splash Park (28 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.
British Music Experience (28 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.
Thames Barrier Info and Learning Centre (28 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’.
London Canal Museum (28 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.
High Sports Hendon (28 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
Worcester Swimming Pool (28 miles)
Worcester
Worcester Swimming Pool Swimming facilities with diving and fun pools. Diving area has 1 and 3m springboards and a 5m platform.
Soccer Skills School (28 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.
Topsy Turvy World (28 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.
Museum of London (29 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.
Woodup Pool (29 miles)
Maldon
Woodup Pool A very basic salt water bathing pool with an area of sand at one end. Open May to September. It should be noted they do not have lifeguards. Currently undergoing changes, call before going.
St Katharine Dock and the Tower Trail (29 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.
Tower of London Treasure Trail (29 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.
Corams Fields (29 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.
Gambado Watford (29 miles)
Watford
Gambado Watford A dodgems track, carousel, climbing wall (only open from 4pm Monday- Friday during term time), huge playframe, toddler/ sensory area, licensed Yum Yum cafe, serving healthy options or treats for all, adult lounge with free WiFi and internet access and the icing on the cake fantastic party areas!
London Zoo (29 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.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford (29 miles)
Watford
AMF Hollywood Bowl Watford Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Tower of London (29 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.
TopGolf Watford (29 miles)
Watford
TopGolf Watford Adventurously landscaped golf courses alongside the traditional, the classic game with a modern edge. Although you obviously need some skill to really enjoy it they're family friendly and have options for every budget.
St Paul's Cathedral (29 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.
All Star Lanes Holborn (29 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.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays (29 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!
St Johns Wood Playground (29 miles)
St Johns Wood
St Johns Wood Playground Great little adventure playground with swings, roundabout and climbing frames
Design Museum (29 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.
British Museum (29 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
Tower Bridge Exhibition (29 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
Farmyard Funworld (29 miles)
Watford
Farmyard Funworld Small Farmyard with a large selection of animals - many friendly and able to be handled. Feeding sessions.
Also Close Encounters sessions with snake, lizard spider etc.
London Bridge Experience (29 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.
Unicorn Theatre (29 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.
The Golden Hinde (29 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.
The Cartoon Museum (29 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.
Britain at War Experience (29 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.
Churchills Britain at War Experience (29 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!
Shakespeares Globe Exhibition and Tour (29 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.
Oasis Swimming Pools (29 miles)
Holborn
Oasis Swimming Pools - is a leisure centre with 2 heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor)
Tate Modern (29 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
Harry Potter London Bus Tour (29 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.
Cutty Sark Clipper Ship SUSPENDED (30 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
London Transport Museum (30 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!
Team Sport Tower Bridge (30 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.
Planetarium at the Royal Observatory (30 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.
Madame Tussauds (30 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?
National & International Tennis Academy (30 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Covent Garden (30 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.
London Bicycle Tour Company (30 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.
London Dungeon (30 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?
Original London Sightseeing Tour (30 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.
The XC (30 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
The XC Climbing, Bouldering, Skatepark, High Ropes and indoor caving system in this brand new extreme sports facility in Hemel Hempstead
BFI Film Funday (30 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.
Danish Camp (30 miles)
Bedford
Danish Camp Relaxing days on the riverbank with live jazz music, river trips and boat hire, barbeques and bouncy castle, weather permitting! In winter, stunning views, snowy boat trips and hot food in the family lodge restaurant. Not a full day's worth in winter.
Parents Paradise (30 miles)
Bushey
Parents Paradise Indoor play centre with separate baby and toddler area, over 5's play frame, Go Kart track and Football Arena. Mezzanine floor with pool, air hockey tables and comfy sofas. The Paradise Cafe serves great family meals, snacks and the best coffee this side of Seattle!
Childsplay Adventureland (30 miles)
Colchester
Childsplay Adventureland For the older children there are three ball ponds with slides, a large spooky area fitted with special effects, aerial glide, spiders webs, giant rapids and a cascading ball foundation for them to explore.
Aquasplash (30 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
Aquasplash An exciting Indoor Water Theme Park set in a tropical themed Aztec jungle. With a total of six exhilarating rides and slides and extensive features, it's the best waterpark for miles around.
Silver Blades at Leisureworld (30 miles)
Hemel Hemstead
Silver Blades at Leisureworld Tropical Indoor Water Theme Park - Aquasplash - Silverblades - Ten Pin Bowling, Arcade Machines and Pool Tables - Hotshots - great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hertfordshire.
Hotshots at Leisureworld (30 miles)
Hemel Hemstead
Hotshots at Leisureworld Tropical Indoor Water Theme Park - Aquasplash - Silverblades - Ten Pin Bowling, Arcade Machines and Pool Tables - Hotshots - great idea if you are looking for family days out in Hertfordshire.
BFI London IMAX Cinema (30 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.
The National Gallery (30 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
Hamleys (30 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
Leigh on Sea Beach (30 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
Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre (30 miles)
Colchester
Go Bananas Indoor Soft Play Centre This is the ultimate in climbing frames with over 5000 sq ft on three levels. Children will be entertained for hours as they bounce on the Aztec Ruins; scream in the spook rooms with strobes, smoke machines and skeleton squeeze rollers.
Nelson's Column (30 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.
The Snow Centre (30 miles)
Hemel Hempstead
The Snow Centre The perfect slope, the perfect snow, the perfect location; this is Britain's premier indoor snowsports destination. Designed to deliver the alpine conditions every skier and snowboarder dreams of, you'll find a huge 160m main slope as well as the largest indoor lesson slope in the UK. Both our slopes are over 30m wide and maintained with the perfect snow surface.
Wild Tracks (30 miles)
Newmarket
Wild Tracks 10m wide, 700m tarmac karting circuit and high performance karts - (Minimum height of 4' 11" (1.5m) & 8 years old)
London Duck Tours (30 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.
London RIB Voyages (30 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.
Ripleys Believe It or Not London (30 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!
Natural History Museum Colchester (30 miles)
Colchester
Natural History Museum Colchester A fascinating chance to get closer to nature. Find out about wildlife habitats, biodiversity and climate change in a family friendly environment full of hands on activities.
Castle Park and Gardens (30 miles)
Colchester
Castle Park and Gardens Features include a children's play area, crazy golf & putting green, children's boating lake, cricket ground, traditional cafe, riverside walks, and Hollytrees Museum.
Colchester Castle Museum (30 miles)
Colchester
Colchester Castle Museum Lots of hands-on exhibits of appeal to children and adults alike. Displays on castle prisons, medieval and norman colchester - lots going on.
High Woods Country Park (30 miles)
Colchester
High Woods Country Park Had three superb adventure play areas and also includes woodland, open spaces (ideal for picnics) a lake and wildflower meadows.
Ickworth House Park and Gardens (30 miles)
Bury St Edmunds
Ickworth House Park and Gardens A fantastic country estate in Suffolk. 1800 acres of parkland and woodland surrounding the eccentric Italianate mansion. Great family events, an adventure playground and children’s trails and games make this a great day out. Enjoyed by over 155,000 visitors each year; making it Suffolk’s most visited tourist attraction.
Londons Death Trap (30 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 (30 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!
The London Eye (30 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 (30 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.
London Film Museum (30 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!
Tenpin Colchester (30 miles)
Colchester
Tenpin Colchester Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Colchester Leisure World (30 miles)
Colchester
Colchester Leisure World - has a great leisure pool which boasts 176,000 gallons of water-based fun with 16 features including two 13-metre flumes, river rapids crazy river, waves, geysers, slides and spa pools
Hollytrees Museum (30 miles)
Colchester
Hollytrees Museum Follow the story around this beautiful Georgian building taking in domestic life and childhood in Colchester over the past 300 years. Meet many different characters from the past and experience Colchester's fascinating history.
Trial a Bite Rock and Fossil Tours (30 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.
London Waterbus Canal Trips (30 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?!
Thanks for all the great things to do in Stansted Mountfitchet 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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