If you know of any other great things to do in Strang for kids which aren't listed on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS, please get in contact with us, so we can add them to the website and share the fun places to go with other children - thanks a lot
Family Days Out near to Strang
Duke Track Days (< 1 mile)
Jurby
Duke Track Days Karting thrills for the over 8s, minimum height 1.25 metres for specifically designed children's karts.
IOM National Sport Centre (1 miles)
Pulrose
IOM National Sport Centre Leisure pools featuring slides, bubble tubes, geysers and other interactive features. Plus 8 lane competition pool with multi purpose movable floors for more serious swimming.
Groudle Glen Railway (1 miles)
Douglas
Groudle Glen Railway If you can catch them open then it's a lovely day for small folk keen on trains or a perfect introduction to them. Steam trains and cliff top tea room.
Manx Museum (2 miles)
Douglas
Manx Museum Bursting with fascinating artefacts and treasures. The Museum reveals the Story of Mann through film, exhibitions and interactive displays. It is the perfect place to discover Manx history and culture, with a fun series of discovery trails for kids aged 5 to 12.
Manx Fun Farm (2 miles)
Onchan
Manx Fun Farm Multi level adventure play barn with toddler area plus atmospheric laser tag for all ages.
Manx Electric Railway (2 miles)
Douglas
Manx Electric Railway For the best coastal views there is no better way to travel then the Manx Electric Railway. It weaves its way up and down along the eastern side of the island.
Isle of Man Steam Railway (2 miles)
Douglas
Isle of Man Steam Railway The train passes through the countryside. From all sides are trees, grasslands and farms. In the distant on one side, the sea. Never has there been a more pleasant way to travel 15 miles.
Laxey Wheel (4 miles)
Laxey
Laxey Wheel Not a full day's worth but an interesting stop: this is the largest working waterwheel in the world!
Mann Cat Sanctuary (4 miles)
Santon
Mann Cat Sanctuary Not a full day and slightly surreal but a very worthy cause: a vast host of rescued cats and kittens meowing about for your pleasure. An important lesson for the kids about looking after animals.
Manx Wildlife Trust (6 miles)
St Johns
Manx Wildlife Trust Excellent hiking and picnicking territory, especially if they like their bugs and birds.
The Great Laxey Mine Railway (6 miles)
Laxey
The Great Laxey Mine Railway Ride in a tiny carriage along the half mile of ancient miner routes, past the world's largest remaining waterwheel.
Grenaby Estates Equestrian Centre (6 miles)
Grenaby Malew
Grenaby Estates Equestrian Centre offer on site rides, cross country route and recognised Pony Club with associated events.
Silverdale Glen (6 miles)
Ballasalla
Silverdale Glen Play area, boating lake and famous water powered merry go round. Waterfalls and lilly ponds in adjacent woodland over little wooden bridge.
The Manx Aviation and Military Museum (6 miles)
Malew
The Manx Aviation and Military Museum Through the fascinating display of gathered artefacts and memorabilia etc., MAPS hopes to convey the rich heritage of this part of the Island’s history for all to appreciate.
Peel Castle (8 miles)
Peel
Peel Castle Overlooking picturesque Peel harbour is the ancient castle and island fortress of Peel Castle set on St Patrick's Isle, where you can unwrap the layers of Manx history within the castle's magnificent walls.
Fenella Beach aka Peel Beach (8 miles)
Peel
Fenella Beach aka Peel Beach Sandy beach by the castle good for sandcastles and paddling.
Ballahimmin Riding and Pony Trekking Cen (8 miles)
Cronk Y Voddy
Ballahimmin Riding and Pony Trekking Cen Lessons and trekking from 4 years plus with optional pony leading walk outs to ease into it for first timers.
The House of Manannan (8 miles)
Peel
The House of Manannan The Island’s mythological sea god, Manannan, welcomes you to his fascinating Kingdom and guides you through the Island’s rich Celtic, Viking and Maritime past.
Old House of Keys (8 miles)
Castletown
Old House of Keys Manx National Heritage has restored the Old House of Keys to provide visitors with an insight into the political life and times of the Island.
Castle Rushen (8 miles)
Castletown
Castle Rushen Situated in the heart of Castletown, the Island’s ancient capital, Castle Rushen is one of Europe’s most finely preserved medieval castles and fortress of the Kings and Lords of Mann.
Nautical Museum Isle of Man (8 miles)
Castletown
Nautical Museum Isle of Man The Nautical Museum is a fascinating ‘tardis like’ building, originating from the discovery of the 18th century armed yacht, the ‘Peggy’, walled up in her boat cellar and now seen as being of 'extraordinary' maritime importance on the National Historic Ships Register.
Pennybridge Riding School (9 miles)
Kirk Michael
Pennybridge Riding School BHS approved facility offering lessons, scenic and beach hacks, riding simulator and recognised Pony Club.
Discover Diving (11 miles)
Ballasalla
Discover Diving Runs snorkelling courses for the whole family (over 8 years) and scuba diving courses for over 12s, all in the beautiful blue waters off the IOM coast.
Cregneash Village Folk Museum (11 miles)
Cregneash
Cregneash Village Folk Museum A living museum of a Manx upland crofting community including thatched cottages and farm buildings illustrating a traditional way of life around the 19th and early 20th century.
Mooragh Park (12 miles)
Ramsey
Mooragh Park Offering crazy golf, adventure play areas, BMX course, boating and a splash pad water play zone.
The Venture Centre (15 miles)
Maughold
The Venture Centre Activities include: Archery, Air rifle training, Assault course with ZipLines, Abseiling, Kayaking and Canoeing, Dinghy sailing, Gorge walking, Orienteering, Raft building and Power boating. Phew!
Monreith Animal World (39 miles)
Newton Stewart
Monreith Animal World Set in twelve acres of scenic countryside, the animals are placed in a circular route around the park, taking in a peaceful pondside walk. There are seats and picnic tables along the route, along with toilet stops.
Whithorn Cradle of Christianity (39 miles)
WIgtownshire
Whithorn Cradle of Christianity Founded by St. Ninian in the 5th century this is the site of the first Christian church in Scotland, later becoming the cathedral church of Galloway. The ongoing archaeological excavation is partially open to visitors. In the museum itself is a significant collection of early Christian stones.
Logan Botanic Garden (44 miles)
Stranraer
Logan Botanic Garden Scotlands Most Exotic Garden. Because of the influence of the Gulf Stream, a remarkable collection of bizarre and beautiful plants flourishes outside, making this Garden a plantsmans paradise.
Exploris (45 miles)
Portaferry
Exploris An award-winning aquarium with daily touch tank sessions so you can get really close to our underwater friends and it hosts one of the largest open sea tanks in the UK. There are also changing marine exhibitions and other activities and displays.
Billy Bears Fun Centre (45 miles)
Whitehaven
Billy Bears Fun Centre For under-sixes, climbing frames, bouncy castle, slides, cars, baby walkers. Small and friendly
St Bees Beach (45 miles)
St Bees
St Bees Beach The beach is a magnificent shingle with dozens of varieties of rock sloping down to good red sand. Safe for swimming but no lifeguard cover.
Jungle Jacks (45 miles)
Whitehaven
Jungle Jacks Located within Whitehaven Sports Centre. Bright, safe and colourful adventure soft play for under 10s. Creche also on site.
Castle Ward (46 miles)
Strangford
Castle Ward Your children can immerse themselves in the Victorian Past at Castle Ward. There's also a farmyard to visit and an adventure play area.
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (46 miles)
Ravenglass
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Runs for seven-miles from the coastal village of Ravenglass through two of Lakeland's 'loveliest valleys' to Dalegarth station and visitor centre in Eskdale.
Brighouse Bay Trekking (47 miles)
Borgue Kirkcudbright
Brighouse Bay Trekking Lessons from 7 plus, Weenie Rides from 5, starter and walking treks from 8 years, plus fast and beach hacks, and own a pony days.
Muncaster Castle (47 miles)
Ravenglass
Muncaster Castle 70 acre garden for the kids to run wild in. Win a prize if you answer the questions correctly in the indoor MeadowVole maze. Visit the World Owl Centre and get up close at the daily display. Interactive computer?s, playground, cafe‚ shops and events programme. Historic Haunted Castle!
Cream o Galloway (49 miles)
Castle Douglas
Cream o Galloway Our fabulous adventure playground includes the indoor 'Smugglers Warren' with underground tunnels and climbing towers, and the Pirate Ship for Under 6s.
Outside, explore an extensive Play Area including Pedal Karts, Flying Fox, 3D Maze and Viewing Tower.
Choose from 30 ice cream flavours made here on our organic farm.
Ballywhiskin Open Farm (49 miles)
Newtownards
Ballywhiskin Open Farm At Ballywhiskin you'll get a chance to see many rare breeds as well as goats, sheep, geese, bronze turkeys, bantums, hens and birds in a natural environment.
Monkey Madhouse (50 miles)
Workington
Monkey Madhouse A bright, colourful and safe environment for the kids to run themselves ragged on the custom equipment. Suitable for 0 to 10s, Height Restriction 1.40 metres.
Thanks for all the great things to do in Strang with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and 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, horse riding, 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, outdoor play at the best local parks, 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 Isle of Man can enjoy the great day out as well.
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