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Tamworth Karting Circuit at Priory Park (2 miles)

Tamworth

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

Drayton Manor Theme Park (2 miles)

Tamworth

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

Tamworth Snowdome (2 miles)

Tamworth

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

Ice Skating at Tamworth SnowDome (2 miles)

Tamworth

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

Namco Funscape Tamworth (2 miles)

Tamworth

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

Little Picassos Paint Your Own Pottery (2 miles)

Tamworth

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

Tamworth Castle (3 miles)

Tamworth

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

Pooley Country Park (3 miles)

Polesworth

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

Broomey Croft Children's Farm (3 miles)

Bodymoor

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

Kingsbury Water Park (3 miles)

Sutton Coldfield

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

The Big Play Barn (3 miles)

Tamworth

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

Ash End House Childrens Farm (4 miles)

Tamworth

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

Dunton Stables (4 miles)

Curdworth

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

Garlands Off Road Leisure (6 miles)

Atherstone

Garlands Off Road Leisure A great range of activities from seven years and up (eight for the karts), it's very far from just karting! Fantastic memory material for kids and a good bonding experience for the family doing new stuff together.

Hoar Park (6 miles)

Nuneaton

Hoar Park Including such gems as Arty Party, play areas and the Children's Farm this is easily an afternoon's worth if you have the weather.

Twycross Zoo (7 miles)

Atherstone

Twycross Zoo Set in 50 acres of parkland, Twycross is known throughout the world for its apes and monkeys. This conservation centre breeds endangered species, such as Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Bonobos, Monkeys and Parrots. Here you will Giraffes, Otters Giant Tortoises and Flamingos. Make sure you see the Sealions and Penguins at feeding time and all of our new arrivals.

Plantasia (7 miles)

Mancetter

Plantasia Plantasia - Step inside for an exciting, interactive experience that brings the world of plants to life. Discover their mysteries through our touch-sensitive screens and video presentations – there's plenty to touch, press and smell! Plus Maze World and Wild Walk.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park (7 miles)

Neuneaton

Hartshill Hayes Country Park Large park with adventure playground.

Ace Karting (8 miles)

Nuneaton

Ace Karting An indoor go karting centre with junior and adult karts rurally situated in the midlands. All racewear is provided. Lap times printed after each session. There is an indoor viewing area, party rooms, toilets, outdoor patio and a cafÂ¯Ã‚Â¿Ã‚Â½ serving hot and cold snacks.

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester (8 miles)

Birmingham

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

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland (8 miles)

Birmingham

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

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms (9 miles)

Lichfield

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

Lichfield Heritage Centre (9 miles)

Lichfield

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

Funky Monkeys (9 miles)

Birmingham

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

Scallywags Birmingham (9 miles)

Birmingham

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

Midland Karting (9 miles)

Litchfield

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

Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe (9 miles)

Alrewas

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

Rosliston Forestry Centre (9 miles)

Swadlincote

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

Kingstanding Leisure Centre (10 miles)

Birmingham

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

Heart of England Adventure Park (10 miles)

Meriden

Heart of England Adventure Park Heart Park is the perfect solution for families who want to spend a day together at the beach - without the four hour round trip to the seaside. Bouncy kingdom, Wacky Wagon, trampolining, so much more!

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes (10 miles)

Swadlincote

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

Star City Birmingham (10 miles)

Birmingham

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

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre (10 miles)

Birmingham

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

Twin Peaks Indoor Climbing Walls (10 miles)

Birmingham

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

Battlefield Line Railway (10 miles)

Shackerstone

Battlefield Line Railway Jump aboard a steam train which runs along Ashby canal for a lot of the journey - is nearby Bosworth Battlefield Country Park wich is worth a visit

Adventure Island Mini Golf (10 miles)

Birmingham

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

Tenpin Birmingham Star City (10 miles)

Birmingham

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

Sheldon Country Park (11 miles)

Birmingham

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

Lakeside SuperBowl Nuneaton (11 miles)

Nuneaton

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

Wacky Warehouse - Bermuda Park (11 miles)

Nuneaton

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

National Motorcycle Museum (11 miles)

Solihull

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

Playpit Nuneaton (11 miles)

Nuneaton

Playpit Nuneaton For children from 6m to 14yrs, separate areas for different ages with age appropriate equipment and a secure perimeter.

Bosworth Battlefield (11 miles)

Nuneaton

Bosworth Battlefield Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is a unique day out for all the family. Relive this famous turning point in British history ? the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty.

Conkers (11 miles)

Moira

Conkers - the award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged for hours. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Wibbly Wobbly (11 miles)

Birmingham

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

Wibbly Wobbly (11 miles)

Birmingham

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

Crash Bang Wallop (11 miles)

Walsall

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

Grand Prix Karting (12 miles)

Birmingham

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

Solihull Ice Rink (12 miles)

Solihull

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

Thinktank (12 miles)

Birmingham

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

IMAX Cinema Birmingham (12 miles)

Birmingham

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

Teamworks Karting Birmingham (12 miles)

Birmingham

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

Tiny Terrorz (12 miles)

Solihull

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

Teamworks Karting Coventry (12 miles)

Coventry

Teamworks Karting Coventry 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!

Vintage Railway (13 miles)

Birmingham

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

Ackers Adventure (13 miles)

Birmingham

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

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (13 miles)

BIrmingham

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

Bowling at The Leisurebox (13 miles)

BIrmingham

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

Planet Ice at The Leisurebox (13 miles)

Birmingham

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

Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre (13 miles)

Swadlincote

Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre A large leisure facility and dry ski slope providing Skiing, Snowboarding, Toboggan and Sno-Tubing with a fully licensed bar and restaurant. Kids must be over 4 to take part in activities.

Birmingham Museum and Gallery (13 miles)

Birmingham

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

Walsall Gala Baths (13 miles)

Walsall

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

Forge Mill Farm (13 miles)

West Bromwich

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

BBC Birmingham Public Space (13 miles)

Birmingham

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

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre (13 miles)

Birmingham

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

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (13 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Ashby de la Zouch Castle A Royalist stronghold during the Civil War, the castle finally fell to Parliament in 1646, and was then made unusable. An underground passage from the kitchen to the tower, probably created during this war, can still be explored today.

Hood Park Outdoor Pool (13 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Hood Park Outdoor Pool Outdoor pool with other goodies nearby.

National Sea Life Centre (13 miles)

Birmingham

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

Ashby de la Zouch Museum (13 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Ashby de la Zouch Museum Local history museum with special events for families and children. Open all the year round with interesting exhibitions, models and children’s activity sheets. Specially designed hands-on activities for pre-booked school groups and other organised children’s groups.

Wild Kidz (13 miles)

Hinckley

Wild Kidz 2 large separate play areas with 0-12 years catered for. Refreshments and food available.

Allesley Park (13 miles)

Coventry

Allesley Park Crazy golf, children's play area, 18 hole golf course, and plenty of open space and garden walks: all recently refurbished and well maintained.

Wacky Warehouse - Scireborne Tavern (13 miles)

Coventry

Wacky Warehouse - Scireborne Tavern - has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!

Creation Indoor Climbing Centre (14 miles)

Birmingham

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

Birmingham Bowlplex (14 miles)

Birmingham

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

Tudor Grange Sports Centre (14 miles)

Solihull

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

Cannon Hill Park (14 miles)

Birmingham

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

The Deep Sea Den at AT7 (14 miles)

Coventry

The Deep Sea Den at AT7 Sea themed indoor play with creche and various suitable sessions. Attached to leisure centre.

Sandwell Valley Country Park (14 miles)

West Bromwich

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

Donington le Heath Manor House (14 miles)

Coalville

Donington le Heath Manor House Step back in time and experience how people really lived in Medieval, Tudor and Stuart times in this preserved manor house which dates back to 1280.

Birmingham Nature Centre (14 miles)

Birmingham

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

Spacehoppas (15 miles)

West Bromwich

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

Play Pod (15 miles)

Stratford

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

Hickory Dickorys Playhouse (15 miles)

Birmingham

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

The Public (15 miles)

West Bromwich

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

Coventry Transport Museum (15 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Transport Museum The largest collection of British Road Transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 100 motorcycles. Fun for all the family!

Recreation Soft Play (15 miles)

Burton On Trent

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

Winterbourne House and Garden (15 miles)

Birmingham

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

Coventry Skydome Ice Rink (15 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Skydome Ice Rink - get the kids out ice skating for an afternoon. Great idea if you're looking for fun family days out in the Midlands.

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre (15 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre We are an indoor centre which provides a wide range of activities specifically suited to families - we have two swimming pools (one with flume ride and features), a large sports hall for ball games and racquet sports, a soft play area called Jungle Junction and crÃ¨che facilities.

Coventry Cathedral (15 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Cathedral Coventry Cathedral is a definite must for every visitor to Warwickshire.

Snibston (15 miles)

Coalville

Snibston The award winning attraction explores the impact of technology on our every day lives with over 90 indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits.

Playtime Cannock (15 miles)

Hednesford

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

The Herbert Gallery and Museum (15 miles)

Coventry

The Herbert Gallery and Museum Previous years Guardian Award winner for child oriented educational attractions, there are plenty of fun things for families to do as you visit the museum and galleries. Hands on experiences, dressing up, touch screen interactives, story baskets and trails will all make sure you have an enjoyable and memorable visit.

Barneys Indoor Play Centre (15 miles)

Coalville

Barneys Indoor Play Centre Fantastic Multi-level childrens Play barn with separate sports and toddler areas

Tenpin Coventry (15 miles)

Coventry

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

Scalliwags Adventure Land (15 miles)

Leicester

Scalliwags Adventure Land Indoor adventure centre - Children up to the age of 14 years - Cafe on site - Fun for all

War Memorial Park (15 miles)

Coventry

War Memorial Park Approximately 48.5 hectares in size, the park consists of two distinct areas, the formal garden with the War Memorial and the sports facilities areas with playing fields, golf course, THE NEW Splash 'n' Play Park and play areas.

Caludon Castle Park (16 miles)

Coventry

Caludon Castle Park It is a pleasant stretch of open grassland for running and frisbee-ing, with a Children's Playground. The main feature is an imposing ruin of part of the castle, surrounded on three sides by a moat.

1st Bowl Stirchley (16 miles)

Birmingham

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

Tropical Birdland (16 miles)

Desford

Tropical Birdland Come and see hundreds of beautiful and exotic birds. Wander around our "walk-through" aviary. Sit with our friendly free-to-fly birds. And more.

Jitterbugs Party World (16 miles)

Great Bridge

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

Pirate Pete Playden (16 miles)

Burton-On-Trent

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

Silver Blades Ice Rink (16 miles)

Cannock

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

Selly Manor Museum (16 miles)

Birmingham

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

Cadbury World (16 miles)

Birmingham

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

Phoenix Park (16 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

F1 Karting West Midlands (16 miles)

BIrmingham

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

Tumble Jungle (16 miles)

Birmingham

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

The Ozone at the Alan Higgs Centre (16 miles)

Coventry

The Ozone at the Alan Higgs Centre Indoor play area set within a leisure centre providing creche, Parent Toddler sessions and many different classes and courses for the summer holidays.

Go Ape! Cannock (17 miles)

Rugeley

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

Coombe Country Park (17 miles)

Coventry

Coombe Country Park The perfect location for a family day out in the great outdoors. We have a children's play area, climbing forest, picnic benches and barbecue areas, a bird hide, woodlands, open space for the children to play and of course plenty of ducks and swans to feed!

Treasure Trails Staffordshire (17 miles)

Cannock

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

Lunt Roman Fort (17 miles)

Baginton

Lunt Roman Fort Come and explore this partially-reconstructed timber fort . Stand on the ramparts, explore the exhibition in the granary and imagine yourself training horses in the gyrus - a feature not found anywhere else in the Roman Empire.

Baddesley Clinton (18 miles)

Baddesley Clinton

Baddesley Clinton For less boisterous but still curious children, A medieval moated century manor house with a 19th century Catholic chapel, gardens, lakeside walk and nature trail. Tire them out first and there's enough for a couple of hours.

Jitterbugs Party World (18 miles)

Blackheath

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

Barn Studio Ceramics (18 miles)

Solihull

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

Kenilworth Castle (18 miles)

Warwick

Kenilworth Castle Has been intimately linked with some of the most important figures in English history. With its impressive Norman keep, John of Gaunt's great hall, and the magnificent buildings raised for Queen Elizabeth I, it is among the largest castle ruins in England.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bentley Bridge (18 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Treasure Island Play Centre (18 miles)

Birmingham

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

Midland Air Museum (18 miles)

Coventry

Midland Air Museum Midland Air Museums exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia. A good family day out for if your smalls like vehicles of any description.

Dudley Canal Trust and Trips (18 miles)

Dudley

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

Dudley Canal Tunnels (18 miles)

Dudley

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

Black Country Living Museum (18 miles)

Dudley

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

Cannon Raceway (18 miles)

Coseley

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

Dudley Bowlplex (18 miles)

Dudley

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

Staunton Harold Reservoir (18 miles)

Melbourne

Staunton Harold Reservoir A wildlife habitat offering many outdoor and leisure activities, such as adventure playgrounds, fishing, bird watching, sailing and cycling.

Jam Jam Boomerang (18 miles)

Coventry

Jam Jam Boomerang Coventry's Biggest Indoor Play and Party place for children up to 12 years of age, with a separate area for babies and under 4's.

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre (18 miles)

Coventry

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre Your visit to Brandon Marsh Nature Centre starts at the Visitor Centre, opened by Sir David Attenborough in 1998. The Centre contains displays, hands-on activities and information about the nature reserve, as well as a Tea Room and Shop. The Centre is open every day (except Christmas Day) and has lots of events and activities for everyone throughout the year.

Go Kidz Go (18 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Crazy Kiln (18 miles)

Kenilworth

Crazy Kiln Unleash your creative side at this child friendly pottery studio and cafe which only charges for products not entry.

Dudley Zoo and Castle (18 miles)

Dudley

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

The Transport Museum Birmingham (18 miles)

Wythall

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

Leasowes Park (18 miles)

Halesowen

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

Sir Amics Painta Pottery Painting (19 miles)

Stafford

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

Wheelspin Karting (19 miles)

Halesowen

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

Oak Lodge Farm (19 miles)

Foston

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

Strykers at 1st Bowl (19 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Umberslade Farm Park (19 miles)

Solihull

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

Ryton Pools Country Park (19 miles)

Coventry

Ryton Pools Country Park There's lots of fun to be had at this family friendly country park! With play areas, cycling and walking on surfaced paths and a large picnic meadow you can't go wrong for a family day out!

Ryton Gardens (19 miles)

Coventry

Ryton Gardens There is something for everyone at Ryton Gardens, the home of Garden Organic, in its delightful setting in the Heart of England. Gardeners, lovers of good food, shoppers, children and those simply looking for a relaxing day out will want to visit Ryton Gardens time and time again!.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Birmingham (20 miles)

Birmingham

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

Jangala (20 miles)

Derby

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

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (20 miles)

Dudley

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

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone (20 miles)

Stafford

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

Scallywags Merry Hill (20 miles)

Dudley

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

Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (20 miles)

Ashbourne

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

Meridian Leisure Park (20 miles)

Leicester

Meridian Leisure Park Tenpin bowling at Hollywood Bowl before catching the latest movie at their nine screen state-of-the-art Vue cinema. Also offers four family friendly restaurants.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Leicester (20 miles)

Leicester

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

Wolf Mountain (20 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

Baggeridge Minature Railway (21 miles)

Dudley

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

Highfields Happy Hens (21 miles)

Etwall

Highfields Happy Hens - is an Open Working Farm where families are able to walk around the farm at their leisure and enjoy the country atmosphere.

Jephson Gardens (21 miles)

Leamington Spa

Jephson Gardens Flower filled park containing a sensory garden, an exotic glasshouse, a lake with ducks and swans, and a boating pond. There is also a nearby ship-themed adventure play area (see full details for information).

Hatton Farm Village (21 miles)

Warwick

Hatton Farm Village Farm Village with an incredible countryside experience for the whole family. Visit our farmyard animals, enjoy our daily programme of shows and events and leave plenty of time for acres of adventure play. With a changing line-up of seasonal activities we look forward to welcoming you time and time again.

Potter in Craft Studio (22 miles)

Leamington Spa

Potter in Craft Studio Come and have fun pottery painting, we have many items to paint. We also sell Jewellery kits and have jewellery making classes for all ages and abilities. Enjoy a couple of hours on clay making projects and a potter's wheel to have a go on.

Castle Donington College Pool (22 miles)

Donington

Castle Donington College Pool Looking for something to do during the Summer? If so, why not come along to Castle Donington Community College and have a swim in their heated Outdoor Swimming Pool?

Gorse Hill City Farm (22 miles)

Leicester

Gorse Hill City Farm A family friendly community working farm, with the opportunity to feed & touch the animals. Play area, rare breeds, woodland walk, picnic area, small animals, education facilities, events, gardens & much more.

Cheeky Chimps (22 miles)

Warwick

Cheeky Chimps Newly refurbished play area with many classic features, all in clean colourful decor.

Tenpin Derby (22 miles)

Derby

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

Big Top Fun Centre (22 miles)

Uttoxeter

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

Amerton Farm and Craft Centre (22 miles)

Stafford

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

British Wildlife Rescue Centre (22 miles)

Stafford

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

Amerton Railway (22 miles)

Stowe-by-Chartley

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

Cinebowl (22 miles)

Uttoxeter

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

St. Johns House Museum (22 miles)

Warwick

St. Johns House Museum Esoteric collection of Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Medicine, Personalities, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War.

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (22 miles)

Uttoxeter

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

Warwickshire Museum (22 miles)

Warwick

Warwickshire Museum Archeology, geology, natural and social history: this museum is a great all rounder and kid friendly too. If they haven't had enough there's a sister museum close by.

Chilly Kiddys (22 miles)

Stourbridge

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

St Johns House Museum (22 miles)

St Johns

St Johns House Museum For the curious but less boisterous child you can't beat a kitchen full of drawers to open and cupboards to explore, a Discovery Room for the under 5's and a Victorian school room. Really experience how people lived in the past.

Warwick Castle (22 miles)

Warwick

Warwick Castle Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle. There is a full programme of events including birds of prey, jousting and the world's largest trebuchet.

St Nicholas Park (22 miles)

Warwick

St Nicholas Park A lawned park with unusual trees and so much to do! There's the play area, skate park, boating, paddling pool, adventure AND crazy golf, and a children's amusement park!

Curious About Warwick (22 miles)

Warwick

Curious About Warwick What gives Warwick its unique character? Which people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery to find out more, and keep the kids happy and having fun finding answers to pictures and clues along the way.

Goldhill Adventure Playground (22 miles)

Leicester

Goldhill Adventure Playground A real adventure playground for 5 - 14 year olds, children can play freely, and have fun while being supervised. Leicester's largest inclusion programme.

Gokidsgo (22 miles)

Leicester

Gokidsgo gokidsgo – the ultimate indoor adventure zone where kids and parents will have an action packed fun filled time.

Crystal Leisure Centre (22 miles)

Stourbridge

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

Crystal Leisure Centre Soft Play (22 miles)

Stourbridge

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

Leamington Spa Art Gallery (22 miles)

Royal Leamington Spa

Leamington Spa Art Gallery Provides opportunities for everyone to benefit from, enjoy and participate in the creation, interpretation and preservation of the Arts and Heritage.

The Pottery Paint Shop (22 miles)

Warwick

The Pottery Paint Shop Our family friendly pottery painting studio is a fun and relaxed place to enjoy a few hours unleashing your creative side. Our fully trained ceramist is there to help you at all times. We serve homemade cakes and drinks too.

Abbey Park (23 miles)

Leicester

Abbey Park Beautiful river-split park with miniature railway, pets' corner and a large play area suitable for children of all ages.

The Adventure Zone Soft Play and Party (23 miles)

Rugby

The Adventure Zone Soft Play and Party One play area for five to twelve years and another for the under fives. Bright and colourful, safe and age appropriate features.

Charnwood Museum (23 miles)

Loughborough

Charnwood Museum There are lots of interactive exhibits: you can dig through the layers of history and find out why archaeologists like old rubbish, peep under rocks, in cracks and crevices to find the hidden creatures or zoom-in on a centipede's head with the video microscope.

Lilac Ladybird Craft Studio (23 miles)

Leamington Spa

Lilac Ladybird Craft Studio They can help you become more creative and introduce you to new and exciting craft hobbies, such as pottery painting, enamelling, card making, scrapbooking, jewellery making and lots more.

Mini Monsters (23 miles)

Loughborough

Mini Monsters Friendly monster themed soft play facility with multi tiered adventure play structure, mini football pitch, separate baby and toddler area and role play village.

Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre (23 miles)

Loughborough

Funky Monkeys Indoor Playcentre Exciting large jungle themed play area for 4 to 8 year olds - separate play area for 0-4 year olds

Big Apple Rugby (23 miles)

Rugby

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

Cineworld Rugby (23 miles)

Rugby

Cineworld Rugby Large multiscreen cinema showing the latest releases

Megazone Leicester (23 miles)

Leicester

Megazone Leicester Megazone is serious fun for those old and young, fast paced excitement which makes a great addition to any party

National Space Centre (23 miles)

Leicester

National Space Centre The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. Home to the UK's largest 360 degree planetarium, the National Space Centre is a hands-on, interactive journey through six stunning galleries, Rocket Tower, and S.I.M ride that offers an experience that is out of this world.

The Play Farm (23 miles)

Leamington Spa

The Play Farm A Multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 to 12 years, with dedicated playzones for babies, toddlers and juniors.

Great Central Railway (23 miles)

Loughborough

Great Central Railway One of the few places in the world where scheduled full size steam trains pass in motion on double track. The Great Central Railway has been voted number 12 in a list of the 50 great railway journeys of the world. Great if you are looking for family days out in leicestershire.

Tenpin Leamington Spa (23 miles)

Leamington Spa

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

Coconut Island Play Centre (23 miles)

Redditch

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

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse (23 miles)

Derby

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse The provision of unparalleled indoor children's adventure play and party centres that are spacious, high quality, stylish and as attractive to adults as they are exciting and fun to children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Elvaston Castle (23 miles)

Elvaston

Elvaston Castle The first county park in England, this has been gently entertaining and thoroughly inspiring young families for forty years. Interesting walks and gorgeous architecture, an interesting half day's worth.

Ledene Golf Centre (23 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

The Jungle Club (23 miles)

Leicester

The Jungle Club 3 floor spread of crazy soft play with dedicated toddler area and a cafe.

Markeaton Park (24 miles)

Derby

Markeaton Park Well kept parkland with play centre, light railway, pitch and putt golf, stunning horticultural displays, a fishing lake and football pitches.

Fuzzy Eds Play Area (24 miles)

Wigston

Fuzzy Eds Play Area Indoor soft play area with toddler space as well as the main climbing play area with the usual selection of soft mayhem equipment.

Stafford Castle (24 miles)

Stafford

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

Tenpin Stafford (24 miles)

Stafford

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

Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit (24 miles)

Sawley

Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit. Children up to 4ft 9ins tall are welcome to try out the Wacky Indoor Playcentre with its safe modern games and equipmen, perfect for the ankle biters to let of steam of an afternoon.

Freddys Play Kingdom (24 miles)

Derby

Freddys Play Kingdom An Indoor play centre and also a children’s party venue which serves hot and cold food as well as having a café in Derby.

Draycote Water Country Park (25 miles)

Rugby

Draycote Water Country Park Whether you come to unwind or have fun, there’s plenty for all at Draycote Water. Activities range from birdwatching and game fishing to walking and watersports.

Saxon Fields (25 miles)

Rugby

Saxon Fields Outdoor children's play area with Giant Inflatables, Swings, a Large Outdoor Sandpit , Slide House and Jail House, and Ride on Tractors, Diggers and Cars. also chickens, bantams, rabbits, pygmy goats, lambs and lots more.

Rollerworld of Derby (25 miles)

Derby

Rollerworld of Derby The biggest maple floored rink in the UK with capacity for up to 3000 - with Family Nights and Learn to Skate sessions. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Juggler Soft Play Centre (25 miles)

Bromsgrove

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

Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse (25 miles)

Leicester

Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse Wacky Warehouse - Hobby Horse - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!!

Mr Karting (25 miles)

Leamington Spa

Mr Karting A very professional carting outfit. Minimum age is 8 years and minimum height is 4'4'' (1.32 metres). Pre-booking is essential.

Wild Park Brailsford (25 miles)

Derby

Wild Park Brailsford Strictly for the over 10s (the older they are the more they can do, here) this offers off road quad biking and well protected paint-balling.

Ufton Fields Nature Reserve (26 miles)

Leamington Spa

Ufton Fields Nature Reserve This 100 acre site, managed in partnership with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, is a wildlife haven with all weather footpaths providing access to varied habitats in every season. The site is noted for its abundance of butterflies, dragonflies, wild flowers and birds.

Newnham Paddox Art Park (26 miles)

Monks Kirby

Newnham Paddox Art Park 30 acre open air sculpture gallery which leads visitors through oak woods and around serene lakes. Sculpture by leading artists displayed in the idyllic garden will move, enchant and astonish. Visitors wishing to enjoy the wildlife are welcomed as warmly as those considering a purchase.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (26 miles)

Bromsgrove

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

Wistow Maze (26 miles)

Leicestershire

Wistow Maze Winner of Leicestershire's "Best Visitor Attraction". A giant 8 acre maize maze with high level bridges and viewing towers. Follow the fun quiz trail and collect clues hidden amongst 3 miles of pathways. Includes Activity Funyard with games and mini mazes for all the family. Open July-September

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary (26 miles)

Loughborough

ManorFarm Animal Centre Donkey Sanctuary Offers children a chance to meet rescued animals, see the differences between donkeys and horses, ducklings and chicks, etc.. Visitors can enjoy the Young Farmers' Play Barn, Fort Adventure Play Area, living willow structures, picnic and toddler play areas, pond dipping and nature trail.

Stretton Circuit (26 miles)

Leicester

Stretton Circuit Junior Karting ages range from 10 years old to 16 years old.

Stratford Armouries (26 miles)

Stratford On Avon

Stratford Armouries We are a family friendly visitor attraction situated just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. The armouries feature a curriculum tied museum with exciting exhibits such as our life-sized armoured elephant! We have a large indoor play centre and outdoor play centre with pirate ship and fort. We also run children's parties.

Cyril's Nut Hut (26 miles)

Long Eaton

Cyril's Nut Hut is a fabulous indoor play centre, with adventure play and soft play equipment designed to keep kids of all ages happy - from tots just starting to crawl, right up to active kids of 11 years old

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (26 miles)

Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - owns and cares for the five Shakespeare Houses and Gardens in and around Stratford-upon-Avon and offers a wide range of educational opportunities for everyone interested in Shakespeare.

F1 Karting East Midlands (27 miles)

Loughborough

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

Weston Park (27 miles)

Shifnal

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

Clown in Around (27 miles)

Southam

Clown in Around Clown in' Around is a great Multi Level Pay and Play Area for Children up to 4ft 10” in height with separate Baby and Toddler Area.

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (27 miles)

Shifnal

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

Charlecote Park (28 miles)

Warwick

Charlecote Park For the less boisterous child, this charming house offers many foreign and domestic curios, wonderful portraits and spacious grounds with nature trails with an on site herd of fallow deer roaming about.

Attenborough Nature Reserve (28 miles)

Beeston

Attenborough Nature Reserve An award winning eco-friendly visitor attraction surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Little Drivers Soft Play (28 miles)

Stapleford

Little Drivers Soft Play is a family orientated modern colourful soft play centre with a modern play frame. It is family run and offers both healthy and more conventional snacks and meals at reasonable prices to not break the bank. The centre also offers bespoke party packages tailored to you needs contact us for details.

Stratford Picturehouse Cinema (28 miles)

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford Picturehouse Cinema - is a convenient and comfortable venue where you can catch the latest blockbusters & other quality releases in pleasant surroundings, full of character.

Lunar Lift-Off (28 miles)

Ashbourne

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

Falstaff's Experience (28 miles)

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Falstaff's Experience Set within one of the most historic buildings in Stratford upon Avon, Tudor World bring the 16th century to life. Terry Deary of Horrible Histories devoted his latest book on Stratford to the attraction and described it as one of his books come to life. Fun for all ages.

Stratford Butterfly Farm (28 miles)

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford Butterfly Farm Wander through a tropical rainforest with a myriad multicoloured butterflies, sunbirds and Koi Carp. See fascinating animals in Insect City and view deadly spiders in perfect safety in Arachnoland.

Stratford Town Walk (28 miles)

Stratford upon Avon

Stratford Town Walk The ideal way to discover Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon is to join the award winning town walk, 365 days a year! Informative, interesting and entertaining. Private walks for individuals and groups, by arrangement. Great discounts available with your ticket.

Wyre Forest Glades (28 miles)

Kidderminster

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

Alton Towers (28 miles)

Alton

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

Avon Boating (28 miles)

Stratford Upon Avon

Avon Boating Varied multi-season boat hire for families.

Fantastico Indoor Play Area (29 miles)

Kidderminster

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

Stratford Bike Hire (29 miles)

Stratford upon Avon

Stratford Bike Hire Hire a bike and cycle the Stratford Greenway, 5 miles of Traffic Free cycle path perfect for young families. The cycle hire centre and cafe are based in refurbished railway carriages which the children will love. Range of childrens bikes, child seats, infant trailers and tagalongs available

Ragley Hall (29 miles)

Alcester

Ragley Hall Set in 400 acres of Parkland, Ragley is ideal for fun days out of picnics and play. The adventure playground, maze, Woodland Walk and large picnic area will appeal to kids of all ages. The House and Gardens are also open to the public and provide a glimpse of days gone by.

1st Bowl Ilkeston (30 miles)

Ilkeston

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

Heritage Motor Centre (30 miles)

Gaydon

Heritage Motor Centre Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars. Come and uncover the magical story of the British motor industry with new, exciting and interactive exhibitions and outdoor activities.

Burnums Farmyard Friends (30 miles)

Watford

Burnums Farmyard Friends Come to the farm and have an educational and fun day with the animals. Hand feed the goats, bottle feed the lambs, cuddle a baby rabbit, relax in the play area.

Family Friendly Orienteering Course (30 miles)

Foxton

Family Friendly Orienteering Course Come and test your outdoor adventure skills on the new orienteering course at Foxton Locks. This competitive course will test your map reading and navigation skills. Navigating from point to point you can race against either the clock or each other and see who finishes the 2km course first.

Foxton Boat Services (30 miles)

Market Harborough

Foxton Boat Services Busy canal-side shop and traditional pub, situated at the bottom of the famous flight of 10 staircase locks, on the Grand Union Canal, Leicester Section.

Foxton Canal Museum (30 miles)

Market Harborough

Foxton Canal Museum Models, interactive displays, and a wide range of waterway artefacts tell the story of the lift, the Locks, the waterways and the people who lived on the canals.

Foxton Locks Spy Mission Treasure Trail (30 miles)

Foxton

Foxton Locks Spy Mission Treasure Trail This exciting discovery Trail takes you round this famous site, with its flight of ten locks, the fantastic Inclined Plane Boat Lift and museum. The Trail then takes you along the towpath into the village of Foxton, before returning across country to the locks.

Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe (30 miles)

Beeston

Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe Great fun for all the family, find out how much fun painting ceramics can be. Ideal children's parties -no stress and we clear up the mess. Hand and Foot imprints in clay, Perfect for unique personalised gifts for Christmas, Birthdays and Christenings. Visit us today and be creative.

Great Central Railway (30 miles)

Ruddington

Great Central Railway Along with access to nearly 10 miles of the ex. GCR mainline in Nottinghamshire, the Centre is host to a road and rail transport heritage vehicle collection, the Nottingham Society of Model & Experimental Engineers, a large model railway and the GCR Rolling Stock Trust.

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (30 miles)

Eccleshall

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

Denz Indoor Playcentre (30 miles)

Beeston

Denz Indoor Playcentre A large kids play area and a smaller one for the toddlers. A good indoor playcentre in Nottinghamshire.

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (30 miles)

Hartlebury

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

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (30 miles)

Meaford

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

Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre (30 miles)

Ilkeston

Crazy Crocodiles Indoor Play Centre is a family friendly indoor play & party centre which serves great coffee and fab food at affordable prices. Children can run off excess energy on our two teir play frame under your watchful eye. We also have a soft baby area and toddler play area for the younger ones.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (30 miles)

Bewdly

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

Foxfield Railway (31 miles)

Stoke on Trent

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

Chucklebutties (31 miles)

Belper

Chucklebutties With the exciting playframe, separate baby area and activity sessions every weekday at 11am and 2pm, there's always plenty to keep babies to 10 year olds entertained!

Rainbow Playworld (31 miles)

Daventry

Rainbow Playworld A 13,500sq.ft. indoor play ground for the little tikes! There's a soft play centre aimed at 1-12 year old children. There's a large three tier play frame and an accompanying three tier toddler frame for the under fours

Wollaton Hall and Park (31 miles)

Nottingham

Wollaton Hall and Park Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, with a changing programme of exhibitions exploring art and the environment.

Severn Valley Railway (31 miles)

Bewdley

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

Tenpin Nottingham (31 miles)

Nottingham

Tenpin Nottingham Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin 26 lanes!

Daventry Sports Park (31 miles)

Daventry

Daventry Sports Park Facilities at Daventry Sports Park include, an Adventure World Children's Soft Play Area, Squash Courts, 25 Metre Swimming Pool, Wave Machine and Water Cannons, Teaching Pool and Cafe and Poolside Cafe Area. Children's Birthday Parties are available.

Daventry Country Park (31 miles)

Daventry

Daventry Country Park Daventry Country Park - was created in 1968 as part of the nationwide Countryside Act. This movement sought to provide communities with green spaces to use and enjoy. The reservoir (130 acres of open water) was dug out and completed in 1804, taking eight years to finish.

Run Riot (32 miles)

West Bridgford

Run Riot Run Riot is an indoor playcentre for children aged between 2 and 10 years old. There are slides, ladders, aerial walkways, spinners, trolley ride, maze, ball pools and more. An area is set aside for the under 5s.

The Sun Valley Canoeing Co (32 miles)

Bridgnorth

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

Severn Centre (32 miles)

Highley

Severn Centre Solar panel heated outdoor pool with toddler pools.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway (32 miles)

Bridgnorth

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

Playpit Pirate Adventure (32 miles)

Telford

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

Bewdley Museum (32 miles)

Bewdley

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

Majestic Cinema (32 miles)

Bridgenorth

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

Daventry Leisure Centre (32 miles)

Daventry

Daventry Leisure Centre Daventry Leisure Centre - 25 metre Leisure pool - Wave machine, Lazy River and Water Cannons - Teaching Pool

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre (32 miles)

Nottingham

Hoods Hideout Soft Play Centre Hoods Hideout is a great fun indoor soft play area designed on a Robin Hood theme on three separate levels, packed with obstacles and features for children under the age of 12 years to enjoy. Great for tiring the smalls out on those cold afternoons!!

Beechdale Swimming Centre (32 miles)

Nottingham

Beechdale Swimming Centre With pool activities to cater for all ages and abilities from parents and toddlers sessions to club sessions and major galas, the centre offers a varied swimming programme for everyone.

Escape Play (32 miles)

Nottingham

Escape Play Well equipped play areas for different age groups, go karts and sports area. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Nottingham with kids.

Nottingham Castle (32 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th Century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history.

Awesome Walls Climbing Stoke (32 miles)

Stoke

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

Nottingham Castle Caves (32 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Castle Caves Beneath the Castle a labyrinth of manmade caves and tunnels continue to tell the turbulent story of this historic site. Come along for a memorable tour and discover the secret passageways, King David's legendary dungeon, the Duke of Newcastle's Wine Cellar and Mortimer's Hole.

Planet Happy (33 miles)

Ripley

Planet Happy They pride themselves on being the best place to play! They boast an excellent reputation for friendly staff, good food and clean bright play facilities. Children smile, parents relax, and everyone has a good time at Planet Happy!

City of Caves (33 miles)

Nottingham

City of Caves Enter and explore a whole new world in the caves underneath Nottingham city and descend into the dark depths of the original Anglo-Saxon tunnels, meeting real cave-dwellers from its dramatic hidden past. See how these caves have been used and adapted over the Centuries by local people to escape and take refuge from the world above.

A Sense of Fun (33 miles)

Market Harborough

A Sense of Fun The sensory room is a studio with up to date safe specialist equipment to enhance stimulation for the under 5s. The relaxing atmosphere will calm both baby and parent and introduce them to a whole new world of discovery. From this supervised play you will find that your bond will be greatly enhanced.

Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour (33 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour The City's newest heritage walking tour from the Nottingham Ghost Walk team! See the key sites of interest in the City and hear intriguing tales about Robin Hood and many other famous Nottingham characters. Tour includes cave visit (subject to availability). Was Robin Hood a Hero or a Villain?

Lanky Bill's Fun Shack (33 miles)

Langley Mill

Lanky Bill's Fun Shack A large main frame for the 5 to 11 years and a separate area with frame and soft play for the 4’s and under.

Harborough Museum (33 miles)

Market Harborough

Harborough Museum The newly refurbished Harborough Museum is home to the Hallaton Treasure, discovered in 2000 and one of the most important Iron Age finds in Britain.

The Nottingham Ghost Walk (33 miles)

Nottingham

The Nottingham Ghost Walk A story-telling walking tour all about ghosts! Where they haunt, why they haunt, a bit of gore, some heritage and history - and you might even spot the real ghost who haunts our tours!

Bridlesmithgate Caves (33 miles)

Nottingham

Bridlesmithgate Caves Man-made caves used as a butcher's, a salting chamber and an apothecary's shop with a domed store cave and an ice house.

Galleries of Justice (33 miles)

Nottingham

Galleries of Justice - home to the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and is the only Museum of its kind in Europe. Based at Nottingham’s old county gaol the Museum portrays Nottingham’s horrible history and crime and punishment through the ages in a fun and interactive environment. Many tours are actor led making the Galleries of Justice Museum an excellent family friendly attraction and a perfect day out for all ages. You will witness and sometimes even be put on trial in our prestigious Victorian Court room before being sent down to our original prison cells, dungeons and caves where your sentence awaits you! There is even an original Police Station on site.

Aerial Extreme (33 miles)

Trentham

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

Wonderland (33 miles)

Telford

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

Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre (33 miles)

Telford

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

MC's Energy Zone (33 miles)

Telford

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

Coton Manor (33 miles)

Northampton

Coton Manor This peaceful ten acre garden occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house, constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone.

Jungletastic (33 miles)

Nottingham

Jungletastic An exciting children's indoor soft play centre providing fun and safe entertainment for children aged up to 11 years. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Nottingham with kids.

Telford Ice Rink (33 miles)

Telford

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

Whilton Mill (33 miles)

Daventry

Whilton Mill An ideal place for kids of all ages to experience the thrills of karting in a safe environment. Their fully qualified instructors will guide your children through everything they need to know. They provide a full safety briefing before letting them out.

1st Bowl Nottingham (33 miles)

Nottingham

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

Tenpin Telford (33 miles)

Telford

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

National Ice Centre (33 miles)

Nottingham

National Ice Centre Ice skating is a cool experience whatever your age or ability and where better to give it a go than at the National Ice Centre: the UK's centre for excellence for ice sports. There are a range of ice skating sessions on offer to suit all ages and abilities, from the loudest disco to quieter sessions for beginners and families.

Funky Pots Pottery Cafe (33 miles)

Nottingham

Funky Pots Pottery Cafe You do not need any artistic ability. If you can hold a brush you can paint a pot. It is really that simple. We will also give you all the help and advice plus we will provide you with stamps, stencils, pictures and samples to guide you in creating your own masterpiece.

Odeon Telford (33 miles)

Telford

Odeon Telford Multi screen cinema, children welcome.

Nottingham Climbing Centre (33 miles)

Nottingham

Nottingham Climbing Centre 800 square metres of climbing wall! The centre offers Bouldering, Top Roping and Leading Facilities; as well as running courses for beginners or improvers, starting from age 7.

Greens Windmill and Science Centre (33 miles)

Nottingham

Greens Windmill and Science Centre Test your brain power with the hands-on experiments in the Science Centre which explore electricity, magnetism and light, ideal for young children - attached to a working windmill which produces great flour?!

Rays Farm Country Matters (33 miles)

Bridgnorth

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

Blackbrook Zoological Park (34 miles)

Winkhill

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

Redwings Horse Sanctuary (34 miles)

Oxhill

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Home to adoption equines Dylan, Felicity, Will and dinky pony Wensley along with more than 50 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. A moral lesson and a fun trip.

Fenton Fun Factory (34 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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