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Wonderland (< 1 mile)

Telford

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

Telford Ice Rink (< 1 mile)

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.

Playpit Pirate Adventure (< 1 mile)

Telford

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

Tenpin Telford (< 1 mile)

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!

Odeon Telford (1 miles)

Telford

Odeon Telford Multi screen cinema, children welcome.

Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre (1 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 (1 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.

Telford Steam Railway (2 miles)

Telford

Telford Steam Railway A classic and delightful Steam Railway - at 1 in 39 one of the steepest railways in preservation.

Ironbridge Gorge Museums (3 miles)

Coalbrookdale

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Hear it, feel it, see it, do it. Be at the heart of the action and explore your industrial past at the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums.

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder (3 miles)

Telford

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder An indoor play frame attached to a pub - the usual Wacky Warehouse set-up.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom (5 miles)

Telford

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - a real Children's paradise - complete hands on experience. From feeding the lambs, Sheep and Goat racing, petting the lizards and talking to the parrots to candle dipping, mini quad biking, pony rides and other craft activities Â‚Ã‚Â– Hoo Farm has everything for a family day out!

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford (6 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.

Weston Park (7 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.

The Edge Adventure Activities (7 miles)

Much Wenlock

The Edge Adventure Activities Enjoy a huge range of activities including Quad Biking / Trekking, Mountain Boarding / Grass Boarding, 4x Mountain Biking, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Off Road Karting.

The Sun Valley Canoeing Co (9 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!

Majestic Cinema (9 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.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway (9 miles)

Bridgnorth

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

Ledene Golf Centre (9 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.

Wolf Mountain (13 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!

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (13 miles)

Shrewsbury

Shropshire Wildlife Trust Their aim is to give all children opportunities to enjoy being outside and discovering wildlife. Regular children's events and workshops are also run throughout the year.

AMF Shrewsbury (13 miles)

Shrewsbury

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

Strykers at 1st Bowl (14 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!

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre (14 miles)

Shrewsbury

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre The premier exercise and fitness facility in Shrewsbury, boasting four pools and an excellent Fitness Suite, situated in the most picturesque area of town.

Rodbaston Visitor Centre Animal Zone (14 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.

Supercamps (14 miles)

Shrewsbury

Supercamps Activity day camps for children aged 4-14 combining Sports and Arts into a fun-fuelled programme keeping children active, alert, safe and happy during the Easter and Summer holidays!

Shrewsbury Castle (14 miles)

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Castle The Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day. Special events take place throughout the year.

Rays Farm Country Matters (14 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.

Severn Centre (15 miles)

Highley

Severn Centre Solar panel heated outdoor pool with toddler pools.

Baggeridge Minature Railway (15 miles)

Dudley

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

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (15 miles)

Shrewsbury

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse Play centre attrached to pub, rather like the Wacky Warehouse set-up. Indoor soft play area with toddler space as well as the main climbing play area with the usual selection of soft mayhem equipment.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bentley Bridge (15 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!

Go Kidz Go (16 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

Stafford Castle (16 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.

Hawkstone Park Follies (16 miles)

Shrewsbury

Hawkstone Park Follies Highlights include Grotto Hill, where you can explore a pitch-dark labyrinth of ancient mines cut into the cliff; the Swiss Bridge, a rustic wooden structure perched over an unnervingly deep chasm; the Cleft, a path winding between two cliffs which narrows into a dark, creepy tunnel; and the Monument, a 100ft high column which can be climbed to enjoy panoramic views of up to 13 counties!

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (16 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.

Phoenix Park (16 miles)

Wolverhampton

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

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.

Cannon Raceway (17 miles)

Coseley

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

Tenpin Stafford (17 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!

Silver Blades Ice Rink (17 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.

Sir Amics Painta Pottery Painting (17 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

Chilly Kiddys (19 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!

Scallywags Merry Hill (19 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…

Crystal Leisure Centre Soft Play (19 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.

Crystal Leisure Centre (19 miles)

Stourbridge

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

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (19 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.

Playtime Cannock (19 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.

Jitterbugs Party World (20 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.

Walsall Gala Baths (20 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.

Bewdley Museum (20 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.

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park (20 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.

Severn Valley Railway (20 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.

Go Ape! Cannock (20 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.

Wyre Forest Glades (21 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.

Spacehoppas (21 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.

Go Ape! Wyre (21 miles)

Bewdley

Go Ape! Wyre 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.

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre (21 miles)

Rock

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre The Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the "education centre of excellence". Curriculum linked activities and a variety of adult craft and wildlife focus days are available.

Fantastico Indoor Play Area (21 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (21 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!

The Public (21 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.

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park (21 miles)

Oswestry

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.

Jitterbugs Party World (21 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.

Sandwell Valley Country Park (21 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.

Crash Bang Wallop (21 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!

Wheelspin Karting (22 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.

Forge Mill Farm (22 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.

Leasowes Park (22 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.

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

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre (22 miles)

Craven Arms

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre offers a range of activities, past-times and opportunities for anyone and everyone.

Aerial Extreme (22 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!

South Shropshire Leisure Centre (23 miles)

Ludlow

South Shropshire Leisure Centre 25 metre pool with 65 metre Flume Ride

Teme Ludlow (23 miles)

Ludlow

Teme Ludlow Swimming facility with diving pool and boards, leisure pools, 65m flume and more sporting opportunities besides.

Trentham Gardens (23 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Trentham Gardens With stunning gardens and lake, a giant observation wheel, unique Barefoot Walk, Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme, a shopping village, range of cafes and garden centre there really is something for everyone.

Monkey Forest (23 miles)

Trentham

Monkey Forest Monkey forest is 60 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows where 140 monkeys live in total freedom. You are plunged into the Barbary Macaques fascinating world as you hear rustling in the trees, chattering in a strange language of sounds and mimicry, and chasing of one another through the branches

Ludlow Mystery Walking Trail (23 miles)

Ludlow

Ludlow Mystery Walking Trail Ludlow and its castle are perched on a cliff above the picturesque River Teme in south Shropshire, one of the most unspoiled parts of rural England. By following this interesting and exciting Trail you will see and learn stuff that you haven't seen before even if you are local!

Ludlow Castle (23 miles)

Ludlow

Ludlow Castle Beautiful ruins, regular events and storytelling folk in costume - who says history can't keep them interested!?

Hartlebury Castle and Museum (24 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.

Wibbly Wobbly (24 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 (24 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!

The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (25 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.

Kingstanding Leisure Centre (25 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.

Birmingham Bowlplex (25 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?

National Sea Life Centre (26 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

AMF Hollywood Bowl Birmingham (26 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!

Lichfield Heritage Centre (26 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

Birmingham Museum and Gallery (26 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.

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (26 miles)

Nantwich

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker Discover the secret world of nuclear government For over 50 years this vast underground complex, remained secret, hidden on the outskirts of a sleepy Cheshire town.

BBC Birmingham Public Space (26 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!

Winterbourne House and Garden (26 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.

Treasure Island Play Centre (26 miles)

Birmingham

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

Awesome Walls Climbing Stoke (26 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.

Bowling at The Leisurebox (26 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 (26 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.

Fenton Fun Factory (26 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.

Thinktank (26 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 (26 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.

Selly Manor Museum (26 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.

Teamworks Karting Birmingham (27 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!

Foxfield Railway (27 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.

Birmingham Nature Centre (27 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.

Twin Peaks Indoor Climbing Walls (27 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.

Adventure Island Mini Golf (27 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 (27 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!

Star City Birmingham (27 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!

Cadbury World (27 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.

Cannon Hill Park (27 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.

1st Bowl Stirchley (27 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!

Emma Bridgewater Factory (27 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Emma Bridgewater Factory Join us in the historic Potteries: take a tour of our atmospheric Victorian factory, see our beautiful wares being made, then try your hand at decorating your own pot in our studio. Relax in the cafe, wander in the walled garden, then shop for factory seconds or delightful gifts.

Grand Prix Karting (27 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.

Creation Indoor Climbing Centre (27 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.

Tenpin Stoke (27 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Tenpin Stoke Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 30 lanes!

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (27 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses the world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. Reginald Mitchell's WW2 Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Enjoy a light lunch in our Café Museum or browse in The Foyer shop. Childrens activities throughout holidays plus art club Saturdays during term time.

Midland Karting (27 miles)

Litchfield

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

F1 Karting West Midlands (28 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 (28 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?

Wheely Wonderful Cycling (28 miles)

Ludlow

Wheely Wonderful Cycling Choose from a short break or longer holiday and you can start any day you like. Many UK destinations catered for. The price of your holiday includes: all accommodation, brilliant routes, luggage transported, quality bikes and equipment and our award winning service.

Hickory Dickorys Playhouse (28 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

Juggler Soft Play Centre (28 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.

Stoke Ski Centre (28 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Stoke Ski Centre Comprehensive ski and snowboard facilities with lessons pre-bookable.

The Little Gym (28 miles)

Stoke On Trent

The Little Gym The Little Gym offers a unique motor skills and curriculum-based gymnastics programme, which evolves with each stage of a child's development.

Waterworld Stoke (28 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Waterworld Stoke Experience the thrills and spills of the UKs 1st indoor water rollercoaster - plummet through the thunder and lightening in the black hole - speed through the thundering waters of the superflume - turn your world upside down and plunge into the deep blue water of the space bowl! You can RELAX along the lazy river, in the hot spa and bubble pools.

Scallywags Birmingham (28 miles)

Birmingham

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

Rumble Tumbles (28 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Rumble Tumbles Rumble Tumble offers slides, ropes, chutes, bridges, ball pits and a dedicated toddler play area.

Ackers Adventure (28 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!

Funky Monkeys (28 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.

Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings (29 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!

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (29 miles)

Nantwich

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool Warmed outdoor brine pool. The outdoor pool is open for the summer season on May - October. Also has indoor pool with teaching pool and cyber cafe.

Funsters (29 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Funsters Funsters - indoor play centre for the under 10's - ring for more details

Vintage Railway (29 miles)

Birmingham

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

Wacky Warehouse at the Fradley Arms (29 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.

Castle Pool and Adventure Playland (29 miles)

Birmingham

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

Park Hall Countryside Experience (29 miles)

Oswestry

Park Hall Countryside Experience Loads to do - milking, lamb feeding, pony grooming, and cart rides. Huge indoor play arena with toy tractor circuit and bouncy castles. Vintage Garage and Welsh Guards Museum. Exciting extras: Junior Driving School and quad bikes. Great Tearooms and picnic areas.

Uttoxeter Leisure Centre (29 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.

Funaticz Fun and Fitness Centre (29 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.

Boogle's Barn (29 miles)

Malpas

Boogle's Barn Multi-level soft adventure play with giant Astra Slides and Helipad, Separate Toddlers area, Indoor electric go-karts (18months – 12yrs), Creation Station pottery painting. Full day care, crèche and out of school club child care facilities. Boogle’s Pit-stop café serving a wide selection of healthy meals, snacks and drinks. Themed parties and private party rooms.

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood (29 miles)

Crewe

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood - the usual setup for Wacky Warehouses. Have a nice hour off while the kids run round like loons on the indoor play structure - lovely!!

Wacky Warehouse - Fort Jester (29 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!

Big Top Fun Centre (29 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.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (29 miles)

Malpas

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens A variety of classic and unusual gardening styles adorn this beautifully landscaped spot, with nature trails, playground and picnic facilities also on site. Please note the limited opening times.

Cinebowl (30 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.

Funsters (30 miles)

Crewe

Funsters - triple level indoor soft play centre

Ash End House Childrens Farm (30 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!!

The Big Play Barn (30 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!

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre (30 miles)

Birmingham

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

Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe (30 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.

Lakeside SuperBowl Crewe (30 miles)

Crewe

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

The Transport Museum Birmingham (30 miles)

Wythall

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

Tiny Terrorz (30 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.

Drayton Manor Theme Park (31 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.

Little Picassos Paint Your Own Pottery (31 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.

Play Pod (31 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.

Sheldon Country Park (31 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.

Tamworth Castle (31 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.

Oaker Wood Leisure (31 miles)

Leominster

Oaker Wood Leisure Outdoor Activity site offering wide range of children’s adventurous activities. Junior Quad Bike Woodland Treks, Paintball (aged 11+), High Rope Tree Trekking, Super Swing, Climbing, Abseiling, Target Shooting, Low Rope Challenge Course, Raft Building. Holiday Activity Days, Birthday Parties, School trips and overnight residential camps.

Namco Funscape Tamworth (31 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!

Solihull Ice Rink (31 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

Dunton Stables (31 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.

Tamworth Snowdome (32 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 (32 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.

Broomey Croft Children's Farm (32 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 (32 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 Potters Barn (32 miles)

Sandbach

The Potters Barn A working pottery where you can have a go! Play with Clay, Paint Pottery or have a go on the Potters Wheel. Fun for all the family. Take your masterpieces home.

Bowl Xtreme (32 miles)

Worcester

Bowl Xtreme Classic tenpin bowling, fun for young and old and great in the wet weather! Plus their unique Glow Track helps bowlers adjust their shots more easily resulting in higher scores, and there are ramps and bumper rails for the kids.

Tudor Grange Sports Centre (32 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.

Sudbury Hall & Museum of Childhood (32 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.

Alton Towers (32 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!

Barn Studio Ceramics (33 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.

Teddy Bears of Bromyard (33 miles)

Bromyard

Teddy Bears of Bromyard hundreds of rare and exciting exhibits - all well displayed behind glass. You will see antique bears, dolls, Disney toys, prams, pedal cars, a huge steiff bear and the smallest golly.

Coconut Island Play Centre (33 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.

Churnet Valley Railway (33 miles)

Froghall

Churnet Valley Railway An afternoon on a steam train is always a great idea for a family day out in staffordshire - especially if the kids are completely hooked on our good friend Thomas the Tank Engine. Childrens events held throughout the year featuring Barney Buffers and Churnet Valley's very own bear, Knotty Ted.

Run Around Playcentre (33 miles)

Wrexham

Run Around Playcentre One of the largest play zones in North Wales. Whether sliding down the Astra slide, going through the Blackout Tunnel or exploring the Look out Tower or playing in the toddler zone, there's something for everyone.

Worcester Bowl (34 miles)

Worcester

Worcester Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with an acknowledged high standard of facilities. Kids love bowling, especially with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give them a chance!

Tamworth Karting Circuit at Priory Park (34 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").

Little Acorns Indoor Play (34 miles)

Worcester

Little Acorns Indoor Play has a capacity of over 200 children and includes; three tier main adventure play area, featuring 4m wavy slide, spiral tube slide, interactive features and games, rock climb traversing wall and sports court.

Beeston Castle (34 miles)

Tarporley

Beeston Castle Beeston Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire is also known as the the formidable ‘Castle of the Rock’. Climb to the top of this impressive crag with incredible views over eight counties, from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains.

The Commandery (34 miles)

Sidbury

The Commandery has exciting stories to tell you about power, greed, war, wealth, romance, death, society and industry. Step back in time to catch a glimpse of the lively characters that have inhabited this ancient building during the past seven centuries.

Rosliston Forestry Centre (34 miles)

Swadlincote

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

National Motorcycle Museum (34 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.

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre (34 miles)

Wrexham

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre Plas Madoc is renowned for its Leisure Pool 'The Tropical Lagoon'. It is the perfect place for the family to have fun. Walk along the surf, climb on the crocodile, slide down the elephant and the snake or play in the waves.

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes (34 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.

Grove Golf and Bowl (34 miles)

Leominster

Grove Golf and Bowl Eight state of the art bowling lanes using the latest computer technology, giving super accurate scoring and bowling speeds. Fully automated bumpers for the less experienced bowlers programmed to rise on their turn, so you hit a pin every time.

Pooley Country Park (35 miles)

Polesworth

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

Umberslade Farm Park (35 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.

Biddulph Grange Garden (35 miles)

Biddulph

Biddulph Grange Garden Tunnels, winding paths, a Cheshire cottage that turns into an Egyptian tunnel, fish to feed, a Chinese temple, trees to discover and a new woodland walk to play in and explore.

Worcester Woods Country Park (35 miles)

Worcester

Worcester Woods Country Park Whether you are looking for birds, swings, coffee, flowers, footpaths or all of these and more, you've come to the right place. A Green Flag awarded site.

Oak Lodge Farm (35 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.

Tenpin Wrexham (35 miles)

Wrexham

Tenpin Wrexham Everything you need for a great family day out all under one roof! We have 24 lanes for bowling fun, state of the art arcades, big screen TV and delicious food from the Beach Road Cafe, you don't need to go anywhere else!

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream (35 miles)

Chester

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream Homemade ice cream, animal corner, adventure soft play and more: one of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Chester with kids.

Blackbrook Zoological Park (35 miles)

Winkhill

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

Recreation Soft Play (36 miles)

Burton On Trent

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

Shortwood Family Farm (36 miles)

Bromyard

Shortwood Family Farm Milk a cow by hand; take part in our Animal Feeding Tour; watch the machine milking; Visit Mini Farm World, Pets Corner and the Play Area; follow the Farm Trail; take a trailer ride around the farm; and admire the panoramic views across four counties!

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (36 miles)

Leek

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway The lake railway uses miniature narrow gauge steam engines on its trains to give a 3 mile return trip along the side of Rudyard Lake.

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (36 miles)

Congleton

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm - 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!!

Jangala (36 miles)

Derby

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

Pirate Pete Playden (36 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!!!

Out To Grass (36 miles)

Malvern

Out To Grass Fantastic and welcoming setting for confident mountain bike and BMX riders

Queenswood Country Park (37 miles)

Leominster

Queenswood Country Park Woodland children's play area, easy access path and waymarked trails, panoramic views, season events, licensed cafe and seasonal tourist info centre

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre (37 miles)

Wrexham

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre The Jolly Jungle boasts scrambles, mazes, slides, ballpools plus lots, lots more to entertain your children 7 days a week.

Hoar Park (37 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.

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (37 miles)

Cotebrook

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre Set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park offers everything for the perfect day out.

Polar Palace (37 miles)

Winsford

Polar Palace Come and experience the Polar Adventure where there are 3 levels of amazing fun. Try the giant astra ski slide, play in the sports zone, whizz around the kiddicar track, crawl through the ice cavern or splash into the ball pools

Ice Quest Malvern (37 miles)

Malvern

Ice Quest Malvern Ice Skating Rink, Laser Quest Arena for up to 24 players, Birthday parties, Arcade machines, Fully Licensed Bar and more.

Llangollen Wharf (37 miles)

Llangollen

Llangollen Wharf Horse Drawn Boat Trips - Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee as your boat glides silently through the Welsh mountains.

Llangollen Railway (37 miles)

Llangollen

Llangollen Railway Take a sixteen mile round trip through the beautiful Dee Valley on a fantastic steam train - it could be like going back in time as you pass through the stations.

Heart of England Adventure Park (38 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!

The 2 Gyms (38 miles)

Winsford

The 2 Gyms Great big playcentre - with loads of things to do for young and old

Baddesley Clinton (38 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.

Conkers (38 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

Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre (38 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.

Twycross Zoo (38 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.

Garlands Off Road Leisure (38 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.

Malvern Splash (38 miles)

Malvern

Malvern Splash Swimming Pool - 25m pool and teaching pool, flume, wave machine and beach - plus loads more leisure facilities

Crocky Trail (39 miles)

Chester

Crocky Trail - is an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides, bridges, tunnels etc, though there is always a way around the more challenging obstacles. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Green Frog Pottery (39 miles)

Malvern

Green Frog Pottery Come and have fun painting your own design on a piece of pottery. There are lots of things to choose from, including mugs, plates and bowls, money boxes, treasure boxes, animals, cupcakes, dragons, pirates, aliens, fairies, princesses and much more! Great fun for all the family.

Herefordshire Raceway (39 miles)

Weobley

Herefordshire Raceway Anyone fourteen years or older and 1.5 metres tall can drive the twin-engine pro-karts. Children over the age of eight years and at least 1.3 metres tall may use the restricted twin engine pro-karts.

Lunar Lift-Off (39 miles)

Ashbourne

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

Highfields Happy Hens (39 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.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park (39 miles)

Neuneaton

Hartshill Hayes Country Park Large park with adventure playground.

Ragley Hall (39 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.

Plantasia (39 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.

Barnabys Playbarn (40 miles)

Northwich

Barnabys Playbarn Housed by Blakemere Craft Centre (see individual listing). Offers a clean stimulating environment in which children can burn off all that energy while exploring their surroundings and developing social skills.

Blakemere Craft Centre (40 miles)

Northwich

Blakemere Craft Centre 25 Craft Shops, craft activities include pottery, jewellery making, & variety of crafts inc sock puppet making, eye masks, etc, a children's playbarn, an aquatic & falconry centre with Bird of Prey Flying Displays (Easter - Sept), garden nursery shop, Supagolf 9 hole course ideal for all the family (kids from age 5), adventure play park & excellent restaurant & coffee shop serving homemade food.

Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre (40 miles)

Northwich

Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre - Aerial Runways - Slides - Ladders - Ballpools -Labyrinths - Rickety Rope Bridges

Supa Golf (40 miles)

Northwich

Supa Golf Pitch and putt with a difference! Supa Golf clubs and balls are larger making this an easier and more fun version of golf for the whole family to play. Ideal outdoor activity for family days out, birthday parties and youth groups.

Cheshire Falconry (40 miles)

Northwich

Cheshire Falconry Enjoy the Junior Owl Experience at the Cheshire Falconry Centre. Using the most calm and tolerant birds of prey in the collection, children will have the experience of a lifetime as they fly an owl for the first time.

Druidstone Park (40 miles)

Canterbury

Druidstone Park Whether you are interested in meeting lots of friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park, you won't be disappointed at Druidstone Park.

Ace Karting (40 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.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (40 miles)

Macclesfield

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Our science centre allows families to come and discover the wonders of the Universe and learn about the workings of Jodrell Bank.

Wacky Warehouse - Scireborne Tavern (40 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!!!

Go Ape! Delamere (41 miles)

Northwich

Go Ape! Delamere 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.

Allesley Park (41 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.

Sandy Lane Aqua Park (41 miles)

Chester

Sandy Lane Aqua Park The Aqua Park includes 12 pieces of water equipment operated by sensory, touch pads. These are in place in the summer months and are replaced by play equipment in the winter period.

Court Farm and Leisure (41 miles)

Tillington

Court Farm and Leisure Court Farm and Leisure has Fishing Lakes, Farm Shop & Pick Your Own and a Mountain Board Centre.

Wild Park Brailsford (41 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.

Showboats of Chester (41 miles)

Chester

Showboats of Chester Cruise along the beautiful River Dee,passing the sights of the historic City of Chester aboard our luxury boats, Lady Diana and Mark Twain.

Hood Park Outdoor Pool (41 miles)

Ashby de la Zouch

Hood Park Outdoor Pool Outdoor pool with other goodies nearby.

Ashby de la Zouch Castle (41 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.

Ashby de la Zouch Museum (41 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.

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park (41 miles)

Kington

Owl Centre and Small Breeds Farm Park A magical place to experience animals, birds, and owls - all sorts of owls from all over the world.

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway (41 miles)

Chester

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway is a 7¼" gauge railway located in the beautiful surroundings of Chester’s Grosvenor Park and is only a few minutes walk from the city centre. Fun for all the family and popular with young and old alike it has become one of Chester's top tourist attractions.

Dewa Roman Experience (41 miles)

Chester

Dewa Roman Experience Step aboard a Roman Galley and sail back in time to revisit the streets of Roman Chester. Explore 3 metre deep archaeological excavations and handle 'dig' discoveries in the 'Finds' room.

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway (41 miles)

Broomy Hill

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway Extensive Miniature Railway in 3 1/2, 5 and 7 1/4 inch gauges - check website for public running days

Ragamuffins (41 miles)

Chester

Ragamuffins - If your youngsters are in need of letting off steam, why not bring them down to ragamuffins? We've got loads of space for them to run around, being the largest soft play area in the north west Ring b4 you go as their website is down

Ghost Hunter Trail (41 miles)

Chester

Ghost Hunter Trail If you think, what on earth is this doing on a family daysout website, well some kids like ghosts and ghost stories, and some kids don't - you know your kids - so you decide - more details if you click the info button!

Malvern Hills Spy Mission Drive Trail (41 miles)

Great Malvern

Malvern Hills Spy Mission Drive Trail The Malvern Hills are a famous beauty spot, with scenic views over both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This circular driving Spy Mission Trail around the North Malvern Hills takes about 2.5 hours. There are 5 stopping places where clues can be found to crack the code and save Malvern’s water!

Northgate Arena (42 miles)

Chester

Northgate Arena has a beach type effect swimming pools which has small slides for the younger visitor and a full size flume for the more adventurous - plus loads more sport facilities. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Hatton Farm Village (42 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.

Kenilworth Castle (42 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.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (42 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.

Battlefield Line Railway (42 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

Funky Monkeys Funky Town (42 miles)

Chester

Funky Monkeys Funky Town - caters for children aged between 0-10 with everything from baby sensory rooms, ball pits, climbing frames, huge wavy slides, toddler and disco zones and so much more!

AMF Macclesfield (42 miles)

Macclesfields

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

Lakeside SuperBowl Nuneaton (42 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 (42 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!!

Sk8 Madness (42 miles)

Northwich

Sk8 Madness This 25,000 square foot skating facility has a beginners' rink, a recreational rink, and an aggressive skate park.

Tenpin Chester (42 miles)

Chester

Tenpin Chester Tenpin Chester offers 30 lanes of bowling megafun! Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards.

UGC Cinema (42 miles)

Chester

UGC Cinema Six screen multiplex on the outskirts of Chester

Stratford Armouries (42 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.

Crazy Kiln (43 miles)

Kenilworth

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

Coventry Skydome Ice Rink (43 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.

Glazydayz Pottery (43 miles)

Ledbury

Glazydayz Pottery Paint Your Own Pottery - Great fun for kids, relaxing for adults. Choose from over 400 items - the biggest choice of any studio in the Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire area. Indoor kids' play area, plenty of free parking right outside our door, refreshments available

Playpit Nuneaton (43 miles)

Nuneaton

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

Herefordshire Nature Trust (43 miles)

Tupsley

Herefordshire Nature Trust Herefordshire is often described as England's most rural county, with a rich mosaic landscape of small fields, ancient hedgerows and wooded hills.

Teamworks Karting Coventry (43 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!

Coventry Transport Museum (43 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!

War Memorial Park (43 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.

TGS Bowling (43 miles)

Hereford

TGS Bowling Seventeen lanes of 10-pin bowling; 12 holes of Adventure Golf; arcades; American bistro with wide-ranging menu; pool tables; party venue and bar - all under one roof!

Blacon Adventure Playground (43 miles)

Chester

Blacon Adventure Playground Large enclosed site includes adventure play structures, a city farm, environmental play areas and a large indoor play barn. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Chester with kids.

Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre (43 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 (43 miles)

Coventry

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

Hickory Dickory's Playhouse (43 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

Play Planet Soft Playcentre (43 miles)

Hereford

Play Planet Soft Playcentre Play Planet is Hereford’s newest and biggest indoor children’s play centre, offering a three tier space themed soft play experience.

The Herbert Gallery and Museum (43 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.

Chester Zoo (43 miles)

Chester

Chester Zoo Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as the 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, they also offer first class facilities that ensure your day out really is as enjoyable as possible.

Markeaton Park (43 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.

The Deep Sea Den at AT7 (43 miles)

Coventry

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

Staunton Harold Reservoir (43 miles)

Melbourne

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

Manic Ceramics (43 miles)

Hereford

Manic Ceramics Make and paint your own ceramic creations, with help from friendly, experienced staff.

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery (44 miles)

Hereford

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little the museum and gallery have kept up with the times.

Bosworth Battlefield (44 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.

Tenpin Derby (44 miles)

Derby

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

Eastnor Castle (44 miles)

Ledbury

Eastnor Castle Fairytale Georgian castle in magical surroundings, with Deer Park, Lake and Arboretum. Children’s Adventure Playground and Assault Course, Knight’s Maze.

Hereford Leisure Pool (44 miles)

Hereford

Hereford Leisure Pool - has a wave machine and water slide, a 'beach' area and various water features and a whirlpool, as well as the usual leisure pool

CoCos Playbarn (44 miles)

Frodsham

CoCos Playbarn - really nice kids indoor play centre in Frodsham - ring for more details

Cheeky Chimps (44 miles)

Warwick

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

Greenacres Animal Park (44 miles)

Mancot

Greenacres Animal Park Greenacres Farm Park offers fun days out for children of all ages, including schools and playgroups, with lots of farm & zoo animals to see, together with rides, amusements, a licensed bar & pool and games room.

Warwickshire Museum (44 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.

The Pottery Paint Shop (44 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.

Lunt Roman Fort (44 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.

Curious About Warwick (45 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.

Snibston (45 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.

Warwick Castle (45 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.