Family Days Out near to Bath
American Museum in Britain (< 1km)
Bath
American Museum in Britain American Museum has period rooms showing how Americans lived from 17th century to 1865 also has a renowned American quilt collection. New, opening in April 2007 is the American Heritage display in the basement with interactive displays also Native American displays. Beautiful grounds. Café. Shops.
Zany Zone Softplay (< 1km)
Bath
Zany Zone Softplay A soft indoor adventure playground with three floors of fun. Try the log ramps, ball pits, cargo nets, tunnels and slides. There is an area dedicated for toddlers.
Norwood Farm (< 1km)
Bath
Norwood Farm Norwood Farm is a Rare Breeds Survival Trust Approved Centre. We have a wide selection of rare British breeds of all shapes and sizes, from the Red Poll cow and the Exmoor pony to the Gloucester Old Spot and the Soay sheep.
Roman Baths and Museum (3km)
Bath
Roman Baths and Museum See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. New for 2006: 'Meet the Romans' (children's audioguide tour).
Huntfun Bath Treasure Hunt (3km)
Bath
Huntfun Bath Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.
Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass (3km)
Bath
Bath Aqua Theatre of Glass Make a stained glass panel with an expert. By arrangement you can come and create a panel with our artist. Put a bit of yourself into the window, mirror of hanging.
Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre (12km)
Bath
Panda-Monium Indoor Play Centre is a great big play centre with slides, swings and ropes. Separate toddler area and a netted football pitch for indoor ball games.
Horseworld (14km)
Whitchurch
Horseworld Ideal for any horse lovers out there - including grooming, interactive museum, nature trail and loads more
Junction 21 Kids Play Centre (15km)
Frome
Junction 21 Kids Play Centre is the fun place for children AND adults...Katie has created a relaxed environment for your children where creativity is the name of the game...Slides, ball pools, ropes, swings, nets, you name it and the kids can have fun with it !
Boomerang Play Centre (17km)
Melkesham
Boomerang Play Centre Kids indoor play centre with a separate area for toddlers.
Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre (17km)
Bristol
Cheeky Monkeys Indoor Soft Play Centre Inflatable soft play Jungle for climbing, hiding and bouncing with ball pits, slides, puzzles, animal shapes etc and various other soft play accessories. We also have a baby corner.
British Empire and Commonwealth Museum (18km)
Bristol
British Empire and Commonwealth Museum Housed next to Temple Meads
Train Station, the Museum charts the
500 year history of the British Empire.
A visit includes entry to the hands-on,
family-friendly exhibition Pow Wow,
plus a range of exciting children's
activities during school holidays.
Bristol Ice Rink (18km)
Bristol
Bristol Ice Rink - offers the opportunity to skate in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. There are public sessions for all types of skaters including a full Learn to Skate Programme and a Junior Ice Hockey Programme that will certainly thrill the enthusiasts
Huntfun Bristol Treasure Hunt (18km)
Bristol
Huntfun Bristol Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf (18km)
Bristol
Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf Two great 18 hole adventure golf courses - dare you to putt your way through our jungle course, complete with the live active volcano?
Bristol Zoo Gardens (20km)
Bristol
Bristol Zoo Gardens A visit to Bristol Zoo Gardens is a trip to an amazing world of animals, all within 12 acres of beautiful gardens. Meet over 450 species of exotic, endangered and cute animals from the four corners of the globe. Visit the primates in Monkey Jungle, stroll through the lemur garden or come face to face with the inhabitants of the impressive Seal and Penguin Coast. Some other Zoo favourites include Gorilla Island, Reptile house, Asiatic lions, Butterfly Forest, Bug World, Twilight World, and the Aquarium.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge (20km)
Clifton
The Clifton Suspension Bridge The Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel provides spectacular views over the pretty Avon Gorge. It's a great place to walk across and see how high you are above the traffic and the river.
Feel and see it move with the traffic !
Jump Indoor Playcentres (22km)
Bristol
Jump Indoor Playcentres Jump proudly provides the largest indoor soft play centres in the Uk. Catering for ages 0-12, children love Jump because it's an adventure every time; adults love Jump for it's friendly staff and safe environments. From ball pits and slides to inflatables and football pitches we have something for everyone!
East Somerset Railway (24km)
Shepton Mallet
East Somerset Railway (ESR) is an ex-Great Western Railway branch line running through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK. Steam trains run all year, with a 5-mile round trip through the rolling countryside
Neptunes (24km)
Shepton Mallet
Neptunes Soft play adventure area aimed for children up to the age of 8 years.
Shepton Mallet Lido (24km)
Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet Lido When summer comes Shepton Mallet Lido provides the ideal place to swim, relax and enjoy the sun - 33m Swimming Pool and separate Children's Pool - Pool side relaxation area.
Longleat (25km)
Warminster
Longleat The star of BBC's hugely popular Animal Park series invites you to encounter some of the worlds most magnificent animals in the UK's first Safari Park, get lost in the Longleat Hedge Maze, voyage on the Safari Boats, discover the treasures of Longleat House and much much more... your day at Longleat will never be long enough!
Longleat Forest Centre Parcs (25km)
Warminster
Longleat Forest Centre Parcs - loads of activities to do with kids including a great indoor swimming centre and the kids love cycling around on their bikes - plus tons more activities - although technically Centre Parcs isn't open to day visitors only residential guests
Wookey Hole Caves (26km)
Wells
Wookey Hole Caves Britain's most spectacular caves. Valley of the Dinosaurs featuring King Kong - Magical fairy garden - Victorian Penny Arcade - Magical Mirror Maze - Hall of Crazy Mirrors - Cave Museum - Pirate Zap Zone - Wookey Bear Collection - New Big Top Restaurant - Wookey Hole Youth Circus.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm (27km)
Bristol
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm Located just six miles from Bristol, Noah's Ark has everything from rhinos to rabbits, giraffes to gibbons all on 100 acres of rolling hills and spectacular views. Wander past the zebras, take a tractor ride and watch the birds of prey in a free flight display. Round off the day with a relaxing cup of coffee while the children explore 9 different indoor and outdoor play areas.
Coral Cove Party and Adventure Centre (27km)
Devizes
Coral Cove Party and Adventure Centre childrens indoor soft play centre in Devizes.
Bowood House & Gardens (27km)
Calne
Bowood House & Gardens Children love Bowood! There's space to run and play and beautiful parkland and a waterfall to enjoy, but the main reason kids love Bowood is because it's home to one of the best adventure playgrounds in the country.
Cheddar Caves and Gorge (30km)
Cheddar
Cheddar Caves and Gorge A year round all-weather attraction with plenty to do above and below ground. Listen to a story about the caves on your personal audioguide, see how cavemen really survived in our Cheddar Man Museum and look out for the Peregrine falcons as you ride up the Gorge on an open-top bus.
Somerset Rural Life Museum (34km)
Glastonbury
Somerset Rural Life Museum The magnificent fourteenth-century Abbey Barn is the centrepiece of the Somerset Rural Life Museum. The barn and the farm buildings surrounding the courtyard contain displays illustrating the tools and techniques of farming in Victorian Somerset. Unusual local activities like willow growing, mud horse fishing, peat digging and cider making are included.
Court Farm Country Park (35km)
Weston-Super-Mare
Court Farm Country Park Nationally award winning farm attraction set on real working farm. Animals, Adventures play, Indoor play barns, hands on fun, free tractor rides, maize maze, milking show, bottlefeeding. Kids love the freedom and the animals. Great family day out in Somerset.
Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool (37km)
Street
Greenbank Heated Outdoor Pool 30x12m main Pool, semi-circular childrens Pool and separate Splash Area with fountains and water jets. Great idea if you're looking for great family days out in Somerset
Berkeley Castle (37km)
Berkeley
Berkeley Castle is England's oldest inhabited castle and most historic home. Over 24 generations of Berkeley's have transformed a savage Norman fortress into a truly stately home full of treasures. Come and learn about murder, intrigue and mysterious events at the castle.
Cattle Country Adventure Park (37km)
Berkeley
Cattle Country Adventure Park has a whole range of activities and many animals to see. Two huge barns house giant slides and loads of soft play equipment. Outdoor activities include Britain's biggest jumping pillow, a 14m climbing net, a giant castle, trampolines, ride on mini tractors, a mini train, a willow maze, a splash pool, mini golf and a boating lake to name just a few.
Climb Aboard Indoor Play Centre (37km)
Gillingham
Climb Aboard Indoor Play Centre 3 Tier Adventure area - Baby and Toddler area - Parents and Tykes Play Area - Relaxed Cafe and Sofa Area
Caldicot Castle (38km)
Caldicot
Caldicot Castle Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Lots for kids to do including activity station and activitys and workshops throughout the year.
Scallywags Castle (38km)
Caldicot
Scallywags Castle Scallywags Castle offers clean, safe, stimulating fun for the whole family. There are two separate play zones, designed to provide fun and activity in a safe environment for pre walkers, toddlers and juniors to the age of 12 years. The venue is packed with lots of fun features including a giant four lane astra slide, tube slide, under 4's wavy slide, Ball Shower and much more...
Whirlikidz (39km)
Chepstow
Whirlikidz Whirlikidz boasts a large indoor play structure with slides, tunnels and plenty more to explore. There are also mother and toddler sessions which include free squash and snack, arts and crafts, story time and singing.
Bucket and Spade (39km)
Weston-Super-Mare
Bucket and Spade A Two-for-one pub with a fun barn attached.
Puxton Park (39km)
Weston Super Mare
Puxton Park The Playbarn features a huge 3 storeys of fantastic fun for children and adults - outside there is a large boucing pillow - visit all our furry friends in Pets Village and see them hopping around their indoor & outdoor enclosures.
Seaquarium (42km)
Weston-Super-Mare
Seaquarium Here you will discover the fascinating secrets hidden beneath the Severn Estuary and the sea beyond.
Weston Miniature Railway (42km)
Weston-Super-Mare
Weston Miniature Railway Passenger-carrying miniature railway 7.25 gauge over 0.5 mile on the seafront. Eighteen-hole putting course.
Time Machine Museum (42km)
Weston-super-Mare
Time Machine Museum The displays range from the archaeology of the earliest inhabitants to the wildlife that you can find today. Other displays cover the local history of the area. The Seaside Holidays Gallery is a speciality of the museum, and the cottage next door is laid out as a landlady's lodging house of 1900.
Gloucester Apollo (43km)
Stroud
Gloucester Apollo Enjoy all the latest releases at Stroud's Apollo Cinema surrounded by first class comfort and superior technology
Go Bananas Indoor Softplay Centre (43km)
Stroud
Go Bananas Indoor Softplay Centre - lots of different areas to play, with slides and ball pits and even has a death slide?!
Dean Forest Railway (43km)
Lydney
Dean Forest Railway A heritage railway featuring an 8 mile round trip into the historic Forest of Dean.
The sights, sounds and smells of a steam train are magical to kids of all ages! The railway hosts events especially for kids Days Out with Thomas, Easter Bunny Hunt, Halloween and Santa Specials.
Forest Model Village (43km)
Aylburton
Forest Model Village Hidden beneath a shady woodland canopy is an enchanted glade full of humour, history and entertainment.
Go Ape! (43km)
Lydney
Go Ape! Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges?
Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park (43km)
Swindon
Studley Grange Garden and Leisure Park Butterfly World, part of the Studley Grange garden and leisure park, is the place to visit rain or shine. See hundreds of beautiful butterflies, flying against a backdrop of tropical plants and flowers. Waterfalls cascade down into ponds full of fish. The mini beast section includes insects, reptiles and amphibians.
Bonkers Childrens Indoor Play Centre (43km)
Swindon
Bonkers Childrens Indoor Play Centre - offer a unique play area, featuring BALL CANNONS, MAGIC BALL JUGGLERS, VOLCANO, ROLLER RACERS - how do they work? - BALL LIFTERS, and many other items of interactive equipment, suitable for ALL ages.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting Somerset you keep sending in. Now the christmas holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys and other attractions as possible.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in Somerset can enjoy the day out as well.
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