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    Best Things To Do & Days Out In Castle Hill

    Here at Day Out With The Kids we've found 447 fun things to do in Castle Hill for you and the family to discover, including indoor and soft play areas, museums and art galleries and tourist attractions. What's more, the weather shouldn't be a problem – 258 of the attractions are indoors. Finding the right Castle Hill day out for your family is easy – simply explore the links below or use the filters at the top of the page to plan your next adventure.

    Want to know what to do with the nature lovers in your family? Walk on the wild side and visit our Animals listings for zoos, safari parks and wildlife parks. Or are you looking for nearby places to visit in Castle Hill with a culture vulture? We've picked the best children's museums, discovery centres and historic locations in the Sightseeing section.

    If you're after a big day out during the school holidays, we can tell you where the nearest theme park, water park or ski slope is. For quieter days near home in term time, we can help you find the best soft play, leisure centre or pottery cafe.

    For teachers planning the next class trip, many places are educational and suitable for all ages, from babies and toddlers to teens. Never be stuck for what to do with the kids again!

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    Go kart racing at Anglia Indoor Kart Racing in Ipswich

    Anglia Indoor Kart Racing

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Go Karting and Driving

    If racing gets your kids engine revving then head on down to Anglia Indoor Karting in Suffolk. Let your kid try out racing for the first time, or let...

    Ages 4+

    1.4 mi

    Kids make butterfly hats at Ipswich Museum

    Ipswich Museum

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Calling all time travellers! Ipswich Museum has an adventure with your name on it, spanning thousands of years from all over the globe. The exhibits...

    All Ages

    1.5 mi

    Families in swimming pool at Crown Pools in Ipswich

    Crown Pools

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    Come and swim in a pool fit for royalty. Let your little prince or princess dive into Crown Pools soothing waters. Swim with your family in a giganti...

    All Ages

    1.7 mi

    Cottage at Christchurch Park in Ipswich

    Christchurch Park

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    Christchurch Park facilities centre around a well equipped children's play area; but extend to tennis courts; bowling greens and croquet lawn plus sp...

    All Ages

    1.8 mi

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    Empire Cinema screen

    Empire Cinema Ipswich

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Cinemas and Theatres

    With a whopping 14 screens, Empire Cinema in Ipswich is packed to the brim of excitement and adventure. Jump into the latest blockbusters at Empire C...

    Ages

    1.8 mi

    Girl bowling at Superbowl UK Ipswich

    Superbowl UK Ipswich

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

    Experience the best of indoor fun at Superbowl UK Ipswich! Practice your bowling skills on 12 state-of-the-art ten pin bowling lanes. Bumpers, ramps...

    All Ages

    1.9 mi

    A family taking part in a Hunt Fun trail

    Hunt Fun Ipswich

    • Ipswich
    • Outdoor
    • Tours and River Cruises

    Get your gang together for a day of code busting and sightseeing on the Hunt Fun Ipswich trail. It’s sure to stretch your grey matter! Begin by getti...

    Ages 4+

    1.9 mi

    Cineworld Ipswich

    Cineworld Ipswich

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Cinemas and Theatres

    Be transported to a world of action, thrills and adventure with a family-friendly movie screening at Cineworld Ipswich. Share the magic of the big sc...

    All Ages

    2 mi


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    Toddlers playing at Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy in Ipswich

    Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Indoor and Soft Play Areas

    Wacky Warehouse Punch and Judy is a great little multi level adventure play structure suitable for kids under 4ft9 in height and 10 years. All the us...

    Ages 0-12

    2 mi

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    Outside view of hall at Chantry Park in Ipswich

    Chantry Park

    • Ipswich
    • Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    Chantry Park The super modern play area, designed by well known play area manufacturer Kompan, has replaced the teeny older playground which was clos...

    All Ages

    2.1 mi

    Aqua Park Suffolk

    Aqua Park Suffolk

    • Stutton
    • Outdoor
    • Water Parks

    Nothing screams summer fun like a giant floating inflatable aqua park! With over 50 exciting obstacles, featuring some of UK’s biggest slides, Aqua P...

    Ages 4+

    7.2 mi

    Families arriving at Holywells Park in Ipswich

    Holywells Park

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Holywells Park has a lot to offers visitors for a day's family entertainment, from lots of green to plenty of wet! There's a paddling pool (summertim...

    Ages 0-12

    2.3 mi

    Partyman World Ipswich

    Partyman World Ipswich

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Indoor and Soft Play Areas

    Partyman World Ipswich has got all the ingredients for a day stuffed to the brim with family fun, like face painting, air cannons and so much more. K...

    Ages 0-12

    2.5 mi

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    Ski slope at Suffolk Ski Centre in Ipswich

    Suffolk Ski Centre

    • Ipswich
    • Outdoor
    • Skiing and Snowboarding

    At Suffolk Ski Centre there's so much fun to be had with a great confidence building activity that develops the mind as well as the body. It's also a...

    Ages 4+

    3.4 mi

    Trolley busses at Ipswich Transport Museum

    Ipswich Transport Museum

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Ipswich Transport Museum will show kids how people used to travel with an amazing selection of different modes of transport. You can see a fire engin...

    All Ages

    3.8 mi

    Girl stroking goat at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm in Ipswich

    Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm

    • Ipswich
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is a wonderful place to take children and was voted The Best Visitor Experience in Suffolk for 2006, 2007 and 2010! As...

    Ages 0-12

    4.1 mi

    A man holding a baby lamb at Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Suffolk

    Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park(2)

    • Wherstead
    • Outdoor
    • Children's Farms

    You might recognise Jimmy Doherty’s farm from the BBC documentary. This rare breed's farm is home to ponies, donkeys, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs,...

    All Ages

    4.2 mi

    Play2Day Ipswich

    Play2Day Ipswich(2)

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Indoor and Soft Play Areas

    Looking for indoor entertainment for the whole family? At Play2Day Ipswich you’ll find Adventure Play Centre, Lazer-Tag Arena, and Suffolk's largest...

    All Ages

    6.2 mi

    Dad helping son to bowl at Tenpin

    Tenpin Ipswich

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

    Who doesn’t love a good spot of bowling? It’s a classic for a reason, something Tenpin Ipswich makes the most of with all sorts of slidey fun. Whethe...

    Ages 4+

    6.3 mi

    Indoor skating ramps at Area 25 Skatepark in Ipswich

    Area 25 Skatepark

    • Ipswich
    • Indoor
    • Ice Skating and Rollerskating

    Area 25 Skatepark is an innovative and well thought out place for kids to skate or scooter safely, whatever their ability level. It has a lot of vari...

    Ages 4+

    6.4 mi

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