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Kids Days Out in Gloucestershire |
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We always
suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all
attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Place |
Doing What |
Wheelchair friendly |
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APE, Mallards Pike Lake, Forest of
Dean, Gloucestershire Tel: 0870 444 5562 www.goape.co.uk |
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Pre-booking advised. Groups welcome. |
No |
| Wildfowl
& Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT, Tel
01453 891900 www.wwt.org.uk |
Great Wildfowl centre, good for families, with fabulous collection of ducks, geese and swans worth visiting any time of year, but great in Winter. Indoor childrens activity area. Viewing tower. Restaurant and gift shop. |
Yes - excellent facilities |
| JDR
Karting & Lazer Tagging, Unit 5, Madleaze
Industrial Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucestershire, GL1 5SG, Tel 01452 312230 www.jdrkarting.co.uk |
Childrens karting from 4-12yrs with the latest electric karts. A great day out for all the family. . Main track for 12yrs+ on petrol karts. Try our exciting multi-level lasertag arena. Full catering available. Great for birthday parties. |
Limited access available. Ring for details. |
| National
Waterways Museum, Llanthony Warehouse,
Gloucester Docks Tel
01452 318054 www.nwm.org.uk |
Follow the history of Britain's canals & the life of those who built & worked on them through hands-on exhibits & interactive displays. Narrowboats, barges, steam crane, boat trips, Educational visits, Cafe & shop. |
Yes |
| National
Birds of Prey Centre, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1JJ, Tel 0870 990 1992. www.nbpc.co.uk |
One of the finest collections of Birds of Prey in the UK, more than 90 species of Owls, Eagles, Hawks, Vultures, etc. Daily flying displays, Hands-on Experience Days (advance bookings, over 16s), Tea Room, Gift shop. |
Yes |
| Corinium
Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BX Tel 01285 655611 website |
Ground breaking museum. See Roman life in the second-largest town in England with interactive & hands-on displays including stunning mosaics. New Saxon gallery. School & educational visits. Gift shop. Cafe. |
Yes |
| Dean
Forest Railway, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET, Tel 01594 845840 www.deanforestrailway.co.uk |
Heritage railway between Lydney & Parkend. Your ticket allows you to travel all day through the Forest of Dean on our. Steam & Diesel hauled trains. Main car park, shops, reatuarant & cafe at Norchard. Group visits. Special events. |
Yes |
| The
Warehouse, Parliament Street, Gloucester, GL1 1HH, Tel 01452 302351 www.the-warehouse.co.uk |
Indoor climbing at The Warehouse. Offers supervised indoor climbing for children aged 8 - 16 years. Children's Parties. School groups, AALA licensed, also include outdoor walking, canoeing, map-reading. |
No |
| Perrygrove
Railway, Coleford, GL16 8BQ, Tel 01594 834991 www.perrygrove.co.uk |
Do your kids like trains? They'll love Perrygrove in the Forest of Dean. Super railway, wonderful woods, & Indoor Village with secret passages! Birthday parties, cafe, picnic area, events throughout year. |
Yes about 75% The train has space for a wheelchair |
| Berkeley
Castle, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9QL, Tel 01453 810 332 www.berkeley-castle.com |
Norman Castle lived in by the Berkeley family that built it in 1117. Edward II murdered here and Civil War damage remains. Gardens and Butterfly House too. Events all year including jousting, re-enactments and more. Tea Room, Picnic area. | Very limited access |
| Croft
Farm Water Park, Bredons Hardwick, Tewkesbury, GL20 7EE Tel 01684 772321 www.croftfarmleisure.co.uk |
Watersports,
Activity Holidays, Camping, Caravanning & Leisure on-site
here. Our RYA-recognized watersports school offers windsurfing, sailing,
canoeing & powerboats. Restaurant, Health & Fitness club |
Call to check |
| Sudeley
Castle, Winchcombe, GL54 5JD Tel 01242 602308 www.sudeleycastle.co.uk |
Fantastic
Kids events throughout the year in this historic castle, including:
Eastermania; Meet The Tudors; Go Crazy at the Castle. Gardens, Coffee shop, picnic area, plant centre. |
Yes |
| Forest
of Dean Sculpture Trail, Beechenhurst Lodge, Cinderford, Tel 01594 833057 |
Superb trail with lots of sculptures including giant chair in this great forest. |
Yes |
| MagicLand,
Meadow Road, Cirencester, GL7 1YA, Tel 01285 885570 |
13,000 square foot of Indoor Play area with separate area for under 4s. Cafe. | To be advised |
| Prinknash
Bird Park, Prinknash Abbey, Cranham, Gloucestershire, GL4 8EX, Tel 01452 812727 |
Lovely Bird Park set in gardens. Friendly animals, hand-feed the deer, see peacocks and cranes, brill! | Yes - some steep slopes. Wheelchair occupants and carers free! |
| Puzzle
Wood (Open Iron Mines), Lower Perrygrove Farm, Coleford,
Gloucestershire, GL16 8RB, Tel 01594 833187 |
A fascinating open iron workings in beautiful surroundings with a maze of paths, unique wooden seats, and bridges. | No |
| Beatrix
Potter's House of the Tailor of Gloucester, 9 College Court,
Gloucester, GL1 2HJ. Tel 01452 422856 |
Displays
and models of the famous animal characters. |
No
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| Westonbirt
Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Tel 01666 880220, Website |
A great collection of trees, at this famous arboretum, shop and restaurant. |
Yes |
