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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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Aerial
Extreme, The Trentham Estate, South Entrance, Stone Road, Trentham,
ST4 8AY |
Packed with fun obstacles: 10-40ft tight ropes, zip lines, cargo nets and ‘wobbly leg’ poles: a fun adventure course for novice adventurers and adrenalin junkies alike. Suitable for all over 1.4m. Café nearby: picnic areas. Pre booking advised. |
no |
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Go Ape, Cannock,
Birches Valley Forest Centre, Lady Hill, Rugeley, WS15 5UQ Tel 0845 643 9215 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 & Tarzan swings. Min. age 10 yrs, min. height 1.4m (4ft7in). Pre-booking essential |
No |
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Ash End House Children’s Farm, Middleton Lane, Middleton, Tamworth, B78 2BL Tel 0121
3293240 |
Family run farm which has been operating as a children’s farm 29 years. Children are given food to feed the animals, and may hold a newly hatched chick or duckling. Farmhouse Kitchen cafe. Gift shop. |
Yes |
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Rudyard Lake Steam
Railway, Rudyard Station, Rudyard, Nr Leek ST13 8PF Tel 01538 306704 www.rlsr.org |
Steam train trips along beautiful Rudyard lake on our narrow-gauge railway. Ideal for family days out, Kids Birthday Party packages, Special event days with treats for kids. Cafe, picnic area | Wheelchairs are carried on train in wagon provided: child must ride in the train | |||
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Drayton Manor Theme
Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW, Tel: 0844 4721950 www.draytonmanor.co.uk |
For total family entertainment this festive season, experience Drayton’s Magical Christmas (Sat 28 Nov -Sun 3 Jan). Thomas Land is transformed into a winter wonderland. Brand new film in 4D Cinema. See website for full details. | Yes with comprehensive number of rides & attractions. | |||
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Sir Amics Painta,
Coppice House, Teddesley Coppice, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19
5RP, Tel: 01785 711483 www.siramicspainta.co.uk |
Children will love painting pottery to take home. Fun for all the family at our friendly family-run studio in Stafford. Use your creative skills to design and paint your own ceramic items! Childrens parties with a difference. | Yes | |||
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Rodbaston Visitor
Centre & Animal Zone Rodbaston, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5PH Tel 01785 710560 www.rodbaston.ac.uk/visitorcentre |
The Rodbaston Visitor Centre and Animal Zone is home to a wide variety of exotic, farm and companion animals. We also offer 'Meet the Keeper' sessions and Animal Encounters. | Yes: site & toilets | |||
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Paintball
Stoke-on-Trent,
Manor Farm, Manor Road, Madeley, CW3 9PS website |
Open all year whatever the weather, this action-packed paintball site will ensure you have the time of your life! Set in around 40 acres of Cheshire countryside, eight challenging scenarios, many set in lush woodland | No | |||
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Gladstone Pottery Museum, Uttoxeter
Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. ST3 1PQ Tel 01782 237777 website |
The story of the Potteries, all wrapped up in one unique museum. Experience for yourself what conditions were like for the men, women and children who worked at the centre of the world’s pottery industry. Shop, tea-rooms. | Most of the museum is accessible. | |||
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Lichfield
Cathedral ,
Lichfield,
WS13 7LD |
Wide range of kids and adults activities, tours, concerts and studies, including Hunt for an Angel & Spire Climbs (over 8 only). See full list by clicking on link. Restaurant & Coffee Shop. | Call to check | |||
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Blackbrook
Zoological Park, Winkhill, Staffordshire, ST13 7QR |
Collection of wild animals - the most rare and endangered species to be found in the world. |
Yes |
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WaterWorld,
Festival Park, Etruria, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5PU |
With many attractions including Wave Machines, Rapids Flumes, and Slides. |
Yes - but not upstairs |
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British Wildlife
Rescue Centre, Amerton Working Farm,
Stowe-by-Chartley, Stafford,
Staffordshire, ST18 0LA |
Sick and injured wildlife receive treatment at this rescue centre. Visitors are welcome to see the animals.
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Yes |
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Staffordshire
Wildlife Trust, The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 0WT, |
New Wildlife Visitor Centre set in 26 acres of lakes, parkland and woodland. |
To be advised |
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Snow
Dome, Leisure Island, River Drive, Tamworth, B79 7ND, |
Ski, Snowboarding, Tobogganing, Lessons and fun activities. |
To be advised
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Lichfield
Heritage Centre, Market Square, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6LG, |
2000 years of history with some great displays, mouse-hole trails and more |
To be advised |
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Tamworth
Castle, The Holloway, Ladybank, Tamworth B79 4NA, |
Explore 900 years of history in this great castle. Chlidrens activities and many special events |
To be advised |
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Churnet Valley
Railway, The Station, Station Road, Cheddleton,
ST13 7EE, Tel 01538 360522. |
A beautiful heritage railway with a 10.5 mile return Steam Train ride. | To be advised | |||
