Our kids loved this place - Miniature Pony Centre with pony rides.
Devon
Exmoor Zoo is a unique and unusual zoo!
The zoo is an ideal family venue, catering very well for the younger generation. The zoo specialises in smaller animals.
Animal encounters!
Hands-on activity farm for families!
Wiltshire
Interact with our rare breed farm animals. Get up close, touch, feed & learn all about them. Set in stunning countryside!
Animal wonderland!
Get closer to the natural world; with giraffes, tigers, rhinos, meerkats, penguins and more
Hampshire
Just one of our ideas for things to do with children in Leicestershire.
Leicestershire
Young Farmers’ Play Barn, Fort Adventure Play Area, living willow structures, picnic & toddler play areas, pond dipping/nature trail.
An inner city oasis!
A fun & fascinating hands-on experience.
Buckinghamshire
Kids will love this.
Herefordshire
Observe all the British Owls as well as many more spectacular examples from around the world. Tea Rooms, groups and school trips by arrangement. just one of our recommended days out in Herefordshire.
Seabird Centre!
East Lothian
Live camera feeds from the islands of Fidra and Bass Rock give excellent views of the seabirds, include gannets, shags, guillemots and razorbills.
Horse Riding!
Isle Of Arran
Take a trek through scenic countryside. Beginners welcome. Suitable for age 5 upwards. Shorter pony ride for ages 3 - 5 available.
Enjoy an action-packed family day out!
Sussex
Attractions include: children's farm, birds of prey centre, large adventure playground, go-karting and indoor soft play area.
A slice of the country in the heart of the city!m
Nottinghamshire
Your kids will love this attraction.
Wigtownshire
Park with Asian otters, beavers, guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks, pygmy goats, chipmunks and reptiles and more.
One of our ideas for things to do.
Shropshire
Living history 19th century farm Waggoner with heavy horse works the land; vintage machinery; rare breeds, hand-milked cows and much more!
With kids activities everyday!
Renfrewshire
The RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve is an ideal day out for the whole family. Wildlife viewing all year round.
Fun at the farm!
A great family day out come rain or shine!
A working farm for over 250 years, in over 120 acres.
We have a wide range of pedigree and rare animals which you can come and meet up close. A true Community Farm. School visits.
Fun for all at Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Midlothian
A permanent home for rescued donkeys!
Derbyshire
A fun place for children who have special needs to have a holiday for one to seven days.
A great day out for everyone!
Worcestershire
All the fun of the farm with animals, trailer tours, hands on activities, pedal tractors, go karts and much more.
The UK’s most interactive zoo.
Essex
Get up close to our animals, including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, camels, penguins and many more.
Award-winning, friendly farm with tame farm animals
Warwickshire
Award-winning, friendly farm with tame farm animals, part of the Countryside Education Visits Accredited Scheme.
There are plenty of things here to do!
Staffordshire
Family run farm which has been operating as a children’s farm 29 years. Children are given food to feed the animals, and can hold a chick or duckling.
Overlooking Muckle Flugga, Britain's most northerly point.
Shetland
Hermaness provides a wonderful haven for over 100,000 seabirds including puffins, seacliffs, offshore arches and stacks.
Glorious park and mansion in Shropshire.
A great day out for the whole family!
Norfolk
A great day out for the whole family! Lots of animals to see and cuddle! Indoor and outdoor play areas. Ride on tractors and tractor tours.
Birds on this 24,000 acre reserve!
Highland
Varieties of birds including golden plovers, dunlins and merlins breed on the reserve. Nature trails. Field teaching scheme for schools.
Open - book now!
Great for children 8 years and under!
Dorset
British breeds of goats
British breeds of goats, also donkeys, pigs, reptiles, and poultry. Play barn. Guided tours.
Summer Family events
Isle of Wight
Have fun at this this royal castle with battlements, a keep to climb and a museum to explore.
Set in a 600-acre working farm
We provide a great day out with a variety of activities for all. Lots of animals, playground, go-kart track.
Great family fun at Bush Farm and Bison Centre Wiltshire
An all weather family attraction with something for everyone!
3rd April - 6th April 2015 10am-4pm
Somerset
Kids will love this attraction!
Suffolk
Family fun down on the farm, come rain or shine! Meet the animals, daily pony rides, train rides & lots of indoor & outdoor play.
Another days out idea for kids in Suffolk.
Children can explore trails, use the play furniture and have fun on the large grass area. Walk at Lynford in our Arboretum or around the lake.
Set in the grounds of Dudley Castle...
West Midlands
The zoo is home to some of the biggest, rarest and most exotic animals, lots of animals to see.
Experience the fascinating journey from an Exmoor stream to the Atlantic Ocean.
Over 75 native species, public fish feeds, Deep reef. Fun for all, whatever the weather! Shop, cafe with sheltered outside area.
Have fun Exploring The many Parks, Lakes and Woodlands!
New Wildlife Visitor Centre set in 26 acres of lakes, parkland and woodland.
Outdoor centre
Sutherland
Find out about the changes to Sutherland's landscapes, back to the Ice Age. What is the impact on wildlife, of the local hydro-electric scheme?
Enjoy scenic walks around Brampton Woods.
Cambridgeshire
The wood is home to many plants and animals, and many different butterflies.
One of Britain’s oldest, and most attractive, trout farms.
Gloucestershire
Children of all ages will be delighted in seeing trout leap out of the water for food thrown by visitors!
0Explore the Blue Reef Aquarium and see a range of aquatic life!
Tyne & Wear
Marine Life - Over 30 living displays feature amazing aquatic life including tropical sharks octopus, seahorses, giant crabs and piranhas.
Play barn with rope swings, trampolines and much more!
Enjoy the hay bale maze and an indoor climbing frame, indoor and outdoor picnic areas, animal hands-on and feeding and more...
Eat Stay Play
Nature reserve for all the family
South Lanarkshire
Farm Park Family Fun!
Bringing opportunities to life!
Fun and educational!
Northumberland
Norfolk, Lincolnshire
Come and visit Church Farms tame friendly animals, get up close to some cute rabbits and enjoy tractor rides, nature trails and an adventure playground!
A sealife adventure in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.
Fife
From Sharks to Seahorses, Lobsters to Lionfish, Poison Dart Frogs to Piranhas and not to forget our loveable Seals.
Great Birdpark & gardens in 26 acres.
Surrey
Admission includes Underwater World & the Jenny Wren Childrens Farm. Special penguin feeding twice daily. Meet the birds & their keepers.
Exciting all-weather family visitor attraction.
Regular hands-on animal activities, two massive indoor playbarns, lots of outdoor play and driving activities. Museums, tea-rooms & gift shop.
An open farm!
Animals including - cows, sheep, goats and pigs, rabbits, birds of prey, also more unusual animals like porcupines, & llamas.
Come and visit a variety of animals and birds
Perthshire
100 acre Wildlife Centre. Indoor and outdoor children's play areas, picnic tables, BBQ's, petting hatchery, gift shop and cafe.
Come and learn more about different types of birds here!
Flying demonstrations of owls and raptors, and other animals to see at this owl sanctuary.
A great day out for all the family!
Ceredigion
Identify the Bottlenose Dolphins of Cardigan Bay's "Special Area of Conservation".
Leicester’s premier park - just outside the city centre
Home to a variety of animals!
Pembrokeshire
Set in wooded grounds, and floral gardens the Park is including Zebras, Antelope, Camels, Tapir and Llamas and much more!
Ouseburn Farm, an oasis in the middle of the City
Woodland and Animal Park
Our "paradise on earth" has loads to see and do!
Beautiful family House, huge gardens, rare-breeds farm and many more surprises! Frequent special events: see our website for latest details.
Your kids will love Lamont City Farm!
Many animals to see including, Nigerian pygmy goats, Chinese geese and Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs.
This living recreation of a tropical rainforest is a great place for a day out
Berkshire
Houses an exotic collection of tropical plants and animals under glasshouses, making it a perfect all-weather, family attraction.
Great Country Park for kids and families
Bristol, Avon
50 acres of beautiful countryside with farm animals and rare exotic species. Indoor play barn equipped with gravity defying slides and more!
Donkey sanctuary and indoor play.
Cornwall
The happiest donkeys in Cornwall plus sheep, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs plus huge indoor play-barn.
Meet ponies and pigs to rodents and reptiles!
Say hello to a range of animals from the usual goats, chickens and rabbits to Shetland ponies and exotics like reptiles and spiders.
A great family day out!
Always a huge amount to see and do and a perfect day out for all the family.
Merseyside
Safari animals park, farm, amusement rides, school & educational visits, restaurant , shop.
The International Centre for Birds of Prey.
For many years a specialist zoo of birds of prey dedicated to their conservation. Now back with its original owner.
Another idea for kids days out!
Yorkshire
One of the best Farm attractions in the country and winner of many awards. Animals in abundance and always something new!
Britain’s original dinosaurs museum.
Award-winning museum in Dorset on your kids days out - fossils, skeletons and life-sized dinosaur reconstructions with multimedia and hands on displays.
A great day out for the family!
Ayrshire
Enjoy a huge range of activities: playbarn, adventure course, waterfalls, secret forest, pets corner, pony trekking. Cafe, gift shop.
Horse-riding for everyone over 3 including beginners.
Forest access. Rides for the disabled and ½ hour rides for children.
Fantastic new aquarium
Bristol
Fantastic new aquarium attraction in Bristol with everything from Sea Horse to sharks. worth a look!
One of the larger attractions on the Isle of Wight.
Visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities.
More than just an animal zoo, come and visit us
Plus Giant Bale climb!
Meet the Animals: Hands On Farm Park
Oxfordshire
A Great Day Out at Cob House and the Mayfly Cafe
Venture through the lakes of the world.
Cumbria
Encounter mischievous otters, fierce piranha, caiman and dainty seahorses, discover the Virtual Dive Bell and underwater tunnel.
Enjoy a fun family day at Greenacres Animal Park!
Flintshire
A unique railway experience.
Narrow-gauge, miniature and model railways. Pay once & ride all day! Under-cover model exhibition, Under 10s "drive your own train", Crazy golf.
England's highest waterfall.
A wonderful family day out in 90 acres of parkland. Forest garden & nature trail: learn about wildlife & conservation.
A community farm with lots to explore and learn
As well as our friendly farm animals and 37 acres of fields and woodland to explore, we have plenty more attractions to entertain the family.
Adventure Farm set in 30 acres on the Dorset Jurassic Coast.
Ideal for your Kids Dayss Out - Indoor & outdoor activities including: farm animals, owls, rabbits, ponies. Lamb & kid feeding. Bouncy castles, pedal tractors, trampolines.
Come and meet the animals!
Our rescue centre has horses, ponies, donkeys, goats and sheep. Enjoy the various activities each open day.
Pony trekking around outdoor paddocks.
Horse riding - A floodlit all weather indoor Ménage which is 40 metres by 20 metres in size. Specialist riding equipment to assist disabled riders.
Plenty of activities here for your kids!
Large Play Fort, Pedal Go-Karts, Crazy Golf,Trampolines, Farm Animals, Jumping Pillow and much more. Indoor Play Area for under 7's.
Visit our Cornish Cyder Farm
Where there are plenty of things to do for the whole family. Tractor rides, farm friendly animals, homemade lunches and teas.
Many animals to see and feed
Hertfordshire
Cuddle some of the smaller ones! Outdoor play / picnic area, Gift shop. Special "Mystery Animal " sessions. Entry £2. per person.
Perfect for animal lovers!
Have fun exploring the Cresswell Pond Nature Reserve!
A lagoon, fringed by saltmarsh and reedbed, with many birds including passage waders and overwintering waterfowl. Birdwatching hide.
Experience aquatic life from several regions of the world!
Denbighshire
Amazon, Pacific & Indian Oceans & our shores. See sharks, Moray eels, piranhas & the some of oceans' most venomous fish.
Another one of our days out with the kids.
Lanarkshire
Special Events: Spring into Easter, April 4. Classic Cars May 2, on our 1950s working farm with dairy cows, sheep, pigs, and much more!
Horseriding on the beach!
Rides along the sand and in the countryside on horses and ponies. I cannot think of anything better for a day out!
over 4 years old, then horse ride with us!
Tyne and Wear
Meet a vast array of creatures.
From piranhas to clownfish. Get even closer to sharks, turtles and stingrays in the underwater tunnel and experience the UK’s first virtual dive cage!
Horse riding!
The beautiful Ayrshire countryside has endless leisure riding opportunities. We can offer treks and hacks ranging from 1 hour to 2 1/2 hours rides.
Animal lovers will enjoy this family friendly farm
South Yorkshire
Get up close to our animals, including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, camels, penguins and many more. What makes.
Thousands of seabirds breed on these cliffs.
Anglesey
Watch live TV pictures of the birds. In the breeding season you may see puffins, razorbills, fulmars, guillemots, ravens, choughs.
Have a fantastic family day out at the races!
FREE admission for children under 16 and plenty of free children's entertainment. Bouncy castles, slides, face painting clowns and much more.
Exciting is the word here!
Plenty of thrilling rides and attractions at this leisure park set in 50 acres of grounds. Wonderful shows with Sea lions, parrots, acrobats and clowns!
The Best Family Day Out in Sussex
At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education
At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family day out.
Another of our things to do in Inverness-shire.
Inverness-shire
The Exhibition presents you with the up-to-the-minute facts and fully documented evidence from photographs, descriptions and film footage. Also activities like boat trips on Loch Ness, a good cafe and shop.A great idea for days out with the family and kids.
Glass bottomed semi-submersible boat
Ross-shire
Operating within the marine conservation area of at Kyle of Lochalsh. A unique opportunity to see the rich and diverse marine life.
Take a look!
Fun for all the family!
Kent
Animal Rescue Centre.
Enjoy peaceful country walks and make friends with the animals at this 25 acre rescue centre, gift shop and tearoom.
Horse riding
Dumfries & Galloway
One to three hour treks are available for those wishing to explore the beautiful Galloway countryside on horseback.
Take the farm trail past the deer Park to the Gorge and Waterfall of the River Isla.
Angus
Along the way a chance to see Otters, Mink, Owls or Woodpeckers. Home baking refreshments, unusual crafts and gifts.
Award winning farm park that kids will love!
Farm Attraction for the whole family.
See the animals, ride on tractors and diggers. Farmhouse kitchen, cafe and shop. School trips. Childrens parties.
Lots of things to do and see here with your kids.
Visitor Attraction of the Year, 2006. A Falconry Centre in the Heart of Exmoor, with falconry days and hawk walks and more!
What a great day out!
Inverness
Wonderful relaxed fun wildlife and sightseeing cruises from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. Possible sightings of seals, porpoise dolphins.
The Pink Pig Adventure!
Lincolnshire
AMAZING animal - based kids parties!
See tigers, lions, meerkats, monkeys, otters, jaguar, cheetah and more! Feeds, talks and falconry displays.
Open Farm where people can enjoy a close encounter with the animals.
There are Deer, Reindeer and over 40 goats. Donkeys, Ponies, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, Rabbits, Hens, Bantams, Ducks, Turkeys and Peacocks.
Lots of animals to see and cuddle! Indoor and outdoor play areas. Ride on tractors and tractor tours. Giant undercover sand pit.
Aquarium containing a selection of British and Tropical freshwater species.
From Piranhas to Terrapins and many interesting fish from different regions of the world including the beautiful Malawi Cichlids.
Book Mobile Tickets here
WOW - A wonderful place to see and learn about marine life. A must visit!
Birmingham
A great place to see marine life from all over the world including the magical rain forest attraction. One of our top ideas for a school trip.
Stirlingshire
The centre looks after abandoned seal pups and more!
Argyllshire
The sanctuary has starfish, sharks, stingrays and more, in the aquariums, most can be found in the West Highlands or Atlantic Ocean.A great place for a kids day out near Oban.
Hatfield Park Farm: a traditional breeds farm.
Enjoy strolling through the paddocks and feeding the animals through the hoppers. Also enjoy the adventure playground.
Great Zoo set in Clifton
Avon
Great Zoo set in Clifton about 2 miles from the Bristol City Centre. Over 400 species including monkeys and gorillas. A great Kids Day Out.
Country Park
Children and adults will enjoy the sights and sounds of country life! Get close to all the animals on a real working farm.
Lots of things to do here for the kids.
Plenty of animals and birds to see including Monkeys, Otters, Meerkats, Lemurs as well as your farmyard favourites.
The aquarium’s deep central exhibit
Aberdeenshire
Aquarium displaying a living kelp reef, is the only one of its kind in Britain and divers hand feed the fish on a regular basis. Shop.
Playful seals, elegant wading birds.
Colourful puffins and free ranging penguins, all at this harbourside location, cafe, restaurant, shop. Fantastic animal attraction.
Community Farm with lots to see and do!
Cheshire
It's a Real Hands-on Experience in the New Forest
See the animals at this animal shelter.
Visitors can enjoy various walks. There is a Visitor Centre where films are on shown and pictures and information displayed.
Fun for all the family, whatever the weather!
Winner of the Best Family Day Out in Pembrokeshire and Top Day Out in Wales awards. Farm attraction + amusement and activity zones.
Children can explore trails and much more!!
Use the play furniture and have fun on the large grass area. Walk at Lynford in our Arboretum or around the lake.
Get up close to donkeys and horses at Redwings!
Amazing Variety of animals
You can drive around the main reserve in your own car. Also plenty to see in the walk around area. Also features a play area.
The happiest donkeys in Cornwall plus sheep, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs plus huge indoor play-barn. Cafe and shop, seasonal events.
Find out more about Noah's!
Noah's Ark a great day out for all the family
Nature Centre
There are over 130 different species of animal, including deer, otters, owls, snakes, spiders and fish at this centre.
Enjoy Water Activities throughout the year at Grafham Water!
Water park with lots of attractions, trout fishing, sailing, and much more.
A fantastic family day out!
Stroll around 160 acres of beautiful Parkland and Stunning Gardens.
Over 260 species of Animals. Get eye-to-eye with Giraffes, ride the train, see the Penguins being fed & try the Adventure playground.
Acres of fun for the family!
Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare, you will receive a warm welcome from our animals!
Lincolnshire,
Family safari, goldpanning and more for the kids!
A great day out for the children including and deer park. Childrens parties. Special school programmes. Gift shop.
One of our great days out with the kids.
Marvel at the collections, explore the Gardens and Bird Garden, boat trip across the lake, youngsters can enjoy the excitement of the Adventure Playground! .
One of our great days out in Somerset.
Children will love the animals at this farm, monster playbarn on 3 levels, slides and trails, Outside action includes trampolines and so much more!
Rescued dogs, cats, rabbits and more.
Bedfordshire
Rescued dogs, cats, rabbits, ponies, donkeys and other animals that were unwanted, and abandoned.
There are acres of space for children to go wild
Enjoy the animal centre, play area, horse riding, (Pre-book), rowing boats, cafe.
Beautifully landscaped gardens
Beautifully landscaped gardens for every season with events throughout the year.
Love animals? Then have this as one of your days out.
Sick and injured wildlife receive treatment at this rescue centre. Visitors are welcome to see the animals.
Plenty of thins to do here.
Rare breeds farm animals, children’s adventure playground, falconry displays, at the Home of Shakespeare’s mother.
Great outdoor activities for your family!
Conwy
Coastal lagoons and grassland alongside the Conwy estuary with spectacular views of Snowdonia.
Activities for all
Lots going on here for children of all abilities and disabilities
Beautiful country park in Bristol
Birds of prey and flying displays
Eagles, vultures and owls in woodland garden setting. Lots of activities including Childrens Owl Experience.
Animal Encounters at Ferry Farm
Family fun at the Farm!
This donkey refuge is world famous for rescued donkeys.
Fall in love with a donkey and perhaps adopt one! A great day out for animal lovers.
Help Us Help Them
South Wales
Hours of outdoor adventure & indoor fun!
Powys
Try the swamp ride, the 100metre sledge ride (the longest in Europe), make friends with numerous cute animals. Go horse riding.
Wonderful chance to meet horses and donkeys!
Family run, spotlessly clean, Award Winning Country Farm Park
North Yorkshire
The North's most Interactive Children's Animal Farm Experience
County Durham
Many of our animals are rare breeds, with a lovable nature! Lots of animal shows including bugz and reptiles, pig washing.
Exciting Family Farmyard Fun!
Enjoy a relaxing day at the Ardardan Estate
Argyll and Bute
Visit the trout farm and fishery and try your hand!
Try fly fishing. Free tuition for beginners. Picnic area, farm shop.
Horse riding in the grounds of Hazlehead Park, a well equipped equestrian centre. Go riding or learn to ride.
Devon's Friendliest Day Out!
Animal farm, Shropshire's most entertaining countryside attraction!
There's something for everyone whatever the weather. Heavy horses, llama, deer, sheep, pony rides. junior quad bikes, Tea Rooms and more!
A great day out for all the family whatever the weather.
Butterflies, Theme Gardens, Museums and Exotic animal rescue centre, cafe, play and picnic area.
Enjoy a donkey ride along the beach!
Perfect for horse fans!
Lancashire
Learn about Victorian Farming!
See what Farm life was like in Victorian days on this working Victorian Farm with animals and much more.
Working family farm set in beautiful Surrey countryside in Fetcham.
Animals and play areas, inside and out, make our farm one of the South East's most popular all-weather attractions.
3 flying displays a day
3 flying displays a day with large & small owls, buzzards, hawks & falcons -you may even get to have a bird fly to you.
Pony Fun for Children!
Happier ponies, safer children from 4 -12: independence, confidence, with a lot of fun, from the very start to make a fulfilling day!
A great animal attraction for the family.
The Rodbaston Visitor Centre and Animal Zone is home to a wide variety of exotic, farm and companion animals.
Discover, Explore, Have Fun!
See 9 species of deer, Treetop walkway, Ranger tours, trails, viewing platforms.
Dramatic bird of prey demonstrations, Children's indoor and outdoor adventure play area. Gift shop - foods, crafts. Coffee shop.
North Devon's Top Attraction!
A great day out for all the family, whatever the weather! Sheep racing, sheep shearing, duck and dog trials, lamb feeding, and more!
