over 4 years old, then horse ride with us!
Tyne and Wear
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.
Your day out starts here.
Kirkcudbrightshire
Farm animals, home made ice cream, adventure playground, cycle hire, school outings.
Nature reserve for all the family
South Lanarkshire
Help Us Help Them
South Wales
Stroll around 160 acres of beautiful Parkland and Stunning Gardens.
Oxfordshire
Over 260 species of Animals. Get eye-to-eye with Giraffes, ride the train, see the Penguins being fed & try the Adventure playground.
A great day out for all the family!
Ceredigion
Identify the Bottlenose Dolphins of Cardigan Bay's "Special Area of Conservation".
Exciting Family Farmyard Fun!
Gloucestershire
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.
Award winning farm park that kids will love!
Yorkshire
The Pink Pig Adventure!
Lincolnshire
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.
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.
Animal Encounters at Ferry Farm
Nottinghamshire
One of the larger attractions on the Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight
Visit to view these jagged chalk stacks and lighthouse, the unique multi coloured sand cliffs and enjoy the Park's facilities.
Ouseburn Farm, an oasis in the middle of the City
Tyne & Wear
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.
Play barn with rope swings, trampolines and much more!
Herefordshire
Enjoy the hay bale maze and an indoor climbing frame, indoor and outdoor picnic areas, animal hands-on and feeding and more...
Get closer to the natural world; with giraffes, tigers, rhinos, meerkats, penguins and more
Hampshire
Your kids will love this attraction.
Wigtownshire
Park with Asian otters, beavers, guinea pigs, rabbits, ducks, pygmy goats, chipmunks and reptiles and more.
Woodland and Animal Park
Devon
A Great Day Out at Cob House and the Mayfly Cafe
Worcestershire
Enjoy Water Activities throughout the year at Grafham Water!
Cambridgeshire
Water park with lots of attractions, trout fishing, sailing, and much more.
Fun for all the family!
Kent
Animal lovers will enjoy this family friendly farm
South Yorkshire
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.
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.
Enjoy a fun family day at Greenacres Animal Park!
Flintshire
Devon's Friendliest Day Out!
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.
Another idea for kids days out!
One of the best Farm attractions in the country and winner of many awards. Animals in abundance and always something new!
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.
Nature Centre
West Midlands
There are over 130 different species of animal, including deer, otters, owls, snakes, spiders and fish at this centre.
Come and meet the animals!
Essex
Our rescue centre has horses, ponies, donkeys, goats and sheep. Enjoy the various activities each open day.
Working family farm set in beautiful Surrey countryside in Fetcham.
Surrey
Animals and play areas, inside and out, make our farm one of the South East's most popular all-weather attractions.
Pony trekking around outdoor paddocks.
Merseyside
Horse riding - A floodlit all weather indoor Ménage which is 40 metres by 20 metres in size. Specialist riding equipment to assist disabled riders.
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.
Perfect for horse fans!
Lancashire
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!
Come and see all the farm animals at Bill Quay Community Farm!
The farm has developed into a rare breeds centre with animals including cows, goats, pigs, sheep, chickens and rabbits. Art Trail, Cafe.
Great outdoor activities for your family!
Conwy
Coastal lagoons and grassland alongside the Conwy estuary with spectacular views of Snowdonia.
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!
Horse riding!
Ayrshire
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.
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!
Set in a 600-acre working farm
Derbyshire
We provide a great day out with a variety of activities for all. Lots of animals, playground, go-kart track.
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.
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.
A permanent home for rescued donkeys!
A fun place for children who have special needs to have a holiday for one to seven days.
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.
A great day out for the whole family!
Norfolk
Lots of animals to see and cuddle! Indoor and outdoor play areas. Ride on tractors and tractor tours. Giant undercover sand pit.
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.
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.
Enjoy a donkey ride along the beach!
Somerset
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.
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!
Leicester’s premier park - just outside the city centre
Have fun Exploring The many Parks, Lakes and Woodlands!
Staffordshire
New Wildlife Visitor Centre set in 26 acres of lakes, parkland and woodland.
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 Britain’s oldest, and most attractive, trout farms.
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!
Marine Life - Over 30 living displays feature amazing aquatic life including tropical sharks octopus, seahorses, giant crabs and piranhas.
Kids will love this.
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.
Farm Park Family Fun!
Buckinghamshire
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.
Great fun at this adventure farm
Lots of things to do for children here.
Always a huge amount to see and do and a perfect day out for all the family. Safari animals, farm, amusement rides.
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.
AMAZING animal - based kids parties!
See tigers, lions, meerkats, monkeys, otters, jaguar, cheetah and more! Feeds, talks and falconry displays.
Foel Farm Park - fun for all the family
North Wales
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.
Playful seals, elegant wading birds.
Colourful puffins and free ranging penguins, all at this harbourside location, cafe, restaurant, shop. Fantastic animal attraction.
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.
Farm Walks Open
A great family day out come rain or shine!
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.
England's highest waterfall.
A wonderful family day out in 90 acres of parkland. Forest garden & nature trail: learn about wildlife & conservation.
There are plenty of things here to do!
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.
The Best Family Day Out in Sussex
Sussex
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.
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.
Horse riding
Dumfries & Galloway
One to three hour treks are available for those wishing to explore the beautiful Galloway countryside on horseback.
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.
Discover, Explore, Have Fun!
An open farm!
Animals including - cows, sheep, goats and pigs, rabbits, birds of prey, also more unusual animals like porcupines, & llamas.
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.
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.
An inner city oasis!
Beautifully landscaped gardens
Beautifully landscaped gardens for every season with events throughout the year.
Set in the grounds of Dudley Castle...
The zoo is home to some of the biggest, rarest and most exotic animals, lots of animals to see.
Have fun exploring the Cresswell Pond Nature Reserve!
Northumberland
A lagoon, fringed by saltmarsh and reedbed, with many birds including passage waders and overwintering waterfowl. Birdwatching hide.
British breeds of goats
British breeds of goats, also donkeys, pigs, reptiles, and poultry. Play barn. Guided tours.
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.
A great family day out!
Stirlingshire
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.
Visit our Cornish Cyder Farm
Cornwall
Where there are plenty of things to do for the whole family. Tractor rides, farm friendly animals, homemade lunches and teas.
Plenty of thins to do here.
Rare breeds farm animals, children’s adventure playground, falconry displays, at the Home of Shakespeare’s mother.
Family fun at the Farm!
A great day out for the family!
Enjoy a huge range of activities: playbarn, adventure course, waterfalls, secret forest, pets corner, pony trekking. Cafe, gift shop.
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.
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!
Aberdeenshire
Horse riding in the grounds of Hazlehead Park, a well equipped equestrian centre. Go riding or learn to ride.
The aquarium’s deep central exhibit
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.
Enjoy an action-packed family day out!
Attractions include: children's farm, birds of prey centre, large adventure playground, go-karting and indoor soft play area.
Enjoy scenic walks around Brampton Woods.
The wood is home to many plants and animals, and many different butterflies.
Horse-riding for everyone over 3 including beginners.
Forest access. Rides for the disabled and ½ hour rides for children.
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! .
Eat Stay Play
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get up close to donkeys and horses at Redwings!
Your kids will love Lamont City Farm!
Renfrewshire
Many animals to see including, Nigerian pygmy goats, Chinese geese and Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs.
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!
Fun for all at Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Midlothian
Great family fun at Bush Farm and Bison Centre Wiltshire
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.
Donkey sanctuary and indoor play.
The happiest donkeys in Cornwall plus sheep, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs plus huge indoor play-barn. Cafe and shop, seasonal events.
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.
Summer Family events
Have fun at this this royal castle with battlements, a keep to climb and a museum to explore.
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.
Meet a vast array of creatures.
Dorset
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!
Rescued dogs, cats, rabbits and more.
Bedfordshire
Rescued dogs, cats, rabbits, ponies, donkeys and other animals that were unwanted, and abandoned.
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.
Animal Rescue Centre.
Enjoy peaceful country walks and make friends with the animals at this 25 acre rescue centre, gift shop and tearoom.
Our kids loved this place - Miniature Pony Centre with pony rides.
Beautiful country park in Bristol
Noah's Ark is delighted to be reopening to the public from Tuesday 23 June 2020. To protect our visitors, staff and animals, we have made some changes to assist with social distancing, which are listed in full on our website.
Bristol
Free fun City Farm in Bristol
Visit the trout farm and fishery and try your hand!
Try fly fishing. Free tuition for beginners. Picnic area, farm shop.
Glorious park and mansion in Shropshire.
3rd April - 6th April 2015 10am-4pm
The UK’s most interactive zoo.
Hertfordshire
Get up close to our animals, including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, camels, penguins and many more. What makes.
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.
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.
Enjoy a relaxing day at the Ardardan Estate
Argyll and Bute
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!
Many animals to see and feed
Cuddle some of the smaller ones! Outdoor play / picnic area, Gift shop. Special "Mystery Animal " sessions. Entry £2. per person.
Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare, you will receive a warm welcome from our animals!
Lincolnshire,
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!
Community Farm with lots to see and do!
Cheshire
Meet the Animals: Hands On Farm Park
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.
There are acres of space for children to go wild
Enjoy the animal centre, play area, horse riding, (Pre-book), rowing boats, cafe.
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?
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.
A slice of the country in the heart of the city!m
Learn about Victorian Farming!
See what Farm life was like in Victorian days on this working Victorian Farm with animals and much more.
Birds of prey and flying displays
Eagles, vultures and owls in woodland garden setting. Lots of activities including Childrens Owl Experience.
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.
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!
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!
Great Birdpark & gardens in 26 acres.
Admission includes Underwater World & the Jenny Wren Childrens Farm. Special penguin feeding twice daily. Meet the birds & their keepers.
It's a Real Hands-on Experience in the New Forest
Always a huge amount to see and do and a perfect day out for all the family.
Safari animals park, farm, amusement rides, school & educational visits, restaurant , shop.
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.
The happiest donkeys in Cornwall plus sheep, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs plus huge indoor play-barn.
Perfect for animal lovers!
Farm Attraction for the whole family.
See the animals, ride on tractors and diggers. Farmhouse kitchen, cafe and shop. School trips. Childrens parties.
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!
A fun & fascinating hands-on experience.
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!
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.
With kids activities everyday!
The RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve is an ideal day out for the whole family. Wildlife viewing all year round.
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.
Wonderful chance to meet horses and donkeys!
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.
Great for children 8 years and under!
An all weather family attraction with something for everyone!
Fun and educational!
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.
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.
Impressive historic estate for families.
Impressive historic estate with stunning 1,000 acre deer park, Georgian Mansion, Tudor Old Hall, award winning gardens and much 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.
More than just an animal zoo, come and visit us
Fantastic new aquarium
Fantastic new aquarium attraction in Bristol with everything from Sea Horse to sharks. worth a look!
Hatfield Park Farm: a traditional breeds farm.
Enjoy strolling through the paddocks and feeding the animals through the hoppers. Also enjoy the adventure playground.
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.
Get up close to our animals, including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, camels, penguins and many more.
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.