Kids love castles - check it out!
Kids love Castles and they will love Bamburgh Castle
Northumberland
More things to do from Kids Days Out in Northumberland.
Mediaeval Castle with Banquet Halls, James 1st Drawing Room and Elizabethan ceiling, the ancient Edward 1st Room.
Award winning museum.
Essex
Featuring many hands-on displays showing Colchester's history from the Stone Age to the Civil War.
A great Castle which dates from the late 14th century
Nairnshire
With lots to see including beautiful gardens. A variety of birds can be seen from time to time in the Big Wood.
A gem of a Museum
Country Life Museum
Perthshire
Unique collection of information, photographs and artefacts from the local area & people which ties in to stories and displays of how their use.
Stunning castle.
Leicestershire
Superb views and wonderful gardens. Full programme of events.
A great day out for all the family whatever the weather.
Sussex
Butterflies, Theme Gardens, Museums and Exotic animal rescue centre, cafe, play and picnic area.
Take a tractor ride!
Enjoy a fun family day at Greenacres Animal Park!
Flintshire
Great outdoor activities for your family!
Conwy
Coastal lagoons and grassland alongside the Conwy estuary with spectacular views of Snowdonia.
An open farm!
West Midlands
Animals including - cows, sheep, goats and pigs, rabbits, birds of prey, also more unusual animals like porcupines, & llamas.
PLUS LOTS FOR KIDS!
The world's largest collection of British cars!
Warwickshire
Develope your knowledge at Banbury Museum!
Oxfordshire
New Museum in attractive canal side locationwith exciting displays. Resource Room, Cafe.
Science learning and fun
Stunning shows projected on a 360 degree domed ceiling above your head.
Tyne and Wear
Have a great day out here with your kids.
Worcestershire
Small museum in Riverside setting with good collection of historical items. Regular events.
Self guided tour of the works that's educational and fun.
Gwynedd
Video presentation, view the machines and craftsmen in action, listen to a taped commentary as you go.
Learn all about the last Ice Age!
Derbyshire
Dumfries Museum is centred around the eighteenth century windmill.
Dumfriesshire
You will see fossil footprints left by prehistoric reptiles, the Wildlife of the Solway marshes, tools and weapons of the earliest peoples of the region.
Plenty of special features for children!
Learn about fossils that transform into dinosaurs, prehistoric crocodiles and fish, a diorama of local animals and birds and much more!
Seventeenth-century castle with regular children's events.
Discovery Centre in the Stables, with audio-visual displays. Special jousting events.
Bursting with exotic wildlife and close encounters
Lincolnshire
History with kids activities
Dating from the 14th century!
Clackmannanshire
Alloa Tower is the largest surviving keep in Scotland.
British breeds of goats
Buckinghamshire
British breeds of goats, also donkeys, pigs, reptiles, and poultry. Play barn. Guided tours.
School trips too!
Home of the Codebreakers - children under 12 free
The best of the Buckinghamshire countryside in a family day out!
A day visit to explore our 44 acre site, including Play Areas, Go-Karts, Bouncy Pillows, Soft Play, Farm Animals, Pets Corner, Wildlife Zone and more!
Great for dads and children.
A great Railway museum, with steam locomotives which come alive on special 'steamdays'.
The Museum for Dorset!
Dorset
Mums & Dads will love this too!
Aviation and motor-sport museum!
Surrey
Lots of family activities, hands-on-discovery centre. Much more to see than you can imagine. Tea room and gift shop.
Amazing Variety of animals
Inverness-shire
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.
Your kids will love this attraction.
Stockport
There is a complete range of activities to suit everyone from beginners to advanced, all ages and abilities. Childrens parties, Coffee Shop.
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!
All weather attraction!
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.
A must visit - why?
Where children play to learn and grown-ups learn to play...
Yorkshire
A great day out for families, nature and history lovers, and outdoor adventurers.
Somerset
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.
Kids love castles!
Fun and educational day out at a coastal castle!
Hampshire
Discover the secrets of Canterbury Cathedral
Kent
Walk through the tunnels of this Bronze Age mine.
The highlight of the tour is the amazing Bronze Age Cavern, dug out over 3,500 years ago.
Birds of prey and flying displays
Eagles, vultures and owls in woodland garden setting. Lots of activities including Childrens Owl Experience.
A West India merchant house
Avon
A West India merchant house is displayed as it might have looked in the 18th century. Home to the slave Pero...
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.
Kids activities during School holidays
Countryside and lakeside walks
Herefordshire
Ornamental gardens at Berrington Hall (National Trust) which offers a great day out, a historic house and attraction for children.
The museum is set in parkland
Northamptonshire
Displays exhibits relating to Northampton's varied history including, military history, 19-century fashion gallery and leathercraft gallery.
The collections dating from 1600
Cambridgeshire
The collections dating from 1600 are displayed in a fine timber-framed building located in the most ancient part of Cambridge.
This child friendly Museum is a great place to learn of the history of Evesham
Cotswold Magic!
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!
A fantastic family day out!
Stroll around 160 acres of beautiful Parkland and Stunning Gardens.
Contains exhibits of everyday life
Bristol
Contains exhibits of everyday life from centuries past including an impressive domestic equipment gallery. One of our great Kids Days Out
Another days out idea for kids in Inverness!
Explore our lively "Man in the Landscape" exhibition and our Discovery Centre, both on the ground floor and much more. Gift shop.
Country Park
Merseyside
Children and adults will enjoy the sights and sounds of country life! Get close to all the animals on a real working farm.
20% discount by pre-booking online
The Best Family Day Out in Sussex
Great Zoo set in Clifton
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.
Nature Centre
There are over 130 different species of animal, including deer, otters, owls, snakes, spiders and fish at this centre.
Fun for all at Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Midlothian
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.
Steam Trains Heaven!
No 12 out of 50 of the Great Railway Journeys of the World!
From Loughborough to Leicester, Britain's only double-track steam railway. Running all year. Special Events, Drive a Train. A great Kids Days Out!
So much to do!
Animal farm, Shropshire's most entertaining countryside attraction!
Shropshire
There's something for everyone whatever the weather. Heavy horses, llama, deer, sheep, pony rides. junior quad bikes, Tea Rooms and more!
History of Cardigan!
Ceredigion
Going back to Norman times, including Cardigan Castle, artefacts and lots of information. Guided tours can be arranged.
Fun and educational!
Great Day out for families!
Following the mile-long trip to the summit take a guided nature walk from the Visitor Centre.
Stunning Roman Museum!
Ground breaking museum.
See Roman life in the second-largest town Roman in England with interactive & hands-on displays including stunning mosaics.
Imagine what life was like in Leicester centuries ago
A place to explore!
Built around 1700.
Isle of Wight
The island’s only surviving windmill has most of its original machinery. Explore its four floors, see how it operated with our working model.
Plus Giant Bale climb!
Meet the Animals: Hands On Farm Park
Enjoy a great family day out.
This is one of the finest Romano-British archaeological sites in the UK. Our award-winning Exhibition and Visitor Centre offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain.
Foxton Canal Museum was opened in 1989.
Foxton Canal Museum is situated in the reconstructed Boiler House of the lift. It tells the story of the lift and canals it served for the public.
A great family day out!
For everyone, for ever!
Another one of our great attractions!
Isle of Skye
Transporting people to Loch Coruisk, one of Scotland's most isolated and breathtaking lochs. Customized and chartered trips also available.
Come and explore the Dunbeath Heritage Centre!
Caithness
This small museum is well worth a visit with good displays from the history of the area.
100 acres to explore!
Come and visit a variety of animals and birds
100 acre Wildlife Centre. Indoor and outdoor children's play areas, picnic tables, BBQ's, petting hatchery, gift shop and cafe.
Enjoy this historical Castle!
Monmouthshire
Medieval castle, beautiful parkland with plenty for children to do. Full programme of events throughout the year.
This Country Park is a great place to take the kids - find out why?
Cheshire
Catch up with the latest shows and events!
Beautiful and renowned castle!
Banffshire
Gardens and grounds set between the Rivers Spey and Avon. Tour of rooms.
Plenty of things to do here.
Cumbria
Two cinema screens, theatre, music events, visual arts and workshops. Plenty of options for meals or snacks.
Great air museum that kids will love!
Excellent air museum for all the family with many historic aircraft, activities and museum. Events throughout the year.
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.
Come and explore the beautiful Dundonald Castle
Ayrshire
Built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371 this fortified tower house was a residence for early Stewart kings for the next 150 years.
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.
Historic Castle with lots for kids and Schools
Start Knitting!
Edinburgh
Fun and imaginative knitting classes (and parties!) for boys and girls using quality, chunky yarns that produce quick results.
Award Winning Museum
Interactive areas throughout our family!
Friendly museum allow all ages to get involved. Regular junior workshops, family events and a range of activities!
An educational and fun place to visit!
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.
See a recreated ironmonger's shop.
Selkirkshire
Other lively displays relate to the history of the building and to Selkirk. Video and audio-tape programmes are available.
A great small attraction!
Experience the fascinating journey from an Exmoor stream to the Atlantic Ocean.
Devon
Over 75 native species, public fish feeds, Deep reef. Fun for all, whatever the weather! Shop, cafe with sheltered outside area.
Find Rainforest Springs!
More than just an animal zoo, come and visit us
Get back to nature!
Everyone loves Beartrix!
Beatrix Potter! in Dunkeld
The 'Beatrix Potter' exhibition explores the history and heritage of her work, using interactive activities for children!
Animals and Adventure Playground
Hatfield Park Farm: a traditional breeds farm.
Enjoy strolling through the paddocks and feeding the animals through the hoppers. Also enjoy the adventure playground.
Lots of great surprises here!
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.
Open - book now!
Great for children 8 years and under!
Bringing the age of steam to life
Great entertainment for all the family
Quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes, in our fantastic hands-on exhibition.
Regular events and shows at this great Transport Museum in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Dramatic displays, working exhibits and DVD presentations trace the history of travel and transport in the North East of Scotland in our Aberdeenshire Museum.
Unique Roman gold mine set amid wooded hillsides. National Trust
Carmarthenshire
Guided tours of the underground workings and exhibition on gold Gold panning.
Wiltshire
Lots of things to see and do here. Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre holds an interesting collection telling the history and story of Chippenham past and present.
Visit this tranquil island off Tenby
Pembrokeshire
Outstanding and diverse range of objects
Outstanding and diverse range of objects, from sea dinosaurs to magnificent art.
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.
Love animals? Then have this as one of your days out.
Staffordshire
Sick and injured wildlife receive treatment at this rescue centre. Visitors are welcome to see the animals.
Discover Canterbury by boat
Eastnor Castle.
This is one of England's most beautiful castles. Knight's Maze and Children's Assault Course. Adventure Playground.
Just amazing!
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.
Children welcome to fish here
Visit the trout farm and fishery and try your hand!
Try fly fishing. Free tuition for beginners. Picnic area, farm shop.
Animal encounters!
Hands-on activity farm for families!
Interact with our rare breed farm animals. Get up close, touch, feed & learn all about them. Set in stunning countryside!
Miniature village set in 1930s rural England
Miniature village set in 1930s rural England it has six villages showing how life used to be. Large gauge 1 model railway running through landscape.
Norman castle!
11th century Celtic Cross, medieval bridge, the only restored Tidal Mill in Wales, picnic area, holiday activities for young people, guided tours.
A great day out!
Anglesey
Find out about crime and punishment in Beaumaris Gaol, see the spartan cells and unique treadwheel.
Dogs can come too!
Woodland and Animal Park
A beautifully restored building which explores the town’s turbulent early history.
Roxburgh
We also host a variety of temporary displays and activities suitable for all the family. Audio tours, tourist information, gifts & souvenirs.
Foel Farm Park - fun for all the family
North Wales
Explore this historical museum!
Sutherland
Good Museum - Relating the history of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch, interpretive displays and items illustrating the town’s history.
Peer down the oldest toilets you may ever see!
Can you take the challenge?
A zoo for smaller animals!
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.
Archaeological site dating back to the late Bronze Age!
Shetland
It includes oval-shaped Bronze Age houses, Iron Age broch and wheelhouses, Viking long houses, medieval farmstead and 16th century laird’s house.
Pan for gold at Geevor Tin Mine.
Cornwall
See how tin mining took place. Walk through narrow tunnels with a guide who brings to life the conditions of the miners.
Enjoy 300 years of history through hands-on exhibits and displays.
Discover what family life was like. Interesting Schools sessions - dress up in Victorian Costumes.
Take a look!
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 permanent home for rescued donkeys!
A fun place for children who have special needs to have a holiday for one to seven days.
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.
Fantastic new aquarium
Fantastic new aquarium attraction in Bristol with everything from Sea Horse to sharks. worth a look!
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.
Take a qick look here!
Kirkcudbrightshire
Fine private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils in Great Britain.
Local stories bringing local history to life
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.
You must see this!
More great days out from Kids Days Out.
Unique 18th-century fantasy of caves, cliffs, bridges and woodland walks. climb 152 steps to see 13 counties.
Dumfries & Galloway
Good Museum - Take a look at varied items from the past with lots of interesting displays.
Act Dance Sing, make friends and have fun
Act Dance Sing, make friends and have fun, perform in a production, build confidence and life skills, work towards theatre qualifications.
Creative fun with clay and art workshops.
All ages, weekends, school holidays. Pottery and art parties. Bookable and drop-in sessions.
Chester's family friendly museum.
A great day out for all the family!
Identify the Bottlenose Dolphins of Cardigan Bay's "Special Area of Conservation".
An amazing day out!
The Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset is a great Kids Days Out
A huge amount to see and do in this beautiful area of north Northumberland.
Etal Castle, narrow-gauge steam railway and working water mill at Heatherslaw, Flodden battlefield, arts, crafts and gallery and more!
This pioneering eco-centre features hands-on displays and great holiday activities.
Powys
A ride on the remarkable water-powered cliff railway kicks off a day out which is sure to entertain and inspire.
Explore Afan Forest Country Park!
Glamorgan
Afan Forest Park covers an area of 11,000 hectares and is a popular destination for walking, cycling, orienteering, camping and more!
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.
Norman Castle
Lived in by the Berkeley family that built it in 1117. Edward II murdered here and Civil War damage remains.
Spectacular 90 minute afternoon cruises this summer.
Pass rugged cliff scenery and see arctic skuas, storm petrels, colonies of guillemots, puffins, razorbills, kittiwakes, atlantic grey seals and more!
One of our ideas for things to do.
Living history 19th century farm Waggoner with heavy horse works the land; vintage machinery; rare breeds, hand-milked cows and much more!
Beautiful countryside and the Broch of Clickimin!
A partially demolished broch (round tower) on an island on the southern shore of the Loch of Clickimin, and dating back to 700-500 BC.
A late medieval castle now in ruins.
Visitors can climb the 24-metre tower, which offers superb views of the town and surrounding countryside. Visit the secret tunnel.
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!
Lot of things to do for kids here.
Nottinghamshire
Discover the chequered history of Newcastle upon Tyne, from Romans and Knights to ship-builders and pitmen.
Explore an Abandoned Welsh Slate Mine
Not suitable for under-4s.
Argyllshire
Eavesdrop on cases held in this courtroom with a soundtrack based on the transcripts of real trials. Look at the many exhibitions!
A great place for a picnic!
Bedfordshire
Explore 1,000 acres of grounds!
Take the land-train to boat trips and our new adventure playground; discover our house & park near York, North Yorkshire
Kincardineshire
Find out about 19th century tartans, Royal commemorative china and the life of local musician and composer, J. Scott Skinner.
The extraordinary playground where it all happens!
Good Museum!
Wigtownshire
An exhibition about the history of Creetown. Historical photographs, audio and video presentations, local arts & crafts.
Mainly underground
Isle of Lewis
It contains an exhibition giving an idea of what life was like in the broch.
Lots to do here!
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.
Great for children and parents!
Experience a traditional marionette show at this small theatre.
The museum tells the story of childhood in the Highlands
Ross and Cromarty
Learn about childhood amongst hardworking crofters and townsfolk, where money and luxuries were scarce and life followed the rhythm of the seasons.
Historical fun for all the family!
Outdoor centre
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?
Overlooking Muckle Flugga, Britain's most northerly point.
Hermaness provides a wonderful haven for over 100,000 seabirds including puffins, seacliffs, offshore arches and stacks.
We bought a Zoo!
The charity that started with the Hollywood blockbuster 'We Bought A Zoo'
Great place to visit!
A motoring journey through the 20th century
Wonderful collections of cars, motorcycles, caravans and a huge toy collection of pedal cars & models.
Cruise along the waterways!
Enjoy the interesting Hereford Museum and Art!
The museum is full of interesting local history with hands-on elements for all the family.
Accessible activities for all
Activities for the disabled.
Calvert Trust Exmoor specialises in providing accessible physical activities to people with disability. Visit us and horse-ride, carriage drive, and more!
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! .
Great family fun
Award-winning, friendly farm with tame farm animals
Award-winning, friendly farm with tame farm animals, part of the Countryside Education Visits Accredited Scheme.
Come and explore Dunnottar Castle! a great Castle in Scotland
A path descends the cliffs then climbs up to the castle from a small car park. Standing on a rock almost surrounded by the sea.
Presentations and displays.
Western isles
A fully furnished, traditional, Lewis thatched house Providing a unique insight into island life.
Another of our ideas for things to do.
Green’s Windmill is a 19th century working windmill. Test your brain power at the Science Centre and explore electricity, magnetism and more!
Visit one of the finest and largest open-air museums in the UK
Horse-riding for everyone over 3 including beginners.
Forest access. Rides for the disabled and ½ hour rides for children.
High risk of science fun!
High risk of serious fun!
Angus
The only UK science centre based on the five senses. If you thought science was boring think again!
Bristol's No.1 Attraction ideal for School trips
Science for Kids
Plenty of things for the kids to do here!
We have four interactive galleries with over 100 different exhibits to tug, tease and test. Enjoy panoramic views across Cheshire from the roof-top observatory.
A great day out for everyone!
West Sussex
Traditional stone carving for all the family.
Children's activities and stone carving sessions in school holidays and weekends. Activities with a difference. Try this historic craft, just one of the great things we have to do on our guide.
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.
Explore this beautiful country park!
