Get really hands-on here!
Edward Booth's collection is a fascinating – and quirky – celebration of natural history. Hands-on natural history in the interactive Discovery gallery.
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!
Castles for kids!
Summer Family events
Isle of Wight
Have fun at this this royal castle with battlements, a keep to climb and a museum to explore.
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.
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.
Plus Giant Bale climb!
Meet the Animals: Hands On Farm Park
Oxfordshire
Another of our ideas for things to do.
Nottinghamshire
Green’s Windmill is a 19th century working windmill. Test your brain power at the Science Centre and explore electricity, magnetism and more!
A huge amount to see and do in this beautiful area of north Northumberland.
Northumberland
Etal Castle, narrow-gauge steam railway and working water mill at Heatherslaw, Flodden battlefield, arts, crafts and gallery and more!
Great outdoor activities for your family!
Conwy
Coastal lagoons and grassland alongside the Conwy estuary with spectacular views of Snowdonia.
A community farm with lots to explore and learn
Somerset
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.
100 acres to explore!
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.
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.
Kids love castles - check it out!
Kids love Castles and they will love Bamburgh Castle
Award winning museum.
Essex
Featuring many hands-on displays showing Colchester's history from the Stone Age to the Civil War.
A great day out for everyone!
West Sussex
Everyone loves Beartrix!
Beatrix Potter! in Dunkeld
The 'Beatrix Potter' exhibition explores the history and heritage of her work, using interactive activities for children!
Can you take the challenge?
Pembrokeshire
Foxton Canal Museum was opened in 1989.
Leicestershire
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.
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.
Have a great day out at this National Trust property
Denbighshire
Country house which shows a glimpse of "upstairs/downstairs" life as you look around 18th and 19th-century furniture and fittings.
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.
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.
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?
Great for dads and children.
A great Railway museum, with steam locomotives which come alive on special 'steamdays'.
Traditional stone carving for all the family.
Dorset
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.
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.
Accessible activities for all
Activities for the disabled.
Devon
Calvert Trust Exmoor specialises in providing accessible physical activities to people with disability. Visit us and horse-ride, carriage drive, and more!
Plenty of special features for children!
Sussex
Learn about fossils that transform into dinosaurs, prehistoric crocodiles and fish, a diorama of local animals and birds and much more!
Great entertainment for all the family
Quizzes and games, brass-rubbing and children's costumes, in our fantastic hands-on exhibition.
Fun and educational!
Historic Castle with lots for kids and Schools
Kent
Seventeenth-century castle with regular children's events.
Derbyshire
Discovery Centre in the Stables, with audio-visual displays. Special jousting events.
Take a qick look here!
Explore 1,000 acres of grounds!
Yorkshire
Take the land-train to boat trips and our new adventure playground; discover our house & park near York, North Yorkshire
Have a great day out here with your kids.
Worcestershire
Small museum in Riverside setting with good collection of historical items. Regular events.
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.
An educational and fun place to visit!
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.
Check this out!
A fun packed indoor centre, open 360 days a year
Local stories bringing local history to life
Bringing the age of steam to life
Buckinghamshire
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.
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.
Enjoy hiring a boat in Bedfordshire!
Following the trail of Sirius the dog!
Discover how astronomers and musicians William and Caroline Herschel lived in Georgian times, and what wonders they discovered!
A brilliant day out!
Historic stone circle where you can get up right to the stones and touch them for free!
Taste history in the beautiful village of Avebury set on the Wiltshire Downs!
Explore this historical museum!
Kincardineshire
Find out about 19th century tartans, Royal commemorative china and the life of local musician and composer, J. Scott Skinner.
Fantastic new aquarium
Bristol
Fantastic new aquarium attraction in Bristol with everything from Sea Horse to sharks. worth a look!
Good Museum!
Wigtownshire
An exhibition about the history of Creetown. Historical photographs, audio and video presentations, local arts & crafts.
Presentations and displays.
Western isles
A fully furnished, traditional, Lewis thatched house Providing a unique insight into island life.
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!
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.
Develope your knowledge at Banbury Museum!
New Museum in attractive canal side locationwith exciting displays. Resource Room, Cafe.
Plenty of things to do here.
Tyne and Wear
Discover the chequered history of Newcastle upon Tyne, from Romans and Knights to ship-builders and pitmen.
Stunning Roman Museum!
Ground breaking museum.
Gloucestershire
See Roman life in the second-largest town Roman in England with interactive & hands-on displays including stunning mosaics.
More than you can imagine! Enjoy the fascinating Camera Obscura Show.
Edinburgh
More fun than you can imagine - 5 floors of interactive hands-on fun! Fantastic views of Edinburgh and 3 galleries full of amazing optical experiences.
A great day out for families, nature and history lovers, and outdoor adventurers.
20% discount by pre-booking online
The Best Family Day Out in Sussex
A must visit - why?
Where children play to learn and grown-ups learn to play...
Discover Canterbury by boat
Great Day out for families!
Following the mile-long trip to the summit take a guided nature walk from the Visitor Centre.
Dumfries & Galloway
Good Museum - Take a look at varied items from the past with lots of interesting displays.
Six hundred years of history!
A fine country house with magnificent ceilings and impressive Morning and Drawing Rooms.
Horse Riding!
Horse riding in the grounds of Hazlehead Park, a well equipped equestrian centre. Go riding or learn to ride.
Great for children and parents!
Experience a traditional marionette show at this small theatre.
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.
Find out more!
Situated on the historic Shiprow
Incorporating Provost Ross's House - built in 1593 - Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the story of the city's long relationship with the Sea.
Horse-riding for everyone over 3 including beginners.
Hampshire
Forest access. Rides for the disabled and ½ hour rides for children.
Go 360! today
Book mobile tickets now
A great place to visit for all sports fans and football lovers!
London
Find Rainforest Springs!
More than just an animal zoo, come and visit us
Science learning and fun
Stunning shows projected on a 360 degree domed ceiling above your head.
Contains exhibits of everyday life
Contains exhibits of everyday life from centuries past including an impressive domestic equipment gallery. One of our great Kids Days Out
Kids love castles!
Discover its labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels!
Explore the tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover. Sights, sounds and pathe news clips bring the drama of its role in WWII alive.
A great place for a picnic!
Bedfordshire
History with kids activities
Dating from the 14th century!
Clackmannanshire
Alloa Tower is the largest surviving keep in Scotland.
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.
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.
A permanent home for rescued donkeys!
A fun place for children who have special needs to have a holiday for one to seven days.
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.
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!
Discover the secrets of Canterbury Cathedral
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.
Beautiful and renowned castle!
Banffshire
Gardens and grounds set between the Rivers Spey and Avon. Tour of rooms.
Cumbria
Two cinema screens, theatre, music events, visual arts and workshops. Plenty of options for meals or snacks.
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.
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.
So much to do!
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!
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.
Take a tractor ride!
Enjoy a fun family day at Greenacres Animal Park!
Flintshire
A hub for art and culture in Blackpool
Lot of things to do for kids here.
Hertford Museum
Hertfordshire
Local history museum with restored Jacobean knot garden.
Come Rain or Shine!
A fun packed indoor centre in Stevenage, open 360 days a year
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.
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!
Outstanding and diverse range of objects
Avon
Outstanding and diverse range of objects, from sea dinosaurs to magnificent art.
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.
Cotswold Magic!
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!
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.
A magical day out for the whole family!
Grab your Godstone Farm tickets here!
Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills and a short distance from the M25, the farm is the perfect family fun filled day out.
British breeds of goats
British breeds of goats, also donkeys, pigs, reptiles, and poultry. Play barn. Guided tours.
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.
Enjoy this historical Castle!
Monmouthshire
Medieval castle, beautiful parkland with plenty for children to do. Full programme of events throughout the year.
Bristol's No.1 Attraction ideal for School trips
Chester's family friendly museum.
Cheshire
Lots to learn at Bristol Cathedral
Nature Centre
West Midlands
There are over 130 different species of animal, including deer, otters, owls, snakes, spiders and fish at this centre.
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.
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!
An open farm!
Animals including - cows, sheep, goats and pigs, rabbits, birds of prey, also more unusual animals like porcupines, & llamas.
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.
Mainly underground
Isle of Lewis
It contains an exhibition giving an idea of what life was like in the broch.
Another thing to do from Kids Days out.
Our recent £10million redevelopment has created dynamic and innovative new galleries that encourage you to get involved as you wander round.
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.
The Museum for Dorset!
A gem of a Museum
Country Life Museum
Unique collection of information, photographs and artefacts from the local area & people which ties in to stories and displays of how their use.
Good Museum - Relating the history of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch, interpretive displays and items illustrating the town’s history.
A great day out for all the family!
Ceredigion
Identify the Bottlenose Dolphins of Cardigan Bay's "Special Area of Conservation".
Birds of prey and flying displays
Eagles, vultures and owls in woodland garden setting. Lots of activities including Childrens Owl Experience.
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.
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!
A West India merchant house
A West India merchant house is displayed as it might have looked in the 18th century. Home to the slave Pero...
Its got it all!
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.
An amazing day out!
The Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset is a great Kids Days Out
Norman castle!
11th century Celtic Cross, medieval bridge, the only restored Tidal Mill in Wales, picnic area, holiday activities for young people, guided tours.
History of Cardigan!
Going back to Norman times, including Cardigan Castle, artefacts and lots of information. Guided tours can be arranged.
The extraordinary playground where it all happens!
Historical fun for all the family!
Fun for all at Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Midlothian
Brilliant Kids Play!
Walk down a Medieval street to a Medieval Chapel
Warwickshire
Visit this historic battlefield and try the strength of a longbow, discover what it was like to be a soldier in the 16th century and much more.
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!
A great day out!
Anglesey
Find out about crime and punishment in Beaumaris Gaol, see the spartan cells and unique treadwheel.
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.
Catch up with the latest shows and events!
We bought a Zoo!
The charity that started with the Hollywood blockbuster 'We Bought A Zoo'
Unique Roman gold mine set amid wooded hillsides. National Trust
Carmarthenshire
Guided tours of the underground workings and exhibition on gold Gold panning.
This Country Park is a great place to take the kids - find out why?
This child friendly Museum is a great place to learn of the history of Evesham
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.
Kirkcudbrightshire
Fine private collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals, rocks and fossils in Great Britain.
School trips too!
Home of the Codebreakers - children under 12 free
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.
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.
See this amazing Castle!
Choose from guided tours of spectacular apartments or climb to the top of the 12th century Norman Keep for spectacular views of the city.
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.
Explore this beautiful country park!
Enjoy the interesting Hereford Museum and Art!
Herefordshire
The museum is full of interesting local history with hands-on elements for all the family.
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.
Stunning castle.
Superb views and wonderful gardens. Full programme of events.
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.
PLUS LOTS FOR KIDS!
The world's largest collection of British cars!
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.
Creative fun with clay and art workshops.
All ages, weekends, school holidays. Pottery and art parties. Bookable and drop-in sessions.
A place to explore!
Built around 1700.
The island’s only surviving windmill has most of its original machinery. Explore its four floors, see how it operated with our working model.
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.
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.
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.
Explore an Abandoned Welsh Slate Mine
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.
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.
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.
Visit this tranquil island off Tenby
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!
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.
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.
Learn all about the last Ice Age!
Exciting indoor attraction!
360 Play now open in Farnborough
Open - book now!
Great for children 8 years and under!
Kids activities during School holidays
Countryside and lakeside walks
Ornamental gardens at Berrington Hall (National Trust) which offers a great day out, a historic house and attraction for children.
Eastnor Castle.
This is one of England's most beautiful castles. Knight's Maze and Children's Assault Course. Adventure Playground.
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.
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.
A fantastic family day out!
Stroll around 160 acres of beautiful Parkland and Stunning Gardens.
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!
