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Child and Family Friendly Places to Go in England

Things to Do

Adventure Playgrounds

The Secret Forest

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Adventure Playgrounds
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Address: VM3M+V8 Tadcaster
Tadcaster
England
LS24 9NJ
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Paid Activity
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Cafe
  • Toilets
  • Baby change facilities
  • Parking Facilities
  • Explore Nature
  • Interactive
Special Offers:

During the Easter Holidays we will be offering a Dragon Egg hunt included in the ticket price.

Attention mini explorers! Discover the wonders of a magical woodland trail at the Secret Forest, Hazlewood Castle. Explore the homes of magical creatures, solve puzzles, and play endlessly. New features this year include fairy castle, large play area and a sandpit. Our Broomstick cafe is Read more…
Beaches

Ainsdale Beach

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Beaches
Address: Ainsdale
Southport
England
PR8 2PZ
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Free
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Dog Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Picnic Areas
  • Toilets
  • Parking Facilities
The only beach to be awarded blue flag status on the North West coast, Ainsdale is perfect for families. The Discovery Centre is full of shell collections and local wildlife information, and is ideal as a break from the sun, or more likely, shelter from Read more…
Beaches

Cotswold Country Park

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Beaches, Outdoor Play and Parks & Playgrounds
Address: Chilworth Rd
Southampton
England
SO16 7JQ
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Paid Activity
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Outdoor
  • Dog Friendly
  • Cafe
  • Picnic Areas
  • Toilets
  • Baby change facilities
  • Pram & pushchair friendly
  • Parking Facilities
Home of the LARGEST Inland Paddling Beach in the UK! Whether relaxing with friends and family on a sandy beach beside a beautiful swimming lagoon, or enjoying our many activities from water sports to mini golf within beautiful parkland, the Cotswold Country Park and Beach Read more…
Outdoor Play

Gibside, National Trust

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Family Friendly Walks, Nature Reserves, Outdoor Play and Parks & Playgrounds
Address: Burnopfield
Burnopfield
England
NE16 6BG
United Kingdom
Gibside is one of a few surviving 18th-century designed landscapes and was fashioned with two things in mind: spectacular vista views and ‘wow’ moments. The estate, commissioned by coal baron George Bowes, offers a glimpse into the past and the compelling story of heiress Mary Read more…
Family Friendly Walks

Clumber Park Walk

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Family Friendly Walks
Address: Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ
Worksop
England
S80 3AZ
United Kingdom
Distance: 3½ miles (5.6km) Minimum time: 2¼ hours Total ascent: 237 ft (73m) Level of difficulty: Easy Well defined paths & along the lake Dogs? On leads Parking National Trust Clumber Park Car Park (charges apply) Toilets/Refreshments: National Trust cafe Read more…
Aquariums

The Deep

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Aquariums
Address: Hull HU1 4DP
Hull
England
HU1 4DP
United Kingdom
Is this a free thing to do?: Paid Activity
Fun for Ages:
  • 0-5
  • 5-10
  • 10-15
  • 15+
Families love us because:
  • Indoor
  • Toilets
  • Baby change facilities
  • Pram & pushchair friendly
  • Parking Facilities
Huge aquarium with over 3000 creatures, including sharks and sawfish, plus an evening restaurant. Read more…
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Places to Eat

Pubs

The Bottle and Glass

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Pubs
Address: Newark NG23 7EB
Newark
England
NG23 7EB
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
Cuisine:
  • British
  • Gastro Pub
The Bottle and Glass is located in the small village of Harby, on the Lincolnshire / Nottinghamshire border. It has recently undergone a complete refurbishment, with new outdoor areas for guests to enjoy. We have a secure beer garden at the back of the premises, Read more…
Pubs

The Highwayman Cookhouse & Pub

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Pubs
Address: Colmworth Business Park
Eaton Socon
England
PE19 8YX
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
  • Indoor Play Area
Cuisine:
  • British
  • Carvery
Opening times Mon-Sat 11.30am – 11pm Sun 12pm – 10.30pm Facilities Live sport shown here Carvery Indoor Play: All week 9:45-11:15am (sat & sun only) 12-7pm Breakfast serving times Weekdays 6.30am – 10.30am Weekends 7am – 11am Read more…
Pubs

Horse & Jockey

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Pubs
Address: Wythall
Wythall
England
B47 6DB
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
  • Indoor Play Area
  • Outdoor Play Area
This Fayre & Square venue has a play area for kids in its beer garden. There’s also a Wacky Warehouse open every day in case the weather’s bad. Read more…
Pubs

Black Horse

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Pubs
Address: Illey Ln
Halesowen
England
B62 0HJ
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
  • Outdoor Play Area
The All Inns’ Black Horse is in a rural area on Illey Lane, just five minutes drive from Halesowen, surrounded by farms and rolling countryside. The black and white building dates back to 1872 and has traditional beams and open fires. There is an enclosed Read more…
Pubs

The Black Boy

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Pubs
Address: Warwick Rd
Solihull
England
B93 0EB
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Children's Menu
  • High Chairs
  • Baby Changing
  • Outdoor Play Area
This pretty canalside pub is said to be ideal on sunny days because it has a good children’s play area with a big slide and climbing frame. You’d need to watch your children by the water although there is a little fence running between the Read more…
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Places to Stay

Hotels

The Fish Hotel

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Hotels
Address: Broadway WR12 7LH
Broadway
England
WR12 7LH
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Childrens play areas on site
  • Childrens activities on site
Affordable, cosy-chic and with a host of activities on its doorstep; this ticks lots of boxes for families. The buffet meals allow great scope for the differing demands of families but should adults want to dine alone, there’s a Wi-Fi baby monitoring system – or Read more…
Hotels

Big Blue Hotel,  Blackpool

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Hotels
Address: Clifton Dr
Blackpool
England
FY4 1ND
United Kingdom
Features:
  • Beach nearby
The Big Blue hotel is a great choice if you are looking for a baby and toddler friendly hotel near the beach. This 4* hotel is a 2-minute walk from the beach and has its own private entrance to the Blackpool Pleasure Beach. There is Read more…
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