Family Friendly Things to Do .

Chapel St Leonards is a sand and shingle beach on the Lincolnshire coastline located next to the resort town of the same name. The beach is a popular place for swimming and for family days out, it is also a good place for walking as Read more…

Humberston Fitties is a wide sandy beach at the mouth of the Humber Estuary. From here there are great views of the ships and boats leaving port. ww2 forts, The beach here is backed by sand dunes known as the Humberston Fitties. This area doubles Read more…

The beach at Blackhall is a fairly pleasant stretch of North Sea coast. Both clean and quiet. As you walk along this shoreline, the sea waves travel over the sand and giant pebbles, always leaving a walkway even at high tide. At Blackhall colliery near Read more…

The 5-mile stretch of beach around Allonby Bay is made up of sand, shingle and pebbles along the high tide mark. At low tide a vast expanse of sand is revealed. From the beach there are attractive views across the Solway Estuary and towards the Read more…

Close to nearby shops and cafés, the harbour beach in New Quay is certainly the most popular with families. Spend a day building sandcastles and paddling, or take some time to explore the rugged coastline of Ceredigion and Cardigan Bay either by boat or on Read more…

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…

Sennen is one of the cleanest in Europe and definitely one of the most picturesque. It’s the perfect place for swimming or learning to surf and lifeguards keep an eye on everyone from May to September. There’s also a great selection of shops and restaurants Read more…

Cleethorpes Leisure Centre’s free form swimming pool boasts a wave machine, aqua slide* and adjoining toddler/baby pool. The main pool is 25m with 6 lanes, enabling a varied pool programme. *The aqua slide can be used independently by anyone over the height of 1.1 metres. Read more…

Let the kids run off some excess energy on super fun large trampolines, have fun in the large softplay climbing frame or chill out in the brand new sensory room. This is such a great party venue and play centre in Edinburgh. You’ll then have Read more…

Suitable for children aged 0-12, Mace Playce has a baby area, a games section, separate play areas for under-5s and over-5s and a snack bar, party facilities and even surprise character appearances. It offers activities such as rhyme time, puppet shows and music classes. On Read more…

Eaton Park is a real gem. Not only is it beautiful, its 80 acres provide so much to do and see, no matter what your interests – from picnics to putting, footgolf and football, roundabouts to running and so much more. It’s open all day, Read more…

Children and young people love the playground because of its interesting and exciting spaces and play equipment, including sand play, tunnel slide maypole swing water pump. It is also popular with parents who see it as a safe place, staffed by skilled play workers, with Read more…

Large park with a good selection of play equipment for all ages, including a wooden climbing frame , some retro roundabouts and a giant slide. Also an outdoor gym for the older kids. Occasionally you’ll find a fish and chip van in the car park! Read more…

Discover our picturesque woodlands which sprawl along the sides of a stunning sheltered valley Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday at County Durham’s largest forest. From wildlife watching to stargazing, and adventure play for all the family to exhilarating mountain biking, there is Read more…

Carnfunnock Country Park is a 191-hectare park located between Drains Bay and Ballygally, near Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated on the A2 Antrim Coast Road, 3.5 miles north of Larne. PRICES Entrance to the park is free of charge, as is use Read more…

Large open park land close to South Ealing and you are able to walk through this park area to Ealing Broadway. Some nice tree lined avenues and is a good place to stroll. Best underground station is South Ealing station. Lots of activities for adults Read more…

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…

In one and a half miles you can explore an exciting 70 acres of woodland and 2000 years of history with lakes, streams, ancient monuments and historic factories around every corner. Visit the Museum and Visitor Centre to learn more about our amazing history – Read more…

The park is well kept with beautiful flower beds, lots of green space, a cafe, ice cream van and loos. There are two enclosed play areas for different age groups but the main draw is the water play area / splash pad in the heart Read more…

Hull Arena is an ice rink, in the city of Kingston upon Hull, England. It has a capacity of 3,750 people. The Hull Arena is also a concert venue, playing host to numerous acts since its inception in 1987. It has an Olympic sized rink Read more…

Wansbeck Riverside Park covers around 112 hectares of woodland, grassland and the river and is located to the south of Ashington, between the A1068 and A189. The park is a popular area for activities such as walking, bird watching and picnicking, as well as organised Read more…

Toffee Park is in the heart of the city, close to the Old Street roundabout and surrounded by buildings but the playground itself is a haven for nature, including plants, trees, animals and of course children! The pond is filled with frogs and wildlife and Read more…

Housed in an ancient malt barn with adjacent buildings, the Museum has 5000+ exhibits collected by local enthusiasts over the past 50 years in order to preserve the heritage of the life and work of country people in the Welsh Borders from Victorian times and Read more…

Enjoy nature and adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve. You’ll find something for everyone, from walking trails to an adventure play area with a climbing forest to a zip wire. Do some shopping or grab a spot of lunch at the unique visitors centre which floats Read more…

Preston Park is a 100-acre public park in Preston-on-Tees, England. It hosts multiple events each year and is located next to the River Tees. Parking is free, but the Preston Park Museum & Grounds and Butterfly World have small admission charges. Read more…

Bingley St. Ives, or St. Ives Estate is a 550-acre country park and former estate between Bingley and Harden in West Yorkshire, England now owned by Bradford Council. The park has Grade II listing in the English Heritage National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens Read more…

Adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction books for loan. four computers. Read more…

The contents of The Armitt collection – books, records, photographs, artworks and other material – is displayed and interpreted to reflect the social history of the neighbourhood in the wider context of the development of the Lake District as a whole. Life in the present-day Read more…

Coram’s Fields is a children’s only park and playground and is open all year round for children under 16 years old. Our charity also provides valuable services for all young people, both from the local community as well as for those visiting the area. The Read more…

The excellent location makes the playground a welcome pit-stop for visitors with small children on their way to Buckingham Palace and Changing of the Guard. The park is well integrated with the rest of the park. It is also gated, which makes it easier to Read more…

Huge aquarium with over 3000 creatures, including sharks and sawfish, plus an evening restaurant. Read more…

Just one mile from city centre, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh offers visitors peace and tranquillity amongst 72 acres of stunning scenery. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the finest botanic gardens in the world. A pleasure for all the family, the Garden Read more…

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art creates and produces exhibitions, activities and opportunities that explore understanding of the world through diverse contemporary art by artists from across the world. Located on Gateshead quayside, we have 2,600 square metres of exhibition space dedicated to the art and Read more…

Standing above the entrance to the River Tyne, Arbeia South Shields’ Roman Fort guarded the main sea route to Hadrian’s Wall. It was a key garrison and military supply base to other forts along the Wall and is an important part of the history of Read more…

Parking: On street at the foot of Heber’s Ghyll Heber’s Ghyll waterfall is surrounded by woodland. There are tonnes of bridges to trip-trap over (keep away from those trolls underneath…. Just saying….) and if that’s not enough, there are 10 dinosaurs attached to the trees Read more…

The Welly Walk is not pram or wheelchair friendly. We love to get muddy, climb, crawl, swing, and hop our way through the ‘deep dark woods’ on the Bolton Abbey Welly Walk. It’s a great way to sneak in a ‘child-friendly walk’ without the kid’s Read more…

For the Strid Wood Walk it’s best to park at the Riverside car park next to the river Wharfe and close to the Cavendish Pavilion. Post code BD23 6AN. The walk through Strid Wood is pram and wheelchair friendly and follows a quieter path along Read more…

Skipton Castle Woodland is 36-acres with a nice 3k circular walk with clear maps at the entrance to the woods. Not only does this make it a great walk with kids, dogs on leashes are allowed as well. There are great views of Skipton Castle Read more…

The port of Birkenhead on Wirral was a town of firsts in the 19th century, including being home to the world’s first publicly funded park. But Birkenhead Park, a naturalistic 100 acres of meadows, fields, gardens, woodland, lakes and structures, has another boast. It inspired Read more…

Grey Mare’s Tail is a 60-metre hanging valley waterfall near to Moffat in southern Scotland. The fall is produced by the Tail Burn flowing from Loch Skeen cascading into the Moffat Water in the lower valley below. The surrounding area forms the Grey Mare’s Tail Read more…

Six miles north of High Wycombe, Yoesden has changed little since medieval times. Descending from ‘beech hanger’ woods, its sun-soaked chalk grassland provides a haven for less common flora and fauna. In late June, it’s a pink and purple picture with chalk fragrant, pyramidal and Read more…

Lakes of any size are very thin on the ground in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Sunbiggin Tarn’s rarity makes it popular with wildlife and visiting humans alike. Interesting birds can be seen here all year around but this place’s greatest claim to fame is Read more…

Standing a short walk along the beach from the Victorian resort of Hunstanton (‘Sunny Hunny’) are the magnificent banded cliffs of Old Hunstanton. The cliffs, which are comprised of layers of rusty ginger sandstone (‘carrstone’), red limestone (‘red chalk’) topped with chalk, are framed by Read more…

Although this ancient hut settlement is managed by English Heritage, the sense of private discovery is overwhelming. To get here, it’s an easy walk from Chapel Carn Brea car park north-east over Tredinney Common past a very natural, gurgling holy well that marks the site Read more…

Walberswick was formerly a small trading port before its harbour silted up. Long adopted as a bohemian retreat by artists like Philip Wilson Steer and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the former fishing village has long-since morphed into a enclave for media-types. These days it is popular Read more…

Ross Back Sands is a glorious expanse of unspoilt beach, generally deserted because access to it is on foot rather than by car. To get to the beach, park your car at Ross Farm and then follow the road on foot past the farm buildings Read more…

Hull Marina is a beautiful place to visit, not only are there hundreds of boats to see, if you’re lucky you might see the opening of the lock gates as the boats come and go. It’s a lovely area for a stroll near the Humber Read more…

Hull’s largest park, there’s something for everyone – you can take a stroll around 130 acres of parkland, brave a ride on our splash boat, take a trip on the swan and rowing boats, visit our animal education centre, ride the land train (weekends only) Read more…

Free art gallery in Hull city centre. Explore a magnificent collection of paintings and sculptures, plus there is a regular program of temporary exhibitions and events. Includes a very good children’s area to play in and get creative and a good child friendly cafe (Cafe Read more…

East Hull Community Farm is a real working farm and open to the public. If you are lucky you may get to see lambs being born in the Springtime or Sheep sheared in June. The farm is set in almost 7 acres of land, most Read more…

We’ve got loads for you to see and do! The indoor play area know as ‘The Caves’ has been refurbished and is ready for you all to enjoy, don’t worry though adults can enjoy food and drink in the brand new new ‘Rockpool Cafe’! Outside Read more…

Soft Play area situated within The Oyster Catcher at Kingswood, Hull. Suitable for children ages 0-12 yrs with a dedicated under 5s areas. Open every day from 9.30am-7pm. FREE entry every Tuesday all day! (just entry, no food or drink included). Read more…

A safe and secure indoor playground and soft play area for children of all age groups. Get in touch with us if you are planning a birthday party. Open every day from 10am-6pm Read more…

Crazy Club is a multi-tiered soft play centre, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment. Our play frames cater for children from 0 – 12 years, with dedicated play zones for babies, toddlers and juniors. Crazy Club play area has received a highly prized Read more…

A Mumbler favourite, a small and friendly soft play, you can see your children at all times from most of the tables so can keep an eye on them easily. Two areas to choose from, one is designed for children aged 0-3 years, and the Read more…

Big Fun is the largest indoor soft play area in the UK. They have a dedicated area specifically for children under 4 years old, a large main play area for children up to 14 years old, go karts, trampolines, and a large seating area and Read more…

Soft Play Fun – Rock Up Hull! Rock Up in St Stephens shopping centre Hull offer a wonderful place for little ones to have fun in our soft play. It’s got all they need to enjoy themselves while you can sit back and relax with Read more…

Little Monkeys is the soft play area inside Active+ on Harpings Road, Hull. They also have Beetle’s Sensory Den for babies and there is a great, newly refurbished cafe. Also a great venue to hold your children’s party! Read more…

Beetle’s Sensory Den at Little Monkeys on Harpings Road, Hull, is a small room perfect for developing cognitive, motor, language and problem-solving skills. It’s suitable for babies and toddlers and children with SEN. It can be booked on any weekday between 10am and 4pm. Only Read more…

A nice green space within Kingswood with labyrinth, pond, wooden carved animals, all pram, bike friendly. You can access Foredyke Green on foot from both sides between Kesteven Way and Bude Road (arriving by car the postcode is HU7 3EJ). There is a small layby Read more…

Nice little park located on the road from Wetwang to Malton. Good set of equipment for kids to play on and a lot of green space to explore. Also a cafe and toilets, so a great little stop off. Across the road is the Yorkshire Read more…

Large park, with an enclosed dog free section. Large range of equipment suitable for toddlers, juniors and youths. Also large grassy/wooded area good for running about. Public toilets located just outside the park. Read more…

Playing fields and playground located next to Cottingham Pavilion. Recommended age group – toddlers and juniors. Read more…

Nice enclosed play area with a few pieces of equipment, suitable for toddlers. Located in a fairly large playing field behind a housing estate in Cottingham, access from The Garth, which comes off Link Road. Read more…

Medium sized enclosed play area with lots of equipment, suitable for toddler and juniors. Located near Elloughton Village Hall. Read more…

Small enclosed play area in the middle of Brough, nice range of equipment, suitable for toddlers. Read more…

Large sized play area and field located on Woodhall Way near Molescroft pavillion. Recommended for all ages. Read more…

Small playground located behind Wylies Road (corner of North Bar Within). Play Equipment recommended age group – toddlers & juniors. Read more…

Small enclosed park on grassy area, with nice range of equipment suitable for toddlers. Read more…

Small play area with a small range of equipment, suitable for toddler and juniors. Read more…

Large enclosed community play area with an excellent range of equipment suitable for toddlers, juniors and older children. There is also a large playing field next to the park. Read more…

Medium sized play area with good range of equipment suitable for all ages, and a football pitch. Set in a large green space, to the east side of Beverley. Read more…

Large sized play area next to Haltemprice Leisure Centre, worth a special visit, has lots of decent equipment. Recommended age group – toddler, junior and youth. Also King George V Skate Park across the other side of the carpark, which has three spined mini ramps Read more…

Great theme park for young children. Lots of small rides (all suitable for under 5s), large outdoor play areas, indoor play zone and animals. Open daily from 10am. Located in Sherwood forest aproximately 1 hour 20 minute drive from Hull. Read more…

Large theme park with areas suitable for all age children, outdoor rides including water themed rides, Jurassic adventures and indoor play areas for toddlers. Just under 2 hours from Hull. Read more…

A good family day out with lots to do. Many rides and areas suitable for young children, lots of outdoor play areas and a large zoo. Cafes get busy but lots of picnic areas to take your own food in. During the Winter Season, from Read more…

Gulliver’s Kingdom is the best young child’s theme park Mumbler has been to, lots of rides aimed at the under 5s, but also many suitable for up to age 13. Various lands to explore, rides and activities. Newest attraction is the Lost World where there Read more…

Excellent theme park, lots of rides and areas to explore (although more suitable for older children). Cbeebies land is ideal for very young children but there are big queues at peak times. They are constantly updating the areas and rides, so always something new to Read more…

Filled with fun exhibitions, 3 cinemas inc. IMAX (charges apply) and galleries! The National Media Museum in Bradford, Yorkshire is a FREE fun day out attraction for the whole family devoted to film, photos, TV, radio & the web. Restaurant, Cafe. Explore the exciting world Read more…

Head for the Museum of Childhood in Scotland The Museum of Childhood in Edibugh has a place in the hearts of millions. The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of childhood, it displays toys and games from across the generations. A great Read more…