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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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 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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Theddlethorpe Beach is definitely one for nature lovers. A superb unspoilt landscape of salt marshland and sands. Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes are designated a National Nature Reserve and there are a range of habitats here; tidal sand and mudflats, salt and freshwater marshes and sand dunes. Read more…

Ballroom is a long, wide, sandy beach along the seafront of the city of Aberdeen. The beach is interspersed by regular wooden groynes, and is backed by a sea wall, on top of which there is a promenade popular for walking, cycling, and skating. If Read more…

Milford-on-sea is a stony beach with excellent views of the Isle of Wight. There is a great walk from the beach along Hurst Spit to Hurst Castle. There are a couple of cafes, an ice cream kiosk and a play area next to the beach. Read more…

North Gare is one of the three sandy beaches along the County Durham coast near Seaton Carew. The beach forms the northern shore of the mouth of the River Tees and also runs along the side the Seaton Channel as it joins the river and Read more…

This rocky outcrop lies a short distance north of Seaham Harbour. Until the 1950s, it was home to a sea stack or arch which possibly had a passing resemblance to a four-poster bed, from which the name of this part of the coastline is likely Read more…

Moggs Eye, also known as Huttoft Beach is a quiet beach backed by grassy sand dunes. The wide strip of golden sand which slopes gently into the sea is a great destination for beachgoers. Plenty of room for beach games the beach. Also popular with Read more…

A stony beach that forms part of Lepe Country Park, situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Views across to the Isle of Wight and excellent coastal walks featuring pine-fringed cliffs, D-day remains and wild flower meadows. The main swimming area is a short Read more…

The sandy bay here stretches for about 150 metres and is backed by a wide promenade which winds around the coast all the way to Louisa Bay. There are beach huts, nearby cafes and toilets. It is also dog friendly all year around with no Read more…

This pleasant, sandy beach sits on the north-eastern Kent coast, and is one of the quieter beaches to be found close to the town of Margate – there are no arcades here. Westbrook is a good beach to bring young children, who will enjoy playing Read more…

Runswick Bay is a stunning stretch of sand between Whitby and Staithes on the North York Moors National Park coastline and is a dog-friendly spot with no restrictions. The bay curls round in a long swathe of sandy beach from the small village of Runswick Read more…

Dog friendly beach in Wales’ south-western rim. To get down to the sands themselves, visitors park in the carpark and then head out on the half-mile descent along the side of the cliffs – which shelter the beach itself – to get down to the Read more…

East of Edinburgh, perched at the mouth of the Firth of Froth, Seacliff Beach is a dog-friendly haven, gazing out over Bass Rock (a chunk of volcanic rock rising from the waters). This private beach is largely unspoilt and attracts surfers, dog-walkers and summer picnickers Read more…

Barnard Adventure Playground isn’t just home to a dragon – we’ve got jaw-dropping canyon cliff rope swings too. Come and jump from a platform across a swamp of hungry crocodiles. Let your imagination loose! Feeling bold? You can put on the performance of a lifetime Read more…

This exciting adventure play area provides all the fun needed for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy a free great day out. Open all year round, it’s the perfect place to play safely and make new friends amid the classic swings, slides and Read more…

Victoria Park is one of Cardiff’s best-loved traditional parks. Opened in 1897 , the park is situated in the western suburb of Canton. Its colourful flower borders and wide range of facilities continue to have year-round appeal for all ages. Children’s playground catering for children Read more…

Free admission – car parking charges apply. The extensive adventure playground is built of wood and surrounded by a moat. It includes water play, with small stream and water wheels, a large sand play area, a climbing tower with giant slide, tunnels, stepping stones, a Read more…

Located in the centre of Promenade Park in Maldon, the Splash Park offers a family and child friendly environment to cool off in. Featuring a great selection of interactive and accessible play equipment to enjoy, this is the perfect summer destination for a family day Read more…

Happy Mount Park is proud of its reputation of being a traditional park for people of all ages. You can sit and relax or take a stroll in the attractive parkland setting, pay a visit to the popular cafe and enjoy the delights from a Read more…

Coate Water Country Park has a 56-acre reservoir built in the 1820s as a headwater tank for the Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal. In the 1970s a smaller lake was created as a flood storage lagoon, which was made Wiltshire’s first Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in Read more…

The Quomps is an ideal free family day out. Set on the stunning Christchurch Quay this children’s play park features a well-equipped play area, enclosed splash park, a shallow paddling pool and water play fountains. The Quomps has an ice cream kiosk. Christchurch Quay also Read more…

Walsall Arboretum is a Victorian public park located close to Walsall town centre. The park boasts many attractions, the Treasure Island play area is very popular with the younger generation and their families as is the Skatepark which is located nearby along with the Arboretum’s Read more…

Covering 250 acres, Cassiobury park is one of the most loved parks in southern England. In fact, it frequently wins awards and is celebrated in national top ten lists. Activities include: Cafes Paddling pools Bandstand Miniature railway Walk in nature Read more…

Open every day, 12noon – 6pm during July and August. £3 per child for a 25 minute session. Car parking charges apply. The Splash ‘n’ Play at Willen Lake is one of the UK’s largest outdoor splash parks, with over 70 unique water features for Read more…

A place to play, relax and enjoy in the heart of Rotherham, Clifton Park in the heart of Rotherham is a wonderful place for the whole family. With parks, gardens and sport, rides and games and even an amazing museum, Clifton Park has everything you Read more…

Large park with trails, grassy areas & a playground, plus athletic fields, a skatepark & splash pad. Read more…

The Falkirk Wheel is a fantastic day out with a difference and accessible to everyone! With boat trips, a cafe, gift shop, children’s activity zone, water play park & mini-canal, waterwalkerz, canoeing, bike hire and woodland walks; there really is something for everyone! If you Read more…

It’s free to enter this working organic farm, and every day kids can watch the dairy cows being milked at around 4pm. You can also sample the goods – the farm is famous for its ice cream, which is produced on site and sold in Read more…

Lovely park with a childrens play park, adventure playground, outdoor gym, aviary and short walking circuits. Also has a splash play area open in the summer months. Plenty of picnic areas. Read more…