Family Day Out | Days Out with the Kids

Exmoor Zoo, Devon

Welcome to Exmoor Zoo a special place that enables you to get up close and personal! Opened in 1982 the zoo is now an ideal family venue, especially for the kids. The zoo is always changing so no repeat visit is ever the same -- guaranteed!

Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre, Cumbria

Parents know Brockhole best for its grounds and its huge free adventure playground conveniently situated on the A591, midway between Windermere and Ambleside. Popular with tourists, Brockhole is also well loved by locals for its historic gardens and idyllic lakeshore setting.

The Milky Way Adventure Park, Devon

Your all inclusive day in the country that’s out of this world! With five major rides and loads of great shows, including Merlin semi finalist from Britain’s Got Talent with his death defying escapology act. Ride Devon’s biggest roller coaster, pilot the droid destroyer dodgems and brave the Clone Zone interactive alien ride. We even have a special rollercoaster for little ones called the Big Apple, plus soft play, ball pools, and mini ride on tractors. So much to see and do and all the rides and shows are included in the entrance fee.

Wellington Country Park, Hampshire/Berkshire Border, Hampshire

Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands off the A33 between Basingstoke and Reading, on the Hampshire Berkshire border, Wellington Country Park offers a safe, open air, fun filled venue for all the family. There are adventure play areas, toddler’s area, sand pits, slides, miniature railway, nature trail maze, crazy golf and loads of play equipment, all to keep the kid’s busy.

GreenWood Forest Park, Gwynedd

A visit to GreenWood Forest Park will give you and your family a day out like no other. Set in 17 acres of woodland there's eco-fun for all ages and an adventure at the end of every leafy trail! Take a ride on our eco-friendly Green Dragon Rollercoaster and zoom down our 70m sledge run – the longest in Wales. Embark on a Jungle Boat Adventure before bouncing along to the big, bouncy Giant Jumper. Explore the timber turrets of TreeTop Towers, conquer the Crocodile Maze, and take a ride on Moon Karts. For something a bit more therapeutic, take off your shoes and walk barefoot over leaves, pebbles, bark and sand at Wales’s first BareFoot Trail.

Fishers Adventure Farm Park, West Sussex

Situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, Fishers Farm Park is a perfect day out for young families and grandparents alike. Inside the barns there are a fascinating variety of animals to see and enjoy, especially the newborn lambs, piglets, goats, rabbits and more...! There are exciting indoor soft play zones, toddler play areas, and numerous outdoor attractions to enjoy – The amazing Alpine Adventure with Skating Rink, Summit Plummet and Toboggan Run. Giant Climbing Wall, Zip slides, Merry-go-rounds, an enormous Bouncy Pillow and a special one for the toddlers. Take a leisurely ride on a tractor and trailer, a scary journey through a ghost tunnel, a thrilling “barrel bug” ride or a gentle pony ride in the sand school. IT’S AN ACTION PACKED, FANTASTIC FAMILY DAY OUT!

Rosemoor Nature Reserve, Pembrokeshire

Rosemoor's present day grounds cover some 35 acres. Of these, some 20 acres have been dedicated as a Nature Reserve. Through the valley in which the Reserve lies and over which Rosemoor looks out, a small stream flows to the sea, discharging itself through Sandyhaven Pill into the Milford Haven estuary. With the help of a grant from the Nature Conservancy Council this stream was dammed, creating a 5½-acre lake which now forms the heart of the Reserve.

Chatsworth, Derbyshire

Chatsworth house, garden, farmyard & adventure playground, gift shops and restaurants are open every day until 23 December 2010. 2010 is a landmark year for Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, with more of the house open to visitors than ever before. The 1000 acre park, the farm shop and its restaurant are open all year round.

Oakwood Theme Park, Pembrokeshire

Oakwood Theme Park is the top Theme Park in Wales set in 80 acres of spectacular Pembrokeshire countryside. There’s so much to see and do with more than 30 exhilarating rides and amazing adventures guaranteeing a thrilling day out for all the family.

Marwell Wildlife, Hampshire

A visit to Marwell Wildlife is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them. From ring-tailed coatis to red-eyed tree frogs, laughing kookaburra to frilled lizards, giraffe-nosed catfishes to bat-eared foxes – our 140-acre park is home to over 250 exotic and endangered species, in beautiful, landscaped surroundings.

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