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 Conkers Derbyshire
01283 216633
There are two main areas - Conkers Discovery and Conkers
Waterfront. The discovery centre is brilliant with loads
of interactive exhibits and loads for the kids to do,
see and learn. There is a cafe, outdoor seating, waterplay,
nature walks, forts, and ducks.
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Take the Conkachoo train to the Waterfront where there is an
adventure playground with equipment for older children as well
as younger ones. A great day out! Toilets and baby changing
facilities are available.
"My family & i recommend Conkers Discovery & waterside
center as there are activities for the whole family to do as
a family or to just walk around & enjoy the tranquility
of the english countryside."
"Conkers Discovery Centre is an ideal
place for young and old alike. I went with an age group from
6 - 60 and all enjoyed themselves."
Open daily except Christmas Day
10 am - 6pm (Summer)
10 am - 5pm (Winter)
Last admission 1 hour before close
Please call for current prices.
Located five miles from Junction 11 on the M42
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Drayton
Manor Park
near Tamworth,
Staffordshire, 08708 725252
Full day of fun and lots to do. brill.
Lots of family fun
and rides for little ones too. The zoo has over a hundred
species from all over the world including big cats, reptiles,
monkeys, owls, eagles, parrots - plus there is an exotic
creature reserve.
Ticket Hotline 0870 240 69 50.
Located near Tamworth, Staffordshire on the
A4091, close to Junctions 9 & 10 of the M42 or exit T2
of the M6 Toll.
"I really recommend Drayton Manor Park, if you have small
children who love Thomas the Tank then this is the place
to take them. It's amazing and great value for money."
"I have been going to Drayton
Manor Theme Park for years. It's great value for money and
there are many things to do there, from rides and attractions
to museums and animals. New this year is a 4d cinema which
is a must see and they also have thomas land which is great
for young children."
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Great
Central Railway Loughborough, Leicestershire
01509 230726
If your child loves trains, then this is the
day out for you! Main Line Steam trains - every
weekend and selected weekdays throughout the
year. Re-creating the experience of famous
expresses of the steam age. There is also a
museum, refreshment room and shop.
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Days out with Thomas and Santa trains are some of the annual
special events at Great Central Railway.
Talking timetable 08 708 308 289
Loughborough Central Station is located south east of Loughborough
town centre. There is roadside parking nearby.
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Gulliver's
Kindgdom Matlock Bath, 01925 444888
Gulliver’s Matlock Bath is nestled in
a stunning hillside where much of the magic comes from
the amazing scenery and views.A world of wonder and fantasy,
where anything is possible and your imagination is inspired.
From the Alpine joys of Little Switzerland, the escape
from reality on Fantasy Terrace to high noon in Western
World. Enjoy all the magic of Lilliput Land and then
step back in time to Palais Royale.
From the M1 exit Junction 28 and follow the signs.
From M6 from the south, take the A38 towards Lichfield, following
it north until you
see signposts.
Adults |
£8.99 |
Children |
£8.99 |
Under 90cm |
FREE |
O.A.P. |
£7.99 |
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Jumicar Ferry
Farm Park,
Boat Lane, Hoveringham NG14 7JP
Located within Ferry Farm Park,
children from the age of 6 upwards can
drive real junior sized cars, powered
by real engines, just like the grown-ups
do!
Although Jumicar is for
older children (6 and up) Younger
children just enjoy being driven
around as a passenger.
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So, if you have an older sister or brother, get them to drive
you around in a Jumicar mini car! |
Making
It! Discovery Centre, Chadburn House,
Weighbridge Road,
Mansfield,
Notts, NG18 1AH Tel: 01623 473297/473200
An exciting family attraction based around
design & technology
- it's fun, entertaining, engaging and educational - fully hands on galleries
to keep you inspired and amazed for hours.
Are you inquisitive? Do you like to find out for yourself? Do you like to experiment?
Do you like to make things? Do you learn better by doing it yourself?
If the answer is "yes" then you need to visit Making it!
"I would like to recommend the Making It discovery centre at Mansfield. It is
a great hands on interactive centre for all the family. you also get to make
a model like a ball launcher or speed machine to take home with you!"
Admission time 10am-5pm, last admissions 3.30pm (recommendation only). |
Midland
Railway Centre, Butterly Butterley Station,
Ripley,
Derbyshire
DE5 3QZ 01773 747674
Lots to see and do, steam and diesel train rides, museum,
model railway, mini railway, country park, small farm with
animals, children's play area, cafe and gift shop.
"I recently visited The Midland Railway
Centre at Butterley with my 2 children. They were amazed
at seeing the "real" steam trains and couldnt
wait to take a ride.
Firstly we paid our entrance fee at the ticket kiosk, had
a drink and snack at the Station Cafe, then boarded the
train for our short journey to the station at Swanwick. Here
we pottered around the museum where we saw a large collection
of steam and diesel locomotives. A great day out
for the family whether your a train enthusiast or not."
The Midland Railway Centre is on the B6179,
one mile North of Ripley, sign posted from Ripley town
centre and from the A38, M1 Junction 28. |
Roliston
Forestry Centre Burton Road, Roliston, Swadlincote,
Derbyshire DE12 8JX 01283 563483
Set in the National Forest, this
centre is brilliant for playing, walking
and cycling. There's a huge outdoor adventure
playground with play areas suitable for
all ages.
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There are picnic tables and loads of spaces for picnic blankets
and cricket games. And, don't forget your bucket and spade
for the lovely sand pit play area.
Indoors there's a softplay area (small fee), a restaurant and
a crafts centre. All in all, a fun day out!
FREE Admission
Small fee for car park
Located off the A444 (follow brown signs), accesible from the
A42 and M1.
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Snibston
Discovery Park Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire
LE67 3LN
01530 278444
Lots to do inisde and out and lots of hands on stuff.
One
of the largest and most dynamic museums in the Midlands,
Snibston is Leicestershire's all-weather science and
industry museum.
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Visitors can get their `hands-on' loads of fun in the popular
Science Alive! Gallery or explore the County's rich heritage
in the Transport, Extractives, Engineering and Textiles and
Fashion Galleries.
The brand new Extra Ordinary gallery explores the technologies
and inventions that have shaped our every day lives and then
asks the visitor to vote for what they think is the most important
and influential.
"Not expensive for adults, and
even better for under fives as its free! My Three year
old loves it, inside there's lots of hands on for all
ages (adults too) and outside is the best play area I've
seen! Well worth a visit whatever age your kids are!"
"We would like to recommend Snibston museum because there
was something for everyone in our family (ranging from
4-10yrs). Our 4yr old loved the train ride, they all enjoyed
the oudoor activities and the eldest loved the interactive
science experiments."
April to October Open daily 10am - 5pm
November to March open Mon – Fri 10am – 3pm,
Sat & Sun
and school holidays 10am – 5pm
Prices:
Adults (aged 16 and over) £6.75
Children (aged 5 - 15) £4.50
Under 5's Free
Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £20.00
Family of 5 (max 2 adults) £22.00
Snibston is located on the edge of Coalville town centre
on the A511, just 4 miles from Junction 22 of the M1 and
Junction 13 of the A42/M42. It is clearly signed on all
major approach routes. |
Sundown
Adventure Land Theme Park Rampton,
near Retford, Nottinghamshire 01777
248274
Sundown is a theme park uniquely
designed for under 10's and features
Storybook village, Lollippopet House,
Captain Sandy's Play Cove, and much more. |
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There is also a farmyard where you can take a tractor ride,
an indoor junglemania play area, an outdoor play area, a shop,
and Mother Hubards Kitchen where you can get fudge. It's a
great day out for the whole family and it's great for stimulating
the little ones as well - it is full of bright colours and
it's really clean.
Adults & Children - £7.50
Under 2's - FREE
Free car park
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It's a great day out for the whole family
and it's great for stimulating
the little ones as well - it is
full of bright colours and it's
really clean."
"I took my 3 and 5 year old to Sundown
near Tuxford recently and had a really lovely day out. They
really undersell themselves on their website and in their leaflets.
It really is a lovely day of enchantment and discovery for
younger children. Unlike most similar places, there is something
to see and do in every single nook and cranny. I cannot recommend
it highly enough and am aldready planning our next day back
there."
"Fantastic day out for under
10's."
"We had the best day out we
have had for ages!! The girls (9 and 3 years) were kept
happy and had great fun for hours. They climbed, swung
and slide for over an hour in Fort Apache. It was really
good to get them active and running about in the fresh
air. The girls have already asked to go back again tomorrow!!"
"Sundown adventure land was
great for my daughter and her father! would recommend
this place for children of all ages, my husband is 35
and he thought it was great!!"
"Sundown
adventureland land at retford is lovely so
much for children to do even indoor play area if raining. Took
grandson, i have never seen him so happy and us grandparents,
can't wait to go back."
"Sundown Adventure Land is fantastic
for both children and adults. Amazing
value for money as there is plenty to do for a full day
out. You can take a picnic and eat on the grass if its
a nice day. If you prefer you can eat in the cafe in
the indoor play area and the food is really nice. The
gift shop was really good as well as we got something
to remember our day :-)"
"Fantastic, it's even fun for
adults aswell as children...indoor play area is fantastic
and food isnt over priced...a well and truely recommended
day out for families of all ages with children"
Sundown Adventure Land is 6 miles from the A1 Markham Moor
and sign posted 3 miles from Dunham on the A57. |
Twinlakes
Park Melton
Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14
4SB Tel: 01664 567777
Twinlakes
Park
is park is packed with
playtime
magic
for all ages and all weather. There’s
10
playzones and over 100,000
sq.ft
of indoor adventure
and
rides. Designed for
every
member of the family
to
have
a great day out. Plus
a brand new Ice Skating
Rink
has opened! |
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Twinlakes is the
most recommended day out!
"I would recommend twinlakes
at melton mowbury to anyone, it was brilliant, a little
bit of everything for all ages, a great day out"
"Great family fun for kids and
adults of all ages. Plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions,
so weather can't spoil your day! Rides, animals, play areas,
everything in one place."
"I have been to Twin Lakes Park
many of times is brill for all the family. There are loads
of really good things to say and not one bad. It's packed
with loads of fun from seeing the animals to going on rides,
i would recommend this theme park to all families at all
ages. Iwill keep going back as you cannot get bored at all
there is too much to do there to get bored."
"I recently visited Twinlakes
Park with my family. Fabulous day out. My little one 3 years
old really had good fun."
"Absolutely brilliant place for
children, the best value for money that I have found yet.
The season ticket deal is second to none. The family and
I love it."
"I would recommend Twinlakes
because its absolutely fantasic and kids from all ages
can enjoy it personaly i am 12 years old and at first i
though it was a kiddy thing to go to but when i has gone
it was absoutely fantasic and i loved it."
"I have 3 children 3, 5 & 7
Twin lakes is one of the best places to go for a full day
out of fun to suit the whole family whatever the weather
and without breaking th bank."
"Twinlakes in Melton Mowbray, a great family day out with
the kids. They will simply love it, alot to do and it will
keep them entertained."
"my absolutely true recommendation
is twinlakes park, it is definately fun for ALL the family
and better than any place i have ever been before. It was
a brilliant experiance and would definately go back again,
definately worth the money!"
Open every day from 10.00am,
closed December 24th, 25th & 26th.
Please ring 01664 567777 for current admission prices.
From Melton Mowbray take the A607 to Grantham. Bear Left onto Melton Spinney
Road for 1/4 mile, Twinlakes is on your Right.
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Wheelgate
Adventure
Park Farnsfield, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22
8HX Tel: 01623 882773
Family fun, rides, indoor play and much much
more!
"We had a full day out and the
kids really enjoyed it, there is loads to do including
rides, a big new indoor play area, a new assault course, carousel, crazy golf
and more. The best bit is that the adults can go on most of the rides too and
in the indoor play area on the slides! There are lots of picnic areas and a cafe/toilets/shop.
Kids need to wear socks in the indoor area so don't forget- my daughter was
wearing sandals but they do sell socks in the cafe."
"I think wheelgate is really good value for money.
We bought a yearly pass for £27 and can go as many times as we want, even
if its for an hour or two. Really pleased as my 4 year old loves it."
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Wicksteed
Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ,
08700 621 193
It costs £6 to park and then you
buy tickets to go on rides so it's not cheap. But
the rides are in a massive park with a lake so
the surroundings are impressive. You can spend
a whole day there - picnic etc. (Outdoor activities
only).
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There's a playground area (FREE), arcade area with rides, lakeside
area with walks and water rides, and the arena area that has
the larger rides.
Opening Times - Rides Open at 10:30am Park
Opens at 9:00am
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Beamish
Wild Beamish
Country House Hotel, Beamish, Co Durham DH90YB
Tel: 0044 1207 233733
Set in the grounds of Beamish Hall in Co. Durhamt,
Beamish Wild is a Birds of Prey Centre, Ropes Activity
Course and adventure playground providing a fun day
out for all the family.
If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush then
Beamish Wild High Ropes is an adventure course set
35ft up in the trees. Take on a range of obstacles
such as climbing through tunnel nets, zip wiring
between the trees, jumping off the ‘leap
of faith’ and freefalling on the incredible
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Whether it be face-to-face encounters with our feathery
friends in our free flight demonstrations, taking the baby
owls on an Owl Walk or letting the kids run wild in the adventure
playground, Beamish Wild really is great fun for all the
family.”
Tel 01207 233 733 |
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