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Theme Parks & Centres |
 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."
Open daily except Christmas Day
10 am - 6pm (Summer)
10 am - 5pm (Winter)
Last admission 1 hour before close
Adult £6.50
Child £4.50 (under 3's free)
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.
Family tickets during the summer:
£66 includes 2 adult + 2 children aged 4-11
£83 includes 2 adult + 3 children aged 4-11
£48 includes 1 adult + 2 children aged 4-11
£62 includes 1 adult + 3 children aged 4-11
£74 includes 2 adult + 2 children aged 12+
Please ring for other prices.
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.
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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! |
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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more Pictures HERE!
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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!"
April to September Open daily 10am - 5pm
October to March open Mon – Fri 10am – 3pm, Sat & Sun
and school holidays 10am – 5pm
Prices:
Adults (aged 16 and over) £6.00
Children (aged 5 - 15) £4.00
Under 5's Free
Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £18.00
Family of 5 (max 2 adults) £20.00
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.
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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
Sundown Adventure Land is 6 miles from the A1 Markham Moor
and sign posted 3 miles from Dunham on the A57
Sundown is the most
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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
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"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."
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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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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Wonderland Pleasure
Park White Post,
Farnsfield (01623) 882 773
Fantastic for your active children! This
park offers something for everyone. Mini train
roller coaster, bouncy castles, waterplay, 1920's
style carousel, adventure playgrounds, train rides-
and lots more. There is also an under 5's play
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For the under 3's, there is a fun and
safe indoor play area with a giant ball pool and soft
play areas. Mother and baby groups are welcome.
See more Pictures HERE!
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