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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.



Conkers

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.

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.


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.

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

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.

Jumicar
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.



Roliston Forestry Centre
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.

Snibston Discovery Park


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.


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.

Sundown Adventure Land
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 recommended day out>>

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!

"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).


Wicksteed Park
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


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 area with a sand pit, play houses and mini diggers.
Wonderland Pleasure Park

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.

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