Family-friendly Day Out

Alton Towers There's so much to do for children of all ages at the Alton Towers resort in Staffordshire.  Old Macdonald's Farm area is popular with little ones, and includes the Dung Heap play area - not...

Blists Hill Victorian Town   The Blists Hill Victorian Town is a living museum which gives a real insight into how our predecessors lived in Victorian times.  If you have older children learning about Victorian...

Charlecote Park [National Trust] This beautiful house dates from the 16th century, although it has been altered and added to over the centuries, and the gardens and parkland were landscaped during the 18th century by 'Capability'...

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens There are all sorts of animals to see at the Cotswold Wildlife Park - lions, monkeys, rhinos and wolves are just a few of the bigger creatures.  Visit the insect house for plenty of creepy...

Heritage Motor Centre The Heritage Motor Centre was shortlisted for European Museum of the Year 2009, which is not surprising when you see the vast collection of classic cars housed here.   Free guided tours...

Packwood House [National Trust] This Tudor Manor House is a fascinating place to visit, and may look familiar as it has featured in many period dramas. Infant carriers and hip seats are available to borrow while in the house. ...

Rainbow Playworld There's soft play and much more at Rainbow Playworld.  The cafe serves a range of home-made nutritious meals for children.   Remember to make sure you have socks for your children, as...

Severn Valley Railway This preserved railway runs for around 14 miles between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster through the picturesque Worcestershire countryside.  Most toddlers (and their Dads!) love steam trains and...

The National Sealife Centre Birmingham There's an astonishing array of sea creatures to view at the National Sealife Centre in Birmingham.  Green turtles, black-tipped sharks, electric eels and otters are just some of the many...

Twycross Zoo Best-known for being home to a huge range of primates, Twycross Zoo also has many other animals to see, including the "biggies" such as lions, elephants,camels right through to...

Twycross Zoo Monkeys, lions, sealions, otters, meerkats and many more - they're all here to see at Twycross Zoo.  Check out the feeding times for the penguins, sealions and elephants.  Little ones...

Warwick Castle This magnificent 14th century castle is a real delight for children to see, and makes learning about history lots of fun.  Visit the impressive Great Hall and State Rooms, and don't miss the...

Alton Towers There's so much to do for children of all ages at the Alton Towers resort in Staffordshire.  Old Macdonald's Farm area is popular with little ones, and...	Blists Hill Victorian Town   The Blists Hill Victorian Town is a living museum which gives a real insight into how our predecessors lived in Victorian times.  If you have...	Charlecote Park [National Trust] This beautiful house dates from the 16th century, although it has been altered and added to over the centuries, and the gardens and parkland were landscaped...
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens There are all sorts of animals to see at the Cotswold Wildlife Park - lions, monkeys, rhinos and wolves are just a few of the bigger creatures.  Visit the...	Heritage Motor Centre The Heritage Motor Centre was shortlisted for European Museum of the Year 2009, which is not surprising when you see the vast collection of classic cars...	Packwood House [National Trust] This Tudor Manor House is a fascinating place to visit, and may look familiar as it has featured in many period dramas. Infant carriers and hip seats are...