Skip to main content

Discover

Parks and outdoor places for kids

178 results across places to visit.

Sort by

Shibden Valley Falconry

Interactive bird of prey centre where families can handle owls and raptors with expert guides.

5–16 yrsBird of Prey Centre5.0(79)

Lancashire Mining Museum CIO

A free, volunteer-run Victorian colliery site with a mighty steam winding engine, narrow gauge railway, café, and bags of real industrial character.

FreeMuseum4.8(931)

The Falconry Centre

Hands-on bird of prey experiences and flying displays in Stourbridge.

5–16 yrsBird of Prey Centre4.8(949)

Settle Falconry

A specialist bird of prey centre offering close encounters and hands-on experiences with owls, hawks and raptors in the Yorkshire Dales.

3–16 yrsBird of Prey Centre4.9(69)

East Lancashire Railway

A 12-mile heritage steam railway running from Heywood to Rawtenstall, with seven stations to hop on and off, plus a packed calendar of family events throughout the year.

Heritage Railway4.8(3230)

Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre

A specialist birds of prey centre with interactive experiences and a large collection of raptors in a lovely parkland setting.

3–16 yrsBird of Prey Centre4.8(970)

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Historic Victorian canal locks with scenic walks and the chance to watch narrowboats in action.

FreeOutdoorCanal or River Walk4.8(216)

Bradford Industrial Museum

A free Victorian mill museum with working machinery, steam demos, back-to-back houses and a volunteer blacksmith. Pram and wheelchair friendly, and kids genuinely love it.

FreeMuseum4.7(1621)

Shibden Hall

Stunning 17th-century manor with period rooms, gardens, woods and a mini-railway. Perfect for families keen on history and outdoor exploration.

££Museum4.8(2008)

Green Explorers

Green Explorers

Newborn–11 yrsForest

Wentworth Family Farm

A charming family farm with animals to feed, play areas and a gift shop, set within a garden centre near Rotherham.

Free1–12 yrsFarm4.7(242)

Birchfield Family Dairies

A working Yorkshire farm with an animal barn, seasonal events, adventure play and homemade ice cream. Entry is £8.95 for adults and children; under-2s and parking are free.

££Farm4.7(508)

Manchester Cathedral

A stunning Gothic cathedral dating back to 1421, free to visit and full of medieval wood carvings and colourful stained glass. Calm, welcoming, and easy to see in about 30 minutes.

FreeHistoric Site4.7(7657)

National Trust - Lyme

Grand historic house set in a 1,300-acre estate with deer park, gardens and woodland walks, perfect for family days out.

Historic Site4.7(9507)

Cliffe Castle

Free Victorian mansion museum with two floors of varied exhibits, beautiful gardens, and a cafe. A hidden gem that offers exceptional value and endless exploration for families.

FreeCastle4.7(2244)

Go Ape Temple Newsam

Treetop high ropes adventures in the grounds of a 500-year-old Leeds estate, with courses for ages 4 and up. Staff are consistently brilliant with nervous climbers.

4+ yrsOutdoorAdventure Trail4.8(1116)

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

A stunning Victorian stately home with preserved interiors and beautiful gardens, plus a play area for children.

Historic Site4.7(4087)

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

A 160-acre wildlife park with over 260 animal species and beautiful gardens in the Cotswolds.

OutdoorWildlife Park4.7(16414)

Farmer Berties

A family-run farm with Strawberry Picking and Halloween pumpkin patch every October. Food and drinks on site, and wellies are a must.

££OutdoorFarm4.9(67)

Middleton Railway

The world's oldest continuously working railway, running since 1758, with steam and diesel rides, a free museum, and access to 630 acres of Middleton Park at the far end.

££Heritage Railway4.8(92)