Great ideas to get out with the kids

I've listed below some of the categories of venues that you can find on FunintheUK.co.uk, plus an example of each.

Please use the Search tool where you can filter the 2825 Venues on the interactive map by Venue Type, such as Outdoor Adventure, Zoo/Safari, National Park, Theme Park, Resort and so on. Or filter by Activity to return more specific results, such as Dry Ski Slope, Escape Room, Karting/Driving, Cycling, Ten Pin Bowling, Watersports/Sailing, Trampolining and so on.

Select your location, your filters, choose a search radius, and see what comes up. Then click on the marker to find more information about each Venue, the web link to the Venue and even a Directions tool.

Indoor Pursuits When the weather isn't cooperating or you're looking for some indoor fun, FunintheUK.co.uk has plenty of options for you! From dry skiing to escape rooms to ten pin bowling, there's something for every family to enjoy.

FunintheUK.co.uk has 517 indoor pursuits listed across the UK.

128 Escape Rooms to test your wits. This Activity filter will include all venues with Escape Rooms including Ten Pin Bowling venues as well as dedicated Escape Rooms, such as this one:

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Exeter Escape Rooms	Storytelling and immersive experiences in a welcoming environment that is perfect for escape room experts and newcomers alike. Don't wait to book your visit to our Exeter escape rooms!

103 indoor rope or climbing venues to tire and inspire the kids such as:

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Ninja Warrior UK Edinburgh	Our Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park offers you a supervised activity and fitness venue inspired by ITV's hit tv show. Come and test your Ninja skills while climbing, balancing and swinging across obstacles or bouncing across our inflatable - plus, we have the famous Warped Wall for you to conquer. A great place for families and friends to experience excitement and fun. Choose your challenge now!

17 indoor ice/rollerskating places to test your balance, such as:

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Flip Out Canary Wharf	Flip Out Canary Wharf is London's biggest and best indoor adventure park! Discover the ultimate indoor play centre with soft play options for all ages, and attractions including Laser Quest, Interactive Football, Slides, Crazy Karts, Bumper Cars, and much more - it's the perfect day out for the whole family! We are also the ultimate kids' birthday party venue, with a range of party packages suitable for all ages, groups & sizes. Days out don't get better than Flip Out! Please be aware that Flip Out Canary Wharf does not have any trampolines.

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Flip Out Canary Wharf

Flip Out Canary Wharf is London's biggest and best indoor adventure park! Discover the ultimate indoor play centre with soft play options for all ages, and attractions including Laser Quest, Interactive Football, Slides, Crazy Karts, Bumper Cars, and much more - it's the perfect day out for the whole family! We are also the ultimate kids' birthday party venue, with a range of party packages suitable for all ages, groups & sizes. Days out don't get better than Flip Out! Please be aware that Flip Out Canary Wharf does not have any trampolines.

140 listings of ten pin bowling so we can all laugh at Daddy's special bowling wiggle, like this:

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Tenpin Rochdale	If you're looking for things to do in Rochdale with family or friends, then Tenpin Rochdale is just the place. There's everything you need under one roof to have a good time come rain or shine, including 18 state-of-the-art bowling lanes to get the fun started. What's more, we arrange the best kid's bowling birthday parties - they're guaranteed to bring a smile to their little faces with bowling, dancing with music, pizza, and more. But wait, the celebrations don't end there, our kid's laser party packages are a huge hit too, as they battle it out with their school friends on their quest for victory. Of course, there's no special occasion needed to enjoy the best laser tag in Rochdale. So grab your friends and get ready for battle!

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Tenpin Rochdale

If you're looking for things to do in Rochdale with family or friends, then Tenpin Rochdale is just the place. There's everything you need under one roof to have a good time come rain or shine, including 18 state-of-the-art bowling lanes to get the fun started. What's more, we arrange the best kid's bowling birthday parties - they're guaranteed to bring a smile to their little faces with bowling, dancing with music, pizza, and more. But wait, the celebrations don't end there, our kid's laser party packages are a huge hit too, as they battle it out with their school friends on their quest for victory. Of course, there's no special occasion needed to enjoy the best laser tag in Rochdale. So grab your friends and get ready for battle!

build your coordination and exercise those core muscles at one of the 78 trampoline parks, like this one:

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Flip Out Stoke	GO BEYOND BOUNCING. Flip Out is PACKED with awesome attractions.

test your reaction time and target skills at one of the 68 paintball/laser tag/archery venues. It is not often you're allowed to hit mummy or grandad with a paint pellet!

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Active Reality Swindon	Embark on an epic adventure with your friends in the virtual realm! Each session accommodates up to 6 active players, but we can easily support larger groups by rotating playtimes. Welcome to Swindon's premier multiplayer virtual reality gaming hub! Prepare for an electrifying adventure that goes beyond reality and immerses you in mind-bending gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, our state-of-the-art venue at The Link Centre is the perfect place for your next experience. We use the latest and greatest virtual reality technology to offer the best experience available. No heavy backpack computers, just a lightweight headset suitable for kids from 9 years old!

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Active Reality Swindon

Embark on an epic adventure with your friends in the virtual realm! Each session accommodates up to 6 active players, but we can easily support larger groups by rotating playtimes. Welcome to Swindon's premier multiplayer virtual reality gaming hub! Prepare for an electrifying adventure that goes beyond reality and immerses you in mind-bending gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, our state-of-the-art venue at The Link Centre is the perfect place for your next experience. We use the latest and greatest virtual reality technology to offer the best experience available. No heavy backpack computers, just a lightweight headset suitable for kids from 9 years old!

hone your kids water-based life skills ... no, not drinking, I mean swimming at one of 548 swimming pools/waterparks. This Activity filter will include all venues with a pool, such as resorts as well as the usual leisure centres.

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Poplar Baths Leisure Centre and Gym	Our 25-metre swimming pool is complemented by a smaller teaching pool catering to members of all ages and skill levels. For those with a competitive spirit, our four-court sports hall is fully equipped for badminton, netball, volleyball, gymnastics, street dance, and more.

take the family to be entertained while you take a nice nap in a dark room, if you can sleep through the massive screen and huge immersive sounds at one of the 307 cinemas.

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Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater

Theme Parks Who doesn't love the thrill of a good theme park? With FunintheUK.co.uk, you can discover the perfect theme park for your family's next adventure. From exhilarating roller coasters to kid-friendly rides, there was something for everyone to enjoy!

FunintheUK.co.uk has 43 Theme Parks listed across the UK, such as:

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Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure	Whatever the weather, there are digs to be dug, dinos to discover and adventure around every corner. Intrepid explorers are always well-prepared, so follow the links to check out what's in store and get ready for your next ROARR-some expedition.

Nature and Wildlife Explorations If your kids are nature lovers, you'll want to check out the incredible National Parks and Zoo/Safari venues listed on FunintheUK.co.uk.

FunintheUK.co.uk has 352 National Parks listed across the UK where you can run free, such as:

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Wharncliffe Woods	The ideal location for both mountain biking and long walks. The Wharncliffe Woods steep terrain creates a popular venue for both mountain biking and strenuous walking, without going to the Peak District! The Woods have a rich post industrial history with many quarry workings hidden within the woods. Amongst the trees, numerous streams meander down the hillside.

and 82 Zoo/Safari parks where you can learn about conservation and the importance of maintaining the natural environment, while giggling at the meercats, stroking a goat, pretending not to be scared by the spiders and eating lots of ice cream:

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WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre	Visit the WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre for the chance to see the amazing bottlenose dolphins of the Moray Firth. Enjoy beautiful walks along the tumultuous River Spey, spot a seal or osprey, and discover Spey Bay's fishing heritage during a tour of the historic Tugnet Icehouse.

Outdoor Adventures Embrace your adventurous spirit and explore the great outdoors with a range of outdoor activities.

FunintheUK.co.uk has 398 Outdoor Adventures listed across the UK.

There are 115 Watersport/Sailing venues to enjoy where one day I might learn the difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit:

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Alton Water Park	Located within the stunning countryside of Suffolk, Alton Water Park stretches across some 400 acres and is the perfect place to while away an hour or a whole day. If you are out for a leisurely stroll, then you are sure to benefit from the many walking trails and nature walks at Alton Water, for more adrenaline-filled action, there is the eight-mile cross country cycling track or a range of watersports on offer. There is also the opportunity to enjoy a day on the water fishing. With so much on offer, take the time to browse all the activities you could do on your visit to Alton Water Park.

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Alton Water Park

Located within the stunning countryside of Suffolk, Alton Water Park stretches across some 400 acres and is the perfect place to while away an hour or a whole day. If you are out for a leisurely stroll, then you are sure to benefit from the many walking trails and nature walks at Alton Water, for more adrenaline-filled action, there is the eight-mile cross country cycling track or a range of watersports on offer. There is also the opportunity to enjoy a day on the water fishing. With so much on offer, take the time to browse all the activities you could do on your visit to Alton Water Park.

Or 244 places to go Cycling for excellent low impact exercise away from the road:

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Pembrey Country Park Ski Slope	You will find lots of activities to keep you entertained from skiing, cycling, golfing and lots more... The Ski Slope at Pembrey Country Park is one of the only remaining dry ski slopes in Wales. If you are an experienced skier or a beginner there is something to suit everyone. Ski Pembrey instructors have a wealth of knowledge and are all qualified to teach.

Get your outdoor climbing fix at one of the 94 outdoor Climbing/Ropes venues:

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Go Ape Coventry	Go Ape Coventry at Coombe Abbey offers the best of high rope antics. With a Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure Plus and Treetop Adventure, this location has something for thrill-seeking adults and fun-seeking children. This is a challenging but sociable course which packs a punch featuring a Tarzan Swing and 200 metre dual zip wires, race your mates to the end to see who's quickest! You can also release your inner warrior with an hour of axe throwing. The 500-acres of Coombe Country Park set a beautiful backdrop to your treetop experience with stunning gardens, woodland and lake.

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Go Ape Coventry

Go Ape Coventry at Coombe Abbey offers the best of high rope antics. With a Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure Plus and Treetop Adventure, this location has something for thrill-seeking adults and fun-seeking children. This is a challenging but sociable course which packs a punch featuring a Tarzan Swing and 200 metre dual zip wires, race your mates to the end to see who's quickest! You can also release your inner warrior with an hour of axe throwing. The 500-acres of Coombe Country Park set a beautiful backdrop to your treetop experience with stunning gardens, woodland and lake.

Historical and Cultural Excursions Introducing children to history and culture can be both enriching and fun. From exploring ancient castles to delving into the past at museums, there's no shortage of historical and cultural sites to visit in the UK.

FunintheUK.co.uk has 452 Museums and Stately Home/Castle and Gardens venues listed across the UK.

There are 277 Stately Home/Castle and Gardens venues to wonder at and explore. 30 of them offer accommodation which you can find by selecting accommodation in the Facilities filter, as well as selecting Stately Home/Castle and Gardens in the Venue Type filter. One example of a Stately Home/Castle and Garden venue is shown below:

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St Mary's Church, Studley Royal	The magnificent St Mary's Church is one of the finest examples of High Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in England. It was designed in the 1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges. Set within Studley Royal Park, a World Heritage Site which also includes the ruins of Fountains Abbey, the church has been called Burges's 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'. The church was built by the Marquess and Marchioness of Ripon following a tragic family death in 1870. Its extravagantly decorated interior is influenced by 13th century English Gothic styles and displays coloured marble, stained glass, a splendid organ, and painted and gilded figures in all their original glory.

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St Mary's Church, Studley Royal

The magnificent St Mary's Church is one of the finest examples of High Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in England. It was designed in the 1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges. Set within Studley Royal Park, a World Heritage Site which also includes the ruins of Fountains Abbey, the church has been called Burges's 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'. The church was built by the Marquess and Marchioness of Ripon following a tragic family death in 1870. Its extravagantly decorated interior is influenced by 13th century English Gothic styles and displays coloured marble, stained glass, a splendid organ, and painted and gilded figures in all their original glory.

And there are 175 Museums venues to boost the brains. But please leave before closing time! I've seen the movies.

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Haynes Motor Museum	Haynes Motor Museum is the UK's largest collection of cars and motorcycles, with over 300 vehicles to explore. Perfect for family days out, the Museum offers engaging trails and hands-on activities alongside its 15 incredible exhibitions. As a charity, every visit helps preserve and share the history of motoring for future generations.