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 2799 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 515 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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Tenpin Gloucester	Tenpin Gloucester has everything you need for a great day or night out. Whether it's bowling, karaoke, laser tag, soft play or Houdini's escape rooms - we'll keep the fun rolling. Don't forget our fabulous party packages too, including bowling, karaoke, laser tag, and soft play for the kids. Why not make singing in the shower a thing of the past and have a popstar or rockstar karaoke party with friends. Great for adults and kids alike!

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Tenpin Gloucester

Tenpin Gloucester has everything you need for a great day or night out. Whether it's bowling, karaoke, laser tag, soft play or Houdini's escape rooms - we'll keep the fun rolling. Don't forget our fabulous party packages too, including bowling, karaoke, laser tag, and soft play for the kids. Why not make singing in the shower a thing of the past and have a popstar or rockstar karaoke party with friends. Great for adults and kids alike!

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

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Gravity Active Milton Keynes	Book now for bouncing, climbing, birthdays and much, much more.

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

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Linx Ice Arena	The Linx Ice Arena is a recognised British Ice Skating Skate UK Learn to Skate facility. Located on the popular Beach Promenade, the venue offers both group and private skating lessons, public ice skating sessions, parent and toddler sessions as well as special events throughout the year.

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

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Tenpin Stoke	Tenpin Stoke is the place to be for all your bowling fun with an impressive 30 bowling lanes, so come along and get your game on. Whether you're looking for a day out with the family, a night out, or after-work drinks, you'll have a great time here with us. Feel like unleashing the singer within? We have 2 karaoke rooms that will go down just a treat, so get your friends or family together and sing your hearts out in our private soundproof rooms.

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Tenpin Stoke

Tenpin Stoke is the place to be for all your bowling fun with an impressive 30 bowling lanes, so come along and get your game on. Whether you're looking for a day out with the family, a night out, or after-work drinks, you'll have a great time here with us. Feel like unleashing the singer within? We have 2 karaoke rooms that will go down just a treat, so get your friends or family together and sing your hearts out in our private soundproof rooms.

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

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Flip Out Rochdale	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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Tenpin Camberley	Great news. Camberley, the home of indoor entertainment has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment and is even better and more thrilling than ever with even more for you to enjoy! So, what do we have in store for you with this exciting new look? With more indoor activities to enjoy you'll be spoilt for choice if you're looking for fun things to do in Camberley. We've increased our lanes to 22 so more people can be entertained with our Camberley bowling fun. We've also jazzed things up with 2 private karaoke rooms, and, with thousands of karaoke songs for you to belt out, you can make singing in the shower a thing of the past! Add in our revamped laser tag arena for some adrenaline-filled action and a newly refurbished bar area, and you'll have everything you need for a great time. Whether you're looking for fun with friends, a day out with the kids, or team-building activities with colleagues, there's something for everyone.

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Tenpin Camberley

Great news. Camberley, the home of indoor entertainment has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment and is even better and more thrilling than ever with even more for you to enjoy! So, what do we have in store for you with this exciting new look? With more indoor activities to enjoy you'll be spoilt for choice if you're looking for fun things to do in Camberley. We've increased our lanes to 22 so more people can be entertained with our Camberley bowling fun. We've also jazzed things up with 2 private karaoke rooms, and, with thousands of karaoke songs for you to belt out, you can make singing in the shower a thing of the past! Add in our revamped laser tag arena for some adrenaline-filled action and a newly refurbished bar area, and you'll have everything you need for a great time. Whether you're looking for fun with friends, a day out with the kids, or team-building activities with colleagues, there's something for everyone.

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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Middlesbrough Sports Village	You can enjoy a huge range of different sports and activities at Middlesbrough Sports Village. There's a state-of-the-art gym, a full programme of group fitness classes, indoor badminton sessions and a soft play area for kids. Outside, the Village boasts a full range of athletics facilities, including an eight-lane 400m track, a 10-lane 100m track, as well as four long jump pits. There's also high jump, hammer throwing, javelin and pole vaulting facilities. The latest addition to the facility is a GBP1.6m, 250m velodrome, alongside five all-weather outdoor pitches and a skate park for BMX bikes, scooters and inline skaters.

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Middlesbrough Sports Village

You can enjoy a huge range of different sports and activities at Middlesbrough Sports Village. There's a state-of-the-art gym, a full programme of group fitness classes, indoor badminton sessions and a soft play area for kids. Outside, the Village boasts a full range of athletics facilities, including an eight-lane 400m track, a 10-lane 100m track, as well as four long jump pits. There's also high jump, hammer throwing, javelin and pole vaulting facilities. The latest addition to the facility is a GBP1.6m, 250m velodrome, alongside five all-weather outdoor pitches and a skate park for BMX bikes, scooters and inline skaters.

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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Vue Westfield (Shepherds Bush)

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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The Edinburgh Dungeon	What is the Dungeon? The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history, using live actors, theatrical sets and thrilling rides. We love it. We know you will too. Here's why: Full-on immersive 360 degree sets; Live actor shows from a professional cast; An underground journey through Scottish history; State of the art theming and special effects; A thrilling DROP RIDE; Scary fun for all!

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The Edinburgh Dungeon

What is the Dungeon? The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history, using live actors, theatrical sets and thrilling rides. We love it. We know you will too. Here's why: Full-on immersive 360 degree sets; Live actor shows from a professional cast; An underground journey through Scottish history; State of the art theming and special effects; A thrilling DROP RIDE; Scary fun for all!

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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RSPB Cottascarth and Rendall Moss	Cottascarth is a tranquil wildlife haven, with an expanse of heather moorland that birds of prey such as Hen Harriers and Merlins call home. Explore the nature trails for panoramic views towards the northern isles of Orkney, and listen for the bubbling calls of Curlew in the Willow scrub and grasslands.

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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Marwell Zoo	Get closer to nature on a family day out in Hampshire at Marwell Zoo. With plenty of outdoor space, a whole host of animals, and activities to enjoy, Marwell Zoo is a great family day out in Hampshire.

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

FunintheUK.co.uk has 383 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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Atlantic Pursuits Outdoor Activities	Atlantic Pursuits offer an action packed programme of North Cornwall activities! Based in the north Cornish coastal resort of Bude, our activities offer a fantastic way to see some of the most glorious West Country scenery whilst experiencing the thrill of the water. Activities for everyone and every age. No experience needed.

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

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Forest Holidays Strathyre	The very essence of Scotland. Strathyre is a gateway to the Highlands, surrounded by forest, loch, and mountain. Some cabins have enchanting views of Loch Lubnaig while others occupy a grassy forest glade. Here, in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, watched over by majestic peaks of Ben Ledi, enjoy outdoor adventures, walking and hiking, kayaking, and fishing. Or simply relax in the forest, a sanctuary for rare wildlife, including red squirrels and our famous pine martens.

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Forest Holidays Strathyre

The very essence of Scotland. Strathyre is a gateway to the Highlands, surrounded by forest, loch, and mountain. Some cabins have enchanting views of Loch Lubnaig while others occupy a grassy forest glade. Here, in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, watched over by majestic peaks of Ben Ledi, enjoy outdoor adventures, walking and hiking, kayaking, and fishing. Or simply relax in the forest, a sanctuary for rare wildlife, including red squirrels and our famous pine martens.

Get your outdoor climbing fix at one of the 92 outdoor Climbing/Ropes venues:

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Essex Outdoors Danbury	Danbury is one of our largest outdoor activity centres in Essex. A purpose-built site, set in over seventy acres of stunning woodland in the heart of the county near Chelmsford, our Danbury centre offers exhilarating sessions for families and residentials for schools and groups. As a family, discover our School Holiday Activity Days guaranteed to keep your children active and entertained during the holidays. Choose from around 15 different activities to build your bespoke Birthday Party and create lasting memories.

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Essex Outdoors Danbury

Danbury is one of our largest outdoor activity centres in Essex. A purpose-built site, set in over seventy acres of stunning woodland in the heart of the county near Chelmsford, our Danbury centre offers exhilarating sessions for families and residentials for schools and groups. As a family, discover our School Holiday Activity Days guaranteed to keep your children active and entertained during the holidays. Choose from around 15 different activities to build your bespoke Birthday Party and create lasting memories.

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 443 Museums and Stately Home/Castle and Gardens venues listed across the UK.

There are 268 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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Melford Hall	An eclectic home, with stories of naval exploits and Beatrix Potter set in picturesque gardens. It's fair to say that Melford Hall has had its share of trials and tribulations, but it's thanks to many generations from medieval monks to the Hyde Parker family who still live here, that this home still stands. Around every corner there's a new twist in the story - from Beatrix Potter sketches to collections of naval paintings and Chinese porcelain - everything tells a story and everyone has left their mark. Devastated by fire in 1942, it was nurtured back to life by the Hyde Parker family and it remains their much loved family home to this day. It is their stories of family life at Melford - from visits by their cousin Beatrix Potter through to our visitors today that make this house more than bricks and mortar.

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Melford Hall

An eclectic home, with stories of naval exploits and Beatrix Potter set in picturesque gardens. It's fair to say that Melford Hall has had its share of trials and tribulations, but it's thanks to many generations from medieval monks to the Hyde Parker family who still live here, that this home still stands. Around every corner there's a new twist in the story - from Beatrix Potter sketches to collections of naval paintings and Chinese porcelain - everything tells a story and everyone has left their mark. Devastated by fire in 1942, it was nurtured back to life by the Hyde Parker family and it remains their much loved family home to this day. It is their stories of family life at Melford - from visits by their cousin Beatrix Potter through to our visitors today that make this house more than bricks and mortar.

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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Churchill War Rooms	Walk in Churchill's footsteps through the historic rooms and glimpse what life would have been like for those living and working underground.