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 2713 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.

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 514 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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    MeetspaceVR Immerse yourself in VR Experiences that blow minds.
  • 101 indoor rope or climbing venues to tire and inspire the kids such as:
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    Edinburgh International Climbing Arena Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Ratho, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena (EICA) makes it easy to live life's adventure. EICA is Europe's largest indoor climbing centre and alongside world-class climbing walls, features a bouldering room and a gym overlooking the main quarry.
  • 17 indoor ice/rollerskating places to test your balance, such as:
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    Flip Out Poole Flip Out Poole is Dorset's biggest and best indoor adventure park! With attractions including E-Karting, Laser Tag, Interactive Football, Battle Cannon Arena, Bumper Cars, Soft Play and an Arcade it's the perfect day out for the whole family! Please be aware that Flip Out Poole does not have any trampolines.
  • 139 listings of ten pin bowling so we can all laugh at Daddy's special bowling wiggle, like this:
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    Discobowl Cardiff
  • build your coordination and exercise those core muscles at one of the 78 trampoline parks, like this one:
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    Flip Out Aintree 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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    Swansea Bowl
  • hone your kids water-based life skills ... no, not drinking, I mean swimming at one of 547 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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    Tolroy Manor Holiday Park At Tolroy Manor you're just over a mile from the stunning Hayle Towans beach; 3 miles of golden sand at low tide, perfect for your seaside holiday. On the park itself there is an indoor pool, tennis, crazy golf and squash alongside pool and snooker.
  • 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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    ODEON Holloway We have 7 luxury screens at ODEON Luxe Holloway, where every seat on every row has been expertly designed so you can relax and recline during your film.

    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 42 Theme Parks listed across the UK, such as:
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    Blackpool Pleasure Beach Whether it's heart-pounding thrills or family fun, Pleasure Beach Resort is the ultimate destination for adventure-lovers. Dare to ride ICON, reach epic heights on the Big One, and high-five your favourites at the UK's only Nickelodeon Land.

    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 351 National Parks listed across the UK where you can run free, such as:
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    California Country Park California Country Park covers 40 hectares and is set within 100 acres of ancient bogland and lowland heath. It offers scenic walks, wildlife watching, fishing and more. The park is open daily throughout the year. The footpath around Longmoor Lake is hard surfaced. Other trails through the park are not and may be unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs in wet, muddy conditions.
  • 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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    Tropical Birdland At Tropical Birdland, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including the parrot path, the wooldland walk, and loads more! Tropical Birdland is an adventure that should not be missed.

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

    FunintheUK.co.uk has 305 Outdoor Adventures listed across the UK.

  • There are 112 Watersport/Sailing venues to enjoy where one day I might learn the difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit:
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    Roadford Lake Roadford Lake sits within the stunning surroundings of the Wolf Valley, near the Cornwall border. One of the biggest and busiest inland waters in the South West, the lake is surrounded by a variety of natural habitats, including Culm Grasslands, woodlands, old pastures and orchards. An abundance of flora and fauna, and a lovely scattering of nature trails and footpaths to different areas of the lake, offer visitors the opportunity to appreciate the peaceful beauty of water, woodland and forestry on a walk or bicycle.
  • Or 243 places to go Cycling for excellent low impact exercise away from the road:
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    Thorndon Country Park Colourful woodlands, birdlife, open parkland, fishing and the Gruffalo Trail make Thorndon Country Park the perfect destination for nature lovers, dog walkers and families alike.
  • Get your outdoor climbing fix at one of the 91 outdoor Climbing/Ropes venues:
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    Go Ape Southampton Against a backdrop of beautiful water meadows and woodland, these Treetop Challenge and Treetop Adventure courses are on the upper level of the Go Ape height scale. Throw in some tricky tree-high crossings and super speedy zip wires and you have all the making of a brilliant outdoor adventure. Whether you're a thrill seeker after your next adrenaline rush or a family looking to make special memories, our activities in Southampton tick all the boxes for a brilliant day in the great outdoors.

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

  • There are 267 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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    Fyvie Castle An imposing 800-year-old fortress, with Raeburn portraits on the walls and wildfowl in the loch. Admire the impressive portrait collection, including works by Raeburn, Batoni, Romney, Gainsborough, Opie, Lawrence and Hoppner. Discover the racquets court and bowling alley, as well as the ice house, bird hide and restored earth closet. Don't miss the grisly death mask of a hanged murderer on display in the library. Enjoy a walk with family and friends around the beautiful grounds.

  • 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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    National Museum of Flight Explore the history of aviation, uncover unforgettable stories and discover one of Europe's best collections of aircraft.