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 2650 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 487 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 dedicted Escape Rooms, such as this one:
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    Beverley Breakout Beverley Breakout is a family run independent escape room in Beverley. We are extremely passionate about our fun, exciting, challenging, and family friendly escape rooms. We have created a fantastic venue for people looking for a great day out in East Yorkshire to come and 'Escape'. Put your phones down, put your heads together and most importantly work together to see if you can escape from Beverley Breakout!
  • 95 indoor rope or climbing venues to tire and inspire the kids such as:
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    Gravity Active Edinburgh Welcome to Gravity. 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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    East Kilbride Ice Rink East Kilbride ice rink is situated in the centre of the Leisure Hub in the Olympia Shopping Centre, East Kilbride. The Hub boasts numerous catering outlets as well as complementary activities such as an aerial walkway, climbing wall and cinema. The rink plays host not only to ice sports such as figure skating and curling but also provides extensive recreational ice skating sessions and learn to skate programmes.
  • 126 listings of ten pin bowling so we can all laugh at Daddy's special bowling wiggle, like this:
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    Tenpin Birmingham Tenpin Birmingham Star City offers a show-stopping atmosphere for a social get-together or a day out with the kids. You'll love our Star City bowling with 28 lanes, the best parties in the city, our 2 private karaoke rooms, and escape room experiences by the man himself, Houdini.
  • build your coordination and exercise those core muscles at one of the 75 trampoline parks, like this one:
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    Flip Out Watford We're the biggest and best indoor adventure park in Watford! Our HUGE arena is filled with a wide range of attractions that the whole family can enjoy, including Trampolines, Dodgems, Laser Quest, Drift Trikes and so much more.
  • test your reaction time and target skills at one of the 64 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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    Hatton Country World When it comes to fantastic experiences, Hatton Country World is the place to be. Our attractions cater to both children and adults alike, making sure the whole family (including the dog!) can partake in the enjoyment. We offer exceptional attractions and year-round Events in Warwick that will appeal to everyone - no matter your age. If you're searching for enjoyable family activities, Hatton Adventure World offers an array of attractions perfect for an exciting day out. Discover outdoor adventures that guarantee a fantastic experience. From an array of animals at the children's farm to various activities ensuring a memorable day out for all.
  • hone your kids water-based life skills ... no, not drinking, I mean swimming at one of 543 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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    Horfield Leisure Centre The centre also boasts a 25-metre main swimming pool with a moveable floor, as well as a teaching pool, both of which host our award-winning swimming lessons, as well as a range of other water-based activities, including lane swimming, open public swims and family fun swims. Additionally, we have four well-maintained, floodlit 3G five-a-side football pitches, as well as one larger 8-a-side pitch. The sports hall caters for a range of sports including badminton, basketball and table tennis, while we also have two squash courts. For anyone looking to relax after an activity or grab some hot food then our new, extended cafe - opening mid-February - will also complement our range of facilities and services.
  • 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.

    • 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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    Brighton Palace Pier We have rides and attractions for the whole family, from traditional fairground favourites to all the latest gaming mayhem. If you're bringing the little ones to Brighton Palace Pier, they will have hours of fun climbing the Mega slides, driving around the course on Fantasia or why not join them for a spin on The Cup & Saucers! For the thrill seekers amongst you, we have rides that will make your stomach leap and head spin. Try the Turbo Coaster or dare to open your eyes whilst being spun around on the Booster. There's something for everyone and with many rides undercover, not even the weather will dampen your day out.

    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 346 National Parks listed across the UK where you can run free, such as:
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    Abbey Park The River Soar divides this beautiful park into two distinct areas: On the western side of the river are the fascinating Abbey Grounds with the remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey, and the ruins of Cavendish House, a seventeenth century mansion. Abbey Park Cafe and pets corner are also located on this side of the park. To the east of the river lies the highly decorative Victorian part of the park with its evergreen shrubberies, trees, boating lake, miniature railway, and formally planted flower displays.
  • and 79 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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    Camperdown Wildlife Centre Discover the wonderful world of animals at Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee. Highlights include European Brown Bears, Ring-tailed Lemurs, Meerkats, Hyacinth Macaws and much more......

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

    FunintheUK.co.uk has 296 Outdoor Adventures listed across the UK.

  • There are 108 Watersport/Sailing venues to enjoy where one day I might learn the difference between a wetsuit and a dry suit:
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    Essex Outdoors Harlow Harlow is our oasis of urban adventure, a small and friendly site offering an amazing amount of activities and excitement. A specialist climbing and paddle-sport centre, Harlow also boasts 'The Locker' one of the largest indoor climbing walls in the South East. You can access miles of tranquil waterways, the ideal environment to learn to canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard or even try your hand at 'bumble' - our unique urban version of coasteering! And, new for 2022, why not try reaching new heights on the Harlow High Advenure - exhilarating family fun for all!
  • Or 238 places to go Cycling for excellent low impact exercise away from the road:
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    Go Ape Bedgebury This award-winning pinetum adds a true forest experience to your Go Ape exploits. With Treetop Challenge, Treetop Adventure Plus and Treetop Adventure experiences there's something for thrill seekers and the little ones too. Home to an exhilarating 170-metre zip, this course will have you navigating your way through a tunnel of greenery as you immerse yourself in this dense forest.
  • Get your outdoor climbing fix at one of the 86 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.

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

  • There are 260 Stately Home/Castle and Gardens venues to wonder at and explore. 29 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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    Landguard Fort Landguard Fort defends the approach to Harwich Harbour, a safe haven for shipping. It was the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England, by the Dutch in 1667, who were repulsed by the Royal Marines in their first land battle. The current fort was built in the 18th century, and modified in the 19th century, with substantial additional 19th and 20th-century outside batteries. It was manned through both World Wars and played an important anti-aircraft role during the Second World War. In 1951 two of the old gun casemates were converted into a 'Cold War' control room. The fort was disarmed and closed in 1956.

  • And there are 172 Museums venues to boost the brains. But please leave before closing time! I've seen the movies.
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    The British Museum Discover two million years of human history and culture.