School’s out for the Summer holidays,
Keep the kids busy in all these different ways!
We’ve scoured the country up and down,
These days out ideas will get you the Best Parent crown!
🔮1. Crystal Maze Live Experience, Manchester🔮
Save up to 60% off tickets when you book with us!
~ Closest car parks are Great Northern, Spinningfields and Blackfriars, all within 5-10 minutes walk of the attraction
Located just next to Spinningfields, The Crystal Maze Live Experience in Manchester is the ULTIMATE team challenge! Based on the outrageously popular 90’s TV show, you can now experience it for yourself as you take on this immersive adventure of ‘tricksy’ challenges. You will be guided by your very own eccentric Maze Master, who will take you around four fully themed adventure zones, before your final challenge of The Crystal Dome! The Experience is 1¼ hours of daft and frantic fun that’s open to anybody aged 13 and over. At least 1 person on your team must be 18yrs or older. Book here!
🌳2. BeWILDwerwood, Cheshire (and Norfolk)🌳
~ free onsite parking as well as a bike shed
~ baby changing facilities
BeWILDwewood is a huge, award-winning forest of family fun, imagination and outdoor adventure! It is brilliant for the whole family (yes adults too!!) with endless hours spent together exploring the wonky world of treehouses, whizzing down super slides and swinging together on giant swings. Not local to Cheshire? No need to worry, as there is a second site in Norfolk. For more information, click here! But be quick, as tickets for this exciting adventure as selling quick!
🎸3. The Beatles Story, Liverpool🎸
1 Child Goes Free With Each Paying Adult with Picniq Tickets!
~ Parking available at the Albert Dock (opposite the main entrance of The Beatles Story)
Young or old, everyone knows The Beatles! Take an incredible journey through the history of four Liverpudlian lads who shot to fame in the early ’60s. Complete with an audio guide, see the story unfold as you wander around replicas of Mathew Street and The Cavern. The Fab4D theatre at the Pier Head venue is a must for groovy families ‐ meet magical characters who bring The Beatles’ well-loved hits to life with cutting-edge technology. The exhibition is split across two sites, Albert Dock and Pier Head, which are located within 10 minutes’ walking distance from each other. Book here!
👷4. Diggerland Castleford, West Yorkshire (Other locations too)👷
~ ample free on-site parking spaces
~ baby changing facilities
Get ready for digger-themed madness at Diggerland Castleford in West Yorkshire. Enjoy 20 different rides including rea life diggers which children can give a go at driving, go-karts and a special ride on the hair raising Skyshuttle which will hoist visitors 50ft into the air! Plus, kids can go wild in the indoor and outdoor play areas and enjoy lots of other fantastic additional activities on offer. Young or old, Diggerland guarantees everyone a fun day out! This digger-themed adventure park also had 3 other parks located in Kent, Devon and Durham. Find out more here.
🚂5. Thomas & Friends: Day Out with Thomas, Lancashire (other locations too)🚂
All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas & Friends! Thomas and the Fat Controller are coming to a heritage railway near you this Summer! Locations include Buckingham, Devon, Essex, Hampshire and of course, Lancashire. On this fun day, little ones will get to meet Thomas, The Fat Controller and some of Thomas’s other friends (these vary per station), take a ride on the train and so much more! Advance booking is recommended for all ages as seats are limited. Find out more here!
🎶6. British Music Experience, Liverpool🎶
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~ Street parking available on Water Street and Brunswick Street
Located in Liverpool’s famous Cunard building this is a fantastic experience whatever age you are and whatever music is your thing. Go on a journey through the ages of British popular music. You will find memorabilia including instruments and costumes used and worn by the fab and famous including Noel Gallagher, Sex Pistols, Spice Girls, David Bowie, Adam Ant, Adele and of course The Beatles. There are also some original statues from the Brit Awards. In the Gibson Interactive Studio, have a go playing the drums or keyboard, record a hit in a vocal booth, or if dancing is your thing, throw down some shapes in a dance routine in the “Dance the Decades Experience.” Book here!
🎢7. Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Ripon🎢
~ free on-site parking
~ baby changing facilities
Take the family to Lightwater Valley for a thrilling day out of excitement and adventure! Here you will find Europe’s longest roller coaster The Ultimate – a ride that will catapult you through the air and many other exciting rides too. Younger visitors can enjoy swashbuckling adventures in Skeleton Cove, discover the mysterious subterranean world of Raptor’s Attack’s abandoned mineshaft or take to the skies in the powerful grip of the Eagle’s Claw. Find out more here!
🐘8. Blackpool Zoo🐘
~ car park at the zoo entrance (£2.50 per car)
~ baby changing facilities
Blackpool Zoo is a brilliant family-friendly attraction, situated just 2 miles inland from the Promenade! With over 1,000 animals, birds, and reptiles there are LOTS to see! Enjoy several popular animal exhibits including Gorilla Island, Project Elephant, Orangutan Outlook as well as amazing animal experiences, talks, feeds and displays and lots more. Find out more here!
🧗9. Go Ape! Various Locations🧗
Take to the treetops as you swing, zip, balance and jump your way through the Tree Top Adventure courses. Little ones will love Tree Top Junior, a lower and easier version. Zip Trekking is a must for those that dream of being able to fly! Head to: Dalby, Delamere, Grizedale, Matfen, Rivington or Whinlatter. Find out more here!
🎢10. Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester🎢
~There is a car park on Barton Square just a short walk away from the attraction
~full baby changing facilities
Legoland Discovery Centre is a fantastic place to bring the kids for a day of adventure this summer. Visit the Lego Factory where you can enjoy a guided tour. The Lego City Forest Pursuit driving adventure offers kids off-road fun, while the Lego Fire Academy is a fantastic play area where there are lots of wonderful things to climb on, tunnel through and crawl under. Exclusive building activities, out-of-this-world character experiences, photo opportunities and much more will keep the kids occupied! Find out more here!
🐠11. SEA LIFE Manchester, Trafford Centre🐠!
~ Attraction is situated right next to Barton Square Car Park at intu Trafford Centre.
~ baby changing facilities
For a watery fun day out give Manchester Sea Life Sanctuary a visit. This sea life adventure is a mixture of outdoor and indoor attractions with over 5000 sea creatures including Giant Green Sea Turtle Ernie, sharks, rays and hundreds of fish. Let the little ones handle a variety of creatures in the rock pools as well as watch a variety of fun talks and feed shows throughout the day. Savour a dive experience like no other when you plunge beneath the waves and take a SeaTREK. Find out more here!
🏛12. The Manchester Museum, Manchester🏛
~ baby changing facilities
~ pay and display parking nearby
Bring the family here to find an array of interesting treasures and artefacts from the natural world. Highlights of the collections include fossils of prehistoric creatures, the ancient Egyptian exhibition and live amphibians and reptiles. Afterwards, enjoy a coffee whilst exploring the latest ideas in science. Find out more here!
🎢13. Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire🎢
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~ Baby changing facilities situated by the toilet
~ On-site parking is available
With over 40 rides and attractions from adrenaline-pumping coasters to family-fun rides, there’s something exciting for everyone to enjoy at Alton Towers Resort – the UK’s biggest theme park! Thrill-seekers of the family will love the twists and turns of Nemesis, the speed of TH13teen and the world’s first 14 loop rollercoaster… The Smiler (not sure I’d be smiling after that one!). Ha ha. For family fun, you’ve got the brilliant twisty-turny Runaway Mine Train and Cuckoo Cars, the hottest wheels around. Not to mention Battle Galleons which will have you setting sail on shark-infested waters. For little visitors of 2-6, there are lots to enjoy too, with their one-of-a-kind land to explore, CBeebies Land! An exciting environment to learn, play and have endless fun with rides, live experiences, immersive play and characters appearances and more! Book here!
🏰14. Warwick Castle, Warwick🏰
Free £5 Picniq voucher with each booking!
Warwick Castle spans over 64 acres of beautiful, landscaped gardens, so there is plenty of green space for families to enjoy and explore! Upon your visit, you will be able to climb the Towers and Ramparts, enter the magnificent Great Hall and experience the UK’s biggest Bird of Prey show, The Falconer’s Quest. Book here!
🍫15. Cadbury World, Birmingham🍫
~ Free on-site parking is available
~ Baby changing facilities
~ microwave in the restaurant so you can heat up baby food
Every chocolate lover’s dream day out! Discover the history behind your favourite chocolate treats and explore the magic of how they are created. The fabulous state-of-the-art Purple Planet offers visitors the chance to grow their own cocoa bean and experience chocolate rain. With so many amazing things to discover, including an adventure play area, a 4D Chocolate Adventure and the world’s biggest Cadburys shop, this is one delicious day out not to be missed! The average visit time to Cadbury World is around 2.5 hours. Find more information here!
🚀16. National Space Centre, Leicester🚀
~ Baby changing facilities are situated by the toilets
~ Free parking
For the budding astronaut, this centre will fulfill their starry-eyed dreams! Inside you will find lots of interactive displays, models and a planetarium all exploring the history of space. There are so many fascinating objects to admire from satellites to Martian surfaces. The family can learn all about the solar system, space exploration and so much more, plus you can also join the All Earth Space Agency. Plus, until the 5th September 2021 the centre is running a fun event ‘Earth from Space’ where you will be able to see your home planet in a whole new light. Find out more here!
🐘17. West Midland Safari Park, Worcestershire🐘
~ Onsite parking is available
~ Toilets located throughout the park
~ Pushchair friendly park
Have a wild time at West Midlands Safari Park this summer! With an incredible range of attractions and activities to keep everyone entertained, the park is renowned for being an award-winning family day out. Embark on a magnificent safari adventure where you will see incredible animals from around the world including elephants, southern white rhino’s, zebras, giraffes … to name a few! But the fun doesn’t stop here, as the park is also home to many family-friendly rides and arcades games in the Adventure Theme Park as well as an exciting NEW virtual reality ride providing the ultimate immersive experience. Make sure to also check out the land of the living dinosaurs (the largest animatronic Dinosaur attraction in the UK!!), Ice Age (a prehistoric journey of life on earth after the dinosaurs became extinct), Discovery Trail, African Village and Boj’s Giggle Park (a multi-sensory play area designed specifically for little ones). Find out more here!
⛵️18. Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottinghamshire⛵️
~ Onsite parking is available
~ Toilets located throughout the park
This park is the park of all parks, especially for all your action-adventurey types. Admire the 270 acres by relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet of nature as well as taking a walk around the regatta lake, nature trails or lagoons! Or, if the peace and quiet is not for you then why not have a go at the amazing activities they offer! From white water rafting to sailing, wakeboarding to segways and mini golf too, this activity park is a fantastic day out. They even have a gym too (yes a gym in a country park). Find out more here!
🕵19. Si5 SpyMissions, Nottingham (other locations available)🕵
Si5 SpyMissions provide the ultimate experience for kids, whether in a small group or maybe for a birthday party treat if your little one has a birthday this summer too! Kids can use their imaginations and enjoy role play pretending to be spies as they endeavor to take part in a mission that will include solving problems and challenges, laser guns, simulators, team building, lots of varied activities and generally having great fun. This is one of six centres in the UK, other locations include Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Croydon, North London, Chelmsford and Norwich. Find out more here!
🚡20. The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath🚡
Fancy seeing the stunning views the Peak District has to offer? Take a trip up the hill on the cable and you can do just that! Once at the top, have a fun-filled day exploring deep caverns, the kids can venture on through the play areas, visit exhibitions and eat some delicious food too. It is a magnificent setting where the whole family can enjoy some lovely scenic walks and play lots along the way. Find out more here!
🐧21. Dudley Zoo and Castle, Dudley🐧
~ On-site parking
~ Baby changing facilities in all main toilets
Go wild at Dudley Zoo this summer with all the family! See hundreds of exotic and endangered animals in a 40-acre ancient wooded hillside surrounded by the ruins of the 11th century Dudley Castle. Check out lots of brilliant exhibits including: Flamingo Falls (one of the most popular animals on site), Cassowary Paddock, Lemur Wood, Penguin Bay, Linne’s Two-Toed Sloths, Wallaby Walkthrough, Lion Ridge, Farmyard Fun and so much more!!! Find out more here!
🌊22. The Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust🌊
The Dudley underground experience is a brilliant boat trip into caverns and tunnels where you can enjoy something a bit different, get some fresh air and discover a magical underground world which dates back 428 million years! Find out more information here!
⛹️♀️23. Oxygen Freejumping, Derby⛹️♀️
~ 2 hours free parking on-site
Get the kids to burn off all that extra energy as they enjoy one hour of ‘bouncetastic’ fun across 9 different zones and 120 trampolines! Take on the challenge of the awesome assault course. Test your skills on the giant airbag and trial the world’s first fitness reaction track. Suitable for ages 5+. Find out more here!
🏄♂️24. Bosworth Water Park, Nuneaton🏄♂️
50 acres of parkland, 20 acres of lakes and lagoons, and heaps of water sports and activities on offer – what more could you want? Pedalos, sailing and kayaking will keep older children occupied. Meanwhile, little ones will love the 12-hole pirate-themed crazy golf course and playground! You’ll even find a beach complete with golden sand here too. No need to go anywhere else this summer! Find out more here!
⛳️25. Mr Mulligans Adventure Golf, Broadway Plaza⛳️
Now we all know that British summertime can sometimes be a bit soggier than we’d like. Mr Mulligans is the perfect place for rainier days. This unforgettable venue showcases some of the most unique crazy golf holes in the UK. The alien-themed course is really out-of-this-world! Find out more here!
🐙26. National SEA LIFE Centre, Brindleyplace🐙
~ lots of parking options in the near area
Meet some weird and wonderful creatures, including rays, sharks, jellyfish, octopus, turtles, eels, clownfish and even otters! Regular feedings take place and you can see the hard work all the staff do and even ask them questions about your favourite sea creature. Throughout summer discover what treasures are lurking beneath the sea as pirates and mermaids take over! Find out more here!
🦁27. Longleat, Wiltshire🦁
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~ On-site parking
~ Baby changing facilities are available in multiple toilets across the Park
For a wild day out full of fun for the whole family this Summer, Longleat is the place to go! Tickets include spectacular animal sightings in the Drive-Through Safari, as well as access to lots of fun on-foot attractions including Koala Creek, the Family Farmyard and the ever-popular Jungle Cruise. Explore Longleat grounds and gardens and take a trip on The Longleat Railway, making time to get lost in the Hedge Maze too. Book here!
🦅28. Liberty’s Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre, Ringwood🦅
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~ Free parking
This amazing attraction is home to and named after one of the Alaskan Bald Eagles, Liberty as well as a large collection of other birds of prey, reptiles and creepy crawlies. You can find owls, hawks, eagles, pythons, bearded dragons, snakes, tarantulas and much more! Get up close to these breathtakingly beautiful birds and see them in action in daily shows. There is so much to be learnt and appreciated about these beautiful feathered friends! Liberty’s also works as a rescue centre for many injured birds to ensure their full rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild. In addition to all this and as an extra treat for the little ones, there is a super fun outdoor sandpit! Book here!
👨👩👧👦29. Wookey Hole, Somerset👨👩👧👦
~ large on-site car park which is free of charge
On the hunt for a fantastic Somerset attraction this summer? Wookey Hole will not disappoint! With over 20 fantastic attractions included in a one-day ticket, this brilliant site was designed for families with younger children. Enjoy a 35-minute tour of the prehistoric caves before heading to the various themed areas… Dinosaur Valley, Monster Mill, Fairy Garden, to name a few. Find out more here!
🏊♀️30. Adrenaline Quarry, Cornwall🏊♀️
For an exciting and thrilling day outdoors this summer visit this Adrenaline Quarry in Cornwall where you can have a go at flying down The Zip, riding the Giant Swing or participating in wipeout at Aquapark. Zip lining has no age limit the youngest who have given it a try were 4 and the oldest 94 so everyone can have a go at flying along the 490m wire at speeds of up to 40mph. The Giant Swing age 5+. Find out more here!
🚂31. Thomas & Friends: Day Out with Thomas, Hampshire (other locations too)🚂
All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas & Friends! Thomas and the Fat Controller are coming to a heritage railway near you this Summer! Locations include Buckingham, Devon, Essex, Lancashire and of course, Hampshire too. On this fun day, little ones will get to meet Thomas, The Fat Controller and some of Thomas’s other friends (these vary per station), take a ride on the train and so much more! Advance booking is recommended for all ages as seats are limited. Find out more here!
🌊32. The Wave, Bristol🌊
~ free parking available
Catch some waves this summer at Bristol’s inland surf destination! Perhaps you or the kids are keen to learn to surf or improve your skills? This attraction is suitable for all levels of experience with waves to suit everyone, from total beginners to professionals. Lessons and coaching are available too. Find out more here!
🌳33. The Tunnel Tree Tops, Dorset🌳
The Tunnel Tree Tops is a brand new high ropes trekking course designed for all the family! Located at The Tunnel Woodlands just outside the town of Charmouth in West Dorset, this award-winning high ropes and zip wire adventure promises to be lots of fun. The high ropes course comprises of 11 rope and wooden elements including 3 zip wires… but will you be brave enough? Find out more here!
🎡34. Adventure Wonderland, Bournemouth🎡
~ baby changing facilities
~ free on-site parking
Lose yourself at the award-winning Adventure Wonderland in Bournemouth. With both indoor and outdoor rides and attractions designed especially for kids aged 3-10 years, it is the perfect family fun day out come rain or shine. Drive safari-style jeeps at Charlie’s Cool Driving School, take on the Caucus Race assault course, and whizz across the line on the Aerial Glide! This summer come and see Peppa Pig on Wednesday 4th August and Paw Patrol’s Marshall on Wednesday 18th August! Find out more here!
🐚35. Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove🐚
~ car park on-site (charge applicable)
For a perfect day out this summer, head to Durdle Door and spend some time on one of the two small, tucked-away beaches. Both are accessible by steps – they can be steep in places though! Enjoy a picnic on the beach, or head along to Lulworth for a delicious pub lunch. While you’re here, walk around the stunning, scallop-shaped, pebble beach of Lulworth Cove. It’s a World Heritage Site which is recognised for its excellent examples of geology, such as natural arches, folding strata and natural arches. Find out more here!
🎠36. Paulton’s Park and Peppa Pig World, Romsey🎠
~ Baby changing facilities are situated by the toilets
~ Parking is available on-site
With rides, play areas, adventure golf, gardens and animals to see, you’ll be spoilt for choice here! Younger visitors can enjoy Daddy Pig’s Car Ride, George’s Dinosaur Adventure, Miss Rabbit’s Helicopter Flight and Peppa’s Big Balloon Ride. Thrill-seekers will be blown away by rides such as MAGMA, Edge, The Cobra and the Stinger Roller Coaster. Find out more here!
🌸37. Eden Project, Boldeva🌸
~ample free visitor parking at Eden
~all toilet buildings have unisex baby changing facilities
Eden Project is set in a breathtaking location and provides an unforgettable experience for all. There are two enormous geodesic conservatories, the Rainforest Biome and the Mediterranean Biome, which sit in a 50-metre deep crater. They have numerous events and activities planned throughout the year so make sure that you check out their website. This summer, (until the 5th September 2021), enjoy a celebration of pop-up performances and theatre – from carnival to parkour to storytelling and dancing… all inspired by Eden’s unique setting. Find out more here!
🚤38. City Cruises Harbour and Island Cruise, Poole🚤
Enjoy a relaxing 70 minute Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island cruise departing from Poole Quay. Take in fantastic views from the open deck as you pass Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula, Studland Bay and more. Did you know Poole is Europe’s largest natural harbour? Find out more fun facts about the area on this tour. With both an open deck and covered seating area, this is the perfect day out come rain or shine! Find out more here!
🐑39. The Big Sheep, Bideford🐑
~ Baby changing facilities
~ Parking available on-site
This all-weather attraction will appeal to families as there is plenty to enjoy here! Plus, it is the No1. attraction in North Devon! They have a lovely indoor playground and lots of exciting outdoor rides, farm animals to meet, exciting live shows including a sheep race and a gin distillery and craft ale brewery just for the grown-ups! Find out more here!
🛁 40. Roman Baths and Pump Room, Bath 🛁
Step back in time and discover all things Roman! Explore the natural thermal baths and how the Romans live on this fun and educational day out. The Baths are open every day from 9am this summer. See the Roman Baths in a different light at the torchlight summer evenings event which are running until the 31st August. Why not purchase a combined ticket and head over to the Fashion Museum too? A great day out for all ages. Find out more here!
🌼41. Trengwainton Garden, Penzance🌼
~ Car park available onsite.
With its combination of winding wooded paths, secluded corners and wide open spaces, there are lots of places to picnic and play at Trengwainton Garden. If sea views are your thing, head to the Terrace where you’ll find a large, grassy expanse complete with summerhouses and seating. On a clear day, you can see right across the 25 miles of Mount’s Bay to the Lizard Peninsula. Find out more here!
🦒42. Africa Alive, Lowestoft🦒
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~ Wheelchair loan & pushchair hire
~ Baby changing and disabled facilities
~ Free car parking
Africa Alive! is set in 100 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside and is the perfect day out for the whole family in the sunshine. The spectacular centrepiece of this beautiful park is the ‘Plains of Africa’, a perfect place to spot five species of African savannah animals, including graceful giraffes and heavyweight rhinos! Plus, for any Lion fans, enjoy a close-up view of the magnificent lions at the park from the ‘Lookout Lodge’ viewing point. Book here!
🎠43. Legoland® Windsor Resort, Windsor🎠
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~ Baby changing facilities are available
~ On-site parking is available
Visit the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort and experience the ultimate LEGO® adventure with your family! With live shows and attractions set over 150 acres of parkland plus a brand new multi-million-pound world LEGO® MYTHICA home to the UK’s first-ever flying theatre! Furthermore, master builders will be amazed by the iconic Miniland, where famous landmarks have been built with over 40 million LEGO bricks. Book here!
🎢44. Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Chessington🎢
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~ Baby changing facilities situated by the toilets
~ Parking available at £3 per car
With over 1,000 animals from around the world, ten exciting, themed lands, a SEA LIFE centre teeming with marine creatures, and over 40 rides and attractions, live shows and more, Chessington World of Adventures Resort offers one of the UK’s best-loved, most educational, and fun days out for families of all ages. Plus, new for 2021, The Croc Drop! Will you and your family brave the drop and release the curse? Book here!
🎡45. Thorpe Park Resort, Chertsey🎡
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~ Baby changing facilities available on the Upper Dome
~ Paid parking available on site
For the ultimate family fun-day destination, Thorpe Park resort is the one! Home to over 30 exciting rides and attractions as well as live events, the resort is suitable for tots to teens and beyond. Plus, new for 2021, Black Mirror Labyrinth, a hypnotic maze that uses cutting-edge visual technology and sensory-defying environments that are perfect for teens. Book here!
🐅46. Banham Zoo, Norfolk🐅
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~ Wheelchair loan & pushchair hire
~ Baby changing and disabled facilities
~ Free car parking
The award-winning family attraction, Banham Zoo, situated in Norfolk is one of the most exciting wildlife attractions in the country with over 2,000 animals from around the world and set in 50 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. From an extensive range of birds to everyone’s favourite big cats and lots of larger animals too (the giraffes are our favourite) there is lots to see for everyone. Plus, there is a creepy crawlies corner and many farm animals too if they are a firm favourite with your little ones. Book here!
🚢 47. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth🚢
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~ Baby changing facilities
~ On-site car park
A visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with the family is always lots of fun. Our day tickets offer great value and include access to all the attractions Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has to offer on your chosen visit date! These include HMS Victory, The Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth, HMS M.33, Harbour Tours, HMS Alliance at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Dockyard Apprentice Exhibition and Horrible Histories® Pirates: The Exhibition. Lots to check out right??!!! Book here!
✈️48. British Airways i360, Brighton✈️
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~ Baby changing facilities in the boarding area
Take a 360-degree view of Brighton’s beautiful South Coast with a flight in Brighton’s i360 as you glide up 138 metres above sea level. The glass pod glides up gently taking you to your destination in the sky where you will spend 15-20 minutes marvelling at the sites of the South Coast of England. In a futuristic glass pod designed by the creators of the London Eye, visitors can expect to see breathtaking views across Brighton, the South Downs, the English Channel and on a clear day, you may even be able to spot the Isle of Wight. Book here!
🏰49. Windsor Castle, Windsor🏰
Free £5 voucher when you book with Picniq
~ Baby changing facilities situated by the toilets
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world! It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is where the Queen spends most of her private weekends today, offering an extraordinarily rich and varied day out!
Follow a family activity trail to learn more about the Castle, its history and its magnificent treasures. For children aged 7-11 years, we also recommend taking the free family multimedia tour. Collect your handset and listen to your guides, Horace, a timeless tutor, and Tommy, his pupil! Book here!
🗼 50. Emirates Spinnaker Tower🗼
Save up to 16% off tickets + free photo!
~ Baby changing facilities
~ Parking available
Discover the Emirates Spinnaker Tower with your family during the Summer holidays. The iconic harbourside destination is open every day offering breath-taking views over Portsmouth, the Solent then across to the Isle of Wight. The glass floor, with a staggering 100-metre drop below, is always a hit with the kids. So is the Sky Garden on the top deck which is lovely in the sunshine. Book here!
🦖 51. Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, Norfolk🦖
~ Free car parking available
~ Baby changing facilities
Grab the family and head to Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure for a roarr-some day of family-fun adventures of the Jurassic kind! With animatronic dinos, a Secret Animal Garden, Neanderthal Walk, Dinosaur Trail, a huge Adventure Play Area and much more, there’s plenty for intrepid dino hunters of all ages to explore. Find out more here!
🚂52. Bluebell Railway🚂
Take the kids on a fun day out to Bluebell Railway, a family-friendly visitor attraction in East Sussex. These magnificent authentic steam trains run between Sheffield Park and East Grindsted and have plenty of activities and facilities for children to enjoy at the stations. – It’s a great place for kids to let of steam! Find out more here!
🏠53. Upside Down House, Brighton🏠
The Uk’s only topsy-turvy attraction, the Upside Down House, is a unique and fun attraction that not only the kids will love but the adults too!!! The house is a hybrid of street art and experimental entertainment that made a brilliant photo opportunity… so make sure to have your cameras ready as you won’t get a family portrait quite like it again. Find out more here!
🦏54. Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, Oxfordshire🦏
The park opened in 1970 at Bradwell Grove, in the hope to give new life to the house and park and to share with as many people as possible. Over forty years later, it is now one of the UK’s largest zoological collections and most exciting gardens. See incredible rhinos grazing on the manor house lawn or get an eye to eye view with a majestic giraffe! Families can enjoy a walk with the lemurs and listen to fascinating daily talks about the penguins that are cared for here. There are over 260 different animals to enjoy who live in over 160 acres of picturesque parkland. Kids will love the awesome tree-house adventure playground with its slides, rope bridges and swings and all the family can hop onboard Bella the narrow gauge train for a memorable journey around the Park. Find out more here!
🐯55. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable🐯
~ baby changing facilities are situated by the toilets
~ parking available
Whipsnade Zoo is home to more than 3,500 fantastic animals! Covering 600 acres a fun family day out is guaranteed. See some wonderful exotic creatures, including elephants, tigers, bears and awesome reptiles. Plan the day so you don’t miss out on the fascinating live talks and find out how this brilliant zoo is helping every animal that live here thrive. Head to Hullabazoo Farm to meet Marge the pig and Tizer the very cute miniature donkey! Explore the park on foot or hop on board the Jumbo Express steam train. Find out more here!
🤸56. Oxygen Freejumping, Southampton🤸
~ 2 hours free parking on-site
Get the kids to burn off all that extra energy as they enjoy one hour of ‘bouncetastic’ fun across 9 different zones and 120 trampolines! Take on the challenge of the awesome assault course. Test your skills on the giant airbag and trial the world’s first fitness reaction track. Suitable for ages 5+. Find out more here!
🐒57. Marwell Zoo, Winchester🐒
~baby changing facilities around the park
~free parking
This fantastic park is home to the most amazing range of animals, both exotic and endangered, from all over our globe and promises everyone in the family a brilliant day out! Meet wallabies in the bush or step into Africa to meet giraffes. In Lemur Loop you can walk through and get up close to several species of lemur. Look out for daily animal talks and feeds and lose the kids to have fun in five brilliant playgrounds. Find out more here!
📸58. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh📸
~On-street paid parking is available on Johnston Terrace. There is also a public paid car park at Castle Terrace at the bottom of Johnston Terrace.
This wonderful place offers 360-degree panoramic views of Edinburgh from the amazing Camera Obscura! A guide will walk you through and tell you all about Edinburgh’s past and present! The World of Illusions is a fascinating place and allows visitors to gain a unique insight into the ways we see the world. Discover the Magic Gallery, Light Fantastic and many games to try your hand at! Try to keep your balance on the Vortex Tunnel or attempt to make it to the other side of the Mirror Maze. For more information, click here!
🏛 59. Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh 🏛
Free £5 Picniq Voucher when you book with Picniq!
~baby changing facilities
Visit the Queen’s official residence in Scotland and home of so much Scottish royal history. Step inside the State Apartments, glorious Gardens and Abbey. Look out for unusual furniture, sparkling jewels and so much more! The Queen’s Gallery houses changing exhibitions that are always worth a visit. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and is an insightful trip into Scotland’s rich history. Book here!
🏺 60. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh 🏺
~ baby changing facilities on the ground and first floor
~ pay and display parking on Chambers St and there is the Quatermile NCP nearby
Explore the diverse history of Scotland and the rest of the world. The diverse collections cover everything from nature, art, design and fashion to science and technology. Find out more here!
🌷61. Glasgow Botanic Gardens🌷
~ no parking on-site but there is on-street parking available on the surrounding streets
Arguably the finest garden in the city, Glasgow Botanic Gardens are a must-do if you’re nearby this summer. Visit the Kibble Palace, a magnificent glasshouse designed by John Kibble which has recently been restored. Burn off some energy exploring the grounds before enjoying some lunch in the Botanic Gardens Tearooms, with both indoor and outdoor seating just in case the British summertime lets you down! Find out more here!
🏰 62. Stirling Castle, Stirling 🏰
~ limited parking
Stirling Castle is one of Scotland’s grandest castles and must-see attractions. The castle has a long and eventful history with a dramatic and often bloody past. Enter the Great Kitchens, travel back in time and discover what dishes the kitchen staff are preparing for the King’s banquet. Then let off any extra steam in the Queen Anne Garden, with amazing views of the surrounding countryside – an ideal place for a nice summer’s picnic too! Find out more here!
🏊♂️63. The Time Capsule Water Park, Coatbridge🏊♂️
~ free parking
When the British summertime lets you down, head to this waterpark for some splashing good fun in the warm! Ride the 10m high Storm Chasers, Thunder and Lightening, with their amazing twisting twin flumes. Then test your strength and endurance in the Tsunami wave pool! For gentler fun, float down Riptide River, a lazy river with a rapid ending. For younger visitors, head to the sanctuary of Cove Island, a sheltered area for more leisurely fun. Find out more here!
🚂64. Jacobite Steam Train, Scottish Highlands🚂
Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, pass some of the most spectacular scenery in the UK on this 84-mile round trip. Begin your journey near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, pass the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis. You’ll even cross the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct, which you’ll recognise from the Harry Potter films! Find out more here!
🧗65. Go Ape (Various Locations)🧗
~ parking available at all sites
Little (and big!) monkeys will love this treetop adventure! You can fly down zip wires, jump off Tarzan Swings and sample the fun high ropes crossings. There’s lots of fun to be had! Plus, there is a few Go Ape’s in Scotland, choose from Aberfoyle (Stirlingshire), Crathes (Aberdeenshire) and Peebles (Peebleshire). Find out more here!
🦓66. Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, Stirling🦓
~baby changing facilities around the park
~free parking
This amazing safari park is home to lots of lovely animals, including lions, camels, deer and bison, as well as sea lions, meerkats, otters, tigers and loads more! Drive through the animal reserves, take a boat trip around Chimp Island or catch a sea lion show. For kids, there’s also an adventure playground and amusement arcade. Find out more here!
🐧67. St Andrews Aquarium, St Andrews🐧
~ nearest car park is just 100 yards away from the attraction
Come along to St Andrew’s Aquarium to see magnificent aquatic animals, including sharks, stingrays, piranhas, lion fish, octopus and seals! You’ll also get to see some amazing reptiles, including bearded dragons, tortoises and a python. They hold daily talks and demonstrations so you’ll be able to learn more about your favourite creatures! This summer, the aquarium is open 7 days a week 10am to 6pm, with the last entry at 5pm. Find out more here!
🧗68. Zip World, Betws-y-Coed🧗
Save up to 15% off tickets with Picniq!
Want to treat the little ones to something a bit different this Summer? Head to Zip World Fforest Coaster, the ultimate Summer 2021 destination! Zip World is THE place to go for exhilarating experiences in outstanding settings! With activities for all ages, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
FLY through the forest at exhilarating speeds on the Fforest Coaster, the only Alpine Coaster of its kind in the UK! This is suitable for ages 3yrs+. Or thrill-seekers age 7+ will love Bounce Below, a session involving bouncing, climbing and sliding their way across nets suspended deep underground.
If zip lines and adventure course sounds like something your little one would love then the Tree Hoppers course would be perfect for them. … and finally the Treetop Nets. Unlike any other trampoline you’ve ever seen, Treetop Nets is suspended 60ft in the air and will have the whole family bouncing like monkeys for 2 hours over the trampoline nets. Book here!
🏊 69. Aqua Park, Cardiff (other locations too)🏊
Slide, slip and splash at Aqua Park in Cardiff this summer! This inflatable Aqua Park has climbing walls, trampolines, balance bars, slides, blast bags and monkey bars making it the ultimate day out for groups of children (children must be 8+), families and adrenaline junkies alike. Find out more here!
🦋70. The Magic of Life Butterfly House, Aberystwyth🦋
~There is parking available in the visitors centre next to the house
No matter the weather you can bring the family here to a mini tropical paradise! See hundreds of beautiful butterflies, giant caterpillars, beetles, and leaf insects. The kids can learn all about the life cycle of these beautiful insects whilst watching them flying freely around you. The surrounding area has nature trails and walks that you can enjoy also, perfect for turning this into a whole day out with the family this summer. Find out more here!
🕵️♂️71. Ultimate Xscape Rooms, Aberystwyth🕵️♂️
~ free parking
This popular experience appeals to all ages (must be 10+ to take part) and is based on the Japanese online game Takagism. Teams are locked inside a themed room and work together to solve puzzles, riddles to be able to escape in time before their time limit ends! PLUS, brand new for this Summer, 2 new escape rooms have opened! Are you read to take on Jack The Ripper or Diamond Heist? Find out more here!
🌄72. The Silver Mountain Experience, Aberystwyth🌄
~ free parking
Enter a world of history, myth and legend with a family visit to these incredible silver-lead mines that offer actor-led shows, guided tours and other great things to see and do above ground. Including: Woo Hoo Woods, where kids can enjoy den building or have a go at panning for gold. Kids and grown-ups can enjoy family time in the River Play Area and help dig for fossils to see what they can find too. Find out more here!
🎳73. uStrike, Newtown🎳
~plenty of car parking space around
A super fun indoor ten pin bowling centre with mystical glow UV lighting and vibrant music that all the family will enjoy. They have lots of facilities and any ability can have a go at bowling. They have a cafe where you can feed the family with burgers and chips, fish fingers and more that the kids will enjoy. Find out more here!
❄️74. Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Conwy❄️
Adventure Parc Snowdonia offers three unique zones to choose from! Firstly… surfing! Home to the world’s first inland surf lagoon, the parc produces waves of different sizes suited to different levels of ability with coaching and lessons designed for the inviduals ability. But the fun doesn’t stop here, as the parc has an array of adventures for nature-inspired, high-thrills experiences for all ages. Choose between ‘Adrenaline Indoors’ for weather proof-activities, head to ‘Outdoor Adventures’ for fresh air challenges including their brand new pump track and Carver skate bowl. Or if you’d like to take your aventure slightly futher afield, then there are lots of options for exciting off-site adventures including gorge walking and coasteering. Find out more here!
🎢75. Oakwood Theme Park, Pembrokeshire🎢
~reasonable on~site parking
~ baby changing facilities in the toilets behind the Waterfall ride, Spooky Street toilets and Whistlestop toilets
If adrenaline is your family’s thing, then a day out to Oakwood Them Park is perfect!!! With over 30 different rides from small family rides to large roller coasters for the thrill-seekers, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Drenched is a fantastic water ride with a huge drop before you surprisingly hit the water and get drenched. There is the huge Megafobia; a large, fast, tumbling wooden roller coaster that will get the adrenaline going for sure! More relaxing activities in the park include Mini Golf, Spooky 3D, Gold Panning and a Neverland area with lots of rides themed around Peter Pan. Find out more here!
🦍76. Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary, Abercrave🦍
Located in the lovely Brecon Beacons National Park area of South Wales is Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary – a wonderful animal sanctuary that rescues and provides a home for many unwanted animals, in particular primates such as chimpanzees, baboons, mandrills and more. A day out here is sure to be lots of fun as you wandering around the park and see all the wonderful apes and monkey, plus seeing the special work carried out by the keepers is extra lovely too. Wolf dogs, horses, donkeys, cattle, pigs and other animals can also be seen at the sanctuary. Find out more here!
🏌77. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, Vale of Glamorgan🏌
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf course is located on the fantastic Barry Island promenade. Fun for all ages in this Pirate themed adventure golf course – 12 holes of mini golf set in between lakes, waterfalls, rock gardens and pirates. Find out more here!
👧78. KidZania London, Shepherds Bush👧
Save up to 50% off tickets with Picniq!
~ Parking available in Westfield Shopping Centre
KidZania London is pulling out all the stops this Summer Holiday with their brand new KidZania Wonderland Experience! This new ticket invites little ones to enjoy role-play activities in the new area, enjoy a theatre show, plus 3 hours entry to the main KidZania City. In the mini-city, kids can try out a whole host of jobs. From firefighter or fashionista to nurse and pilot. This attraction is for children aged 4-14 years old. Children aged 8 and over can explore KidZania on their own as a state of the art security and trained staff means that parents can grab a well-deserved coffee, go shopping and relax… something I think we all may need after all the home-schooling we have endured this past year and now a 6 weeks Summer holidays!!!!!!! Book here!
🎡79. Lastminute.com London Eye, South Bank🎡
Save an exclusive up to 51% off tickets with Picniq!
~ Parking Nearby (The Coca-Cola London Eye offers a 15% discount at the Q-Park Westminster car park on all pre-bookings; located a short walk from the London Eye.)
~ Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
Treat the family to a truly unforgettable flight this Summer on the multi-award winning Lastminute.com London Eye! With it being the world’s tallest observation wheel, get ready to see London as you’ve never seen before. Each flight onboard one of the 32 climate-controlled glass capsules (so no need to worry about being too warm on a summers day) takes a leisurely 30 minutes, giving you and your little ones plenty of time to spot famous landmarks across the city. Book here!
🐠80. SEA LIFE London Aquarium, South Bank🐠
Save an exclusive up to 45% off tickets with Picniq!
~ Baby changing facilities in all toilets
~ Parking in Westminster which is nearby, such as the Q-Park. SEA LIFE London is currently able to offer up to a 15% discount if you pre-book your parking at the Q-Park Westminster Car Park.
Picniq can offer you an exclusive family fun ticket to SEA LIFE London Aquarium, costing you just £55 for a family of 4! Float your way through the spectacular aquarium where you can marvel at over 500 different species of global aquatic life in the Coral Kingdom, Ocean Invaders and Rainforest Adventure zones. From sharks to penguins, coral reef inhabitants to rainforest species and octopuses too, there is so much to see at SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Book here!
🧗♂️81. Up at the O2, Greenwich🧗♂️
Save up to 12% off tickets when you book with Picniq!
~ On-site car parking available in car parks 2,3 or 4 which are non-event car parks. Hourly tariffs are applicable.
Fancy doing something really fun this Summer with the kids? How about an exhilarating outdoor climb at Up at the O2 where you can climb over the world-famous roof and enjoy the incredible views of London… from 52 metres above the ground! A variety of climbs are available, from a Daytime Climb to a Sunset Climb and a Twilight Climb too. Book here!
🌇82. The View from The Shard🌇
Save up to 38% off tickets when you book with Picniq!
~ Baby changing facilities
~ No on-site parking
See many of the fantastic landmarks from the two viewing platforms over 800 feet up in the air! With 360-degree views across the capital, the whole family will enjoy spotting famous buildings, bridges and landmarks from London’s tallest building. Whether you choose to see the sights in the light of day or opt for the romance of a twilight or evening view as the city lights twinkle below, The View from The Shard offers a unique and unforgettable experience for families of all ages. Book here!
🌸83. Kew Gardens, London🌸
Save up to 17% off tickets when you book with Picniq!
~ There is parking (£7 a day)
~ Baby changing facilities available
Kew is not only the World’s most famous botanical gardens, but it’s also the largest UNESCO World Heritage site in London! Little ones will love the Children’s Garden, designed specifically for 2-12-year-olds, a fun, interactive space to climb, run, jump and explore everything that plant needs to grow. The Hive, Treetop Walkway, Palm House, Great Pagoda and Temperate House are just a few of the many other amazing exhibits to explore at Kew Gardens. Book here!
🔮84. DreamWorks Tours: Shrek’s Adventure! London🔮
Save an exclusive up to 47% off tickets when you book with Picniq!
~ Baby changing facilities at the admissions area
~ Q-Park Westminster car park, a short distance from the attraction
DreamWorks Tours: Shrek’s Adventure! London is a brilliantly fun, interactive walkthrough experience, featuring all of your favourite Shrek characters! Along the way, you will enjoy live shows with actors, captivating storytelling and special effects along with extraordinary DreamWorks animation. This experience promises excitement and shrieks of laughter for the whole family, right the way through. Plus, play, dance and pose your way through their new Trolls World Tour Experience – musical family adventure! Book here!
💀85. The London Dungeon💀
Save an exclusive up to 47% off tickets when you book with Picniq!
With nineteen scarily true stories and two thrilling rides, The London Dungeon is a uniquely thrilling attraction. See, hear, feel and smell the chillingly amusing characters of the “bad old days” as they come to life before your eyes. This hilariously fun, but sometimes scary attraction makes a great day out. The recommended minimum age to visit The London Dungeons is 12 years old – therefore is great for families with teens! Book here!
✨86. The Crystal Maze Live Experience, London✨
Save up to 50% off tickets when you book with Picniq!
~ High quantity of paid car parks near the attraction
Dive inside London’s amazing attraction, The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in London’s West End. You can experience the outrageously popular 90’s TV show for yourself! Run around four adventure zones – industrial, Futuristic, Medieval and Aztec. In each zone, test your skills, solve mysteries and face mental and physical challenges. Enjoy 1¼ hours of daft and frantic fun that’s open to anybody aged 13 and over. At least 1 person on your team must be 18yrs or older. Again this is another perfect attraction if you are looking to do something fun with your teens in London. Book here!
💂♂️87. Tower of London💂♂️
Free £5 Picniq Voucher with every booking!
~ Baby changing facilities
~ Affordable parking options located closeby
Officially the UK’s most visited attraction and one of the world’s most famous fortresses that has served as a royal palace, prison, armoury and even a zoo – the popular Tower of London is a fun & historical family day out for the whole family. There is LOTS to see and do here, from the Crown Jewels Exhibition, Yeoman Warders, The Tower Ravens to The Royal Beasts Exhibition and The line of Kings and The White Tower too. Book here!
📸88. Madame Tussauds, London📸
Save an exclusive up to 45% off tickets when you book with Picniq!
~ Baby changing facilities available
~ 6 parking areas near attraction (charges apply)
Spanning over 14 exciting zones, more than 150 impressive lifelike wax figures await your visit! This breath-taking attraction combines glitz and glamour with incredible history, offering you the opportunity to get right under the spotlight for a snap with your favourite celeb! From film superstars to historical icons, world leaders and sporting legends, you’re sure to meet that celeb you’ve always dreamed of meeting! Book here!
🗼89. ArcelorMittal Orbit Skyline Views & Slide Tickets🗼
Free £5 Picniq Voucher with every booking!
Looking for something a little different to do in London with the kids? How does climbing the UK’s tallest sculpture and riding the world’s tallest, longest and fastest tunnel slide sound? Enjoy 178 metres of twists and turns as you take in London’s skyline at speed going down the slide from the 360-degree Skyline View platform of the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Plus, you can enjoy breath-taking views of the city and expect to see landmarks such as Canary Wharf, The Shard and St Paul’s Cathedral too. Book here!
🚤90. Thames Rockets – Captain Kidd’s Canary Wharf Voyage🚤
Save an exclusive up to 25% off tickets!
The ‘Captain Kidd’s Canary Wharf Voyage’ is the London speedboat experience for all the family, don’t leave out the Grandparents, they are welcome too! Departing from The London Eye Pier, you will pick up your lifejackets at the boarding gate before you board the 12 seated RIB. Your seat will be your window to your adventure down the Thames seeing the magnificent sights that pave the way to Canary Wharf. Count the sights as you go past and under the many unique London Bridges, you will see: London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Somerset House, London Bridge, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Gherkin, The Shard, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Cleopatra’s Needle, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Tower of London! Book here!
👑91. Buckingham Palace👑
Home of Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham Palace is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today! Although in use for official events and receptions held by The Queen, some areas of Buckingham Palace are open to visitors. Here, you and your family can enjoy dressing up as footmen in specially created livery at The Royal Mews or completing a variety of fun family activities together at The Queen’s Gallery. For more information click here!
Explore Buckingham Palace Garden with unique access this Summer and discover for yourself its sights before enjoying a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to picnic with views of the palace. Buckingham Palace Garden is open until 19th September from 10:00 to 16:15. To book tickets for this picnic opportunity click here.
🎲92. Monopoly Lifesized, West End🎲
Everybody’s favourite board game is coming to life… ‘Monopoly Lifesized’! Monopoly Lifesized is a brand new immersive, on your feet version of the world’s favourite family game brand played on a 15m x 15m lifesized monopoly board. Compete in one of a kind challenges for your chance to buy properties, solve baffling murder mysteries and step into the world of codebreakers.
Monopoly Lifesized (Classic, City and Vault boards) is suitable for anyone aged 9 and over. If someone in your team is under 9, we suggest playing on the family-friendly Junior Board. Find out more here!
🤸♂️93. Oxygen Freejumping (various locations)🤸♂️
It’s best to prepare for the worst and we all know British summertime can be a bit soggy at best. When the weather’s on the wetter side, little ones will love going wild at an indoor trampoline park. Whether it is on the interconnected trampolines, dodgeball courts, giant airbags and so much more, Oxygen Freejumping is the UK’s ultimate trampoline park playground. Head to Acton, Croydon or The O2 Arena. Find out more here!
🏰94. Kensington Palace🏰
~ baby changing facilities
~ no parking available at the palace
Take the family to see the official home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as the lovely Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Built in 1605 and a royal residence since the 17th century, it was first home to with King William III and Queen Mary II. The popular Diana Memorial Playground is the perfect place for your little ones to let off some steam and explore the stunning Italian Gardens and marvel at the many statues and fountains located within its grounds – all of which are truly fascinating. Find out more here!
🐸95. Rainforest Cafe, Piccadilly Circus🐸
~ baby changing facilities
Rainforest Cafe is an extremely exciting, fun themed restaurant in the West End’s Piccadilly Circus, the only one of its kind in the UK! Designed as an exotic jungle that recreates the best sights and sounds of the Amazon rainforest, it is the perfect restaurant for families and little ones. Whether you’re celebrating your kids birthday party or enjoying a family dining experience out of this world, Rainforest Cafe has delicious food perfect for any special occasion. Find out more here!
🍫96. M&M’s World, Leicester Square🍫
This is one for the chocolate lovers out there! As soon as you walk into this place, the sweet smell of M&M’s will hit you, which personally, I’m not complaining about. Inside you can find all sorts of M&M’s related merch such as mugs, clothes, keyrings and just about anything else you can think about! Plus, there’s lots of great photo opportunities such as this The Beatles replica. Make sure to check out the M&M wall which has EVERY colour of M&M’s you can imagine! This is such a nice attraction to visit this summer and sure to be a massive hit with anyone who loves chocolate. Find out more here!
🧙 97. Warner Bros Studio Tour London🧙
~ plenty of on-site parking available
~toilets are located throughout the attraction
Are your kids Harry Potter mad? Then Warner Bros Studio Tour is perfect for you and your little wizards. You can explore the magic of the series and get behind the scenes to discover the beautiful sets, costumes and props. You’ll also learn about the special effects and animatronics. Explore Dumbledore’s office and the Great Hall as well as many other fascinating activities. Find out more here!
🚍98. London Transport Museum🚍
~ baby changing facilities
Are your kids mad on motorbikes, crazy about cabs and batty about buses? London Transport Museum is the perfect place to bring them for a great day out! Discover the history of the iconic red London bus and black cab as well as the underground. Visit the gallery showing iconic advertising posters and artwork. There are hands-on exhibits and trails to follow that all the family can enjoy! The Stamper Trail is one of our favourites. Find out more here!
🦁99. ZSL London Zoo🦁
~baby changing facilities are available
~paid parking is available at the zoo
A wild day out this summer awaits all the family at London Zoo! There are over 750 fabulous animals to see, big, scary and small from all over the world. Listen to live talks that take place each day and explore the world of beautiful tigers, Humboldt penguins and the majestic gorillas. Land of the Lions is home to a glorious pride of lions, who live in a stunning enclosure that looks like a crumbling amphitheatre. Find out more here!
🦖100. Natural History Museum and Science Museum🦖
The South Kensington museum neighbours, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum make the perfect jam-packed, fun-filled day for families with children of all ages!
A visit to the Natural History Museum will have you learning all about the natural world through amazing exhibitions and displays! Make sure to check out the Darwin Centre where you will discover science in action and collections. The Attenborough Studio is a fascinating audio-visual venue where you can learn all about life on earth. Find out more here!
Move over to the Science Museum and you will discover wonderful exhibitions ranging from space to technology. There is something to enthral all kids of all ages, even the under 5’s who can explore space or have fun in the interactive garden. Find out more here!
With many more exciting things to see at both museums, this is a great place for a fabulous day out for all the family!
Don’t forget, that when you book attraction tickets through Picniq you will also receive an exclusive £10 0ff voucher when you spend £100 at Micro Scooters as well as a FREE 10% off VIP discount voucher to use at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire! T&Cs apply.
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