Days out near Southend-on-Sea
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30 lane ten pin bowling. Bumpers and ramps if needed for the kids. Glow-in-the-dark, dance club feel, 'Cosmic Bowling' at selected times. Plus 10 American and 2 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
Contemporary arts studios offering ceramic painting and other creative activities.
Fantasy castle themed three tier structure with drop slide, astra slide, battle zone arena, traversing climbing walls and toddler arena.
Two tier laser play venue for ages 7-11, with various game formats, co-located with softplay. Each player wears a specially designed pack, that records individual scores based on how many times he/she shoots other players and is shot him/herself.
Contemporary arts studios offering ceramic painting and other creative activities.
Farm attraction within the Marsh Farm Country Park, with various animals to see and pet, daily demonstrations from the farm rangers (including lambing and shearing in season), plus play areas and a tractor trailer ride.
12,000 sq ft of fun, with four play structures, the UK's only climable volcano, a sports arena, show area, and multiple party rooms.
26 lane ten pin bowling centre, with ramps, bumpers and lightweight balls for smaller kids. Cafe and arcade games area.
Farm park and craft village with outdoor and indoor adventure playgrounds, tractor rides, a miniature railway, large animal feeding and small animal handling.
An award winning maritime heritage destination with great attractions, iconic buildings, historic ships to explore, and a vibrant programme of events and activities. Our favourites are the tour of HM Submarine Ocelot and the 'Big Space'.
Themed school holiday activities for all the family focused around the RNLI Historic Lifeboat Collection, with interactive storytelling, arts and crafts, and an activity trail every day.
'Monkey Maze' is a three storey 'jungle' for 4-12 year olds, with slides, a rope bridge, rope swings, rollers and spooky caves. There's a separate 'Tots Town' play area for under 5s. , and a Sports Zone.
Victorian coastal defence fort set in parkland next to the River Thames, housing small military and aviation museums. Look out for the displays of enthusiasts' military vehicles on special open days
Family run pottery painting studio, cafe and small soft play area. Create colourful ceramics for yourself or as a gift, from fun mugs or plates to unique personalised gifts. All materials, advice and help provided.
Danbury Country Park is set within the grounds of Danbury Palace and offers a blend of ornamental gardens and lakes, together with adjoining woodland and meadows. The rangers organise family activities throughout the year.
Enjoy a day out skiing at the longest artifical ski slope in the southeast, plus a 700m toboggan run and 80m sno-tube track. Lessons are available for beginners and novices. For ages 4+.
This 1920s former pumping station is now home to numerous power-related exhibits, including a magnificent triple-expansion Lilleshall steam engine. It also has a model village and miniature steam railway.
An adventure park where children and adults can ride, drive and operate full size construction machinery! Plus various digger themed and other rides.
Explore this historic fort, which protected London's seaward approch from the 16th century through to WWII.
A great place for the kids to let off steam: this two tier playframe has aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides, and a toddler-only area with squishy squashy shapes. Check out Wacky Warehouse's website for kids activity sessions.
For eighteen generations, this Tudor house has been home to the Petre family. It substantially retains its original Tudor appearance and has 10 acres of enclosed gardens and a 'stew pond', originally used to store live fish for use in the kitchen!
Proper karting on mini tracks for 4-11s and the big track for 12-16s. It's electric karts for the 4-7s and petrol for the 8-16s. Selected days only; the children can just arrive and drive.
Have a fun family afternoon visiting the horses, ponies, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep and other animals: get up close in the petting area, relax in the picnic area and enjoy the play area with bouncy castle.
Karting for 8 year olds and up - 15 minute sessons, with speeds upto 70mph at the senior level, just 2 inches off the ground. This 900m track is both fast and challenging.
Whitstable's unique coastal community and seafaring traditions are the main themes of the town's lively museum, with special features on oysters, diving and shipping.
The only indoor play centre at the Lakeside shopping centre, with substantial multi-level play structures and a day nursery.
28 acres that combine the fun and animals of a farm park with the historic buildings and interest of a rural heritage attraction. There are lots of kids attractions and activities, including soft play, tractor trailer rides and pig racing!
An attractive park encompassing woodland, grassland and lakes. Particularly good in Spring as the wildflowers blossom and wildlife flourishes. Activities include trails, biking, sports, fishing, picnics, barbecues and a model railway and boat club.
This is one of Kent's larger indoor play centres. In addition to the main playframe, there's a dedicated area for under 4s and a ride on track for those who want to race around. While the children play, grown ups can relax in the 60 seater cafe.
Family run pottery painting studio with an art gallery that showcases local artists at affordable prices.
A superb castle set in a lake, steeped in history and surrounded by 500 acres of glorious parkland. Additional fun for the kids includes a maze, a grotto, toddler and adventure playgrounds, and a sizeable aviary. A great day out for all the family!
Medieval activities and family entertainment, features thrilling twice-daily jousting tournaments from knights on horseback, with medieval weapons and displays, all set against the historic backdrop of the 900-year old castle.
Take a fun day out in the Essex countryside, with animals big and small, playgrounds, rides, inflatables, slides, soft play, pony rides, animated shows and many special events.
This coastal museum features the story of the Victorian seaside resort of Herne Bay and its surrounding area, with exciting finds from nearby Reculver Roman Fort.
Stamp, rub or print your own greetings card to take home, inspired by the Collecting Prints exhibition.
Take a self-guided tour (child and adult versions available) of this, still furnished, bunker that would have been a Regional Government HQ housing upto 600 military and civil personnel in the event of a nuclear war.
One of the UK's leading zoos, set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, with more than 260 animals, 50 daily displays, 4 playgrounds, softplay, 2 road trains and more.
Whether you’re a tourist visiting the UK with your family, or live locally and are taking time out with the kids, Fred’s Days Out provides a comprehensive what’s on guide plus in-depth information on attractions and places to visit: castles, exhibitions, events, indoor play, museums, shows, theme parks, tours, zoos and many, many, more things to do!
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