Days out near Windsor
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Extreme Motion is Alexandra Gardens' activities centre; it has bike hire, a skate park and mini-golf. At the weekend, there's also a bungee trampoline and zorbing balls.
Still one of the Queen's favourite and most used residences, Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. The state apartments, chapel and collections are superb. This is a must-see attraction.
Ice rink offering family sessions, disco sessions for the "young clubber", and serious training for the dedicated skater.
Frantic and extensive theme park, which is a firm favourite of younger kids. There are more rides for 3-8s than in other parks, and the big rides aren't too extreme for those a little older. Look out as well for the great stunt shows on the lake.
Children and adults can shoot it out with your friends in a safe indoor arena, using some of the most advanced laser tag guns around. Similar to paintball, but no bruises, mud or mess!
Massive three tier playframe, dedicated zones for toddlers and for 2-5s, and electric motorbikes.
Large watersports club offering windsurfing, sailing, paddle sports, paddle boarding and powerboat training.
Ever thought you might be more closely related to the apes than your biology teacher made out? If you're itching to swing, climb and crawl through the trees, head to Go Ape for an outdoor, tree-top adventure and let out your inner monkey.
Classic modern funfair provided by Irvin's Funfairs at Stanwell Recreation Ground.
There’s much that's new at Odds Farm Park in 2012, including the giant new indoor playbarn! As usual, you can also meet new babies, enjoy animal activities and demonstrations, and have fun on the many rides. It's a fun packed day out!
Leisure centre with artificial outdoor ski slope and Olympic-sized ice rink. There are also toboggan and, for groups only, sno-tube runs.
24 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 15 American pool tables and amusement arcade.
A traditional rowing regatta on the Saturday and a dragon boat festival on the Sunday.
Superb motoring and aviation museum located at what remains of the world's first purpose built motor racing circuit. Ideally go on a big event day when you can be driven round the ciruit in a classic car and enjoy a variety of special displays.
Play Centre with two tier playframe indoors, and playground, mini-climbing wall and ride-ons outdoors. Cafe.
The Ceramics Cafe offers you the opportunity to create something that is uniquely yours. Starting with a plain white clay object, you paint on your design using ceramic under-glazes; it is then fired in the kiln and ready for collection in 2-4 days.
Huge softplay barn in the grounds of the beautiful Syon House, with three tier playframe, dedicated zones for toddlers and 2-5s, electric motorbikes and an outdoor 'Adventure Assault Course'.
Fantastic palace and gardens steeped in Royal History, and especially associated with Henry VIII. Children particularly like the costumed guided tours, kitchens and maze. Also look out for kids activities and events.
Wacky Warehouse softplay venues are attached to family pubs, and have play structures with aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides, and toddler-only areas with squishy squashy shapes. Check out Wacky Warehouse's website for kids activity sessions.
Painshill is a beautiful and tranquil 158 acre Georgian Grade 1 listed landscape with a working vineyard, 14 acre lake, garden follies and frequent events and activities for children.
Discover bees and learn about bee-keeping: get to understand these fascinating insects and what you can do to help them; see what bees produce and why they are important to us.
Wacky Warehouse softplay venues are attached to family pubs, and have play structures with aerial runs, cargo nets and astro slides, and toddler-only areas with squishy squashy shapes. Check out Wacky Warehouse's web site for kids activity sessions.
Mini-farm and playbarn, with chipmunks, goats, miniature horses, rabbits, pigs and sheep. 6,000 square feet of internal play space with giant 3 lane slide, ball pond, ball cannons, mini-football court and separate toddler area.
The Ceramics Cafe offers you the opportunity to create something that is uniquely yours. Starting with a plain white clay object, you paint on your design using ceramic under-glazes; it is then fired in the kiln and ready for collection in 2-4 days.
A classic pottery cafe - choose your items and paint your designs; come back in 5 days once they're glazed and fired to collect the finished articles.
Leisure pool with flumes, rapids, jets, fountains, water creek, diving pool, and children's beach area.
300 acres of beautiful, world renowned, scientifically important, botanic gardens. More than 40,000 plant species, stunning glasshouses, an 18m high canopy walk amongst the trees, a Japanese pagoda, and lots of space to play.
Steam power comes alive at London's Kew Bridge Steam Museum: pumping engines are in steam every weekend, and London's only steam railway runs every Sunday from April to October.
The Ceramics Cafe offers you the opportunity to create something that is uniquely yours. Starting with a plain white clay object, you paint on your design using ceramic under-glazes; it is then fired in the kiln and ready for collection in 2-4 days.
Attractive tudor manor house and gardens. There are two mazes, and arts, gardening, kids and carriage driving activities are spread across its open season. The house tours are guided, and refreshments are available.
16 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 11 American and 3 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
25m swimming pool with wave machine and tropical feel. A teaching pool is also open at certain times for younger swimmers.
28 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 16 American and 1 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
This sizeable funfair with a good range of rides for children both big and small comes to Cassiobury Park in Watford.
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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