Days out near Buckinghamshire
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Experience the magic of Roald Dahl with hands on exhibits in the Gallery, and explore Buckinghamshire's rich heritage in the County Museum.
One of our favourite country houses, especially for its kid's events. Home to four generations of Rothschilds, so it's not surprising the house contents are so good (including the wine cellar!), and there's a great woodland playground and aviary.
25 acres of working steam railway and museum. Exhibits include steam engines large and small, a royal dining coach and Churchill's meeting coach. Steam train rides, Day Out with Thomas events and other transport-related weekends run through the year.
You can see the fascinating range of animals collected by Lionel Walter Rothschild, and more, in this beautiful Victorian Museum, an offshoot of London's Natural History Museum. Extensive collection, especially birds, and some interactivity.
Situated in the village where Roald Dahl lived and wrote for 36 years, the Museum was created as a home for the author's unique archive and to inspire a love of stories and creative writing. Look out especially for interesting activities and events.
Steam and diesel volunteer railway running from Chinnor to Thame Junction - an attractive 7 mile round trip along the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Lots of special event days, including Teddy Bear Days when children with bears travel free.
Historic steam-hauled narrow gauge industrial railway offering a 70 minute, 6 mile round trip, with steep gradients, sharp curves, and lots of level crossings.
Vast swathes of beautiful woodlands and chalk downland at the North end of the Chiltern Hills - panoramas, footpaths and bridleways, wildlife including deer, historical remains, spring bluebells and autumnal ancient woodland leaf displays.
This substantial farm park has a huge indoor play centre and numerous outdoor family activities, and offers a really ‘hands on’ farmyard experience.
Sizeable softplay area with the usual slides, ball pits, rope bridges, etc. plus a large and unusual selection of indoor inflatables.
Leisure pool with flumes, rapids, jets, fountains, water creek, diving pool, and children's beach area.
Bletchley Park was the site of secret British codebreaking activities during WWII and arguably the birthplace of the modern computer. There's lots to see, including various examples of the famous German Enigma cipher machines. A great day out.
32 lane ten pin bowling centre with diner and bar. Plus special glow-in-the-dark bowling sessions. Kids bumpers and ramps available. Check the web site for special kids sessions and activities.
Massive three tier playframe, dedicated zones for toddlers and for 2-5s, and electric motorbikes.
30 lane ten pin bowling. Bumpers and ramps if needed for the kids. Plus 1 American and 2 UK pool tables and amusement arcade.
Pool with a number of slides and other fun water features. The site also contains a skating rink and tenpin bowling centre (see separate listings).
Ten pin bowling at the Leisure World centre in Hemel Hempstead. 20 bowling lanes and American pool.
Combined ice rink and swimming centre. Skating courses are available.
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.
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!
The Museum is situated in the beautiful landscape of Wardown Park. Visitors can enjoy the special exhibitions and an extensive programme of events throughout the year.
24 lane tenpin bowling centre, with bar & grill, American pool, video arcade and live host for music and dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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.
26 lane ten pin bowling centre, with ramps, bumpers and lightweight balls for smaller kids. Cafe and arcade games area.
This family-friendly local museum's highlights include The Wallingford Story gallery and audio tour, a Victorian street scene with walk-in shop, pub and workshop, exhibits on the Thames at Wallingford and Roman burials, and temporary exhibitions.
The Oxford Castle site was a place of incarceration from 1071 to 1996, and the preserved buildings are now open to the public showcasing the stories of real people who passed through them: inmates, prison keepers and executioners.
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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