Gloucestershire is one of the most picturesque parts of England and has numerous choices for family days out. Driving or walking through the villages of the Cotswolds is delightful, so check our list of wonderful attractions for children. Beatrice Potter’s House in Gloucester, penguins in Birdland Park, or the magical Puzzle Wood in Newland. You are really are spoilt for choice when planning a child friendly day out in Gloucestershire.
There are quite a few canal museums dotted around the country but few include a barge trip with the entrance fee. Most children enjoy a boat ride, and here at National Waterways Museum it is combined with an exploration of history and workings of canals in Cheshire's long industrial...
Not only does Westonbirt Arboretum have the largest collection of different types of trees in Britain, it knows how to make them just as beautiful and interesting to children as they are to us. In the huge, over 600 acres of parkland, there are some of the tallest, oldest and ra...
A hidden gem in the historic town of Cirencester, St Michael’s Park is a superb place for families. There are several large and very well kept grassy areas for picnics, ball games and generally relaxing. St Michael’s Park has two children’s play areas with climbing fra...
In the Forest of Dean, not far from Coleford, lies the Sculpture Trail. Here 17 permanent artworks by international artists, including David Nash, Cornelia Parker, Ian Hamilton-Finlay and Neville Gabie are spread out through a large area of ancient woodland. They range in date from 198...
The Butts Farm is a family run Rare Breeds farm. Children can join in all the activities and have real experience of farming. They can watch chicks hatching, cuddle the bunnies, feed the pigs, give lambs and goat kids their bottles and much, much more. There are also regular Pony Rides ...
