There’s simply loads to do for a family day out if you’re planning to head to Milton Keynes. Bletchley Park is a really interesting place to start – not only are the grounds impressive and perfect for a stretch of the legs after any long car journeys, Bletchley also has a fascinating history of its own which you can find all about at its on-site museum. Bletchley was home to the famous Enigma code-breakers during the Second World War and their story is told at the museum as well as the revolutionary impact of some of their discoveries including the invention of the modern computer! For a totally different type of activity why not head over to Airkix an indoor skydiving and body flying centre where children of 4 years and up can experience the sensation of flying through the skies with the help of fully qualified instructors. And Woburn Safari Park is a must for families having a day out in the Milton Keynes area – probably the best animal park in the country, with a huge variety of beasts from around the globe, Woburn offers a unique chance to see them out in ‘the wild’. Drive-through safari routes through the animals’ enclosures are particularly exciting though you might have to kiss goodbye to your windscreen-wipers at the monkeys’ enclosure!
A park with a lake is always an attraction for a walk with children and the Willen Lakeside Park South in Milton Keynes is better endowed than most. There are two play areas and during the summer months they also set up a bouncy castle. A big hit with the kids is the miniature railways, w...
The Safety Centre in Milton Keynes has a Hazard Alley designed specifically for children aged 7-12. It is the first purpose-built interactive centre where children can experience hazardous scenarios in perfect safety. They show children how to identify everyday hazards and develop safe strate...
HULA stands for ‘The home for unwanted and lost animals’ and it seems the gorgeous animals here have lessons on how to look irresistably appealing. They do a fantastic job here and will be delighted if you do succumb to the blandishments of one of their homeless hamsters or cute ...
The Stables in Milton Keynes is a theatre, which offers a really full range of entertainment from classical music to plays and puppeteering. For children the highlight will be their Christmas production, which this year (2010) is an unusual adaptation of a Christmas Carol. Click on t...
