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Chaddesden Park
Chaddesden Park has been a popular open space for the community for over 70 years. The brook and water play area, which has recently replaced the paddling pool, are favourite spots. The bluebells and cherry trees in the spring make the park even more picturesque. There are lots of sports facilities in the park, including a BMX track, football and...
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Markeaton Park - Derby
Markeaton Park has over 207 acres of parkland and is one of Derby's largest parks attracting over one million visitors a year making it one of the most popular parks in the East Midlands. The Park offers a wide range of activities and attractions for people of all ages.
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Bluebell Dairy - Derby
Come and Play on our Play Area with all sorts of climbing frames, swings and trampolines. Meet and feed all our animals including: Peppa the Pot Bellied Pig Twinkle the donkey and Miss Molly the Shetland Pony Sarah the Sheep and her lambs Our Playful Goats Our Chickens, Ducks and their chicks All our Guinea Pigs And not to forget our latest...
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Kedleston Hall
Take a trip back in time to the 1760s at this spectacular Neo-classical mansion framed by historic parkland. Designed for lavish entertaining and displaying an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture and original furnishings, Kedleston is a stunning example of the work of architect Robert Adam. Admission: Whole property: Adult:...
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Elvaston Castle
Set four miles south-east of the city of Derby is Elvaston Castle Country Park, a picturesque site featuring over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens. At the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle - a Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s, based on the original house dating back to 1633. Wyatt's...
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Wild Park Brailsford - Derby
Only 10 minutes from Derby and Ashbourne, Wild Park Brailsford is the Midlands Premier Paintball, Laser Tag and Quad Bike Trekking Centre. Established by Richard & Jenny Else in 1989, with day to day running recently passed to their three sons, Jake, Jody and Jamie, Wild Park Brailsford has built up an enviable reputation for professionalism...
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Attenborough Nature Reserve - Beeston
Attenborough Nature Centre is an award winning Visitor and Education facility surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve. Situated within easy reach of Nottingham and Derby the Centre provides a “lifeline to the natural world”. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Weekends 9am - 6pm Last orders 30 minutes...
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Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre - Swadlincote
Welcome to the Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre The centre is located in the heart of England with major cities such as Birmingham and Nottingham only a 40 minute drive away. It is open throughout the year for recreational Skiing, Snowboarding and Blading with lessons available for every standard. PRICING: Ski After School Club Single ski...
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Wollaton Hall & Park - Nottingham
Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, designed by Robert Smythson and completed in 1588, it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton's Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, a vibrant...
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Hicks Lodge National Forest Cycle Centre
Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and creating exciting new trails for you to enjoy. From tearaway toddlers getting their first taste of cycling to young teens perfecting their skills or families walking the dog, we’ve got a great day out just waiting for you… Admission: ...
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Shobnall Leisure Complex
Admission: Crazy Golf, Per Person, Per Round: £1.90 Pitch and Putt, per person, per round including Equipment: Adults £2.70 Junior or Senior Citizen £1.50 Deposits required for both sets of clubs. Access to the skate and play facilities is free! Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 9am to 10pm ...
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Branston Water Park
Lakes formed from the flooding of a disused gravel pit, surrounded by woodland, wetland and meadow that supports a wide range of wildlife, with one mile surfaced path around the lake. There is a children's play area and toilets on site (including a disabled toilet). Ample parking with disabled bays. Local groups include model boating and angling...
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Tree Tops Activity Centre
We have a 5-a-side all weather pitch. Perfect for football, cricket and range of other activities. We host a weekly indoor 8-a-side cricket league in winter, for more information, head on over to our Treetops. Admission: Over 3s £4.95 Under 3s £3.95 Check out Toddler Time, too! Opening Times: Open 7 days...
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CONKERS
Enjoy the Great Outdoors at Conkers! Take it slow and explore the 120 acres of maturing woodlands, lakes, ponds and play areas - or go wild and take the 18 stage Assault course challenge. Indoors there’s lots and lots to experience - and the weather can’t spoil your fun. Delve into the life of a British Woodland with over 100 indoor...
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Manor Farm and Woodland - Loughborough
We still have the delightful donkeys as well as so many other wonderful animals - most of them rescued - and, of course, one of the largest collections of owls from around the World – you can even hold one! Our indoor and outdoor play areas offer something for everyone in all weathers. Enjoy our Young Farmers’ Play Barn and Fort...
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Crich Tramway Village - Matlock
Voted East Midlands ‘Best Day Out’ by viewers of BBC East Midlands Today, Crich Tramway Village has developed into one of Derbyshire's most unique family attractions. Trams run to and fro down a cobbled street past the former Derby Assembly rooms before passing under the Bowes-Lyon Bridge and climbing a mile and a half of track that...
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Matlock Farm Park
Matlock Farm Park is set in part of a 600 acre working farm with pony trekking, loads of animals to see and interact with and all in all providing a great day out with variety activities for all the family. Here at Matlock Farm Park, we are open all year round and hope to give you a wonderful visit in the fresh air and tranquility of the...
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Carsington Water
Carsington Sports and Leisure have been providing training courses for professionals and amateur enthusiasts for many years in water based activities. We offer training in a wide variety of disciplines, using a diverse fleet of modern equipment. The centre is a Royal Yachting Association (R.Y.A.) recognised training centre, and also a...
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Ashbourne Recreation Ground
Derbyshire Dales District Council is delighted to manage and maintain Ashbourne Recreation Ground and Memorial Gardens.The District Council provides facilities in this town centre haven for local bowls, cricket, football and rugby clubs (contact details below) and a multi-use games area for 5-a-side football, tennis and...
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Nottingham Ghost Walk
Welcome, fellow spirit, and join us, as we reveal the ghostly secrets of this ancient city of Nottingham! In the shadows of the Castle, in a graveyard, and underground in the living sandstone rock, we weave our web of chilling tales. Rich and poor, noble and treacherous, young and old, Nottingham’s ghosts all await you (quite literally...
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Nottingham Heroes and Villains Tour
Touring the key sites of interest in the City, you will hear fascinating and intriguing tales of Nottingham’s past, focusing on the principal characters of interest throughout time - Nottingham’s “Heroes and Villains”! And we of course look in detail ‘behind the legend’ of Nottingham's most famous character, ...
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Si5 Spymissions - Nottingham
SpyMissions is a series of puzzles and challenges set aboard the battle cruiser UNS Steadfast. It has a brilliant storyline which brings it to life, from covertly boarding the vessel to the adrenaline-fuelled escape! making it the most exciting experience you will ever have. Si5 SpyMissions is the Ultimate Spy Experience.SpyMissions is a...
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The Adrenalin Jungle
The Adrenalin Jungle offers the very best in outdoor entertainment offering you a wide selection of events from paintball, quad biking, 4×4 off road, archery, assault course, blindfold driving and and many more activities available to the general public, works events, birthdays in fact any occasion in the Nottingham, Derby, Leicester,...
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Great Central Station - Loughborough
Voted number 12 on the list of the 50 greatest railway journeys in the world the Great Central Railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails. Trains run every weekend of...
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Archery Legends
Take to the targets with amazing equipment, channel your inner Robin Hood and feel firsthand what it’s like to shoot like a legend… Green tights optional. Archery Legends is a one-of-a-kind, arrow shooting, bow twanging, indoor archery activity centre for everyone who would like to try shooting a bow and arrow. Discover the...
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Gullivers Kingdom - Matlock Bath
From the moment you enter Gulliver's you enter another world where your imagination can roam free. Gulliver's Matlock Bath is nestled in a stunning hillside location where much of the magic comes from the amazing scenery and views. You can get away from it all and enter a world of wonder and fantasy, where anything is possible and your imagination...
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The Heights of Abraham
Welcome to one of the Peak District’s oldest and most popular days out, an attraction where stunning natural beauty is matched by human achievement and the historic blends seamlessly with the futuristic. Since first opening its gates to visitors in 1780 the Heights of Abraham has remained one of the Peak District’s most popular...
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Hall Leys Park
This superb District Council park in the heart of Matlock celebrated its centenary year in 2011. In 2014 Hall Leys Park gained its seventhconsecutive Green Flag award from the Keep Britain Tidy Group, making it officially one of the best parks in the whole of the UK. Admission: Free to visit. Opening Times: ...
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Rosliston Forestry Centre
Discover Rosliston Forestry Centre. From quiet walks to action-packed family fun, uncover nature at its best. Enjoy tranquil peace or experience exhilarating outdoor activities, many of them free. Share a family day out. Match your mood… reflect the seasons. Rosliston’s mix of woodland and meadow, ponds and play areas offer the...
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Floralands Farm Park - Lambley
Floralands Farm Park including Maize Maze in Nottingham offers a great day trip for families. There are lots of animals including donkeys, llamas, pigs, lambs, pygmy goats and highland cattle and also animals to hold. Floralands Farm Park and Maize Maze has play equipment and even a miniature railway runs on selected days between April and...
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The National Memorial Arboretum
With so much to see and do here, it helps to plan your day in advance. Prepare yourself for a memorable visit with our helpful guidance, local knowledge and travel information. We are open daily (except Christmas Day) from 9am until 5pm and dusk in winter months. Entry into the Arboretum grounds is free but donations are appreciated. ...
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Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Situated just 10 minutes away from Nottingham city centre, yet feels a world away, Holme Pierrepont Country Park is set in 270 acres of beautiful parkland.With excellent water facilities, accommodation, a campsite, Family Fun Park, Life Fitness Gym and marvellous nature trails for cycling and walking, Holme Pierrepont...
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Bradgate Park
BRADGATE PARK is a historic former Medieval Deer Park created from Charnwood Forest and was first enclosed as a hunting park around 800 years ago. For many centuries, it formed part of the Leicestershire Estates of the Grey family and the Earls of Stamford. Even now, though only six miles from the centre of Leicester, certain...
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Bosworth Battlefield and Country Park - Nuneaton
Visit the location of the Battle of Bosworth. Re-live this famous turning point in British history - the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty! In Leicestershire on an August morning just over five centuries ago the armies of Richard III and Henry Tudor faced each other on Ambion Hill. The battle that followed -...
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Snowdome - Tamworth
SnowDome opened its doors as the first real snow indoor venue in the UK in 1994. Originally the SnowDome was developed and operated by a regional company that also operated other leisure businesses. In 1994 the venue featured: * The 170metre main snow slope * Aspens Lounge Bar * Tirol...
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KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
This picturesque fortified mansion was built for Lord Hastings, who was dramatically seized and executed by Richard III in 1483. Hastings’ descendants still believe they have a direct line to the throne of England.
Explore the atmospheric moated remains, the fine gatehouse, and complete corner tower of this brick-built mansion, which have been...
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Beacon Park
Beacon Park is set in more than 70 acres of beautiful gardens and open space. Museum Gardens is the formal part of the park. With its stunning floral displays and avenue of trees, along with the centrepiece fountain, statues of Captain Smith of the Titanic, King Edward VII, and Erasmus Darwin, it is a must-see on your visit. Green Flag...
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Sherwood forest fun park
We are a family run business which dates back five generations of the Turvill family. We cater for families and children and our friendly and helpful staff aim to provide you with an inexpensive fun day out in one of the most beautiful locations - Sherwood Forest. We are situated at the entrance to Sherwood Country Park, and within ten minutes...
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Sherwood Forest Country Park
The legendary stomping-ground of Robin Hood, this 450 acre country park is now part of the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve and home to a fascinating eco-system. The forest has 900 veteran oak trees including England's Tree of the Year 2014, The Major Oak. Browse around the Visitor Centre shops or relax after a stroll in the Forest Table...
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GO APE Sherwood Pines - Nottinghamshire
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
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Hardwick Hall
One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses Spectacular Tudor treasure house Built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman Outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries Fine historic...
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GO APE Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - Rugeley
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK. The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
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Willow Tree Family Farm - Shirebrook
The activities of Willow Tree Family Farm are diverse, covering animal husbandry to Forest Schools, youth work to mentoring adults & children with low self-esteem and confidence. Known as a family attraction, a diamond on the outskirts of Shirebrook, Willow Tree Farm attracts hundreds of visitors each year. People come to enjoy Willow Tree...
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Chatsworth Farmyard & Adventure Playground
Welcome to our home, set in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in our shops, restaurants and award winning Farm shop, or explore our beautiful 1000 acre park. The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a...
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Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall has welcomed visitors for hundreds of years and never fails to enchant. Set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park, parts of the house date from the 12th century, sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, and overlooking the River Wye. Haddon Hall is CLOSED to the public in January, February, March...
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Bakewell Recreation Ground
The Recreation Ground provides fun and enjoyment for people of all ages. It is set in 5.25 hectares of land, and has great outdoor sporting facilities. Fringing the town centre, the Recreation Ground is easily accessible from Bakewell's car parks, including the large car park on the other side of theRiver Wye (footbridge access) at the...
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Churnet Valley Railway
An afternoon on a steam train is always a great idea for a family day out in staffordshire - especially if the kids are completely hooked on our good friend Thomas the Tank Engine. Childrens events held throughout the year featuring Barney Buffers and Churnet Valley's very own bear, Knotty Ted.
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Abbey Park - Leicester
Abbey Park is Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city centre. The River Soar divides this beautiful park into two distinct areas: On the western side of the river are the fascinating Abbey Grounds with the remains of the twelfth century Leicester Abbey, and the ruins of Cavendish House, a seventeenth...
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White Post Farm Centre
For 20 years we’ve been entertaining millions of kids and adults, giving them the chance to get up close to thousands of friendly animals, like chicks, llamas, rabbits, cows and pigs & meerkats. The farm’s open every day of the year (Apart from Christmas Day & Boxing Day!) and with lots to do, rain or shine, it’s perfect...
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Gorse Hill City Farm - Leicester
Gorse Hill City Farm (registered charity no.1000575) covers 14 acres on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre. It is open every day of the year and receives over 40 000 visitors a year. The farm is home to a wide variety of animals including rare-breed pigs, cattle, sheep, guinea pigs and rabbits as well as a team of 5 human staff, 4 of...
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Foxfield Railway
The Foxfield Light Railway is one of the UK’s earliest heritage railways. The line was built in the 1890’s and unlike many lines which follow valleys, the Foxfield Railway maintains a 5½ mile round journey which boldly crosses open moorland, hills and woodland. This results in spectacular sounds and sights as the locomotives...
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Ash End House Farm - Middleton
Ash End House Farm is a family owned farm which has been operating as a Childrens Farm for over 25 years. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and educational hands on experience for children of all ages. We are open to the general public and specialize in guided tours for school parties and play groups. We are a small, family owned childrens farm,...
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Bosworth Water Trust
With a range of heritage, family-fun, camping and adventure activity offerings, there's something for everyone in the family - from grand-parents, to mum & dad, teens, young ones and even toddlers. Dogs are also welcome too. Admission:2015 Prices: £1 to £5 per car, parking and partial access. Rest is Pay and Play, like Crazy Golf...
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Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in and near to the city of Coventry, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
We provide information on outdoor pursuits by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level outdoor pursuits browsing.
If you cannot find what outdoor pursuits like by city level here, please use the home page search box for more detailed searching outdoor pursuits options.
If you think we have missed somewhere you would like to see in this category, or you spot any incorrect information then please let us know by e-mail or by using the contact us form provided.
there is also featured outdoor play areas and everything related to outside play, this could include rope bridges, climbing frames and paddling pools in Coventry.
