Find the Best Indoor Activities for Kids Near Me

The weather outside can make the prospect of entertaining the kids daunting. And the thoughts of another weekend cooped up inside with bored shenanigans and complaints doesn’t inspire many of us with glee.

Here are our suggestions for answering the cry for indoor activities for kids near you.

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Indoor Activities for Kids Near Me – What Can We Do?

In the UK there are a huge range of options when searching for “indoor activities for kids near me”. You just need to know where you look.

Browse our list, see what takes your fancy, and then use our pointers to find one near you...

• Aquariums: Keep the fish wet and the family dry by heading in to the underwater world of one of our many aquariums. There are too many to list, but every region of the country has at least one. These include the Blue Reef Aquariums, Blue Planet for shark lovers, the Sealife Centres, and the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth which is the UK’s largest.

• Museums and Exhibitions: There’s plenty to learn and discover in any of the plethora of museums the country has to offer. Whether your kids are in to the Romans, the Egyptians, transport, wars or science, there will be a museum for them. Pique their curiosity without breaking the bank by choosing to visit one of the nation’s free museums.

• Cinemas: Sometimes nothing beats a trip to the movies. Grab some popcorn and head to your local cinema. Check out if they have cheaper showings for kids. These are often earlier in the morning, not quite the newest releases, but just the same cinema experience anyway.

• Soft Play: It may not be your favourite spot as a parent but it’ll be sure to burn off some of that energy that’s frazzling your nerves. Grab a coffee and let the monkeys run wild whilst you look on. You can be sure there’s at least one near you.

• Steam Trains: When it’s cold outside, a trip on board a steam train can delight and entertain. The country is dotted with a plethora of heritage railways, you just need to find your local one. This site will help you.

• Trampoline Parks: Excellent for getting the kids worn out, they’ll enjoy bouncing and bounding around a huge area. If you’ve got particularly little ones you may discover toddler hours on weekday mornings in term time when the smallest bouncers can bounce safely away from the big kids.

• Bowling: Don’t forget that traditional family favourite of bowling! Even the smallest family members can have a go by using a ball ramp. Even better, not many alleys insist you wear the delightful red-blue shoes anymore.

• Theatre: In the last decade the number of theatre shows designed specifically for kids and families has exploded. Check out your local theatre to see what they are showing, and get your kids mesmerised by a show away from their screens.

• Science Centres: If you’ve got kids with inquisitive minds and hands that love to fiddle and experiment, then you need to take them to your nearest science centre. Not always that well publicised, there are some excellent science centres around the country where your kids can have indoor hands-on fun. The Glasgow Science Centre, Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, We the Curious, Bristol, Life Science Centre Newcastle, and the Observatory Science Centre, in Herstmonceux in East Sussex are just a few!

• Climbing Centres: If they are climbing the walls at home, get them out and let them do it for real. Along with trampoline parks, climbing centres where you can pay and play are growing in number around the country. Use this search facility to find one near you.

• Swimming: And of course, there’s always swimming. If you’re going to get wet in the winter weather, at least do it properly! Kids love being able to swim as a family, so pack up your towels and head to your local pool.

Don’t let the cold and wet weather ruin your family fun. Get out, but do so indoors, where everyone can enjoy something different away from the four walls of home.

We believe your little ones deserve the very best care. That's why our local network of babysitters are personally checked and picked by our family for your family www.sitters.co.uk.