{"id":491,"date":"2017-04-01T20:51:29","date_gmt":"2017-04-01T20:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/?p=491"},"modified":"2017-03-16T20:56:58","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T20:56:58","slug":"toddler-days-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/2017\/04\/toddler-days-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Toddler days out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that it\u2019s the school holidays it might seem that the big kids are having all the fun! So, we\u2019ve pulled together all our favourite days out ideas<\/a> that are especially awesome for toddlers<\/p>\n

Paradise Wildlife Park \u2013 Broxbourne, Hertfordshire<\/p>\n

Take your little monkeys for a wild day out to see the primates and the big cats including the lions and tigers. The little ones will love visiting the farmyard where they can help feed the pigs, sheep and goats. Ride on the miniature railway to see what is hidden in the woodland, and burn some energy in the fantastic play areas!<\/p>\n

Museum of Childhood \u2013 London<\/p>\n

This fab museum has lots of pretty cool children’s workshops<\/a> for under 5\u2019s which include sensory storytelling inspired by much loved animal tales, and drop in arts and craft sessions. In addition there are also \u2018have a go\u2019 workshops where children can try out the childhood toys.<\/p>\n

Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park \u2013 Chelmsford, Essex<\/p>\n

Perfect for children of all ages including the little ones, there are so many cute animals to see and some you can even touch! The kids will also love burning some energy on the bouncy pillows and mini tractors and let\u2019s not forget the Pesky Pet and Magic shows. You also won\u2019t want to miss Marsh Farm\u2019s KidsFest, the fun festival made especially for kids.<\/p>\n

Adventure Wonderland \u2013 Bournemouth, Dorset<\/p>\n

This Alice in Wonderland themed adventure park is a perfect place for kids of all ages, especially toddlers. Ride the Chattanooga Choo Choo miniature railway, or let them run around at the Cheshire Cat\u2019s Castle of Adventure.<\/p>\n

Vauxhall City Farm \u2013 London<\/p>\n

A slice of the countryside in central London! If you have an hour or two to spare then head to this city farm, just a stone\u2019s throw from Vauxhall station. Home to some very friendly sheep, rabbits, horses and even alpacas!<\/p>\n

Illuminasia \u2013 Blackpool Winter Gardens, Blackpool<\/p>\n

Wonder at the colourful and magical visual experience that these beautiful large scale lanterns have created. Will you want to explore the illuminated wonder of \u2018The Deep\u2019, the underwater themed zone or head straight to \u2018The Land of The Giants\u2019 where you will be the one left feeling the size of an ant?<\/p>\n

Coram\u2019s Fields \u2013 London<\/p>\n

One of the most child friendly spaces in central London where you can only get through the gate if you have a child under 16 with you! At the park you will find a giant sandpit, an array of climbing frames to suit all ages, wheeled toys that can be borrowed, plus a city farm, all set within a walled garden.<\/p>\n

Honeybrook Farm \u2013 Wimborne, Dorset<\/p>\n

Take the little ones to Honeybrook Farm where they can meet and groom some of the farm\u2019s cuddly little creatures in Pets Corner. They can also say hello to the sheep, horses, pigs and even beautiful peacocks as well as enjoy the fantastic play areas!<\/p>\n

Paultons Park \u2013 Romsey, Hampshire<\/p>\n

Home of Peppa Pig World!<\/p>\n

Of course the ultimate day out for many under 5\u2019s is a visit to Peppa Pig World which is within Paultons Park! There are plenty of fun rides, an indoor soft play area, and you can even visit Peppa\u2019s house! Keep your eyes peeled because you may even see her walking around.<\/p>\n

LEGOLAND Windsor \u2013 Windsor, Berkshire<\/p>\n

There\u2019s so much for children of all ages at Legoland and there\u2019s plenty to explore even if you\u2019re just taking little children. With lots of creative lego engineering and over 55 rides and attractions, the under 5\u2019s will especially love the \u2018Atlantis Submarine Voyage\u2019 which is a magical underwater adventure, seeing landmarks from all over the world in miniature lego form and the thrilling rides!<\/p>\n

Forest Fairy Tales \u2013 Nationwide<\/p>\n

All around the country in local woodlands fairy tales are being brought to life by the Forestry Commission. Discover landscapes with babbling brooks, tree glades, enchanting sculptures, fairy dens and giant chairs for storytelling. Download our top secret fairy spotting guide and click below to find the nearest magical adventure in a forest near you!<\/p>\n

Rugrats and Halfpints \u2013 Banbury, Oxfordshire<\/p>\n

Rugrats and Halfpints is a fun and educational soft play and sensory centre. Small children will love the sensory bubble tubes, touch walls and projected imagery. The soft play fun includes slides, tunnels, swings and interactive features.<\/p>\n

Gulliver\u2019s World \u2013 Warrington, Gullivers Land \u2013 Milton Keynes, Gulliver\u2019s Kingdom \u2013 Matlock<\/p>\n

These three fabulous family run theme parks are especially designed for children aged between 2 -13 years with plenty to do for those thrill seeking little ones! Highlights include a dinosaur and farm park, a Splash Zone perfect for those warm summer days, and an action packed Nerf Zone! Do check the individual parks for specific attractions as they do vary across the three locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Now that it\u2019s the school holidays it might seem that the big kids are having all the fun! So, we\u2019ve pulled together all our favourite days out ideas that are especially awesome for toddlers Paradise Wildlife Park \u2013 Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Take your little monkeys for a wild day out to see the primates and the … Continue reading “Toddler days out”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,56,66,78,42],"tags":[54,87,62,64],"class_list":["post-491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-activities","category-children","category-fun","category-ideas","category-outdoor-play","tag-activities","tag-family","tag-fun","tag-ideas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=491"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":492,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/491\/revisions\/492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddyzone.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}