Things to do in the UK with kids - picked by real parents
Every listing tells you what parents actually want to know: price band, baby changing, buggy access, parking, indoor cover.
Why Little Adventures exists
We got fed up looking for things to do.
With a larger family, a day out is never just the ticket price. It is the petrol, the parking, the snacks, the lunch nobody agrees on, and the inevitable loo stop five minutes after you arrive.
We have driven to places that looked perfect online, only to find the car park full before we even opened the doors. We have stood in queues for attractions one child was desperate to see while the other two moaned that they wanted to be anywhere else. And do not get us started on the places with no toilets for grown-ups.
Little Adventures was built to save you that hassle. Every listing has the practical details parents actually need, so you can plan a day out that works for your whole family.
“We wanted a directory that thinks like a parent: parking, loos, food, and whether all the kids will actually enjoy it.”
— The RealParent family
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Top picks
Calshot Beach & Promenade
Long shingle spit on the edge of the New Forest with a promenade, Calshot Castle and huge Solent views - a favourite spot to watch the big ships go by.
New Forest National Park
Ancient woodland, heathland and roaming ponies across the New Forest - endless free walks, viewpoints and family-friendly picnic spots.
Windsor Great Park
Huge royal parkland with walks, gardens and deer to spot.
Free things to do
Basingstoke Canal Towpath
Traffic-free towpath walks along the Basingstoke Canal - flat, buggy-friendly and full of ducks, boats and bridges to spot with kids.
Bumps and Babies Portsmouth
Free drop-in group for parents and babies (0-12 months) hosted at Southsea Library.
California Country Park
Woodland trails and a great play area in Finchampstead.
Rainy day favourites
Applemore PlayZone (New Forest)
Multi-level indoor soft play at Applemore Health & Leisure with climbing frames, slides and a separate under-5s area.
Baby Sensory Winchester
Weekly sensory-development classes for babies from birth to 13 months, held at St Peters Church Hall.
Basildon Park
National Trust country house with parkland walks (entry paid; free with NT membership).
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