Things to Do in Barton Lane
18 attractions and days out
Parks & Play Areas
Attenborough Nature Reserve
Nestled in Beeston, this nature reserve offers families a chance to explore diverse wildlife habitats while kids can join the Wild Kids Club for outdoor adventures and discovery.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Cyril's Fun House
Young adventurers can bounce on trampolines, explore enormous ball pools and meet reptilian residents at this fully accessible indoor play centre with refreshments available on-site.
Adventure & Activity Centres
The Dovecote Barn- Cafe, Bar & Bistro
This accessible Barton venue offers onsite dining with convenient parking and facilities, though families should note there are no baby changing areas and outside food isn't permitted.
Indoor Soft Play
Wacky Warehouse Beekeeper
Let little ones climb, slide and explore this indoor play paradise on Meadow Lane while parents relax with food from the onsite restaurant, complete with parking and full facilities.
Indoor Soft Play
Little Drivers Soft Play
Young children can burn energy in this vehicle-themed indoor play centre featuring climbing frames, slides and padded equipment, plus snacks and baby-changing facilities on site.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Mystery Treasure Trail
Explore this historic estate while solving puzzles and uncovering clues in a family-friendly adventure that combines sightseeing with code-cracking fun across the stunning deer park grounds.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Pot N Kettle Ceramic Cafe
Let your family's creativity flourish at this welcoming ceramic café where everyone can paint pottery while enjoying refreshments from the onsite restaurant in fully accessible, family-friendly surroundings.
Indoor Soft Play
Hocus Pocus Indoor Play & Party Venue
Kids can burn off energy at this soft play centre on Queens Road, which features climbing frames and slides alongside an onsite café. The venue offers party packages and has excellent facilities including wheelchair access and baby changing areas.
National Parks & Reserves
Highfields Park Nottingham
This scenic Nottingham park offers beautiful lakeside walks and natural landscapes perfect for family picnics, though some paths may prove challenging for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Indoor Soft Play
Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit
Let little ones burn off energy at this Sawley Bridge indoor play centre featuring soft play equipment, an onsite restaurant, and family-friendly facilities including accessible toilets and baby changing.
Museums & Galleries
Nottingham Industrial Museum
Discover the engineering heritage of Nottingham at this fascinating museum housed within Wollaton Hall's historic stables, featuring steam engines, transport exhibits and industrial machinery with wheelchair access.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Wollaton Hall and Park
This magnificent Tudor mansion houses Nottingham's Natural History and Industrial Museums within stunning parkland perfect for family picnics, with full accessibility and dining facilities onsite.
Parks & Play Areas
Robyn's World
A welcoming community play centre in Nottingham offering accessible fun for all ages, with facilities including baby changing areas, wheelchair access and the option to bring your own picnic.
Cinema & Theatre
Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham
Enjoy blockbuster movies on impressive XPlus screens at this modern Lenton cinema, complete with snacks, accessible facilities and convenient on-site parking for families.
Bowling Alleys
Tenpin Nottingham
Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue featuring 26 lanes, laser tag arena, pool tables and arcade games, plus an onsite restaurant for refuelling between activities.
Parks & Play Areas
Rushcliffe Country Park
Explore five miles of scenic trails through meadows and wildlife habitats at this accessible Nottingham green space, welcoming families, dogs and picnickers to enjoy nature and refreshments.
Railways & Transport
Great Central Railway Nottingham
Step aboard vintage steam trains for a scenic 10-mile journey across South Nottinghamshire's picturesque countryside, complete with onsite dining and family-friendly facilities including baby changing rooms.
Castles & Palaces
Nottingham Castle
Explore this magnificent 17th-century mansion perched on its famous rock, where fascinating exhibitions showcase fine art, decorative treasures and the city's rich heritage in an accessible family setting.
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