Things to Do in BISHOP MIDDLEHAM

⭐ 4.7 2.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hardwick Park

Enjoy classic outdoor games in beautiful meadowland while the kids run free at this accessible park offering refreshments, picnic spots, and a warm welcome to dogs and pushchairs alike.

⭐ 5.0 3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Dragonflies Durham

Creative workshops combining hands-on crafts and sensory activities designed to spark imagination and learning in young children, with an on-site café for refreshments.

⭐ 4.9 4.7 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Durham Treasure Trail

Follow cryptic clues around Durham's historic centre on this interactive family quest that reveals hidden gems and fascinating local secrets as you explore together.

⭐ 4.3 5.6 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Spennymoor Leisure Centre

Make a splash at this family-friendly leisure centre featuring a thrilling waterslide and wave machine. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing rooms, plus an onsite restaurant or bring your own picnic.

⭐ 4.6 6.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Wynyard Woodland Park Planetarium

Journey through the cosmos at this fascinating planetarium where families can explore celestial wonders and learn about our universe together, with an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your visit.

⭐ 4.7 6.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

South Durham Gymnastics

An active play venue where little ones can bounce, climb and tumble in a safe environment, with baby-changing facilities and pushchair access throughout for families with young children.

⭐ 4.3 6.5 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre

This accessible leisure facility in Beveridge Arcade welcomes families with baby changing rooms and wheelchair-friendly amenities for an active day out in County Durham.

⭐ 4.6 6.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Durham Botanic Garden

Explore exotic flora from rainforests to deserts plus fascinating creepy-crawlies including tarantulas at this international plant collection. Family facilities include restaurant, picnic areas and parking.

⭐ 4.6 7.1 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TopGear Karting

Race through an electrifying indoor karting circuit featuring dramatic lighting effects and a pumping disco soundtrack, perfect for young drivers aged 9 and up seeking thrills in Durham.

⭐ 4.7 7.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Oriental Museum

Discover fascinating artefacts from across Asia at Durham's specialist collection, featuring accessible facilities and onsite parking—perfect for families exploring Eastern cultures together.

⭐ 4.3 7.3 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Planet Leisure

Multiple family activities under one roof at this Newton Aycliffe entertainment venue on Maple Way, featuring tenpin bowling lanes, an indoor ice rink, play zones and dining facilities.

⭐ 4.5 7.5 mi away

Sailing & Kayaking

Wear Canoes

Paddle along the river with your family at this beginner-friendly canoeing spot just outside Durham, welcoming children aged six and up for fun on the water whatever their skill level.

⭐ 4.6 7.6 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Durham Climbing Centre

Challenge your family to scale exciting indoor walls at this climbing centre on Meadowfield Industrial Estate, with convenient onsite parking though limited facilities available.

⭐ 4.4 7.6 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Prince Bishop River Cruiser

Embark on a scenic river journey from Durham's historic Elvet Bridge, with onboard dining available as you cruise along the waterway and admire the city's stunning riverside views.

⭐ 4.2 7.7 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Infinite Air Trampoline Park

Let active kids burn off energy across a vast indoor bouncing arena at Durham's New Ferens Park, where snacks keep everyone fueled for action-packed trampoline fun.

🎟️Indoor Soft Play

Funky Monkeys 7.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Funky Monkeys

This wheelchair-accessible indoor play venue features soft play equipment, onsite dining and baby facilities including changing rooms, with convenient parking at the Tesco Extra location.

⭐ 4.3 7.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Ruff N Tumble Adventure World

Exciting multi-storey soft play centre where under-12s can climb, slide and explore thrilling obstacles including drop slides and foam cannons, plus an onsite restaurant for refreshments.

⭐ 4.6 7.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Horden Welfare Park

This community green space offers outdoor play areas and onsite dining, though visitors should note limited facilities and accessibility. A local park best suited for quick visits rather than day-long family outings.

⭐ 4.6 7.9 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Crook Hall & Gardens

Step into this enchanting Durham retreat where little ones can explore a meadow maze while families wander through four distinct gardens, including a hidden walled sanctuary surrounded by centuries of history.

⭐ 4.4 8 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Durham Castle

Step into a millennium of medieval heritage at this working university college where children under 16 explore free. Family-friendly facilities include picnic areas and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.4 8 mi away

Landmarks & Monuments

Durham Cathedral

This magnificent Norman cathedral welcomes families with accessible facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair-friendly access, plus you can enjoy your own picnic on the historic grounds.

⭐ 4.4 8 mi away

Farm Parks

East Grange Farm

A welcoming children's farm offering hands-on animal encounters with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs, plus baby facilities, on-site refreshments and picnic-friendly grounds.

⭐ 3.9 8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fuzzy Ed's Horse & Jockey

Kids under 12 can bounce and climb through exciting soft play zones at this Durham Road venue, complete with an onsite restaurant and dedicated weekday play sessions.

⭐ 4.7 8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Locomotion

Explore centuries of railway heritage at this Shildon museum, featuring historic locomotives and hands-on exhibits. Kids can enjoy the outdoor play area while families discover the fascinating story of Britain's railway pioneers.

⭐ 4.4 8.2 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Pottery Loft

Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming Stockton-on-Tees studio offering hands-on pottery painting and crafts activities. Fully accessible with refreshments available on-site.

⭐ 4.5 8.6 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Binchester Roman Fort

Explore remarkably preserved Roman remains at this ancient cavalry fort, where families can discover original bathhouse structures and archaeological treasures in fully accessible surroundings.

⭐ 3.8 8.7 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Blackhall Rocks on Durham Coast

Discover dramatic clifftop scenery and rocky shoreline along this striking stretch of Durham's heritage coast, with convenient parking but limited facilities making it best suited for able-bodied adventurers.

⭐ 3.8 8.7 mi away

Farm Parks

Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

Meet farmyard friends and enjoy year-round entertainment at this welcoming Hartlepool attraction, featuring both covered and open-air spaces for families with pushchairs to explore together.

⭐ 4.8 8.7 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Kynren

Watch 2,000 years of history unfold through thrilling live action at this spectacular outdoor show, complete with pyrotechnics, horses and jaw-dropping stunts that will captivate the whole family.

⭐ 4.5 8.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Summerhill

A visitor centre and outdoor space on Summerhill Lane offering play areas for children, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby changing available and picnics not permitted.

⭐ 4.4 8.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Adventure Valley

This Durham farm-based attraction combines outdoor adventure zones with indoor play spaces and friendly farmyard animals, keeping energetic youngsters entertained for hours. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.

⭐ 4.7 8.9 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

GoClimb Billingham Forum

Scale 20 different climbing walls with exciting challenges including the thrilling Leap of Faith that will push your boundaries. Perfect for adventurous families with onsite facilities and refreshments.

⭐ 4.4 8.9 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Billingham Forum Ice Arena

This town centre leisure complex combines ice skating with climbing walls, swimming pools and soft play areas under one roof. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking and dining options available.

⭐ 4.6 9.4 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Hole In Wand Dalton Park

A fully accessible family-friendly attraction at Dalton Park offering wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, with baby changing facilities and special assistance available for visitors needing support.

⭐ 4.5 9.4 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Dalton Park

Catch the latest blockbusters and family-friendly screenings at this modern multiplex cinema, complete with snacks, accessible facilities and convenient on-site parking at Dalton Park.