Things to Do in Gainsborough
24 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.4
Indoor Soft Play
Playhouse Gainsborough
An indoor soft play venue offering active fun for children, with snacks on-site though families should note limited facilities including no baby changing or wheelchair access.
⭐ 4.6
Go Karting & Driving Experiences
Raceway Kart Centre
Race around the track together at this family-friendly karting venue in Blyton, where junior karts let younger drivers join the action. Facilities include parking, refreshments and wheelchair access.
⭐ 4.7
6.9 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Captain Jacks Adventure Play
Young adventurers can burn off energy at this indoor soft play venue located conveniently on Chancery Lane, offering active fun whatever the weather brings.
Theme Parks & Funfairs
Sundown Adventureland
This Retford park caters perfectly for younger children with age-appropriate rides and themed play zones. Pushchair-friendly throughout with baby facilities and accessible toilets available.
⭐ 4.8
8.4 mi away
Petting Farms & Zoos
Bransby Horses
Meet rescued horses and ponies at this welcoming Lincolnshire sanctuary where families can enjoy close encounters with equine residents, plus picnic areas and an onsite restaurant.
⭐ 4.5
9 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Idle Valley
Kids can run wild on adventure playground equipment and discover woodland wildlife using special activity packs at this countryside nature site near Retford.
⭐ 4.8
10.2 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Play Avenue
Children can step into a pint-sized community packed with imaginative role-play zones at this Lincolnshire indoor play venue, complete with accessible facilities, onsite parking and a restaurant.
Paintball Centres
Bawtry Paintball Fields
Get your adrenaline pumping at this forest-based activity centre offering paintball battles, laser combat and archery for all ages, with junior sessions perfect for younger adventurers.
⭐ 4.3
11.4 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Cheeky Chimps Playzone
Let energetic youngsters loose at this lively indoor play venue featuring soft play equipment, an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks, plus convenient parking at the South Park Industrial Estate location.
⭐ 4.4
11.9 mi away
Farm Parks
Pink Pig Farm
This award-winning Scunthorpe attraction delights families with farmyard friends, exciting play barns and outdoor fun, plus wheelchair-friendly facilities and an onsite restaurant.
⭐ 4.6
12.2 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Lincoln Bowl
Strike up family fun at this Washingborough Road bowling venue where special equipment helps younger players compete alongside adults for strikes and spares.
⭐ 4.5
12.4 mi away
Farm Parks
Boston Park Farm
Explore this family-friendly farm near Doncaster where kids can meet friendly animals, tackle a challenging maize maze and enjoy pushchair-accessible paths throughout the attraction.
⭐ 4.6
12.5 mi away
Zoos & Animal Parks
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Discover incredible wildlife including England's only polar bears at this award-winning conservation park near Doncaster, offering fully accessible walkways perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
⭐ 4.5
13.4 mi away
Historic Houses & Gardens
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Step into a stunning Elizabethan mansion surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds perfect for family exploration. With onsite dining, full accessibility features and ample facilities, it's an ideal day out for all ages.
⭐ 4.1
13.5 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
The Pods
Make a splash at this Scunthorpe leisure centre featuring exciting inflatable sessions and a dedicated learner pool, with wheelchair-accessible facilities for active family fun.
⭐ 4.6
13.8 mi away
Museums & Galleries
North Lincolnshire Museum
Discover local heritage at this accessible museum on Oswald Road, featuring exhibits that bring the region's history to life. Onsite parking available, with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout.
⭐ 4.3
14.2 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Vue Scunthorpe
Enjoy the latest blockbusters and family favourites across seven large screens at this modern cinema on Fenton Street, complete with onsite parking, snacks and wheelchair access.
⭐ 4.6
14.3 mi away
Museums & Galleries
The Trolleybus Museum
Britain's only museum devoted to trolleybuses offers vintage vehicle displays and rides, with baby changing facilities available though some areas have limited pushchair access.
⭐ 4.0
14.4 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Yarborough Leisure Centre
Lincoln's family-friendly leisure centre offers swimming classes for tots from one year old, plus pools and sports facilities with full wheelchair access and baby-changing rooms throughout.
⭐ 4.6
14.4 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Clumber Park
Discover vast woodlands, a stunning lake and scenic cycling trails at this National Trust estate in Nottinghamshire, perfect for active families seeking outdoor adventures.
⭐ 4.3
14.7 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Scunthorpe Bowl
Strike up family fun at this Warren Road bowling venue featuring an onsite restaurant, ample parking and baby changing facilities for a comfortable day out with little ones.
⭐ 4.7
14.7 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Lincolnshire Life
Step back in time at this engaging Lincoln museum showcasing local heritage through fascinating exhibits of domestic life, agriculture and industry, complete with wheelchair access, onsite dining and parking.
⭐ 3.8
15 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Dandi Lion Playzone
This fully accessible soft play centre at Skippingdale Retail Park offers energetic fun for children, with convenient on-site parking, refreshments available and excellent facilities including baby changing.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Lincoln Castle
Climb medieval ramparts for stunning views, then discover one of four surviving original Magna Cartas and step inside atmospheric Victorian prison cells at this historic hilltop fortress.
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