Things to Do in Nottingham

⭐ 4.9

Adventure & Activity Centres

AXED Nottingham

This centrally-located Nottingham venue welcomes families with fully accessible facilities throughout, including baby changing areas and wheelchair-friendly spaces. Perfect for active groups seeking indoor entertainment in the heart of the city.

⭐ 4.9

Adventure & Activity Centres

Kidzkaboom playcentre and nursery

This energetic indoor play venue on Nottingham's Millennium Way features climbing frames, slides and active zones for youngsters, plus an onsite restaurant and convenient parking for visiting families.

⭐ 4.9

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.

⭐ 4.9

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.

⭐ 4.8

Climbing & Bouldering

Clip n Climb Nottingham

Scale thrilling climbing challenges designed for pure enjoyment at this Nottingham adventure centre, where the spectacular 'Leap of Faith' awaits brave climbers of all abilities.

⭐ 4.8

Sightseeing & Attractions

Papplewick Pumping Station

Step back in time at this beautifully preserved Victorian water pumping station in Ravenshead, featuring ornate Victorian engineering and historic steam engines that once supplied Nottingham's water.

⭐ 4.7

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.

⭐ 4.7

Short Breaks & Holidays

Gloworm Festival

Experience a magical illuminated celebration at Thoresby Park where families can enjoy dazzling light displays in fully accessible grounds with facilities for babies and wheelchair users.

⭐ 4.7

Sightseeing & Attractions

MeetspaceVR Nottingham

Step into cutting-edge virtual reality adventures at this Nottingham gaming venue, where families can explore immersive free-roam experiences together in a wheelchair-accessible facility.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

National Justice Museum

Step into centuries of crime and punishment at this atmospheric museum housed in Nottingham's original courthouse and jail, where interactive exhibits bring notorious criminals and dramatic courtroom tales to life.

⭐ 4.7

Climbing & Bouldering

Nottingham Climbing Centre

Scale exciting indoor walls at this accessible New Basford climbing venue offering parking and facilities, though outside food isn't permitted and baby changing rooms aren't available.

⭐ 4.7

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.

⭐ 4.7

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.

⭐ 4.7

Adventure & Activity Centres

Russell's International Circus

Experience the magic of traditional big-top entertainment at this family circus near Nottingham, complete with wheelchair access, baby facilities, onsite parking and a restaurant.

⭐ 4.7

Farm Parks

Stonebridge City Farm

Escape the urban hustle at this welcoming Nottingham farm where children can meet cuddly animals and explore peaceful gardens. Fully accessible with parking, picnic areas and an onsite café.

⭐ 4.7

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.

⭐ 4.7

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.

⭐ 4.6

Adventure & Activity Centres

Depot Climbing Nottingham

Scale new heights at this exciting climbing centre offering wall challenges for all abilities, complete with refreshments on-site and facilities for families with young children.

⭐ 4.6

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.

⭐ 4.6

Bowling Alleys

Nottingham Bowl

Strike up family fun at this Nottingham ten-pin bowling venue on Belward Street, complete with lanes for all abilities, an arcade zone, onsite dining and full accessibility features.

⭐ 4.6

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.

⭐ 4.6

Boat Tours & Cruises

The Original Nottingham Ghost Walk

Explore Nottingham's spooky side on this accessible walking tour departing from England's oldest inn, where tales of the city's haunted history come alive through the dark streets and alleyways.

⭐ 4.5

Caves & Mines

City of Caves

Journey underground to explore Nottingham's ancient sandstone caves on Garner's Hill, where guided tours led by costumed actors bring centuries of subterranean history to life with interactive family fun.

⭐ 4.5

Museums & Galleries

Green's Mill and Science Centre

Explore hands-on science experiments and watch a working windmill in action at this fascinating Sneinton attraction combining interactive exhibits with historic engineering heritage.