Family days out in Nottingham
30 listed · best reviewed first
Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in Nottingham
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Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Mystery Treasure Trail
★ 4.7 (14,021)
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.
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Wollaton Hall and Park
★ 4.7 (14,021)
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.
Nottingham
Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham
★ 4.6 (7,093)
Enjoy blockbuster movies on impressive XPlus screens at this modern Lenton cinema, complete with snacks, accessible facilities and convenient on-site parking for families.
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Newstead Abbey
★ 4.7 (5,058)
Step into the former residence of the celebrated poet Lord Byron, where magnificent period rooms and landscaped grounds tell centuries of captivating stories in beautiful Nottinghamshire surroundings.
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Rushcliffe Country Park
★ 4.7 (3,895)
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.
Nottingham
Attenborough Nature Reserve
★ 4.7 (3,793)
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.
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National Justice Museum
★ 4.7 (2,269)
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.
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City of Caves
★ 4.5 (3,121)
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.
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Nottingham Castle
★ 4.1 (6,332)
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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Highfields Park Nottingham
★ 4.6 (1,657)
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.
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Kitty Cafe Nottingham
★ 4.1 (3,968)
Enjoy refreshments surrounded by friendly felines at this charming cat café on Friar Lane, offering a relaxing family-friendly space with full accessibility and dining facilities.
Nottingham
Papplewick Pumping Station
★ 4.8 (1,155)
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.
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Break Escape Nottingham
★ 5.0 (796)
Located on Market Street in the heart of Nottingham, this exciting escape room venue challenges families to solve puzzles and crack codes together. Baby changing facilities available though access limited.
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The Lost City Adventure Golf
★ 4.4 (1,786)
Putt your way through an exciting themed mini-golf course perfect for families, with accessible facilities, nearby parking, and snacks available at Burton Street's Cornerhouse location.
Nottingham
Green's Mill and Science Centre
★ 4.5 (1,260)
Explore hands-on science experiments and watch a working windmill in action at this fascinating Sneinton attraction combining interactive exhibits with historic engineering heritage.
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Holme Pierrepont Country Park
★ 4.3 (1,756)
This Nottingham country park offers families an exciting mix of water sports and land-based fun, complete with parking, dining options and picnic areas for a brilliant day out.
Nottingham
RedKangaroo Nottingham
★ 4.4 (1,370)
Experience wall-to-wall trampoline action at this energetic indoor activity centre, offering bouncing fun for all ages with pushchair-friendly access and baby changing facilities available.
Nottingham
Cineworld Nottingham
★ 4.0 (2,684)
This 14-screen multiplex at the Cornerhouse delivers big blockbusters and family-friendly screenings, complete with ice cream treats and wheelchair access throughout.
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MeetspaceVR Nottingham
★ 4.7 (682)
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.
Nottingham
Planet Bounce
★ 4.2 (1,319)
Bouncing fun awaits visitors aged 4-65 at this exciting inflatable park on Huntingdon Street, complete with onsite dining, accessible facilities and nearby parking for a perfect family day out.
Nottingham
Slick City Action Park Nottingham
★ 4.3 (1,000)
This Nottingham indoor adventure venue on Redfield Road delivers active fun for families, with baby changing facilities and special assistance available, though some zones have limited accessibility.
Nottingham
Floralands Farm Park
★ 4.3 (805)
Get up close with adorable animals like alpacas, donkeys, sheep and pigs at this welcoming farm park in Lambley. Perfect for families with onsite facilities including a restaurant, picnic areas and baby changing rooms.
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Pirates Play Centre
★ 4.2 (836)
Young adventurers can explore a thrilling three-storey soft play kingdom filled with fun challenges and obstacles in Sherwood, perfect for energetic kids to climb, slide and play.
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Nottingham Industrial Museum
★ 4.7 (285)
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.
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Quasar Nottingham
★ 4.3 (317)
Battle it out in thrilling laser tag combat at this Nottingham venue, perfect for energetic families with older children who love action-packed gaming adventures.
Nottingham
Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf
★ 4.2 (284)
Putt your way through a prehistoric-themed mini golf course where dinosaurs rule and every hole brings a new challenge for all ages and abilities, with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.
Nottingham
Wacky Warehouse - Plank & Leggit
★ 4.4 (157)
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.
Nottingham
Si5 Spy Missions Nottingham
★ 4.0 (185)
Take on secret agent challenges and race against time to prevent a catastrophic missile launch at this thrilling spy-themed adventure centre in the heart of Nottingham.
Nottingham
Tumble Town Indoor Playcentre
★ 4.0 (169)
Young adventurers can climb, slide and explore safely at this Arnold soft play venue, complete with parking and an onsite café serving meals and snacks for hungry families.
Nottingham
The Dovecote Barn- Cafe, Bar & Bistro
★ 4.9 (28)
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.
Quick answers
How many family days out are there in Nottingham?+
We list 30 in Nottingham. The best-reviewed are shown first.
Which family days out in Nottingham are best reviewed?+
By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Mystery Treasure Trail (4.7/5, 14,021 reviews), Wollaton Hall and Park (4.7/5, 14,021 reviews) and Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham (4.6/5, 7,093 reviews).
Is this list up to date?+
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