Things to Do in Ongar

⭐ 4.6 0.6 mi away

Railways & Transport

Epping Ongar Railway

Step aboard vintage carriages for a scenic steam railway journey through rural Essex, conveniently located near London with family-friendly facilities including refreshments and accessible areas.

⭐ 5.0 2.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Nuclear Wild Forest Outdoor Activity Centre

Adventure awaits at this forest activity centre offering outdoor pursuits in natural woodland surroundings. Please note that terrain limitations mean facilities aren't suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

⭐ 4.6 2.6 mi away

Caves & Mines

Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker

Venture deep underground into this genuine Cold War command centre near Chipping Ongar, where families can discover how Britain planned to govern during nuclear conflict through fascinating exhibits and original equipment.

⭐ 4.7 2.7 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Nuclear Adventures

Challenge your family's climbing skills at this thrilling high ropes adventure course where aerial obstacles await brave explorers ready to conquer heights and test their agility.

⭐ 4.6 3.2 mi away

Museums & Galleries

North Weald Airfield and Museum

Step into aviation history at this working airfield where families can explore vintage aircraft, wartime memorabilia and fascinating photo displays, plus enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.7 5.3 mi away

Paintball Centres

Mayhem Paintball

Experience action-packed combat games at this thrilling paintball venue on Globe Road, where teams can battle it out across exciting scenarios and test their tactical skills in competitive matches.

⭐ 4.7 5.4 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Laser Mayhem

Battle it out in this action-packed laser tag arena at Priors Farm, where families can enjoy competitive fun alongside onsite dining facilities and convenient parking at Patch Park.

⭐ 4.5 5.7 mi away

Farm Parks

Old MacDonalds Farm & Fun Park

Step into the beloved nursery rhyme at this award-winning attraction where little ones can meet farm animals, enjoy play areas, and explore the countryside with full facilities for families.

⭐ 4.7 6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Weald Country Park

This expansive South Weald parkland welcomes families with excellent facilities including accessible paths, picnic areas, a restaurant, and full amenities for visitors of all ages and abilities.

⭐ 4.7 6.3 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary

Meet rescued farm animals and wildlife at this welcoming Brentwood sanctuary, complete with restaurant, picnic areas and full accessibility including wheelchair access and baby facilities.

⭐ 4.6 6.3 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve

Explore woodland trails and wildlife at this nature reserve featuring an onsite restaurant and family facilities including baby changing rooms, though the terrain isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

⭐ 4.6 6.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens

Discover local heritage and stroll through beautiful historic gardens at this welcoming museum offering family facilities, an onsite restaurant, and full accessibility for wheelchair users.

⭐ 4.6 6.7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Gibberd Garden

Wander through this enchanting Harlow garden where peaceful water features and open spaces meet eye-catching artworks, pottery displays and reclaimed architectural treasures hidden among its tranquil woodland paths.

🎟️Farm Parks

Farmer Scott's Outdoor Pumpkin Patch 6.8 mi away

Farm Parks

Farmer Scott's Outdoor Pumpkin Patch

Pick your perfect pumpkin at this seasonal farm attraction offering outdoor family fun, plus dining options and baby facilities. Dogs welcome, though note some areas have limited accessibility.

⭐ 4.9 6.9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Skratch18

This fully accessible activity centre on the first floor of Harlow Leisurezone welcomes families with pushchairs and provides baby changing facilities for visitors with young children.

⭐ 4.3 7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wild n Wacky

This jungle-themed adventure playground spans three exciting floors of climbing frames, slides and activities for under-12s, complete with an onsite café and accessible facilities for all families.

⭐ 4.6 7.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Harlow Town Park

This spacious green retreat on Mandela Avenue combines waterside strolls with a splash pool and animal encounters, plus wheelchair access and onsite parking for stress-free family visits.

⭐ 4.3 7.2 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Quasar Harlow

Battle it out in an action-packed laser tag arena at Harvey Centre Approach, where families can enjoy wheelchair-accessible gaming fun with convenient parking close by.

⭐ 4.2 7.2 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Waffle and More Harlow

Visit this family-friendly dessert venue in Harlow's town centre for sweet treats and savoury bites, with an onsite restaurant, baby changing rooms and convenient nearby parking.

⭐ 4.4 7.2 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre

Catch the latest blockbusters and immersive 3D films at this Harvey Centre cinema, featuring special junior and parent-friendly baby screenings. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking and snacks available.

⭐ 4.5 7.3 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Harlow

Rev your engines for thrilling family competition on Harlow's multi-level indoor circuit, where children aged 8 and over can battle it out to discover who's really the fastest behind the wheel.

⭐ 3.7 7.4 mi away

Adventure Golf

Topgolf Chigwell

Hit microchipped golf balls at interactive targets in this tech-enhanced driving range where points mean prizes and players of all abilities can compete together over food and drinks.

⭐ 4.0 7.4 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate

Catch the latest blockbusters and family films at this modern multiplex cinema on Edinburgh Way, featuring wheelchair access, onsite parking and a snack bar for treats during the show.

⭐ 4.6 7.5 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Get to know animals CIC

This fully accessible wildlife experience welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout, offering hands-on animal encounters with baby-changing facilities and special assistance available.

⭐ 4.7 7.5 mi away

Petting Farms & Zoos

Pets' Corner

Meet friendly farmyard animals at this no-cost attraction in Town Park, complete with onsite dining and parking. Note that the site has limited accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

⭐ 4.5 7.5 mi away

Farm Parks

Cammas Hall Farm

Experience rural fun at this working farm where families can pick seasonal fruit straight from the fields and let children burn off energy in the outdoor play zones.

⭐ 4.6 7.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Bedfords Park Visitor Centre

This accessible parkland spot on Broxhill Road welcomes families with parking, toilets and picnic-friendly green spaces, though parents should note there are no baby changing facilities available.

⭐ 4.3 7.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Come 'n' Play Cafe

A wheelchair-accessible indoor play venue on The Broadway featuring an onsite restaurant where youngsters can burn energy while parents relax over refreshments, with convenient parking and facilities nearby.

⭐ 4.2 7.6 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Oxygen Activeplay Romford

An energetic indoor playground featuring trampolines and challenging obstacle courses that will keep kids bouncing with joy. Fully accessible with dining available, plus you're welcome to pack your own picnic.

🎟️Parks & Play Areas

King Georges Playing Fields 7.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

King Georges Playing Fields

This accessible Brentwood recreation area features mini golf, play equipment and tactile gardens designed for visitors of all abilities, with onsite parking and light refreshments available.

⭐ 4.6 7.7 mi away

Adventure Golf

Rascal Bay

Experience mini golf with a twist at this Brentwood adventure course featuring quirky themed challenges. Wheelchair accessible with parking, toilets and refreshments on hand for all the family.

⭐ 4.7 7.7 mi away

Farm Parks

Redwings Ada Cole

Meet over 70 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys at this welcoming sanctuary where families can enjoy guided walks and hands-on care demonstrations in beautiful countryside surroundings.

⭐ 4.3 8 mi away

Farm Parks

Land of the Dead

Experience Halloween thrills at this seasonal festival featuring fairground attractions, live entertainment, pumpkin patches and spine-tingling activities suitable for all ages at Kings Farm.

⭐ 4.4 8.2 mi away

Skiing & Snowboarding

Brentwood Park Ski & Snowboard Centre

Hit the snowy runs at this Little Warley centre where youngsters can master skiing and snowboarding skills in a fun, sociable environment with food and refreshments available on-site.

⭐ 4.6 8.3 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Brentwood Karting

Experience high-speed thrills at this outdoor karting venue in Warley Gap, complete with onsite parking, restaurant facilities and picnic-friendly grounds for a full family day out.

⭐ 4.3 8.3 mi away

Horse Riding

Hallingbury Hall Equestrian Centre

Experience horseback riding at this Hall Green equestrian venue offering lessons and trails, complete with onsite parking and restaurant facilities for families seeking an authentic countryside adventure.

⭐ 4.5 8.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Thorndon Country Park

Enjoy woodland walks and open meadows at this sprawling country park where families can picnic, grab a bite at the restaurant, and explore nature trails with convenient facilities including parking and baby changing.

⭐ 4.5 8.4 mi away

Petting Farms & Zoos

Wellgate Community Farm

Meet friendly farm animals at this welcoming community attraction in Romford, complete with accessible facilities, picnic areas and free parking for a perfect family day out.

⭐ 4.9 8.6 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Ceramics on the Hop

Get creative at this Writtle studio offering pottery painting sessions, art workshops and school holiday clubs for children, with wheelchair access and snacks available on-site.

⭐ 4.1 8.6 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Rollerbowl Romford

Strike up family fun at this Collier Row entertainment hub featuring 34 bowling lanes, a sprawling arcade, pool tables and an onsite diner serving quick bites.

⭐ 4.7 8.7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Epping Forest and Visitor Centre

Discover 12 miles of London's largest woodland escape at High Beach, where families can spot fascinating wildlife and explore nature trails. Wheelchair and pushchair accessible throughout.

⭐ 4.6 8.9 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Hylands House and Park

This magnificent estate welcomes families to discover vast grounds featuring historic woodlands, scenic lakes and adventure playgrounds, plus an elegant Georgian mansion with onsite dining facilities.

⭐ 4.8 8.9 mi away

Zip Wires

Go Ape Chelmsford

Take on an exhilarating treetop adventure at Hylands Estate, featuring high-wire crossings and thrilling zip lines perfect for families seeking an adrenaline-fueled day out.

⭐ 4.1 9.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Kiddiewinks Soft Play

This Romford play centre keeps little ones entertained with soft play areas, plus an onsite restaurant and baby changing facilities. Convenient parking available, though note the venue isn't wheelchair accessible.

⭐ 4.6 9.2 mi away

Horse Riding

Maple Pollard Riding Centre

Experience the joy of horseback riding at this welcoming equestrian centre in Little Hallingbury, where lessons and hacks cater to all abilities. Refreshments and snacks are available on-site to complete your family visit.

⭐ 3.8 9.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Owls Play Centre at Fairlop Waters

This indoor play venue features dedicated zones designed for different age groups from babies through to older children, each packed with climbing frames, slides and fun activities. Located at Fairlop Waters with toilet facilities on-site.

⭐ 4.5 9.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Timbuk2

This spacious indoor play centre in Upminster caters to children from tots to older ages with varied activity zones, plus an onsite restaurant and parking available.

⭐ 4.1 9.4 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Namco Funscape Romford

Strike up excitement at this Romford entertainment hub featuring ten-pin bowling lanes alongside table tennis and classic arcade games that promise hours of active indoor fun for all ages.

⭐ 4.2 9.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Kidspace Romford

Young children can burn energy at this indoor play centre featuring climbing structures, bounce zones, maze activities and a dedicated sensory room for little explorers.

⭐ 4.3 9.6 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Tyndall's Winter Wonderland & Santa's Grotto

Step into a magical festive experience at this garden centre's enchanting Christmas attraction, where families can meet Santa in his grotto while enjoying full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

⭐ 4.5 9.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Lee Valley Regional Park

Spanning 10,000 acres across Broxbourne, this vast regional park offers families walking trails, outdoor activities and peaceful green spaces for picnics, with onsite dining and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.4 9.8 mi away

Adventure Golf

West Park Pitch Putt & Crazy Golf

Challenge the family to a round of quirky 9-hole crazy golf or test your skills on the longer 18-hole pitch and putt course at this Chelmsford golfing venue on Waterhouse Lane.

9.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Admirals Park

A convenient family park on Rainsford Road featuring play areas, onsite dining and parking facilities. Note that the venue has limited accessibility and doesn't permit outside food.

⭐ 4.4 9.8 mi away

Adventure Golf

Moby Adventure Golf

Experience exciting crazy golf with multiple themed courses perfect for all the family at this Chadwell Heath venue, complete with onsite parking and a restaurant for refreshments after your round.

⭐ 4.6 10 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Chelmsford Museum

Explore local heritage and history at this accessible museum in Oaklands Park, offering family-friendly exhibits with onsite parking, refreshments and full facilities including baby changing.

⭐ 4.7 10 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Epping Forest District Museum

Discover local heritage through engaging exhibits at this family-friendly museum on Sun Street, complete with accessible facilities, baby changing rooms and light refreshments available on-site.