Things to Do in Sedgefield

⭐ 4.7 0.7 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.

⭐ 4.6 4.1 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.

⭐ 5.0 5.2 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.

⭐ 4.3 5.5 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.

🎟️Indoor Soft Play

Funky Monkeys 5.8 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.

⭐ 3.9 5.9 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.

⭐ 4.3 5.9 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.

⭐ 4.3 6.4 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.

🎟️Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Durham Treasure Trail ⭐ 4.9 6.5 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 6.7 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.

⭐ 4.4 6.7 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.

⭐ 4.4 7.2 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.

⭐ 4.7 7.2 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.

⭐ 4.7 7.5 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.

⭐ 4.1 8.2 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Splash

Make a splash in the 25-metre pool for proper lane swimming, then let the kids loose on thrilling water slides, wave machines and fun jets at this action-packed Stockton aquatic centre.

⭐ 4.1 8.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fun Shack Stockton

Action-packed indoor play venue featuring soft play zones, thrilling laser tag battles and challenging high ropes adventures for energetic youngsters, plus an onsite restaurant and full facilities.

⭐ 4.4 8.4 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Clip 'n Climb Stockton

Scale colourful walls and tackle exciting climbing challenges suitable for ages 4 and up at this beginner-friendly indoor centre. Onsite parking, café and accessible facilities make it ideal for family days out.

⭐ 4.2 8.4 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Jump 360 Stockton

Bounce into action at this lively trampoline park where families can leap, flip and play together across wall-to-wall trampolines, with wheelchair access, onsite dining and excellent facilities for all ages.

⭐ 4.5 8.5 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.

⭐ 4.7 8.5 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Stockton-on-Tees

Race wheel-to-wheel with children aged 8 and over at this exciting indoor karting circuit on Portrack Industrial Estate, perfect for families seeking high-octane fun together.

⭐ 4.7 8.8 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.

⭐ 4.6 8.9 mi away

Watersports

Teesside White Water Centre

Experience thrilling white water rafting and kayaking at this purpose-built centre on the Tees Barrage, complete with onsite dining and wheelchair access for an action-packed family day out.

⭐ 4.7 9 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Air Trail

Scale heights and conquer 40+ thrilling aerial obstacles including zip wires at this exciting high ropes course beside the White Water Centre, complete with onsite dining and full facilities for families.

⭐ 4.6 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.

⭐ 4.5 9.1 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.2 mi away

Railways & Transport

Hopetown Darlington

Step into the fascinating world of Britain's railway heritage at this family-friendly museum showcasing vintage locomotives and a beautifully preserved Victorian station, with full accessibility throughout.

⭐ 4.8 9.2 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.

⭐ 4.7 9.2 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Preston Park and Museum

Step into history at this fascinating museum featuring recreated Victorian streets, impressive armour displays and art collections, all set within beautiful parkland perfect for family picnics.

⭐ 3.8 9.4 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 9.4 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.4 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.4 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 9.4 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.

⭐ 4.2 9.6 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Stockton

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue on Teesside Leisure Park, featuring accessible lanes, onsite dining, and facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.5 9.6 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Showcase Cinema de Lux Teesside

Catch blockbuster releases and thrilling 3D screenings at this modern Teesside Leisure Park cinema, offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks to enjoy during the show.

⭐ 4.6 9.6 mi away

Sport & Fitness

Goals Teesside

Bring the family for 5-a-side football action at this popular soccer centre, offering pitch hire and party packages in a wheelchair-accessible venue that's perfect for active days out.

⭐ 4.5 9.7 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.

⭐ 4.3 9.7 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Ninja Adventure

Test your agility on thrilling aerial challenges and virtual reality experiences at this action-packed Preston venue, complete with onsite dining and facilities for active families.

⭐ 4.7 9.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

The Hullabaloo

This fully accessible Darlington venue welcomes families with wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout, featuring baby-changing facilities and accessible toilets for a comfortable visit.

⭐ 4.4 9.7 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Jump 360 Hartlepool

Experience high-energy trampoline action and inflatable challenges suitable for all ages from toddlers upwards at this family-friendly venue with baby changing facilities and pushchair access.

⭐ 4.4 9.8 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

RSPB Saltholme

This wheelchair and pushchair-friendly nature reserve welcomes families with full accessibility throughout, including adapted facilities and baby changing areas for comfortable wildlife watching adventures.

⭐ 4.3 9.9 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

The Dolphin Centre

This lively aquatic venue in Darlington's Horse Market delivers splashing fun for all ages with diving boards, inflatable features and water slides, plus accessible facilities and convenient parking close by.

⭐ 4.4 9.9 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Darlington

This multiplex cinema features nine screens showing the latest blockbusters, complete with snacks, family-friendly facilities and full wheelchair access for an enjoyable movie experience.