Things to Do in Shaw Cross
27 attractions and days out
⭐ 4.5
0.9 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre
This Batley soft play venue keeps youngsters entertained with exciting play zones, plus an onsite restaurant, parking and full accessibility including baby changing facilities.
⭐ 3.7
1.2 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Tenpin Dewsbury
Strike up some family fun at this Dewsbury bowling venue, offering classic ten-pin action for all ages and skill levels in a lively indoor setting.
⭐ 5.0
1.5 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
The Play Station
This wheelchair-accessible soft play centre offers themed birthday celebrations, arts and crafts activities, plus an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks for hungry families.
⭐ 3.3
1.8 mi away
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Crafty Owls Pottery Cafe and Art Studio
Paint, glaze and create at this welcoming Ossett studio offering pottery painting sessions and creative workshops for all the family, plus light refreshments and accessible facilities.
⭐ 4.5
2.4 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Discover captivating exhibits at this free Batley museum set within beautiful parkland, perfect for families seeking an educational adventure with picnic-friendly grounds and full accessibility.
⭐ 4.4
2.7 mi away
Zoos & Animal Parks
Ponderosa Zoo
Home to a diverse collection of wildlife and an exciting outdoor play area, this Wakefield zoo offers animal encounters and active fun for the whole family in accessible surroundings.
⭐ 4.2
2.7 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
TAG X
Experience real-life gaming challenges that test agility and reactions for the whole family at this active indoor arena. Compete against each other to rack up points and claim victory in this exciting physical adventure.
Live Events & Concerts
Big Kid Circus
Experience live entertainment under the big top at this traditional circus venue offering family shows and performances. Baby-changing facilities and special assistance available, though some areas have limited accessibility.
⭐ 4.5
2.9 mi away
Arts & Crafts Workshops
The Little Biscuit Pottery Painting Studio
Decorate your own pottery masterpiece at this welcoming creative studio where families can unleash their artistic flair. Fully accessible with refreshments available, plus four-legged friends are welcome too.
⭐ 4.4
3 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Krazy Kids Adventure World
Let energetic youngsters burn off steam at this indoor play centre featuring climbing frames, slides and activity zones, plus an onsite restaurant for refuelling hungry adventurers.
⭐ 5.0
3.1 mi away
Birthday Party Venues
Junior Kitchen
Host memorable cooking-themed birthday celebrations where young chefs create their own culinary masterpieces in a fun, hands-on environment with pushchair access and baby facilities available.
⭐ 4.3
3.1 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Grass Hoppers at Tingley Garden Centre
This welcoming indoor play venue at Tingley Garden Centre offers energetic fun for young children, with accessible facilities, on-site dining options and baby changing areas available.
⭐ 4.3
3.1 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Mission Out
An action-packed outdoor venue featuring aerial rope courses, climbing walls and group activities suitable for the whole family, with full accessibility, dining facilities and baby-changing rooms available on-site.
⭐ 4.6
3.3 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds
Catch the latest Hollywood releases at this modern multiplex with comfortable seating, snacks and onsite parking. Wheelchair accessible with toilets, though no baby changing facilities.
⭐ 4.2
3.4 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Adrenaline International Limited
Jump into action at this exciting indoor play centre featuring bouncing trampolines and soft play areas, complete with an onsite restaurant and facilities for all ages and abilities.
⭐ 4.3
3.4 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Munchkins
Kids can burn off energy across three exciting floors featuring slides, trampolines, ball pits and tunnels, with baby-changing facilities and pushchair access throughout.
⭐ 4.6
3.9 mi away
Historic Houses & Gardens
Oakwell Hall Country Park
Experience life in 1690s England at this historic manor house set within 100 acres of beautiful countryside perfect for family picnics and nature walks, with onsite parking and dining facilities.
⭐ 4.3
4 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Diddy Middys
This soft play venue at Middleton Business Park offers indoor fun for youngsters, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby changing on site.
⭐ 4.8
4 mi away
Museums & Galleries
National Coal Mining Museum
Descend deep below ground at this fascinating working colliery where former miners guide you through pit shafts, then return to daylight for woodland walks and interactive exhibits above.
⭐ 4.5
4.2 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld Leeds - White Rose
Catch the latest blockbusters and special children's film screenings at this modern multiplex inside White Rose Shopping Centre, complete with on-site parking and snack bar.
⭐ 4.4
4.2 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Thornes Clarence Park
This vast 60-hectare parkland offers families a delightful day out with activities including a charming miniature railway, sports facilities, children's play areas and picnic spots.
⭐ 4.5
4.4 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Wakefield Museum
Step into centuries of local heritage at this engaging museum where captivating exhibits reveal tales of romance, conflict, childhood and mystery from Wakefield's past.
⭐ 4.2
4.4 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld Wakefield
This nine-screen cinema at Westgate Leisure Park offers the latest blockbusters in cutting-edge 3D format, plus special junior screenings perfect for young film fans.
Indoor Soft Play
The Playbarn Bradford
Kids up to 12 can bounce through exciting soft play zones before meeting adorable farm animals in the petting area, with refreshments available at the onsite restaurant.
⭐ 4.5
4.6 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
The Selfie Space
Capture picture-perfect moments with your family at this interactive photography venue featuring creative backdrops and themed rooms designed for memorable social media shots. Fully accessible with facilities for all ages.
⭐ 4.6
4.7 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Wakefield Treasure Hunt Trail
Explore Wakefield's city centre through an exciting self-guided adventure where families work together to decode 20 clues and uncover hidden secrets while discovering local history along the way.
⭐ 3.8
4.9 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Cheeky Monkeys Wakefield
Let kids burn off energy at this vibrant indoor play centre on Grantley Street, featuring exciting climbing frames and classic soft play equipment. An onsite restaurant serves meals and snacks, with parking available.
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