Every place in Derby

Laser Quest Derby

Derby · ages 7+

Kit up and hunt opponents through a foggy laser maze of catwalks and mazes, in 20-minute games from age 7.

Birthday partiesParty roomsGroup bookingsSchool visits+1 more

Leicester Cathedral

Leicester

A free-to-enter cathedral with a Richard III history gallery, guided tours and quiet corners worth a wander with kids.

ToiletsCaféGift shop

Leicester Guildhall

Leicester

Free 600-year-old timber Guildhall with medieval galleries and a family quest - open daily near the Cathedral.

ToiletsWheelchair accessibleGift shop

Leicester Underwater Exploration Club (LUEC)

Leicester · ages 8-70

Pool-based scuba and snorkelling training for eight-year-olds upwards, run by volunteer instructors at Aylestone Leisure Centre.

Free parkingParkingWheelchair accessible

Lichfield Cathedral

Lichfield

Wander a genuinely huge medieval cathedral for free, spot the carved Lichfield Angel, and climb the library's spiral steps if legs allow.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+4 more

Loughborough Town Hall

Loughborough

A proper theatre panto with relaxed and signed performances, plus Christmas parties if you fancy a sit-down do.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingBooking requiredEV charging+1 more

MM Drum School

Derby

One to one drum lessons on Roland V Drums, with exam routes, band sessions and even drum therapy on the timetable.

Booking requiredFree parkingToiletsWi-Fi

Mama Blossom Studio

Stenson · ages 0-4

Baby massage, yoga for mums and babies, toddler yoga and pregnancy yoga classes for the early years, from bump to age four.

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

East Leake · ages 0-16

East Leake - Manor Farm Park and Woodlands animals and playbarn. Off-peak online from £8.95; book ahead for busy days.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCaféFree parking+14 more

Manor Fields Park

Sheffield

Free park with two playgrounds, a sandpit and a boardwalk, plus Tudor ruins you can touch but not climb.

Accessible toiletCaféChanging PlacesKids menu+4 more

Mansfield Palace Theatre

Mansfield

Panto, kids' theatre shows and writing workshops for older children under one roof in Mansfield.

Accessible toiletDog friendlyWheelchair accessible

Market Bosworth Country Park

Nuneaton

Free-to-enter country park with a play area, an arboretum and wildflower meadows to walk through, though parking soon adds up.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingOutdoor playParking+3 more

Matlock Boats and Train

Matlock

A £1 miniature train ride and £6 motorboat hire on the lake, no booking needed.

Gift shop

Maxeys Pick Up A Pumpkin

Kirklington · ages 0+

Pick your own pumpkin from the field, ride the tractor carriage and take a shot at the pumpkin cannon.

Free parkingToiletsBaby changeCafé

Mayfield Park

Manchester

Free outdoor park with a play yard of six slides built around a daylighted stretch of the River Medlock.

Dog friendlyOutdoor playToilets

Megazone Derby

Derby · ages 6+

A 4,000 sq ft multi-level laser-tag arena in Derby with 20-minute games, from age 6.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsBooking requiredParking

Melbourne Animal Farm

Derby

Handling rabbits, guinea pigs and ducklings, feeding the farm animals, and a bouncy castle if you want to pay extra for it.

Birthday partiesIndoor playFood on siteOutdoor play+2 more

Mercia Marina

Derby

Free wander round a working marina with a sculpture trail, canal boat trips and enough water to keep small kids gawping.

CaféFree parkingGift shopFood on site+1 more

Midland Railway Butterley

Ripley

Ride heritage steam or DMU trains, explore the museum and playground, then hop the train to Swanwick Junction.

Free parkingCaféToiletsOutdoor play+8 more

Mighty Monsters

Stapleford

Indoor soft play in Stapleford (NG9) with baby and toddler ticket bands, cafe and party packages. Booking required.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBooking required+5 more

Moorways Stadium

Derby

An athletics stadium and sports village where you can watch track events, use the football pitches, and catch free family activity days like National Play Day.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingChanging PlacesDog friendly+4 more

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Nottingham · ages 0+

A big Nottingham arena that hosts touring family shows, ice hockey and concerts, right by the Lace Market tram stop.

Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféGroup bookings+3 more

Mount Cook Adventure Centre

Matlock · ages 6-11

A residential adventure centre near Matlock where kids climb a 40ft ropes tower, try Via Ferrata on a real quarry face and build rafts.

Accessible toiletEV chargingFirst aidGift shop+5 more

Mr Pumpkin

Morley · ages 0-15

Pick your own pumpkin from a field of nearly 90,000 plants, then hit the bouncy castle and mini fairground rides.

Booking required