Every place in Northwood

Tumblestone Hollow

Henley-on-Thames · ages 0-12

Wooden towers, spiral chutes and hollow tunnels in a hillside woodland at Stonor Park, built for kids to climb and explore.

Allergy awareBaby changeBirthday partiesBooking required+12 more

Up at The O2

London · ages 8+

Guided climb over the roof of The O2 on a walkway, with a snow globe route thrown in for the theatrical version.

Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology

Reading

Free entry to a small university museum of Greek and Egyptian artefacts, open Tuesday to Thursday only.

Accessible toiletGroup bookingsStep-free accessToilets

Vaudeville Theatre

London · ages 10+

A West End matinee-or-evening trip for older kids and teens, built around shows like Six that actually suit a 10-plus crowd.

Accessible toiletDog friendlyToiletsWheelchair accessible

Vauxhall City Farm

London · ages 0+

Free-entry Vauxhall city farm near the station - animals and cafe; suggested donation about £4.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesCafé+8 more

Victoria Palace Theatre

London · ages 10+

A big West End show, currently Hamilton, running just under three hours with a proper interval.

Booking requiredFood on siteWheelchair accessible

Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum

London

Original Victoria Line carriages, working Marshall engines and free Sunday entry, with a £67 dining experience aboard the tube if you fancy it.

Dog friendlyFree parkingMembership schemePublic transport nearby

Warburg Nature Reserve, BBOWT

Henley-on-Thames

Free woodland reserve where kids follow a backpack trail spotting rare butterflies, orchids and birds from the hides.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingPicnic area+1 more

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Watford · ages 5+

Walk through Diagon Alley and the Great Hall, stand under a 30ft Basilisk, and have a go on the green screen broomstick.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingBooking required+8 more

Well & Bucket

London

A Sunday roast pub with party rooms tucked away, open late most days if lunch turns into an afternoon.

Indoor seatingParty roomsRestaurant

West Horsley Place

Leatherhead

400 acres of footpaths, bridleways and a sensory garden to wander, with the manor house itself saved for ticketed open days.

Bike parkingBooking requiredCaféDog friendly+5 more

Wicked The Musical

London · ages 7-5

A two-and-three-quarter-hour West End musical at the Apollo Victoria, best for kids who can sit through flashing lights and a proper story.

Booking requiredCard onlyGift shopIndoor seating+1 more

Wicksteed Park

Kettering · ages 0-8

Over 25 rides, a duck-feeding lake and a miniature train, with a wristband that lets small legs go round again and again.

Birthday partiesBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+8 more

Widmer Farm Park

Princes Risborough

Stroke the farm animals, paint some pottery and, come October, pick your own pumpkin from the stable courtyard.

Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playFood on site+2 more

Wild About Britain

Cranleigh

British wildlife animals come to you, with guided encounters rather than a walk-round zoo visit.

Wokingham Theatre

Wokingham

A community theatre putting on eight main productions a year, plus youth theatre classes for 7 to 17 year olds.

Hearing loopToiletsWheelchair accessible

Woodford Park

Reading

A free park with a splash pool for summer, a play area to burn an hour, and a quiet garden if you need five minutes' peace.

CaféFree parkingToilets

Woodside Animal Farm

Luton

A day of animal feeding, tractor rides and fairground bits, with a soft play barn and sandpit thrown in for wet or sunny days.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBlue badge parking+11 more

World of Dinosaurs

Broxbourne

Over 30 animatronic dinosaurs to walk among, plus a train ride, crazy golf and soft play if the rain sets in.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCard only+9 more

artsdepot

London

A free soft play corner and a café to sit in while the little one potters about.

CaféIndoor play

the Design Museum

London

Free permanent collection on Level 2 covering how everyday objects get designed and made, plus school-holiday design camps for the older kids.

CaféGift shopLockers