Wellington Country Park
BEST FOR
Ages 0-8
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Reading
What it’s like
A country park where the day runs from farm animals and a mini railway to a giant zip wire and a dinosaur trail.
This is a big outdoor day rather than a single attraction, and it suits families with younger kids best. The Animal Farm runs interactive activities daily, the Miniature Railway does a five minute loop that's an easy win with a toddler who just wants to sit still for once, and the Pixie Forest gives you somewhere quieter to wander if the bigger rides feel like too much. There's a dinosaur exhibit too, about 20 of them dotted around, which is the sort of thing kids bring up on the drive home.
For the slightly older end (this one tops out around 8), the adventure play area has a giant zip wire and a balance trail with a wobbly bridge and monkey bars, plus a hill climb with slides. Under-fives get their own toddler area with role-play buildings and a sand pit, and there's a separate soft play space indoors for babies. If someone in your group needs a break from the noise, the sensory play room is there for exactly that.
One thing worth knowing before you book: the Splash Zone is closed for the 2026 season, so if that water play was the reason you were going, it won't be there this time round. Refreshment prices have also been flagged as on the pricier side, which tracks with most days out like this. Tickets are non-refundable too, even for bad weather, so a rainy forecast is a gamble you take on the day rather than a reason to cancel for free.
You can turn up without pre-booking, though there are capacity limits, so booking online ahead does at least guarantee your spot and comes with a discount. If you visit often, the annual passes make more sense: the Full Access one throws in free parking, free train rides and money off food, which adds up if you're the sort of family that comes back every school holiday.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 0 to 8, with toddler areas and a zip wire for the older ones
- Booking
- Online pre-booking available with discounts
- Wheelchairs
- Disabled person paid entry ticket includes free carer/essential companion aged 18+
- Worth knowing
- Children under 2 go free with annual pass
- Tickets are non-refundable, even for bad weather, illness or traffic, so weigh that up before booking ahead
- The Full Access annual pass includes free parking, free train rides and 10% off catering and retail
- Children under 2 go free with an annual pass
- There's a gift shop on site if you need a souvenir to end the day
Plan your visit
How much does it cost to get in?
There's an annual pass option: £165 for Full Access or £100 for Term Time. Day entry is also possible without pre-booking, subject to capacity.
Do we need to book ahead?
Not strictly, day entry is possible on the day if there's capacity. Booking online ahead does come with a discount though.
What age is this best for?
It's aimed at younger children, roughly up to 8, with a toddler area and soft play for the smaller ones.
Is the Splash Zone open?
No, it's closed for the 2026 season, so don't plan the day around water play.
What if it rains?
There's indoor soft play and the sensory room to retreat to, but tickets are non-refundable for bad weather, so it's a bit of a gamble booking ahead of a dodgy forecast.
Is there somewhere for babies and very young children?
There's a Toddlers Play Area with role-play buildings and a sand pit, plus indoor soft play for babies and toddlers.
What's there for older kids?
The adventure play area has a giant zip wire, a balance trail with a wobbly bridge and monkey bars, and a hill climb with slides.
Is there food on site?
There's a café, though refreshment prices have been reported as a little high.
Can you do birthday parties there?
Birthday parties are one of the things they cater for.
Is there a quiet space if someone needs a break?
There's a Sensory Play Room set up as a quiet break from the busier attractions.
What are the opening hours?
A typical day runs 9:30am to 4:30pm.
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