Every place in Reading

Flight of the Pterosaur

Romsey · ages 4+

A suspended coaster with your feet dangling over Lost Kingdom, plus over 70 rides across themed worlds including Peppa Pig World.

Allergy awareBaby changeBooking requiredFree parking+7 more

Fourbears Books

Reading

An independent bookshop with read-aloud sessions for babies and toddlers and book groups for older children.

Free parking

Frimley Lodge Park Railway

Camberley

A miniature railway looping round the park, with rides at £1.50 a go or £12 for a block of ten.

Card only

FunTech

Maidenhead

Five-day coding and tech camps, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with early drop-off and late pick-up on offer.

Funland Amusement Parks

Hayling Island

A seafront fairground with 18-plus rides, a log flume and a coaster, plus soft play if the little ones can't do the big stuff yet.

CaféGift shopIndoor playFood on site

Gatehampton

Reading

Farm tours and lambing days near Reading where kids can meet a rare bronze-age sheep breed, adult by their side the whole time.

Booking requiredFree parking

Gig on the Green

Yateley · ages 0-18

A weekend of tribute acts and live music on the green, with a Sunday lunchtime slot built for younger children.

Booking required

Go Ape Bracknell

Bracknell

Zip lines and rope crossings strung through the treetops of Swinley Forest, with a Segway option if harnesses aren't your thing.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBooking required+7 more

Golders Hill Park

London

Free small zoo, a walled garden and a proper playground, all with no entry charge and no need to book.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+3 more

Great Hollands Recreation Ground

Wokingham

A free splash pad, a climber and swings on a recreation ground, with a purpose built barbecue if you fancy making a day of it.

First aidOutdoor playPicnic area

HORTON'S STEAM FAIR

Arundel

Vintage steam-powered fairground rides, a big wheel and old-school games set up for one weekend only in Arundel.

Hallcourt Farm

Reading · ages 2-10

A five acre pumpkin patch with a spooky woodland trail, giant hay bales to climb and pumpkin carving thrown in.

Baby changeBooking requiredCaféFree parking+4 more

Hands-on Art Adventures

Old Windsor

Paint pottery, spin the wheel or take home a baby print keepsake at this small studio, with parties for six-year-olds and up.

Birthday partiesGroup bookings

Harcourt Arboretum (University of Oxford)

Oxford

130 acres of woodland and wildflower meadow to roam, with a play area and den-building for the kids to get stuck into.

Accessible toiletBaby changeFree parkingGift shop+8 more

Hard Rock Cafe

London

A burger and memorabilia stop where kids wander a free rock and roll museum before the food even arrives.

Allergy awareGift shopFood on siteRestaurant+1 more

Hawk Conservancy Trust Bird of Prey Centre

Andover

Flying displays, a vulture trail and a tractor ride round the grounds make this a full day rather than a quick stop.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBlue badge parkingCafé+8 more

Hengistbury Head Beach

Bournemouth

A wide nature reserve beach with a land train to Mudeford Spit, harbour views and wildlife webcams to spot along the way.

Accessible toiletBike parkingCaféDog friendly+4 more

Henley Adventure Golf

Henley-on-Thames · ages 4+

Eighteen holes of outdoor adventure golf past Temple Island and a Fender Stratocaster, taking about an hour to finish.

Baby changeCaféGroup bookingsToilets

Henry Street Garden Centre

Reading

A free-to-wander garden centre in Reading with a Christmas trail for kids and a proper restaurant for the grown-ups.

CaféRestaurant

Highclere Castle

Newbury · ages 0-4

A grand castle tour, Egyptian artefacts from the Tutankhamun connection, and gardens to wander with a pushchair before or after.

Allergy awareBooking requiredCaféGift shop+3 more

Honesty Cookery School

Newbury · ages 10+

Hands-on cookery courses where a child over 10 can cook alongside an adult, plus adult-only feast classes from £25.

Pushchair friendly

Hotpod Yoga Reading

Reading · ages 16+

An adults-only heated yoga studio in Reading, strictly over-16s and not open to pregnant people either.

Imagination Children's Role Play

Camberley · ages 0-7

Small-scale role play rooms, from a pirate ship to a pretend vets and supermarket, built for under-sevens.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBirthday parties+6 more

Jelly

Reading

An arts space running after-school activities, family and teen workshops, and life drawing sessions.

Booking requiredWheelchair accessible