Every place in Sheffield

Messingham Zoo

Scunthorpe · ages 0-4

A small, walk-round zoo where you can watch keeper talks, feed emus and otters, and try a bit of animal photography.

Baby changeCaféGift shopToilets+1 more

Middlewood Nature Nursery

Sheffield

A nursery where nearly the whole day happens outdoors, with den building, fires and mud kitchens instead of a classroom.

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

Milestone Ranch

Doncaster · ages 1-16

Petting barn animals, a soft play barn with slides and a zip line, plus a scan-and-solve trail round the outdoor park.

Birthday partiesCaféIndoor playOutdoor play+2 more

Millennium Gallery

Sheffield

Free city-centre gallery near the station, open every day but Monday, with a café for the inevitable snack break.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+7 more

Mission Out

Leeds · ages 6-18

An outdoor adventure park with high ropes, giant swings, lake rafts and a three-storey jump onto an airbag.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesChanging PlacesEV charging+7 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

Mowgli Street Food Sheffield

Sheffield

Colourful Indian street-food restaurant in Sheffield - sharing plates and family-friendly thalis.

Baby changeWheelchair accessible

Mr Straw's House

Worksop · ages 5+

A 1920s house left exactly as one family kept it, seen on small pre-booked tours of just four people at a time.

Bike parkingBooking requiredFree parkingGift shop+9 more

Nando's Sheffield - Valley Centertainment

Sheffield

Peri-peri chicken near the Arena, with free parking and a tram stop close by if you're skipping the drive.

Baby changeHalal optionsFood on siteWheelchair accessible+1 more

National Coal Mining Museum for England

Wakefield · ages 0+

Free entry to a 42 acre former colliery, with the real draw being a guided trip 140 metres underground.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBike parkingBlue badge parking+13 more

National Emergency Services Museum

Sheffield · ages 0-60

Climb into old fire engines and ambulances, try on a uniform, and poke round Victorian police cells across three floors.

ToiletsCaféGift shopWheelchair accessible

National Tramway Museum

Matlock

Ride vintage trams down a rebuilt period street, then loose the kids in a woodland sculpture trail while you eat into a free return visit.

Free parkingParkingGift shopFood on site+6 more

Natural Sciences Museum

Sheffield · ages 0+

Fossil handling, dinosaur exhibits and Edwardian gallery cases to explore, with kids five and under going free.

Booking requiredGroup bookingsSchool visits

Network

Sheffield · ages 14+

Gigs and club nights for teens, with ticket prices that swing wildly depending on how early you book.

Newfield Green Library

Sheffield

A free, small neighbourhood library in Sheffield with limited but very specific opening hours.

Newstead Abbey

Ravenshead

A 300-acre estate near Nottingham with a play park, trails and a house walkthrough, kids go free with a paying adult.

Baby changeBooking requiredBottle warmingBreastfeeding friendly+13 more

Noodle Performance Arts - Performing Arts Sheffield

Sheffield · ages 1-19

Weekly performing arts, ballet and tots classes in Sheffield, plus themed birthday parties for the stage-mad crowd.

Birthday parties

Nostell

Wakefield

NT house and parkland near Wakefield - gardens, woodland play and tea-room for a full day.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféChanging Places+7 more

Nottingham Beach

Nottingham

A free pop-up beach with sand, a pool and paid rides in the middle of the city, open all summer.

Card onlyCash onlyToilets

Nottingham Winter Wonderland

Nottingham

Free entry to Old Market Square festive site - skate, Sky Skate, Observation Wheel and market stalls once you book the paid bits.

Food on sitePublic transport nearbyCard only

OEC Sheffield

Sheffield

A big Sheffield event venue for live music nights, tribute acts and party bookings rather than a kids' day out.

Accessible toiletBike parkingBlue badge parkingCard only+8 more

Octagon Centre

Sheffield

A comedy and gig venue with seated shows for most ages 14 plus, though some nights are strictly adults only.

Accessible toiletBike parkingCard onlyHearing loop+3 more

Off The Canvas

Sheffield

A paint-your-own studio where kids splatter canvases, mould foam clay magnets or bead their own bracelets and charms.