Family days out

Experience the Best of British Farming and the Countryside in a Fun-Filled Family Day Out. Get hands on with rare breed farm animals, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas whatever the weather! Enjoy immersive experiences and hands-on workshops.

There’s stacks of animal fun and adventure at this award-winning farm. Meet some furry friends, including sheep and rabbits, enjoy indoor play in the giant play barn, or get active outdoors with go-karts, mazes, crazy golf, playgrounds and even tractor rides!

This long-established charity provides an idyllic, rural home of rest for retired military, police and working horses, and a sanctuary for rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. See the residents, get refreshed in the tea room, and find out more in the museum.

Set on the slopes of the Chiltern Hills, the UK’s biggest zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild. Whipsnade is noted for creating interactive and inspiring exhibits and exciting events.

A splendid Victorian building in the heart of Tring houses the incredible collections of the keen zoologist, Walter Rothschild, which are now part of the world-renowned Natural History Museum of London. The museum also runs a regular programme of inspiring exhibitions and events.

Established in Roald Dahl‘s home village of Great Missenden, the Centre inspires young visitors with hands-on story-telling activities, fun-packed galleries, and a chance to visit Roald Dahl’s original Writing Hut, where all the magic happened!

The medieval village of West Wycombe sits above a set of chalk caves renowned for hosting the notorious Hellfire Club, set up by Sir Francis Dashwood in the 18^th Travel deep beneath the Chiltern Hills and see where Sir Francis and his guests ate, drank and possibly undertook more sinister rituals!

Wycombe Museum explores the history of High Wycombe and the surrounding area. It is known to many as the ‘chair museum’; yet, its hands-on galleries span more than just the history of local furniture-making, and include art, historical artefacts and social history too.

Opened in 1929, this is the oldest surviving model village in the world. Step back in time to the 1930s and marvel at the thousands of buildings, plants and people created here in minute and meticulous detail, all linked by a model railway.

Black Park is a large area of woodland, heathland and open space in south Buckinghamshire. It hosts family friendly attractions, such as an adventure playground, has a lakeside café, and plenty of accessible paths.

Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BY

Offering steam trains rides and so much more for a First Class family day out! Steaming Days and special events held throughout the year, with 25 acres of Railwayland to explore! Our café is also open mid-week 9am-2pm with free entry, and we’re also a rather fabulous vintage wedding venue!

The museum rescues threatened historic buildings and rebuilds them in a traditional Chilterns landscape. Explore a 19^th-century farm complete with animals and working machinery, and a village with its green, cottages, forge and chapel. The museum stages a wide variety of events, bringing the history of the area to life.

Based in Wallingford, Riverside Parks and Pools provides a watery family day out during the summer season. There’s an outdoor heated swimming pool and a splash park for children, as well as a café, indoor changing area and even a campsite.

Home to the Stonor family for more than 850 years, the house at Stonor Park is full of global art and treasures. The grounds are also exquisite, with myriad walks and rides. But it’s the Park’s fantastical playground at Tumblestone Hollow that will capture the imaginations of the whole family.

One of the highest points in the Chilterns, Wendover Woods is a large nature area managed by Forestry England. There is a café, adventure playground, a Gruffalo trail and a fitness assault course. There’s also Go Ape’s fantastic Treetop Challenge where you can swing through the trees like Tarzan!