35 toddler friendly day out ideas

Last Updated on October 26, 2024

Entertaining a toddler can be difficult, and finding somewhere that’s toddler friendly and that also meets their idea of fun can be near impossible.

To make it easier to entertain your toddler and find somewhere that you can take them that the whole family will enjoy, I’ve put together a list of 35 toddler friendly day out ideas.

These toddler friendly days out are located in the UK, but if you have any toddler friendly day out ideas or favourite toddler friendly day out locations near you, I’d love to hear about them in the comments.

TODDLER FRIENDLY MUSEUMS

If your toddler loves anything that moves, then there are some fantastic transport museums, miniature railways, and even cruises that your toddler will love. Some of these include:

1. The London Transport Museum
2. The Brighton Toy and Model Museum
3. Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
4. Streetlife Museum, East Yorkshire

TODDLER FRIENDLY PARKS

A park doesn’t have to have a playground to be fun for a toddler, some of the best toddler friendly days out we’ve had at a park are in parks that have a woodland component to them, where my toddler can run free and explore.

Some toddler friendly parks include:

5. Black Park Country Park, Buckinghamshire
6. Royal Botanic Gardens, London
7. The Rye and Holywell Mead, Buckinghamshire
8. Hyde Park in London
9. Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire 

TODDLER FRIENDLY NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES

National Trust properties are fantastic days out for the whole family, and it’s a membership we’ve had ever since we moved to the UK.

Some of the National Trust properties I’ve taken my toddler to, and which he loves are:

10. Basildon Park, Berkshire
11. Scotney Castle, Kent
12. Grey’s Court, Oxfordshire
13. Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
14. Cliveden, Buckinghamshire
15. Morden Hall Park, London

TODDLER FRIENDLY FARMS

Farms are a fantastic toddler friendly day out, there’s a lot of space for your toddler to run around, and they get to get up close and personal with some cute animals.

Some fantastic toddler friendly farms include:

16. Willows Activity Farm, Hertfordshire
17. Chobam Adventure Farm, Surrey
18. Bath City Farm, Bath
19. Odds Farm Park, Buckinghamshire
20. Deen City Farm, London

TODDLER FRIENDLY ZOOS

Zoos are a fantastic family day out, and getting to see large animals like giraffes and elephants close up is a real treat.

Some fantastic toddler friendly zoos include:

21. Chester Zoo
22. Bristol Zoo Gardens
23. ZSL London Zoo
24. Woburn Safari Park, Bedford
25. ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable

TODDLER FRIENDLY SOFT PLAY CENTRES

Whether fun for mums or not, soft play centres are a toddler’s dream day or morning out.

Some fantastic soft plays that I’ve taken my toddler to include:

26. Playtrain Activity Centre, Buckinghamshire
27. The Jelly Lounge, Berkshire
28. Jump, London
29. Lakeside Soft Play, Berkshire
30. Jungle Mania, Buckinghamshire

TODDLER FRIENDLY AQUARIUMS

I love taking my toddler to aquariums, there’s something about the water and fish that makes for a peaceful toddler friendly day out.

Some fantastic aquariums to visit include:

31. Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire
32. Deep Sea World, North Queensferry
33. Oceanarium, Dorset
34. Sea Life, West Midlands
35. The Deep, East Yorkshire

What are your favourite toddler friendly places to visit?