Whether you want to enjoy some fresh air, a family bike ride or a theme park day filled with fun, we’ve found the best places to take the children over the school holidays.
Please check individual venues websites for opening times and admission costs.
5. Walk and cycle
Enjoy some Spring sunshine this spring at Rufford Abbey. A great place to go for a walk and enjoy the gardens and lake. It is also a great place to learn how to cycle. To find out more visit https://ruffordabbey.co.uk/events/ Photo: Sophie Wills
6. Willow Tree Family Farm, Shirebrook
Get up close and personal with the animals at Willow Tree Family Farm. A range of talks will be taking place throughout the school holidays. For a full list of activities visit https://www.willowtree-farm.co.uk/ Photo: Rachel Atkins
7. White Post Farm, Farnsfield
There's plenty of friendly animals to meet indoors and outdoors. Then explore the indoor and outdoor play areas from the Jungle Barn to Miniville to Merv’s Hideout to the Skyjumpers to the beach and the GoKarts. The Tea Rooms, Lunch Barn and Jungle Cafe are open for all your food and drink needs. Come along for a nice refreshment and a bite to eat! Visit https://www.whitepostfarm.co.uk/ Photo: K Taylor
8. Go Ape, Sherwood.
Take on all the fun obstacles from dizzying heights at Go Ape Sherwood this school holiday. There are four brilliant outdoor adventures to get stuck into. Kids are spoilt for choice with a Treetop Adventure course and one of the only two Nets Adventures in the UK. Pre book at https://goape.co.uk/locations/sherwood-pines Photo: Google