Fun Days Out in Derby

Trying to keep the kids entertained can be hard work, especially in the school holidays so why not browse through our guide to a selection of fun days out in Derby and give yourself a well earned break. There are some great things to do for kids here in Derby but the selection of fun days out below also provide some great family entertainment for all to enjoy.

Gulliver's Kingdom

Temple Walk, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PG
Telephone: 01925 444888
Website - http://www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Open times - 10.30am - 5.00pm
Standard price - £12.50 (special passports are available online)

Gulliver's is a family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.
Gulliver's Kingdom in Matlock Bath was opened in 1978
The park contains a number of themed areas each containing rides, attractions, shows, restaurants and shops. All of which combine to keep even the most active of children occupied for a full day.
No Gulliver's park would be complete without its resident characters, Gully & Gilly Mouse and all their friends are on hand throughout the day to entertain you and add some real magic to your day.
Gulliver's Theme parks are a family business, set and run by a family so they understand the needs of a family.

Drayton Manor

Tamworth, Staffordshire, DE78 3TW
Telephone: 0844 472 1950
Website - www.draytonmanor.co.uk
Open times - 9.30am (gates open) 10.30am (rides start) - 5.00pm
Standard prices -
Adult (age 12+ ) - £28 online £20.95
Child (age 4-11) - £24 online £18.95
Grandee (age 60+) - £14 online £14

Drayton Manor is a fun day out for all the family including;
Thomas Land - Rides and attractions
Thrill rides - Apocalypse, The Bounty, Maelstrom, G-Force, Pandemonium, Shockwave to name a few!!
Zoo and Conservation - 15 acres of open plan zoo are home to well over 100 animals from all over the world.

Alton Towers

Stoke, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
Telephone: 0871 222 3330
Website - www.altontowers.com/
Open times - 10.00am - 7.00pm
Standard prices -
Adult - online £30.40 standard £38.00
Child - online £23.20 standard £29.00
Disabled/Carer - online £15.20 standard £19.00
Alton Towers Waterpark prices
Adults & Children - £14
Children - £10
Spectator £4.50

Thrill rides - Thirteen, Air, The Blade, Enterprise, Nemesis, Obilvion, Rita, Ripsaw, Submission to name a few!!
Laughs and Frights - Congo river rapids, Duel, Hex, Runaway Mine Train, Sonic Spnball, The Flume, Twirling Toadstool, Skyride, Haunted Hallow to name a few!!
Magic and young fun - Squirrel Nutty ride, The Beastie, Wobble World, Charlie and the Choclate Factory, Frpg Hopper, Peugeot Drivng School, Heave Ho! To name a few!!
Attractions - Sharkbait Reef, Cloud Cuckoo Land, Mutiny Bay, Extraordinary Golf, Old MacDonalds Farmyard, The Gardens, The Towers to name a few!!
Waterpark - The Alton Towers Waterpark is a heated oasis of fun for all the family, and is available to everyone. This Caribbean lagoon is open all year round.
Hotels - Our amazingly themed hotels provide the perfect base for your preparation for marvellous adventures! Guests also enjoy the privilege of Early Ride Time - enjoy the Park for a whole hour before it opens to anyone else!
Spa - Whether it's for half an hour or half a day, unwind in the Alton Towers Spa. Our luxurious award-winning Spa is open all year round.

Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure

Buxton, Buxton Country Park, Pooles Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH
Telephone: 0845 643 92 15
Website - http://www.goape.co.uk/days-out-in/derbyshire/buxton/the-course
Standard prices -
Gorillas (18yrs+) from £30.00
Baboons (10-17yrs) from £20.00

Our Buxton course is set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park and within walking distance of the historic Spa town itself. If you fancy yourself as a bit of an explorer, you could also visit the adjacent Poole's Cavern, a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave. Now that's ancient.

Highest point: Site 3 platform 20m
Longest Zip Wire: Site 4 Zip Wire 159m
Longest crossing: Japanese Bridge 19m
Total length of all crossings: 736m
Number of crossings: 33
Number of sites: 5

Go Ape! and discover the thrill of aerial trekking high above the forest floor 2 + hours of adrenalin-fuelled fun and adventure!
Go Ape has been put together with adventure in mind, they feature high-wire tree crossings, zip wires and stomach-hollowing Tarzan drops. And, of course, loads of adventure.

Sherwood Forest Fun Park

Sherwood Country Park, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG21 9QA
Telephone: (01623) 823536
Website - http://www.sherwoodforestfunpark.com
Standard prices - pay as you go - token system in operation
Fun-packed amusement park catering for families and children. Located in the heart of beautiful Sherwood Forest, 5 minutes walk from Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre.

Sundown Adventure Park

Retford, DN22 0HX
Telephone: 01777 248274
Website - http://www.sundownadventureland.co.uk
Standard prices - Adults and children £9.50 each, under 2's are free
Opening times - 10.00am - 6.00pm

Sundown Adventureland is a theme park uniquely designed for under 10s. Numerous themed areas including five family rides, the sleigh ride, rocky mountain railway, boozy barrel boat ride, the magnificent tractor ride and the new Robin Hood ride to name a few!!

Wheelgate Adventure Park

White Post, Farnsfield, Newark, Notts, NG22 8HX
Telephone: 01623 882773
Website - http://www.wheelgatepark.com
Standard prices - Adults and children £9.45 each, under 95cm are free
Opening times - 10.00am

Set in 30 acres of parkland in the heart of Nottinghamshire Wheelgate Adventure Park makes the perfect day out for all the family. From the challenging adventure play areas to the exhilarating Runaway Mine Train roller coaster. All weather fun guaranteed with the all new Pharaohs Funderdrome, the largest of its kind in the UK the £1.5m development includes;
4 Floors of exhilarating and unprecedented adventures
Over 16,000 sq.ft of action packed fun
Propelling 6-lane 6-wave astra slides
Weightless dropslides
Terrifying triple drop and twisted tube slides
Vertical tower climbs
Multi swings
Secret mazes
Gigantic ball pools
Roller waves
Towering rope bridges
Specially designed interactive Toddlers zone.

Chatsworth House, Farmyard & Adventure Playground

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Tel: 01246 565300 01246 565300
Email: visit@chatsworth.org
URL: www.chatsworth.org/attractions/farmyard-...

Younger visitors and families particularly enjoy the farmyard with its wide variety of animals and their young, and the spectacular woodland adventure playground.

Location: Chatsworth
Dates Open: 2 April- 21 December
Open Times: 10.30am - 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm).

Freshfields - Donkey Village

The Michael Elliott Trust, Freshfields Farm, Peak Forest, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8EE
Tel: 01298 79775 01298 79775
Email: thestirlings@donkey-village.org.uk
URL: www.donkey-village.org.uk

Donkey Sanctuary, tea gardens & picnic area. No admission charge but a smalll donation is requested.

Dates Open: All year except Christmas week
Open Times: 12midday - 4.30pm Mon-Sun (from 21st March 2009 )

Little Monkeys

Darwin Forest Country Park, Darley Moor, Two Dales, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5LN
Tel: 01629 736212 01629 736212
Fax: 01629 735015
Email: enquiries@little-monkeys.co.uk
URL: www.little-monkeys.co.uk

Looking for an exciting, indoor play centre or party venue for your children? Come and join in the fun at Little Monkeys, the newest and best indoor play centre in Derbyshire.
Location: Darley Moor, near Matlock

Dates Open: All year
Open Times: Daily 10am-6pm.
Entry: £4.50 per child for 2hrs play. Discounts for Park residents.

Conkers

Conkers Discovery, Millenium Avenue, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6GA
Tel: 01283 216633 01283 216633
Fax: 01283 210321
Email: info@visitconkers.com
URL: www.visitconkers.com

CONKERS, the award winning attraction at The Heart of the National Forest, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged for hours.

Location: Swadlincote
Dates Open: Daily - All Year
Open Times: Apr - Oct 10am-6pm: Autumn-Spring - Half Term to Easter Hols 10am-5pm: Dec & Jan 10am-4.30pm
Entry: Adult £7.95: Child £5.95: Family £24.95: Conc. £6.95;

Rosliston Forestry Centre

Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8JX
Tel: 01283 535039 01283 535039
Email: enquiries@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk
URL: www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk

National Forest woodland with walks, trails, childrens attractions and craft workshops.

Location: Rosliston Forest off A44 from Castle Gresley
Dates Open: Daily
Entry: Free to site; charges for some activities

Chucklebutties Play & Party Centre

Riverside Suite, Belper Mills, Bridge Foot, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1YD
Tel: 01773 880123 01773 880123
Email: info@chucklebutties.co.uk
URL: www.chucklebutties.co.uk

Overlooking the beautiful Derwent and Belper River Gardens. Enjoy the wonderful view from the comfort of our quality cafe and have a well-earned break as your children play.

Location: Belper
Dates Open: All year, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Open Times: Mon to Fri 10-7, Sat 10-8, Sun 10-7
Entry: Child £4.50 off-peak, £4.95 peak. Adult FREE. Child under 12 mths FREE

Matlock Farm Park

Jaggers Lane, nr. Two Dales, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5LH
Tel: 01246 590200 01246 590200
Fax: 01226 350055
Location: Matlock
Dates Open: Spring - December
Open Times: Mid March-Mid Dec 10am-4.30pm. Middle to End Dec. 10am-4pm weekends
Entry: Adults £5. Child £4.50. Under 2s free. Conc. £4.50. Family. £17.50.

Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre

John Nike Leisuresport Complex, Sir Herbery Wragg Way, Swadlincote, Burton on Trent, Derbyshire, DE11 8LP
Tel: 01283 217200 01283 217200
Fax: 01283 550659

Matlock Bath Aquarium & Exhibitions

Matlock Bath, 110 North Parade, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NS
Tel: 01629 583624 01629 583624 / 582350
Fax: 01629 760793
URL: www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk

Site of original thermal baths, with collection of cold water, tropical and marine fish; Pertrifying Well and Gemstone collection.

Location: Matlock Bath
Dates Open: Easter to end October
Open Times: 10am - 5.30pm (extended times during high season).

Roller World Derby (Click for more info)

Rollerworld
Mansfield Road
Derby
DE21 4AW

Phone: 01332 345828
Fax: 01332 345828
Email: info@derbyrollerworld.co.uk