Beale Park
Near Pangborne and Reading
(0118 984 1500)
30 acres of landscaped gardens including a Willow Maze, rare and exotic birds, pets' corner, farm corner, deer park and adventure playground. Offer many children's activities including birthday parties.
Birdworld
Farnham, Surrey
(01420 22140)
Britain's largest Birdpark and gardens, also includes a children's farm and tropical aquarium.
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
Near Aylesbury
(01296 655720)
Ride on steam trains. Miniature railway and events throughout the year.
Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury, Reading
(0118 971 4002)
Meet the ducks, geese, pigs, sheep and cows, picnic in the meadow and play in the adventure playground.
California Country Park
Wokingham
(0118 973 0028)
Woodland play area, paddling pool and lake. Open daily from dawn till dusk. Free entry.
Courage Shire Horse Centre
Maidenhead
(01628 824848)
Watch prize winning shire horses, take a ride, visit the aviary or play in the playground.
Coral Reef
Bracknell
(01344 862525)
Fun leisure pools, with pirate ship, slides and rapids.
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Chalfont St. Giles
(01494 872163)
30 historic buildings including a reconstructed Iron Age house and a Victorian farmyard.
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot
(01235 817200)
Steam engines on display with Thomas Teas for children.
Dinton Pastures Country Park
Hurst, Reading
(0118 9342016)
Acres of lakes, rivers and meadows with hundreds of flowers, insects animals and birds. Various events held throughout the year. Open daily from dawn till dusk. Free entry.
Legoland
Windsor
(08705 040404)
Theme park for children of all ages, holds many events and shows throughout the year in addition to offering park rides and attractions and of course the brilliant Lego shop.
The Look Out Discovery Centre
Bracknell
(01344 354400)
There are 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland with walks, trails and orienteering adjoining the centre. Also featuring a Hands on Science and Nature Exhibition.
The Living Rainforest
Near Thatcham
(01635 200221)
The beauty of the Rainforest recreated under 20,000sq ft of glass. An amazing collection of tropical plants, birds and rainforest mammals. Various exhibitions all year round. Open daily 10am - 5.15pm
Marwell Zoological Centre
Winchester
(01962 777407)
Birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, fish and plants from around the world, plus free road train, adventure playground and picnic areas.
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
Thatcham
(01635 874381)
Visitor centre with hands on exhibition gallery, nature trails, lakeside footpaths and picnic area. Various free events throughout the year. Opening times vary according to season.
Thorpe Park
Chertsey
(01932 562633)
Excellent theme park featuring rides such as Thunder River, Dino Bumpers Boat Ride and Dare Devil Drivers.
Windsor Castle
Windsor
(020 7321 2233)
Named as one of the seven wonders of Britain in a major survey. Windsor Castle is a great day out for children. It is one of three residences of the Queen and has been home to the sovereign for over 900 years.
Woburn Safari Park
Near Milton Keynes
(01525 290407)
Lions, tigers, zebras and giraffes etc, all set in the grounds of the beautiful Woburn Estate.