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Things to do with kids in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire stretches from the Severn Vale and the Forest of Dean to the edge of the Cotswold hills. Families have plenty to choose from, including WWT Slimbridge near the river, Cattle Country Adventure Park and the heritage steam trains of the Dean Forest Railway.
This weekend in Gloucestershire
Showing 4 family days out near your area · Sat 15 Aug – Sun 16 Aug. Add your postcode for drive times.
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Farm parks
Lambs, tractor rides, soft barns and animal handling across the three counties.
Free days out
Country parks, woodland trails, museums and play areas that cost nothing to get into.
Rainy day ideas
Indoor places that work when the forecast does not: museums, soft play and model worlds.
Animals & wildlife
Wildlife parks, farms, aquariums and wetlands where kids get nose-to-nose with animals.
Steam railways
Heritage steam lines and miniature railways the train-mad will not stop talking about.
Castles & history
Castles, palaces, manor houses and living history that bring the past alive for kids.
Outdoors & adventure
Adventure playgrounds, woodland, arboretums, beaches and big-space days out.
Toddler-friendly
Gentle, buggy-friendly days out that genuinely suit the under-fives.
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Gloucestershire days out, answered
What are the best days out with kids in Gloucestershire?
Among the best family days out in Gloucestershire are Cattle Country Adventure Park, WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Sudeley Castle & Gardens and Cotswold Country Park & Beach. There are 39 attractions listed across the county in total, sorted by drive time once you add your postcode.
What are good rainy day activities for kids in Gloucestershire?
Good wet-weather choices in Gloucestershire include Clearwell Caves, Corinium Museum and The John Moore Countryside Museum, all with indoor or undercover areas. Browse the rainy day activities page to see all wet-weather options sorted by drive time from your door.
What is free to do with children in Gloucestershire?
Free family days out in Gloucestershire include Robinswood Hill Country Park and Beechenhurst, where entry costs nothing. Use the Free only filter or the free days out page to find more, sorted by drive time.
What toddler-friendly days out are there in Gloucestershire?
There are several buggy-friendly and toddler-suited days out listed in Gloucestershire, including farm parks with gentle animal areas and free country parks with flat paths. Browse the toddler-friendly category or use the Toddler filter to see them sorted by how far the drive is.
Are there SEND-friendly days out in Gloucestershire?
Yes, Museum of Gloucester and Prema Arts Centre are listed as SEND-friendly in Gloucestershire, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Browse the SEND-friendly category to see all options.