Family Attractions & Places to Visit with Children in Gloucestershire

Built in the 1930s this is a replica of Bourton on the Water village, including river, bridges and churches built in Cotswold stone. Open all year round.

Indoor playbarn with giant wavy slides, ball pits etc; boating lake; outdoor climbing net 40ft high; animal encounters; mini train, splash pool and more! Slide barn (for up to 40 people) and ice skating (winter) available for birthday parties.

A fascinating insight into an ancient iron mining tradition. Nine caverns to explore, blacksmith workshop. Tea room, surface walks and picnic areas.

Around 150 birds of prey can be seen at the Centre. There are daily demonstrations of free flying birds of prey. Follow the path through our owl woods to see a natural setting where the birds are encouraged to breed as they would in their native environment. Also offer owl evenings for groups, falconry gift experience and falconry introduction days.

A must for all train fans. Train rides and museum. Picnic area. View restoration works. Special events days including Thomas the Tank Engine and friends. See timetable on website for details.

Combines a traditional Yew Hedge Maze with a Rebus Puzzle. Find the central pavilion which houses the mysterious 'Minotoad', see if you can discover the secret hiding place of the Golden Dragonfly. Summer opening times from 10.30am, earliest last entry 4.30pm. Winter opening times vary depending on weather and light conditions!

We are home to the famous Elton Farm Maize Mazes. These are huge mazes built with a different theme each summer. The Mazes are expertly designed and offer a great day in out in the Forest of Dean for the whole family. The Elton Farm Maize Mazes are open from mid July until September. Children's play area and picnic site. Open from mid July until September - see website for opening times.

A 20-mile round trip between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. See website for timetable and details of special events days like Thomas the Tank Engine and Santa steam special.

Estate railyway goes to 4 stations with walks through ancient woods. 1 mile round trip, usually steam hauled. Picnic area. Indoor village with secret passages. Birthday parties catered for. Look out for special Christmas events.

This world famous site is an important wintering area for migrating water birds such as Bewick Swans. Child friendly activities such as discovery centre, pond zone, toad hall and welly boot land and everyone loves feeding the ducks and geese! Family activities during the school holidays including canoe safari. Conference rooms for hire. Because there is always something to see and do, WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. Closed to the public on 25 December.

One of Britain’s most famous traditional hedge mazes, with a romantic temple at the centre and over a kilometre of hedge planted in 1977.