At the heart of the National Forest this is a great place for a day out for children of all ages…read more Half the action is indoors and half outdoors so you are guaranteed a good day whatever the British weather decides to throw at you. Most of the indoor stuff is centred around interative displays relating to the natural world and partly relating back to the National Forest. Its one of those places that is sneakily educational - and kids learn whilst they are playing without realising. Its terribly pc - with hidden messages about the environment everywhere. They do support green issues and I believe have contributed toward research into alternative energy sources locally. You CAN get immersed in the displays and forget the time so be warned. Also inside are the obligitary cafe and soft play area - both kind of average - but not the worst either. Outside is a water play area - with a working dam like structure - which is hard to explain but fascinating, and jolly good wet fun when the sun shines. There is a steam train which takes you back and forth from one side of the site to the other - good for tired little legs towards the end of the day. The adventure playground/park area is really strong - one of the best examples locally. Its really rugged and a bit different to the norm - with plenty of space. The equipment is a bit more testing qand inventive than your bog standard swings and slides scenario. They do Kids parties here, which I have been to - generally entertaining - although I have to say the food was not the best. Costs £6.95 per adult and £4.95 per child, which I think is possible a little steep. It is worth noting that if you are local and would use the facilities alot you can get a season membership. My son practically used to live here before he started school - so this was the most cost effective option. If there are any teachers etc,. on here - would make a great place for a class day out.

This place is wonderful. Plenty of space for kids (and adults) to run and walk. There are some…read moresmall adventure play/obstacle course type areas for older kids, a small play area for younger kids and a large play park for all ages. There is also the science bit inside where there are interactive exhibits. Most of the place is outdoors so it's best on a nice day but still great any time of year. There are regular falconry displays which my family absolutely love. There are also different educational shows at the amphitheatre unfortunately, I seem to miss all of them! There is a train which takes you from one side of the park to the other. My favourite bit is the Barefoot Walk. Take your shoes off and feel the clay, the cold water, the shale, the coal It's so refreshing. It has been extended but I still think it should be longer! I would pay the entry price just for that. There are a couple of places to eat and drink although I would recommend taking a picnic because those places are a little expensive. The only things I think could be improved are: there are very few toilets. They could do with putting one or two in the places which are further from the entrance! Also, the parks/play areas/obstacle things are quite spread out so if you have children of very different ages, that can be awkward. Otherwise, it is a great day out. I think it costs around £30 for a family which includes all of the attractions (apart from one or two fairground type rides which are £1 or £2 and can easily be avoided!)

This was the response from this so called family friendly park after the Grinch swore on more than…read moreone occasion in front of my 6 year old. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN HERE! The Grinch can be cheeky without using completely unacceptable language. Hello,  Thank you for taking the time to email in your views from your visit. I'm unsure if there may have been some miscommunication at the time. But our member of staff that plays the grinch is a trusted member of staff that's been with us for years. We trust them completely and can say with confidence he would not use such language as 'f off' Our apologise if he said something a little less intense that did offend you. He is known for cheeky remarks. Kindest regards Wonderland management.

I adore this place. I've been as a kid several times and as…read morean adult wanting a little nostalgia, I will no doubt take my niece here sometime soon too. It's a great extension to Telford Park, it's a good healthy walk, or a land train to get there. The land train is super cheap and my little brother always used to love it. There's crazy golf, a hedge maze (much easier than I remember it being) and areas with different fairy tale themes. I preferred it personally when the castle was still a castle, but now it's a cafe with a soft play area. There are little dinosaur valleys, and I always thought Hansel and gretels cottage and the crooked house were great. In winter there a winter wonderland too which wasn't there when I was a kid, there's a lot of little rides there, but it is a little outdoor park, so be warned that it is majorly outdoors, so wrap up warm. It's an ideal way to break up a big walk with kids with fun things, I'd recommend taking a picnic, there are plenty of benches and even Alice in wonderland's table to eat at.

Set in the countryside, the site really invites you for a walk across the fields. You will follow a…read moreroute staged with information posts that highlight the different stages of the battle, the significance of the event etc. I would recommend you only consider it if the weather is good. Free parking , no entrance fee.

A great place to walk and learn about important places and times in our history…read more Well worth visiting, my kids really enjoyed it.

Plantasia and Mazeworld was fantastic. I went because I'd got a BOGOF voucher but I would…read moredefinitely pay full price to go again! There are six different mazes, wild walks including a shirt Tree Top walk where you can read information about different trees grown on the site. There are also animals including goats, chickens, deer, sheep, alpaca, pigs and guinea pigs in the animal pens as well as a carp lake and lily pond where you can see ducks and swans. The mazes and walks are a lot of fun and you get cards on which you have to collect stamps from various points in the mazes and on the wild walks. It's suitable for all ages and there is a small interactive room inside the gift shop. I would recommend going in the summer or taking wellies if you're going in the winter as it was very very muddy when we went. I would also recommend taking a picnic, especially if you have young children as, although there is a restaurant at Dobbies on the same site, it's a good walk backwards and forwards and I would not recommend that cafe because it's ridiculously overpriced and not of a quality that justifies it.

Wonderful place. I have so many happy memories coming here with my parents and siblings in the 70s…read moreand 80s. A great place for a picnic, ice cream, walks, rides, crazy and pitch and putt golf. Old school pleasures - Enjoy!

Lovely big park, has everything there, great for feeding the ducks. Lots of activities to do, even…read morea mini golf course. A large field nearby also. Drinks, ice-creams and food also avaliable.

I've been coming here since it opened, they do excellent work reintroducing the monkeys back in to…read moreNorth Africa so that makes the cost even more reasonable. The monkeys are starting to give birth at this time of year, so you get to see some super cute babies too. I find on sure cafés in places like this rather uninspiring or overpriced, but this one is good considering, and there is a lovely picnic area which I'm always a far bigger fan of! The staff are lovely, and it's great for groups, families or couples, and it's all wheelchair accessible. East trip across to trentham gardens, the shopping village, garden centre and barefoot walk too. Always did find it odd though that they have an aerial extreme rather than a go ape though!

A Magical Experience at the Monkey Forest…read more Monkey Forest is a wonderful walk through different areas where various monkey communities live freely in a natural setting. Seeing them up close in such a peaceful environment was truly special. We visited with our grandchildren, and it was a fantastic experience for all of us--educational, fun, and unforgettable. A perfect outing for families!

Fabulous day, with a private Giraffe experience with our booking for my daughters 5th birthday…read more Absolutely fantastic, best experience whilst learning all about the conservation importance etc . Great informative keeper, very knowledgeable who had been there 26 years !! That shows a great place to work. Had afternoon tea overlooking the leopard enclosure. So much good fabulous spread and THE best tasting scones we've ever tried! Had to have boxes to take all the food home that we just couldn't finish. Amazing day with lovely people looking after and caring for the animals there. Thought the apes looked very sad and made us a little sad seeming them in the enclosures

A fun afternoon spent at the zoo is always a fun afternoon! Especially when you see giraffes trying…read moreto mate and all the little kids look horrified! We spent a few hours walking around the entire zoo and there were plenty of animals to keep my little guy entertained. The best part was the playground across from the gorilla sanctuary where all the little kids seemed to congregate. The highlight of the day was the Gruffalo section. It was just a series of animatronic animals and rooms with snippets of the cartoon playing but it was fun and passed the time well. Got hot dogs from the hot dog stand; although there was a restaurant on site... we just needed a quick snack and the service for it was quick and efficient.

Blackbrook Zoo is a good family day out in the Moorlands. When the park first opened, it was called…read moreBlackbrook world of birds, and obviously, birds are still an important part of the offerings here (in fact, Blackbrook has the largest bird collection in the UK). But they have now extended their range and made this an attractive and family friendly small zoo, with animals such as lemurs, wallabies and more recently, riverhogs. The zoo is open all year round and has a strong focus on education, leading to many trips by local schools. It has free parking, a gift shop and kids play area, as well as a pretty stone built tea shop - it is well worth a visit.