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!

It has grown over the years from a bog standard farm and play area to an enjoyable afternoon for…read moremost of the family. The admission fees are: £3.50 Adult admission £2.50 Child admission (over 3 years old) Children under 3 get free admission There are a number of animals all over the grounds from llamas to meerkats to birds of prey. Paths are a bit difficult for pushchairs/wheelchairs as a lot of them are in fields or gravel around the small lake. There is a brand new play area next to the ice cream/coffee shop which is perfect for parents to relax whilst watching the children have fun. However if the weather is bad there is an indoor play area with two sections. The first section is a limited babies/toddlers area with rather used and worn down toys. The second is for young children - a soft play area and mini ball pool. The soft play area is very claustrophobic and if you have a reluctant/stroppy kid it is extremely difficult to get a full grown adult in and back out with them in one move! The staff range from friendly to pretty much inaudible but nevertheless get the jobs in hand done and serve you promptly. The coffee shop is fairly limited but in the summer is perfect for a cool drink or simply an ice lolly. There is a lake and crazy golf offered as alternative farm free activities. The lake is fairly pictoresque and can have approved fishing fun as far as I'm aware you have to bring your own gear. The crazy golf is usually very busy and they have limited number of clubs - get there quick and be prepared to hang around in the hope someone comes back soon returning their clubs. Its an ok day out - its constantly improving with greater publicity and funding.

nice place to take the Kids .farm animals to feed an indoor &outdoor play area & a small cafe…read more.enjoyed it

Markeaton Park is located just a few miles north of Derby city centre and overall appeals most to…read morechildren with 'The Mundy Play Centre'. Here there's a paddling pool, play areas, boating lakes, bouncy castle and mini steam train. For the adults, it's a vast green park with a lake, woodland, orangery cafe with formal gardens, craft village, tennis courts and golf course. The park is also used for roadshows and events, fairground and annual city bonfire night with spectactular fireworks. Many-a-happy-time spent here in my youth!

Located just 4 miles north of derby city centre and is a great place to spend your day with…read morechildren ( for football, frisbee, dog walking or even just to lie down. There is even a mini skatepark (situated away from the play area though). On the otherside of the park there is a brook where you can see, but not feed, the ducks :( and a small craft village with paint a pot, honey shop, woodwork shop and nearbye an old style cafe with formal green. Every year they hold various events; firework displays, roadshows, fairs etc Great place for the children

Nice farm, with its own farm shop selling almost all home made or home 'grown' produce. The meat is…read moreparticulary nice, although it feels alittle weird buying your sausages and then walking through to the petting far and looking at the piglets. Christmas is an excellent time for a visit as you can get a beautiful christmas tree as well as your turkey,and christmas veg! The home made arts and crafts bit would also make lovely presents, and would the a hamper of the local made produce, such as the cheeses which taste a thousand times better than any supermarket cheese.

There was lots of parking. The produce looked really good. They also sold garden pots of all…read moreshape and sizes. Lots of other things like cushions and draft excluders, ornaments fot inside and outside. We bought enough food to make a salad. We also bought potatoes for jacket potatoes. All the fruit and vegetables tasted so mich nicer. I would happily go back and buy more. The lady on the checkout was friendly and efficient. I am a wheelchair user and managed to get aroind the shop wthhout help.

I went a few years ago and to say I was scared of water rides the whole experience was incredibleread more

Waterworld 2000 is the best indoor water funpark in the UK. For a big kid like me, it's ideally…read moreplaced about 30 minutes drive away from Alton Towers and I've done a few fun trips to enjoy both attractions on one visit. Waterworld is located in Festival Park, a collection of leisure facilities just off the A500 ring road around Stoke-on-Trent. Fortunately, the dreadful roadworks on the A500 are gradually getting better. I aim to visit out of school holidays and so parking and overcroading hasn't been a problem but I can imagine the waterpark becoming very busy at peak periods. There is a big changing room - you'll need a 50p piece for the lockers (non refundable). There's an air of excitement as you smell the chlorine and hear the screams as you walk up the ramp to the waterpark area. There is a medium sized wavepool and a klaxon signals the start of the waves every 20 minutes. There is also another pool for swimming, splashing and which houses the assault course where you can try to get across the floasting islands. However, the multi-coloured flumes that snake round the park above your head are the main draw for me. There are a couple of twisty flumes where you can pick up quite a lot of speed if you lie down absolutely flat. There is a straight 4 lane slide where you can race your friends and family. I also enjoy the Space Bowl where a short slide ejects you into what looks like a giant toilet bowl, which you gradually circle and eventually plop out (or are flushed out) of the hole at the bottom into a pool! Nucleus was the first water-roller-coaster ride in the UK, where you ride a circuit on a raft and water jets propel you uphill as well as sliding downhill. Another great fun experience are the rapids where powereful water jets propel you round and round a loop - it's really hard to escape once you're in the vortex and there's a sense of camaradrie as swimmers help each other escape at the crucial point near the entrance to the ride. A great lesson on the power of water. There's a cafe serving some light meals and snacks. Near to Waterworld, you'll find other entertainment options including a Wedgewood outlet, cinema, bowling alley and some eating options.

Very nice place to spend a day out. Beautiful gardens and helpful staff. The shopping area outside…read morehas a good selection of clothing, pottery and outdoor shops as well as several cafes and restaurants.  Look out for the 2 for 1 admission voucher to make your day even better! Free parking and plenty of space for kids to run around.

Our family love it here. Something for everyone. Kids love the ice cream, and we like wandering…read morearound the garden centre. Good place to kill a few hours on a wet afternoon.

a lovely, hidden gem when you look at the surroundings. People are supposed to keep their dogs on…read moreleads, but this doesnt seem to happen very often. The ducks and swans are very confident, almost to the pont of vicious with the way they chase you down the path! There are couple of different play areas, and a decent sized car park. The fishers can be a bit touchy about you making a noise while walking around, but at the end of the day, it is a public space. Very good space for kids.

since the recent refurb this is now a lovely place to go for a walk whether with the kids, dog or…read morejust by yourself. The area is really improved and provides a lovely backdrop to a nice afternoon stroll. Having the canal so near by adds an extra dimension, and extra walk if its a bit busy round the lake, which it sometimes is since the refurb. Sometimes wish that more people would keep their dogs on a lead though, as a few times my dog has been harrassed by other dogs, and despite the owners best attemptsthey dont listen and just keep rattling him.But thats the same problem anywhere i guess.

Deep Hayes Country Park is a natural gem. This area has a visitors centre, acres of open space for…read morekids to run around and dogs to exercise, stepping stones over the water, bird hides and is a real delight to all visitors. Make sure you wear your walking boots or wellies when visiting even on nice days, as there are places covered by trees that never seem to dry out, no matter how hot the weather. If your dog is frightened of the stepping stones, there are alternative routes across the water, but kids usually love it! Bring some water and possibly a snack, as the visitors centre (with sweets, ice creams, drinks, etc) has restricted opening hours.