Cotswold Country Park and Beach
With water parks, beaches and crazy golf, there’s fun for the whole family at the Cotswold Country Park and...
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The Cotswolds is one of the most family friendly regions in the UK, full of gentle countryside, charming villages, hands on farms and exciting indoor and outdoor adventures.
Whether you are travelling with a newborn, an enthusiastic toddler, or a mix of younger children, here are some brilliant things to do in the Cotswolds.
Take a look at our favourite places to go with babies, kids and small children.
A long time favourite for families. Expect friendly farm animals, soft play, outdoor adventure areas and tractor rides at Cotswold Farm Park. Spring is especially magical thanks to lambing and bottle feeding sessions. In summer you will find shows, trails and hands on activities that are perfect for little ones.
The park’s large, flat and easy to navigate layout makes it great for babies and toddlers. See giraffes, penguins, giant tortoises and lemurs, then hop on the miniature railway. At Cotswold Wildlife Park there is also a spacious playground and lots of room for picnics.
Birdland Park and Gardens is home to penguins, flamingos and many colourful birds. The dinosaur area is a big hit with toddlers and the calm, buggy friendly paths make it ideal for families with young children.
All Things Wild is brilliant mix of soft play, animal encounters, dinosaur trails and outdoor play areas. Toddler Tuesdays offer messy play, crafts and story sessions created especially for under fours. This is a strong option for mixed weather days.
Fairytale Farm is fully accessible and sensory focused attraction designed with younger children in mind. There are gentle animals, interactive play areas, small rides, storytelling zones and outdoor spaces that work well for toddlers. It is an excellent alternative to Cogges and the Model Railway Exhibition because it is fun, hands on and caters to very young visitors.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a mix of wildlife, wetland walks, outdoor adventure areas and indoor soft play. Welly Boot Land, the splash and explore zone, is very popular with young children. The site is extremely pushchair friendly.
Westonbirt now includes expanded natural play zones, toddler friendly forest trails and seasonal activity routes such as the Biodiversity Detectives trail. The pathways are suitable for pushchairs and the woodland setting offers a relaxing, gentle day out.
This charming miniature Cotswold village delights little children who love feeling giant sized. Combine the visit with a paddle in the shallow River Windrush or a walk through the village.
Enjoy a gentle steam train ride through beautiful countryside. Babies often find the gentle rattling soothing and toddlers love the excitement of riding a real steam train.
This family friendly park offers a sandy beach, shallow paddling lagoon, playgrounds and boat hire. It is one of the best summer day out choices for babies and toddlers who enjoy water and sand.
This offers a calm and easy outdoor experience suitable for families with babies and small children. The walk around Broadway Tower is simple and buggy friendly, and the deer enclosure is a gentle and engaging stop for toddlers. It is also open throughout most of the year and works well in all seasons.
Sudeley Castle offers beautiful gardens, buggy friendly paths and a fantastic wooden adventure playground. It is ideal for families with children of different ages.
At the Dean Heritage Centre, little ones can follow the Gruffalo trail through gentle woodland, explore forest paths and visit family friendly exhibits. The mix of storybook characters and nature makes it ideal for toddlers.
Across the Water Park area you will find lakeside walks, toddler suitable playgrounds, picnic areas and wildlife watching. It is a peaceful and flexible option, especially if you prefer open air activities.
The home of the famous character Brum. Children enjoy spotting him throughout the museum. This is a great option for a short indoor visit.
A warm, indoor tropical environment filled with free flying butterflies. It is magical for little ones and very easy to access with a pushchair, which makes it ideal on wet or cold days.
Perfect for active toddlers and young children who enjoy climbing. The colourful indoor walls and safe beginner areas make it fun even for first timers. This is a useful indoor option for rainy days.
Book a holiday cottage in the Cotswolds to enjoy any of these family-friendly attractions, or discover more things to do in the Cotswolds in our travel guide.
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