Family & Children

Box End Park is an outdoor leisure destination near Bedford centred around a series of lakes. Visitors can enjoy watersports including cable wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking and open water swimming, as well as a café, accommodation and activities for all ages throughout the year.

Flip Out Rushden Lakes is an indoor activity centre at Rushden Lakes featuring trampolines, inflatable attractions, ninja courses, soft play and adventure activities. The venue caters for all ages and also hosts birthday parties, fitness sessions and family events throughout the year.

Gravity Active Milton Keynes is an indoor leisure venue offering trampolines, inflatable attractions, adventure activities and family entertainment. Located in Xscape Milton Keynes, it caters for children, families and groups, with sessions, parties and activities available throughout the year.

Gulliver's Land is a family theme park in Milton Keynes designed primarily for children aged 2 to 13. The park features rides, play areas, themed attractions, seasonal events and accommodation, making it a popular destination for family days out and short breaks.

Located within John Bunyan Sports & Fitness, this colourful soft play area offers climbing structures, slides and a ball pit for younger children. Regular family sessions, SEND sessions and birthday parties are available.

Kids World is one of Bedford's largest indoor soft play centres, featuring multi-level climbing frames, slides, ball pits and dedicated toddler areas. A café, party packages and secure play environment make it a favourite for families.

Playhouse Bedford is a large indoor adventure play centre with towering play frames, dedicated toddler zones and party facilities. It's a popular destination for family days out just north of Bedford.

Shuttleworth is a heritage attraction near Biggleswade featuring a collection of vintage aircraft, historic vehicles and steam engines. Visitors can also explore Swiss Garden, enjoy a café and attend regular flying displays and family events throughout the year.

The Forest Centre & Millennium Country Park in Marston Moretaine is a beautiful outdoor destination just a short drive from Bedford. The park features lakes, woodland, meadows and walking and cycling trails, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting. The Forest Centre also offers a café, visitor facilities and activities, making it a great day out for families, walkers and cyclists. It wins extra points for accessibility.

Universal United Kingdom Resort is a major theme park and entertainment resort under construction near Bedford, with an opening planned for 2031. The development will include themed lands, a hotel, shops, restaurants and entertainment, making it one of the UK's largest visitor attractions.

Vue Cinema Bedford is a multi-screen cinema in Bedford town centre showing the latest blockbuster films, family favourites and live event screenings. The venue offers a range of formats, comfortable seating and refreshments, making it a popular destination for cinema-goers of all ages.