5 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Rutland (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in Rutland. Whether it's stepping back in time at Rutland County Museum, or letting off steam at Rutland Water Park, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
4,200 acres of open countryside, with plenty of trails. Head to Sykes Lane car park for an adventure playground, a beach, and a visitors centre where you can pick up maps. There's also a playground at Barnsdale car park.
The great Norman Hall is famous for its emormous collection of horsehoes. They hold activities for children. The grounds outside are a peaceful park.
Learn all about England's smallest county, including lots of exhibits about rural life including wheelwrighting, blacksmithing, and drop gallows. Check out their programme of events, including holiday activities.
A restored 19th century windmill, it's now fully operational and produces plain strong white flour, and wholemeal flour. Visitors are welcome when the mill is working (check the facebook page), and flour is available to buy from Whissendine’s Mace village store.
This unique place featuring 150 clipped Yew trees is over 200 years old. It was once the carriage drive to Clipsam Hall, now it makes a great place to play and have a picnic.
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