9 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Shropshire
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
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. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
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!
Explore the varied exhibitions including archeology, fossils, social and industrial history. There's lots to keep kids engaged as well as activities including baby and toddler groups. Check out what's on including quiet hour and treasure hunters.
Discover local history in this beautiful little museum, including its links to the modern Olympics, and geology.
Severn Valley Country Park - Kidderminster
Explore 126 acres of woodlands, meadows, streams, and ponds. There's a minibeast area in the woods, a pond dipping platform, a sand pit play area, a river themed play trail, a playground, and self-led nature trails.
A 46 hectares beautiful, award winning park with a lake, woods, gardens and historic parkland. There's a visitor centre, playground, and an adventure playground, as well as an all ability trail, and a tree trail.
Tickets are free, but you should pre-book an arrival time. See the huge array of aircrafts, cars, tanks, explore the hangars, and play in the playground. You can pay for the 4D cinema, and other experiences.
A beautiful 29 acre park, with the River Severn flowing through it, and a sunken flower garden (the dingle). There's also a playground, seasonal paddling pool, and plenty of open space to play in.
Built in 1779, it's the world's first iron bridge, it's creation marked a turning point in engineering. You can walk across the bridge, enjoy a riverside walk. Museum of the Gorge is currently closed for rennovation, there are other attractions you can pay to visit.
Located in Craven Arms, you can play in the 30 acres of meadows alongside the River Onny. There's a pond viewing platform and picnic table. Pay to visit the exhibition including a replica skeleton of a mammoth. Check what's on in the holidays.
Lovely castle ruins sitting on a 12 acre site including a moat, check out what's on including lots of family activities. There's a cafe and gift shop.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
We need your consent to load the translations
We use a third-party service to translate the website content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the translations.