15+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Northampton

Enjoy one of the region's largest indoor play centres featuring a 4-lane astro slide, laser tag zone, go-karts, and a 5-star rated café.

Enjoy indoor soft play adventures with a cafe at Needle & Awl Wacky Warehouse, perfect for children of all ages.

Explore sensory zones, immersive role-play settings, innovative playframes and thrilling go-kart tracks designed for young explorers to play, learn and grow.

Explore multiple levels of climbing structures, slides, and ball pits designed for active indoor play alongside refreshments for the whole family.

Explore a forest and treehouse-themed soft play center with climbing frames, slides, and dedicated under-3s areas, plus a café serving fresh food and cakes.

Meet farm animals, explore purpose-built play areas, and enjoy seasonal lambing experiences in a safe, mainly covered environment perfect for families.

Pick pumpkins from thousands of varieties, navigate spooky mazes, toast marshmallows and enjoy live entertainment at this immersive autumn farm festival.

Explore 12 acres of countryside with interactive animal encounters, indoor and outdoor play areas, and homemade café fare at this family-friendly farm park.

Explore a working farm with hands-on animal encounters, adventure play, barrel rides, and acres of countryside perfect for families seeking outdoor fun.

Explore ancient woodlands with family-friendly trails, play areas, picnic spots, and opportunities for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting across this expansive forest.

Experience thrilling treetop adventures, zip-lining, and forest activities suitable for ages 4 and up in Salcey Forest.

Explore a national showpiece for accessible countryside featuring lakeside walks, The Park Bistro Cafe, and family-friendly outdoor spaces across beautiful rural Northamptonshire.

Explore 200 acres of woodland with scenic trails, an adventure course featuring zip lines, and a children's play area.

Explore 35 acres of historic gardens featuring Italian landscapes, glass houses dating to the 1870s, a menagerie, children's play area and tearoom.

Explore a beautifully preserved Elizabethan manor house with gardens, grounds, and family-friendly activities in Northamptonshire.

Scale 200+ indoor climbing routes across three Northampton centres, from beginner-friendly walls to expert challenges, plus bouldering and soft play for ages 2+.

Ride heritage steam and diesel trains through Northamptonshire countryside on this volunteer-run railway offering special events, cream tea experiences, and family activities.

Bounce into action at this indoor trampoline park offering open jump sessions, parent-and-toddler activities, and specialized courses for all ages and abilities.