15+ Things to Do with Toddlers in Nottingham

Enjoy extended indoor play areas with football pitch, ball pool and trampolines, plus hands-on reptile experiences and a cafe serving freshly made food.

Explore multiple play frames, ninja courses, climbing walls and virtual reality experiences in this family-friendly indoor adventure center with on-site cafe.

Enjoy dedicated soft play areas designed for children aged 0-12, with multiple daily sessions and on-site cafe facilities.

Visit two indoor soft play centres offering fun activities for families with no pre-booking required.

Explore a massive play frame, arcade games, laser tag, and sensory room designed for newborns through teenagers in this Newark soft play centre.

Explore Newark's largest open space featuring a children's play area, fitness trail, cafe, and accessible pathways perfect for families with prams.

Explore Nottingham's oldest public park featuring over 800 trees, scenic walking trails, and seasonal café in a beautifully maintained Green Flag award-winning space.

Explore a combined farm and zoo where families meet diverse animals, enjoy play areas, and experience educational animal encounters across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Visit free animals, gardens, and green spaces in a welcoming community farm in the heart of Nottingham.

Scale indoor rock climbing walls with classes and sessions for all ages, from toddlers in Depot Play to experienced climbers.

Scale indoor climbing walls with bouldering, rope climbing, and lead routes across two state-of-the-art Nottingham locations.

Enjoy state-of-the-art swimming pools with interactive teaching features, soft play, ice skating, and modern gym facilities all under one roof.

Visit Southglade Leisure Centre for swimming lessons, gym facilities, and fitness classes in a modern indoor venue welcoming families and all ages.

Splash into inflatable fun at an Aqua Park, ride a full-size wake cable, or relax at a family-friendly lakeside beach with multiple water activities.

Ride Nottinghamshire's only narrow gauge steam railway through scenic countryside with outdoor play areas and refreshments for families.

Explore a stunning 17th-century stately home set within expansive grounds, offering family-friendly activities across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Explore 580 acres of open space with a top-rated children's play area featuring a mining tower slide and zip wire, plus nature trails, picnic areas and Café 1899.