Extended bank holiday - where to take family for day tomorrow?

fierysatsuma · 29-08-2006, 20:11

I'm still on holiday, any ideas where I can take my wife and 6-year old daughter tomorrow for the day. Was thinking of Gulliver's at Matlock, but had a look on their site and to be honest doesn't look too great.

Alton Towers is a no-go - I think it is quite expensive for a 6-year old who cant go on most of the major attractions.

Jabberwocky · 29-08-2006, 20:13

Theres a place called Twin Lakes not too far from me, I took my daughte there a few weeks ago and shes three and it was perfect for her and for kids up to about 10.

fox20thc · 29-08-2006, 20:25

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Originally Posted by fierysatsuma

I'm still on holiday, any ideas where I can take my wife and 6-year old daughter tomorrow for the day. Was thinking of Gulliver's at Matlock, but had a look on their site and to be honest doesn't look too great.

Alton Towers is a no-go - I think it is quite expensive for a 6-year old who cant go on most of the major attractions.

If your daughter is 6 she will love gullivers at matlock. Mine did! Just remember its all built on a hill!

jacq · 29-08-2006, 20:29

Gullivers is great, my 6 year old loves it as she can go on virtually everything she wants to. Recently went to American Adventure for the first time with the aforementioned 6 year old and her 8 year old brother, it was also very good as it has been revamped in the last couple of years to be suitable for under 12s. We got on everything we wanted with almost no waiting. If you do go there book online as then you can walk straight in without the queuing at the entrance. Also take a picnic as the food was not great.

fierysatsuma · 29-08-2006, 20:36

Anyone been to Magna? just wondered if that was anygood

fox20thc · 29-08-2006, 20:41

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Originally Posted by fierysatsuma

Anyone been to Magna? just wondered if that was anygood

Magna is... very interesting but not sure how much attention it will hold for a 6yr old after they pass the water section. Do gulliver its fun.

tess667 · 29-08-2006, 20:41

If Halifax isn't too far then there Eureka - a real hands on museum designed for kids, must be a website, give me a mo and I'll have a look

tess667 · 29-08-2006, 20:41

Have a look at www.eureka.org.uk

Trishtee · 29-08-2006, 20:42

Magna is excellent - there's also a large outdoor play area and also a water play area with fountains and squirty things which is great if it's hot (IF!). If you get fed up you can always nip down the road to Meadowhall; I think they've got clowns and stuff for the kids in the Oasis during the holidays.

neeeeeeeeeek · 29-08-2006, 20:50

Butterfly house in Anston on the way to Worksop. Lots of animals and birds and outside with a butterfly house inside. bBrds of prey demonstrations and owls and stuff.
They also had a Minor Bird you could torment!

downtroad · 29-08-2006, 20:50

Take the 200 mile trip down to Stone Henge, pack some sarnies and some pop. Teach the kids about the Universe, time and sacrificing animals to gods.

kittenta · 29-08-2006, 20:56

how about a farm? www.brockholesfarm.co.uk Brilliant place, not just farm animals, free pony ride with entrance fee, Animal petting, very reasonably priced cafe, picnic areas one in the woodland walk, childrens play area. took my daughter the other day for the second time, she didn't want to come home!