Discover things to do with kids in Cheltenham
Create memories with all the family when you stay with us at Cheltenham Chase Hotel. Look beyond the hotel and grounds for family days out in Cheltenham to enjoy.
Boulders Cheltenham
16 minute drive
Bring on the wall! Climb up in your kids’ estimations with a visit to the town’s indoor bouldering centre. Cheltenham Boulders prides itself on its helpful and friendly service and offers a ‘Family Give it a Go’ session where up to six family members can try their hand at scaling a wall together.
Mr Mulligans
19 minute drive
For serious gamers. Finding an activity for all the kids to enjoy and under one roof can be tricky but not at Mr Mulligans. The Brewery Quarter attraction is home to electro-darts, pool tables, ping pong and two crazy golf courses. Game on.
Sandford Parks Lido
13 minute drive
Ditch the tablets and dive into a swimming experience from yesteryear. Sandford Parks Lido is a Grade II listed venue filled with art deco touches. If you’re worried about the Great British weather, the heated pool should encourage you to dip your toe in the water.
SimAir737 Flight Simulator Experience
11 minute drive
For wannabe pilots of all ages. The flight simulator at Gloucestershire Airport puts you in the cockpit like nowhere else. Choose from 24,000 real world destinations to perfect your pilot skills. Best of all, you can sit back and watch your little ones take flight from the cabin. Let’s hope there’s no turbulence.
Bristol Zoo Project
36 minute drive
Head out on a short drive to Bristol Zoo Project, where families can meet amazing animals - from lemurs and red pandas to brown bears—in woodland habitats and interactive play zones like the Fun Fort and Barefoot Trail. With plenty of outdoor space and opportunities for hands-on discovery, it’s a lively and immersive day-out for children and adults alike.
Holst Victorian House
21 minute drive
Step back in time at Holst Victorian House, the birthplace of composer Gustav Holst, where you can explore a fully restored Victorian home, see the piano on which he composed The Planets, and imagine life in the 1870s through historic rooms and working kitchens. It’s a quieter but richly engaging experience for families wanting a cultural outing between more high-energy activities.
Puzzlewood
48 minute drive
Venture into the enchanting woodland of Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean - ancient tree-covered rocks, secret caves and winding trails that feel like stepping into a fairy-tale or film set. Ideal for imaginative young explorers and photo worthy for grown-ups, this walk-through adventure promises discovery at every turn.
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