Discover Family Attractions and Top Tourist Spots in the East Midlands

Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, England, Alton Towers is more than just a theme park, it’s a sprawling wonderland where imagination takes flight and adventure beckons at every turn. From the moment you step through its grand gates, you’re greeted by a vibrant tapestry of sights, sounds, and scents that promise a day (or more!) of unforgettable fun. Whether Read more…

The Waterpark at Alton Towers is located within the Splash Landings Hotel. Guests at the Alton Towers hotel can access the waterpark by following a footpath that runs through the water park itself, giving you a fantastic insight into what the water park has to offer. Attractions at Alton Towers Waterpark There is a wide range of slides and attractions Read more…

Barnsdale Gardens, in the East Midlands, is actually Britain’s largest collection of individually designed gardens and is open all year round as is its Helenium Tea Room.   Enthralling Garden Fans Since 1983 Barnsdale has been enthralling garden fans since 1983, when Geoff Hamilton, the much-loved presenter of BBC Gardeners World, bought a Victorian farmhouse with over 5 acres of Read more…

Looking For More Than Just A Day Out? Enter a world of adventure and discovery when you pay a visit to Conkers at the Heart of the National Forest!   The National Forest On land where activities once took place strictly beneath the surface, an attraction now blossoms where fun-seekers can run, walk and climb – on, above and under Read more…

Go Ape Buxton is set high in the hilltops of the Peak District, the UK’s oldest National Park, offering unbeatable views and adrenaline-fuelled adventure for you and your friends to experience.   Tackle One of the Uk’s Highest Go Ape Courses As one of the highest Go Ape courses ever created, Buxton invites you to climb, leap, and zipline through Read more…

Go Ape Sherwood Pines has a wide range of adrenaline-filled adventures for you and your friends to experience.     Stunning Forest Experience Sherwood Pines is the largest forest in the East Midlands, with over 3,300 acres for you to explore; it could keep the family busy for days! Stay in a cosy cabin tucked away in Sherwood Pines with Read more…

Gulliver’s Kingdom (also known as Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock Bath) is a theme park aimed at children aged 2 to 13 in the picturesque Derbyshire town of Matlock Bath.   A Great Family Day Out at Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock Bath Finding great days out for toddlers and older children alike can be a tricky task. Gulliver’s Kingdom is specially designed for Read more…

Matlock Bath is set in the beautiful gorge of the River Derwent, often described as a ‘seaside town, without the sea’, this is where you will find the Heights of Abraham. Take a flight in a cable car up to a 60-acre Hilltop estate with exhibitions, underground cavern tours and spectacular viewpoints.   Heights of Abraham Your cable car ticket Read more…

Moorways Sports Village and Water Park combines a brand-new £42m water park and leisure centre with the existing Moorways Stadium to create a fantastic new sports and leisure facility in Derby.   State of the Art Facilities The water park and leisure centre boasts an enormous 50m swimming pool, which can be split into three 25m pools. There are also Read more…

Step through the doors of the National Space Centre, and you’ll feel as if you’ve launched into another world, a world where rockets soar, planets spin, and the mysteries of the cosmos are yours to explore. Nestled in the heart of Leicester, this iconic destination is more than just a museum; it’s a gateway to the universe, inviting visitors of Read more…

The National Tramway Museum is the kind of place where the present politely steps aside. Set on a hillside in Derbyshire, it invites you into a lovingly recreated world of vintage transport, traditional shopfronts, and the gentle rhythm of a bygone Britain. Step Back in Time at the National Tramway Museum – Crich Tramway Village From the moment you arrive, Read more…

Nestled on the edge of the charming spa town of Buxton, Poole’s Cavern is a dazzling subterranean wonder just waiting to be discovered. Often described as the “jewel in the crown” of the Peak District, this ancient limestone cave system invites visitors of all ages to step into a world of natural marvels and mysterious legends. Whether you’re a curious Read more…