The Attraction Near Meโs guide to the Top 10 Rainy Day Attractions and Wet Day Activities.
UK Top 10 Wet Weather Attractions
The UK is home to some fantastic attractions, but outdoor attractions are not an ideal choice on a cold, wet and windy day. Luckily, there are hundreds of indoor attractions here in the UK that you can visit on a rainy day.
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1 – Visit an Indoor Waterpark
A day out at an indoor waterpark is a great choice on a wet day. Families are guaranteed a great time on the slides and flumes. Enjoy the thrill of the water park all year round, no matter what the weather, at one of the fantastic indoor waterparks located across the UK.
View our Top 10 Indoor Waterparks listing, where we also list leisure centres near you with waterslides.
Alton Towers Waterpark offers a wide range of fun indoor attractions perfect for entertaining the entire family.
If your children love a good waterpark then have a read through our Top 10 Holiday Resorts with Waterslides.
2 – Visit a Museum
Museums are a great place to spend time with the family when the weather is wet outside. There are some fantastic museums across the UK, many of which offer free entry, making them an ideal choice on a cold, wet and rainy day.
Undoubtedly one of the best free days out in the UK, The National Railway Museum in York is home to over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects. Discover how Railways changed the World. Marvel at railway legends including Mallard which holds the world steam record speed of 126 mph.
Museums can be found in most UK towns and cities and they are working hard to make them more appealing to children, prime examples include The Imperial War Museums in London and Manchester which both also offer free entry.
3 – Visit an Aquarium
Aquariums are fantastic family attractions with stunning marine habitats and displays. They are ideal when you are looking for indoor activities to entertain the kids.
Marine life is a truly fascinating thing, especially for a child. Whether it’s their first time seeing a vibrant coral reef, getting nose to fin with majestic sharks, or marvelling at jawless fish.
A visit to anย Aquariumย is an ideal activity for a day out on a rainy day, with plenty to choose from across the UK, there is bound to be an aquarium near you.
4 – See the World from a Different Perspective
If it is only a wet day and not too cloudy then climb the stairs or take the lift to the top of one of the UK’s many tall buildings that allow public entry, for example when visiting London you can visit the Sky Garden at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street (often referred to as the Walkie Talkie), all you need to do is book your free tickets in advance.
The Blackpool Tower is the home of five great attractions, where you can go from the depths of The Blackpool Tower Dungeon right up to the heights of The Blackpool Tower Eye, all of which make ideal activities for keeping the kids entertained on a wet winter’s day.
5 – Merlin Entertainments Indoor Attractions
Merlin Entertainments not only operate some of the UK’s most popular theme parks, their portfolio also includes a selection of โMidwayโ attractions. These family-friendly offerings are high-quality, branded, indoor attractions which are perfect for family days out when you are looking for something to do when its raining.
Younger children will love the Legoland Discovery Centres in Manchester and Birmingham, these indoor attractions are full of fun activities for the kids. For families with older children, we recommend The Dungeons, a set of uniquely thrilling attractions that will whisk you way back to the UKโs most perilous past. Adults will also find these immersive indoor attractions informative and entertaining.
In Blackpool and London, you can experience Madame Tussaud’s waxworks or for a completely different experience visit Cadbury World near Birmingham.
Younger children will enjoy The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse and Peter Rabbit Explore and Play on Blackpool Seafront.
6 – Underground Attractions
Underground attractions such as show caves like Stump Cross Caverns are a great way of avoiding any inclement weather, once you are inside you are completely oblivious to the outside elements.
Alternatively, take a journey 140m underground and discover 180 years of mining history at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield or the Big Pit National Coal Museum, Torfaen, Wales. As an added bonus, both of these attractions offer free entry.
Zip World Llechwedd offers underground trampolining, mini-golf and mine tours.
Check with the attraction to confirm they are open before visiting as some caves and underground attractions may need to close if they are impacted by heavy rain.
7 – Escape Rooms
Escape rooms have popped up in towns and cities across the UK with some unique venues including castles (Lumley Castle), prisons (Shepton Mallet and Shrewsbury Prison) and even on an island in the middle of Alderford Lake.
8 – Interactive Experiences
Interactive experiences provide a great opportunity for families to bond and spend some quality time together with lots of unusual options on offer here in the UK. These experiences are often based on popular TV shows, movies and historical events, we list a few examples below.
Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience
This fully immersive experience will be your toughest adventure yet. Do you have what it takes to help Lara save the world? Grab your discount passes and find out!
Crystal Maze Live Experience
Face a variety of tasks in the four adventure zones: Medieval, Industrial, Aztec and Futuristic. Work your way through the zones and get as many crystals as you can. The more crystals you get, the more time youโll have to catch tokens in the famous Crystal Dome!
The Dungeons
The Dungeons are uniquely thrilling attractions that will whisk you way back to the UK’s most perilous past. With attractions in Edinburgh, York, Blackpool and London pay a visit to one near you.
7 – Adventure Golf
There are some great adventure golf courses popping up at venues all over the UK. Some like Volcano Falls at Xscape and Hole in Wand are aimed at families whereas others such as Golf Fang combine mini golf with street food and cocktails and are strictly for over 18s only.
8 – Indoor Amusement Parks
Located in London’s Camden Town is Babylon Park. This alien-themed indoor park offers a good selection of rides and attractions to keep the family entertained on a rainy day.
Hidden away at The Flower of May caravan park in Scarborough, North Yorkshire is The Scarborough Fair Collection, a magnificent working collection of Vintage Cars, Steam Engines, Vintage Fairground Rides and Mechanical Organs.
10 – Unique Activities
For a truly exhilarating experience then why not give indoor skydiving a try at iFLY.
If you want to escape the rain but not the cold then pay a visit to an indoor ski slope where in addition to skiing and snowboarding sessions they often also offer sledging and tubing sessions too. Popular indoor venues include Chill Factore, SnowDome and Snowzone at XScape.
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Author: Dan
I am passionate about Theme Parks and Attractions. I love riding roller coasters and thrill rides. With two young boys I understand how expensive family days out can be and this was one of the main driving forces behind Attractions Near me. My aim is to help you and your friends enjoy some great days out without costing the earth. Thanks for reading and have a great time - Regards Dan
