5 indoor theme parks the kids will love

Stuck for things to do over the cooler months?

We’ve picked the top 5 indoor theme parks to keep the family busy, come rain or shine. Whether you like getting wet and wild or you’re a massive Harry Potter fan, there’s something for everyone.

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Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios

Harry Potter was filmed at Leavesden for ten years, and today, the studios take fans behind the scenes. Visit the sets, see the props and costumes and soak up the magic. Discover two soundstages and the original sets, animatronic creatures and breathtaking special effects, as well as the cast and crew’s memories.

For a quick bite, try the Chocolate Frog Café or the Backlot Café, where you can grab yourself an authentic Butterbeer! There’s free parking on-site, and a handy shuttle bus from Watford Junction train station which is included in the price of your ticket.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour prices and opening times

Opening times can vary throughout the year, so be sure to check the main website before booking. Standard Studio Tour ticket prices increase for 2027 bookings.

The Living Rainforest

With around 700 species of plants and animals, kids will love the Living Rainforest‘s exotic greenhouses where birds, butterflies and lizards roam free. Meet the Goeldi monkeys who leap across branches and have up to 40 different calls or seek out the two-toed sloth named Cinnamon. Get friendly with the Armadillo or simply take in the beauty of the tropical flora, including giant water lilies.

Hear a rumble in the jungle? Head to the rainforest-themed café for snacks and drinks, including rainforest-friendly coffee. Just half an hour away from Oxford and an hour from Bristol, it’s easy to access by car and has plenty of free parking. Taking the train or bus? There’s public transport via Newbury and Hampstead Norreys.

The Living Rainforest prices and opening times

Madame Tussauds

The famous Madame Tussauds waxworks is one of the British capital’s most popular indoor attractions. It’s the perfect way to get up close and personal with celebrities of all types, from musicians to sports stars and even the royal family – and get that all-essential selfie.

Children will also love the Spirit of London experience, a live-action attraction where a taxi ride whisks you through London’s sights and sounds throughout history. You’ll also find the former Planetarium 360º cinema here with the Marvel Super Heroes 4D experience – a sure hit!

Madame Tussauds London prices and opening times

Ensure to pre-book online to save money on your tickets! Prices shown below increase by more than 40% when purchased at the door on the day of your visit.

The Wave

Looking to escape the chilly weather with the kids? Head to The Wave in Coventry for an indoor water adventure where the climate is always tropical.

Packed with high-speed thrill slides for older kids and the gentle splash zone of The Reef for the little ones, it keeps the whole family smiling while completely sheltered from the cold.

The Wave Coventry prices and opening times

Save up to 30% on your ticket prices by visiting during off peak times.

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

Looking for a museum where your children can discover, explore and play with no limits? Check out ‘Eureka! The National Children’s Museum’. This jam-packed destination, located in Halifax, West Yorkshire, is a fun-filled space ideal for kids ages 0-11 to explore all aspects of life.

Expect six fun-filled themed zones and immersive spaces your little ones will adore exploring. Discover the ‘All About Me’ zone, where kids can explore up close the science behind our bodies, the ‘Spark Gallery’, an interactive light paradise, the ‘SoundSpace’ zone, an alien adventure-themed exhibit and much more!

Eureka! prices and opening times

Ensure to pre-book online to save money on your tickets! Prices shown below increase by £2 each if purchased at the door on the day of your visit.