Days Out with Kids in Reading
Looking for days out with kids near Reading? 75 options are mapped here, each offering family-friendly attractions. The list runs from the closest to the furthest from the middle of Reading.
Among them are Thames Lido, Willink Leisure Centre and David Lloyd. 64 of them are free to visit; there is a mix of indoor and outdoor options (11 indoor, 64 outdoor). Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Because facilities differ — some are full-day attractions, others a quick stop — checking opening times and any booking requirements ahead of a visit is recommended. The distances shown are measured from the middle of Reading, and the occasional listing falls in an adjoining town where it is the nearest option for Reading.
- 01 Ambrook Road Play Area0.5 mi
- 02 The Mad House Play and Party World0.5 mi
- 03 Tabby Drive Play Area1.1 mi
- 04 Hexham Road Play Area1.3 mi
- 05 Ryhill Way Play Area1.4 mi
- 06 Chalfont Park Play Area1.6 mi
- 07 Aveley Walk Play Area1.7 mi
- 08 Wensley Road Play Area1.7 mi
- 09 Chalfont Pavilion Play Area1.7 mi
- 10 Southcote Farm Lane Playground1.9 mi
- 11 Blackwater Close Play Area1.9 mi
- 12 Little Learners2.0 mi
- 13 Oddel Play Area2.0 mi
- 14 Behind Chapel2.1 mi
- 15 Science Quad2.1 mi
- 16 Redhouse Close Play Area2.2 mi
- 17 Conygree Close Play Area2.2 mi
- 18 Hollywood Bowl2.2 mi
- 19 Urban Fun2.4 mi
- 20 Spinners2.4 mi
- 21 Kensington Rec2.5 mi
- 22 Palmer Park2.6 mi
- 23 Avon Place Play Area2.6 mi
- 24 Carnival Field2.7 mi
- 25 Carnival Field2.7 mi
- 26 East Reading Adventure Playground2.8 mi
- 27 Thames Lido2.8 mi
- 28 The Manor Play Area2.9 mi
- 29 Randolph Mews Play Area2.9 mi
- 30 Elderberry Way Play Area2.9 mi
- 31 Portman Road Playground3.0 mi
- 32 South Lake Play Area3.1 mi
- 33 Ivydene Road Play Area3.1 mi
- 34 Hardwick Road Play Area3.2 mi
- 35 Westfield Road Recreation Ground3.3 mi
- 36 Krazy Playdays Reading3.3 mi
- 37 Amersham Road Recreation Ground3.4 mi
- 38 Rufus Isaacs Play Area3.4 mi
- 39 David Lloyd3.4 mi
- 40 Malone Park playground3.4 mi
- 41 Southlake Crescent Playground3.5 mi
- 42 Rivermead Playarea3.7 mi
- 43 Chatsworth Avenue Play Area 13.9 mi
- 44 Ayrton Senna Play Area3.9 mi
- 45 Chatsworth Avenue Play Area 23.9 mi
- 46 Saint Dunstans Play Area4.0 mi
- 47 Arthur Newbery Children's Playground4.1 mi
- 48 Vauxhall Park Play Area4.1 mi
- 49 Kids'n'Action Play and Party Centre4.1 mi
- 50 Childrey Way Play Area4.2 mi
- 51 Redwood Avenue Play Area4.3 mi
- 52 Ambler Drive Playground4.3 mi
- 53 Bathurst Road Play Area4.3 mi
- 54 Milestone Way Play Area4.4 mi
- 55 Willink Leisure Centre4.4 mi
- 56 Enstone Road Play Area4.4 mi
- 57 Emmer Green recreation ground4.4 mi
- 58 King George's Field4.5 mi
- 59 Emmbrook Playground4.5 mi
- 60 Alderwood Play Area4.6 mi
- 61 Ashenbury Play Area4.6 mi
- 62 Sandford Park Play Area4.7 mi
- 63 The Thicket Playground5.2 mi
- 64 California Play Park5.2 mi
- 65 Park Lane Recreation Ground5.3 mi
- 66 Monkey Mates5.4 mi
- 67 Waverley Park Playground5.4 mi
- 68 Roycroft Park5.5 mi
- 69 Gorse Ride Play Area5.6 mi
- 70 Wokingham Superbowl5.9 mi
- 71 Oakey Drive Playground6.0 mi
- 72 Pirates Landing6.0 mi
- 73 Colleton Swimming Pool6.2 mi
- 74 The Abyss6.7 mi
- 75 The Ruth Popper Playground6.9 mi
Good to know
How many days out with kids are there in Reading?
This page lists 75 days out with kids mapped in and around Reading, including Thames Lido. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the days out with kids near Reading free?
Yes — 64 of the places listed for Reading are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at days out with kids near Reading?
Expect family-friendly attractions. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Reading. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Reading.