1 / 6Worcestershire packs an enormous amount of family fun into one green corner of the West Midlands. From drive-through safari parks and heritage steam railways to life-sized dinosaurs, dramatic ruins and a riverside cathedral, there is a day out here to suit every age, budget and weather forecast. Here are our favourite confirmed family days out across the county.
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A large drive-through safari park and theme park at Bewdley, combining a walk-through zoo, animal encounters and a fairground rides area (rides are charged separately). Kids see lions, giraffes, rhinos and more from the car window, then meet meerkats and lemurs on foot before jumping on the theme-park attractions. It is a genuine all-day family destination, and one of the biggest days out in Worcestershire.
Severn Valley Railway
An award-winning 16-mile heritage steam and diesel railway running between Kidderminster, Bewdley and Bridgnorth, with the Engine House visitor centre at Highley. Children love riding vintage steam trains, hopping on and off with a Freedom of the Line ticket, and exploring the hands-on interactive exhibits at the Engine House. It is a nostalgic, easygoing day out that spans the Worcestershire countryside.
All Things Wild
An all-weather family nature and dinosaur attraction at Honeybourne, near Evesham, with animals, life-sized dinosaur models, a CGI 'Monsters of the Deep' aquarium and indoor and outdoor play. Kids can meet meerkats, lemurs and reptiles, walk among life-sized dinosaurs, ride the Dino Land Train and burn off energy in the play areas rain or shine, making it a reliable choice whatever the weather.
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
An open-air museum at Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, with more than 30 rescued and rebuilt historic buildings across 19 acres, including a working windmill and the National Telephone Kiosk Collection. Two children's play areas, a miniature railway on event days and explorable old buildings make history genuinely hands-on, with plenty of space to picnic and roam.
Croome (National Trust)
'Capability' Brown-designed parkland and a Georgian mansion near Worcester, set in acres of landscape with an ex-RAF wartime site, walking trails and play areas. Two play areas including a natural play area and an RAF-themed playground, plus acres of parkland and seasonal trails, make Croome ideal for free-range, nature-filled family days at High Green.
Witley Court and Gardens (English Heritage)
A dramatic ruined Victorian mansion at Great Witley with restored formal gardens, the giant Perseus and Andromeda fountain, and woodland and wilderness grounds. A nature-inspired wooden adventure playground with treehouse, wobbly bridge and scramble net keeps little ones busy, while the spectacular fountain show and atmospheric ruins give the whole family plenty to explore.
Worcester Cathedral
A historic riverside cathedral in Worcester with free entry (donations welcomed), medieval architecture, a crypt, cloisters and paid tower climbs on select dates. Family activity trails, the atmospheric crypt and tomb of King John, and tower climbs for older children make this an affordable, mostly-free city day out in the heart of Worcester.
Tips for a family day out
- Check opening times and seasonal events before you travel, as some attractions run reduced winter hours or event-only extras like miniature railways and fountain shows.
- Pack for changeable weather; indoor options like All Things Wild and the Engine House are handy back-up plans on a wet day.
- Book ahead where you can, especially for the safari park and steam railway in school holidays, to save time and often money at the gate.
- Bring a picnic, as several sites have generous grounds perfect for lunch outdoors and space for younger children to run around.
- Remember that some 'free' days out, such as Worcester Cathedral, invite donations or charge for extras like the tower climb.
FAQs
What is the best family day out in Worcestershire for young children?
West Midland Safari Park and All Things Wild are both excellent for younger kids, combining animals with rides and play areas that suit toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Are there good rainy-day options in Worcestershire?
Yes. All Things Wild has indoor play and an aquarium, the Severn Valley Railway's Engine House offers covered exhibits, and Worcester Cathedral is a mostly indoor day out.
Which Worcestershire days out are budget-friendly?
Worcester Cathedral offers free entry with donations welcomed, and National Trust and English Heritage sites like Croome and Witley Court can be great value, especially for members.
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