Twinwoods Adventures

You may think that you need to jump out of a plane in order to experience the adrenaline rush of skydiving, but you would be wrong. You can get all the adventure junkie adrenaline right inside Twinwoods Adventure. With not just an indoor skydiving machine, but an indoor surfing area too! So no matter the weather, you can enjoy extreme thrills. 

What else is in store at Twinwoods? Well, you’ll have the chance to try your hand at some archery or shooting, or you can scale the multi-storey climbing wall. If you really want to test your courage though, try Vertigo – a breath-taking 125ft free-fall jump, powered by one of the UK’s tallest Power Fan descenders!

The best thing about Twinwoods Adventure is that you can come back over and over again, and have a completely different experience every time. In the mood for something a little tamer? Check out the golf simulators and the gym! One of the top alternatives if you are looking for the best days out for families!

• Incredible adventures for the whole family
• Huge choice of activities, all under one roof
• Great fun, whatever the weather!

Kids World Bedford

Kids World in Bedford offers visitors a huge multi-level multi-colour adventure play frame that boasts all the classic fun features as well as padded equipment that kids want from the modern soft play area. There is a wide range of fantastic steps to climb up, walkways to scramble over and slides to whizz down. 

There is also an area dedicated to toddlers and crawlers with smaller versions of the big fun and some age-appropriate toys and challenges of their own. The new veterinary playhouse in the under 5’s area is available now too!

Embankment Gardens and Russell Park

Embankment Gardens and Russell Park both boast a huge outdoor space for toddlers and kids to move around and play in with family and friends. If the kids had something more organized in mind, then maybe they would enjoy the Tennis, Football, Rugby, Putting, Bowling green, Table Tennis and Basketball facilities too. Some activities require pre-booking but others you can just turn up and jump on! Either way, in most activities you will need to bring your own equipment so try not to leave anything to chance!

You can hire a family-sized rowboat if you feel like having an aquatic adventure, plus angling (including disabled platforms) is also available so if you’ve got any wee fisher folk then bring their stuff and remember to sort out the day license!

But for the more tamed hearted, take a scenic riverside walk which has a variety of lengths to enjoy, as well as a cafe service, Bandstand and the very necessary adventure play area, with physical play equipment suited to kids between 3 and 13, largely as set out in an assault course or trims trail style. Hey, it’s a playground: they’ll love it regardless!

There are plenty of well-kept gardens to saunter through and picnic in, and if you can keep them swinging between activities you have most of a day right here! And the ornate Victorian Suspension Bridge which runs across the river is a fabulous spot for a family photo, so bring the camera along.

Oasis Beach Pool

If your anything like the majority of people in the UK you’ve been closing your eyes wishing that you were in a warmer climate sat by a beach, even for a few hours? Oasis Beach Pool is as its sounds… an Oasis. 

This Oasis lays on the outskirts of Bedford and is a tropical beach pool with crystal clear waters and temperatures in the 80s. With wave machine facilities, flumes, bubbles, water cannons, water mushrooms, bubble beds and when summer is in full swing, outcomes the outdoor rapids. 

They also offer a range of lessons for all ages as it’s never too early to learn to swim, plus aqua aerobic classes for ages 18 plus. If you are just interested to get in a warm pool and read a book, this is also the place for you. Definitely one of the best options if you are after the best days out for families in the area!

Swim, slide, play and relax in a warm tropical environment!

• Off-peak and peak swimming prices
• Children under 3 are free
• Leisure cardholders receive a small discount

Box End Park

Box End Park is set in rural Bedfordshire, surrounded by 100 acres of space and so has something for everyone. Similar to the hit show Total Wipeout, jump, climb and swing around Box End Aqua Parks obstacle course or just get out in the water and try out some wakeboarding and/or water skiing. However, if you prefer to stay on land the park is perfect for cycling or off-road running.

The park, which is owned and run by a local farming family, has been developed from a long-established agricultural business and now has various excellent facilities for you to make the most of, including a fine dining restaurant and caravan site.

The fun is endless!

• Restaurant and Bar
• Water Sports activities
• Suitable for open water swimming