On this page we've included a list of other resources that offer information about outdoor activities and days out.

If you know of any other web sites or offline resources that you think would be useful to parents please let us know and we'll add them to the site. Email us at contributions@forparentsbyparents.com.

Mapminder is the UK's most comprehensive online mapping service. If you're stuck for ideas during the school holidays, mapminder can help. With up to date entertainment listings mapminder can show you what's going on at nearby museums and what's showing at the theatre and cinema.

Visit their site at www.mapminder.co.uk to register for a FREE no obligation 30 day trial.

From exploring crazy mazes and finding fossils on remote beaches to picnicking with lemurs or becoming a dancer for a day, Let’s Go Out is jam-packed with inspiring locations and places for you and your family to discover together.

www.lets-go-out.co.uk

Livewires Activity Centre - Chester/Wrexham

If you live in the Wrexham / Chester area and are not sure what to do with the children during the school holidays or over the weekend then why not check out the new play centre Livewires. As well as a state of the art climbing frame they will have special effects and lighting to entertain the children. They are also planning to offer fun educational classes in music and foreign languages as well as art and craft sessions. Their cafe will be offering healthy food options only, nothing deep fried and no fizzy pop.

www.livewires-online.co.uk

www.wizziwiz.co.uk - This site gives you up to date information on kids clubs, sports and activities as well as great days out. Their coverage of the UK is growing all the time so it's definately worth a look.

www.gameskidsplay.net - This site provides a huge list of childrens games, including instructions on how to play them

www.activitykidz.co.uk - A fully searchable directory of children's activities, events and services for Dorset and the surrounding area. They have activities, both large and small, suitable from antenatal to late teens and everything in between.

www.parents-guide-to-plymouth.co.uk was created by a parent who recognised the need for an information source for other parents in and around Plymouth. It provides both local residents and visitors with everything they need to know either on the site or through links. From what's going on in Plymouth to childcare facilities, where to find swimming lessons or shoes for 'awkward to fit' feet, from where to go in town to breastfeed to outlets for a budding actress.

www.fun4families.org is a family website designed to be a one stop shop for Family Friendly Arts Activities in London. The organisations you will find on the site offer theatre, art, circus, music and other arts events and workshops for the whole family to enjoy.

www.thomasthetankengine.com - on this site you can find out when and where Thomas is appearing around the country - on the home page select the clock face and then the option for the UK.

"My son loves Thomas the Tank Engine and really enjoyed visiting our local steam railway when they held a special Thomas Day."

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