Children's Rainy Day Things to Do in Suffolk
The skies have opened up and it's about to pour down - what to do?!
There are a number of child and family-friendly rainy day activities to choose from on the Suffolk Tourist Guide, including - -
Anglia Indoor Karting, Ipswich, presents the perfect day out when it’s raining. Indoor karting is an experience like no other! Stretch your skill and focus to the limit when driving around the purpose-built circuit that features all the challenges of a full-size racing circuit within the comfort of an indoor venue. Young children are catered for with the Kubz Karting circuit, suitable for 5-7 year olds.
Mannings Amusement Park, Felixstowe provides families with traditional seaside amusements – and everyone knows a traditional day at the seaside in the UK has to include the odd downpour or two! Here you will find children’s rides, crazy golf, and a selection of indoor amusement arcades featuring penny pushers, video games and casino areas alongside a number of bars and eateries.
Poplar Farm Stables, Hundon, provide Horse Riding and Carriage Driving lessons, plus Pony Days for children, all in the comfort of their lovely indoor arena! The activities are suitable for all ages, families, and all levels of experience - from first-timers to advanced learners.
If your kids are especially fond of horses, they will love a trip to the National Horseracing Museum.
At Carter's Teapots, Debenham, the whole family can watch teapots being made in the pottery and then paint your own teapot! It will be glazed & fired for you, and you can return after a few days to collect your creation, or have it posted to you.
An equally exciting adventure in the rain can be found at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft. The park offers an enormous selection of exhilarating rides for all ages. After having a go on wild-water, white-knuckle rides such as Timber Falls or The Wave Breaker - where riders are launched over a huge drop followed by a very wet landing - you’ll be so soaked that you won’t even notice that it’s raining!
Take the kids along to Felixstowe Leisure Centre, where they provide a range of indoor activities for all ages and capabilities, including an indoor swimming pool, which is particularly popular with families. There is also a cafe where you may stop for a spot of lunch. Similarly, the Suffolk Leisure Park, Ipswich has indoor wall-climbing, which can be great fun for thrill-seeking children and their brave parents!
You can stay nice and dry inside the magnificent Melford Hall in Long Melford. Within this fascinating building there is a Beatrix Potter display, featuring memorabilia in the room where she was once a guest.
For an educational day out, why not take the kids along to one of the many Suffolk Museums. You might even learn something new yourself!
For a wonderfully traditional rainy day out at the seaside take a trip to Southwold Pier. Here visitors will find three places to eat and drink, a traditional amusement arcade full of hand-made games machines, plus three great shops. There is plenty here to entertain the whole family all day long, whether it's raining or shining.
A trip to the cinema is a firm favourite amongst most children, and is the perfect option to avoid those black clouds. Many cinemas will offer child/family discounts, especially during school holidays - please enquire at the cinema of your choice by browsing through our list of Suffolk Cinemas.
Similarly, many children take much delight in visiting the theatre. Many theatres will also offer children's shows at weekends and during school holidays. There are even some shows, such as comedies or musicals, that the whole family will enjoy as one. Please see Theatres in Suffolk for more information.
MORE THINGS TO DO WITH THE CHILDREN:
For action packed, adventure Days Out for Children when it's NOT raining, please click on Days Out, and Kids' Days Out in Suffolk.
There are a number of child and family-friendly rainy day activities to choose from on the Suffolk Tourist Guide, including - -
Anglia Indoor Karting, Ipswich, presents the perfect day out when it’s raining. Indoor karting is an experience like no other! Stretch your skill and focus to the limit when driving around the purpose-built circuit that features all the challenges of a full-size racing circuit within the comfort of an indoor venue. Young children are catered for with the Kubz Karting circuit, suitable for 5-7 year olds.
Mannings Amusement Park, Felixstowe provides families with traditional seaside amusements – and everyone knows a traditional day at the seaside in the UK has to include the odd downpour or two! Here you will find children’s rides, crazy golf, and a selection of indoor amusement arcades featuring penny pushers, video games and casino areas alongside a number of bars and eateries.
Poplar Farm Stables, Hundon, provide Horse Riding and Carriage Driving lessons, plus Pony Days for children, all in the comfort of their lovely indoor arena! The activities are suitable for all ages, families, and all levels of experience - from first-timers to advanced learners.
If your kids are especially fond of horses, they will love a trip to the National Horseracing Museum.
Rainy Day Activities in Suffolk
Find a host of things to do during wet weather that aren't aren't exclusive to children - although children can certainly participate in many! Please click on the link above for more information.
Find a host of things to do during wet weather that aren't aren't exclusive to children - although children can certainly participate in many! Please click on the link above for more information.
At Carter's Teapots, Debenham, the whole family can watch teapots being made in the pottery and then paint your own teapot! It will be glazed & fired for you, and you can return after a few days to collect your creation, or have it posted to you.
An equally exciting adventure in the rain can be found at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft. The park offers an enormous selection of exhilarating rides for all ages. After having a go on wild-water, white-knuckle rides such as Timber Falls or The Wave Breaker - where riders are launched over a huge drop followed by a very wet landing - you’ll be so soaked that you won’t even notice that it’s raining!
Take the kids along to Felixstowe Leisure Centre, where they provide a range of indoor activities for all ages and capabilities, including an indoor swimming pool, which is particularly popular with families. There is also a cafe where you may stop for a spot of lunch. Similarly, the Suffolk Leisure Park, Ipswich has indoor wall-climbing, which can be great fun for thrill-seeking children and their brave parents!
Family Friendly Restaurants in Suffolk
Eating out with the kids is easy is Suffolk - and you can shelter from the rain too! Find details of restaurants and inns offering children's menus and things to keep your little ones entertained - plus excellent food, of course! - by clicking on the link above.
Eating out with the kids is easy is Suffolk - and you can shelter from the rain too! Find details of restaurants and inns offering children's menus and things to keep your little ones entertained - plus excellent food, of course! - by clicking on the link above.
You can stay nice and dry inside the magnificent Melford Hall in Long Melford. Within this fascinating building there is a Beatrix Potter display, featuring memorabilia in the room where she was once a guest.
For an educational day out, why not take the kids along to one of the many Suffolk Museums. You might even learn something new yourself!
For a wonderfully traditional rainy day out at the seaside take a trip to Southwold Pier. Here visitors will find three places to eat and drink, a traditional amusement arcade full of hand-made games machines, plus three great shops. There is plenty here to entertain the whole family all day long, whether it's raining or shining.
A trip to the cinema is a firm favourite amongst most children, and is the perfect option to avoid those black clouds. Many cinemas will offer child/family discounts, especially during school holidays - please enquire at the cinema of your choice by browsing through our list of Suffolk Cinemas.
Similarly, many children take much delight in visiting the theatre. Many theatres will also offer children's shows at weekends and during school holidays. There are even some shows, such as comedies or musicals, that the whole family will enjoy as one. Please see Theatres in Suffolk for more information.
MORE THINGS TO DO WITH THE CHILDREN:
For action packed, adventure Days Out for Children when it's NOT raining, please click on Days Out, and Kids' Days Out in Suffolk.
