15 things to do with the kids in Camberley (and nearby)
As a Camberley estate agent, we speak with lots of prospective buyers from outside of this area. Naturally, for those with young children or planning to start a family, one of the things we are always quizzed about is the availability of local outdoor spaces, leisure facilities and the best days out activities nearby.
So, this seemed like a blog-worthy topic and we’ve created this guide featuring 15 of the best family-friendly destinations and things to do in Camberley or very close by (10-15 drive away).
Read on to learn more about the places, see details of prices (where they apply) and a suggested age range each is best suited for.
1) Jump In by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Camberley
If your kids need to burn off some serious energy, Jump In is a great indoor option. This trampoline adventure park is packed with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, battle beams and inflatable obstacles, making it a favourite for active kids and teens. There are different sessions for various ages, including toddler sessions for little ones and open jump sessions for older kids.
Price: From around £14–£16 for a 60-minute session (plus grip socks), with longer sessions available
Age: Best suited to ages 4+ (up to teens or grown-ups!), although younger children can join special toddler sessions
2) Another World Virtual Reality (Camberley)
Another World is a pretty new virtual reality arena in Camberley town centre where friends and families can step into immersive VR games and adventures together. Players move around a free-roam arena wearing VR headsets while tackling cooperative missions or games. It’s a fun choice for tech-loving kids and teens!
Price: Sessions typically cost around £28 per person for a one-hour experience, with discounts for groups
Age: The venue generally recommends it for ages 6 and up
3) Places Leisure Camberley
Places Leisure Camberley is the town’s big family leisure centre, offering everything from swimming pools and sports courts to kids’ birthday parties and activity classes. Families particularly like the ‘Inflatazone’ inflatable obstacle courses in the pool, Clip n’ Climb climbing walls and soft play area.
Price: Vary depending on activity, but generally well priced (memberships available too) Age: From toddlers learning to swim through to teens
4) Pirates Landing Camberley
Pirates Landing is a pirate-themed (obviously!) indoor soft play centre located in The Atrium in Camberley. It features two play zones including a dedicated area for under 4s, climbing frames, slides and a huge pirate ship structure that younger kids love.
Price: Entry usually costs around £9–£13 per child depending on age and peak times, while adults go free
Age: Most popular with toddlers, and younger children up to 8 or 9
5) Frimley Lodge Park
One of the best parks in the area, Frimley Lodge Park is a beautiful and expansive outdoor green space that’s perfect for family days out. It’s best known for its large playground, miniature railway (check opening dates/times), cycle tracks and open fields for picnics and games. There’s also a café and seasonal activities like fairs or other large events including ‘paint runs’.
Price: Entry is free! Activities like the railway are subject to a small charge
Age: Ideal for all ages, especially younger children who enjoy playgrounds and space to run around
6) Little Street (Frimley)
Little Street is an popular indoor role-play centre where children can let their imaginations run wild while exploring mini versions of real-life places like a supermarket, café or construction zone. Kids dress up and create their own adventures while parents relax with a coffee nearby.
Price: Sessions usually last around 90 minutes and cost roughly £8–£10 per child
Age: It’s aimed at toddlers and younger children aged around 1–6
7) Lightwater County Park
Lightwater Country Park is a brilliant spot for families who enjoy the outdoors. The park has scenic woodland trails, ponds, a large adventure playground, mini golf and plenty of space for picnics and bike rides. It’s especially popular for nature walks and feeding ducks by the pond.
Price: Entry is free, fees payable for mini golf and on site café next to the playground
Age: Something for all ages
8) Chobham Adventure Farm
Chobham Adventure Farm is one of the area’s most popular family attractions, offering a great half day’s entertainment. It combines a small farm with huge indoor and outdoor play areas. Kids can meet animals, bounce on giant jumping pillows, zoom down slides and explore the indoor soft play.
Price: Entrance prices with peak/non-peak sessions but are typically around £15–£20 for children and £10–£15 for adults, with under-1s free
Age: It’s great for toddlers right through to ages 12-13
9) Jakes Playbarn (Yateley)
Another popular spot for getting active is Jake’s Playbarn near Yateley. It features a large indoor play centre with climbing frames, slides and plenty of space for energetic kids. It’s part of Trilakes Country Park and also has a small farm on site where children can see animals like guinea pigs and goats.
Price: Soft play entry is usually around £8–£10 for children, with small charges for adults
Age: Best suited to toddlers up to children around 10–12 years old
10) Go Ape Swinley Forest (Bracknell)
For adventurous families and thrillseekers, Go Ape in Swinley Forest is a big draw! The high-ropes course takes you up into the trees with zip lines, rope bridges and climbing challenges. It’s a fantastic outdoor activity for older kids and braver younger ones too.
Price: Varies by course but typically starts at around £21 per person, with bigger challenge courses costing more
Age: Generally best for ages 10+ but there are courses suitable for younger children (6+)
11) Coral Reef (Bracknell)
Coral Reef is a huge water park-style swimming complex and one of the best family pools in the south of England. It is famous for its fast water slides, pirate ship play area, wave pool and lazy river.
Price: Sessions usually cost around £8–£15 depending on age and time, and they often sell out during weekends and school holidays
Age: It is ideal for all ages, with plenty to amuse toddlers through to teenagers
12) Ten Pin & laser tag (Camberley)
Tenpin Camberley is a classic family bowling venue located in The Atrium complex. Along with bowling lanes, it also has arcade games and food options, making it easy to spend a couple of hours there. There’s also a laser tag area sharing the same site.
Price: Fees vary but for bowling are usually around £6–£9 per game per person, with family deals available
Age: Suitable for all ages
13) Vue Cinema (Camberley)
Vue Cinema in The Atrium is the go-to place for family movie nights. The cinema shows all the latest blockbuster films you’d expect to find and often runs family screenings and kids’ movies during weekends and holidays.
Price: Tickets start from around £5.99 when booked online (Sky Cinema customers can use their free cinema tickets here too!)
Age: All ages, obviously depending on the film!
14) Fired Frog Pottery Café
Fired Frog Pottery Café is a relaxed creative activity that’s perfect for rainy days – or any other day too! It’s somewhere kids (and adults!) can paint their own pottery items like mugs, plates or figurines. Staff guide you through the process and the finished pieces are glazed and fired for collection later.
Price: Prices depend on the pottery chosen but typically start at around £10–£15 per item plus a studio fee
Age: Suitable for ages 4+
15) TeamSport Go Karting (Farnborough)
Start your engines! TeamSport Farnborough is a high-energy indoor go-karting track where kids and adults can race electric karts around a multi-level circuit. It’s a great activity for older children who enjoy speed and competition.
Price: Junior sessions are available, with races usually costing around £20–£30 per driver depending on the session
Age: Best suited to ages 8+ and popular with younger teens (has height restrictions)
Hope you found this useful – please share with friends if you did. Any other good family activities in or near Camberley we’ve missed?
And if you’re wanting to get outdoors more, check out our guide to Surrey Heath’s best parks and green spaces.