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Hillingdon · for families

Things to do in Hillingdon

A hand-picked guide to real days out with the kids — free and budget-friendly first, sorted by weather, age and what's nearby.

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Parks & playgrounds · Uxbridge

Fassnidge Park

A historic park featuring children's play areas, tennis courts, a concrete skate park, a seasonal water play area, and a cafe.

Outdoor All ages
Free

Sports & active · Hayes

Hayes Skate Park

An outdoor concrete skate park located inside Lake Farm Country Park, featuring ramps and rails for skateboard, BMX, and scooter riders.

Outdoor 6+ yrs
Free

Nature & outdoors · Hayes

Minet Country Park

A 90-acre country park featuring cycling circuits, children's play area, ponds, wildlife meadows, and walking paths.

Outdoor All ages
Free

Swimming & water play · Ruislip

Ruislip Lido

A 60-acre lake featuring sandy play beaches, a splash pad area, a miniature passenger railway, woodland walks, and a massive wooden pirate ship playground.

Outdoor All ages
Free

Story time & libraries · Uxbridge

Uxbridge Library

A massive library occupying 6 floors. Features a dedicated children's department, computer rooms, study spaces, homework clubs, and weekly Baby Bounce rhyme times.

Indoor 0–12 yrs
£

Museums & culture · Uxbridge

Battle of Britain Bunker

The historic underground operations room from WW2. Features a state-of-the-art interactive visitor centre, aircraft displays, and family trails.

Indoor 6+ yrs
£

Swimming & water play · Uxbridge

Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Centre Pool

A major sports centre in Uxbridge featuring a main indoor 25m pool, a learning pool, and a beautiful outdoor 50m lido open in the summer.

Indoor & outdoor All ages

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