Things to Do With Kids Near Marlow

Looking for things to do with kids in Marlow and the surrounding area?

Whether you're planning the weekend, filling the school holidays or desperately searching for something to do on a rainy afternoon, Marlow and the surrounding Buckinghamshire countryside have plenty of family activities to choose from.

We've put together some ideas covering indoor activities, outdoor adventures, creative experiences and days out.

1. Paint Your Own Pottery at The Lemon Tree

Just a short trip from Marlow in Bourne End, The Lemon Tree Pottery Painting Café is a creative indoor activity for children and adults.

Choose your own piece of pottery from the shelves — with mugs, plates, bowls, ornaments, keepsakes and plenty more available — then create your own design using our pottery paints.

You don't need to be artistic and there isn't a 'right' way to do it. That's part of the fun.

Once you've finished painting, leave your creation with us. We glaze it and fire it in our kiln at over 1,000°C before it's ready to collect.

It's particularly handy when the Buckinghamshire weather isn't cooperating because the whole activity takes place indoors.

The Lemon Tree is at 27 The Parade, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5SB, with free parking opposite.

2. Spend Some Time at Higginson Park

One of Marlow's obvious choices on a nice day is Higginson Park.

Its location close to Marlow town centre and the River Thames makes it easy to combine some outdoor time with a wander through Marlow or something to eat afterwards.

If you're looking for a simple family activity that doesn't require organising an entire day out, a trip to the park can be hard to beat.

3. Have a Day Out at Odds Farm Park

Located near Wooburn Green, Odds Farm Park is another family attraction within easy reach of Marlow.

For families wanting a bigger day out rather than an hour or two's activity, it's worth checking what's currently available and booking ahead when required.

4. Explore Cliveden

Cliveden is another option for families around Marlow and Maidenhead.

As well as its historic house and grounds, there are family-friendly outdoor areas and activities to explore.

It's particularly good when you want to get everyone outside and make a proper day of it.

As activities can change throughout the year, check Cliveden's current family programme before visiting.

5. Go for a Walk Along the Thames

Sometimes the simplest activities are the best.

Marlow's position on the River Thames makes a riverside walk an easy family option, particularly when the weather is good.

You can combine a walk with the park, lunch, an ice cream or a wander through Marlow town centre.

And unlike many family days out, going for a walk doesn't have to cost anything.

6. Visit Hughenden

Near High Wycombe, Hughenden offers another option for families wanting to get outside.

There are gardens, woodland and family-friendly areas to explore, and special children's activities and trails are offered at various times of the year.

Check what's happening before setting off, particularly during school holidays when additional activities may be available.

7. Have a Rainy-Day Creative Afternoon

Every parent in Buckinghamshire eventually faces the same problem:

What can we do with the kids when it's pouring with rain?

This is when indoor activities come into their own.

You could try pottery painting, swimming, the cinema, soft play or simply turn the afternoon into a creative session at home.

The Lemon Tree also offers take-home pottery painting kits, so you can choose your pottery and take the paints and equipment home.

Once you've finished painting, return everything to us and we'll glaze and kiln-fire your creation.

8. Let Them Choose the Activity

Here's one that costs nothing to organise.

Give the children three choices and let them decide.

For example:

Outdoor: walk and playground in Marlow

Big day out: a family attraction

Creative: pottery painting in Bourne End

Giving children some ownership of the decision can make the day feel like their idea rather than something they've simply been dragged along to.

9. Make Something for Someone

An activity can be even more enjoyable when there's a purpose behind it.

Instead of simply asking children to paint something, they could create:

• A mug for Dad
• A plate for Grandma
• A pet bowl
• A Christmas decoration
• A birthday present
• A handprint or footprint keepsake

It turns an afternoon activity into something that can be kept for years.

10. Turn an Ordinary Afternoon Into an Adventure

You don't necessarily need an expensive attraction or an elaborate plan.

Pick somewhere you've never visited, go for a walk, find somewhere new for lunch, try a creative activity or let the children choose where you're going.

There are plenty of family activities around Marlow, Bourne End, Maidenhead, Beaconsfield and High Wycombe if you're prepared to explore slightly beyond your usual places.

Looking for an Indoor Activity Near Marlow?

If the weather has ruined your outdoor plans, The Lemon Tree Pottery Painting Café in nearby Bourne End offers pottery painting for families throughout the week.

Pottery painting sessions are 90 minutes, with the paints, professional glazing and kiln firing included in the booking fee. You simply choose and pay for the pottery you'd like to paint.

It's suitable for complete beginners — children and adults can sit together and create completely different things.

So if you've been searching for things to do with kids near Marlow, family activities in Buckinghamshire, rainy-day activities near Marlow or something creative to do together, pottery painting could be worth adding to your list.

Ready to paint? Book a pottery painting session at The Lemon Tree Pottery Café in Bourne End.