Play areas off the motorway
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Play areas
Long motorway journeys can be tough going with young children. Why not break up the journey with a stop off at a Soft play area and let the little ones burn off some energy. If you're lucky they might even sleep the rest of the way home. Alternatively why not try one of the many pubs off the motorway with play areas. That way you can enjoy a nice meal and enjoy some quite time whilst the kids are off playing. Find family friendly places with a play areas for the little ones just off the motorway listed below.
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| Company | Name | Location | Description | Family facilities | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Three Compasses, | M1, Junction 5 | Historic Village Pub | Children Welcome, Children's Play Area | 1.0 Mile (3 Mins) from Junction 5 |
 | John Barras, Tudor Arms | M1, Junction 5 | British Pub Restaurant | Children Friendly, Baby Changing, High Chairs Available, Children's Outdoor Play Area | 1.2 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 5 |
 | Parents Paradise, | M1, Junction 5 | Children Soft Play Area | Cafe | 2.3 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 5 |
 | Beefeater Grill, The Brache | M1, Junction 10 | British Grill Restaurant | Children's play area, Children's menu | 2.1 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 10 |
 | Poplars, The Restaurant @ Poplars | M1, Junction 12 | Garden Centre Restaurant | High chairs available, pushchair friendly, Baby changing, Play area | 0.5 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 12 |
 | The Fancott, | M1, Junction 12 | Country Pub & Dinning | Family Friendly, Miniture Railway, Children's Play Area | 1.3 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 12 |
 | Hungry Horse, The Broughton | M1, Junction 14 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's play area | 1.1 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 14 |
| The Forge Inn, | M1, Junction 21a | Village pub with dinning | Family orientated pub, Children's Play Area | 1.1 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 21a |
| Coach & Horses, | M1, Junction 22 | Family Friendly Pub | Children's play area | 2.7 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 22 |
| The Red Lion - Kegworth, | M1, Junction 24 | Traditional Village Pub | Children play area | 1.3 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 24 |
| The Navigation Inn - Shardlow, | M1, Junction 24a | Village Pub | Children's play area | 2.1 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 24a |
| The Old Crown Inn - Shardlow, | M1, Junction 24a | 17th Century Coachin Inn | Children's play area | 1.8 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 24a |
| The White Lion Inn - Long Eaton, | M1, Junction 24a | Pub | Children's play area | 3.0 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 24a |
 | Brewers Fayre, Old Moor Lodge | M1, Junction 26 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's play area, Fun factory | 1.2 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 26 |
 | Greene King, Broadoak | M1, Junction 26 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's play area | 2.4 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 26 |
| Beefeater Grill, Millers Barn | M1, Junction 26 | British Grill Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's menu, Children's play area | 1.3 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 26 |
| Brewers Fayre, The Castlewood | M1, Junction 28 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's play area, Fun factory | 0.5 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 28 |
| The Elm Tree Inn - Heath, | M1, Junction 29 | Friendly Pub Restaurant | Kid menu, Baby changing, Children's play area | 1.3 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 29 |
| Arkwright Arms, | M1, Junction 29a | Award winning Family Friendly pub | Children's play area, Children's menu | 1.6 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 29a |
 | Marstons, The Little Castle | M1, Junction 29a | Milestone Carvery Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Indoor and outdoor play areas, Childrens menu | 0.1 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 29a |
| Yellow Lion, | M1, Junction 31 | Village Pub | Children's play area, family games room | 0.4 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 31 |
| The Old Post Office, | M1, Junction 38 | Bar and Steakhouse | Children welcome, Well equiped outdoor play area | 0.3 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 38 |
| The British Oak, | M1, Junction 39 | Traditional Pub | Children's play area featuring a pirate ship with swings and slide | 1.0 Mile (2 Mins) from Junction 39 |
 | Carr Gate Garden Centre, | M1, Junction 41 | Garden Centre | Cafe, Toilets | 0.9 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 41 |
| The Three Crutches, | M2, Junction 1 | Family Friendly Pub Restaurant | Childrens play area, Bouncy castle in warmer weather | 0.9 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 1 |
| Shepherd Neame, The White Heart | M2, Junction 2 | Pub Restaurant | Children welcome until 21:00, Childrens play area | 1.1 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 2 |
| John Barras, Sherwood Oak | M2, Junction 3 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Childrens play area | 1.7 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| The Bell - Bredhurst, | M2, Junction 4 | Traditional Village Pub | Family bar, Children's play area, Children's menu | 1.6 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 4 |
| Brewers Fayre, The Bobbing Apple | M2, Junction 5 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's play area, Children's menu, Play zone | 3.1 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 5 |
| Beefeater Grill, The Cricketers | M3, Junction 3 | British Grill Restaurant | Childrens play area, Childrens menu | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| The Falkners Arms, | M3, Junction 4a | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's play area, Bouncy casyle in summer | 1.9 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 4a |
| Beefeater Grill, The Hut | M3, Junction 13 | British Grill Restaurant | Childrens play area, Childrens menu | 0.8 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 13 |
| The White Horse of Hermitage, | M4, Junction 13 | Traditional Country Pub | Children's play area | 2.2 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 13 |
| The Plough Inn - Badbury, | M4, Junction 15 | Country Pub Restaurant | Children's play area | 0.3 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 15 |
| The Patriots Arms, | M4, Junction 15 | Local Inn and Dining | Children's play area | 1.3 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 15 |
| Arkell's, The Sun Inn | M4, Junction 15 | Britsh Pub Restaurant | Large children's play area | 2.0 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 15 |
| Hungry Horse, The Spotted Cow | M4, Junction 15 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's menu | 1.7 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 15 |
| Brewers Fayre, Cepen Park | M4, Junction 17 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Fun factory, Outdoor play area | 2.8 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 17 |
 | Ezeee Play, | M4, Junction 27 | Children's Soft Play Centre | Cafe, Free WiFi | 1.0 Mile (3 Mins) from Junction 27 |
| Bridgend Designer Outlet, Bridgend | M4, Junction 36 | Designer Outlet Village with over 90 Stores | Children's play area, Baby changing facilities | 0.8 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 36 |
 | Fayre & Square, One & Two Halves | M5, Junction 2 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Wacky Warehouse, Outdoor play area | 0.5 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 2 |
 | Webbs, Wychbold, Garden Centre | M5, Junction 5 | Garden Centre | Play area | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 5 |
| Marston's, The Barn Owl | M5, Junction 6 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's play area, Children's menu | 0.8 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 6 |
| The Swan at Whittington, | M5, Junction 7 | Modern British Influence Menu | Large Gardens with Children's Play Area | 0.4 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 7 |
| Brewers Fayre, Elmbury Lodge | M5, Junction 9 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's menu, Children play area | 0.3 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 9 |
| Whole Foods, Cafe | M5, Junction 10 | Cafe | Community garden centre with children's play area | 1.6 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 10 |
 | Tenpin, Gloucester | M5, Junction 11 | Bowling Alley | Indoor Children's soft play area | 3.5 Miles (6 Mins) from Junction 11 |
| Wyevale, Gloucester Garden Centre | M5, Junction 12 | Garden Centre | Children's play area, Parent and baby room | 0.2 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 12 |
| Rudgeleigh Inn, | M5, Junction 19 | Large Beer Garden | Family Friendly, Children's Play Area | 0.8 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 19 |
| Fox & Goose Inn - Brent Knoll, | M5, Junction 22 | Pub Restaurant | Children play area | 0.7 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 22 |
| Wyevale, Sanders | M5, Junction 22 | Garden Centre | Children's play area, Parent and baby room | 1.0 Mile (2 Mins) from Junction 22 |
 | Toby Carvery, Taunton | M5, Junction 25 | British Carvery Restaurant | Children | 0.3 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 25 |
| The Globe Inn, | M5, Junction 27 | Traditional Village Inn | Children's Play Area | 2.2 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 27 |
| The Blue Ball Inn, | M5, Junction 30 | Thatched Pub and Restaurant | Large gardens with superb Children's play area | 1.7 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 30 |
| Rose and Castle, | M6, Junction 2 | Pub Restaurant | Large outdoor play area, Children's menu | 1.1 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 2 |
| Wyevale, Melbicks | M6, Junction 4 | Garden Centre | Children's play area, Parent and baby room | 3.8 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 4 |
| Fayre & Square, Catch Corner | M6, Junction 13 | British Pub Restaurant | Wacky Warehouse, Children | 0.2 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 13 |
 | The Fox and Hound Inn, Sproston | M6, Junction 18 | Bar and Restaurant | Family friendly, Outdoor play area | 0.7 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 18 |
| Salt Cellar, | M6, Junction 18 | Pub Restaurant | Fuzzy Ed's fun house indoor play area | 2.1 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 18 |
| The Kinderton House, | M6, Junction 18 | Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's play area | 2.5 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 18 |
 | Fryer's Roses, Knutsford | M6, Junction 19 | Garden Centre | Parent and child parking, Children's play area | 2.0 Miles (5 Mins) from Junction 19 |
| The Smoker Inn, | M6, Junction 19 | Traditional British Pub | Children's play area, Children's meals, High chairs available | 2.3 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 19 |
| Lymewood Farm, | M6, Junction 23 | Family Pub Restaurant | Childrens play area, Children's menu | 1.3 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 23 |
| Cross Keys inn - Tebay, | M6, Junction 38 | Traditional Pub Restaurant | Children's play area | 0.6 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 38 |
| The Beehive Inn, | M6, Junction 40 | Pub | Kids play area | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 40 |
| Brewers Fayre, Lakeland Gate, Carlisle Central | M6, Junction 43 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Play zone, Outdoor play area | 0.8 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 43 |
| Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, | M6, Junction 45 | Designer Outlet Village with 50 Stores | Outdoor children's play area | 0.7 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 45 |
| Brewers Fayre, Phoenix Park, Glasgow | M8, Junction 29 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Childrens play area | 2.0 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 29 |
| Brewers Fayre, Cadgers Brae | M9, Junction 5 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Childrens play area | 0.3 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 5 |
| Beancross Family Restaurant, | M9, Junction 5 | Family Restaurant | Childrens Soft Play Area | 0.4 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 5 |
| Brewers Fayre, Kincardine Way | M9, Junction 7 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Fun factory, Outdoor play area | 1.6 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 7 |
| Brewers Fayre, Pernhall Inn | M9, Junction 9 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Childrens play area | 0.7 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 9 |
| The Unicorn Inn - Cambridge, | M11, Junction 11 | Traditional Pub | Childrens play area | 1.3 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 11 |
 | Old English Inns, Red Lion | M11, Junction 12 | British Pub Restaurant | Childrens play area, Childrens menu | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 12 |
| The Plough - Coton, | M11, Junction 13 | Public House & Dining Rooms | 0.9 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 13 | |
| Roast Inn, Sir Jack | M18, Junction 1 | British Carvery Restaurant | Wacky Warehouse, Outdoor play area | 0.2 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 1 |
| Brewers Fayre, Castle Lake | M20, Junction 4 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Childrens play area | 0.2 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 4 |
| Blacksmiths Arms - Ashford, | M20, Junction 10 | Bar & Grill | Family friendly, Childrens play area | 0.4 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 10 |
| Waterside Tavern - Kings Langley, | M25, Junction 20 | Bar and Pizzaria | Children's play area | 0.6 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 20 |
| The Bull - London Colney, | M25, Junction 22 | Traditional English Pub | Children's play area | 0.6 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 22 |
 | McMullens, The Vine | M25, Junction 25 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's play area | 1.5 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 25 |
| Kids Corner, | M25, Junction 26 | Children's play area | Cafe, Indoor soft play areas, Outdoor play areas, Baby and toddler areas, Junior areas, Kids go carts | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 26 |
 | McDonald's, West Thurrock Lakeside Retail Park | M25, Junction 30,31 | Fast Food Restaurant | Baby changing, Play places | 1.4 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 30,31 |
| Brewers Fayre, Chafford Hundred | M25, Junction 30,31 | British Pub Restaurant | Kid's Play Zone soft play area, Baby changing facilities | 1.9 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 30,31 |
| The Coach and Horses - Cadnam, | M27, Junction 1 | Pub Restaurant | Children's play area,Children's menu | 0.7 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 1 |
 | Portsmouth Exhaust & Tyre Service, | M27, Junction 12 | Car Repair Garage | Children's play area | 0.9 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 12 |
| Ye Olde Leathern Bottle, | M40, Junction 6 | Traditional Village Pub | Family friend, Children's play area | 0.8 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 6 |
| England's Rose, | M40, Junction 6 | Village Pub | Children's play area | 1.8 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 6 |
| Biscester Village Outlet Shopping, | M40, Junction 9 | Designer Outlet Village with over 130 Stores | Outdoor children's play area | 2.8 Miles (6 Mins) from Junction 9 |
| Marston's, Hopwood House | M42, Junction 2 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Children's menu, Outdoor play area | 0.8 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 2 |
| The Rose & Crown - Portway, | M42, Junction 3 | Streakhouse and Grill | Children's play area | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| The Plough & Harrow - Fazeley, | M42, Junction 10 | Pub Restaurant | Children's menu, Children's play area | 2.5 Miles (7 Mins) from Junction 10 |
| Cricketts Inn, | M42, Junction 11 | Country Pub & Dining Room | Children's play area | 2.2 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 11 |
| Marston's, The Ferrers Arms | M42, Junction 13 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's menu, Children's play area | 2.0 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 13 |
| The Fleet at Twyning, | M50, Junction 1 | Riverside Village Pub | Children's play area, Crazy golf | 1.1 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 1 |
| Brewers Fayre, Burleydam, Wirral Childer Thornton | M53, Junction 5 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Fun factory, Children's play area | 1.0 Mile (3 Mins) from Junction 5 |
| Marston's, Old Hall Farm | M53, Junction 10 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's menu, Children's play area | 0.3 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 10 |
| Fayre & Square, New Pear Tree | M54, Junction 1 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's menu, Children's play area | 1.7 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 1 |
| Wyevale, Albrighton Garden Centre | M54, Junction 3 | Garden Centre | Parent and baby room, Children | 1.1 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| Albrighton Garden Centre, Cafe | M54, Junction 3 | Garden Centre Cafe | Parent and baby room, Children | 1.1 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| Telford Shopping Centre, | M54, Junction 5 | Shopping Centre with over 150 Stores | Baby changing, Telford town park outdoor children's play area nearby | 1.1 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 5 |
 | Orchid Pubs, The Hollow Tree | M56, Junction 10 | British Pub Restaurant | Fuzzy Ed's soft play area | 0.6 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 10 |
| Beefeater Grill, Packet Steamer | M57, Junction 7 | British Grill Restaurant | Children's menu, Children's play area | 0.7 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 7 |
 | Warbreck Garden Centre, | M58, Junction 3 | Garden Centre | Children | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| Plantation Restaurant, | M58, Junction 3 | Garden Centre Cafe | Children's play area | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| The Three Arrows Inn, | M60, Junction 19 | Traditional Country Inn | Baby changing, Outdoor children's play area | 0.2 Miles (1 Min) from Junction 19 |
| Beefeater Grill, Whitegate Inn | M60, Junction 21 | British Grill Restaurant | Children's menu, Children's play area | 0.7 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 21 |
| J.W Lees, Sheldon Arms | M60, Junction 23 | British Pub Restaurant | Family Friendly, Children's indoor and outdoor play areas | 1.1 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 23 |
| Brewers Fayre, The Stable Gate | M60, Junction 24 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Fun factory, Outdoor play area | 0.7 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 24 |
| Orchid Pubs, The Bandstand | M60, Junction 24 | British Pub Restaurant | Fuzzy Ed's indoor soft play area | 1.2 Miles (4 Mins) from Junction 24 |
| Brewers Fayre, The Chapel Book | M62, Junction 6 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Play area | (0.4 Miles) from Junction 6 |
| John Barras, The Hare & Hounds | M62, Junction 6 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's play area, Children's menu | (0.5 Miles) from Junction 6 |
| Marston's, The Seven Woods | M62, Junction 8 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's play area, Children's menu | The Seven Woods pub (1.0 Mile) from Junction 8 |
| Marston's, The Silver Birch | M62, Junction 26 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's menu, Family friendly zone with toddlers play area and gaming machines | (0.1 Mile) from Junction 26 |
| Brewers Fayre, The Old Brickworks | M62, Junction 27 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Outdoor play area, Fun Factory | (0.5 Miles) from Junction 27 |
| Junction 32 Shoppping, | M62, Junction 32 | Outlet Shopping Village | Baby changing, Outdoor play area and climbing frame | (0.5 Miles) from Junction 32 |
| Birchwood Farm, | M62, Junction 32 | Family Pub Restaurant | Childrens play area, Children's menu | (1.1 Miles) from Junction 32 |
| Brewers Fayre, The Turnpike | M62, Junction 33 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Outdoor play area, Fun Factory | (0.9 Miles) from Junction 33 |
| The Fun Run, | M62, Junction 36 | Children's Soft Play Centre | Soft play area's, Large toddlers area, Cafe | (0.7 Miles) from Junction 36 |
 | Sapcote Garden Centre, | M69, Junction 2 | Garden Centre | Play area | 0.9 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 2 |
| M&D's Scotland's Theme Park, | M74, Junction 5 | Theme Park | Baby changing | 0.7 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 5 |
| Brewers Fayre, Buchanan Gate | M80, Junction 3 | British Pub Restaurant | Family friendly, Play area | 0.8 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 3 |
| The Crown - Belton, | M180, Junction 2 | Village Pub | Family friendly, Children's play area | 2.0 Miles (6 Mins) from Junction 2 |
| Old English Inns, George IV | A1M, Junction 9 | British Pub Restaurant | Children's menu, Children's play area | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 9 |
| The Chequers - Stotfold, | A1M, Junction 10 | Village Pub Restaurant | Children's play area | 1.2 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 10 |
| The Greystones, | A1M, Junction 15 | Traditional Pub | Children's play area | 1.0 Mile (3 Mins) from Junction 15 |
 | The Talbot Inn - Stilton, | A1M, Junction 16 | Traditional Village Pub | Children's play area | 0.9 Miles (2 Mins) from Junction 16 |
| The King William IV, | A1M, Junction 56 | Village Pub Restaurant | Baby changing, Children's play area | 1.4 Miles (3 Mins) from Junction 56 |
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