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CONKERS

πŸ“ Swadlincote, West Midlands

β˜…4.3(4,472 Google reviews)

Award-winning woodland attraction in the National Forest with high ropes, zip lines, climbing walls, go-karts, archery, and the Billy Bonkers indoor playhouse. Free parking and a miniature railway connect the main and waterside areas.

βœ“ Bushcraft sessionsβœ“ High ropesβœ“ Billy Bonkers Playhouseβœ“ Annual pass valueβœ“ National Forestβœ“ Seasonal events
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Monika awx

We visited this place recently, and my son said it’s his favourite attraction so far! It truly offers something for everyone – from young kids to adults. There’s a lot of walking involved, but it’s well worth it. We enjoyed a variety of activities including a train ride, a maze, climbing areas, a 4D cinema, and several fantastic play zones. There’s so much to explore that you could easily spend the whole day there without getting bored. We had some food on-site and were pleasantly surprised by the quality – it was much better than we expected for an attraction like this. The ice creams, in particular, were excellent and a real highlight for my son. One small downside was that my son wanted to ride his bike during the visit, but unfortunately bikes are not allowed inside. It’s understandable for safety and space reasons, but worth knowing in advance. Overall, the tickets were very reasonably priced considering how many attractions are included. It felt like great value for money. We had a brilliant time and will definitely go back one day – there's still more to see and do!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 5 and above who want an active, outdoor-led day over screens and electronics. The high ropes, assault course, and bushcraft sessions reward older children most.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘No bikes are allowed inside the attraction β€” leave them in the car
⏰Take the miniature railway between sites rather than walking the full distance
🎟️The Barefoot Walk, Assault Course, and Bushcraft session are the must-do activities
πŸš—Annual passes are cheaper for National Forest residents β€” bring proof of address

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4,472 Google reviews

Wide variety of active activities40%
Excellent value especially with annual pass35%
Better for ages 5 and above15%
Significant walking across site10%
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Monika awx

8 months ago

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β€œWe visited this place recently, and my son said it’s his favourite attraction so far! It truly offers something for everyone – from young kids to adults. There’s a lot of walking involved, but it’s well worth it. We enjoyed a variety of activities including a train ride, a maze, climbing areas, a 4D cinema, and several fantastic play zones. There’s so much to explore that you could easily spend the whole day there without getting bored. We had some food on-site and were pleasantly surprised by the quality – it was much better than we expected for an attraction like this. The ice creams, in particular, were excellent and a real highlight for my son. One small downside was that my son wanted to ride his bike during the visit, but unfortunately bikes are not allowed inside. It’s understandable for safety and space reasons, but worth knowing in advance. Overall, the tickets were very reasonably priced considering how many attractions are included. It felt like great value for money. We had a brilliant time and will definitely go back one day – there's still more to see and do!”

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john craig

5 months ago

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β€œMy grandson loves Conkers, both inside & outside activities! The staff are lovely, the Halloween decorations were fab and, even on a cold October day, we spent 3 hours in the playgrounds, on the train & in the Enchanted Forest inside. Our annual ticket costs Β£63, as my grandson lives in the National Forest & that gave us a Β£7 discount - he lives 20 mins away, so we can dip in & out all year. Well worth it!”

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NJM 17

8 months ago

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β€œWe visited with 3 kids (2,11 & 12) and there was a variety of activities and attractions to keep the whole family busy. It was a nice refreshing change from rides and electronics and was great to see the whole family out in the sun enjoying the environment. The older kids used the high ropes which was Β£7 a go and we think that was fantastic and very cost effective compared to other places we have been recently. Plenty of places for a packed lunch, plenty of places for the kids to be busy and adults also. Highly recommend πŸ™Œ Indoor play area is at the waterside part of the venue which you can walk or catch the small train to. Only reason it was a 4 star and not 5 star review was due to parts of the older side of the place (waterside centre) was looking quite outdated and warn out completed to the main area and building.”

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paul blood

7 months ago

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β€œMe & my 8 year old son had a great time at Conkers today! I thought it was reasonably priced for the activities that we did. Must do's when your there are: Barefoot Walk, Assault Course & The Bush Craft Session..... A massive shout out to Dave who was superb with his knowledge on survival techniques including making a fire & building a shelter! Awesome Dave!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Conkers spans 120 acres of National Forest woodland with high ropes courses, power descenders, zip lines, climbing walls, go-karts, archery, and a 4D cinema included in entry. The Billy Bonkers Playhouse handles wet weather. A miniature railway runs between the main attraction and the waterside centre. Seasonal events include a Winter Wonderland. National Forest residents pay a discounted annual pass rate.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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