TOP 7 - where to go for a walk with children in Vladimir
A walk with a child in Vladimir will be exciting, interesting and educational. Walking along historical streets and parks, getting to know the city with parents, a child can develop. Many green areas, parks and squares of the ancient city have the appropriate infrastructure.
Central Park of Culture and Leisure (Park of the 850th Anniversary of Vladimir)
- Address: st. Mira, 36A.
The antiquity of Vladimir is emphasized by one of the historical names of the vast walking green area, considered the main park of the city - the park of the 850th anniversary of Vladimir. Residents still use it to this day.
This is how the park was christened in 1958, when the city celebrated the corresponding anniversary, and its history began seven years earlier, in 1951 with the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy of Vladimir.
Nowadays, a popular place for walking in the city bears the ordinary name “Central Park of Culture and Leisure”. This is the only place in Vladimir where you can ride the popular family attraction - the Ferris Wheel. There are also other attractions suitable for children - a chain carousel, inflatable slides, a “ship on the waves”, an “airplane” and others.
Young horror movie fans can visit the horror room. The park also has sports grounds, and there is a health complex on its territory. In winter, the park becomes a place for popular seasonal activities - skiing and sledding. Rental points are open.
Lipki Park
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya st., 60.
What is the first association that tourists have when they mention Vladimir? This is a city where there are many ancient churches and cathedrals. Among the main attractions of the city, the first to be mentioned are the Dmitrovsky and Assumption Cathedrals, built back in the 12th century; the first is considered a legacy of the era of Vsevolod the Big Nest, the second - of Andrei Bogolyubsky.
Between these temples, a park began to form in 1901. It is considered the oldest in the city. People call the walking area in the historical heart of Vladimir the Cathedral Square, the official name is Lipki Park, since the main plantings here are linden trees. Birches, poplars, elms and other trees also grow here.
It is noteworthy that the fountain located in Lipki is older than the park itself; it was erected on Cathedral Square back in 1866, and later, with the development of the park, it was moved. Taking a walk in Lipki is a point on the program for tourists of all ages. It will also be interesting here with children; the park has a modern playground for children.
Boulevard named after Pushkin
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya street, 56.
While walking in Lipki, you should take your child and look into the boulevard adjacent to the park. A.S. Pushkin, located behind the Assumption Cathedral. The name of the classic was given to the park area in 1899, and its history began in the 18th century. In 1950, it officially became a Boulevard. It is often called Pushkin Park.
This is a paved, landscaped walking area with flower beds and benches; there are many important monuments here, in particular sculptures of the artist-painter Andrei Rublev, St. Fyodor, and an equestrian monument to Prince Vladimir. In winter, the park has a skating rink. This is a popular place for winter festivities and fun.
Friendship Park
- Address: st. Verkhnyaya Dubrova, 22D.
Friendship Park is an oasis of nature in the southeastern part of Vladimir. For children there is a children's playground with slides. In the summer, there are many attractions aimed at young park visitors and teenagers; you can rent balls, darts, and badminton. And in winter there is an ice skating rink, rental of skis, skates, and cheesecakes.
Dobroselsky Park
- Address: Suzdal Avenue, 8A.
The park was chosen for reconstruction by the residents of Vladimir and after the transformations of 2020-2021 it became a very popular place in the city. It attracts sports fans, including extreme sports, and parents with children.
For the former, all conditions for sports activities have been created here, and for children there is a large children's playground. A variety of swings, houses, labyrinths, towers and pyramids will satisfy many children and provide them with interesting leisure time. And for parents there is a walking area with plenty of benches.
Playgrounds "Ship"
- Address: Komissarov/Tchaikovsky.
Arriving in the ancient city, children can feel like real sailors. The city has stylized playgrounds made in the shape of a ship, which have gained fame as “children's attractions” in Vladimir. Similar objects are located in two locations: in the park on the street. Tchaikovsky and in the walking area near Komissarov Pond.
Near the "Ship" on Tchaikovsky there are other children's facilities - sports grounds and swings. The presence of water in the location near Komissarov Pond will complement the atmosphere of adventure on the ship, and besides, a game and a walk can be combined with feeding the local aquatic inhabitants - ducks.
The square behind the City House of Culture
- Address: Gorky street, 54k1.
In the Oktyabrsky district, opposite Lenin Square with a monument to the leader of the world proletariat, there is a city cultural center. Behind a typical Soviet building with columns there is a green area, a small square, which Vladimir residents call “Square behind the City Palace of Culture” or “Square on Lenin Square”.
In 2022, as part of the Comfortable Urban Environment program, landscaping was carried out to coincide with the celebration of City Day.
There are two children's playgrounds - one with a sandbox and swings for children, the second for older children. It has slides, climbing frames and other objects that attract children. Children's attention will also be attracted by the “living statues” that have become a feature and “trick” of the park near the cultural center.
Attractions
If you want to get acquainted with the locality in more detail, you cannot ignore the sights of the city of Vladimir. It is definitely worth visiting the Golden Gate, the Assumption Cathedral, the observation deck at the monument to Vladimir, Dmitrievsky Cathedral, the Church of St. George the Victorious, the water tower and the Church of the Holy Rosary.
Residents of the city advise tourists to include these places in their travel route around the city. They all have beauty and a special atmosphere that cannot be conveyed either in words or through photography. You'll have to go and enjoy it in person.
Moreover, professional guides work near all the attractions, ready to tell you everything about these buildings and the general features of the area. Don’t miss the chance to enrich yourself culturally and learn more interesting information about your new city. Moreover, the lectures will be fascinating, you will not want to leave the excursion. In just a couple of hours you will learn a lot of educational things. Only the most valuable information was selected from various books especially for visitors.
Museums for children and educational recreation
Where else, if not in Vladimir, can you go to a museum with your children? In addition to famous historical museums such as the Golden Gate or Old Vladimir, the ancient city has many unusual, original exhibition objects that children will be curious to visit.
Museum of Science and Man "Eureka"
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya st., 11, 2nd floor.
Interactive museum of popular science topics. Master classes, science shows and game quests aimed at children will offer scientific and educational experiences to visitors. It consists of three exhibitions, designated as the “Museum of Science”, “Museum of Man” and the “Nikola Tesla” Museum.
In a non-trivial form, children will be told about the laws of the universe, about how man works. The programs and format of excursions vary according to age, there are excursions and games even for very young children.
At the master classes, children will be able to draw 3D with a pen, learn in practice how electricity works, understand chemical laws using the example of the simplest everyday things, make animals from polymers and do many other interesting things. The center shows 3D films. At the science show, Professor Nicolas will show real tricks, as if he really is a magician, but the answer to his magic lies in the laws of physics.
Museum-fairy tale "Grandma-Yagusya"
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya st., 26.
The ancient city of Vladimir is a suitable place to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of folklore and Russian folk tales. Since 2012, a small museum has been operating at the souvenir shop on Bolshaya Moskovskaya Street, named after the most famous “fairy-tale old woman”, who can be either a villain or an assistant to the hero. Her name is Baba Yaga, or in the diminutive form Babusya-Yagusya, which is the name of the Vladimir exhibition.
The object positions itself as a “fairy tale museum.” The three rooms are atmospherically decorated in accordance with the theme. Children will see the “attributes of life” of Baba Yaga; in the center of one of the halls is a cauldron with her magic brew. Other fairy-tale heroes also live in the museum, for example, the green Kikimora and Koschey, “languishing over gold.”
Spoon Museum
- Address: Oktyabrskaya st., 4.
Learning new things about familiar things is useful and interesting for a child. A spoon is an ordinary household item that children are taught to use at a very young age.
Spoons have been known since time immemorial, and they can be very different - not only wooden, aluminum, cupronickel and silver, which are well known in everyday life, they are also made from other materials.
Exhibits from different eras from 150 corners of the world will be demonstrated by the museum in Vladimir. The brainchild of collector Tatyana Pikunova opened its doors to visitors in 2015. Here children and adults will learn a lot about spoons and spoon making.
Museum-Forge of the Borodins
- Address: Georgievskaya st., 3G.
It will be interesting for children to watch how new objects are born from fire and iron - nails, horseshoes, etc. A museum created by a family of hereditary representatives of this craft named Borodins will immerse you in the mystery of blacksmithing.
This is not only an exhibition facility, but also a working forge, in which craftsmen work using old, time-tested technologies and conduct master classes.
The interiors, decorated in antique style, display blacksmith tools and, of course, the products of the forge - these include souvenirs, objects of decorative and applied art, and functional items.
Gingerbread House Museum
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya st., 42, 1st floor.
The Gingerbread Museum is a young private museum, opened on the initiative of its director Irina Zherebkina in 2014. The museum introduces you to a traditional Russian delicacy - gingerbread. One of the museum’s brands is Pokrovsky gingerbread; its recipe is over 300 years old.
On excursions conducted by museum staff in traditional Russian costumes, young visitors not only learn the history of this delicacy, but can also try it, washed down with aromatic tea. The museum organizes master classes on gingerbread painting, sculpting and baking cookies.
Vladimir Planetarium
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya st., 66A.
The planetarium in Vladimir was opened in 1962. It is open every day except Sunday for children and adults. Every day there are educational lectures-sessions with demonstrations addressed to different age categories, starting from 5 years of age.
The starry sky attracts young children, romantics, and researchers. There are so many mysterious and interesting things hidden on the dome of the planetarium - you should definitely come here with your child.
Museum of Dolls and Teddy Bears
- Address: Oktyabrskaya st., 2.
Who didn't play with toys as a child? Probably every girl has her own favorite doll, and the most popular toy in the world, which will delight any child regardless of age, is considered a teddy bear. In English-speaking countries, the name Teddy was assigned to the bear; in the era of globalization, the toy began to be called that way in our country.
A wide variety of dolls and bears in Vladimir are presented in the author's museum of master puppeteers Chernikovs, mother and daughter. It has been operating since 2016. During the excursion, children will not only be shown their work, but will also be told a lot of interesting things about the history of toys, about their varieties and manufacturing features; master classes are held at the museum
The best attractions in Vladimir for children
Children's entertainment is different, some like to play with toys, others like to run and climb. There is something for every child: playrooms, quests and master classes, attractions and places for active recreation. A selection of interesting objects in Vladimir is presented in this section.
Children's complex "Little Country"
- Address: Suzdal Avenue, 8, 2nd floor.
Located on the territory of the Ruskino cinema complex. This is an entertainment center for children, including a play complex, animators and a children's cafe. The play area has a climbing wall, a children's kitchen, a dry pool, a labyrinth and slot machines. All machines will require additional cash costs.
Safety is ensured in the children's play area, there are soft pillows, sharp corners are covered with foam protection. At the entrance there is an aquarium with fish; contemplating them will help adults brighten up the wait while the children have fun and play.
Waterpark "Madagascar"
- Address: st. Rastopchina, 51B.
The African name, exotic for an old Russian city, is the only water park in Vladimir, known for its unusual atmosphere and very popular among residents and guests of the city.
The water complex is small; it consists of a large “adult” and a small “children’s” pool. The children's room has a slide, a jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna and an Arabic hammam, and for children there is a play labyrinth in the water park.
Children's playroom "Jungle"
- Address: Traktornaya st., 45, 2nd floor.
The game room is an object of the network of the same name, represented in several cities in central Russia and the north-west. The network is actively developing and opening branches.
This place is considered one of the most popular among Vladimir families with children. The local “Jungle” is located in the Megator shopping center. People come here with children under 10 years old. "Jungle" offers various options for children's leisure - entertaining and educational. The playroom features popular children's activities - trampolines, carousels, a dry ball pool, soft slides and a soft construction set.
The holiday will be interesting and safe even for the little ones. In the "Jungle" master classes are held in various creative areas, children are entertained by animators, and you can order a children's party.
Children's club "Hocus Pocus"
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya st., 19A, 2nd floor.
In the modern sense, a shopping center is a complex that combines retail and entertainment facilities on one territory. A kind of analogue from the past is the shopping arcades built in the 1790s. - preserved in Vladimir, and is still used for its original purpose. There was also room for children's entertainment in the historical building.
In the "Trading Rows" there is a children's club "Hocus Pocus", offering a traditional range of entertainment for its format. There is a children's room with a labyrinth, designed for children from 3 to 7 years old, animated educational programs for children and teenagers, creative studios and master classes.
Activity park "Polyot"
- Address: Dvoryanskaya st., 27A, bldg. 2.
The Polet trampoline park was opened in 2016. It positions itself as a multifunctional activity park for families and lovers of an active lifestyle. “Flight” is more than 1000 sq. meters for sports: trampolines, labyrinth, fanwall, climbing wall.
For very young children there is a dry pool with soft balls, which is so fun to jump into. The park hosts thematic programs for young children and schoolchildren of different ages. The program includes an animation part, active games on trampolines and climbing walls, and tea drinking.
Trampoline
- Address: ave. Lenina, 73A.
Jumping on a trampoline is a favorite childhood activity. The largest object of this profile in the city of Vladimir is. Visitors have at their disposal trampolines of different sizes and shapes for children and adults, two foam pits and a climbing wall. In the center you can relax on your own or study with an instructor.
To entertain children, GoodBatut offers animation programs on various topics, for example, “Tik Tok Party” or the “Looking for a Gift” quest. The complex has a waiting area with a TV, game consoles, and a cafe.
Active recreation center "Yarus"
- Address: st. Blagonravova, 3.
“Yarus” is a unique indoor sports and entertainment complex for Vladimir for adults and children. The main area is the climbing wall, its total area is 190 square meters. meters, there are trails accessible for children. The center also includes a ropes course and a bumperball club.
The rope courses, located indoors at a height of 5 meters, are designed primarily for children. The unusual and fun game “bumperball” will arouse the interest of young visitors. This is a type of football, but the peculiarity is that it is played inside a fancy inflatable structure in the shape of a ball.
Children's club "Antoshka"
- Address: st. Verkhnyaya Dubrova, 36A, 2nd floor.
"Antoshka" offers various options for active and playful leisure. For those who like to jump and frolic, there are frame trampolines, ball pools, a two-level labyrinth, carousels, and the little ones can play in the sandbox.
Kids who prefer games and attractions will love the slot machines. There are about 30 of them here - these include virtual racing, hunting and fishing, a virtual shooting range and much more. The “Grenok” slot machine, which has an assortment of 150 variants of various games, deserves special attention. You can play here all day long; for those who want to have a snack, there is a children's cafe “Tru-la-la”.
Antoshka regularly hosts children's play programs, events, master classes, and concerts of children's groups.
Virtual reality club in VAtak
- Address: ave. Stroiteley, 16B, 4th floor.
With the development of technology, games in the VR format - virtual reality, which involve immersion in a specially simulated world, are becoming increasingly popular. Children will remember this adventure for a long time.
The Vatake club, which has more than 10 playgrounds, operates in this direction in Vladimir. The range includes many scenarios, individual, doubles and team games for up to 10 people.
Kinder quest
- Address: st. Mira, 6B, 1st floor.
The now popular entertaining format of quests - adventure reality games - is being adapted by many companies for children. In Vladimir there is an organization with the self-explanatory name “Kinder Quest”. Two programs are offered: “Banana” and “Gru’s Squad,” in which children are invited to take on the role of “saviors of the world.”
In addition to quests, the children's entertainment space offers several options for show programs aimed at introducing them to the characteristics of various interesting professions - these are the “Blogger Show”, “Bartender Show”, “Slime Show” and the thematic program “In the Circus Arena”.
Trampoline
What other entertainment is there in Vladimir? Where can both young and old go and still have equal pleasure? Local residents recommend visiting the trampoline. This is a huge room consisting of four rooms. Trampolines come in different difficulty levels and age groups, so don't worry about your child getting injured while playing. Firstly, he will be put on special equipment in which it will not hurt to fall. Secondly, before admission to the entertainment, all visitors will be given a detailed safety briefing on trampolines. If your child listened or did not remember some points, then it is not a problem, because a professional instructor will always be next to him. All employees are highly qualified and have extensive experience in this field. They will always back you up and show you how to do it correctly.
There is also a deep pool filled with foam cubes. They can't hurt anyone, only bring fun. Just imagine: diving headfirst into a mountain of soft things.
There is a small twisted slide from which a person falls into a pool filled with plastic balls. It's still a pleasure!
There are also cafes on site so that visitors never go hungry. Of course, no one will let you onto the trampolines with food, but you can calmly eat at comfortable tables and take a little break from active physical activity.
Locals love to celebrate birthdays here.
Where to go for animal lovers in Vladimir
For little animal lovers in Vladimir there are several places dedicated to zoological themes.
Tropical complex "Caribbean"
- Address: Bolshaya Moskovskaya st., 5, Ground floor.
You don't have to go abroad to experience the tropics. In the very center of Vladimir, the tropical complex “Caribbean” has been opened, which will immerse you in an atmosphere of sun and warmth. In the Caribbean you can see exotic animals, beautiful butterflies, and rare beautiful flowering plants. Children's programs, parties and birthdays are held here. In the cafe, located in one of the grottoes, you can try original cocktails and desserts.
Vladimir Exotarium
- Address: Letne-Perevozinskaya st., 3.
An exotarium has opened in a mansion on Letne-Perevozinskaya Street in Vladimir; it is positioned as the city’s first permanent zoo. Here children can look at unusual animals.
The name hints that unusual, exotic representatives of the fauna live here - Chilean squirrels, funny monkeys "white-eared marmosets" and other unusual animals. The collection is based on invertebrates and reptiles; fish are also represented.
Children's touching zoo "KidZoo"
- Address: Letne-Perevozinskaya st., 3.
You can not only look at the animals, but also communicate with them on the second floor of the Kopeyka shopping center in the KidZoo living corner. The children's zoo is positioned as “touching”, from the word “touch”, in other words, contact. This means that animals can be petted and fed here.
Here live both domestic and wild animals familiar to our country - rabbits, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, and exotic specimens - bearded dragons, meerkats, ostriches. There are also raccoons - cute animals that children really like. All animals are tame.
Living corner "World of Friends"
- Address: st. Mira, 8.
A popular place where you can look at representatives of the animal world absolutely free of charge in Vladimir is the Palace of Children and Youth Creativity, where the “World of Friends” corner has been operating since 1988, which has a zoological collection enviable for an institution of additional education, which is why it has become a kind of alternative to the zoo, which I haven't been in the city for a long time.
Animals, birds, and insects from different parts of the planet are presented here: from ferrets and ornamental rats to the mysterious Latin American guest degu. A total of 23 species. The staff of the living corner conduct excursions designed for children aged 5 years and older. There are thematic excursion and educational programs, for example, for preschoolers there is a special excursion “Domestic and wild animals. Their living conditions."
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Phobia quests in reality
Every person is afraid of something. Usually we do everything possible to avoid direct contact with the object that causes us fear. At this rate, you can experience weaknesses throughout your life, and some people choose to fight it. But the method of treatment they choose is not banal sessions with psychologists, but interesting quests. During the passage, visitors will have their nerves tickled, and most importantly, they will be brought face to face with fear. To emerge victorious from this exciting game, you will have to overcome yourself and overcome your phobia. It really works, because the organizers know their stuff. The secret lies in the fact that at first you will be intrigued by interesting tasks. You will be in a rush, with excitement in your eyes and a thirst to reach the final. However, at one stage they will prepare a serious opponent for you. To achieve what you want, you will do anything. It’s so easy and simple to stop being afraid of something. You won't regret buying a ticket.
Theaters and performances for children
Where can I take my child to a show in Vladimir? The playbills of many entertainment institutions in the city offer performances and programs aimed at the younger generation.
Vladimir Puppet Theater
- Address: st. Gagarina, 7.
The theater, with more than half a century of history, emerged as a puppeteer troupe at the local philharmonic in 1967. The theater moved to a mansion built at the beginning of the 20th century, known as the “People's Assembly” building, in 1973 and still gives performances here.
The repertoire includes about 180 performances. The troupe, consisting of a total of 20 people, includes honored artists and cultural workers of Russia, experienced actors who have worked in the theater for more than 10-20 years.
Art Palace
- Address: Severnaya st., 2A.
The cultural center of the local instrument-building enterprise Tochmash has now earned the status of the largest concert hall and cultural and creative center in the city of Vladimir. Now it is called the “Art Palace” and has a hall with more than 700 seats.
The stage of the Art Palace hosts performances of various themes and formats: concerts, festivals, celebrity tours, including those interesting for children or specially aimed at younger audiences.
Vladimir Academic Drama Theater
- Address: Dvoryanskaya st., 4.
The serious drama theater of Vladimir, located in the central part of the city, also stages performances for children. The play “The Wizard of the Emerald City” based on the children’s book by Alexander Volkov and “Puss in Boots” based on the fairy tale by Charles Pierrot are popular.
Folklore Theater "Razgulay"
- Address: Dobroselskaya st., 194A.
Spectacular productions and show programs based on folklore themes are offered by the professional theater “Razgulay”, which is positioned as a family theater. His performances will also be of interest to children. The repertoire includes a whole series of children's musical performances under the general title “Journey to the World of Fairy Tales.”
It is noteworthy that the theater’s children’s repertoire is based not only on folklore stories: “Marya Princess,” “At the Command of the Pike,” “Koshey the Immortal,” “The Frog Princess,” but also children’s literary classics, including foreign ones (for example, “Cinderella ").
As you can see, there is plenty of entertainment for children in Vladimir - parents will definitely be able to find places to go with their children, what to see, where to take a walk and visit attractions.
Parallet flights
Agree, there are few places where a person will be offered to fly on a paraglider. This is not something you will find in all cities, plus the price will be quite high for this kind of entertainment. In Vladimir, you will be given an offer that you simply cannot refuse!
Before the flight, you will be briefed, and a professional instructor will explain everything to you. Moreover, he will fly with you, for your safety and peace of mind. We assure you that you will get unforgettable emotions: fly over trees and plains, enjoy beautiful views. By the way, you can take your camera with you. Your hands are free, the staff does all the work.
