Things to do with kids in Forbes

Mitchell Shire Council · 3764

Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Forbes in the Mitchell area, so this guide covers the closest places for kids in the suburbs around it.

Getting around

There's no train station in Forbes. The closest to Forbes is Kilmore East Station (V/Line), about 10 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Forbes, so most trips start by car. By car from Forbes, Seymour is about 40 minutes away, Kyneton about 48 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 70 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Forbes is Kilmore Leisure Centre in Kilmore, about 8 minutes' drive. For a library, Kilmore Library in Kilmore is about 8 minutes' drive from Forbes. For a skate park, Kilmore Skate Park in Kilmore is about 8 minutes' drive from Forbes. For a cinema, United Cinemas in Craigieburn is about 42 minutes' drive from Forbes. The closest indoor play centre to Forbes is Timezone in Craigieburn, about 42 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Funfields in Whittlesea is about 38 minutes' drive from Forbes. The nearest larger centre is Seymour, about 40 minutes from Forbes by car, with 10 playgrounds, a pool and a library. The closest places for kids by road from Forbes are the playground at Moore Court Reserve in Kilmore (7 min), the playground at Hudson Park in Kilmore (7 min), Kilmore Skate Park in Kilmore (8 min), Kilmore Library in Kilmore (8 min), Kilmore Leisure Centre in Kilmore (8 min) and Tramway Heritage Centre in Bylands (14 min).

Best for

Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Forbes.

Nearby suburbs

Kilmore, next to Forbes, has 8 playgrounds, a pool and a library.

Playgrounds

5-10 km

4 places

Parks and reserves

5-10 km

8 places

Libraries

20-50 km

2 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

10-20 km

2 places

20-50 km

12 places

Cafes and restaurants

5-10 km

8 places