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Kid-friendly Places In Singapore That Will Make You Believe You Are Overseas

12 min read
Kid-friendly Places In Singapore That Will Make You Believe You Are Overseas

From Sakura Matsuri, gliding on ice with a bumper float and nature exploration—there's so much to expect this March!

The March school holidays are just around the corner, and with the coronavirus not tapering off any soon, overseas plans with the family may have to be put on hold. Kid-Friendly Places In Singapore

If you’re at your wits’ end on what to do with the kiddos, we’ve compiled a list of kid-friendly places in Singapore to check out, and hopefully, it’ll take away the gloom and doom.

These places are also curated in reference to popular vacay destinations, so you can recreate your holiday in the comfort of our own country.

Kid-Friendly Places In Singapore For The March holidays

St John’s Island

 
 
 
 
 
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  [NEW Post] Remember I visited a gorgeous beach last Sun that didn’t require me to fly outta #Singapore? That’s Lazarus Island, connected to St John’s Island by a little bridge! How about checking both islands to the south of Singapore out this weekend? 😃 Escape the bustle & hustle of city life with a quick 30 min ferry ride from Marina South Pier! Find out more about how to get there & what you can expect through my latest article at https://wp.me/PDff8-1A5 (link in bio). 😉 #travelblogger #nparksbuzz #myhomesingapore #singaporenature #lazarusisland #exploresingapore #thegpsgalsingapore

A post shared by The GPS Gal (@thegpsgal) on Oct 6, 2017 at 3:56am PDT

If you’re putting travelling plans Down Under on hold, think of St John’s Island as the Rottnest Island of Singapore.

Rottnest Island is a nature reserve in Perth, Western Australia, home to the quokka, the world’s happiest animal.

St John’s Island may not be able to claim the smiley critters as residents, what our very own idyllic island has, is a family of cats.

While there used to be hundreds of them residing on the island, the number has since dwindled to 16 due to the SPCA’s Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage programme, as well as a cat-napping incident that involved 18 missing felines.

What I love most about the island are the unspoilt beaches and white sand that’s not crowded with beach-goers. Kiddos can get to run free along the shore and explore the rest of the island by foot.

You’ll want to bring food along with you as there are no shops or eateries on the island.

 
 
 
 
 
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  So we found the closest thing to paradise in Singapore…

A post shared by James Hansford (@jhansfor) on Sep 16, 2017 at 10:43pm PDT

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

 
 
 
 
 
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  Three #sauropods and two #pterosaurs in the background. #dinosaur #dino #fossil #sauropod #pterosaur #naturalhistorymuseum

A post shared by Hongrui (@leehongrui) on Jan 16, 2020 at 5:47am PST

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum is much smaller in scale as compared to the Natural History Museum in London, but it is just as impressive, nonetheless.

Located within the National University of Singapore, the museum boasts three diplodocid sauropod dinosaur fossils that are 80 per cent complete, and over 2,000 natural history specimens on display.

 
 
 
 
 
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  I wished I was as passionate about completing my young scientist card then, as I am now with the stranger things. 📷: @datingjenniekim

A post shared by m e l i s s a (@melissygoh) on Dec 14, 2017 at 9:11am PST

Some of the exhibits are interactive, not only are they entertaining but it’s a place where the little ones will be enriched with knowledge beyond the textbooks.

Where: 2 Conservatory Dr, Singapore 117377

Sundial Garden

 
 
 
 
 
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  Sundial Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens #bentsabout #sin18 #singapore #singaporebotanicgardens #orchard #latergram

A post shared by Craig Smith (@bentsvsworld) on Jan 21, 2019 at 6:31pm PST

Would you believe me if I told you this perfectly symmetrical garden can be found at the Singapore Botanic Gardens?

It looks right out of a courtyard in Italy, and makes an Instagram-worthy spot for the kids (and their parents) to go crazy with their snaps.

Once you’re done exploring the Sundial Garden, you can take a stroll around the rest of Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Since it’s best to avoid crowded places due to the coronavirus outbreak, the great outdoors is just the place to be now, plus you get to enjoy a good dose of vitamin D.

Where: 4 Cluny Rd Singapore 259572 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259572

Sembawang Hot Spring Park

 
 
 
 
 
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  早上最舒爽的事 – 泡溫泉 #溫泉 #新加坡 #spring #springwater #earlymorning #bestthing #Sembawang #singaporespring #springrelax #relax #hotspring #sembawanghotspring #sembawanghotspringpark #泡溫泉 #舒爽

A post shared by JJ Lim🌈 (@jjlim) on Feb 22, 2020 at 3:35pm PST

If you’re dreaming of a holiday to Taiwan or Japan to soak in the hot springs, why not take a trip down to Sembawang Hot Spring Park, which was newly reopened early this year.

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Be there earlier and you may just get the cascading pool all to yourself for a delightful foot soaking sesh before the crowd arrives. You can also cook eggs using the fresh spring water in the tubs provided.

Where: Gambas Ave

Bukit Timah Saddle Club

Kid-Friendly Places In Singapore

Kid-Friendly Places In Singapore: Bukit Timah saddle club. | Photo: bukittimahsaddleclub / Instagram

 
 
 
 
 
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  Woody & Immie having a Meet-and-Greet!

A post shared by Bukit Timah Saddle Club (@bukittimahsaddleclub) on Feb 12, 2020 at 5:00am PST

Step out into Singapore’s countryside at the quaint Bukit Timah Saddle Club, where you can pretend you’re in the countryside of a European country.

Let the kids learn how to ride a horse and get on the off-road track trail to see a different sight of Singapore’s Greenland.

 
 
 
 
 
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  A post shared by Bukit Timah Saddle Club (@bukittimahsaddleclub) on Sep 23, 2018 at 1:52am PDT

Where: 51 Fairways Dr, Singapore 286965

Fort Canning Park

 
 
 
 
 
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  What do u think of this? It feels like u are in Bali right? Come and see what I saw this morning walk in Fort Canning… it’s nice 😍😍😍🙆‍♀️

A post shared by Michele Fox (@michelefox_) on Sep 8, 2019 at 2:25am PDT

Dreaming of a holiday in Bali?

Doesn’t the Pancur Larangan, aka Forbidden Spring, in Fort Canning Park remind you of the Tirta Empul Temple near Ubud which is famed for its holy spring water?

The only difference is that you can’t step into the recreated 14th-century Javanese-inspired bath for a cleansing ritual.

Complete the Balinese vibes at the Sang Nila Utama Garden, which resembles the Bali gates of heaven.

 
 
 
 
 
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  🌳Современный парк Форт Каннинг предлагает своим посетителям большой выбор развлечений — исторической, образовательной, натуралистической и культурной направленности. Уникальное сочетание исторических реликвий и пышной растительности делает парк популярным центром разнообразного художественного творчества 🌿 Сегодня парк Форт Каннинг часто используется для проведения различных городских торжеств, карнавалов, праздников и фестивалей. Сюда также приходят, чтобы прикоснуться к историческому наследию, насладиться природой, сделать фотосессию и просто хорошо провести время всей семьей или дружеской компанией. А многие сингапурцы играют в этом парке свои свадьбы 🌱 Достопримечательности парка включают в себя самые разные объекты. Сад специй — копия первого ботанического сада сэра Стэмфорда Раффлза, где он выращивал семена гвоздики и мускатного ореха. Массивные готические ворота ведут на старое христианское кладбище Fort Canning Green. Крепостные ворота (Fort Gate) — это остатки крепости, построенной англичанами в XIX веке. #singapore#study#education#work#job#internship

A post shared by Учеба в Сингапуре 🇸🇬 (@singapore.study) on Aug 24, 2019 at 1:43am PDT

Check out the Jubilee Park too, where there are swings, slide and play structures for kids to burn away their energy.

 
 
 
 
 
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  집앞 놀이터가 이렇게 생겨서 엄마 발은 헬퍼 언니 발처럼 타고 말았다 발 타는거 극혐인데 바닥이 온통 모래사장이라 쪼리말고는 신을 수가 없는 이 나라 놀이터의 현실 #singaporelife

A post shared by Angela (@angieinsinga) on Jan 4, 2020 at 4:22am PST

Where: River Valley Rd, Singapore 179037

Gardens by the Bay

Kid-Friendly Places In Singapore

Kid-Friendly Places In Singapore: experience the Sakura Matsuri event in the Flower dome at Gardens by The Bay. | Photo: gardensbythebay / Instagram

 
 
 
 
 
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  🌸Ohayo! This Sakura Matsuri, discover traditional Japanese wonders right out of a storybook with Momotaro and his friends. 🌸✨ Scroll through to follow our characters on a sneak peek inside Flower Dome, where Gassho-style farmhouses, Torii and more await. Join us for a peachy and cheery sakura season with admission tickets at only $6*! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Visit the link on our bio to find out more. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #SakuraMatsuriGBB #gardensbythebay #flowersneverstopblooming #besttimetocome #FlowerDome #visitsingapore #exploresingapore #sgig #igsg Sakura

A post shared by Gardens by the Bay (@gardensbythebay) on Mar 11, 2020 at 11:36pm PDT

If you’re one of those who’ve had to cancel their trip to Japan this cherry blossom season due to the coronavirus, don’t fret, you may still be able to catch the sakura right here in Singapore!

The Sakura Matsuri event is back again and the Flower Dome will be filled with 20 varieties of cherry and peach blossoms, complete with Tori gates.

Gardens by the Bay is giving away free tickets to its Sakura Matsuri event in the Flower Dome, in addition to staycation packages at Pan Pacific hotel for those who had their trips disrupted between March 1 and May 31. To win, you’d have to give them a reason why the trip meant so much to you, and submit proof of your flight or trip cancellation. Contest ends March 15.

Where: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

Ion Sky

 
 
 
 
 
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  #싱가포르스카이아이온오차드 전망이 좋구나 ㅎ 오후3시부터 5시반까지는 #공짜 저녁엔 돈내고 와야함 ㅎ 하지만 가려던 카페가 폐업해서 슬프다 ㅠㅠ #싱가포르전망대 #싱가포르여행 #여유 #하늘 #스카이뷰 #싱가포르아이온 #ION #여행스타그램 #뷰스타그램 #전망 #조망 #경치

A post shared by Yeonsil Ko (@yeonsilko) on Mar 6, 2017 at 11:29pm PST

Taipei has Taipei 101, South Korea has the Lotte Tower, Shanghai has the Pearl Tower, and London has The Shard. Back home, we have the Ion Sky if you’re looking for a place to have a 360-degree view of the city from above.

Located on level 56 of ION Orchard, the observation deck will have informative multimedia shows and animation that will entertain the kids.

 
 
 
 
 
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  Hello Spring! Have you ever experienced cherry blossoms in full bloom or sprawling nature-scapes straight out of a painting in Singapore? Well, here’s your chance at ION Sky along with other immersive multimedia experiences!⁣ ⁣ Simply tag a friend and tell us your favourite moment of Spring to win a pair of ION Sky tickets (worth $40). Contest ends 21 Feb 2359hrs, and 5 most creative comments will be selected. ⁣ ⁣ *T&Cs apply: https://ow.ly/iQbw50xTyrX

A post shared by ION Orchard (@ion_orchard) on Feb 17, 2020 at 3:29am PST

You’ll have to spend $20 per person at the mall to enter the observation deck.

Where: 2 Orchard Turn, Level 56, Singapore 238801

Snow City Singapore

 
 
 
 
 
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  CALLING ALL ADRENALINE JUNKIE! Get that adrenaline rush with our heart-pumping 60-metre long snow slope, and exhilarating bumper car rides on ice. Enjoy all these and more with your families and friends at #SnowCitySG. . . #snowcitysg #weekendvibes #winter #cold #science #familytime #playground #igsg #frozen #sgparents #sgmummies #family #kidsfriendly #snow #fun #bonding #touristattractions #adventure #bumpercars

A post shared by Snow City Singapore (@snowcitysg) on Oct 18, 2019 at 3:21am PDT

Make your kids’ winter holiday a dream come true without having to travel out of the country at Snow City Singapore.

The latest attraction includes the Drift on Ice with real snowfall experience, a 60-metre-long slope, bumper car rides on ice, and snow sculptures.

 
 
 
 
 
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  Amber’s face when she realised we were about to be zapped to an alien planet in UFOs 🛸🛸 JK, this is us in @snowcitysg’s latest attraction, Drift on Ice, the only bumper car experience on ice in SG. Spinning, slipping and sliding on the ice is actually quite thrilling! 🌀🌀🌀 Also, forgot how truly freezing cold Snow City is – this is one way to beat the current heatwave for sure! ❄️☃️🌨 Thanks @snowcitysg & @touchprandevents for the invite 🥰 #snowcitysg #driftonicesg #bumpercars #notUFOs

A post shared by Celine Tan (@celine_tan_) on Jun 12, 2019 at 7:02am PDT

Where: 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433

This post was first published on AsiaOne and was republished on theAsianparent with permission. 

Kid-friendly Places In Singapore That Will Make You Believe You Are Overseas

Also read: Guide To Family-friendly Activities in March 2020 | Kid-Friendly Places In Singapore

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