35 kms/30 min drive from Kyiv International School

Where: Motyzhyn village, Kyiv oblast (signposted from the main road)

30 kms/30 min from Kyiv International School

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Where: Buzova village, vul Polyana Lisova 60

When: 10am-9pm

Considered one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine, it is possible to visit this beautiful landscaped park and arboretium in one day. It is about a 2.5 hr drive from Kyiv, half way to Odessa and the roads are good.

Address: vul Kyivska 12A, Uman

Not with young children, but your teenagers might enjoy it. By appointment only.

Address: Proliski, vul Brovarska 5

A real castle, owned and restored by Olga Bogomolets, a famous Ukrainian doctor and activist. You'll find the Museum of Domestic Icons here as well as a beautiful landscaped park perfect for a picnic and a paper mill. It's 80 kms from Kyiv center, perfect for a day out. Information on the website is beautifully provided in English.

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Address: Radomyshl, vul 15 Schyorsa 

Also known as the Museum of Corruption, the former Yanukovich residence is a half an hour drive from Kyiv center, It's the most stunning park to visit far and wide. You can rent a golf cart with an English speaking guy to give you a tour.

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Where: Novi Petrivsty
When: daily 10am-10pm

30 kms from the city centre in the village of Yasnogorodka, a great farm for a day out.  

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Where: Yasnogorodka, vul Pidlisna 32

When 10am-7pm every day

Well-maintaned private zoo with small petting zoo 40 kms from the city centre in the village of Demidov, perfect for a day out.

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Where: Demidov, vul Verbova 79

When: 10am-7pm

Fantastic festivals especially but not exclusively around national holidays with updated information in English on the website. It's an hour's drive out of Kyiv but quite scenic and there is always something going on to entertain the kids. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

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Where: Kopachiv
When: open every day