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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool

Blackpool Pleasure Beach There's something for everyone at Pleasure Beach with over 125 breathtaking rides, attractions and shows including the spectacular Hot Ice Show. Top thrill rides include the Big One, the UK's tallest fastest rollercoaster. Nickenodeon Land with amazing rides and attractions for all ages including SpongeBob's Splash Bash, Dora's World Voyage.

Blackpool Sea Life Centre

Blackpool

Blackpool Sea Life Centre is home to one of the largest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. Discover a magical world under water including sharks, rays, seahorses and piranhas. Don't miss our newest features, Jellyfish Phantoms of the Deep and The Turtle Shelter!

Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool

Blackpool Zoo is home to over 1500 animals of more than 400 species including big cats, giraffes, gorillas, elephants, orangutans and many more, providing a fantastic day out for everyone from 3 months to 103! You can even meet 32 dinosaurs in their superb prehistoric gardens. Great idea for family days out in Lancashire.

Bowland Wild Boar Park

Preston

Bowland Wild Boar Park Enjoy a picnic and take a ramble in our beautiful wooded countryside, view Wild Boar, Longhorn cows and deer in our scenic Ribble Valley Park - plus lots more.

Turbary Woods

Preston

Turbary Woods Offers a unique collection of over 90 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species.

Farmer Parrs Animal World

Fleetwood

Farmer Parrs Animal World If ewe like animals ewe'll love Farmer Parrs! We have a large collection of farm and rare breed animals for you to meet. As well as a large museum and a pottery too. Animal shows, pony rides and tractor rides are included in our daily activities. We also have a play area, shop and cafe.

Windmill Animal Farm

Burscough

Windmill Animal Farm - offers visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm while still having the chance to watch, feed, touch and play with animals + lots of play areas and miniature railway.

Animal Quackers Park Farm

Bacup

Animal Quackers Park Farm A family run business aiming to bring your family the fun and enjoyment of animals: hugging, feeding and interacting with all of the residents of the farm.

Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary

Oswaldtwistle

Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary Open facility working to rescue vulnerable equines, giving them rehabilitation and treatment. A valuable opportunity for the kids to learn about responsibility toward animals.

Smithills Open Farm

Bolton

Smithills Open Farm 25 varieties of animal and you can get up close to them because they are all "nice and well behaved". You can even feed them, and hold them, if you wish.

Greenlands Farm Village

Carnforth

Greenlands Farm Village You can pet storybook farm animals, ride a horse and trap, pedal a mini tractor (size permitting!), lark about in a straw play barn and picnic by the paddocks. We also have a 4 storey soft play centre for toddlers to 12yr olds to enjoy.

Lancaster Maritime Museum

Lancaster

Lancaster Maritime Museum The museum covers the maritime trade of Lancaster, the history of the port, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing industry of the Lune Estuary and Morecambe Bay using sound, smells, reconstructions and audiovisuals. Features include four restored local fishing vessels, and an aquarium.

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive

Bolton

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive If you're looking for a free fun family outing, this is the place for you. There's a special children's activity corner, and an exciting programme of family friendly events all year round, as well as plenty of themed activities during the holidays.

Harris Museum & Art Gallery

Preston

Harris Museum & Art Gallery We’re a family-friendly museum and art gallery in the heart of Preston city centre. Visit our museum because we know how to make history and art fun! We’ve got a programme of regular hands-on workshops for families as well as permanent activities whatever time of day you arrive.

The Fusilier Museum

Bury

The Fusilier Museum Home to the collection of the XX Lancashire and Royal Regiment Fusiliers, commemorating in total over 300 years of history and heritage.

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Clitheroe

Clitheroe Castle Museum New look galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of local history, heritage and geology. Features for younger children.

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum

Rossendale

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum Discover how raw wool and cotton were traditionally transformed into cloth, learn Lancashire's part in the Industrial Revolution, and see the giant waterwheel work!

Towneley Hall Museum

Burnley

Towneley Hall Museum A range of indoor artistic exhibitions set within a large park which also offers play areas, golf courses and sculpture trails. Take a picnic!

Sandcastle Waterworld

Blackpool

Sandcastle Waterworld Have you experienced one of the World’s Largest and Wildest Premier Indoor Waterparks? Blackpool’s award winning Sandcastle Waterpark is a fantastic tropical adventure full of heart-stopping rides, water chutes with undulating twists and turns, cascading water features and tranquil glittering pools. Our many amazing rides and fantastic water fun are just the ticket for an exhilarating family day out!

Waves Water Fun Centre

Blackburn

Waves Water Fun Centre If you are looking for family days out in Lancashire, Waves has a lagoon shaped pool, Alien space bowl water feature, childrenâs shipwreck slide, jacuzzi, waves machine, a vending area and a Regency Gym.

Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool

Nelson

Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool has a wave machine, a roof high water slide. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids

Splash at Riverside

Blackburn

Splash at Riverside No special play features beyond the standard pools BUT they are chlorine free pools which is a big plus for children with asthma or delicate eyes!

KK5 Indoor Playcentre

Stockport

KK5 Indoor Playcentre KK5 Indoor Playcentre is a large playcentre suitable for children up to 12 years old. There are great slides for the older ones and a lovely soft play area for the younger kids.

Cheeky Monkeys

Chorley

Cheeky Monkeys - your children will go wild and enjoy a play environment, which boasts new and innovative play equipment. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids

Clown Around

Chorley

Clown Around - kids indoor play centre with great play structure

Giddy Kids Play Centre

Preston

Giddy Kids Play Centre Offering a large modern multi level play frame, dedicated toddler area and sports court.

Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play

Nelson

Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play The play structure is built up of three storeys with interconnecting passages, stair cases, walkways, bridges, rope swings and probably the biggest indoor slide in the North West! Secure, clean and friendly.

Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay

Chorley

Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay - Inoor play centre is a mixture of ball pools, scramble nets, Skull Island and the giant galleon pirate ship make for fun play everyday of the week.

Thingamajigz

Poulton-le-Fylde

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Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak

Preston

Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak Ancient Oak has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!

Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star

Burnley

Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star, a nice old stone warehouse building with the usual formula of kids indoor playcentre atttached to a very reasonably priced pub, so you can have a nice cup of tea while the kids run themselves into the ground for two hours - jobs a good 'un!

Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre

Oldham

Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre Kids can monkey around in the jungle gym, slither down the spiralling snake slide, or become a hidden crocodile in the ball pit, and for the mums and dads we have comfortable seating, complimentary magazines, and a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food from our menu.

Rumble Tumble Playcentre

Wigan

Rumble Tumble Playcentre has a great indoor adventure zone - while you can relax in the coffee area. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids

Kids@Play

Bacup

Kids@Play Due to the layout of the play frames it is easy for parents to keep an eye on their children whilst being able to sit down and relax with magazines and refreshments.

Aardvark Adventure Playbarn

Blackpool

Aardvark Adventure Playbarn A brand new indoor play area, on a 3 level play frame. Includes a 4 lane tiger slide, a zebra tube slide, ball pool with ball shower, football goals, basketball court, climbing frames, walkways, walk of faith, sensory area and much, much more.

Rascals Party and Play Centre

Preston

Rascals Party and Play Centre We are a children's indoor play centre catering for all ages up to 12 years. There are 2 separate soft play areas. Our main features are a large play frame, 6 two-seater go-karts, slides, toddler and baby area, football and basketball court, trampolines and cafe etc etc!

ZuuKidz

Blackburn

ZuuKidz Ultimate indoor family play and party venue with over 10,000 square feet of fun for children of all ages, pamper packages for parents and disabled facilities.

Happy Daze Play And Party Centre

Darwen

Happy Daze Play And Party Centre Formerly known as Top Bananas, Happy Daze is under new management and has been refurbished to include a larger play area, improved party areas and the all new parents' chill out zone!

Happy Hippos Play Centre

Ormskirk

Happy Hippos Play Centre Multi tiered colourful play structure with oodles of fun features and a separate baby toddler area.

4Kids

Colne

4Kids Under new management, formerly Likkle Monkeys.There are two totally separate play facilities, one on the upper floor aimed at 5-12 year olds and a toddler area located on the lower floor specifically for the younger children.

4 Kids Play

Clitheroe

4 Kids Play For the under eights. A two story indoor play facility including slides and ball pool. They also have a bouncy castle and a separate baby area for smaller children.

Little Treasures

Accrington

Little Treasures One of the undoubted highlights is a visit to the bouncy castle named the 'Black Pig.' They also have many slides and climbing areas, all meeting the latest safety standards

Runamok

Rossendale

Runamok Multicoloured multitiered adventure soft play with dedicated baby play area and cafe.

Safe Play Centre

Preston

Safe Play Centre Private hire personal service soft play for special needs children. Truly magical range of interactive equipment purpose designed.

Harrys

St Annes

Harrys Three separate gorgeous play areas for juniors and pre-schoolers aged up to 10 years and babies from 6 months to explore.

Hippodome

St Annes On Sea

Hippodome Several playa areas, go karts, Bear Building Studio and pottery painting facilities, as well as table tennis, air hockey and an arcade.

Johnnys Fun Factory

Morecombe

Johnnys Fun Factory Indoor play centre for kids based in Morecambe. Fun for kids to play to their hearts' content.

Buddys Play

Leyland

Buddys Play Open every day this dinosaur themed centre provides a secure, safe and clean environment for ages from 0 -12 year olds.

Little Lagoon at West View L C

Preston

Little Lagoon at West View L C Colourful adventure soft play zone within a leisure centre.

Mini Magees Party and Play Centre

Preston

Mini Magees Party and Play Centre Brand new Party and Play centre for children aged 0-12. Jump in the huge ball pool, slide the 3 lane wave slide, have a kick around on the football pitch whilst mum and dad grab a cappuccino and homemade cake.

Pharaohs Play and Party Centre

Chorley

Pharaohs Play and Party Centre Be transported to Ancient Egypt for the adventure soft play, use the ice skating rink and when you're tired enough settle into the in house cinema with a hot dog!

Playmates Childrens Play Centre

Chorley

Playmates Childrens Play Centre An exciting indoor adventure playcentre and party venue for children under 9, where there’s always lots to do and plenty of fun to be had!

Madhatters Play Cafe and Party

Cleveleys

Madhatters Play Cafe and Party Soft play in a safe environment for children any age up to 11 years old. Madhatters has a large 4 level play frame, with slides, ball pool, puzzles, spinners and many more fun ways to keep children entertained.

The Fun Depot

Ashton Under Lyne

The Fun Depot Bright and cheery age segregated play areas, a peaceful sensory room, fully equipped sports court, and a dedicated nursing and feeding room.

Monkey Magic

Preston

Monkey Magic Safe, exciting and challenging fun including slide, football and basket ball zone, ball pits and tunnels; they also have a dedicated toddler play area.

Planet Play

Rochdale

Planet Play One of the largest and the longest established Childrens Indoor Play Centre in the area. Ride the dark slide into a sea of balls, shoot ball cannons, visit the spook room and glide on the runways. Perfect for Birthday parties with private rooms and non stop fun and games!

Boomerang Multi Sensory Play Centre

Bury

Boomerang Multi Sensory Play Centre A multi sensory play centre with 3 specialist playrooms: soft play room, sensory room and interactive room. Hoists in all rooms as well as padded floors and walls so all abilities can come and play. 5 star graded cafe to enjoy lunch or a snack.

Play Oldham

Oldham

Play Oldham is Oldham’s largest indoor play centre with plenty of challenging equipment and a separate area for babies. The cafe has a 5 star award from Oldham Council. Plenty of free parking right outside the door and on bus route from Oldham to Shaw.

Tower Of Fun

Oldham

Tower Of Fun Main play consists of Spiral and Straight Slides, Ball pool, Castle Climb, Interactive Characters such as Wobblin' Goblin, Stepping Stones over Crocodile Creek, with a Football Arena and much more!

The Jungle

Skelmersdale

The Jungle Warrington’s award winning indoor play and party centre is now open in Skelmersdale too. Swing, jump, climb and slide through the multi level play areas, take part in the many additional activities on offer, book a wild party and then relax in the 5 star Jungle Express Cafe.

Pipsqueaks Play Cafe

Wigan

Pipsqueaks Play Cafe - is small but well equipped offering dual level adventure climbing maze with fun features, toddler zone, organised activities and race car area.

Lancaster Castle

Lancaster

Lancaster Castle Lancaster Castle - Still a working prison and court, it is still possible to visit this fascinating building by joining one of our popular hour-long guided tours, which usually include the Shire Hall with its collection of heraldry, the old cells and Hadrian’s Tower

Lytham Hall

Lytham

Lytham Hall Stately hall set in 80 acres of mature country park; trails through the woods; cycling and picnics in the park with plenty of space to play safely; free entry to the country park Monday to Friday.

Ski Rossendale

Rawtenstall

Ski Rossendale Kids' Club is a place where your little ones can learn learn new skills and forge new friendships that could last a lifetime as part of a community facility.

Blackburn Ice Arena

Blackburn

Blackburn Ice Arena Blackburn Ice Arena offers something for everyone. With year round skating, disco sessions for both juniors and seniors, family skating and holiday fun. The fun doesn't end on the ice with great party and catering facilities on hand. Great if you are looking for family days out in Lancashire ideas.

Blackpool Ice Arena

Blackpool

Blackpool Ice Arena Discover a COOL way to spend your day at the purpose built 455 sq m ice rink with theatre seating so those who don't wish to participate in skating can watch in comfort. The Arena also has a smaller ice rink - the Arosa Ice Rink at over 4.6 sq m which is available for public skating and private hire.

Kaos Indoor High Wire Adventure

Lytham

Kaos Indoor High Wire Adventure Indoor Ropes Course for all the family. Our qualified instructors will lead you through a safety briefing and then fit you with a full body harness. Once clipped on you will have an hour to “play” with our 18 “in the air” obstacles. We also have an adventure soft play course for younger participants, and a toddler soft play area for under 2's. In addition we have climbing trees and traversing wall

Megazone Laser Adventure

Morecambe

Megazone Laser Adventure Experience the ultimate laser adventure with the ultimate laser gear.

Go Ape! Rivington

Bolton

Go Ape! Rivington Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor.

Ramp City

Blackpool

Ramp City A 29,000 square foot indoor skatepark boasting a terrific number of high quality features including the only wooden indoor fullpipe in the UK. They also regularly welcome bikes.

Battlestorm Clitheroe

Clitheroe

Battlestorm Clitheroe - is a state of the art indoor Laser combat attraction for all the family, featuring a wide variety of missions, interactive features, tactics and above all fun. Your can choose to turn up with friends, book a private group or just come on your own and jump in a game.

Blackburn Bowlplex

Blackburn

Blackburn Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton

Horwich

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Accrington Superbowl

Accrington

Accrington Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a chance! A wholesome healthy family activity and great when it's wet!

1st Bowl Blackpool

Blackpool

1st Bowl Blackpool Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

1st Bowl Burnley

Burnley

1st Bowl Burnley Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Lakeside SuperBowl Preston

Preston

Lakeside SuperBowl Preston Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards.

Strike Ten Bowl

Rochdale

Strike Ten Bowl is an 18 lane Ten Pin Bowling alley in Rochdale, with Laser Quest Arena, Diner serving hot and cold food, fully licenced Bar with big screen TV and Amusement Arcade.

Three Sisters Race Circuit

Wigan

Three Sisters Race Circuit The Junior Kart blast experience caters for the younger customer. Driving one of our new SODI karts, these Light, Powerful and Fast machines guarantee you Speed 'n' Thrills as you race around the circuit.

Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail

Barrowford

Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail Treasure Trails' treasure hunts are a fantastic way to explore a new town or village whilst enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air. Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the sights!

The West Lancashire Light Railway

Hesketh Bank

The West Lancashire Light Railway The West Lancashire Light Railway - The whole family can also enjoy a visit, with the short train ride around a flooded clay pit behind coal fired steam locomotives dating from 1898. Refreshments, souvenirs, guide book etc., are availahle from the shop at Becconsall station

Lakeside Miniature Railway

Preston

Lakeside Miniature Railway Taking the smalls on a historic miniature railway is an unforgettable experience for kids and let's be honest we love it too!

The Scarborough Spa Express

Carnforth

The Scarborough Spa Express A Wonderful Family Day Out. What better way to enjoy North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, visit the historic city of York or the seaside town of Scarborough, than by travelling aboard a vintage steam hauled train?

The Cambrian Steam Train

Carnforth

The Cambrian Steam Train Travel by steam in traditional carriages from Machynlleth to Porthmadog. Sit back and view beautiful Cardigan Bay on one side and the mountains of Snowdonia on the other. A day for all the family to relax and discover the magnificent Cambrian Coast, with countless leisure activities along the way.

Ribble Steam Railway

Preston

Ribble Steam Railway Visitors can travel behind one of the restored steam engines in old fashioned carriages enjoying a three mile round trip around the docks and along the riverbanks, then check out the museum and relax in the tea rooms.

Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus

Lancaster

Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus is an alternative day out because we bring the outdoors indoors as we sail along the historic Lancaster Canal to the magnificent Lune Aqueduct, wildlife spotting along with fascinating historical landmark spotting as we sail along the Lancaster Canal. Free activity packs are available for all children on board.

Fylde Society of Model Engineers

Thornton Cleveleys

Fylde Society of Model Engineers run a miniature railway on the playing fields adjoining Marsh Mill. Trains run Sunday and bank holiday afternoons throughout the year (weather permitting). All rides are free, donations most welcome. Live steam and electric locos on 3 different gauge tracks are used to haul trains of up to 15 passengers.

WWT Martin Mere

Burscough

WWT Martin Mere Martin Mere's Gardens is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and now beavers and Otters. With a diversity of waterfowl exhibits and an adventure playground for children to enjoy, Martin Mere is a first class, year-round, wetland wildlife attraction.

Happy Mount Park

Morecambe

Happy Mount Park Includes: play areas, zip-wire, swingboats, miniature railway, bowling green, miniature golf, putting green, crazy golf, trampolines, roundabout, multi-purpose sports surface, gardens, indoor soft play area, cafe, ice cream kiosk and Splash Park (bring your swimming stuff!).

Haigh Country Park

Wigan

Haigh Country Park Once the home of Earls and Lords, Haigh Hall is surrounded by 250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views. Explore and enjoy the stunning parkland, woodland and plantations.

Moss Bank Park

Bolton

Moss Bank Park Popular park with large play area for children, fairground rides, mini steam train, butterfly gardens and animal world exhibit.

Rufford Old Hall

Ormskirk

Rufford Old Hall Step back in time at one of Lancashire's finest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where a young Will Shakespeare once performed. You can also enjoy the gardens, topiary and sculpture and a walk in the woodlands, alongside the canal.

Beach and Marine Gardens

Flettwood

Beach and Marine Gardens Crazy golf, adventure play, pitch and putt, trampolines, inflatable castle and paddling pool, all on the beachside.

Barrowford Park

Barrowford

Barrowford Park Large park with putting green, two children's playgrounds and a wetland area with ducks.

Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve

Carnforth

Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve Deer, butterflies and a great range of birds to enjoy as you picnic, hike the trails and check out the coastal lagoon. Free Wildlife Explorer backpacks available. Family events run in the holidays.

Stanley Park

Blackpool

Stanley Park There is a dazzling array of family events and attractions from model boats to a children's shuttle train and a tremendous range of sports facilities.

Park View 4U Playing Fields

Lytham St Annes

Park View 4U Playing Fields An exciting fully inclusive three generational play area including: an imaginative toddler area, a teenzone with challenging equipment, a multi use games area, a state of the art skate park and large BMX track, a fitness trail, gym equipment for senior citizens, a woodland walk and story area.

Thompson Park and Miniature Railway

Burnley

Thompson Park and Miniature Railway Spacious and splendid parkland with boating lake, paddling pool, playground and miniature railway. Many basic facilities on site.

Queens Park

Bolton

Queens Park Fabulous outdoor play park, sand, diggers, great climbing frames, mazes, sculptures, picnic areas and ducks in the lake.

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Preston

Brockholes Nature Reserve A new kind of nature reserve, an unreserved reserve! A great place to let the kids run around and discover the wonders of British wildlife. 250 Acres of meadow, lake and woodland a great place to explore. Fantastic play area, walking trails, restaurant, gift and food shops.

Withy Grove Park

Preston

Withy Grove Park Located next to Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, the park includes the borough’s flagship play area: an enormous main play structure with huge slides and mind boggling equipment. 3 age zones available.

Worden Park

Leyland

Worden Park As well as over 60 hectares of meadows, woodlands and playing fields, model railway, huge playground and super hedge maze, the park also includes a Crafts Centre and coffee shop located in the centre of the historic grounds.

Lytham St Annes Beach

Lytham St Annes

Lytham St Annes Beach Donkey rides on the sand, a renovated Victorian Pier, children's playgrounds, Lytham's famous green windmill, cafes, ice-cream parlours and municipal gardens: it's a place of irresistible old fashioned charm!

Fired 4 U

Preston

Fired 4 U An indoor family morning or afternoon out. We will show you how to paint your pottery with a wide range of tools, then you leave it to be fired and collect next week. Choose from money box, plates, dragons, fairies and wine coolers! You can also do copper enameling or foam clay decoration or decoupage and these 3 crafts are ready to take home when you leave.

Glazey Days

Fleetwood

Glazey Days Family friendly pottery studio who also offer children's parties. Unleash their creativity!

Pots U Paint

Burscough

Pots U Paint Family friendly pottery painting studio with educational and special needs assistance available.

The Craftwork Studio

Standish

The Craftwork Studio We are Standish village's very own craft centre. We have exciting activities on Thursdays, Saturdays and every day of the school holidays. Children and adults can paint ceramics, try their hand at Batik and even create a work of art in mosaic.

Ramaki

Parbold

Ramaki Here at Ramaki we make pottery painting simple and fun. We cater for all ages and for all occasions. We have a wide range of pottery to choose from and a great on site cafe for delicious refreshments. Opening 23rd of July 2012.

The Pick A Pot And Paint It Place

Omskirk

The Pick A Pot And Paint It Place a paint your own pottery studio in the heart of Ormskirk. You can choose from a wide range of ceramics to paint, from cups and plates to fairy trinket boxes and dinosaur money banks. We also serve tea coffee and soft drinks along with cupcakes and cookies.

Blackpool Model Village and Gardens

Blackpool

Blackpool Model Village and Gardens Blackpool’s award winning attraction, established in 1972 we are ‘The Biggest Little Village in Lancashire’ with hundreds of models and figures depicting British life, culture and humour. Set into stunningly beautiful landscaped gardens we cater for family’s and people of all ages. We are a private family owned and run business; you can expect us to go the extra mile to ensure you have an enjoyable visit. Find out more and plan your visit on our website www.blackpoolmodelvillage.com or phone 01253 763827.

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Accrington

Oswaldtwistle Mills is home to a host of popular attractions for people of all ages! See inside for more details - great place to visit if you are looking for family days out in Lancashire.

Wellybobs

Darwen

Wellybobs Wildlife, arts and crafts, sing alongs, Ladybug garden, adventure playground with zippy swing: a really good range.

Chorley Equestrian Centre

Chorley

Chorley Equestrian Centre BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons, scenic hacks, BHS qualification training and recognised Pony Club and associated events.

Earnsdale Farm Riding School

Darwen

Earnsdale Farm Riding School BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons, menage, hacking and Pony Club, welcoming disabled and able bodied riders.

Whitemoor Riding Centre

Colne

Whitemoor Riding Centre BHS approved all weather facility offering lessons for over 5s with indoor jumping and outdoor riding. Welcomes disabled riders too, equipped with an RDA Mounting Ramp.

Thanks for all the great things to do in Lancashire with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Lancashire can enjoy the great day out as well.