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Manchester Climbing Centre (< 1 mile)

Manchester

Manchester Climbing Centre The North West's premier indoor climbing wall. We run sessions for all ages and abilities, including kids clubs, birthday parties, family taster sessions and adult beginners courses. Outdoor sessions also run in summer. Climbing is a great fun activity for all the family, so head down and have a go!

The Manchester Museum (1 miles)

Manchester

The Manchester Museum Come face-to-face with live frogs and snakes, meet Stan the T.rex or see a helmet made from the skull of a porcupine fish. Draw, play and relax, get up close to objects, follow trails or borrow a backpack full of gallery activities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Manchester with kids.

Manchester Aquatics Centre (1 miles)

Ardwick

Manchester Aquatics Centre The Manchester Aquatics Centre is the fantastic venue purpose built for the Commonwealth Games. There are special family sessions which have been specifically designed for those with children. These sessions offer a calm and enjoyable environment for young and old alike. The perfect family day out!

Projekts Indoor Skatepark (1 miles)

Manchester

Projekts Indoor Skatepark Under cover skatepark with well maintained, classic features to practice or show off on, depending on your skill level! No posted lower age limit, parental supervision required.

Opera House and Palace Theatre (2 miles)

Manchester

Opera House and Palace Theatre Great pantomimes and plays are staged throughout the year aimed specifically at children and families

Manchester City FC Experience (2 miles)

SportCity

Manchester City FC Experience The Manchester City Experience - Museum & Stadium Tour combines the rich sporting history of Manchester City Football Club with a 75 minute tour of the awe inspiring City of Manchester Stadium. Blue Moon I saw you standing alone.

Greater Manchester Police Museum (2 miles)

Manchester

Greater Manchester Police Museum Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, not the city of commerce and corporate splendour but a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses.

Manchester Spy Treasure Trail (2 miles)

Manchester

Manchester Spy 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!

Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (2 miles)

Gorton

Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand 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!!!

Debdale Outdoor Centre (2 miles)

Gorton

Debdale Outdoor Centre - is a modern purpose-built outdoor centre owned and operated by Manchester City Council. We provide an exciting range of activities in Greater Manchester and further a field in the Peak District, North Wales and North West England.

Chinese Arts Centre (2 miles)

Manchester

Chinese Arts Centre Chinese Arts Centre is the international agency for the development and promotion of contemporary Chinese artists.Our work covers many areas including exhibitions.

Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester (2 miles)

Manchester

Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester is a refrigerated unit running through a climbing shop's 2 floors. Inside at a constant -12°C an 8 metre concave real ice climbing wall presents a steep challenge to both novice and accomplished climbers. Strict lower age limit of 14 years old, with conditions.

IMAX Manchester (2 miles)

Manchester

IMAX Manchester Taking film to the max, an IMAX film is a futuristic ride of adventure and spectacular 2D and 3D effects, taking you through the cinema screen and into the heart of the action. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Museum of Science and Industry (2 miles)

Manchester

Museum of Science and Industry The whole family has fun at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) in Manchester. Situated in five large buildings packed with exciting galleries, exhibitions and daily events, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.

Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (3 miles)

Chorlton

Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre Three levels of soft play fun reaching a mind blowing 6.5m height. The fastest way to get down is on the fiery 3-lane astro slide – if you can make it past the Dragon. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Museum of Transport (3 miles)

Cheetham Hill

Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.

Pottery Corner (3 miles)

Chorlton

Pottery Corner Have you been painting for years and fancy a go at a new medium? Maybe you've never lifted a brush but would love a personalised mug for work. Those of you who say you have no artistic ability - come along and let us prove you wrong

Manchester United Museum and Tour (3 miles)

Old Trafford

Manchester United Museum and Tour Manchester United Museum and Tour - Come and see for yourself why more than 200,000 people visit the Museum every year! Young or old, United fan or not, it really is something to savour and tell your friends and family about.

The Lowry (4 miles)

Salford Quays

The Lowry The Lowry is a spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, café/bars, gift shop and Tourist Information Centre. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, work by Britain’s most popular artist alongside contemporary art plus a wealth of fabulous theatre entertainment and participatory activity for all ages.

Laser Quest (4 miles)

Manchester

Laser Quest Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.

Tenpin Parrs Wood (4 miles)

Manchester

Tenpin Parrs Wood Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Tenpin Didsbury (4 miles)

East Didsbury

Tenpin Didsbury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 26 lanes!

Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House (4 miles)

East Didsbury

Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House An indoor play building with a large number of games and play structure children under 4ft 9ins tall. We also hold Parent and Toddler sessions during the week. An excellent place to go for a good night out as the complex also has bowling, a cinema, health club, bingo and a Travel Lodge.

Daytona Karting (4 miles)

Trafford Park

Daytona Karting Bambino Karting is available at all of Daytona's Race Venues for drivers aged 5-7 years (as well as for 8+) . All three venues have designed and built dedicated beginner circuits for the Bambino Experience.

Air Raid Shelters (4 miles)

Stockport

Air Raid Shelters First-hand experience of daily life in 1940s, war-torn Britain. A labyrinth of tunnels under part of the town centre provided shelter - and a way of life - for Stockport and Manchester families through the dark days of the Blitz.

Staircase House (4 miles)

Stockport

Staircase House Explore domestic history throughout the house, peel back the bedclothes of the four poster bed, sit at the 18th Century dining table, and try your hand at quill pen writing!

KK5 Indoor Playcentre (4 miles)

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.

Hat Works (4 miles)

Stockport

Hat Works The UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear! An award winning interactive Visitor Attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed ex hat factory. Fun and educational.

Kiddly Beanz (4 miles)

Manchester

Kiddly Beanz Indoor two story equipment which is exclusively designed for 0-9s with a very high safety factor. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.

Tenpin Stockport (4 miles)

Stockport

Tenpin Stockport Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Vernon Park Museum (4 miles)

Stockport

Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.

Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (4 miles)

Stockport

Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre The perfect place to visit if you care about cleanliness, great food and a safe, fun environment for the little ones! Our play areas are designed to stimulate, exercise and excite and there is something for all ages - from the tiniest tot up to 12!

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport (4 miles)

Stockport

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport Indoor rock climbing is a fun and enjoyable way to exercise and an excellent way to keep the kids fit and healthy. We have always strived to offer the best indoor climbing experience - friendly staff, interesting routes, centre cleanliness.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Manchester (5 miles)

Manchester

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

Wythenshawe Park (5 miles)

Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe Park A great park offering a massive range of things to do: crazy golf, pitch and putt, community farm, outdoor play area, woodland walks, 16th century hall, 16 football pitches

Funizuz Play Centre (5 miles)

Stockport

Funizuz Play Centre Indoor soft play centre, ceramic pot painting studio, café, birthday parties, toddler activities, clay hand and foot imprints, children's fashion, accessories and gifts.

Wythenshawe Park Farm (5 miles)

Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe Park Farm The Farm offers an exciting opportunity for children to learn about where food comes from and witness the hustle and bustle and all the elements of a working countryside farm within an urban setting. There is a play park and lots of other facilities as well.

Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (5 miles)

Stockport

Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre A fun soft play challenge on two levels with different activities to promote motor skills, coordination, increase activity levels whilst promoting social development.

The Skate Station (5 miles)

Tameside

The Skate Station Family friendly rollerskating rink offering family and beginners' sessions. Keep fit, have fun, and show the kids what you've got!

Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (5 miles)

Trafford Park

Land of Play Indoor Play Centre Land of Play is a stimulating, safe, fun, healthy recreation area for children of all age groups, creating an atmosphere for pantomime and make believe

Legoland Discovery Centre (5 miles)

Manchester

Legoland Discovery Centre Step inside Legoland Discovery Centre and it's like you have just jumped into the biggest box of Lego bricks ever! Enter Merlin's magical potion room and discover a Lego wizard's world of spells and sorcery. With over 2 million Lego bricks under one roof, what will you discover?

The Fun Depot (6 miles)

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.

Paradise Island Adventure Golf (6 miles)

Manchester

Paradise Island Adventure Golf Prepare to experience something pretty unique, two eighteen hole indoor mini-golf courses set amidst a tropical paradise inside the Trafford Centre, Manchester. Forget Crazy Golf - this is Adventure Golf.

Namco Funscape Manchester (6 miles)

Manchester

Namco Funscape Manchester Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Aerial Extreme (6 miles)

Manchester

Aerial Extreme Join us for a unique, fun-packed experience on one of the world's most awesome outdoor High Ropes Adventure Courses, with over 38 exciting obstacles!

Heaton Park (6 miles)

Prestwich

Heaton Park Great Animal Centre, two dedicated children's play areas providing a range of activities for children aged from 3 years up to 14 years, rowing boats, tram rides, pitch and putt - loads to do - wow!

Heaton Park Golf Centre (6 miles)

Prestwich

Heaton Park Golf Centre Voted "Best Municipal Golf Course of the Year" in both GolfPunk (Jan/Feb 06) and Esquire (Aug 06) Magazines. 18-hole Championship Golf Course - 18-hole par-3 pitch and putt course - Junior Golf Development Academy

Hyde Leisure Pool (6 miles)

Hyde

Hyde Leisure Pool 'Red Ripster' Aqua slide - Wave machine - White water channel - Water cannons - Geysers - Bubble Pool - Cafe and air conditioned eating area. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Anchorsawayplay (6 miles)

Wythenshawe

Anchorsawayplay One of the latest and most challenging play frames in the country for both young babies to toddlers and for children up to the age of 11

Airkix Indoor Skydiving (6 miles)

Manchester

Airkix Indoor Skydiving Airkix Indoor Skydiving makes for the ideal family day out, for families looking for something special. Referred to as 'The Smile Factory', ear-to-ear grins are guaranteed. What's more, anybody can fly from the ages of 4 to 104! Pre-booking advised, so book now to experience the magic of flight!

Chill Factore (6 miles)

Manchester

Chill Factore Chill Factore brings the complete Alpine ski village experience to the UK for the first time. It's fun for all the family, whether skiing, snowboarding, or enjoying the other snow activities available. Off the slopes, you can browse the shops or grab a bite to eat in the Alpine village.

Wild Things (7 miles)

Stockport

Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.

Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway (7 miles)

Urmston

Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway runs most Sundays throughout the year from noon until 5pm and on last check was only 20 pence for a ride - bargain!!

Antz in your Pantz (7 miles)

Timperley

Antz in your Pantz is a fantastic and unique adventure playcentre and art room in Timperley, Altrincham. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Cheshire with kids

Skatecity (7 miles)

Stockport

Skatecity Featured on ITV's The Feel Good Factor. Varied skating sessions evenings only except during school holidays.

Manchester Airport Tour Centre (7 miles)

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport Tour Centre Trained guides show the airport's facilities to over 20,000 visitors each year with superb audio visual and lecture facilities contained in the Tour Centre. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (8 miles)

Mottram

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods A nice big kids play structure, overlooked by tables and chairs for the parents to sit on and take a break while the kids run round. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Silver Blades Ice Rink (8 miles)

Altrincham

Silver Blades Ice Rink There are different kinds of skating session at the rink, such as Public Skating, After Skool Skate, Chill Out, Disco Skate, Easy Skate, Disco Revival and Family Skate sessions.

Brookside Miniature Railway (8 miles)

Poynton

Brookside Miniature Railway Superb train ride for families and enthusiasts. Authentic detail in near half-mile circuit through the beautiful gardens of a large garden centre. Authentic GWR station, full-size signal box and museum of railway relics. Great place to go with the children if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (8 miles)

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.

Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre (8 miles)

Stockport

Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre Fun and exciting rock climbing and archery activities for anyone between the ages of 5-80 years! At our premier indoor climbing and activity centre.

Funtastic (8 miles)

Radcliffe

Funtastic Fabulous adventure soft play centre with a stunning array of features and age appropriate areas. They have a sincerely unique sports arena, and the resident 'dog' fudge regularly appears to dance with the children!

Tenpin Bury Pilsworth (8 miles)

Bury

Tenpin Bury Pilsworth Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion (9 miles)

Worsley

Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!

Little Monsters Mayhem (9 miles)

Salford

Little Monsters Mayhem Little Monsters Mayhem is an indoor play centre; we cater for children from a few weeks old to 11 years. Our Rainforest themed play frame has 3 lanes, waterfall themed slide, sports court, separate toddler frame and padded baby area.

The Fusilier Museum (10 miles)

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.

East Lancashire Railway (10 miles)

Bury

East Lancashire Railway The service operates historic steam trains from Rawtenstall to Heywood passing over viaducts and through tunnels.There are special events throughout the year, such as Santa Specials and Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine.

AMF Bury (10 miles)

Bury

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

Lyme Park (11 miles)

Disley

Lyme Park Adventure playground and lots of children's events throughout the year. Vast medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore

Burrs Activity Centre (11 miles)

Bury

Burrs Activity Centre Canoeing - Archery -Kayaking - -Rafting - Climbing on the indoor climbing wall - -Abseiling - Team building and problem solving - Orienteering

Tyldesley Pool (12 miles)

Tyldesley

Tyldesley Pool Standard, teaching and diving pools with regular 'fun and floats' sessions, kids' parties, and holiday activities. For toddlers the Swim Tots session includes music and toys in a safe and controlled environment.

Tatton Park (12 miles)

Knutsford

Tatton Park - is an impressive historic estate with four major attractions. Children can feed the goats at the Farm, get lost in the Garden maze, complete the Mansion quiz and discover the Tudor Old Hall. A fun adventure playground and 1,000 acre parkland provide space to run around! Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (12 miles)

Bolton

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive If you're looking for a free fun family outing, Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive 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.

Queens Park (13 miles)

Bolton

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

Cheeky Chimps (13 miles)

Atherton

Cheeky Chimps Indoor play centre with sports zone.

Bolton Steam Museum (13 miles)

Bolton

Bolton Steam Museum A magic place for all the family. 25 old stationary steam engines have been rescued and restored- some of the engines which once drove the cotton mills of Lancashire (the oldest is around 170 years old! Most will be running in steam and admission is free.

Smithills Open Farm (14 miles)

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.

Moss Bank Park (14 miles)

Bolton

Moss Bank Park Popular park with large play area for children, fairground rides, mini steam train and gardens

Stockley Farm (15 miles)

Northwich

Stockley Farm Stockley Farm 'the hands on family day out whatever the weather!' Hop on the tractor and trailer down to the farm. Visit the baby animals and join in at bottle feed time to give the lambs and baby goats a bootle of milk! You can also watch the cows being milked and see the bird of prey displays held on selected days . There are fabulous Indoor and outdoor play areas and the Willow Barn Tearoom.

Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre (15 miles)

Marsden

Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre is Britain's highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel stretching through the Pennines from Diggle to Marsden on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Looks exciting and a great place to go if you're looking for family days out in yorkshire.

Crackpots (16 miles)

Warrington

Crackpots The only combined indoor play centre and paint your own pottery studio cafe in the area. Great for kids, mums, dads and carers.

AMF Macclesfield (16 miles)

Macclesfields

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

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton (16 miles)

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!

Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (16 miles)

High Peak

Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park boasts otters, 16 species of owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including, buzzards, pine martens, polecats, foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (16 miles)

Macclesfield

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Our science centre allows families to come and discover the wonders of the Universe and learn about the workings of Jodrell Bank.

Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink (16 miles)

Warrington

Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink Synthetic "Ice" Skating rink is based within the Cockhedge shopping park in Warrington town centre. The family attraction is the only eco friendly synthetic ice rink to be listed with NISA (National Ice Skating association). Other attractions on site include an Adventure play area for the under 5's and our unique Active Play Wall and 5 star cafe.

The Jungle - Wild Play and Party (16 miles)

Warrington

The Jungle - Wild Play and Party boasts three great play areas. The main area includes a huge 13m, 4-lane waterfall effect astro slide, two great trampolines, ball pool, snake slide and much more.

Animal Quackers Park Farm (16 miles)

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.

Fun2B (17 miles)

Warrington

Fun2B Fun2b is just what parents have been looking for – an exciting and adventurous activity centre for 0-11years(height limit 4ft 9), combining fantastic play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating café.

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (17 miles)

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!

Kids@Play (17 miles)

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.

Ski Rossendale (17 miles)

Rawtenstall

Ski Rossendale Kids Club runs on Saturday Mornings at Ski Rossendale - there are classes for snowboarders and skiers.

Speedkarting Warrington (17 miles)

Warrington

Speedkarting Warrington An Indoor circuit, 1000m in length, accepting drivers from as young as ten. They are a very well established set up and family friendly.

Gullivers World (17 miles)

Warrington

Gullivers World A family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.

Sk8 Madness (17 miles)

Northwich

Sk8 Madness This 25,000 square foot skating facility has a beginners' rink, a recreational rink, and an aggressive skate park.

Prendoolys (18 miles)

St Helens

Prendoolys St Helen's biggest and best children’s indoor adventure play area, designed from the ground up to deliver countless hours of family fun!

Three Sisters Race Circuit (18 miles)

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.

Runamok (18 miles)

Rossendale

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

Go Ape! Rivington (18 miles)

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.

Haigh Country Park (18 miles)

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 across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills. Haigh Hall and Country Park is an enjoyable day out with something for everyone. Explore and enjoy the stunning parkland, woodland and plantations. There is no entrance fee to get into the park.

AMF Wigan (18 miles)

Wigan

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

Rumble Tumble Playcentre (19 miles)

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

Go Ape! Buxton (19 miles)

Buxton

Go Ape! Buxton 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.

Poole's Cavern (19 miles)

Buxton

Poole's Cavern - found deep beneath the limestone hills on the edge of the historic Derbyshire spa town of Buxton. This secret underground world once echoed to the sound of a glacial river that scoured the rock for millions of years.

Speedwell Cavern (19 miles)

Castleton

Speedwell Cavern Speedwell Cavern – an incredible underground journey by boat! Descend 105 steps to an underground canal. Take a boat trip to visit the cathedral like cavern and see the “Bottomless Pit” – a huge subterranean lake. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Derbyshire.

Little Rascals (19 miles)

Buxton

Little Rascals Indoor soft play centre and party venue. We offer dedicated play areas for babies, toddlers and juniors aged 0-10 years. Our parties have been designed specifically with children and their parents in mind. Children play for 1 hour 20 mins and are then given 40 minutes to enjoy their food.

Happy Daze Play And Party Centre (19 miles)

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!

Treak Cliff Cavern (19 miles)

Hope Valley

Treak Cliff Cavern - an underground wonderland of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home to Blue John Stone. The tour takes you to see Aladdin's Cave, Fairyland and the Dream Cave. The most famous formation is "The Stork". Events include an Easter Egg Hunt and at Christmas "Carols by Candlelight"

Blue-John Cavern and Mine (19 miles)

Hope Valley

Blue-John Cavern and Mine The Blue John Cavern is steeped in history and old mining equipment is on view inside the cavern. Guided tours are conducted through the cave system at short regular intervals. Each tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour during which time a series of magnificent natural water-worn caverns are seen.

The World Famous Blue John Cavern (19 miles)

Hope Valley

The World Famous Blue John Cavern The Cavern Tours are of immense educational interest showing clearly how the caverns are formed in limestone strata and how the limestone itself had much earlier been formed by the deposits on the floors of great oceans which have long since receded, as the fossilised remains of marine animals now show.

Peak Cavern (20 miles)

Castleton

Peak Cavern The spectacular entrance is the largest to any cave in Britain. See rope making, the remains of an underground village and find out why it is called "The Devil's Arse"! Guided tours suitable for all ages. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids

Pharaohs Play and Party Centre (20 miles)

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!

Wellybobs (20 miles)

Darwen

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

Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (20 miles)

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.

Just Pottering About (21 miles)

Wigan

Just Pottering About Child friendly pottery studio.

The Craftwork Studio (21 miles)

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.

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (21 miles)

Congleton

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm - follows the usual Wacky Warehouse formula. Has a great kids play structure which the ankle biters can run themselves silly on - while you sit down and have a well earned cup on tea.... aaaah!!

Playtime Soft Play Centre (21 miles)

Oswaldtwistle

Playtime Soft Play Centre - an indoor play centre for kids which has a variety of toys, play houses, a bouncy castle, ride-ons plus the soft-play structure.

Little Treasures (21 miles)

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

Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe (21 miles)

Hebden Bridge

Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe choose a plate, bowl, mug, or even piggy bank, unicorn, fairy or dinosaur from our extensive range - decide how you'll paint it - there are books for inspiration if you're stuck - sit & paint using our brushes or sponge stamps. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (21 miles)

Runcorn

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens A safe and friendly place to explore history and get close to nature! Explore and enjoy as a family - it's a museum, a garden, woodland, a nature haven, an art adventure and a peek into the past all rolled into one!

Fizzy Lizard (21 miles)

Huddersfield

Fizzy Lizard Adventure softplay for the under 8s, split into baby / toddler and Junior sections, with differing age suitable toys, activities and challenges.

Treasure Island Soft Play (21 miles)

St Helens

Treasure Island Soft Play Pirate themed adventure soft play for the under 11s, with dedicated toddler area, pirate ship mainframe and jungle sports court.

Splash at Riverside (21 miles)

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!

Oswaldtwistle Mills (21 miles)

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.

Accrington Superbowl (21 miles)

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!

The 2 Gyms (21 miles)

Winsford

The 2 Gyms Great big playcentre - with loads of things to do for young and old

World of Glass (22 miles)

St Helens

World of Glass The World of Glass in St Helens is a wonderful day out with a difference, showing how glass has changed our world forever. Witness live glass blowing demonstrations, explore the Victorian glass and step back in time in our two museum galleries. Also why not visit the Artisan shop and Kaleidoscope canal side café, both situated within the World of Glass.

Polar Palace (22 miles)

Winsford

Polar Palace Come and experience the Polar Adventure where there are 3 levels of amazing fun. Try the giant astra ski slide, play in the sports zone, whizz around the kiddicar track, crawl through the ice cavern or splash into the ball pools

Halton Miniature Railway (22 miles)

Runcorn

Halton Miniature Railway Known throughout the world to all enthusiasts, this railway system is staffed by volunteers. It has a track gauge of 71/4 inches, and operates a passenger service every Sunday afternoon throughout the year in the Town Park, Stockham Lane, Runcorn. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Towneley Hall Museum (22 miles)

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!

Adventure World (22 miles)

Elland

Adventure World Indoor Party And Play Centre From Ages 0-9 Childrens Parties 9.30am To 3.30pm Mon- Fri 9.00am To 12pm Sat - Sun Private Parties Arranged Parties from 4pm Mon-Fri 12.30pm Sat-Sun

Playmates Childrens Play Centre (22 miles)

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!

LaserZone (22 miles)

Huddersfield

LaserZone Yorkshire's most exciting family entertainment experience. No messy paintball games, just good clean lasertag action in a specially designed and themed arena. Whether it be for a birthday, to occupy the kids while you go shopping, or something different to do with your weekend, contact us and have a blast.

Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay (22 miles)

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.

Sue's Madhouse (22 miles)

Runcorn

Sue's Madhouse - Runcorn has a indoor soft play centre for babies and children from 0 to 9/10 years (height restriction applies). Come and enjoy a relaxing coffee and a snack in comfortable surroundings while your children have a fantastic time running around.

Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (22 miles)

Halifax

Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience Jungle Experience at Manor Heath Park, Halifax is a tropical oasis packed with fish, quail, terrapin and butterflies as well as a collection of plants from all over the world, where visitors can enjoy the all year round tropical atmosphere.

Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio (22 miles)

St Helens

Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio Family friendly pottery painting studio with a great selection and a helpful attitude.

Blackburn Ice Arena (22 miles)

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.

ZuuKidz (22 miles)

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.

Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star (22 miles)

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!

Blackburn Bowlplex (23 miles)

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?

1st Bowl Burnley (23 miles)

Burnley

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

Barnabys Playbarn (23 miles)

Northwich

Barnabys Playbarn Housed by Blakemere Craft Centre (see individual listing). Offers a clean stimulating environment in which children can burn off all that energy while exploring their surroundings and developing social skills.

Cheshire Falconry (23 miles)

Northwich

Cheshire Falconry Enjoy the Junior Owl Experience at the Cheshire Falconry Centre. Using the most calm and tolerant birds of prey in the collection, children will have the experience of a lifetime as they fly an owl for the first time.

Druidstone Park (23 miles)

Canterbury

Druidstone Park Whether you are interested in meeting lots of friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park, you won't be disappointed at Druidstone Park.

Supa Golf (23 miles)

Northwich

Supa Golf Pitch and putt with a difference! Supa Golf clubs and balls are larger making this an easier and more fun version of golf for the whole family to play. Ideal outdoor activity for family days out, birthday parties and youth groups.

Blakemere Craft Centre (23 miles)

Northwich

Blakemere Craft Centre 25 Craft Shops, craft activities include pottery, jewellery making, & variety of crafts inc sock puppet making, eye masks, etc, a children's playbarn, an aquatic & falconry centre with Bird of Prey Flying Displays (Easter - Sept), garden nursery shop, Supagolf 9 hole course ideal for all the family (kids from age 5), adventure play park & excellent restaurant & coffee shop serving homemade food.

Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre (23 miles)

Northwich

Joe Crows Play Stacks Indoor Play Centre - Aerial Runways - Slides - Ladders - Ballpools -Labyrinths - Rickety Rope Bridges

Widnes Superbowl at The Hive (23 miles)

Widnes

Widnes Superbowl at The Hive Family friendly ten pin bowling and a kids' soft play besides. Glow in the dark balls and pins to add extra fun and sparkle to your bowling session.

Biddulph Grange Garden (23 miles)

Biddulph

Biddulph Grange Garden Tunnels, winding paths, a Cheshire cottage that turns into an Egyptian tunnel, fish to feed, a Chinese temple, trees to discover and a new woodland walk to play in and explore.

Halifax Swimming Pool (23 miles)

Halifax

Halifax Swimming Pool 25 metre swimming pool, with separate teaching pool and diving facilities. Comprehensive Learn to Swim programme, plus Lifesaving, Competitive Swimming Training, Diving and Synchronised Swimming lessons available - all to pre-book.

Waves Water Fun Centre (23 miles)

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, children’s shipwreck slide, jacuzzi, waves machine, a vending area and a Regency Gym.

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (23 miles)

Blackburn

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery A fascinating collection of art which includes oils and watercolours, Japanese prints and Christian icons.

Big Blue Frog (23 miles)

Halifax

Big Blue Frog Huge indoor play facility with slides, ball cannon, sports area and dedicated under 5 area.

Thompson Park and Miniature Railway (23 miles)

Burnley

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

Electric Bowl (23 miles)

Halifax

Electric Bowl Attached to a snooker club, this place offers classic family friendly tenpin fun with gutter guards and bowling ramps for the kids. Good healthy fun and a great option for wet days.

Eureka! The National Children's Museum (23 miles)

Halifax

Eureka! The National Children's Museum - is a unique experience especially designed to inspire 0-11's and adults of all ages! Based on the concept of learning through play every exhibit is must-touch and the 6 interactive galleries invite you to explore your senses. There is an outdoor park and Train Carriage for picnics and regular weekend and holiday events.

Battlefield Live Pennine (23 miles)

Chorley

Battlefield Live Pennine The latest and best concept in combat games. Played like a live computer game such as Call Of Duty, with real-time hit feedback in our huge outdoor combat zone. Our sophisticated gaming guns use harmless infra-red, so there's no paintballs or projectiles. Safe, affordable fun, open all year for all ages 8+. Battle Without Bruises!

Camelot Theme Park (23 miles)

Chorley

Camelot Theme Park An unforgettable, fun-packed day out awaits visitors to the enchanted kingdom of Camelot. Visitors can lose themselves amid the thrill of jousting knights, fabulous falconry displays, a spell-binding magic show - plus rides galore for children young and old!

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (24 miles)

Widnes

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre For a great family day out, visit Catalyst, where science and technology come alive through a host of interactive exhibits and hands-on displays. Our award winning centre has three galleries to explore including the glass walled rooftop Observatory reached by the scenic glass lift. Science has never been so much fun!

Cheeky Monkeys (24 miles)

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

CoCos Playbarn (24 miles)

Frodsham

CoCos Playbarn - really nice kids indoor play centre in Frodsham - ring for more details

Sportsman Inn and Leisure (24 miles)

Halifax

Sportsman Inn and Leisure They're not specific on the 'junior' age range, so if you have under 10s it may be worth checking before you go! Their slope is covered in a highly advanced material called Snowflex that provides an ‘as close to snow’ experience as you will get.

Nye Bevan Pool (24 miles)

Skelmersdale

Nye Bevan Pool Offering standard swimming fare with a diving pool and two diving boards for public use.

The Potters Barn (24 miles)

Sandbach

The Potters Barn A working pottery where you can have a go! Play with Clay, Paint Pottery or have a go on the Potters Wheel. Fun for all the family. Take your masterpieces home.

ROKT Climbing Gym (24 miles)

Brighouse

ROKT Climbing Gym is an indoor climbing facility set in the heart of climbing in West Yorkshire. Our aim is to create a safe, energised and friendly atmosphere. The climbing offering is extensive and will provide everything a climber needs to train safely and to enable progression through the grades.

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (24 miles)

Leek

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway The lake railway uses miniature narrow gauge steam engines on its trains to give a 3 mile return trip along the side of Rudyard Lake.

Clown Around (24 miles)

Chorley

Clown Around Clown Around - kids indoor play centre with great play structure

Shibden Hall (24 miles)

Halifax

Shibden Hall Set in 90 acres of rolling parkland with a range of attractions including woodland, walks, an orienteering course, children's rides, miniature railway, pitch and putt and a boating lake, Shibden is perfect if you are looking for family days out in yorkshire.

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (25 miles)

Hope Valley

Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool Uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from March to September.

Knowsley Safari Park (25 miles)

Prescot

Knowsley Safari Park The safari park has around 30 species of mammal roaming 200 hectares of land, plus a few birds, reptiles and invertebrates.

Aerial Extreme (25 miles)

Prescot

Aerial Extreme Whether youre a novice adventurer or an adrenalin junkie, your adventure starts here! Our amazing High Wire Adventure Ropes Course is set within the wild surroundings of Knowsley Safari Park! No experience or skill is required, just a willingness to have fun!

Eyam Treasure Trail (25 miles)

Eyam

Eyam Treasure Trail A fantastically fun way to get out and explore the historic plague village of Derbyshire. Kids will get an understanding of history whilst solving the mystery of the lost treasure from days gone by. Adults get to share and help them in their learning and fun.

Go Ape! Delamere (25 miles)

Northwich

Go Ape! Delamere 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.

Buddys Play (26 miles)

Leyland

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

Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre (26 miles)

Nelson

Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre Giddy Kippers - play on the amazing play zone, it's a fantastic, purpose built 3 storey structure with: 4 lane astra slide - Ball cannons - Balance beams - Splat pad - Ball bounce - Spiral tube slide

Brockholes Nature Reserve (26 miles)

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.

Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool (26 miles)

Nelson

Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool has a wave machine, a roof high water slide and a beachside playland - a soft play area ideal for young children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (26 miles)

Cotebrook

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre Set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park offers everything for the perfect day out.

Kirklees Light Railway (26 miles)

Huddersfield

Kirklees Light Railway Come along and take a 50-minute steam-hauled return trip along our 4 miles of 15" narrow gauge railway. Our large visitor centre offers facilities for the whole family, including a café, souvenir shop, a new adventure playground, an indoor play area and a miniature railway.

Monkey Magic (27 miles)

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.

Cannon Hall Farm (27 miles)

Barnsley

Cannon Hall Farm Family run farm attraction featuring hundreds of animals with lots of babies always on show. Spectacular new adventure playground opening Easter 2011. Farm Shop selling home produced beef, pork and lamb. Toy and gift shop. Don't miss our famous home made pies in the delicatessen and restaurant.

Fun Time (27 miles)

LIverpool

Fun Time Over 5000sq ft of exciting, colourful multi tiered adventure play for ages 0 to 3 and 3 to 12 years in separate sections.

Lakeside SuperBowl Crewe (27 miles)

Crewe

Lakeside SuperBowl Crewe Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Jungle Fun (27 miles)

Childwall

Jungle Fun Jungle Fun provides fun for kids of all ages - from crawlers and toddlers to kids and climbers. There are themed rooms, giant slides and a host of activities designed to educate and stimulate children.

Barrowford Park (27 miles)

Barrowford

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

Pendle Witches Mystery Trail (27 miles)

Barrowford

Pendle Witches Mystery 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!

Funsters (27 miles)

Crewe

Funsters - triple level indoor soft play centre

Fired 4 U (27 miles)

Preston

Fired 4 U An indoor family morning or afternoon out. We will show you how to paint your pottery, then you leave it to be fired and collect next week. Choose from money box, plates, dragons, fairies and wine coolers!

National Coal Mining Museum (27 miles)

Wakefield

National Coal Mining Museum Put on your hard hat and battery lamp, step into the 'cage' and descend 140m underground; follow your ex-miner Guide through the chilly, dark tunnels to find out how coal was mined and moved to the surface by men, women, children, ponies and machinery.

Diddy Middys (28 miles)

Cleckheaton

Diddy Middys A fantastic family place to visit. We are a fully air conditioned play gym with lots of toys and games along with a great play structure with slides, ball pool, football pitch and much more.

LaserZone (28 miles)

Bradford

LaserZone Yorkshire’s most exciting family entertainment experience. No messy paintball games, just good clean lasertag action in a specially designed and themed arena. Whether it be for a birthday, to occupy the kids while you go shopping, or something different to do with your weekend, contact us and have a blast.

Rufford Old Hall (28 miles)

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.

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood (28 miles)

Crewe

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood - the usual setup for Wacky Warehouses. Have a nice hour off while the kids run round like loons on the indoor play structure - lovely!!

Bedazzle Beads (28 miles)

Cleckheaton

Bedazzle Beads - is an Aladdins cave of funky and unusual glass, acrylic and wooden beads from around the world, where kids and adults can learn to make their own costume jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bag-charms and much more in our spacious workshop / bead shop. Please note: This is a Pre-bookable event for ages 6+

Picture House Woolton (28 miles)

Liverpool

Picture House Woolton Traditional cinema offering children's matinees with a good old fashioned ice cream interval!

Ponderosa (28 miles)

Batley

Ponderosa Ponderosa is open to everone of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes.

4Kids (28 miles)

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.

Pots U Paint (28 miles)

Burscough

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

Turbary Woods (28 miles)

Preston

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

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (28 miles)

Keighley

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Step back in time and enjoy a train ride through the heart of Bronte country. Most services are operated by steam trains, but the railway also serves the local community, with many people using the morning diesel railcar services to do their shopping in Keighley.

Churnet Valley Railway (28 miles)

Froghall

Churnet Valley Railway An afternoon on a steam train is always a great idea for a family day out in staffordshire - especially if the kids are completely hooked on our good friend Thomas the Tank Engine. Childrens events held throughout the year featuring Barney Buffers and Churnet Valley's very own bear, Knotty Ted.

Rascals Party and Play Centre (28 miles)

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!

Go Kids Play Centre (28 miles)

Liverpool

Go Kids Play Centre Multi-tiered soft play centre, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 to 12 years.

Croxteth Hall and County Park (28 miles)

Liverpool

Croxteth Hall and County Park Facilities here include Home Farm, Mull Wood, an adventure playground, an outdoor gym, and Jungle Parc the high wire adventure course (minimum height 1.05m).

Jungle Parc (28 miles)

Liverpool

Jungle Parc Outdoor fun and adventure for the whole family in an exciting and safe environment! We have two courses, Adventurer Course for age 4+ (minimum height 1.5m) and Explorer Course for teens and adults. Birthday parties, group discounts and gift certificates are available - please visit our website for details.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (28 miles)

Wakefield

Yorkshire Sculpture Park - somewhere different to go for family days out in Yorkshire. Been told it is very interesting, waiting for the people that run it to give more info for kids.

Funsters (28 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Funsters Funsters - indoor play centre for the under 10's - ring for more details

Safe Play Centre (29 miles)

Preston

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

Giddy Kids Play Centre (29 miles)

Preston

Giddy Kids Play Centre Giddy Kids Play Centre - kids indoor playcentre in Preston

Lakeside Miniature Railway (29 miles)

Preston

Lakeside Miniature Railway Taking the smalls on a miniature railway is an unforgetable experience for kids (and the parents as well!). One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids

Speke Hall (29 miles)

Liverpool

Speke Hall For less boisterous children this is a rare example of a Tudor manor house with restored Victorian interiors, surrounded by attractive gardens protected by a collar of woodland. Very impressive.

Happy Hippos Play Centre (29 miles)

Ormskirk

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

Little Lagoon at West View L C (29 miles)

Preston

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

Harris Museum & Art Gallery (29 miles)

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.

Go Hyper (29 miles)

Dewsbury

Go Hyper Has 2 separate play zones designed to provide fun and activity in a safe environment for pre-walkers and children up to the age of 12 years old. Go Hyper is the perfect place to let kids exercise and learn through play.

Planet Pot (29 miles)

Sheffield

Planet Pot Pottery painting for both children and adults. Come and paint from our great selection from Cup Cakes to Plates, Egg Cups to cereal bowls. You can bring your own food or enjoy some of the buns and hot drinks we have on offer.

Lifestyles Garston (29 miles)

LIverpool

Lifestyles Garston The centre has: A five lane 25m swimming pool A learner pool A water flume A Fitness Suite (suitable for over 8 years) Village changing facilities A Sports Hall 4 badminton courts 3 floodlit synthetic grass multi-use courts Car parking for 145 cars

Funtown Liverpool (29 miles)

Liverpool

Funtown Liverpool Bright, welcoming and full of fun. The play structure is huge with an exciting four lane astra slide and indoor football pitch, whilst our special toddler section, for the under 3s, is a big hit for their younger visitors.

WWT Martin Mere (29 miles)

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.

Mini Magees Party and Play Centre (29 miles)

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.

Clitheroe Castle Museum (29 miles)

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.

Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground (29 miles)

Bakewell

Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground The famous garden contains spectacular waterworks and you are welcome to walk, picnic and play here and in the surrounding park. The farmyard and adventure playground welcomes young visitors and families and has special activities throughout the season.

National Media Museum (30 miles)

Bradford

National Media Museum - an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids

Bradford Ice Rink (30 miles)

Bradford

Bradford Ice Rink Ice skating in Bradford with a variety of mostly family friendly sessions. A great healthy and active idea if you are looking for indoor activities in Yorkshire.

Lifestyles Peter Lloyd (30 miles)

Liverpool

Lifestyles Peter Lloyd The centre has: A twenty five metre four lane swimming pool with baby pool and flume slide A Fitness Suite (suitable for over eight years) Four 7-a-side all weather pitches Four floodlit 7-a-side football pitches Free car parking

Funsters Childrens Play (30 miles)

Bradford

Funsters Childrens Play An Indoor Soft Play Activity Centre where children can have fun and play in a safe, clean environment.

Happy Hours Indoor Play (30 miles)

Liverpool Street

Happy Hours Indoor Play Bridges, ramps and slides - all good fun for the smaller person looking to let off steam

Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre (30 miles)

Batley

Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre We are an indoor soft play centre with free on site parking located next to Alexandria Mills,Batley. The perfect place for your little ones to play in a safe environment. Ideal for kids parties and group bookings!

Waterworld Stoke (30 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Waterworld Stoke Experience the thrills and spills of the UKs 1st indoor water rollercoaster - plummet through the thunder and lightening in the black hole - speed through the thundering waters of the superflume - turn your world upside down and plunge into the deep blue water of the space bowl! You can RELAX along the lazy river, in the hot spa and bubble pools.

Stoke Ski Centre (30 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Stoke Ski Centre Comprehensive ski and snowboard facilities with lessons pre-bookable.

The Little Gym (30 miles)

Stoke On Trent

The Little Gym The Little Gym offers a unique motor skills and curriculum-based gymnastics programme, which evolves with each stage of a child's development.

4 Kids Play (30 miles)

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.

Windmill Animal Farm (30 miles)

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.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Liverpool (30 miles)

Liverpool

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

Fired Arts Craft Café (30 miles)

Sheffield

Fired Arts Craft Café Ceramic Cafe in South Yorkshire - great idea if you are looking for creative children's activities. Waiting for more info - coming soon

Rumble Tumbles (30 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Rumble Tumbles Rumble Tumble offers slides, ropes, chutes, bridges, ball pits and a dedicated toddler play area.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bradford (30 miles)

Bradford

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

Happy Dayz (30 miles)

Liverpool

Happy Dayz Classic, bright, soft adventure play, with cafe and seating. Also do parties.

Hullablloos (30 miles)

Sheffield

Hullablloos Hullaballoos is Sheffield's premier kids indoor play centre with soft play areas, ball pools, slides, bridges and much more.

Lakeside SuperBowl Preston (30 miles)

Preston

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

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (30 miles)

Nantwich

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool Warmed outdoor brine pool. The outdoor pool is open for the summer season on May - October. Also has indoor pool with teaching pool and cyber cafe.

Blackbrook Zoological Park (30 miles)

Winkhill

Blackbrook Zoological Park Rare birds, unusual animals, reptiles, insects and aquatics

Weston Park Museum (30 miles)

Sheffield

Weston Park Museum Children and adults will love the animated new displays, specially designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egyptian Mummies, to a traditional butchers shop. From Snowy the polar bear, to living ants and bees. The citys amazing collections of beautiful, varied and unusual treasures will be brought to life by fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.

Tenpin Stoke (30 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Tenpin Stoke Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 30 lanes!

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (30 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery houses the world's finest collection of Staffordshire ceramics. Reginald Mitchell's WW2 Spitfire and all sorts of art and craft. Enjoy a light lunch in our Café Museum or browse in The Foyer shop. Childrens activities throughout holidays plus art club Saturdays during term time.

Parkwood Karting (30 miles)

Sheffield

Parkwood Karting Junior karting is ideal for children aged 8 years or older looking to get started in karting or progress their racing skills. They give tuition to new drivers to ensure they drive safely and correctly.

The Play Station (30 miles)

Ossett

The Play Station This is an exciting new indoor play centre for 0-12 years which has a large climbing frame and slides, it has a football court and basketball court for the older ones. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids

Ribble Steam Railway (30 miles)

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.

Beeston Castle (30 miles)

Tarporley

Beeston Castle Beeston Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire is also known as the the formidable ‘Castle of the Rock’. Climb to the top of this impressive crag with incredible views over eight counties, from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains.

Sefton Park (31 miles)

Liverpool

Sefton Park One of the largest parks in England. It doesn't have a play area, but it is a beautiful place to walk (or run!) about, with sculptures, a tropical plant house and pretty water fetaures - and has a children's play area.

The House Skatepark (31 miles)

Sheffield

The House Skatepark A great facility for skating only, no bikes, with classic features to train on and its all wood floors, so no concrete scars! If you're under 12 you will need an adult to stay with you.

Charleys Ceramics (31 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Charleys Ceramics Ceramic painting workshop in a lovely setting by the Manchester ship canal. Painting, pancakes, ice cream, candy floss, popcorn and pick n mix. Bring the family and paint together a range of crafts including ornaments, plates, mugs, teapots and cake stands. Babies' hand and footprints are memories to treasure.

The West Lancashire Light Railway (31 miles)

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

Emma Bridgewater Factory (31 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Emma Bridgewater Factory Join us in the historic Potteries: take a tour of our atmospheric Victorian factory, see our beautiful wares being made, then try your hand at decorating your own pot in our studio. Relax in the cafe, wander in the walled garden, then shop for factory seconds or delightful gifts.

Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre (31 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre Great kids indoor playcentre in the Wirral - waiting for more info and pics coming soon

Rampworx (31 miles)

Liverpool

Rampworx Friendly indoor skateboarding and BMX facility, with coaching classes available if you don't know where to start!

Foundry Climbing (31 miles)

Sheffield

Foundry Climbing Offers over 200 routes, 70% of which are from F5a to F7a. Over 1,100 sqm of climbing walls. Regular clubs for children starting at age 7.

The Play Arena (31 miles)

Sheffield

The Play Arena An exciting new family entertainment centre with a wide range of activities which will appeal to the whole family, from babies to adults, whatever the weather. At 18,000 square feet the venue is the largest in Sheffield. There is both indoor and outdoor play equipment.

The Climbing Works (31 miles)

Sheffield

The Climbing Works The World's biggest and best dedicated bouldering centre with dedicated kid's bouldering area, climbing classes for children, beginners and improvers. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.

The Fire and Police Museum (31 miles)

Sheffield

The Fire and Police Museum Come face to face with some of the most amazing vehicles and exhibits around! Feel as if you're in the thick of the action and adventure, with the sights and sounds of the Fire and Police Museum Sheffield,

Tenpin Cheshire Oaks (31 miles)

Cheshire Oaks

Tenpin Cheshire Oaks Family fun for everyone! Bowling brings the family together for an active and exciting few hours, there are other activities to such as Pool, Lazer or our Beach Road Cafe Bar!

The Edge Climbing Centre (31 miles)

Sheffield

The Edge Climbing Centre An ideal way to get children interested in an adventure sport and a great and exciting way to exercise with the family. It's all set in a friendly environment and there is something for everyone from 7 years and up.

Metrodome Leisure Complex (31 miles)

Barnsley

Metrodome Leisure Complex Have a fun filled session in the metrodome waterpark. With waves in the lagoon pool, three great white knuckle rides and two slides for the young 'uns. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.

Vue Cinema - Ellesmere Port (31 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Vue Cinema - Ellesmere Port Cheshire Oaks has 16 screens, a games room, Baskins and Robbins ice cream and is set near several different restaurants and bars

Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour (31 miles)

Liverpool

Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart!! Every football fan would love to walk out the tunnel, sit in the dugout, visit the changing rooms - and they can. With a fantastic museum going through this great clubs history this is a must for any sports fan.

Jimmy G's Playcentre (31 miles)

Shipley

Jimmy G's Playcentre This is a huge indoor playground for kids. with ballpools, inflatables, slides, ride on toys, etc. The kids absolutely love running and climbing on everything and letting off a bit of steam. There is also a separate area for toddlers - which is good for their safety.

Rice Lane City Farm (31 miles)

Walton

Rice Lane City Farm Rice Lane City Farm boasts 224 acres of countryside and a wide variety of rare breed farm animals including pigs, red poll cattle, sheep, goats and ponies. Guests can also book ahead to take part in guided walks and talks.

Williamson Tunnels (31 miles)

Liverpool

Williamson Tunnels The Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre provides an insight into the fascinating underground world created by Joseph Williamson in the early 19th Century. Take a guided tour through a section of the network of tunnels and view exhibitions which depict the life and times of one of Liverpool's most eccentric characters.

Salt Pots Ceramic Studio (31 miles)

Shipley

Salt Pots Ceramic Studio Salt Pots Ceramic Studio is a pottery painting studio for all the family specialising in paint your own pottery and clay imprints, pottery painting parties for all ages, commissions and personalised gifts and keepsakes.

Playdayz Ltd (31 miles)

Leeds

Playdayz Ltd Fabulous playcentre with soft play area designed for babies, a toddler area, and a disco area and main play area designed for the over 5's.

Tenpin Liverpool (31 miles)

Liverpool

Tenpin Liverpool Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Just for Kids (31 miles)

Sheffield

Just for Kids indoor fun centre with rollerblading, bouncy castle, tube slide and a large toddlers' play area - ring for more details

Blue Planet Aquarium (31 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Blue Planet Aquarium Blue Planet Aquarium has over 100 living displays in six themed areas showcasing a spectacular variety of life from the deep. Visit our Caribbean Reef display, complete with 230ft underwater tunnel, which houses Europe's largest collection of sharks Â– including the Jawsome three metre long Sand Tiger Sharks.

Shipley Pool (31 miles)

Shipley

Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.

Crazy Town (31 miles)

Ellesmere Port

Crazy Town Great playcentre with an Aussie theme - a good play frame with a fun ball blower.

GO Bowling Shipley (31 miles)

Shipley

GO Bowling Shipley Classic family friendly tenpin bowling mega fun with gutter guards and ramps to help the kids along. Great activity for young and old.

Ponds Forge (31 miles)

Sheffield

Ponds Forge Come down and make a splash at Ponds Forge leisure pool! Whizz through the 2 flumes, float along the lazy river or jump through the big waves. There is also a smaller fun pool, for parent and toddler swimming!

Victoria Gallery and Museum (31 miles)

Liverpool

Victoria Gallery and Museum Opened to the public in 2008, the VG&M is housed in the University of Liverpool’s famous ‘redbrick’ building. It contains a gallery, museum and cafe, all housed in stunning Victorian architecture.

Skate Central of Sheffield (31 miles)

Sheffield

Skate Central of Sheffield Why not go and visit the rink that still maintains good old-fashioned family values? Varied sessions, extra sessions during school holidays.

1st Bowl Sheffield (32 miles)

Sheffield

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

Crocky Trail (32 miles)

Chester

Crocky Trail - is an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides, bridges, tunnels etc, though there is always a way around the more challenging obstacles. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway (32 miles)

Shipley

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain (cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire in West Yorkshire. Looksa like a good idea if you're after fun family days out in Yorkshire.

Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak (32 miles)

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!!!

Barnsley Bowl (32 miles)

Barnsley

Barnsley Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and ramps for the kids to give them a chance! Great family activity, especially when it's wet!

Megakidz Indoor Play Centre (32 miles)

Sheffield

Megakidz Indoor Play Centre One of Sheffield's favourite Indoor Play Centres. Here at Megakidz we are well known for our friendly atmosphere, relaxing environment and excellent facilities for both parents and their children. It's a place where your cheeky monkeys can run wild!

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream (32 miles)

Chester

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream Homemade ice cream, animal corner, adventure soft play and more: one of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Chester with kids.

Tiddley Peeps (32 miles)

Bradford

Tiddley Peeps Indoor play centre in Bradford - The main play area is great and there is also a separate baby area which has plenty of toys

World Museum Liverpool (32 miles)

Liverpool

World Museum Liverpool World Museum Liverpool combines historic treasures from across the globe with the latest interactive technology to make an unbeatable family day out. Our collections include archaeology, ethnology and physical sciences as well as Britain’s only free Planetarium. With everything from live bugs to Egyptian mummies, there’s something for everyone inside.

Chester Zoo (32 miles)

Chester

Chester Zoo Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as the 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, they also offer first class facilities that ensure your day out really is as enjoyable as possible.

Farmer Teds Farm Park (32 miles)

Ormskirk

Farmer Teds Farm Park Farmer Ted's offers a large range of fun activities for ages 3 to 8 year olds, but other ages are catered for. These include a Mega Indoor Adventure Area! Large Indoor Sand Pit, Straw Mountain, Pedal Tractor Park, Adventure Play Ground, Picnic Areas, Tractor and Trailer Rides and a Large Animal Barn.

Fun Planet (32 miles)

Keighley

Fun Planet Playcentre with great play frame for the kids to run themselves ragged on

Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree (32 miles)

Wakefield

Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree - big playframe indoor play centre - drop the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a nice cup of tea and a read of the paper!

Fenton Fun Factory (32 miles)

Stoke On Trent

Fenton Fun Factory Fun Factory is one of the largest indoor soft play and activity centre for children in Staffordshire. We have everything you need to entertain young and old and we are proud to of created an environment that will be as enjoyable for the parents as it is for the children.

Liverpool War Museum (32 miles)

Liverpool

Liverpool War Museum Housed beneath the streets of Liverpool, this museum was the nerve centre in the battle of the atlantic during WWII. Fascinating stuff.

Beatles Story (33 miles)

Liverpool

Beatles Story Located within Liverpool's historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction that will transport you on an enlightening and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. See how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled into the dizzy heights of worldwide fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time. Hear the story unfold through the "Living History" audio guide narrated by John Lennon's sister, Julia.

The Yellow Duck Marine (33 miles)

Liverpool

The Yellow Duck Marine - Join us for a unique 1 hour amphibious sightseeing tour accompanied by live commentary around Liverpool's city and docks on a converted WWII DUKW landing craft. Whilst on dry land the tour takes in Liverpool's historic sights, then splashes down into the Salthouse Dock for a half hour trip of the dockland area concluding in the Albert Dock.

Wowballs Liverpool (33 miles)

Liverpool

Wowballs Liverpool The latest and fun craze that lets you have water walking hamster ball fun on the water without even getting wet. Come to one of our outdoor hire centres and get inside a Wowball for the best laugh you will have in ages. Walk on water fun with friends.