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Chester Zoo (1 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.

Funky Monkeys Funky Town (1 miles)

Chester

Funky Monkeys Funky Town - caters for children aged between 0-10 with everything from baby sensory rooms, ball pits, climbing frames, huge wavy slides, toddler and disco zones and so much more!

Sandy Lane Aqua Park (1 miles)

Chester

Sandy Lane Aqua Park The Aqua Park includes 12 pieces of water equipment operated by sensory, touch pads. These are in place in the summer months and are replaced by play equipment in the winter period.

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway (2 miles)

Chester

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway is a 7¼" gauge railway located in the beautiful surroundings of Chester’s Grosvenor Park and is only a few minutes walk from the city centre. Fun for all the family and popular with young and old alike it has become one of Chester's top tourist attractions.

Northgate Arena (2 miles)

Chester

Northgate Arena has a beach type effect swimming pools which has small slides for the younger visitor and a full size flume for the more adventurous - plus loads more sport facilities. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Showboats of Chester (2 miles)

Chester

Showboats of Chester Cruise along the beautiful River Dee,passing the sights of the historic City of Chester aboard our luxury boats, Lady Diana and Mark Twain.

Ghost Hunter Trail (2 miles)

Chester

Ghost Hunter Trail If you think, what on earth is this doing on a family daysout website, well some kids like ghosts and ghost stories, and some kids don't - you know your kids - so you decide - more details if you click the info button!

Dewa Roman Experience (2 miles)

Chester

Dewa Roman Experience Step aboard a Roman Galley and sail back in time to revisit the streets of Roman Chester. Explore 3 metre deep archaeological excavations and handle 'dig' discoveries in the 'Finds' room.

Blacon Adventure Playground (2 miles)

Chester

Blacon Adventure Playground Large enclosed site includes adventure play structures, a city farm, environmental play areas and a large indoor play barn. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Chester with kids.

Tenpin Chester (2 miles)

Chester

Tenpin Chester Tenpin Chester offers 30 lanes of bowling megafun! Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards.

UGC Cinema (3 miles)

Chester

UGC Cinema Six screen multiplex on the outskirts of Chester

Crocky Trail (4 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.

Ragamuffins (4 miles)

Chester

Ragamuffins - If your youngsters are in need of letting off steam, why not bring them down to ragamuffins? We've got loads of space for them to run around, being the largest soft play area in the north west Ring b4 you go as their website is down

Blue Planet Aquarium (4 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.

Tenpin Cheshire Oaks (4 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!

Vue Cinema - Ellesmere Port (4 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

Crazy Town (5 miles)

Ellesmere Port

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

Charleys Ceramics (6 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.

Silly Billys Indoor Playcentre (6 miles)

Ellesmere Port

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

Wizz Kidz Playcentre (7 miles)

Queensferry

Wizz Kidz Playcentre The play centre is full of fun for all ages including a fab toddler area with a ball blower, a funky rainbow astra slide, a dance zone and even a football table for the older kids!

Greenacres Animal Park (7 miles)

Mancot

Greenacres Animal Park Greenacres Farm Park offers fun days out for children of all ages, including schools and playgroups, with lots of farm & zoo animals to see, together with rides, amusements, a licensed bar & pool and games room.

Cheshire Farm Ice Cream (7 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.

Go Ape! Delamere (8 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.

CoCos Playbarn (8 miles)

Frodsham

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

Speke Hall (9 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.

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre (9 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.

Go Kids Play Centre (9 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.

Beeston Castle (9 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.

Planet Mayhem (9 miles)

Buckley

Planet Mayhem Three levels of fun in this 3000 sq feet play area. Please ring b4 you go - as their website is down

Funtown Liverpool (10 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.

Kidz-a-loud (10 miles)

Wirral

Kidz-a-loud Hang tough on the climbing wall, become a hot shot with ball cannons, have a go at the super car track and enjoy the fabulous soft play den.

Monkey Bizness (10 miles)

Wirral

Monkey Bizness Indoor family entertainment centre providing fun indoor soft play facilities for children under the age of 12. We have a full service restaurant offering a tasty choice of healthy food plus facilities to host your child’s birthday party.

The Bowl Bromborough (10 miles)

Bromborough

The Bowl Bromborough Classic family friendly tenpin bowling, with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a chance! Great on a wet day.

Lifestyles Garston (10 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

Sue's Madhouse (10 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.

Supa Golf (11 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 (11 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 (11 miles)

Northwich

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

Cheshire Falconry (11 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 (11 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.

Barnabys Playbarn (11 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.

Halton Miniature Railway (11 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.

Picture House Woolton (11 miles)

Liverpool

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

Mini Monsters Fun House (11 miles)

Neston

Mini Monsters Fun House Children's Indoor play centre for ages 0-9

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre (12 miles)

Wrexham

Jolly Jungle Play and Party Centre The Jolly Jungle boasts scrambles, mazes, slides, ballpools plus lots, lots more to entertain your children 7 days a week.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (12 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!

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (12 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!

Funny Bones Indoor Soft Play Centre (12 miles)

Flint

Funny Bones Indoor Soft Play Centre a great purpose built play structure which incorparates a Twin lane astra slide, spiral slide, dizy disk, rollers and more. There is a purpose built car track has a great range of Little Tykes Cars - to keep those young ones busy.

Widnes Superbowl at The Hive (12 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.

Run Around Playcentre (12 miles)

Wrexham

Run Around Playcentre One of the largest play zones in North Wales. Whether sliding down the Astra slide, going through the Blackout Tunnel or exploring the Look out Tower or playing in the toddler zone, there's something for everyone.

Sefton Park (12 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.

Jungle Fun (13 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.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (13 miles)

Malpas

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens A variety of classic and unusual gardening styles adorn this beautifully landscaped spot, with nature trails, playground and picnic facilities also on site. Please note the limited opening times.

Tenpin Wrexham (13 miles)

Wrexham

Tenpin Wrexham Everything you need for a great family day out all under one roof! We have 24 lanes for bowling fun, state of the art arcades, big screen TV and delicious food from the Beach Road Cafe, you don't need to go anywhere else!

Boogle's Barn (13 miles)

Malpas

Boogle's Barn Multi-level soft adventure play with giant Astra Slides and Helipad, Separate Toddlers area, Indoor electric go-karts (18months – 12yrs), Creation Station pottery painting. Full day care, crèche and out of school club child care facilities. Boogle’s Pit-stop café serving a wide selection of healthy meals, snacks and drinks. Themed parties and private party rooms.

Williamson Tunnels (14 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.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Liverpool (14 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!

Wowballs Liverpool (14 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.

Beatles Story (14 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 (14 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.

Victoria Gallery and Museum (14 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.

Europa Pools (14 miles)

Birkenhead

Europa Pools Europa Pools, Birkenhead - The leisure pool and kiddies' lagoon offers an exciting range of water features including two breath-taking water flume rides; the spectacular 'Beach Breakers' wave pool, geysers and water cannons. Great idea for family days out in Merseyside.

Underwater Street (15 miles)

Liverpool

Underwater Street Paint the Mini, pan for gold or take a stroll down Imagination Street. Experiment in the lab, step inside a giant bubble or design and create at the "make and take" tables. Six unique zones and a full service cafÃ© provide the perfect venue for a family day out.

Church Farm (15 miles)

Wirral

Church Farm Organic food, friendly animals, beautiful views, fun family events: come and enjoy the Church Farm experience!

World Museum Liverpool (15 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.

Liverpool War Museum (15 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.

The 2 Gyms (15 miles)

Winsford

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

Polar Palace (15 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

Lifestyles Peter Lloyd (15 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

Spaceport (15 miles)

Wirral

Spaceport Blast off on a virtual journey through space and time at Spaceport, the amazing space-themed attraction at Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wirral. Become a virtual astronaut in our incredible 360 degree, fully immersive Space Dome show where our latest production, ASTRONAUT, will take you from Earth to space..... and beyond!

Play Planet (15 miles)

Wallasey

Play Planet - contains air cannons that can fire soft balls through targets or safely at your friends. There are "splat pads", a "king of the cross" and "rope swings". All this added to the three storey, three lane super slide, "spider webs", "asteroid belts" and forests of biff-bash means there's plenty going on.

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (15 miles)

Holywell

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park An attractive collection of original and reconstructed local buildings, which provide a fascinating insight into times past. For younger children there are farm animals, an adventure playground and special children's activities.

Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (16 miles)

Wirral

Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm is home to a variety of farm animals, including pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and geese. It's a great opportunity for children of all ages to meet and learn about farm animals up close.

Thurstaston Nature Reserve (16 miles)

Wirral

Thurstaston Nature Reserve This beautifully rich parkland offers an astonishing range of wildlife habitats with its deciduous and coniferous woodland, grass meadow and fresh water.

Happy Hours Indoor Play (16 miles)

Liverpool Street

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

Knowsley Safari Park (16 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 (16 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!

Happy Dayz (16 miles)

Liverpool

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

Awesome Walls Climbing Liverpool (16 miles)

Liverpool

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

Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour (16 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.

Speedkarting Warrington (16 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.

Croxteth Hall and County Park (16 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 (16 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.

Sk8 Madness (16 miles)

Northwich

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

Hilbre Islands (17 miles)

Dee Estuary

Hilbre Islands This is not for the faint hearted or ill prepared, it's worth it but it's a hefty walk and you must stick to the tidal times to avoid getting trapped! Keep your eyes peeled for seals. Pre booking and permits required for groups of over six.

Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink (17 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.

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.

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.

Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (17 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.

Crackpots (17 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.

Caferamics (17 miles)

Wirral

Caferamics Indoor ceramic cafe in Kirby

Stockley Farm (17 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.

World of Glass (17 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.

Rice Lane City Farm (17 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.

Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio (17 miles)

St Helens

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

New Palace and Adventureland (18 miles)

New Brighton

New Palace and Adventureland Family fun-filled entertainment in New Brighton, Wirral, including Adventureland, one of the largest indoor children's play centres in the UK, the Bright Spot family amusement arcade, plus an outdoor Funfair.

Big Apple Bowl and Laser Quest (18 miles)

Wallasey

Big Apple Bowl and Laser Quest Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Big Apple bowling facility has over 20 lanes!

Wallasey Beach (18 miles)

Wallasey

Wallasey Beach Good for swimming and kitesurfing though pay heed to the restrictions; lighthouse, fort and museum nearby.

Treasure Island Soft Play (18 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.

The Jungle - Wild Play and Party (18 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.

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre (18 miles)

Wrexham

Plas Madoc Leisure and Activity Centre Plas Madoc is renowned for its Leisure Pool 'The Tropical Lagoon'. It is the perfect place for the family to have fun. Walk along the surf, climb on the crocodile, slide down the elephant and the snake or play in the waves.

Fun Time (18 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.

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (18 miles)

Nantwich

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker Discover the secret world of nuclear government For over 50 years this vast underground complex, remained secret, hidden on the outskirts of a sleepy Cheshire town.

Lakeside SuperBowl Crewe (19 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!

Prendoolys (19 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!

Funsters (19 miles)

Crewe

Funsters - triple level indoor soft play centre

Rampworx (19 miles)

Liverpool

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

Tenpin Liverpool (20 miles)

Liverpool

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

Wacky Warehouse - Rookery Wood (20 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!!

Llangollen Wharf (21 miles)

Llangollen

Llangollen Wharf Horse Drawn Boat Trips - Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee as your boat glides silently through the Welsh mountains.

Llangollen Railway (21 miles)

Llangollen

Llangollen Railway Take a sixteen mile round trip through the beautiful Dee Valley on a fantastic steam train - it could be like going back in time as you pass through the stations.

Just Pottering About (21 miles)

Wigan

Just Pottering About Child friendly pottery studio.

Tatton Park (21 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.

Three Sisters Race Circuit (23 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.

The Potters Barn (23 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.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (23 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.

Little Monsters Mayhem (23 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.

Nye Bevan Pool (24 miles)

Skelmersdale

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

Farmer Teds Farm Park (24 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.

Park Hall Countryside Experience (24 miles)

Oswestry

Park Hall Countryside Experience Loads to do - milking, lamb feeding, pony grooming, and cart rides. Huge indoor play arena with toy tractor circuit and bouncy castles. Vintage Garage and Welsh Guards Museum. Exciting extras: Junior Driving School and quad bikes. Great Tearooms and picnic areas.

Silver Blades Ice Rink (24 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.

Happy Hippos Play Centre (25 miles)

Ormskirk

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

Neptunes Pool (25 miles)

Prestatyn

Neptunes Pool Enjoy the tropical environment of Neptunes Pool. This 25 metre pool caters for all types of swimmers - being shallow at both ends means you have twice the area to rest or practice with the children.

AMF Wigan (25 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 (25 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

China Butterfly Craft Centre (25 miles)

Formby

China Butterfly Craft Centre Indoor craft centre ideal for entertaining kids, pottery painting studio, potters wheel, jewellery making, card making, decorate a mirror or picture frame & more. We also stock craft and jewellery making supplies.

Antz in your Pantz (25 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

Wacky Warehouse - Heath Farm (26 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!!

Hawkstone Park Follies (26 miles)

Shrewsbury

Hawkstone Park Follies Highlights include Grotto Hill, where you can explore a pitch-dark labyrinth of ancient mines cut into the cliff; the Swiss Bridge, a rustic wooden structure perched over an unnervingly deep chasm; the Cleft, a path winding between two cliffs which narrows into a dark, creepy tunnel; and the Monument, a 100ft high column which can be climbed to enjoy panoramic views of up to 13 counties!

Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway (26 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!!

Formby Nature Reserve (26 miles)

Formby

Formby Nature Reserve Home to one of the last colonies of red squirrels in Great Britain, and boats endangered species such as the Natterjack Toad and the Northern Dune Tiger Beetle.

Tyldesley Pool (26 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.

Cheeky Chimps (27 miles)

Atherton

Cheeky Chimps Indoor play centre with sports zone.

Manchester Airport Tour Centre (27 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

Anchorsawayplay (27 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

Sun Centre (27 miles)

Rhyl

Sun Centre Ride the rapids on a tube and descend over 300 feet (THE BUZZ), dare to ride the 200 foot BLACK HOLE. Favourites include the LAGOON POOL with tropical storms, the MONORAIL, the DRAGON SLIDE, SURF POOL and much more - or just relax at our outside SUN DECK and enjoy views of the north wales coast.

Haigh Country Park (27 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.

Pots U Paint (27 miles)

Burscough

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

Molly Mouse Play House (27 miles)

Rhyl

Molly Mouse Play House olly Mouse Playhouse is an Award Winning children's indoor adventure play and party centre open at the weekends to the public. Consisting of a Large soft play frame, Toddlers area, and cafe all inside a beautiful red brick church.

Chill Factore (27 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.

Rhyl SeaQuarium (27 miles)

Denbighshire

Rhyl SeaQuarium Join us on a voyage of discovery as we travel beneath the waves, from tranquil fresh waters to the cold depths of the abyss.

Airkix Indoor Skydiving (27 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!

The Craftwork Studio (27 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.

Wythenshawe Park Farm (27 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.

Wythenshawe Park (28 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

Aerial Extreme (28 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!

Namco Funscape Manchester (28 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!

Paradise Island Adventure Golf (28 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion (28 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!!

Legoland Discovery Centre (28 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?

Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (28 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

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.

Ainsdale Beach (29 miles)

Ainsdale

Ainsdale Beach Sandy, dune backed bathing beach boasting the oldest iron built pier in the country, with a nature reserve adjacent. Village with facilities nearby.

Pottery Corner (29 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

Daytona Karting (29 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.

Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (29 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.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton (29 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!

Manchester United Museum and Tour (29 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.

Windmill Animal Farm (29 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.

Biddulph Grange Garden (29 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.

The Lowry (30 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.

Funsters (30 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Rufford Old Hall (30 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 - The Bell House (30 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.

Tenpin Didsbury (30 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!

Tenpin Parrs Wood (30 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!

Laser Quest (30 miles)

Manchester

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

Funizuz Play Centre (30 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.

Playmates Childrens Play Centre (30 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!

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.

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.

Pharaohs Play and Party Centre (30 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!

Camelot Theme Park (30 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!

Battlefield Live Pennine (30 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!

Formby Beach (30 miles)

Southport

Formby Beach An unspoilt wilderness of a beach, run by the National Trust and with a nature reserve adjacent. Not the best choice if you're looking to swim etc., but lovely for exploring.

AMF Macclesfield (30 miles)

Macclesfields

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

Clown Around (30 miles)

Chorley

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

Tenpin Stoke (31 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!

Queens Park (31 miles)

Bolton

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

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park (31 miles)

Oswestry

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.

Go Ape! Rivington (31 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.

Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (31 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.

Bolton Steam Museum (31 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.

Dunes Splash World (31 miles)

Southport

Dunes Splash World A wet and wild water park offering a fantastic family day out for all ages and abilities. With five fantastic rides, bubble spa, kids' play zone, poolside diner and our very own turtle, Murtle, you'll want to dive in and make a splash today!

Model Railway Village (31 miles)

Southport

Model Railway Village It is not unusual for children to want to spend all day with their parents or grand parents at the Model Railway Village, just watching or following their favourite model train whilst it meanders around the 1.5 acres of beautiful miniature landscape.

Museum of Science and Industry (31 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.

Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (31 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.

Moss Bank Park (31 miles)

Bolton

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

Rumble Tumbles (31 miles)

Stoke On Trent

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

Premier Bowl and Laser Southport (31 miles)

Southport

Premier Bowl and Laser Southport Enjoy classic Tenpin Bowling and their NEW Military Urban Experience Laser zone in comfortable environment, with kid friendly staff at great value. Kid's bowling aids available.

Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester (31 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.

Wild Things (31 miles)

Stockport

Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.

Manchester Aquatics Centre (31 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!

Opera House and Palace Theatre (31 miles)

Manchester

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

The Manchester Museum (32 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 Spy Treasure Trail (32 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!

Emma Bridgewater Factory (32 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.

KK5 Indoor Playcentre (32 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.

Projekts Indoor Skatepark (32 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.

IMAX Manchester (32 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.

Tenpin Stockport (32 miles)

Stockport

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

Hat Works (32 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.

Chinese Arts Centre (32 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.

Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (32 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.

Smithills Open Farm (32 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.

Greater Manchester Police Museum (32 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.

Monkey Forest (32 miles)

Trentham

Monkey Forest Monkey forest is 60 acres of beautiful woodland and meadows where 140 monkeys live in total freedom. You are plunged into the Barbary Macaques fascinating world as you hear rustling in the trees, chattering in a strange language of sounds and mimicry, and chasing of one another through the branches

Trentham Gardens (32 miles)

Stoke-on-Trent

Trentham Gardens With stunning gardens and lake, a giant observation wheel, unique Barefoot Walk, Monkey Forest, Aerial Extreme, a shopping village, range of cafes and garden centre there really is something for everyone.

Air Raid Shelters (32 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 (32 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!

Manchester Climbing Centre (33 miles)

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!

Glan Y Gors Park Karting (33 miles)

Corwen

Glan Y Gors Park Karting This is an outdoor circuit with an overall length of 1100 metres. The minimum age for drivers is 9 years old.

Brookside Miniature Railway (33 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.

Vernon Park Museum (33 miles)

Stockport

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

Museum of Transport (33 miles)

Cheetham Hill

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

Skatecity (33 miles)

Stockport

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

Funtastic (33 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!

Aerial Extreme (33 miles)

Trentham

Aerial Extreme Whether you're a novice adventurer or an adrenalin junkie, your adventure starts here! Our amazing Adventure Ropes Course is set within the beautiful surroundings of Trentham Estate. No experience or skill is required just a willingness to have fun!

Manchester City FC Experience (33 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.

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport (33 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.

Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (33 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!

Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay (33 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.

AMF Shrewsbury (33 miles)

Shrewsbury

AMF Shrewsbury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This AMF has 20 lanes!e

Fenton Fun Factory (33 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (34 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 (34 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.

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway (34 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.

Heaton Park (34 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 (34 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

The West Lancashire Light Railway (34 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

Buddys Play (34 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.

Cheeky Monkeys (34 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

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse (34 miles)

Shrewsbury

Fuzzy Eds Funhouse Play centre attrached to pub, rather like the Wacky Warehouse set-up. Indoor soft play area with toddler space as well as the main climbing play area with the usual selection of soft mayhem equipment.

Shrewsbury Castle (34 miles)

Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Castle The Castle houses the spectacular collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day. Special events take place throughout the year.

Lyme Park (34 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

Awesome Walls Climbing Stoke (35 miles)

Stoke

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

Tenpin Bury Pilsworth (35 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!

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre (35 miles)

Shrewsbury

The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre The premier exercise and fitness facility in Shrewsbury, boasting four pools and an excellent Fitness Suite, situated in the most picturesque area of town.

Eirias Park and Waterpark (35 miles)

Colwyn Bay

Eirias Park and Waterpark Extensive children's outdoor play area, indoor swimming and leisure pool with water features and slide, sporting opportunities and masses of gorgeous parkland.

Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre (35 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.

Totally Ape (35 miles)

Old Colwyn

Totally Ape Monkey themed shenanigans on the main multi tiered play frame as well as the separate baby and toddler area. For under 12s. Free parking, free WiFi.

Old Colwyn Beach (35 miles)

Colwyn Bay

Old Colwyn Beach Great for waters sports, sea fishing and sand castles, cycling and hiking and with good immediate amenities. Busy in the summer.

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (35 miles)

Shrewsbury

Shropshire Wildlife Trust Their aim is to give all children opportunities to enjoy being outside and discovering wildlife. Regular children's events and workshops are also run throughout the year.

The Fusilier Museum (35 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 (35 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms (35 miles)

Meaford

Wacky Warehouse - Darlaston Arms Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse – the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre (35 miles)

Eccleshall

Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre - a small sanctuary for unwanted and mistreated exotic animals and birds of prey. Home to a wide variety of creatures, Owls, Hawks, Snakes, Monkeys, Raccoons, Lynx, Lizards and much more it's a great afternoon out for the family.

Churnet Valley Railway (36 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.

Supercamps (36 miles)

Shrewsbury

Supercamps Activity day camps for children aged 4-14 combining Sports and Arts into a fun-fuelled programme keeping children active, alert, safe and happy during the Easter and Summer holidays!

Kiddly Beanz (36 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.

Turbary Woods (36 miles)

Preston

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

Burrs Activity Centre (36 miles)

Bury

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

AMF Bury (36 miles)

Bury

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

Glaze Away (36 miles)

Colwyn Bay

Glaze Away Pick your pottery item from a great selection, choose your artistic method and before you know it you've got our own artwork. Great for creative types.

AMF Hollywood Bowl Manchester (36 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!

Hyde Leisure Pool (37 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.

Cywain Heritage Centre (37 miles)

Gwynedd

Cywain Heritage Centre A host of indoor and outdoor exhibitions which celebrate rural skills. Also boasts an exciting and adventure packed new play area!

Park View 4U Playing Fields (37 miles)

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.

Lytham St Annes Beach (37 miles)

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!

Foxfield Railway (37 miles)

Stoke on Trent

Foxfield Railway Relax & experience the nostalgia of this unique heritage railway, winding you gently on a 5 1/2 mile round steam journey over ever changing gradients and through beautiful picturesque North Staffordshire countryside.

Kaos Indoor High Wire Adventure (37 miles)

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.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom (37 miles)

Telford

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - a real Children's paradise - complete hands on experience. From feeding the lambs, Sheep and Goat racing, petting the lizards and talking to the parrots to candle dipping, mini quad biking, pony rides and other craft activities Â‚Ã‚Â– Hoo Farm has everything for a family day out!

Lakeside Miniature Railway (37 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

The Skate Station (37 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!

Welsh Mountain Zoo (37 miles)

Colwyn Bay

Welsh Mountain Zoo Set in North Wales, high above Colwyn Bay with panoramic views and breathtaking scenery. Spend a perfect day at this family friendly Zoo, in the company of rare and endangered animals from Britain and around the World including red pandas, brown bears, monkeys and tigers!

Happy Daze Play And Party Centre (37 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!

Monkey Magic (37 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.

Lytham Hall (37 miles)

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.

The Fun Depot (38 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.

Fired 4 U (38 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!

Brockholes Nature Reserve (38 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.

Rascals Party and Play Centre (38 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!

Harrys (38 miles)

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.

Wellybobs (38 miles)

Darwen

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

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (38 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.

Ribble Steam Railway (38 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.

Mini Magees Party and Play Centre (39 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.

Harris Museum & Art Gallery (39 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.

Poole's Cavern (39 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.

Go Ape! Buxton (39 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.

Splash at Riverside (39 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!

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder (39 miles)

Telford

Wacky Warehouse - Bridge Builder An indoor play frame attached to a pub - the usual Wacky Warehouse set-up.

Hippodome (39 miles)

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.

Lakeside SuperBowl Preston (39 miles)

Preston

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

Little Lagoon at West View L C (39 miles)

Preston

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

Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (40 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!

Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (40 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.

Conwy Valley Railway Museum (40 miles)

Conwy

Conwy Valley Railway Museum A miniature railway takes you on a 10 minute trip around the beautifully landscaped grounds. If you are lucky you may see wild rabbits grazing by the pond. There is even a tunnel for the train to go through.

Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre (40 miles)

Conwy

Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre Indoor play facility within a leisure centre so the bigs can do sport while the smalls bounce about!

Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak (40 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!!!

Blackburn Ice Arena (40 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.

Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (40 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.

ZuuKidz (40 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.

Blackbrook Zoological Park (40 miles)

Winkhill

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

Little Rascals (40 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.

Waves Water Fun Centre (40 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.

Ramp City (40 miles)

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.

Conwy Suspension Bridge (40 miles)

Conwy

Conwy Suspension Bridge See how trade and travel brought Conwy to life and discover how a husband and wife kept Thomas Telford's bridge open every day of the year, whatever the weather.