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Family Days Out near to Preston
Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens (2 miles)
Preston
Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens Friendly working farm with year round special events as nature dictates, lamb feeding, chick holding, wetland bird festival and sheep shearing competitions!
Wacky Warehouse - Ancient Oak (5 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!!!
Giddy Kids Play Centre (6 miles)
Preston
Giddy Kids Play Centre Giddy Kids Play Centre - kids indoor playcentre in Preston
Safe Play Centre (6 miles)
Preston
Safe Play Centre Private hire personal service soft play for special needs children. Truly magical range of interactive equipment purpose designed.
Old Holly Farm (6 miles)
Garstang
Old Holly Farm Working organic dairy farm with great range of up close encounters with the farmyard animals and a play barn besides.
Lakeside SuperBowl Preston (6 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 (6 miles)
Preston
Little Lagoon at West View L C Colourful adventure soft play zone within a leisure centre.
Bowland Wild Boar Park (7 miles)
Preston
Bowland Wild Boar Park Enjoy a picnic and take a ramble in our beautiful wooded countryside, view Wild Boar, Longhorn cows and deer in our scenic Ribble Valley Park - plus lots more.
Mini Magees Party and Play Centre (7 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 (7 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.
Ribble Steam Railway (7 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.
Rascals Party and Play Centre (8 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!
Fired 4 U (8 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!
Lakeside Miniature Railway (8 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
Brockholes Nature Reserve (9 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.
Monkey Magic (9 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.
Turbary Woods (9 miles)
Preston
Turbary Woods Offers a unique collection of over 90 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species.
Thingamajigz (11 miles)
Poulton-le-Fylde
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Buddys Play (11 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.
Waves Water Fun Centre (12 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 (12 miles)
Blackburn
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery A fascinating collection of art which includes oils and watercolours, Japanese prints and Christian icons.
Cheeky Monkeys (12 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
Madhatters Play Cafe and Party (12 miles)
Cleveleys
Madhatters Play Cafe and Party Soft play in a safe environment for children any age up to 11 years old. Madhatters has a large 4 level play frame, with slides, ball pool, puzzles, spinners and many more fun ways to keep children entertained.
The West Lancashire Light Railway (12 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
Blackburn Ice Arena (12 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 (13 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.
Blackburn Bowlplex (13 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?
Kaos Indoor High Wire Adventure (13 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.
Aardvark Adventure Playbarn (13 miles)
Blackpool
Aardvark Adventure Playbarn A brand new indoor play area, on a 3 level play frame. Includes a 4 lane tiger slide, a zebra tube slide, ball pool with ball shower, football goals, basketball court, climbing frames, walkways, walk of faith, sensory area and much, much more.
Blackpool Zoo (13 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Zoo - is home to over 1500 animals of more than 400 species including big cats, giraffes, gorillas, elephants, orangutans and many more, providing a fantastic day out for everyone from 3 months to 103! You can even meet 32 dinosaurs in their superb prehistoric gardens. Great idea for family days out in Lancashire.
Ramp City (13 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.
Glazey Days (13 miles)
Fleetwood
Glazey Days Family friendly pottery studio who also offer children's parties. Unleash their creativity!
Clitheroe Castle Museum (13 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.
Blackpool Model Village and Gardens (13 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Model Village and Gardens An enchanting award winning attraction, set in over 2 acres of beautiful gardens with many water features. Stride like Gulliver in Lilliput through the village and marvel at the hundreds of hand crafted models that depict many scenes of life in miniature.
Beach and Marine Gardens (13 miles)
Flettwood
Beach and Marine Gardens Crazy golf, adventure play, pitch and putt, trampolines, inflatable castle and paddling pool, all on the beachside.
Lytham Hall (13 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.
4 Kids Play (13 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.
Stanley Park (13 miles)
Blackpool
Stanley Park There is a dazzling array of family events and attractions from model boats to a children's shuttle train and a tremendous range of sports facilities.
Splash at Riverside (13 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!
Farmer Parrs Animal World (13 miles)
Fleetwood
Farmer Parrs Animal World If ewe like animals ewe'll love Farmer Parrs! We have a large collection of farm and rare breed animals for you to meet. As well as a large museum and a pottery too. Animal shows, pony rides and tractor rides are included in our daily activities. We also have a play area, shop and cafe.
Lancaster Castle (14 miles)
Lancaster
Lancaster Castle Lancaster Castle - Still a working prison and court, it is still possible to visit this fascinating building by joining one of our popular hour-long guided tours, which usually include the Shire Hall with its collection of heraldry, the old cells and Hadrian’s Tower
Puddletown Pirates of Botany Bay (14 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.
Hippodome (14 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.
Lancaster Maritime Museum (14 miles)
Lancaster
Lancaster Maritime Museum The museum covers the maritime trade of Lancaster, the history of the port, the Lancaster Canal and the fishing industry of the Lune Estuary and Morecambe Bay using sound, smells, reconstructions and audiovisuals. Features include four restored local fishing vessels, and an aquarium.
1st Bowl Blackpool (14 miles)
Blackpool
1st Bowl Blackpool Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Blackpool Sea Life Centre (14 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Sea Life Centre Blackpool SEA LIFE Centre is home to one of the largest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. Discover a magical world under water including sharks, rays, seahorses and piranhas. Don’t miss our newest feature, “Jellyfish – Phantoms of the Deep!” An amazing all-weather family attraction!
Harrys (15 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.
Park View 4U Playing Fields (15 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 (15 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!
Blackpool Ice Arena (15 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Ice Arena Discover a COOL way to spend your day at the purpose built 455 sq m ice rink with theatre seating so those who don't wish to participate in skating can watch in comfort. The Arena also has a smaller ice rink - the Arosa Ice Rink at over 4.6 sq m which is available for public skating and private hire.
Wellybobs (15 miles)
Darwen
Wellybobs Wildlife, arts and crafts, sing alongs, Ladybug garden, adventure playground with zippy swing: a really good range.
Sandcastle Waterworld (15 miles)
Blackpool
Sandcastle Waterworld Have you experienced one of the World’s Largest and Wildest Premier Indoor Waterparks? Blackpool’s award winning Sandcastle Waterpark is a fantastic tropical adventure full of heart-stopping rides, water chutes with undulating twists and turns, cascading water features and tranquil glittering pools. Our many amazing rides and fantastic water fun are just the ticket for an exhilarating family day out!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (15 miles)
Blackpool
Blackpool Pleasure Beach There's something for everyone at Pleasure Beach with over 125 breathtaking rides, attractions and shows including the spectacular Hot Ice Show. Top thrill rides include the Big One, the UK's tallest fastest rollercoaster. NEW FOR 2011 NICKELODEON LAND with amazing rides and attractions for all ages including SpongeBob's Splash Bash, Dora's World Voyage.
Playtime Soft Play Centre (15 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.
Clown Around (15 miles)
Chorley
Clown Around Clown Around - kids indoor play centre with great play structure
Oswaldtwistle Mills (15 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.
Happy Daze Play And Party Centre (15 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!
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (15 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.
Battlefield Live Pennine (16 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 (16 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!
Accrington Superbowl (16 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!
Megazone Laser Adventure (16 miles)
Morecambe
Megazone Laser Adventure Experience the ultimate laser adventure with the ultimate laser gear.
Rufford Old Hall (16 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.
Happy Mount Park (16 miles)
Morecambe
Happy Mount Park Activities for all ages including play areas, swingboats, miniature railway, bowling green, miniature golf, putting green, crazy golf, paddling pool, trampolines, roundabout, multi-purpose sports surface, Japanese garden, cafe, ice cream kiosk and picnic area
Johnnys Fun Factory (16 miles)
Morecombe
Johnnys Fun Factory Indoor play centre for kids based in Morecambe. Fun for kids to play to their hearts' content.
Little Treasures (16 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
Playmates Childrens Play Centre (16 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!
Windmill Animal Farm (17 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.
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre (17 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!
WWT Martin Mere (18 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.
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.
The Scarborough Spa Express (19 miles)
Carnforth
The Scarborough Spa Express A Wonderful Family Day Out. What better way to enjoy North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, visit the historic city of York or the seaside town of Scarborough, than by travelling aboard a vintage steam hauled train?
The Cambrian Steam Train (19 miles)
Carnforth
The Cambrian Steam Train Travel by steam in traditional carriages from Machynlleth to Porthmadog. Sit back and view beautiful Cardigan Bay on one side and the mountains of Snowdonia on the other. A day for all the family to relax and discover the magnificent Cambrian Coast, with countless leisure activities along the way.
Pots U Paint (19 miles)
Burscough
Pots U Paint Family friendly pottery painting studio with educational and special needs assistance available.
Runamok (19 miles)
Rossendale
Runamok Multicoloured multitiered adventure soft play with dedicated baby play area and cafe.
Premier Bowl and Laser Southport (19 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.
The Craftwork Studio (19 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.
Model Railway Village (19 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.
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (19 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!
Dunes Splash World (19 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!
Formby Beach (20 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.
Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star (20 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!
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre (20 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
1st Bowl Burnley (20 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!
Thompson Park and Miniature Railway (20 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.
Haigh Country Park (20 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.
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool (20 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
AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton (20 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!
Pendle Witches Mystery Trail (20 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!
Barrowford Park (21 miles)
Barrowford
Barrowford Park Large park with putting green, two children's playgrounds and a wetland area with ducks.
Greenlands Farm Village (21 miles)
Carnforth
Greenlands Farm Village You can pet storybook farm animals, ride a horse and trap, pedal a mini tractor (size permitting!), lark about in a straw play barn and picnic by the paddocks. We also have a 4 storey soft play centre for toddlers to 12yr olds to enjoy.
Ski Rossendale (21 miles)
Rawtenstall
Ski Rossendale Kids Club runs on Saturday Mornings at Ski Rossendale - there are classes for snowboarders and skiers.
Smithills Open Farm (21 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 (21 miles)
Bolton
Moss Bank Park Popular park with large play area for children, fairground rides, mini steam train and gardens
Towneley Hall Museum (21 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!
Nye Bevan Pool (22 miles)
Skelmersdale
Nye Bevan Pool Offering standard swimming fare with a diving pool and two diving boards for public use.
Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve (22 miles)
Carnforth
Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve Deer, butterflies and a great range of birds to enjoy as you picnic, hike the trails and check out the coastal lagoon. Free Wildlife Explorer backpacks available. Family events run in the holidays.
Happy Hippos Play Centre (22 miles)
Ormskirk
Happy Hippos Play Centre Multi tiered colourful play structure with oodles of fun features and a separate baby toddler area.
Bolton Steam Museum (22 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.
Rumble Tumble Playcentre (22 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
AMF Wigan (22 miles)
Wigan
AMF Wigan Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
4Kids (22 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.
Queens Park (22 miles)
Bolton
Queens Park Fabulous outdoor play park, sand, diggers, great climbing frames, mazes, sculptures, picnic areas and ducks in the lake.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (22 miles)
Carnforth
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail The famous Waterfalls Trail has some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England. the trail is 4.5 miles/8 kilometres through ancient oak woodland and magnificent Dales scenery via a series of spectacular waterfalls and geological features.
The Play Barn at Settle (23 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn at Settle A great indoor soft play centre in the Yorkshire Dales where your children can run wild in a safe and friendly environment while you can relax in our comfortable seating and cafe area. We pride ourselves on our homemade food.
The Play Barn (23 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn - offers a space where parents and children will have a fun time, whilst the children are scrambling over the adventure course or testing their climbing skills on the climbing wall having fun in the spooky maze or perhaps sliding down the twisting slide.
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (23 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.
Ainsdale Beach (23 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.
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool (23 miles)
Ingleton
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool Community run heated lido open 29th May to 4th September. Worth looking out for their fun special events!
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (23 miles)
Milnthorpe
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Lakeland's Wildlife Discovery Centre is a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive 'hands-on' displays, which take you through 3,000 million years of evolution and follow the development of life on Earth - from magic molecules to mischeivous monkeys.
Kids@Play (23 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.
Ingleborough Cave (23 miles)
Clapham
Ingleborough Cave Until 1837 the secrets of Ingleborough Cave were hidden behind large natural calcite dams behind which water had ponded, submerging much of the passage beyond. These were broken down following a flood, to reveal a wonderland of sculpted passages and beautiful cave formations which have been delighting our visitors ever since.
White Scar Cave (23 miles)
Ingleton
White Scar Cave The longest show cave in Britain. The guided tour takes 80 minutes and covers one mile. See underground streams and waterfalls, and the massive ice-age cavern. Café, shop, large on-site car park. Picnic area. Spectacular location in Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Animal Quackers Park Farm (24 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.
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park (24 miles)
Skipton
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park Award winning family fun rain or shine! Animal encounters, glorious countryside, make friends with friendly farm animals and take part in a range of seasonal hands-on activities and demonstrations. Climb aboard the 4WD Farm Safari to the Deer Park, hitch a ride in a giant caterpillar and let the kids loose in the Wizzick Play Barn.
Join in with lamb and calf feeding daily plus Junior Quad Bikes
Duckys Park Farm (24 miles)
Grange over Sands
Duckys Park Farm There's plenty to do at Ducky's. Meet a large variety of animals and enjoy hands on petting, have a go at the farm trail and play on the trampolines and huge indoor play frame with separate toddlers area.
The Station House Pottery (24 miles)
Carnforth
The Station House Pottery Choose from a wide selection of white ceramic items, and personalise them with special paint, which when baked in our oven, is fixed, food and dishwasher safe. From spoon rests to teapots, and pencil holders to vases, all you need to add is your own colourful imagination.
Burrs Activity Centre (24 miles)
Bury
Burrs Activity Centre Canoeing - Archery -Kayaking - -Rafting - Climbing on the indoor climbing wall - -Abseiling - Team building and problem solving - Orienteering
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.
Lakeland Miniature Village (24 miles)
Grange-over-Sands
Lakeland Miniature Village Over 140buildings made from local Coniston slate. Houses, farms and barns create the Lakeland landscape. Under construction is our new Japanese Tea House overlooking our Japanese Garden.
Three Sisters Race Circuit (25 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.
East Lancashire Railway (25 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.
The Fusilier Museum (25 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.
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.
AMF Bury (25 miles)
Bury
AMF Bury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Lakeland Motor Museum (25 miles)
Grange-over-Sands
Lakeland Motor Museum Over 30,000 motoring related exhibits including many reminiscent rarities, tastefully presented in a rather quaint former Shire Horse Stables and courtyard setting.
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.
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.
Funtastic (26 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 (26 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 Park Leisure Centre (27 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness
The Park Leisure Centre The Park Leisure Centre has two pools, both heated to a warm 29 degrees C. The Main Pool is a 25m, six lane deck pool that ranges in depth from 0.9m to 2.0m. The Leisure Pool is free form with a wave machine, water Cannons and an exciting 20m water slide.
Climbing at Park Leisure Centre (27 miles)
Barrow In Furness
Climbing at Park Leisure Centre For proficient climbers only, age matters less than competency, and you must bring your own equipment. So we're guessing not under six!
Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion (27 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!!
LazerZone (28 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness
LazerZone The interactive LazerZone arena offers kids an exciting place to play where they will enjoy a multi level indoor maze with special effects and themed zones.
The Custom House (28 miles)
Barrow in Furness
The Custom House An indoor play area for the little ones with laser zone for over 8s, historical architecture and a great restaurant. Get going!
Fun Time (28 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.
The Dock Museum (28 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness
The Dock Museum explore the fascinating history of Barrow-in-Furness, and discover how it grew from a tiny 19th Century hamlet to the biggest iron and steel centre in the world, and a major ship-building force, in just 40 years + kids adventure playground.
Wacky Warehouse - Owl and Pussycat (28 miles)
Barrow-In-Furness
Wacky Warehouse - Owl and Pussycat - following the tried and tested formula of great kids soft play structure with balls and slides and loads of climbing things, so the kids can have a great time running themselves ragged, while you put you feel up with a nice cup of refreshment - jobs a good 'un!!
Tenpin Liverpool (28 miles)
Liverpool
Tenpin Liverpool Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Rampworx (28 miles)
Liverpool
Rampworx Friendly indoor skateboarding and BMX facility, with coaching classes available if you don't know where to start!
Treasure Island Soft Play (28 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.
Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio (28 miles)
St Helens
Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio Family friendly pottery painting studio with a great selection and a helpful attitude.
World of Glass (28 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.
Prendoolys (28 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!
South Lakes Wild Animal Park (28 miles)
Dalton-in-Furness
South Lakes Wild Animal Park Prepare to be truly amazed with penguins, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, kangaroos, lemurs, monkeys and much much more – you will not experience anything like this anywhere else in the UK!
Matrix Superbowl (29 miles)
Skipton
Matrix Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling. They have ramps and gutter rails available so that all ages and abilities can play, including those with disabilities.
Heaton Park (29 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 (29 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
Coffee and Clay (29 miles)
Skipton
Coffee and Clay Paint-your-own pottery cafe, offering fun for the whole family. Choose from plates, mugs, bowls, piggy banks or many other items. Capture your baby's precious hand and footprints, make unique gifts or just drop in and have a go!
Skipton Castle (29 miles)
Skipton
Skipton Castle Come and explore one of England's most complete medieval castles with over 900 years of turbulent history. Climb to the top of the Watchtower; descend to the dungeon. Picnic areas, licensed tearooms, shop with a notable book section, plant sales. A great day out in any season.
Fun Planet (30 miles)
Keighley
Fun Planet Playcentre with great play frame for the kids to run themselves ragged on
Aerial Extreme (30 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!
Knowsley Safari Park (30 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.
Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe (30 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.
Jungle Parc (30 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.
Croxteth Hall and County Park (30 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).
Rice Lane City Farm (30 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.
Lakes Aquarium (31 miles)
Ulverston
Lakes Aquarium See things that swim, things that fly and things that bite!Lakes Aquarium allows you to visit the lakes of the world, along with those a little closer to home- making it a captivating centrepiece to the Lake District. Walk through our incredible underwater tunnel, home of the breath taking diving ducks.
Windermere Lake Cruises (31 miles)
Newby Bridge
Windermere Lake Cruises Windermere Lake Cruises - no.7 in the official tourist board attractions in the UK - so must be good!! Great idea for family days out in the Lake District.
Chill Factore (31 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.
Airkix Indoor Skydiving (31 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!
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (31 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
Happy Hours Indoor Play (31 miles)
Liverpool Street
Happy Hours Indoor Play Bridges, ramps and slides - all good fun for the smaller person looking to let off steam
Happy Dayz (31 miles)
Liverpool
Happy Dayz Classic, bright, soft adventure play, with cafe and seating. Also do parties.
Paradise Island Adventure Golf (31 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 (31 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 (31 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!
Legoland Discovery Centre (31 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 Jungle - Wild Play and Party (31 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.
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (31 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.
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd (31 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
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.
Museum of Transport (32 miles)
Cheetham Hill
Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.
Little Monsters Mayhem (32 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.
Gullivers World (32 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.
Holme Open Farm (32 miles)
Sedbergh
Holme Open Farm Child friendly open farm with a very hands on approach, giving children chance to touch, hold and feed as many different types of animal as possible.
The Lowry (32 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.
Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway (32 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!!
Daytona Karting (32 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.
Big Apple Bowl and Laser Quest (32 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!
New Palace and Adventureland (32 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.
Dalescre8PaintaPot (32 miles)
Grassington
Dalescre8PaintaPot At Dalescre8PaintaPot you can have fun by choosing and painting a pot with special paints and we glaze and fire it. Mum and Dad can join in too or have a relaxing coffee while you create.
Perfect for presents or to keep and to remind you of the fun you had.
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.
Awesome Walls Climbing Liverpool (32 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.
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.
Manchester United Museum and Tour (32 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.
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester (32 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.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Liverpool (32 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!
Museum of Science and Industry (32 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.
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!
Greater Manchester Police Museum (33 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.
Fun2B (33 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.
Opera House and Palace Theatre (33 miles)
Manchester
Opera House and Palace Theatre Great pantomimes and plays are staged throughout the year aimed specifically at children and families
Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink (33 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.
Jungle Fun (33 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.
World Museum Liverpool (33 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.
Wallasey Beach (33 miles)
Wallasey
Wallasey Beach Good for swimming and kitesurfing though pay heed to the restrictions; lighthouse, fort and museum nearby.
Victoria Gallery and Museum (33 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.
Projekts Indoor Skatepark (33 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.
Williamson Tunnels (33 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.
Speedkarting Warrington (33 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.
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.
Manchester Aquatics Centre (33 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!
Kiddly Beanz (33 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.
Liverpool War Museum (33 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.
Lakeland Climbing Centre (33 miles)
Kendal
Lakeland Climbing Centre Get your first taste of climbing in their unique centre with it's great indoor wall, on one of our beginners courses, taster sessions or with an experienced friend. There are a wide range of regular sessions and clubs for young people from 6 years upwards.
The Manchester Museum (34 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.
Underwater Street (34 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 café provide the perfect venue for a family day out.
Spaceport (34 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 (34 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.
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (34 miles)
Skipton
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Travel between Embsay station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at Bolton Abbey. Your journey takes you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Hesketh Farm Park (34 miles)
Skipton
Hesketh Farm Park Hesketh Farm Park is part of a 600 acre working farm situated in one of the most picturesque areas of the Yorkshire Dales; Bolton Abbey.
Crackpots (34 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.
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (34 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.
Beatles Story (34 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 (34 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 (34 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.
Widnes Superbowl at The Hive (34 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.
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre (34 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!
Manchester Climbing Centre (34 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!
Pottery Corner (34 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
Picture House Woolton (34 miles)
Liverpool
Picture House Woolton Traditional cinema offering children's matinees with a good old fashioned ice cream interval!
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (34 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.
Sefton Park (34 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.
Europa Pools (35 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.
Antz in your Pantz (35 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
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (35 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.
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!
Lifestyles Garston (36 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
Go Ape! Grizedale (36 miles)
Hawkshead
Go Ape! Grizedale 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.
Debdale Outdoor Centre (36 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.
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (36 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!!!
Bowness on Windermere Treasure Hunt (36 miles)
Bowness
Bowness on Windermere Treasure Hunt Looking for a fun and interesting way to explore Cumbria? Don't just wander around aimlessly, do a Treasure Trail! These fun treasure hunts will teach you fascinating facts about the area and show you some beautiful scenery. Enjoy a fun family walk in the fresh air and solve an intriguing mystery at the same time.
The Skate Station (36 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!
Big Blue Frog (36 miles)
Halifax
Big Blue Frog Huge indoor play facility with slides, ball cannon, sports area and dedicated under 5 area.
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens (36 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!
Sportsman Inn and Leisure (36 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.
Funtown Liverpool (36 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.
Electric Bowl (36 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.
Silver Blades Ice Rink (36 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.
The World of Beatrix Potter (36 miles)
Bowness-on-Windermere
The World of Beatrix Potter The World of Beatrix Potter is a magical attraction for all the family. Inside all 23 Peter Rabbitâ„¢ tales are brought to life with sights, sounds and even smells. Outdoors you can explore the delightful new Peter Rabbitâ„¢ Garden. Our family-friendly Tea Room serves the freshest produce from the garden and our shops are packed with Peter Rabbitâ„¢ gifts.
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (36 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.
Climb 365 (36 miles)
Lake District
Climb 365 - offer family adventure days which are specifically designed around the ages, abilities and needs of your family
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre (36 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.
Wythenshawe Park Farm (36 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 (36 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
Halifax Swimming Pool (36 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.
The Fun Depot (36 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.
Eureka! The National Children's Museum (36 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.
Go Kids Play Centre (36 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.
Shibden Hall (36 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.
Ilkley Toy Museum (37 miles)
Ilkley
Ilkley Toy Museum The many exhibits feature dolls, dolls houses, teddy bears, tin plate toys, lead figures and a selection of games together with wooden and paper toys. Dating from 350BC to the present day the exhibits include this 1940's English working model fairground.
Ilkley Pool and Lido (37 miles)
Ilkley
Ilkley Pool and Lido Heated indoor and outdoor pools with other sporting opportunities on site to pre book. Lido open May to September.
Halton Miniature Railway (37 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.
Speke Hall (37 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.
Sue's Madhouse (37 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.
Laser Quest (37 miles)
Manchester
Laser Quest Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.
Tenpin Parrs Wood (37 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 (37 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 (37 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.
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway (37 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.
Jimmy G's Playcentre (37 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.
Salt Pots Ceramic Studio (38 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.
Anchorsawayplay (38 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
Kidz-a-loud (38 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 (38 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 (38 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.
Adventure World (38 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
Shipley Pool (38 miles)
Shipley
Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.
GO Bowling Shipley (38 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.
Stockley Farm (38 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.
Coniston Treasure Trail (38 miles)
Coniston
Coniston Treasure Trail Coniston Treasure Trail is a fantastic way to explore the stunning countryside of Beatrix Potter whilst enjoying a walk in the fresh air.
Thurstaston Nature Reserve (38 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.
KK5 Indoor Playcentre (38 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.
Air Raid Shelters (38 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 (38 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!
Hat Works (39 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.
Tenpin Stockport (39 miles)
Stockport
Tenpin Stockport Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Funizuz Play Centre (39 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.
Predator Experience (39 miles)
Lake DIstrict
Predator Experience Not a falconry centre, and are not open to causal visitors. They specialise in pre-booked interactive experiences for the adventurous of spirit, and those who are just fascinated by birds of prey!
Hyde Leisure Pool (39 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.
Hilbre Islands (39 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.
Vernon Park Museum (39 miles)
Stockport
Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (39 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 (39 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.
Manchester Airport Tour Centre (39 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
Tatton Park (39 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.
National Media Museum (39 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 (39 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.
Church Farm (39 miles)
Wirral
Church Farm Organic food, friendly animals, beautiful views, fun family events: come and enjoy the Church Farm experience!
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer (39 miles)
Ilkley
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer The UK's award winning soft play and activity centre for children. 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!
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (39 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.
ROKT Climbing Gym (40 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.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Bradford (40 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!
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (40 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.
LaserZone (40 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.
St Leonards Farm Park (40 miles)
Bradford
St Leonards Farm Park The farm has lots of different animals, some of which you can feed. Visit our play areas, especially the popular straw playbarn, with its tunnels and swing ropes; small animal enclosure; listed barns and buildings; picnic areas, nature footpaths, gift shop and the tea room. Tractor and Trailor rides.
Thanks for all the great things to do in Preston with kids you keep sending in.
Now the school half term is upon us are with winter and the christmas holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Lancashire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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