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    Best National Parks In Blackpool

    We've rounded up the best national parks in Blackpool in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 11 Blackpool national parks to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the national parks we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Fairy Glen Valley

    • Wigan
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Fairy Glen is a magnificent green valley located just above the rural village of Appley Bridge. The picturesque woodland with its spectacular waterfa...

    All Ages

    19.9 mi

    Fell End Nature Reserve

    • Milnthorpe
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Enjoy a good family day out in nature? Then Fell End Nature Reserve is a great place for you to visit! Go for a leisurely stroll through the reserve...

    Ages 4+

    28.1 mi

    Queens Park

    • Bolton
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Queens Park If you are looking for a traditional town park, look no further. You can enjoy the parks pretty ornamental garden areas, or sit back and...

    All Ages

    29.4 mi

    Sefton Park

    • Liverpool
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Sefton Park has a good size children's play area which features swings, a decent slide, cool climbing frames, a round about, spring mobile ride on an...

    All Ages

    30.4 mi

    Sale Water Park

    • Sale
    • Outdoor
    • Lakes

    How about a relaxing day out in the countryside? Take the kids to Sale Water Park and enjoy a day by the a lake. Venture into the parkland and explor...

    All Ages

    40.8 mi

    Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre

    • Rochdale
    • Outdoor
    • Lakes

    Fancy a day out in nature? Head off to Hollingworth Lake Country Park and enjoy the great outdoors with the kids. Soak in the stunning scenery, have...

    All Ages

    40.8 mi

    Hardcastle Craggs(1)

    • Hebden Bridge
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Hardcastle Craggs is a National Trust beauty spot of with more than 160 hectares of unspoilt woodland and riverside walking just awaiting for you to...

    Ages 4+

    41.8 mi

    Daisy Nook Country Park

    • Oldham
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Daisy Nook Country Park is set within 40 hectares of landscape with a beautiful lake, canal and woodlands. This stunning spot is great for bird watch...

    All Ages

    43.4 mi


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    Lake District National Park

    • Windermere
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Love nature? You’re bound to spend days on end exploring Lake District National Park! With 912 square miles of stunning valleys, lakes, coastlines an...

    All Ages

    44.5 mi

    Ogden Water Country Park

    • Halifax
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    Sometimes you just need to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life, which is what you can do at Ogden Water Country Park. This local nature...

    All Ages

    46.6 mi

    RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve

    • Llandudno Junction
    • Outdoor
    • National Parks

    If your kids love all things creepy and crawly, RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve has plenty for them to explore. Slap those wellies on and get good and mudd...

    Ages 0-12

    48.9 mi

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