A hub of industry, there are plenty of great things to do in Bradford for an educational and fun family day out.
The Bradford Industrial Museum is on the site of a former mill and shows how mill workers lived and worked throughout history. Marvel at the old-fashioned clunky looking machinery and imagine what it would’ve been like to work in the mill, where the noise would’ve been so loud it drowned out your own thoughts. See photos and and equipment that depict working life in a time gone by.
Movie lovers will enjoy the National Media Museum. Find your favourite moment in film or TV, have a go at creating your own storyboard and make a mini movie in the animation studio to remember your Bradford family day out.
There are plenty of play spaces for smaller children too. Geronimo's is 9,000sq ft. of fun featuring cargo nets, slides, climbing frames and more. Toddlers have their own dedicated space for stress free and fun play and there’s a café. The Richard Dunn Sports Centre has a pool with waterslide and tyre ride, have a game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl or take the whole family ice-skating at Bradford Ice Rink.

Discover the unique Narrow Gauge Steam Railway at Sherwood Forest! Ride 5 eighths scale locomotives & coaches, see level crossings & tunnel, plus view the engine up close. Enjoy the charm of shining brass & the smell of steam!

Explore Playhouse Gainsborough for endless fun! Suitable for all ages with a giant astra slide, rope bridges, sky glide and a toddler area. Relax in the coffee shop while the kids play!

Explore Jellybeans Widnes; multi level adventure play frame, spooky room, sports ball zone, supervised climbing wall and electric go kart track! Perfect for kids & parents - safety controlled with CCTV.

"Explore Park View 4U Playing Fields! Challenge yourself with the play equipment, BMX track, skate park & trim trail. Free car park & something for all ages!"

Explore Acorn Farm! See animals, go on horse rides, explore the woods, pet bunnies, feed animals and more!

Come to Playmania with the kids for an unforgettable experience! 3 levels of fun activities like bish bash bags, rope bridges, ball pool & skyglider. Plus a toddler and baby area!

Jump, flip and fly at i-Jump Trampoline Park. Conquer 55 interconnected trampolines, monkey hoops, battle beam and more. Even pint-sized bouncers have dedicated i-Tots sessions.

Explore the past at Crich Tramway Village! Take a vintage tram ride, explore the exhibitions and the woodland walk.

Feel the thrill of the race at Raceway Kart Centre Gainsborough! Adults & kids (min 130cm) can experience the adrenaline of outdoor karting. Suitable even for first-timers & experienced racers. Wet-track racing & helpful staff to help you win!

Spend a fun family day outdoors! Welton Waters Adventure Centre offers a huge range of activities- from paddle boarding to wall climbing. Try something new like raft building & off-road biking or hone existing skills like orienteering & bushcraft. All ages & abilities welcome!

Explore the miniature world at Play Avenue! Kids can try out jobs and activities in the tiny town, or relax at the indoor beach. Let them explore their creativity with props, costumes and more!

Explore nature and play activities at Phoenix Park Runcorn! Climb, skate, swing, slide and more while discovering an array of habitats. Pre-book nature activities at the visitors centre.

Experience the joys of childhood at Sherwood Forest Fun Park! Ride the roller coaster, take a spin on the tea cups, or explore the indoor arcade.

Play and Bee is a unique indoor role play area for children 0-7yrs.

Experience birds of prey and owls up close at Vale Royal Falconry Centre! Enjoy hands-on experiences, learn about their natural behaviours & habitats, attend flying demonstrations & photograph them!

Explore Fell End Nature Reserve with your family! Go for a stroll and spot local wildlife, observe them from a hide, or try your hand at some photography. Perfect for nature lovers!

Climb aboard Halton Miniature Railway and Enjoy the journey a Saturday/Sunday ride a 1mile long railway

Explore Fuzzy Ed's Salt Cellar! Adventure play for little ones, outdoor play area for older kids & a family-friendly restaurant!

Explore Lytham Hall, a grand Georgian house and historic park. Discover hand-painted wallpaper, chandeliers, wooded areas & lily pond.

Relax and soak up the sun at Lytham St Anne's Beach! Enjoy donkey rides, a Victorian pier, playgrounds, beach snacks, and beach huts!