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Things to do in North West

Across North West there are 1,152 days out recorded in 14 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. Wigan has the most to choose from, followed by Salford and Liverpool.

The mix includes 877 free to visit, 187 indoor and 942 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in North West include Greenacres Animal Park, Chester Zoo, Walton Hall Zoo, Wild Wings Birds of Prey and Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in North West

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Queens Road Park and Thackeray Forest Park.
    556 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Whiz Kids Softplay and Black Diamond Park.
    222 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Baha'i Garden and Kitchen Garden.
    64 places
  4. 04
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Carden Park Golf Club and Vicars Cross Golf Club.
    47 places
  5. 05
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Bicycle Museum and Museum Of Policing In Cheshire.
    45 places
  6. 06
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Shaws Amusements and Namco Funscape.
    35 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in North West?

This guide maps 1,152 places to visit across North West, spread across 14 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in North West?

Recognisable names in North West include Greenacres Animal Park, Chester Zoo, Walton Hall Zoo and Wild Wings Birds of Prey. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in North West?

877 of the places listed for North West are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in North West on a rainy day?

187 indoor options are recorded across North West — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on North West kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.