Things to do in the North West with kids


Visiting the North West offers a diverse array of experiences. Begin in Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles, where the Beatles Story Museum and the vibrant Albert Dock await. Explore Manchester's cultural scene at the Manchester Art Gallery and historic sites like Castlefield.

Delve into Chester's Roman heritage, wandering its well-preserved walls and marveling at Chester Cathedral. Nature lovers can't miss the Lake District, with its stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. History buffs will enjoy York, with its medieval walls and iconic York Minster. And for seaside fun, head to Blackpool for its famous illuminations and lively amusement parks.

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Chester Zoo
Attraction
Adults £33

Chester Zoo

A renowned conservation-focused zoo, featuring diverse wildlife exhibits and initiatives for species preservation.

Atherton Indoor Range
Activity
From £1

Atherton Indoor Range

A friendly all weather, all year, heated indoor range/club for airguns under 12ft lbs, FAC air rifles, and .22 Rimfire.

Beacon Fell Country Park
Attraction
Free

Beacon Fell Country Park

271 acres of woodland, moorland and farmland teeming with wildlife and adventure.

Nerf Centre Liverpool
Activity
From £10

Nerf Centre Liverpool

Fully padded crash mat walls, flooring and obstacles ensuring your very own little soldier can do all the commando rolls and army crawls he or she wants.

Forest of Bowland
Attraction
Free

Forest of Bowland

Welcome to the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and to a unique and captivating part of the countryside.

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Attraction
Adults £15.50

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

WWT Martin Mere is a wetland nature reserve in Burscough, Lancashire offering visitors of all ages and abilities a host of wildlife encounters.

Lock Down Escape
Activity
From £16

Lock Down Escape

Lock Down Escape is one of the UK's top rated escape games room. If you've got what it takes then proceed.

Chill factorE
Activity
Adults from £20

Chill factorE

Learn the basics of snowboarding, enhance your ski skills or host an unforgettable snow-themed party. The UKs longest indoor real snow slope.

Adventure Now
Activity
From £10

Adventure Now

Exhilerating outdoor activities in Manchester. From quad biking to axe throwing, pistol shooting to throwing angels.

Hover Force
Activity
From £25

Hover Force

The North West's ultimate activity day out. Hovercraft racing, off-road karting, mud buggies, axe throwing and a shooting range.

Virtual Hideout Manchester
Activity
From £38

Virtual Hideout Manchester

Virtual Hideout is Manchester's Virtual Reality Gaming Centre. Never experienced VR before? Now's your chance! Step into a whole new world of VR gaming.

Bounce House Inflatable Theme Park
Activity
From £12

Bounce House Inflatable Theme Park

Bounce House is packed with high slides, assault course, jump bags, trampolines and so much MORE! We are Located only 1 mile from Liverpools City Centre

Cheshire Aqua Park
Activity
From £15

Cheshire Aqua Park

Cheshire Aquapark is a fabulous wet, wild and fun day out with the wipeout style water park assault course.