Kids Fun Activities Lancashire

Lancashire Infantry Museum
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Lancashire Infantry Museum
Regimental Museum with outstanding opportunities for children to dress up in helmets, uniforms, handle safe equipment, colouring sheets, jigsaws design a medal and see videos. Free admission, Open 10 - 4 Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday. Special schools programmeS . Free parking. Photo ID is needed as this is a military site. Photo driving...
Ribble Steam Railway
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Ribble Steam Railway
Visit the Ribble Steam Railway for steam train rides along our line. The three mile return trip includes crossing the dock swing bridge (a unique feature on our line) and then along the bank of the River Ribble, giving interesting views of the City of Preston. Train Rides leave from the museum platform on the hour at 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500...
Westview Leisure Centre Climbing
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Westview Leisure Centre Climbing
Climbing times and prices Monday - Friday     9.00am - 10.00pm Saturday and Sunday     9.00am - 9.00pm Adult     £6.50 Junior     £4.20 SPA/CWA instructor*     £3.50 OAP     £4.70 In order to climb during public sessions at West View...
The Preston Spy Mission Treasure Trail
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The Preston Spy Mission Treasure Trail
On this Trail you must look for the answers to clues that are scattered around the beautiful parks and gardens which are just a short stroll from Preston city centre. Set largely well away from the city's busy streets, this Trail is ideal for kids of all ages! Solve the puzzle and you may win a prize! The city's Avenham and Miller Parks are two...
Fired 4 U The Paint Your Own Pottery
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Fired 4 U The Paint Your Own Pottery
Fired 4 U the paint your own pottery studio welcomes all ages to come and enjoy many ceramic based activities in our studio  here in Walton le Dale, Preston, providing you with fun and relaxation all at the same time.
Fired 4 U The Paint Your Own Pottery
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Fired 4 U The Paint Your Own Pottery
Fired 4 U the paint your own pottery studio welcomes all ages to come and enjoy many ceramic based activities in our studio here in Walton le Dale, Preston, providing you with fun and relaxation all at the same time. Not painted pottery before? We are always happy to show you how to get the best from our paints & decorating tools. Even the...
Lakeside Miniature Railway
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Lakeside Miniature Railway
The Far Tottering and Oyster Creek Branch Railway was a pleasure railway in Battersea Pleasure Gardens. It was originally constructed in relation to Festival of Britain events on the South Bank. The railway is open 11am - 5pm Weekends from Easter (including Easter Monday) Then daily from July 1st until October 25th The design of the railways...
Brockholes Nature Reserve
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Brockholes Nature Reserve
Everyone is welcome at Brockholes. Whether you’re a naturalist or a beginner, we have something for you to enjoy and lots of chances for you to get close to nature! Youngsters are flocking to Brockholes, and it looks like they will be hanging around for a while. The young Sand Martins are moving in – and nesting – in the...
The Crafty Potter
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The Crafty Potter
We are a pottery painting studio with a huge choice of bisque to paint. We also have two potters wheels and clay making activities. You can make a bear, name it and take it home with you in a backpack. We are a family run business with an emphasis on fun and value for money. We pride ourselves on a flexible approach and listening to our...
Go Create
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Go Create
Go Create! Is a fun filled day out for children that gives them the freedom to unleash their arty side. It really doesn’t matter if they are a budding Picasso or they simply like to splash paint around and make a mess. Inside Go Create you will be delighted by our child friendly decor. We have child friendly sized tables and chairs...
Waves Water Fun Centre
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Waves Water Fun Centre
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. The centre also runs a full exercise class programme, catering for all your fitness needs.
Boulder UK
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Boulder UK
Boulder UK is home to one of the best climbing facilities in the country and is managed by top British climbers. We offer taster sessions and parties for you and your family to come and have a go at bouldering. Bouldering is a form of climbing without ropes which challenges the climber to make more technical and powerful moves. There is...
The West Lancashire Light Railway
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The West Lancashire Light Railway
The West Lancashire Light Railway is a two foot gauge passenger carrying railway located in the village of Hesketh Bank midway between Preston and the resort of Southport. The line features a number of interesting locomotives and other railway equipment brought together from industrial lines in the immediate locality, from elsewhere in Great...
Blackburn Bowlplex
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Blackburn Bowlplex
Bowlplex is the best place to be this summer for unbeatable family fun and great value for money, not to mention some fantastic daytime offers. There's no saying who's going to win the game at tenpin bowling (until at least halfway through!) and that's part of what kids love about it: with the automated bumpers, rolling ramp and light balls,...
Blackburn Ice Arena
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Blackburn Ice Arena
Whether you're looking for a fun family day out or you've set your sights on being the next olympic gold medal skater, Blackburn Ice Arena has it all. As the North West's Regional Centre of Ice Skating Excellence, this premier ice skating facility offers something for everyone. With year round skating, disco sessions for both juniors and...
Laser Land
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Laser Land
Laser tag is the cool zero combat game sweeping the country! Players don infra red laser equipment and enter an atmospheric arena, with the simple aim of zapping the others before they zap you. And after! The missions vary between solo quests and team efforts so you can choose a playing style that suits your numbers and confidence levels. ...
Splash at Riverside
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Splash at Riverside
Swimming is a fun, healthy activity which improves mental and physical health, add this to our aim to provide a secure, safe and fun environment for children and adults alike, we feel that everyone will acheive the best from their time at Splash.
Junction4 Skatepark
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Junction4 Skatepark
Junction4 is a purpose built 7000 sq ft fully air conditioned indoor facility for the public. We have an onsite shop (the cellblock BMX) a large chill out room with a pool table and soft furnishings and free car parking. Inside the park we have a bespoke bowl with ‘oververt’ and a ‘wall ride’, a ‘jump box’,...
Park View 4U Playing Fields
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Park View 4U Playing Fields
Park View 4U Playing Fields Lytham St Annes Lancashire FY8
The Alabaster Jar Paint Your Own Pottery
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The Alabaster Jar Paint Your Own Pottery
The Alabaster Jar is an independently run paint your own pottery studio in Chorley, Lancashire. We provide a large selection of pottery blanks for you to choose from; suitable for all ages from babies and toddlers, up to teens and adults. When you’ve chosen an item, whether an animal figurine or a piece of tableware, our friendly staff...
Pharaohs Play and Party Centre - Chorley
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Pharaohs Play and Party Centre - Chorley
Let your child be ‘edutained on ….. Pharaohs uniquely themed play structures Large 3-Lane Speed Slide and 2 tube slides Missile Aim, Mummy & Snake Pits Pharaohs New Ice Rink Pharaohs is unique in being the only play centre in the country to have its own permanent ice rink! The facility has been accredited by none...
Battlefield Live Pennine
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Battlefield Live Pennine
Battlefield LIVE Pennine is the most authentic combat simulation experience short of joining the military! Our sophisticated gaming guns use harmless infra red; so there are no projectiles, no bruises and it is completely safe. Anyone over 8 years old can experience this for themselves at the 10 acre Combat Zone at Camelot Theme Park, Chorley,...
Battlestorm Clitheroe
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Battlestorm Clitheroe
Battlestorm Clitheroe is a family friendly indoor Laser combat centre aimed at those aged 7 and over. Choose your weapon, suit up, put on camoflage and get ready for action! Battle through our derelict warehouse, disused shop, or defend the military base. Battlestorm is perfect for drop in games, where you can simply turn up and play, or larger...
Fylde Society of Model Engineers
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Fylde Society of Model Engineers
FyldeSME have existed for over 70 years and still operates today as an interest for like minded model engineers. The Society track is on St Georges playing fields behind Marsh Mill, Thornton Cleveleys; where miniature passenger trains run on Sunday afternoons throughout the year (weather permitting). At the bottom of this page there is a video of...
Ramp City
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Ramp City
Ramp City is a 29,000 square foot indoor skatepark located not far from Blackpool town centre and at the end of the M55 motorway. Inside the park you’ll find four halfpipes from the 3ft 6inch micro mini spine, right up to one of the UK’s largest vert ramps standing at a mighty 13ft 3 inch, a pool with real concrete coping and the...
Blackpool Laser Tag
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Blackpool Laser Tag
Accurately described as paintball without the bruises, laser tag is a non contact combat game played with harmless infra red weaponry that nevertheless have a great visual affect so you can really feel you're in a living computer game! This laser tag arena is played in a semi dark futuristic setting, with lots of military minded metal work to help...
playfootball.net - Blackpool
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playfootball.net - Blackpool
PlayFootball is re-defining the rules of small-sided football by offering you the total football experience. Feel the difference when you play on the best surface in the UK using the latest technology in all weather, synthetic turf. Experience the fast-paced football action that only playing on dedicated floodlit pitches with rebound boards...
Blackpool Tower
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Blackpool Tower
There are guided lifts every five minutes to the Tower Top. They start 20 minutes after the Tower opens & the last lift is 20 minutes before the Towers closing time (subject to demand).  Arriving at 380 feet there's a real panoramic view. With an additional three levels to ascend, on a clear day you can see as far as North Wales, the Lake...
Blackpool Tower Dungeon
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Blackpool Tower Dungeon
The ultimate thrill filled journey through 1,000 years of Lancashire’s murky past, with 10 awesome live shows and a 60 minute tour filled with laughter, screaming, theatre, jokes, history, rides, special effects and a maze! It's intense and it's over the top and it's bang on the money for the big and brave ones. The shows and fully themed...
MiniLinks Lytham St Annes
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MiniLinks Lytham St Annes
Set amongst the beautiful seafront Promenade Gardens across from The Grand Hotel with panoramic views of the Ribble Estuary, MiniLinks: Lytham St Annes is a wonderful outdoor golf facility that suits all ages and abilities and is open to the public seven days a week all year!  We have three exciting golf courses available with golf...
Boats and Balls
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Boats and Balls
If you're looking for something different to do, St. Annes Boats and Balls offers family fun on a man-made, two foot deep boating lake. We are open weekends and school holidays between March and October from 10-5 daily. This is weather dependant so please contact us if you are unsure. We have six seater pedalo boats, two seater canoes and offer...
Air Skate
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Air Skate
Air is a unique indoor ramp experience which has been professionally designed for unparalleled fun on for boards, BMX, blades and scooters! There are seamless transitions and maximum flow between the17 interconnecting ramps, banks, pipes, ledges and rails! Check out the available times for open sessions for all wheels, dedicated times (as in...
The Art Garden
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The Art Garden
The Art Garden is a family friendly arts and crafts studio aimed to encourage expression and creativity. We provide bookable sessions that will inspire and grow your child’s imagination.  During the week our baby, toddler and pre-school sessions can be booked up to 30 minutes before the start time to allow for any last minute...
Karting 2000 Raceway
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Karting 2000 Raceway
At Karting 2000 Raceway, we offer a fun karting experience with a floodlit track and electronic lap timing. We can offer activities for all the family, with kids parties, kart and track hire, grand prix events, endurance team events and much more! Admission: 5 years to 7 years: Junior Kart £7 for 5 minutes Junior Kart £10 for 10...
Adrenalin Zone
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Adrenalin Zone
Adrenalin Zone Think you can climb trees? Test yourself on the Coconut Climbers and try to make it to the top using nothing but your hands and feet (and your safety harness of course!). Ready to push the limits? Ready to walk on air? Ready to leave your stomach behind? Then you're ready for the Adrenaline Zone at Blackpool's South Pier....
Blackpool Adventure Golf
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Blackpool Adventure Golf
Adventure Golf at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is an exciting 12 hole golf course that boasts brilliant landscaping, bright lighting, waterfalls, streams and its very own clubhouse selling refreshing drinks ready to re energize you for the next hole! Get ready to tackle the water hazard on holes 6 and 11 and then master the UK's first figure eight...
Madame Tussauds Blackpool
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Madame Tussauds Blackpool
Step on the red carpet and mingle with your favourite TV Stars, then go to the locker room and meet your favourite sports stars getting ready for their next game. Then, why not hop on stage with the biggest pop stars before helping TV’s crime fighters solving the latest case? Experience all this and much more at Madame Tussuads… Who...
Glazey Days
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Glazey Days
If you are looking for a ceramic studio in Blackpool or Fleetwood, please come to Glazey Days. Whether you are looking to produce a bespoke plate as a gift, or wish to have a cast made of your new arrival's hand or foot, we are here to help. Please call to find out more.
WWT Martin Mere
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WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere's Waterfowl Garden is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans and flamingos. Inquisitive Hawaiian Geese will nibble grain from the hand whilst you tour the world's wetlands through the carefully planned pathways. In contrast, watch, from the comfort and choice of ten lookout hides, internationally...
Pots U Paint
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Pots U Paint
We can seat upto 24 children and can tailor make your visit. Whether its a class reward or school trip, its an exciting adaption to the national curriculum thats suitable for all key stages. Paint a piece of pottery in the style of the Romans, Greeks or Eqyptians. Plan a design on the computer as part of a tech project and then reproduce it...
Farmer Parrs Animal World - Fleetwood
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Farmer Parrs Animal World - Fleetwood
Farmer Parrs is an award winning, family run, Lancashire Tourist Attraction which offers a great day out for all the family. More than just a children's  farm park - kids and grown-ups all love it! Open 7 days a week - all year - from 10am to 5pm, we are easy to find, being only a short distance from Blackpool and the M55. There is a large...
GO APE Rivington - Lancashire
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GO APE Rivington - Lancashire
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK.  The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton
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AMF Hollywood Bowl Bolton
Ready. Set. Bowl! We’ve got family entertainment taken care of when you come for a spin with us. It’s the fun-for-all-the-family event that brings out the best in us all, with a touch of healthy competition. Kids versus kids?  Kids versus ‘big’ kids?! The whole family can battle it out in the lanes and amusement...
Model Railway Village
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Model Railway Village
Since 1996 Southport Model Railway Village has been attracting families and model train enthusiasts from all over the world. This spectacular Model Village consists of beautiful vistas and fabulous panoramic views of the miniature landscape and Model Trains. Based upon typical southwest Lancashire architecture the layout consists of a country...
Premier Bowl and Laser Southport
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Premier Bowl and Laser Southport
The game of ten pin bowling has been a favourite for all ages for many years. At Premier Bowl and Laser Southport we have a fully computerised scoring system, brand new synthetic lanes to competition standard, bumpers and ramps for those who need a little assistance, 'Glow Bowl' at select times and we offer free shoe in all sizes so you never...
The Southport Treasure Trail
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The Southport Treasure Trail
Can you and the kids find the answers to the clues which will solve the Southport self guided Treasure Hunt themed Treasure Trail?  As you follow the directions, keep your eyes peeled to search out the answers to the clues, which can be found on existing structures, buildings and monuments. Each time you find an answer to a question, you...
Curious About Lancaster
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Curious About Lancaster
Curious About Lancaster is an exciting way of discovering how this Roman city became what it is today. Enjoy the walks separately, or join them together to form one longer walk, depending on which of the many distractions divert you, and your available time and energy! Be entertained and challenged, and get everyone taking part: reading maps,...
Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus
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Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus
Lancaster Canal Cruises and Waterbus Lancaster Canal Boats offers daily cruises to the Magnificent Lune Aqueduct which has just undergone a substantial £2m facelift making it one of the most appealing alternative attractions in the area. Admission: Adult from £12 Child from £10 It is well worth checking the precise prices...
Grip and Go
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Grip and Go
Grip and Go is an action packed indoor climbing and activity centre for all the family. Based in the heart of Lancashire we offer an experience like no other! Adults and children from age 4 and above can scale our 18 walls of fun, adventure and skill…. and if you’re feeling really courageous complete the ultimate challenge and...
The Centre at Halton
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The Centre at Halton
At The Centre at Halton we have the best skate park in the area, a new ball park, a picnic area and two playgrounds for younger and older children. There is also a boules play area, nearby football pitch and pleasant grounds. We are located only half a mile from the popular Lancaster to Caron cycle track, so anyone can call in for a visit or a...
Nye Bevan Pool
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Nye Bevan Pool
Nye Bevan has a swimming pool and fitness suite and offers a wide range of activities to suit people of all ages and abilities, such as swimming lessons and birthday parties for children and exercise classes for the over 50s.
Megazone Laser Adventure - Morecambe
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Megazone Laser Adventure - Morecambe
Step into a futuristic indoor labyrinth filled with smoke, music and lighting effects. Clasping a High-Tech Phasor prepare yourself for an intense battle of skill and strategy. This is the ultimate fantasy. Caught in the middle of a space-age laser battle, you'll test your courage, stealth, cunning, and stamina by tagging enemy bases,...
Morecambe Superbowl
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Morecambe Superbowl
Welcome to Morecambe Superbowl the UK’s number one all weather family entertainment centre. If it’s tenpin bowling you are looking for, THIS is the place for you. Our centre contains 20 lanes, open 364 days of the year from 10am – late. Bowling is not all we have to offer! We have a licensed bar, an American style diner,...
Happy Mount Park - Morecambe
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Happy Mount Park - Morecambe
Happy Mount Park in Morecambe was originally created in the 1920s and has developed into a wonderful, modern, family friendly area with activities for all ages. During the summer, the resort park is brought to life with brass band concerts by many of the area`s finest musicians. Happy Mount Park is proud of its reputation as being a traditional...
AirVault Trampoline Park
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AirVault Trampoline Park
A fun filled arena of around 90 interconnected trampolines suitable for kid and adults alike. Whether you want a game of dodgeball or to practice your cool slam-dunk skills on the basketball hoops then this place is ideal for you. That’s not to forget the awesome foam pit with double lane entry and side bounce trampoline! You can practice...
Just Pottering About - Wigan
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Just Pottering About - Wigan
We cater with everything you need to produce your own unique hand-painted masterpiece.  Choose from a range of our excellent quality pottery: - tableware, figurines, money boxes and a large range of items for children. You paint, we glaze and fire your item in our kiln and have it ready for collection a few days later.
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool
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Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool
An award-winning swimming pool and comprehensive dry sports complex. It offers a friendly welcome for all the community, young and old, the fit and not so fit! Facilities include modern design, 25-metre main pool, children's learner pool, multi-purpose sports hall, floodlit all-weather pitch (football pitch size), health suite, retail sports...
Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail
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Pendle Witches Mystery Treasure Trail
Treasure Trails. is the gold medal award-winning company who specialise in providing fun, healthy and informative leisure activities. We currently have over 1200 Treasure Trails available all over the UK. Admission: £6.99 per Trail (not per person). One Trail booklet recommended for a group of 4 to 5 people.    Opening...
Burrs Activity Centre - Bury
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Burrs Activity Centre - Bury
Burrs Activity Centre is situated in the award winning Burrs Country Park close to the centre of Bury, with the river Irwell, the East Lancashire railway, a newly developed Caravan Club site with 80 pitches, the Brown Cow Public House, a Heritage Trail and the activity centre, all on site, it really is worth a visit. You can try ...
The Scarborough Spa Express
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The Scarborough Spa Express
What better way to enjoy North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, visit the historic city of York or the seaside town of Scarborough, than by traveling aboard a vintage steam hauled train? Calling on route at Normanton, Wakefield, Woodlesford (Leeds) and Castleford. Travel by steam in traditional carriages across Yorkshires beautiful...
The Cambrian Steam Train
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The Cambrian Steam Train
Travel aboard ´The Cambrian´ from Machynlleth to Porthmadog or Pwllheli and revel in the romance of the steam train. 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. West Coast Railways (WCR) is an...
East Lancashire Railway - Bury
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East Lancashire Railway - Bury
Opening Times Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm (last admission 3.30pm) Admission Adult – £2.80 Child (5-15years) – £1.90 Adult concession – £1.90 Family – £7.50 Discount for ELR ticket holders: Adult – £2.30 Child (5-15years) – £1.60 Adult concession...
MySensability
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MySensability
A large multi-sensory room suitable for all ages, especially babies and toddlers and adults/children with disabilities. It is a great place to relax, explore and learn. We offer daily open sessions and events and groups on a regular basis. We are on Facebook and Twitter. MySensability is Greater Manchester's premier 1000sq ft multi-sensory...
Three Sisters Race Circuit
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Three Sisters Race Circuit
Three Sisters Race Circuit is the North West's premier outdoor circuit. A versatile track, it's multiple configurations offering challenges and excitement to all drivers, whether karting, on a driving experience or motorbike racing. Admission: From £20 per person. Lots of options available especially for older or experienced kids....
China Butterfly Craft Centre
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China Butterfly Craft Centre
The pottery painting studio and workshop area is now open with a huge range of pieces to choose from why not paint your own mug, money box, plate, teapot, collectable figure & more, we have 100's of pieces to choose from, you can create something gorgeous to treasure forever or why not make a gift for someone special? (more info can...
Ingleborough Cave
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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.
Springfield Park Model Railway
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Springfield Park Model Railway
Springfield Park Model Railway is in Springfield Park and its trains run every Sunday. The park itself has a pond, play areas, outdoor gym and plenty of space to run around. Well worth a trip for a train mad family. Admission: 50p a ride. Entry to park is free!    Opening Times:  Trains run on Sunday afternoons April...
Planet Kids Nursery - St Helens
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Planet Kids Nursery - St Helens
At Planet Kids Day Nursery, we ensure that your child remains at the heart of everything we do. Your child’s experience with us starts with what they enjoy, what intrigues them and what motivates them! We provide a vast range of learning opportunities for each individual child, covering all areas of learning which include messy play, Role...
Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio - St Helens
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Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio - St Helens
Pots to Paint is a new pottery painting ceramic studio in St Helens which opened its doors on 14th May 2011. We offer a fun relaxing atmosphere for people of all ages to come along and create their very own masterpiece of which you don't need to be an artist as we have ideas books and friendly staff who will help you along the way. We have shelves...
World of Glass
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World of Glass
Visit The World of Glass for a great Day out - so much to see and do! You can see live glassblowing demonstrations with Sarah & Vicki. or why not try your hand at blowing a glass bauble on one of our glass blowing courses Experience our amazing special effects film show. It will blow you away! For history buffs we have two great...
Darkstar Laser
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Darkstar Laser
At Darkstar Laser you can compete against up to 40 players in an intense, all-out, action packed game of ultimate laser tag using some of the world's most advanced equipment. Exploring the huge, atmospheric multi-level 'Hex' arena: the game is simple: aim to win! Ultimate laser tag takes all the best bits from 'regular' laser tag and injects a...
Mischief Makers Ltd
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Mischief Makers Ltd
Mischief Makers is Rochdale’s newest, biggest and best indoor soft play and party centre and is designed to keep your kids happy AND healthy! Catering for infants, toddlers and children from 0-11 years, we offer a safe friendly and fun play environment where the kids can enjoy exploring our fantastic interactive 3 level themed play area,...
Rampworx
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Rampworx
Rampworx is a really friendly indoor skateboarding and BMX facility which welcomes the experienced and total noobs alike, with coaching classes available if you don't know where to start! They provide coaching in BMX Under 14s, separate Inline Boys and Girls classes and Skateboarding! So there's no excuse not learn some new skills, whichever...
White Scar Cave
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White Scar Cave
The cave’s history is a long one. It began with the laying down of limestone deposits, which millions of years later were hollowed out by the action of water. Much later still, in 1923, the cave entered human history with its discovery by Christopher Long. Opening Times (weather permitting)     Spring &...
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
The famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail in Yorkshire offers some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England. The trail follows a well-defined footpath which runs as close to the edge of the two rivers as possible to provide spectacular views of the waterfalls. The path includes a large number of steps...
Climb Rochdale
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Climb Rochdale
Climb Rochdale Climbing Centre The northwest's premier climbing centre with a huge variety of top rope climbing, lead climbing and bouldering.     Prices for 2014 at Climb Rochdale: Adult £6.00, Student/Concession* £5.50, Under 16 £5.00. Kit hire only £1 Childrens Climbing Parties Climbing Clubs Indoor...
Laser Quest Rochdale
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Laser Quest Rochdale
Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.  Laser Quest was formed in 1988 after many months of research by the directors into the space games market. Trials began at the Manchester site in 1989 with prototype equipment imported from New Zealand. With the Laser Tag concept proven new equipment was...
Strike Ten Bowl
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Strike Ten Bowl
Strike Ten Bowl is a family run, family friendly 18 lane Ten Pin Bowling Alley in Rochdale. We welcome bowlers of all ages and abilities – if you can push a ball using one of our handy ramps, you can bowl! We offer shoe sizes from a tiny junior size 6 to a huge adult size 16 so can cater for almost anybody! Strike Ten Bowl’s lanes...
Jungle Parc - Liverpool
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Jungle Parc - Liverpool
Based in Croxteth Country Park, Jungle Parc is now in its third year and is a great place to visit for all the family from grandchildren to grandparents – you can even bring your dog (as long as it’s well behaved)! The Adventurer course is for children from the age of 4 to approximately 12 years (depending on height). Here there...
Aerial Extreme - Knowsley Safari Park
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Aerial Extreme - Knowsley Safari Park
Aerial Extreme is a true day out for families. We choose our locations very carefully making sure that they are accessible and close by to your nearest town or city, our high ropes adventure courses are also built on sites, or very close by, to other activities that compliment and complete your day. All of our courses have a clip and go fail...
Team Karting Indoor Entertainment Centre
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Team Karting Indoor Entertainment Centre
TeamKarting.co.uk is the North West’s most exciting indoor go-karting venue, based in Rochdale, North Manchester. We have a fast and challenging indoor track, so you can experience the thrill and excitement of petrol karting all year round, whatever the weather. Our track is all-tarmac, which means it’s really fast and grippy!...
The Star Tree Studio
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The Star Tree Studio
The Star Tree Studio provides high quality, fun, educational art, craft and creative activities all within a venue at the heart of the local community. We give children opportunities to be creative, make a mess, and learn something new. Our philosophy is 'play-create-learn' and we constantly stretch our own creativity, devising new ideas to...
The Station House Pottery
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The Station House Pottery
In our workshop there is everything you need to decorate a piece of ceramic. Painting sessions last on average 2 hours. No booking required. Choose from a wide selection of white ceramic items, and personalise them with our special paint, which when baked in our oven, is fixed, food and dishwasher safe, ready to take home the same day. We have a...
Nerf Zone
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Nerf Zone
Discover one of the only official NERF Zone attractions in Europe! Take on the challenges of our target range and arena. This indoor attraction is suitable for children aged 6 and over. Admission: Adult £7 Child £7    Opening Times:  Please see website through the link for details.
Paradise Island Adventure Golf - Manchester
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Paradise Island Adventure Golf - Manchester
Tee off within the stunning surroundings of the Trafford Centre. Located adjacent to the Odeon Cinema, the 16,500 sq/ft area hosts 2 amazing 18 hole courses spanning two levels of paradise themed fun. Expect exotic wildlife, magnificent stone carvings and home to two challenging courses; the Tiki Hut Trail and Temple Ruins Adventure, just remember...
Aerial Extreme - Manchester
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Aerial Extreme - Manchester
Brand new for 2010, our latest city based course is located at the Trafford Centre.  Aerial Extreme at The Trafford Centre is a fun packed urban high ropes adventure course, boasting over 30 exciting obstacles. Climb high up into the air and amaze yourself as you take each challenge head on, from speedy drops, mid air jumps, suspended gravity...
Laser Quest Manchester
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Laser Quest Manchester
Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.  Laser Quest was formed in 1988 after many months of research by the directors into the space games market. Trials began at the Manchester site in 1989 with prototype equipment imported from New Zealand. With the Laser Tag concept proven new equipment was...
Namco Funscape Manchester
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Namco Funscape Manchester
Most smalls (and most bigs!) love bowling, and if they're small or just struggle then you're welcome to use the rolling ramps and gutter guards available to help them with a better chance of hitting stuff! A classic family fun day with plenty of scope for a surprise ending, you never know when the little one will get their eye in and destroy you...
Predator Experience
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Predator Experience
Predator Experience provides innovative bird of prey falconry days and reptile experiences within the stunning Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Motivated by the need to protect bio-versity within the natural world, will won't just show you how these birds live, we'll take you there! PREDATOR EXPERIENCE is a young highly motivated company...
The Climbing Hangar
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The Climbing Hangar
The Climbing Hangar is a fantastic venue for fun filled adventure which gets the whole family involved! For the little ones… Our Little Hangar kids' centre is free for under 4s and suitable for kids of all ages (including big kids!) with a pirate ship and ruins, crawling tunnels, slides and beginners’ climbing wall that you can try...
Chill Factore - Manchester
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Chill Factore - Manchester
Chill Factore is home to the UK’s longest indoor skiing and snowboarding slope and the coolest family day out in the North West. Snowplay - A winter wonderland Experience the magic of our Snowplay area that will bring childhood memories flooding back and is sure to delight the little ones. Play make-believe in the Snow Castle and escape...
Airkix Indoor Skydiving - Manchester
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Airkix Indoor Skydiving - Manchester
It's flying! Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, gently lean into the airflow and you are skydiving. The easiest way to see what we are talking about is to watch one of the Airkix Flix. You'll get the idea really fast.
Northern Modelling Exhibition - Urmston
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Northern Modelling Exhibition - Urmston
The Northern Modelling Exhibition is the largest of its kind in the North West of England, catering to modelling and engineering enthusiasts of all ages. From Saturday 2 March to Sunday 3 March, EventCity in Manchester will play host to hundreds of exciting exhibits from across the modelling spectrum, from model boats, cars and planes, to live...
Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe
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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. We have books for inspiration if you're stuck Sit & paint using our brushes or sponge stamps - our staff will help with advice Have a drink & a snack whilst you create When you've finished leave it with us for...
The Jungle - Warrington
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The Jungle - Warrington
The Jungle is Warrington's award winning indoor soft play area and activity centre. Enjoy playing on the slides, in the ball pool, on the trampolines, across the aerial runway and much more in this fantastic multi-level indoor soft play area. Enjoy delicious food, snacks and fresh-bean coffee in the award winning, family friendly Jungle Express...
Jump Warehouse
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Jump Warehouse
Jumpstart starts at 12 noon most weekdays: it's for under 5s with their parents allowed on alongside them and it's just £5, plus there are bonus soft play items scattered about too! Then the Jump Kids sessions allow older children and families to enjoy the wall to wall trampolines and angled walls, roll-over platforms, slamdunk basketball...
LA Bowl Warrington
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LA Bowl Warrington
LA Bowl Warrington offers great classic family friendly tenpin bowling with ramps and gutter guards to give the kids a chance! But bowling is far from all: Laser Xtreme is the ultimate in laser tag technology! Whether you're 6, 16 or 66 you'll love the chance to compete as part of a team in an intense, all out, action packed game of Laser...
The Anfield Origins Tour
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The Anfield Origins Tour
Delve into the history of Liverpool FC on a guided walking tour What's included 60-minute guided walking tour of Anfield Stadium English-speaking tour guide Free souvenir guidebook     Join a certified Liverpool FC expert for a guided walk around the Anfield exterior     See the pitch from the famous Kop...
BBC Tour at MediaCityUK
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BBC Tour at MediaCityUK
BBC Tour at MediaCityUK are now home to a whole host of BBC channels and programmes including favourites such as Match Of The Day, Blue Peter, Dragons' Den, BBC Breakfast, Radio 5 Live and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, to name just a few. Their well-informed Tour Producers will entertain and surprise you as you walk in the footsteps of your...
CBBC Tour at MediaCityUK
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CBBC Tour at MediaCityUK
The CBBC Tour at MediaCityUK is an exciting and interactive day out where children aged between 6 years and 11 years get to see behind the scenes at CBBC. MediaCityUK is the home of CBBC, where many popular CBBC programmes are made, such as Blue Peter and Newsround. Kids can have a go at being a CBBC presenter, or find out how it feels to...
The Lowry - Salford Quays
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The Lowry - Salford Quays
Set in a magnificent waterside location at the heart of the redeveloped Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, The Lowry is an architectural flagship with a unique and dynamic identity. Rising from the regenerated docklands, it is a welcoming building, designed to reflect the surrounding landscapes and flourishing waterways, in its glass and...
Salford Watersports Centre
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Salford Watersports Centre
A visit to Salford Watersports Centre is a fun packed adventure for all the family. Our fantastic watersports centre is packed to the rafters with sailing dinghies, windsurfers, kayaks and canoes that are just waiting for you to come and have a go on them. You can also try out raft building and bell boating. Or for those who prefer to keep their...
Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway - Urmston
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Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway - Urmston
Also know locally as 'Chassen Park', Abbotsfield Park is especially worth visiting on a Sunday when the Urmston and District Railway Society operate a miniature train around the park. The park also plays to a number of events throughout the year, including the annual May Day Steam Rally, the Mayor's Bonfire and Silcock's Fair. Facilities ...
Giggles Play Mill - Warrington
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Giggles Play Mill - Warrington
Come and Join in Giggles daily activities INCLUDING SCHOOL HOILDAYS ! Let your children's imagination run wild while you enjoy a well deserved coffee and snack from our Cafe. Activities twice daily for Under 5s at 11am and 1:30pm. Daily after school activity 4pm Family Fun Night last Friday of every month starting Haloween Party. More...
Rock Over Climbing
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Rock Over Climbing
The perfect way to entertain kids no matter the age, Rock Over Climbing offers Manchester City Centre’s biggest (and we think best) kids play centre and that’s not all. As the kids get older they can take up the challenge of the Clip Go Climb Adventure Zone and scale the walls of our nationally recognised climbing centre. We also...
Matrix Superbowl
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Matrix Superbowl
The venue in North Yorkshire for Ten-pin Bowling, Snooker, American Pool and our new Soft Play & Activity Centre. Admission: Adults from £4.30 Kids from £3.50 1st game prices with multi game discounts available.    Opening Times:  10am til late every day! You'll find a warm...
Ramp 1
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Ramp 1
Covering an amazing 50,000 sq ft of play space, Ramp 1 hosts 9 different areas: a simple one for training beginners; one for under 10s but boasting mini and micro mini spine ramps; a 5ft deep a huge 112ft long bowl; a BMX rhythm section; a 40ft skate-able tunnel, an airbag for practicing tricks; plus a mini ramp and a frankly glorious 65ft Las...
Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink
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Ice Blok Synthetic Ice Rink
Ice-Blok is a synthetic "ice" rink based at the Cockhedge Shopping centre in Warrington town centre. We were the first permanently based synthetic ice rink in the UK and the first to be recognized by the NISA (National Ice Skating Association). We are a family run business with friendly helpful staff. We offer packages from single person...
Daytona Karting - Manchester
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Daytona Karting - Manchester
Daytona Manchester - the UK's Premier Indoor Karting Venue - is our centrally-heated karting stadium located near Manchester city centre - and close to the world-famous Old Trafford Football ground. This unique venue offers year-round karting on the challenging tarmac GP circuit together with the very best in hospitality and conferencing. A...
Jump Nation
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Jump Nation
Part of the latest entertainment wave heading here from America, Jump Nation Manchester is Britain's first branch, but you can be sure that others will follow! Imagine a vast sports court floored entirely with trampolines, then add angled sides at the walls for maximum bounce back! Jump like a superhuman, run like an astronaut, fling yourself...
Big Apple Bowl and Laser Quest - Wallasey
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Big Apple Bowl and Laser Quest - Wallasey
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! There's also an awesome Laser Quest laser tag arena on site here too! Admission: Bowling Adults from £6.95 Kids from £5.95 Laser Quest from £6.95    Opening Times:  ...
New Palace and Adventureland - New Brighton
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New Palace and Adventureland - New Brighton
The New Palace and Adventureland offer a tremendous range of family fun-filled entertainment in New Brighton, Wirral and is the ideal spot for indoor and outdoor family activities.
Giddy Kidz Party and Play Centre
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Giddy Kidz Party and Play Centre
A fantastic environment for young children to play and exercise in safety while parents can sit back and relax. The play frame has been designed for under 9's in mind which means it isn't to challenging for them. It contains a ball pool, 4 lane slide, curly enclosed slide and other fun activities including a astro football pitch. Parties can be...
National Football Museum
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National Football Museum
The biggest and best football museum in the world, is the perfect place for young children and families to discover our national game, and best of entry is free! Where ever you go there will be something to excite and entertain, and kids of all ages will enjoy getting up up close and personal with stories from ‘everyone’s favorite...
Spinningfields
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Spinningfields
Hundreds of families entertained at Spinningfields first Family Film Club Hundreds of families descended upon Spinningfields for the first Family Film Club of the summer on Saturday, in association with Disney on Ice Dare to Dream. With a special guest appearance from none other than Mickey Mouse, face painting, balloon modelling and glitter...
Huntfun Manchester Treasure Hunt
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Huntfun Manchester Treasure Hunt
Are you looking for something different to do with family and friends at the weekend or in the holidays? Or are you looking for a great fun activity for a school trip, corporate teambuilding day, hen party, birthday or special occasion?. . . . Then look no further! huntfun town and city treasure hunts are a great fun way to explore in your own...
Speedkarting Warrington
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Speedkarting Warrington
Speedkarting Warrington offers Standard (over 8s) and International (over 13s) family friendly tracks including the UK's longest indoor circuit - a massive 1000m split over 3 levels! - plus a variety of session types to suit all comers. They also boast the longest Monaco-style tunnel in the whole country too! Your little revheads are going to...
Manchester Laser Tag
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Manchester Laser Tag
For the ultimate in laser combat look no further. The benefits of indoor laser tag. No Mud, No Rain, No Pain. Manchester Laser Tag is the closest thing to paintball without the paintball mess, no need for combat overalls or bulky safety equipment. Manchester Laser Tag is the only indoor laser quest site in the whole of the UK that uses...
Manchester Spy Mission Treasure Trail
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Manchester Spy Mission Treasure Trail
The Trail route will get you and the kids out in the fresh air show you the best sights with a 2 mile circular loop route. Great for children aged 6 upwards, the Trail is also a great challenge for parents as well! The Manchester Spy Mission Trail is one of 3 Trails in Greater Manchester; so why not also get the kids out in the fresh air...
Coffee and Clay
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Coffee and Clay
Welcome to the Coffee and Clay website. A great place for artistic fun for all ages!! Established in 2003, Coffee & Clay creative cafe has established itself as a favourite location for pottery painting and art fun for all. Pottery prices start at around £5.00 and there is a set studio fee of £4.50 per painter that covers...
Pennine Boat Trips
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Pennine Boat Trips
It’s tough keeping everyone in your group happy, let alone yourself. Booking a memorable day out that pleases everyone puts pressure on you. That’s why we’ve earned a reputation for taking the hard-work out of organising your big day. Admission:2015 Prices from: One Hour Trips:  Adult £8  Senior £7 ...
Crackpots! Ceramics Cafe and Play Centre - Warrington
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Crackpots! Ceramics Cafe and Play Centre - Warrington
Play Centre, Paint Your Own Pottery and Children's Parties in Warrington Crackpots! offers adults and children alike the chance to pass a few hours in a welcoming, safe and creative setting. Equipped with an onsite kiln, visitors to Crackpots! can paint-pottery whilst younger children can kick back, run around and have fun in the play centre -...
Projekts Indoor Skatepark
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Projekts Indoor Skatepark
The Projekts Indoor Skatepark is situated directly under the Mancunian Way flyover, on the A6, between Piccadilly Station and the Apollo Theatre. Admission: £6 all day entry. £2.50 for an hour. £4 for two hours. £22.50 for an unlimited monthly pass.    Opening Times:  12 noon to 9pm Monday...
LomoWall Manchester
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LomoWall Manchester
If you're in the area do make time to stop and visit the LomoWall in Piccadilly Bush, it's an unusual sight that will pleasantly surprise the whole family. A LomoWall is an actual physical wall covered entirely in thousands of photographs taken by people all over the world. Admission: No access costs, so far as we know. Opening Times: Always...
Curious About Liverpool
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Curious About Liverpool
Curious About Liverpool gives a different glimpse into what makes Liverpool what it is today: the events, people and places that have shaped it. Resident or just visiting, you are bound to spot things you’ve never noticed before. Walks take 1 to 2 hours each, though our suggestions for things to see and do along the way may distract you! ...
Manchester Bus Tours
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Manchester Bus Tours
Manchester Bus Tours is a 2-hour tour on an open-top bus to visit the main sites in the city centre as well as the surrounding districts running on Saturdays and some Bank Holidays. You will see the worlds first passenger railway station in Castlefield and the University district, where the atom was first split and the worlds first programmable...