A full list of family pubs and child friendly restaurants in or near Preston with indoor or outdoor play areas.
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Avenham and Miller Park
The Avenham and Miller Parks are neatly adjoining scenic parks in picturesque Avenham valley, conveniently close to Preston city centre, not though you'd know it from the middle of the park, in the tranquil setting by the banks of the River Ribble. Admission: No admission, local parking may charge. Opening Times: Year...
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Mini Magees Party and Play Centre - Preston
We are a brand new Party and Play centre in the heart of Preston for children aged 0-12. Children can jump in our huge ball pool, slide our 3 lane wave slide, have a kick around on our football pitch whilst mum and dad grab a cappuccino and homemade cake from our refreshments bar!
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Harris Museum & Art Gallery
The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is part of Preston City Council and is free to visitors. I f you are planning a visit to see our Grade I listed building, our collections of fine and decorative art, an exciting contemporary art show or learn about Preston's history.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Sparkle
Dance classes for children in Preston and surrounding areas! At sparkle we have professionally trained and experienced teachers to insure we provide the absolute best in performing arts educations! Classes are currently available for two age groups the Tiddlers 2 1/2 - 4 years and Infants 4 - 6 years. We have the BEST prices around all classes...
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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...
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Mr Jolly's Puppet Theatre
Childrens & Corporate Ent. Puppet & Magic Shows Close Up Magic & Bunco Booth Race Nights & Casinos All Ages - Any Occasion Award Winning Magician
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Rascals Party & Play Centre - Preston
Large indoor childrens play centre and childrens birthday party venue. Slides, trampolines, go-karts, sports court, soft play centre, seperate toddler area, cafe with hot and cold snacks and meals. Come down to Rascals and join Eddie, Emily and baby Ruby for a whole load of fun! Play safely on our amazing multi-level soft play structure, bounce...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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West Coast Martial Arts
Martial Arts Classes in Preston. Experts in kids safety. We coach Krav Maga, boxing and kickboxing skills. Our classes are great for kids from 4 years old. We help kids with low confidence, build their self-esteem in order to live the most amazing lives through martial arts.
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Andy Magee Bouncy Castles
• Slides, Domes- & Sumo Suits • Obstacle Courses • Children's Entertainment • Marquees For Hire • Chocolate Fountains • Corporate Fun Days Bouncy Castles & Inflatables
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1st Lostock Hall Scout
1st Lostock Hall Scout Scout Headquarters, Moss Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire PR5 5BT Tel: 01772 490694 Youth & Community Groups
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Monkey Magic - Preston
Monkey Magic offers a fantastic soft play experience, our play centre is designed in such an innnovative and spacious way it allows adults to relax, whilist watching their children check out the slide, football and basket ball zone, ball pits & tunnels, we have a dedicated toddler area. So come and relax enjoy a freshly ground coffee...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 2376 (Bamber Bridge) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the Royal Air...
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Withy Grove Park
Withy Grove Park playground is one of the largest free facilities of its type in the North West being the borough’s flagship effort and has been designed to contain a range of equipment that caters for all ages across 3 zones. Admission: Free! Opening Times: The site is lit until 9pm in the toddler and junior...
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The Ancient Oak - Cottam
Visit Ancient Oak in Cottam for authentic British cooking and real ales in a genuine local pub warmed by a cosy fire. Our pub-food menu features classic meals made with award-winning ingredients. Included are seasonal specials and buffet food for all occasions, and great value set menus too. You'll also find a hand-picked range of perfectly...
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Turbary Woods
Turbary Woods Rescue and rehabilitation center offers a unique collection of over 90 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures and more unusual species.
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Giddy Kids Ltd - Preston
One of the North West’s BIGGEST indoor play centres, giving you all the space you need for hours of family fun, whatever the weather. We are located close to Preston City Centre and only around 3 minutes from Junction 31a of the M6 and we are open 10am until 6pm 7 days a week. Admission Charges 12 months - 2 years old just £3.50...
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Safe Play Centre - Preston
Our idea of the Safe Play Centre was born after the realisation that there are very few safe indoor play areas for very young children and even fewer safe indoor play areas for those with special needs. We felt this had to change. We also wanted to create an environment where the whole family would benefit from the eldest to the youngest...
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Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower has been the home of the de Hoghton family since the Norman Conquest. The de Hoghtons are descended directly from Harvey de Walter one of the companions of William the Conqueror, and through the female line from the Lady Godiva of Coventry, wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. Hoghton Tower perches on a hill 650ft...
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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...
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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...
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Preston - Lancashire
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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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...
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Buddys Play - Leyland
Buddys - where children are thrilled ... and parents are chilled!!! Choose from one of our five themed party rooms and let Buddy's do the rest. See our Parties page for full details of our party packages and the fabulous rooms. Ideally situated close to the town centre, Buddys is the ideal place for your party - whatever the occasion. ...
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Worden Park
Worden Park playground is by far the largest in Leyland and has a cool 22 pieces of equipment for toddlers (ages 2 to 6) including swings, climbing frames, springy toys and a large sand pit complete with sand diggers. Admission: Free, internal elements may charge. Opening Times: Year round daylight access to park.
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Preston - Phantom Winger
The Phantom Winger is situated on the outskirts of Preston in a good residential area next to Junction 1 of the M55 to Blackpool and only a mile from Junction 32 of the M6. This huge pub was purpose built to a lavish scale and style in 1994 and has interesting decor inside which is beautifully appointed. Everything about the Phantom Winger...
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Bowland Wild Boar Park - Preston
See and feed our wildlife which includes Deer, Llamas, Goats, meerkats. We have lots for kids to do including pedal tractor area, tractor rides, play area, lamb Llama and deer feeding (when available). Picturesque walks in the Trough of Bowland by the river Hodder and visit our cafe for home made food and our own special home reared Wild Boar...
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Funtastic Inflatables
• Giant Inflatable Slides • Adult Bouncy Castles • Sumo Suits - Adults & Children • Obstacle Courses • Disco Domes • Corporate & Private Events Bouncy Castles & Inflatables
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Chorley Equestrian Centre
Chorley Equestrian Centre is a British Horse Society Approved riding school on the edge of the scenic West Pennine Moors just 3 miles from the market town of Chorley and 2 miles from the M61. They've been going 30 years now and are a friendly, family oriented riding school run by a team of highly qualified teaching staff. The school caters for...
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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...
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Fuzzy Ed's @ The Highfield - Croston - Preston
Fuzzy Ed’s Fun House is a soft play area for ages 0-12 years! Children must be under 4ft 9 and supervised at all times! We have a baby area which caters for children 0-4 years and the older section for children aged 5-12 years old! The Fun House is attached to a fantastic family dining pub. To cater for our younger customers we have both...
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Puddletown Pirates - Chorley
A mixture of ball pools, scramble nets, Skull Island and the giant galleon pirate ship make for fun play everyday of the week. Toddlers Cove is ideal for the young ones and a range of sessions are dedicated to toddlers during the week
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Cheeky Monkeys - Chorley
Welcome to Cheeky Monkey's one of the BEST children's Play & Party Centres in the North West. Your children will go wild in our huge Jungle themed Play area which includes a large 3 lane Astra slide, tramploines, Tube slide, mini maze and much more. “Your children will go wild in our HUGE Jungle themed Air Conditioned Soft Play Centre,...
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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. ...
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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...
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Chorley
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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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...
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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.
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Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools Blackburn
At Stagecoach we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage and beyond, but more importantly to perform better in life. For almost 25 years we have seen young people gain confidence, stretch themselves, and build essential life skills while learning the tools to sing, dance and act and most importantly...
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Windmill Animal Farm
Windmill Animal Farm was first opened to the public in 1992 and offers visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm while still having the chance to watch, feed, touch and play with animals. As well as these beautiful and unusual animals to see, the farm has three marvelous children’s play areas. The...
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Rufford Old Hall
Step back in time at one of Lancashire's finest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where a young Will Shakespeare once performed. His stage, the Great Hall, is as spectacular today as when the Bard was performing for the owner, Sir Thomas Hesketh, and his raucous guests. Wander around the house and marvel over the fine collections of furniture, arms,...
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PETER DEAN MAGIC
Comedy Magic-Clowning Mayhem Party Games-Prizes & Music Close Up Table Magic Face Painting-Balloon Models Childrens Parties-Birthdays Weddings-Fetes-Corporate-Etc..
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1262 (Blackburn) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the Royal Air...
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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...
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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...
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ZuuKidz
Lancashire's ultimate indoor family play and party venue with over 10,000 square feet of fun for children of all ages, pamper packages for parents and disabled facilities. Party with us! We are not just a fun filled place to spend quality time with the family, we are also the best place to host your child's party! Adult friendly too! We've...
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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,...
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Clown Around - Chorley
Clown Around is based in Eccleston, at the back of Bygone Times. We cater for children aged 0 to 10, 7 days a week, from 10 am to 4.00 pm. We are open all year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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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,...
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Lytham St Annes Beach
Close your eyes and picture a perfect beach with glimmering sea, golden sands; take a deep breath and imagine the freshness of salty sea air and listen to the laughter of your family and friends. St Annes-on-Sea 's town centre has been completely regenerated over recent years to offer a charming experience, blending heritage with 21st Century...
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Kaos Indoor High Wire Adventure
Kaos Indoor High Wire Adventure is an Indoor Ropes Course and as long as you are over the age of 6 we will have you walking on air in no time. Our specially qualified instructors will lead you through a safety briefing and then fit you with a full body harness. Once clipped on you will have an hour of playing with our 18 in the air obstacles. ...
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Oakenhurst Farm
With no other indoor play facility in the area this is a very popular part of the venue so we have many regular families visiting.
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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.
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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’,...
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Earnsdale Farm Riding School
BHS approved Earnsdale Farm Riding School offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available from 4 years upwards in indoor schooling facilities with friendly and qualified staff who are just as passionate about horsecars as you are! Their facilities include an outdoor floodlit menage arena measuring 40m X 20m with sand...
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The Prince William - Nr Wigan
A Robinson's pub, near to Ashurst Beacon, serving Good Food, Good Beer and Good Cheer. Family friendly & dog friendly (inside and out). With an extensive beer garden, outside patio area, new playground, garden games and a bouncy castle at weekends we are the ideal rural spot for families.
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Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall is a fine grade I listed 18th century manor house on the Lancashire coast. The Hall is situated in 80 acres of mature parkland, and was built for Thomas Clifton by John Carr of York between 1752-1764 on the site of an earlier manor house and Priory settled by Benedictine monks from Durham. Lytham Hall and grounds offer an...
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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...
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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...
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Old Holly Farm - Garstang
We are a family run, working organic dairy farm, and are passionate about giving children (and adults alike) the opportunity to see, touch, smell, hear and taste the experience of a real working farm. But most importantly we're about having fun, eating well and learning through play!!
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Hippodome
Welcome to the Hippodome — the only play centre that really caters for children of every age!! Having three kids of our own, we appreciate that they need different amusements at different stages of development. From our baby & toddler play areas up to our go kart track, we believe we have it all covered from ages 0-12!!
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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...
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WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
This 14th century gatehouse belonged to the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was once the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor was probably a chapel.
BEFORE YOU GO
Access: A road known as The Sands runs directly through the gatehouse.
Other Information: There is no access to the interior.
PLAN A GREAT DAY...
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Thingamajigz
…a fantastic Children’s Indoor Play Centre located in Poulton Le Fylde, Nr Blackpool, Lancs. Since opening in May 2005, Thingamajigz has seen thousands of children from across the county, and beyond, enjoy the large soft play facility and attend our fun parties.
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Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary - Oswaldtwistle
Only Foals & Horses works to rescue some of the very young foals and older horses who are at great risk each year of mistreatment and neglect. we rehabilitate and rest the sick or malnourished, and retire the very old and the lame.
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Playtime Soft Play Centre
Indoor soft-play centre for 0 - 8 year old children * Two level adventure play equipment * slides * bouncy castle * interactive car track for Little Tykes ride-on cars * play houses etc * snack bar serving hot and cold snacks all day * comfortable seating for parents while they watch their children * free on-street parking * baby changing...
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Oswaldtwistle Mills
At Oswaldtwistle Mills we endeavour to cater for the little people as well as our grown up visitors. To ensure that children are entertained during their visit, indoor and outdoor play areas have been created. Indoors Mr Bubbles Play Centre allows the children to bounce and run with over 3 floors of exciting play equipment including bash bags,...
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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...
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Matchmoor Riding Centre
BHS approved Matchmoor Riding Centre offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available for all ages. Scenic hacks available, subject to skill assessment. Also a recognised Pony Club and ABRS Affiliated. Admission: A great many options are available from £10. Opening Times: Booking required....
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Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens - Preston
In just eight years, this working farm has become the setting for a beautiful country garden. What was once an area for grazing sheep is now bursting with colour and life. This large, tranquil garden contains a wide range of natural environments including a cottage garden, woodland, ponds and streams, rockeries and lawns. Sit on the patio and...
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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...
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Harrys
Harry’s Kingdom encourages children to play and let their imaginations run wild! There are three separate play areas for juniors and pre-schoolers aged up to 10 years and babies from 6 months to explore. Harry’s dog Chester also likes to explore the kingdom. You might find him near the stepping stones looking for his ball, but beware...
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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...
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World Horse Welfare Penny Farm - Blackpool
World Horse Welfare's centre in Lancashire, Penny Farm is located near to Blackpool and is a great day out for all the family. We are open all year (on Wednesdays, Bank Holidays and weekends) and have a packed programme of events during school holidays. Meet the horses Penny Farm is home to around 65 horses at any one time. Our volunteers will...
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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...
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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...
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Churchtown Botanic Gardens
These Gardens, located in scenic little Churchtown, have regulalry achieved a Green Flag Award for its excellence as a park and the green space is nationally renowned for its floral displays, it's unique indoor collection of ferns and regular programme of seasonal events. Depending on the time of year you can enjoy an ever changing riot of colour...
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Hesketh Park
Hesketh Park is only a short walk away from Southport city centre, has had over £3 million pounds spent on it and it is free to visit, brilliant. Everything has been reconstructed and restored to its former glory, plus they have added mini golf, a play area and lots of Healthy Walks trails you can do with family or friends. Admission: ...
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Little Treasures
Welcome to Little Treasures in Accrington, Lancashire. Our play centre and party centre will give your children the chance the chance to play and explore in our wonderful play environment. Not only can children have a good time, parents and adults can have one too! Little Treasures is organised in such a creative and thoughtful way so...
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1035 (Accrington) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better known as the 'Air Cadets', we’re a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40,000 members aged between 13 and 20 years. We're sponsored by the...
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Mr Stix & Peanut
The All In One Children's Show Magic-Comedy & Face Painting Balloon Modelling & Clown Kart Circus Schools & Game Shows Discos & Inflatables One Call Books It All
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Stanley Park
Stanley Park is Blackpool's most significant park and at 256 acres, it provides one third of Blackpool's green space. The Thomas Mawson designed and Grade II listed park has enjoyed continued popularity since its opening in 1926 and contains everything that any local community or out-of-town visitor could possibly wish for. There is a dazzling...
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Blackpool Model Village and Gardens
As seen on TV, our village and gardens are set into a stunningly beautiful landscaped 2½ acres of carefully tended gardens with paved pathways that provide full access to all of our visitors. here are hundreds of village scenes depicted in painstakingly accurate miniature scattered through 2 and a half acres of hand crafted model...
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Blackpool Zoo
Just two miles from the famous sea-front, the AWARD WINNING Blackpool Zoo provides a home to over 1500 animals from all over the world. The Zoo provides new standards of animal care and aims to provide a stimulating, informative and enjoyable experience that demonstrates its role in the conservation of endangered species. Come on in and take a...
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Aardvark Adventure Playbarn - Blackpool
Arnie Aardvark’s Children’s Playbarn at Blackpool Zoo offers a fantastic, indoor three-level play frame with a good-sized area for toddlers. The exciting play barn has loads of great features including a huge, four lane tiger slide, ball cannons and sports area. For adults, there are comfortable seating areas and a cafe serving hot...
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Blackpool
The Air Balloon is conveniently located on the first entrance into the airport, close to Blackpool. The clientele are a good mix of travellers and personnel from the flights, along with a regular locals crowd who tend to call in from about 9.30pm. This is a family friendly venue with an indoor Wacky Warehouse and an outdoor play area...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
There's plenty to do at Pleasure Beach, with over 125 rides and attractions and spectacular shows. Take a thrilling ride on the Pepsi Max Big One, turn your world upside down & get ready to do it again on the Revolution or experience the classic twin tracked coaster the Grand National. Plus your wristband will gain you entry to one of our...
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Ripleys Believe It or Not!
Ripleys Believe It or Not! Blackpool is an exhibition of the strange, unusual and bizarre. The exhibitions is spread out on two floors with eight galleries. Nine TV's and a cinema screen. Items from all over the world. The Ripleys Believe It or Not! exhibition has many show cases, also interactive displays. It's both fun and educational for...
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Sandcastle Waterpark
Looking for things to do in Blackpool? Check out Sandcastle Waterworld, the UK's premier indoor water park. Sandcastle Waterpark is the UKs Largest Indoor Waterpark. The Waterpark features over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much much more. ...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Yeadon Way
For family entertainment we offer an indoor play building, called the 'Play Zone'. This is a good facility to keep the children amused whilst the parents relax!
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The Ocean Plaza
PLAYZONE(Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Daily 11.30am - 10pm.Adult supervision is required as staff do not manage the play area. PARTY PACKAGES Are available at £6.99 & £7.99 please ring for details. CHARGES Free of Charge.
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Dunes Splash World
Splash World is packed full with exciting slides, rides and water features! Southport’s splashtastic indoor all weather water park Dunes Splash World offers a brilliant action packed day out for all of the family! Kept at a constant 84 degrees Fahrenheit, Splash World is the perfect place to visit whatever the weather. We have a fantastic...
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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...
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Southport Pleasureland
With lots to see and do, rides to suit everyone and free entry, Southport Pleasureland is one of the best days out for the whole family. Clean, bright and bursting with activities for everyone, from tots to teens, mums, dads and grandparents, the 32 acre park is home to almost 100 rides and side shows, cafes, free daily magic shows, an indoor...
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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...
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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...
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Blackpool Sea Life Centre
Blackpool Sea Life Centre is a fun day out for all the family with everything from turtles to, sharks and a variety of fish in this maintained indoor aquarium. * All Weather Attraction * Allow 1-2 Hours For Visit * Beach/Coastal Area * Celebration Catering Available...
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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...
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Dinosaur World Blackpool
Dinosaur World Blackpool is Blackpool's newest family attraction! Come and discover your favourite dinosaurs, get up close and personal, have your photos taken, dig for fossils, watch movies about them, complete fun quizzes, explore with our A to Z discovery tour, get the latest dinosaur news and pick up some cool souvenirs. Admission: ...
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Laser Quest Blackpool
Laser Quest Blackpool is the ultimate action packed sci fi adventure for all ages in this real life video game. Stalk your opponents through the Laser Quest Labyrinth, checking (and using!) hiding places, sniper points and other landscaping features. Laser Quest’s atmospheric, multi level arena also features special light and sound...
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Madhatters Play Cafe and Party
Active play in a safe environment for children any age up to 11 years old. Madhatters is perfect for children's parties. Madhatters indoor activity soft play area, Thornton Cleveleys is only 5 minutes by car or bus from Carla Gran Caravan Park.
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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...
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Haigh Country Park
Once the home of Earls and Lords, Haigh Hall is surrounded by 250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills. Haigh Country Park is an enjoyable day out with something for everyone. Explore and enjoy the stunning parkland, woodland and plantations. There is no entrance fee to get into the park.
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