Family days out North West England

There are loads of great family days out in North West England and that is one of the things that this website aims to showcase most alongside all the fantastic Family events in North West England. There are loads of museums, zoos, farms, theme parks and many more types of family attractions. I’m creating individual reviews, guides based on the age of your children, guides to the 5 counties in the North West and even down to specific town and city guides.

This website has loads of room to grow so do keep coming back for more great ideas for things to do with the family in Cheshire, Liverpool, Manchester, Lancashire and the Lake District.

Family days out across the North West

Do you want to go to a family festival this summer? If so I have created a guide to all the ones in the North West and a few that are in surrounding areas (but worth the drive). Read it here – Family festivals North West England

Do you want to pick your own strawberries or other fruit this summer? Find all the Pick your own farms in North West England here.

In the summer months, can you beat a trip to a splash park or paddling pool? Find all the Outdoor paddling pools and splash parks in the North West here.

If you have a dinosaur fan, you need my guide to Dinosaur days out north west

Looking for a maize maze? Find them all listed here – Maize maze North West.

Find out where to see snowdrops across the North West here – Snowdrop walks North West

Find all my guides to Toddler days out North West here.

Find out all about the Gruffalo party trails North West England here.

Find all the National trust near the M6 here. Includes loads in the North West and some in Staffordshire.

Planning a trip on the M6? Find our favourite places to stop for a break here – Places to stop on the M6

Find all the places you can get an Annual passes for North West England here.

Family days out Lake District

The Lake District is one of our favourite regions to visit. It’s great for family walks and boat trips. I bet you didn’t realise there were so many child-friendly attractions in the Lake District. There are farms, zoos, museums, places to see shows and museums.

If you’re going to be visiting the Lakes with young children, then you need to read my guide to things to do in Lake District with toddlers.

It does rain a fair amount in the Lake District but if it didn’t, we wouldn’t have the lakes! Even so, it’s best to have a plan for things to do in the lake district when it rains.

I also have a guide to Things to do in Keswick in the rain here.

I’ve only just started writing individual attraction guides but expect this to grow rapidly. So far I have written a guide to visiting Brockhole on Windermere with kids. I also have a guide to Whinlatter forest walks. I also have this one on Grizedale forest walks. There’s so much more to do.

If you are in the south, then this Sir John Barrow Monument walk is a great one to view for views without too much effort!

Another family walk in the south Lakes is Low Sizergh Barn farm trail. It’s under 2 miles and perfect for kids.

Not far away is the fantastic Sizergh castle play trail.

Perhaps you want to know the best things to do in specific areas of the Lakes. I’m writing guides to the major towns and areas. So far I have:

• Windermere – This includes the town of Windermere and around Lake Windermere too. Read it here – Things to do in Windermere with kids.
• Ambleside – This is one of my favourite towns to visit. Find loads of ideas for things to do with kids in Ambleside.
• Keswick – This is a great tone to visit in the Northern Lake District. Find the best things to do in Keswick.

Family walks Lake District

I have a guide to all the best Family walks Lake District here.

I also have a guide to the best Pram friendly walks Lake District here.

Where to eat out with kids in the Lake District

Kids eat for £1 at Tebay services and the food is fantastic.

Holidays in Cumbria

Find our ultimate guide to Center parcs Whinfell forest here.

Family days out Manchester

Manchester covers the city centre and Greater Manchester too. There are loads of things to do in Manchester for teenagers including bowling, museums, snowboarding and so much more.

Find the Best parks in Manchester here.

Adventure golf is an increasingly popular family activity and it is popular with all ages too. Find out where to play crazy golf in Manchester here.

Days out can get expensive, so some days we need ideas for free things to do in Manchester with kids. There are loads of places that are free in and around Manchester too.

If you’re specifically looking for ideas for young kids then read my guide to free things to do in Manchester with toddlers.

and here are free and paid ideas for Things to do in Manchester with a toddler.

If you live locally and fancy somewhere a little further afield, then find 10 great days out from Stockport here.

Again, I’m starting to build my guides to specific attractions in Greater Manchester. So far I have a guide to visiting RHS Bridgewater with kids.

You can enjoy fantastic family walks and days out at Dunham Massey.

There are loads of fantastic museums in Manchester. Find out all about Manchester Museum here.

Find out all about Science and Industry museum Manchester here.

Operation ouch Manchester is on until 9th June 2024 at the science and industry machine and is so much fun.

Have you heard about the new family escape room at Z-Arts? Find out more here – Z-Arts family escape room.

Find our full guide to Z-Arts here – Z-Arts Manchester.

Find the best Pram friendly walks Manchester here.

Family days out Cheshire

Cheshire is where I live with my family. There are loads of great family days out here including BeWILDerwood, Chester Zoo and lots more. Guides coming soon!

Find loads of ideas for Things to do in Cheshire in the rain here.

If you have children under 4 then this guide will be useful – Things to do in Cheshire with toddlers.

So far I have written about Catalyst Museum which is a great interactive science museum.

Find our BeWILDerwood Cheshire review here.

Find out what’s at Jodrell Bank for kids here.

Find out more about Tatton Park farm here.

Find out everything you need to know about visiting Anderton boat lift visitor centre here.

Find 24 pram friendly walks Cheshire here.

I’ve also published a few family walks in Cheshire:

• National Trust Hare Hill
• Alderley Edge walks
• Lyme park circular walk
• Teggs nose walk
• Glebe Farm Astbury
• Little Morton Hall NT
• Delamere forest walks
• The Gruffalo party trail at Delamere Forest

Family days out Liverpool

Liverpool is a great city to visit with kids. There are loads of fantastic and free family museums.

I have a guide to things to do with toddlers in Liverpool here.

I also have a guide for things to do in Liverpool for teenagers here

Family days out Lancashire

I haven’t written enough about this area of the North West but that’s not because there isn’t loads to do. We love visiting Lytham St Annes, there is loads to do for kids. There’s also loads to do around Preston, Ormskirk and more. There are loads of great family walks and children’s farms as well as the beautiful coast.

Find loads of Things to do in Lancashire with toddlers here.

I have written about the new Merlin attraction – The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse, Blackpool

There is a fantastic children’s farm not far from Preston/Blackburn. Find our Mrs Dowsons farm park review here.

Have you been to Billy Bob’s Preston? If not you really should!

There are loads of parks in Lancashire. Find the best parks in Lancashire here.

Find out all about this fantastic playground for kids here – Park view 4u, Lytham

Find out everything you need to know about Pennington flash country park here.

Another great family walk is this Pendle sculpture trail.

Find all the Pram friendly walks Lancashire here.

Another great place for walks and family activities is Fairhaven Lake.

Find all the Ice cream parlours Lancashire here.

I have written my first campsite review. Find out more about the best campsite in Silverdale – Gibraltar farm campsite review

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