Family events North West July 2025

There’s always plenty on for families across North West England for families so I’ve rounded them up into this guide. These are the best family events North West July 2025. They include lots of farm visits, family theatre and so much more. Find more Family events North West here.

What’s on for families in Manchester July 2025

If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the school holidays then head over here – Things to do in Manchester summer holidays

Operation Ouch! Brains, bogies and you! The Science and Industry Museum. 14th February 2025 – 4th January 2026. Find out more here – Operation Ouch

From here to there, Children’s house tour at Dunham Massey NT. 10th March – 2nd November 2025. Full details here – From Here to There: a tour for children | National Trust

Guess How Much I Love You garden trail. RHS Bridgewater. 15th February until the end of 2025. Find out more here – RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS

Tune into the wild, The Herds. Cathederal gardens, Exchange Square and Market Street, Manchester. 3rd July 2025. Full details here – THE HERDS

Seeking Sanctuary, The Herds. Queens park Heywood, Rochdale. 4th July 2025. Full details here – THE HERDS

Alice in Wonderland. Z-Arts. From 5th April 2025. Book here – Adventures in Wonderland – Z-arts

Summer of play. Dunham Massey. 20th June – 7th September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust

Discover sharklife. Sea Life Manchester. 28th June – 13th July 2025. Book here – * Sea Life Manchester

42nd Street. Z-Arts. 2nd – 5th July 2025. Book here – 42nd Street – Z-arts

Free SmileyWorld® Art Trail Stockport, Stockport Town Centre. 4^th July – 15^th September 2025. Full details here – SmileyWorld® Art Trail Stockport – Totally Stockport

Free launch party at Cockfields farm. 5th July 2025. Book here – Buy Launch Party Tickets online – Cockfields Farm Park

Summer music Sunday. RHS Bridgewater. 6th July 2025. Full details here – RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS

Lego Summer of play, Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester. 12th July – 7th September 2025. Find out more here – * Lego Summer of play

Family silent disco, our kids social. Aviva Studios. 13th July 2025. Book here – MIF – Family Silent Disco, Aviva Studios, Manchester

Fame the musical. Z-Arts. 16th – 19th July 2025. Book here – Fame The Musical – Z-arts

Bridgewater lates. RHS Bridgewater. 18th July 2025. Full details here – RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS

Cat’s out of the bag. Manchester Museum. 19th July 2025. Full details here – Cat’s Out of the Bag – Manchester Museum

Find the Kittens (AR trail). Manchester Museum. 19th July – 14th September 2025. Full details here – Find the Kittens: an AR trail – Manchester Museum

Free Summer of Senses. Science and Industry Museum. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Senses | Science and Industry Museum

Creature Cases Safari Mission. Knowsley Safari Park. 19th July – 3rd August 2025. Full details here – Creature Cases Safari Mission | Knowsley Safari

A purr-fect Summer! Manchester Museum. 22nd July – 29th August 2025. Full details here – A Purr-fect Summer! – Manchester Museum

You are the sun (for children aged 0-2). RHS Bridgewater. 20th July 2025. Book here – RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS

Bubblefest. Knowsley Safari Park. 23rd July 2025. Full details here – Special Events & Adventures At Our Safari Park | Knowsley Safari

The great woodland adventure. RHS Bridgewater. 23rd July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer holiday fun | RHS Garden Bridgewater / RHS

Free Pocket loop. Waterside Arts. 24th – 25th July 2025. Full details here – Pocket Loop | What’s On | Waterside

Free Hug (circus theatre). Waterside Arts. 24th – 25th July 2025. Full details here – Hug

Free Everywhere’s a beach. Waterside Arts. 25th – 26th July 2025. Full details here – Everywhere’s A Beach | What’s On | Waterside

Free Out of the deep blue. Waterside Arts. 26th – 27th July 2025. Full details here – Out of the Deep Blue | What’s On | Waterside

Free Batala Manchester. Waterside Arts. 26th July 2025. Full details here – Batala Manchester | What’s On | Waterside

Free The thingumajigs. Waterside Arts. 26th July 2025. Full details here – The Thingumajigs | What’s On | Waterside

Big summer blow out. Cockfields farm. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Buy Big Summer Blow Out Tickets

Big summer blow out sunset parites. Cockfields farm. 26th July 2025. Book here – Sunset Parties

Fireman Sam. Stockport Plaza. 26th July 2025. Book here – * Fireman Sam – The Great Camping Adventure

In the night garden live. The Lowry. 26th – 27th July 2025. Book here – * In the night garden

Tom Gates epic stage show. Stockport Plaza. 27th July 2025. Book here * Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

Free The global grooves Bloco. Waterside Arts. 27th July 2025. Full details here – The Global Grooves Bloco | What’s On | Waterside

Free Summer of stories – week 1 tea parties. Z-Arts. 29th July – 2nd August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Stories – Week 1: Tea Parties – Z-arts

Woodland Survival at The Hive. 31st July 2025. Book here – Woodland Survival at The Hive – Thursday 31st July 2025

Sunflower Maze at Dunham Massey Ice Cream farm. The date is to be confirmed but is expected to be late July. Keep an eye on Facebook here.

What’s on for families in Cheshire July 2025

If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the school holidays then head over here – Things to do in Cheshire summer holidays

Stick Man trail at Delamere Forest. 5th February 2025 – January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails

Wandering Wolves. Little Moreton Hall. 12th February – 2nd November 2025. Full details here – Wandering Wolves | National Trust

Stockton Heath Festival. 3rd – 6th July 2025. Full details here – Stockton Heath Festival

Foodie festival. Tatton Park. 11th – 13th July 2025. Book here – Tatton Park – Foodies Festival

We’re going on a bear hunt, Tatton Park. 19th July – 7th September 2025. Find out more here – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Summer farm adventures, Tatton park farm. 22nd July – 22nd August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Adventure at the Farm

Summer of play, Quarry Bank Mill. 19th July – 1st September 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Play

Summer of play, Lyme Park. 18 July – 7 September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Lyme | National Trust

Summer of play at Hare Hill. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play: Water Wonders Trail | National Trust

Summer of fun and games at Beeston Castle. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Fun and Games at Beeston Castle and Woodland Park | English Heritage

Summer at Jodrell Bank. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Find full details and book here – Summer at Jodrell! – Jodrell Bank

Bats at Tegg’s nose. 19th July 2025. Book here – Bats at Tegg’s Nose

Tegg’s Nose butterfly walk. 19th July 2025. Book here – Tegg’s Nose Butterfly Walk

Tegg’s Nose bilberry pick. 20th July 2025. Book here – Tegg’s Nose Bilberry Pick

Outdoor theatre – Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth – Double bill. 20th July 2025. Book here – Outdoor theatre – Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth – Double bill | National Trust

Music in the Mill. 21st July 2025. Full details here – Music in the Mill | National Trust

Victorian Life, Tatton Park. 24th July 2025. Book here – Victorian Life

The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Tatton Park. 24th July 2025. Book here – The Tale of Peter Rabbit

I See Me When I Look At A Tree Workshop. Tatton Park. 25th July 2025. Book here – I See Me When I Look At A Tree Workshop

Secrets of the Old Hall Tour. Tatton Park. 25th July 2025. Book here – Secrets of the Old Hall Tour

Tatton Park Pretty Muddy Kids. Tatton Park. 26th July 2025. Book here – Cheshire – Tatton Park Pretty Muddy Kids 2025 | Race for Life

Castle park live. Frodsham. 26th July 2025. Book here – Castle Park Live

Through the Window Workshop. Tatton Park. 27th July 2025. Book here – Through the Window Workshop

Once Upon a Time. Tatton Park. 30th July 2025. Book here – Once Upon a Time

The Tatton War Room Workshop. Tatton Park. 31st July 2025. Book here – The Tatton War Room Workshop

Mini Mindfulness. Tatton Park. 31st July 2025. Book here – Mini Mindfulness

What’s on for families in Liverpool July 2025

If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the school holidays, you need this post – Things to do in Liverpool summer holidays.

Robot weekend, Eureka! Science + Discovery. 5th – 6th July 2025. Full details here – Robots Weekend: 6 July – Eureka! Science + Discovery

Spot’s Birthday Party. The Atkinson, Southport. 8th – 9th July 2025. Book here – Spot’s Birthday Party – The Atkinson

Toddler fest. Otterspool Adventure. 15th – 18th July 2025. Full details here – Toddler Festival | Otterspool Adventure

Light and colour weekend. Eureka! Science + Discovery. 12th – 13th July 2025. Full details here – Light and Colour Weekend: 12 – 13 July – Eureka! Science + Discovery

Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet. Exhibition centre Liverpool. 15th July – 15th August 2025. Book here – Beyond Van Gogh | Beyond Monet

Summer holidays at Eureka! Science + Discovery. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer Holidays at Eureka! 19 July – 31 August – Eureka! Science + Discovery

PAW patrol live. M&S Bank Arena. 19th July 2025. Book here – M&S Bank Arena Liverpool – PAW Patrol Live

Liverpool Arab Arts festival – family day, Palm House Sefton Park. 20th July 2025. Full details here – LAAF Liverpool Arab Arts Festival – Family Day – Palm House Sefton Park

Garden Party, Calderstones Park. 20th July 2025. Full details here – Garden Party

A tribute to Miss Rachel, St Helens Theatre Royal. 20th July 2025. Book here – show – St Helens Theatre Royal

Summer of play at Speke Hall. 21st July – 31st August 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Play at Speke Hall

Summer fest. Otterspool Adventure. 22nd July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Summer Festival

Stone Age Crafts Day. Lunt Meadow. 23rd July 2025. Book here – Stone Age Crafts Day

Fireman Sam. St Helens Theatre Royal. 25th July 2025. Book here – show – St Helens Theatre Royal

Free Construction Club. The Atkinson. 26th July 2025. Find out more here –Construction Club – The Atkinson

What’s on for families in Lancashire July 2025

If you’re specifically looking for a guide to the school holidays then you need to head over here – Summer holiday activities Lancashire.

Dragonfly festival at WWT, Martin Mere. 21st June – 22nd September 2025. Full detail here – Dragonfly Festival at Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Summer Xplorer at Brockholes. 4th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Summer Xplorer at Brockholes

Summer Xplorer at Mere Sands Wood. 4th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Summer Xplorer at Mere Sands Wood

Waiting for Kudo. The Herds. Pennington Flash Country Park. 5th July 2025. Full details here – THE HERDS

Summer Fair. Winstanley Park. 5th & 6th July 2025. Book here – Summer Fair 2025 – Winstanley Park Events

Angry birds. Blackpool Sea Life. 5th – 20th July 2025. Book here – * Angry Birds | SEA LIFE Blackpool

Flashes Festival of Nature. Pennington Flash Nature reserve. 6th July 2025. Full details here – Nature themed family event returns to Pennington Flash

Parbold Village show – Friday night family disco. 11th July 2025. Book here – Parbold Village Show – Friday Night Family Disco

Waterfoot Wakes. 11th – 19th July 2025. Full details here – Horse + Bamboo

Waterfoot Wakes. Parade day. 12th July 2025. Book here – Horse + Bamboo

West Lancs classic bus day. 13th July 2025. Full details here – West Lancs classic bus day

Parbold Village Show – Sunday Sessions. 13th July 2025. Book here – Parbold Village Show – Sunday Sessions

Summer of play at Rufford Old Hall. 18th July – 1st September 2025. Find out more here – Summer of Play | National Trust

Living History Weekend. Samlesbury Hall. 19th & 20th July 2025. Full details – LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND – Samlesbury Hall

Jurassic Tedventure, Farmer Ted’s. From 19th July – until 1st September 2025. Find out more here – Jurassic Tedventure

Jurassic Adventures at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Jurassic Adventure | Mrs Dowsons

Lowther Ice Cream Festival. Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. 19th – 20th July 2025. Full details here – Lowther’s Ice Cream Festival 2025 – Lowther Pavilion

The Dino Adventure. East Lancashire Railway. 20th July 2025. Book here – * The Dino Adventure

SeekOut Arts & Music Festival. Gisburn Forest. 25th – 27th July 2025. Book here – SeekOut Arts & Music Festival | music | Stephen Park, Clitheroe BB7 4TS, UK

Butterfly Walk at Heysham Nature Reserve. 25th July 2025. Free but booking required. Book here – Butterfly Walk at Heysham Nature Reserve

Wildlife Adventurer at Brockholes. 25th July 2025. Book here – Wildlife Adventurer at Brockholes

Treasure Island (outdoor theatre). Gawthorpe Hall. 26th July 2025. Book here – Outdoor theatre – Treasure Island | National Trust

Family Fiesta Schools Out for Summer! Kanteena, Lancaster. 26th July 2025. Book here – Family Fiesta Schools Out for Summer! | Kanteena

Top Secret: The Magic Of Science High Voltage, Lowther Pavilion. 27th July 2025. Book here – Top Secret: The Magic Of Science High Voltage – Lowther Pavilion

Ministry of Science Live – Science Saved the World. The Muni. 27th July 2025. Book here – Ministry of Science Live – Science Saved the World – The Muni

The wizarding adventure at East Lancashire Railway. 27th July 2025. Book here – * The Wizarding Adventure

Beach Tots at Half Moon Bay. 29th July 2025. Book here – Beach Tots at Half Moon Bay

Rocky Shore Ramble at Half Moon Bay. 30th July 2025. Book here – Rocky Shore Ramble at Half Moon Bay

Mud dipping. Lytham St Annes. 31st July 2025. Book here – Mud Dipping

Summer craft workshop. Woodcroft Crafts. 31st July 2025. Book here – Woodcroftcrafts

What’s on for families in the Lake District July 2025

If you’re specifically looking for things to do in the summer holidays, you need this guide – Things to do in Lake District summer holidays

Stick Man trail at Whinlatter Forest. 14th February 2025 – January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails

Stick Man trail at Grizedale Forest. 14th February 2025 – January 2026. Full details here – Forestry England Stick Man Trails

Summer of play. Sizergh castle. 28th June – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust

Summer of play. Wray Castle. 30th June – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Wray 2025 | National Trust

Happy birthday Peter Rabbit show, The World of Beatrix Potter. Selected dates throughout July and August 2025. Book here – Peter Rabbit Theatre.

Free Summer trail, Kendal. 5th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer Trail 2025 – Kendal Town

Cockermouth live, Wordsworth house. 5th & 6th July 2025. Find out more here – Cockermouth live | National Trust

Rucksacks and rhymes – age 5 +. Wordsworth house. 6th July 2025. Book here – Rucksack of Rhymes: A Wordsworthian Summer (5 years +) | National Trust

Rucksacks and rhymes – under 5s. Wordsworth house. 6th July 2025. Book here – Rucksack of Rhymes: Tiny Trekkers (0-5 years) | National Trust

Imagine a World: Story-led yoga for families. Hill Top. 6th July 2025. Full details here – Imagine a World: Story-led yoga for families | National Trust

Maize maze at Lakeland maze farm. 12th July – 5th October 2025. Full details here – Maize Maze – Lakeland Maze Farm Park

Bouncefest, Stramongate School, Kendal. 14th July 2025. outdoor event Book here – BounceFest

Tales in the orchard. Hill Top. Selected dates 17th July – 1st September 2025. Full details here – Tales in the orchard | National Trust

Summer of play. Allan Bank. 17th July – 2nd September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Allan Bank | National Trust

Summer of fun at Walby Farm Park. 19th July – 3rd September 2025. Book here – Walby Farm Park

Swallows and amazon activities at Windermere Jetty Mesuem. 19th July – 30th August 2025. Full details here – Swallows and Amazons: Summer of Adventure | Windermere Jetty Museum

Summer holiday activities at Abbot Hall. 19th July – 30th August 2025. Full details here – Summer Holiday Family Activities – Lakeland Arts

Summer of play. Acorn Bank. 19th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play | National Trust

Rude Science. The Coro. 20th July 2025. Book here – Rude Science – The Coro

Play trail at Whitehaven coast. 22nd -23rd July 2025. Find out more here – Play Trail | National Trust

Bouncefest, The hub, Barrow in Furness. 22nd July 2025. outdoor event Book here – BounceFest

Nature’s story walk. Sizergh Castle. 23rd July – 31st August 2025. Book here – Nature’s Story Walk | National Trust

Summer of Play. Fell Foot. 24th July – 3rd September 2025. Full details here – Summer of Play at Fell Foot | National Trust

Bouncefest, Penrith Leisure Centre. 25th July 2025. outdoor event Book here – BounceFest

Beatrix Potter’s Birthday. Hill Top. 26th – 28th July 2025. Full details here – Beatrix Potter’s birthday | National Trust

Garden arts and crafts. Wordsworth house. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Garden arts and crafts | National Trust

Teddy bears picnic. Wordsworth house. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Teddy bears picnic | National Trust

Beetle, bugs and butterflies. Wordsworth house. 26th July – 31st August 2025. Full details here – Beetle, bugs and butterflies | National Trust

Dog Show, The Lambing Shed. 27th July 2025. Full details here – Dog Show – Sunday July 27th – The Lambing Shed

Festival of Archaeology. Acorn Bank. 28th July – 3rd August 2025. Full details here – Festival of Archaeology | National Trust

Bouncefest, Trimpell Sports Club. 29th July 2025. outdoor event Book here – BounceFest

Creative play trail. Whitehaven coast. 29th July – 13th August 2025. Full details here – Creative Play Trail | National Trust

Nantwich show. Reaseheath College. 30th July 2025. Full details here – Nantwich Show

Paddington at Walby Farm Park. 30th – 31st July 2025. Book here – Paddington™ is Coming | Walby Farm Park

Want to know whats on next month?

Find out what’s on in August here – Family events North West August.

If you’re reading this before July, you might be interested in this post – Family events North West June

More things to do this month in the North West

Why not book to visit an outdoor cinema? There are lots to choose from across our region. Find them all here – Outdoor cinema North West.

Cool down on a hot day in one of the many paddling pools or splash pads across our region. Find full details of them all here – Outdoor paddling pools and splash parks in the North West.

Fruit picking is another great family activity to do in the summer months. Find out where your nearest farm is, what they grow and when they are open here – Pick your own farms in North West England.

Find more family days out across the North West of England here – Family days out North West England.

And finally don’t forget to join the Facebook group – North West family days out

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