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WACKY WAREHOUSE Preston - Phantom Winger
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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...
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...
Giddy Kids Ltd - Preston
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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...
Safe Play Centre - Preston
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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...
Sparkle
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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...
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...
Little Lagoon, West View Leisure Centre - Preston
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Little Lagoon, West View Leisure Centre - Preston
Little Lagoon at West View L C West View Preston Lancashire PR1 5EP Telephone: 01772 796788
Harris Museum & Art Gallery
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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.
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...
Mini Magees Party and Play Centre - Preston
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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!
Avenham and Miller Park
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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...
Bowland Wild Boar Park - Preston
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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...
Rascals Party & Play Centre - Preston
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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...
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...
Monkey Magic - Preston
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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...
Withy Grove Park
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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...
Hoghton Tower
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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...
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...
Turbary Woods
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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.
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...
Kirkham Indoor Pool
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Kirkham Indoor Pool
Kirkham Indoor Pool Station Rd, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire PR4 2HA Tel: 01772 682989  
Buddys Play - Leyland
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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. ...
Worden Park
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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.
Old Holly Farm - Garstang
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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!!
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.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
The Museum is free and open all year except on Mondays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please contact the museum to confirm our opening times if in doubt.
Chorley Equestrian Centre
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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...
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...
Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens - Preston
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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...
ZuuKidz
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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...
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...
Puddletown Pirates - Chorley
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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
Fuzzy Ed's @ The Highfield - Croston - Preston
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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...
Cheeky Monkeys - Chorley
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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,...
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. ...
Oakenhurst Farm
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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.
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’,...
Earnsdale Farm Riding School
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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...
Park View 4U Playing Fields
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Park View 4U Playing Fields
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Lytham St Annes Beach
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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...
Kaos Indoor High Wire Adventure
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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. ...
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...
WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE
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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...
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...
Windmill Animal Farm
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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...
Rufford Old Hall
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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,...
Thingamajigz
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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.
Wellybobs - Darwen
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Wellybobs - Darwen
Wellybobs adventure farm park is a family owned business which began as a dairy, beef and pig farm before it diversified into alpaca farming in 2005. There are lots of different animals, including goats, ducks, rabbits and pigs, to meet who want all your attention and petting, you may even be lucky enough to see some new baby animals. The...
Lytham Hall
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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...
Clown Around - Chorley
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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.
Playmates Childrens Play Centre - Chorley
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Playmates Childrens Play Centre - Chorley
Welcome to Playmates, an exciting indoor adventure playcentre and party venue for children under 9 where there’s always lots to do and plenty of fun to be had, every day of the week.
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,...
Clitheroe Castle Museum
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Clitheroe Castle Museum
The museum stands high on Castle Hill, in the shadow of the Castle Keep, an image which has dominated Clitheroe's skyline for over 800 years. The historic landmark of Clitheroe, in the heart of the Ribble Valley offers a day of exploration for all the family. Our intriguing galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of...
4Kids - Clitheroe
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4Kids - Clitheroe
A warm welcome awaits you and your children at 4kids. Situated near the centre of historic Clitheroe in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley, 4kids is a fully equipped indoor children's play area and café. Whether you're having one of our exclusive private party's, dropping in for a play or attending our toddler sessions or baby...
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...
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary - Oswaldtwistle
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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.
Playtime Soft Play Centre
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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...
Oswaldtwistle Mills
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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,...
Madhatters Play Cafe and Party
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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.
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...
Hippodome
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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!!
World Horse Welfare Penny Farm - Blackpool
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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...
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...
Stanley Park
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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...
Blackpool Model Village and Gardens
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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...
Blackpool Zoo
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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...
Aardvark Adventure Playbarn - Blackpool
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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...
Little Treasures
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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...
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...
Harrys
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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...
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...
Bounce Play Centre
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Bounce Play Centre
Large children's indoor Play area offering something different to the norm..! Largest in the northwest so lots of space for kids to play with a fantastic cafe serving great food and fresh coffee so parent can relax while the little ones can burn of some energy. Fantastic party venue with packages for every budget, let us do the work while you...
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...
WACKY WAREHOUSE Blackpool
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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...
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...
Laser Quest Blackpool
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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...
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
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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...
Sandcastle Waterpark
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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. ...
Ripleys Believe It or Not!
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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...
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...
Blackpool Sea Life Centre
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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...
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...
Dinosaur World Blackpool
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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: ...
Yeadon Way
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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! 
Beach and Marine Gardens
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Beach and Marine Gardens
The Borough of Wyre lies in the north west of the Red Rose County of Lancashire, nestled between the Fylde Coast in the west and the wilds of the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the east.
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.
Fleetwood Museum
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Fleetwood Museum
Fleetwood Museum takes you back through time to find out what the town of Fleetwood was like at different points in history from its fishing heyday to it’s role now as a leisure resort. Discover information about ferry services, cargo trade, lifeboats and brave lifeboat men, plus the heroic role of trawler men during World War II. ...
SAWLEY ABBEY
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SAWLEY ABBEY
The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set against a backdrop of dramatic hills. After its dissolution in 1536, the monks were briefly returned to the abbey during the Pilgrimage of Grace. They remained in possession until the insurrection's collapse and the execution of their abbot. Read more about the history of the...
The Prince William - Nr Wigan
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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.
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...
Matchmoor Riding Centre
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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....
Churchtown Botanic Gardens
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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...
Cottams Field - Lancaster
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Cottams Field - Lancaster
Cottams Field was built in August 2003 just off Junction 34 of the M6 in a business park near Lancaster.  This is a good stop off point as we are local to the Lake District and Blackpool is not far away. Lancaster itself is an Edwardian town with a castle, a working prison and the priory which is a functioning church, booked up for years for...
Giggles Play and Adventure
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Giggles Play and Adventure
Giggles - a brand new, state of the art, indoor, soft play and party venue offers safe, clean, fun for children up to 12 years old. Complete with a state of the art kitchen, good toilets and baby change facilities the new centre houses 2 frames – a huge one for older children and exactly the same in miniature for toddlers. ...
Hesketh Park
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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: ...
Runamok
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Runamok
Indoor soft play is fun for children of all ages, but more than this, it equips them with 'life lessons' from an early age. Active play increases children's confidence and self-esteem, invites abstract thinking, encourages empathy and ability to co-operate, fires their imagination and creativity, and develops their social language and mental...
The Ocean Plaza
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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.
Dunes Splash World
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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...
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...
Southport Pleasureland
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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...
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...
Lancaster Castle
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Lancaster Castle
Lancaster Castle occupies a city -centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts. It consists of an extensive group of historic structures, including the 12thc  Keep, the 14thc Witches' Tower, the 15thc Gatehouse, and the  Female Penitentiary, which dates from the early years of the 19th c. It is a...
The Dukes - Lancaster
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The Dukes - Lancaster
Creating and presenting great art which changes people’s lives for the better. One of England’s outstanding producing theatres and cultural centres. We are the only building-based professional producing theatre in Lancashire and is also a registered charity. The Dukes won the inaugural Lancashire Tourism Cultural...
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...
Williamson Park
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Williamson Park
Come and visit Williamson Park’s Butterfly House and Mini Beast Cave and meet all sorts of exciting creepy crawlies, birds and animals. Explore the park and its hidden pathways leading to mosaics, follies and a sundial. Play in the children's playground or picnic on the wide expanses of grass. Visit the Ashton Memorial which often hosts art...
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
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Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Nestling side by side in the quiet village of Helmshore in the stunning Rossendale Valley are two original Lancashire textile mills, Higher Mill and Whitaker’s Mill, together known as Helmshore Mills Textile Museum. Here you can... Soak up the atmosphere of the historic mills and witness working original machinery. Follow a journey to...
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...
Ainsdale Beach
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Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale Beach is one of the most popular on the coast and has been awarded a Quality Coast Award by Keep Britain Tidy. It is the only beach in the North West to have ever been awarded the international Blue Flag (in 2004 and 2006). The QCA award tells visitors that the standards of beach management are of the highest quality in the UK. Ainsdale...
GOODSHAW CHAPEL
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GOODSHAW CHAPEL
English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from 1742-1809. BEFORE YOU GO Opening Times: Please call the key keeper for details. Tel: 01706227333. Parking: On street parking only. PLAN A GREAT DAY OUT Make the most of your day...
WACKY WAREHOUSE - Lostock Bolton - The Beehive
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WACKY WAREHOUSE - Lostock Bolton - The Beehive
WACKY WAREHOUSE - Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall OPENING TIMES    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 6pm.  Saturday & Sunday 11am - 6pm. TOTS TIME    During Term Time. Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3pm PARTY PACKAGES    Available from  £6.99 per child - ring for full...
Smithills Open Farm - Bolton
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Smithills Open Farm - Bolton
Set within 70 acres of rolling countryside a few miles north of Bolton, Smithills Open Farm is a family run business where nothing sits still. Not even our stick insects. The farm itself is constantly evolving, with new animals coming to stay every week. We provide homes for everything from cows, pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, llamas, owls, eagles,...
Smithills Hall
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Smithills Hall
One of Bolton's more original family homes, Smithills Hall is a dignified Grade 1 listed building, full of history and drama with an 800 year story. There are fine examples of historic architecture from Medieval and Tudor gubbins right through to Victorian times. It's a relatively dry visit in terms of the kids so best for older types who get...
Haigh Country Park
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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.
Moss Bank Park - Bolton
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Moss Bank Park - Bolton
Moss Bank Park is home to Animal World. The Butterfly House was moved here from Queen's Park. Butterflies fly free in a tropical environment, while in Animal World, a unique living environment has been created for many animals, from farmyard to tropical birds. You can call the park for further details on +44 (0)1204 334050. Admission is free. ...
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...
WACKY WAREHOUSE Rossendale - Old Cobblers Inn
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Rossendale - Old Cobblers Inn
WACKY WAREHOUSE(Indoor Play Building) GENERAL ADMISSION    Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 7pm.Friday 9.30am - 8pm. Saturday 10.30am - 8pm.Sunday 10.30am - 7pm. TOTS TIME    Term Time: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm. CHILDREN'S PARTIES    Available at £6.99 & £8.50 per child - ring for full...
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.
WACKY WAREHOUSE Burnley
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Burnley
This recently built pub is very large and easily accessible by car.  We are also within walking distance of Burnley Railway / Bus Station and the town centre.  This is a family friendly pub offering something for everyone.  We have full facilities for the disabled and babies, along with a Wacky Warehouse and outside play area for...
Run and Jump Wigan
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Run and Jump Wigan
Run and Jump is a brand new and very exciting children's indoor play centre for 0-12 years. Open 7 days a week the kids can enjoy running, playing and sliding down the 4 metre wavy slide with lots more to keep them busy. ...
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
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Queen Street Mill Textile Museum
Queen Street Mill Textile Museum allows you to experience the days when cotton was king and steam ran the world. You will be amazed to see the fascinating steam engine, called Peace, as it drives over 300 looms in the weaving shed. There are demonstrations showing toweling and dobby looms, pirn winding and weaving. A lot of the original...
WACKY WAREHOUSE, Red Robin - Wigan
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WACKY WAREHOUSE, Red Robin - Wigan
WACKY WAREHOUSE - Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall OPENING TIMES    Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 8pm. Friday 9.30am - 8pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am - 8pm. TOTS TIME    School Time: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3pm. PARTY PACKAGES    Available all week & at weekends (except...
Towneley Hall Museum
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Towneley Hall Museum
Burnley's Art Gallery & Museum set in the town's largest park provides a wonderful day out for all the family. With an extensive range of events, activities and exhibitions Towneley provides something for every visitor. There are exhibitions, woodland walks, sculpture trails, an organic community garden, play areas, sports pitches and two...
Thompson Park and Miniature Railway
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Thompson Park and Miniature Railway
A formal Edwardian urban park. Retains most original features: boating lake, Italian gardens, Ranger centre, and playground.   Thompson Park is more ornamental than Burnley's other parks with large numbers of flower beds and the large rose garden. This has created quite a different pattern of use compared to the other parks in the...
WACKY WAREHOUSE Morcambe - Station Promenade
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Morcambe - Station Promenade
Formerly a railway station building, Station Promenade now offers a comfortable place to enjoy good pub hospitality.  Come and try our delicious Two For One dishes chosen from the main menu.  The Two for One deal lets you simply order two adult main meals and get the cheapest one free.  The deal has become very popular, always...
Johnnys Fun Factory Arts & entertainment - Morecombe
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Johnnys Fun Factory Arts & entertainment - Morecombe
 Great and colourful adventure soft play that do parties as well, up to all modern safety standards. Separate play  area for toddlers, suitably equipped to give the kids some playtime during the holidays or weekends. Various cages, slides, ropes and other play equipment at hand, there is also an arcade to play air hockey etc.
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,...
Queens Park
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Queens Park
We invite you to take a look around our site, it gives you an overall picture of some of the interesting things that Queens Park has to offer. What can You do in Queens Park. You can sponsor a flower bed if you wish, or if you like practical gardening, you can help plant flowers Meet Your Friends. Walk your dog. Bring your children to the play...
Bolton Steam Museum - Bolton
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Bolton Steam Museum - Bolton
Bolton Steam Museum has over 27 old stationary steam engines, which our volunteers have rescued from scrap and restored to run in steam once again. Most of these are running on our occasional Steaming Days. We have a wide range, with many different types of steam engine. Some are now unique - the only engine of this particular type left anywhere...
Bolton Museums - Art Gallery & Aquarium
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Bolton Museums - Art Gallery & Aquarium
Museum: Ranging from Egyptian mummies to local history and wildlife, Bolton's collection has something for everyone. You can browse some of our collections on this site or look at some of our collection highlights. AQUARIUM: All of the fish at Bolton Aquarium are freshwater fish, whose natural habitats are streams, rivers or lakes. This...
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.
Farmer Teds Farm Park - Ormskirk
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Farmer Teds Farm Park - Ormskirk
Farmer Ted's is an interactive children's activity park, sited on a working farm within the beautiful Lancashire countryside.  The Farm Park's aim is to provide a fun, family orientated atmosphere where Mums and Dads will feel just as comfortable as the Kids. The attraction offers an educational, safe and fun place for the whole family to...
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre
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Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre
As parents of 2 young children, we feel that we have a good idea of what we want in a play area; We want an exciting but safe place for the children to explore and have unforgettable adventures. We want a menu of healthy, interesting food to satisfy both children and adults. We want to sit in a comfortable, clean environment to read the paper...
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...
Barrowford Park
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Barrowford Park
We are proud to confirm that Barrowford Park was awarded the prestigious Green Flag award in 2011 which is a respected national standard for parks and green spaces. This is the 4th time we have been awarded this award since 2008. 
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...
WACKY WAREHOUSE Bolton - The Red Lion
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Bolton - The Red Lion
WACKY WAREHOUSE - Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall OPENING TIMES    Sunday - Thursday 9.30am - 7pm. Friday - Saturday 9.30am - 8pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing. PARENT & TODDLERS    School Time only. Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3.30pm. PARTY PACKAGES    Available...
Animal Quackers Park Farm - Bacup
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Animal Quackers Park Farm - Bacup
Animal Quackers is a family run business. Our aim is to bring to you and your family the fun and enjoyment of animals -  hugging, feeding and interacting with all of our residents on the  farm. Take a farm tour with Farmer Terry . This is the highlight of the day, then you can hug bunnies, guinea pigs, ducks, chicks etc. There are...
Cheeky Chimps Playcentre Ltd - Manchester
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Cheeky Chimps Playcentre Ltd - Manchester
The Play Centre Where All Children Can go wild, Adventure Play for 0-12 year olds. Book a mid-week Bonanza Party at Cheeky Chimps for £100!!! This includes: 20 children (maximum) Food - Party Invites - 1 Party Game - Hour & Half Play!!! (Parties available Mon-Fri 4.15pm - 5.45pm)
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...
Leighton Hall
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Leighton Hall
Our beautiful historic home is a genuinely stunning location for exclusive and luxurious wedding ceremonies, memorable corporate events and fully hosted group activities for schools and local societies. Attractive gardens, amazing rolling parkland and, of course, the spectacularly impressive hall itself, make it great for family visits as well as...
WARTON OLD RECTORY
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WARTON OLD RECTORY
The rectory at Warton is a rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton. BEFORE YOU GO Opening Times: Open daily, 10am-5pm from Easter to September, and 10am-4pm October to March. Closed over Christmas and New Year. ...
Moses Gate Country Park
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Moses Gate Country Park
Moses Gate Country Park is a large Country Park and nature reserve with miles of scenic woodland and waterside walks, plus nature trails, and horse and cycle routes. It is open all year, free to visit, and only 3 miles (5km) south of Bolton town centre, making it a great place to visit both as a purposeful day trip or as a reprieve for the kids...
The Fusilier Museum - Bury
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The Fusilier Museum - Bury
The Fusilier Museum is home to the collection of the XX Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, commemorating over 300 years of history and heritage . Special exhibitions and events will be held throughout the year to highlight the extensive collection and its significance to those associated with the Regiments past, present...
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....
Docker Park Farm Visitor Centre
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Docker Park Farm Visitor Centre
Docker Park Farm has undergone a major refurbishment and will re open in early August 2011. There are lots of very friendly farm animals to see and stroke, ex battery hens and lots of rabbits and guinea pigs to cuddle. Our goats like to go for a walk with you! Our cafe offers a small but fresh menu with all food cooked on the premises including...
Greenlands Farm Village
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Greenlands Farm Village
Couples, friends and families can have a wonderful day out with us (whatever the Cumbrian weather brings!) On our open farm you can pat storybook farm animals, ride a horse and trap, pedal (size permitting!) a mini tractor, lark about in a hay strewn play barn and picnic by the paddocks. In our artisan village, you can meet talented crafts...
Tyldesley Swimming Pool - Manchester
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Tyldesley Swimming Pool - Manchester
Tyldesley Swimming Pool Castle St, Tyldesley, Manchester, Lancashire M29 8EG Tel: 01942 882722     Facilities include: 25 metre pool 2 diving boards  Lane swimming  Ladies Only  Swimming lessons  Children’s activities  Birthday parties  Galas  Club bookings  ...
The Pelican Centre
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The Pelican Centre
Previously Tydesley Pool, Tyldesley Pelican Centre pool covers a whole range of aquatic disciplines to accommodate a variety of swimmers from the hesitant beginner to the accomplished competitor, from babies to adults. Swim Fit and Aqua Aerobics aim to improve your level of fitness, and parent and toddler activities to introduce little ones to...
Formby Nature Reserve
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Formby Nature Reserve
Stunning coastline with large areas of beaches, sand dunes and pine woods Don't miss Stunning stretch of unspoilt coastline Long, sandy beaches and attractive pine woods Search for 5,000-year-old red deer footprints on the beach You may catch a glimpse of a rare red squirrel
Formby Beach
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Formby Beach
Stunning coastline with large areas of beaches, sand dunes and pine woods   Don't miss Stunning stretch of unspoilt coastline Long, sandy beaches and attractive pine woods Search for 5,000-year-old red deer footprints on the beach You may catch a glimpse of a rare red squirrel
Whitemoor Riding Centre
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Whitemoor Riding Centre
BHS approved Whitemoor Riding Centre offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available from 5 years upwards, with indoor school for jumps and outdoor riding facilities. They welcome disabled as well as able bodied riders and have an RDA Mounting Ramp. Admission: Costs on request, site down at time of updating....
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...
The Lock Keeper - Manchester
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The Lock Keeper - Manchester
FUN HOUSE - Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall OPENING TIMES    Monday - Friday 10am - (last admissions) 7pm. Saturday & Sunday 12noon - (last admissions) 7pm. TOTS TIME    Term Time only. Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm (excl. Wednesday 10am - 12noon). CHILDREN'S PARTIES    ...
Funtastic - Manchester
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Funtastic - Manchester
Funtastic is a safe and exciting place for your children to play, learn and develop. We have invested in some very impressive attractions and features that will keep children amused for hours, and parents wishing they were a few years younger! We also have a unique elevated sports court, sure to keep the little ones busy Monday - Friday's ...
Ruffwood Swimming Pool - Kirkby
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Ruffwood Swimming Pool - Kirkby
Ruffwood Swimming Pool within Ruffwood School, Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside L33 8XF Tel: 0151 443 4303  
Weld Blundell - Formby
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Weld Blundell - Formby
FUZZY ED'S FUN HOUSE - RE-OPENED FOLLOWING A REFURBISHMENT IN SUMMER 2010 (Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall)     OPENING TIMES    Monday - Friday 4pm - 7pm last admissions 6pm. Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 7pm last admissions 6pm. SOMETHING FOR THE ADULTS    We have a NEW sofa...
Fun Time - Liverpool
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Fun Time - Liverpool
With over 5000sq ft of play area for ages 0-3 and 3-12 years (under one's free and adults free). Open 7 days a week. Special rates for registered child minders and toddler groups.   Monday- Friday 9.30am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm
Hornby Swimming Pool
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Hornby Swimming Pool
Hornby Swimming Pool is in the beautiful village of Hornby in the picturesque Lune Valley. The pool serves many of the village school children and teaches the children a healthy respect for safety in and around water. The pool is 15m by 6m and offers a comfortable and friendly atmosphere to all its customers.
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.
WACKY WAREHOUSE Bury - The Paper Mill
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Bury - The Paper Mill
WACKY WAREHOUSE - Indoor Play Building OPENING TIMES    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 6pm (last admissions 5pm). Saturday & Sunday 11am - 6pm (last admission 5pm). Please note times may vary from those stated please contact us before making a special journey. PARENT & TODDLERS    Term Time Only. Monday to Friday...
Acorn Farm - Knowsley
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Acorn Farm - Knowsley
Acorn Farm offers a fun and educational day out for all the family in Kirkby, Liverpool. There's lots to see and do at Acorn Farm! Meet and feed the animals, check out the 2 fun-filled play areas or take a stroll through the woodland walk. During weekends and Knowsley school holidays, horse rides and small animal petting sessions are...
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...
Prendoolys - St Helens
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Prendoolys - St Helens
Welcome to Prendoolys, St Helen's biggest and best children’s indoor adventure play area, designed from the ground up to deliver countless hours of family fun.... at Prendoolys we live to play, so come on down and Let's Party and Play Every Day! Opened in October 2009, Prendooly's is a dedicated modern children's play centre...
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,...
Time Out Childrens Play Centre - Aintree
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Time Out Childrens Play Centre - Aintree
Timeout was born on the 11th July 1998.  It is a family run company, we are local people from Thornton and Bootle. When we open in 1998 funds were limited but we wanted to give the local family an alternative to going out and having alcoholic drink while their children played on climbing frames and slides. We wanted to give families the...
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...
Playfootball.net - Liverpool
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Playfootball.net - Liverpool
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...
Heaton Park - Manchester
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Heaton Park - Manchester
Heaton Park is a huge family park owned by Manchester City Council, 4 miles north of the city centre where there is so much to see and do that you'll keep coming back again and again.   Manchester Leisure manages the park in partnership with commercial organisations and community groups and together they make a visit to Heaton Park a...
Heaton Hall & Orangery - Manchester
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Heaton Hall & Orangery - Manchester
The house that had stood on the site of the present Heaton Hall since the late 17th century would have been very old fashioned when its 21 year old owner Sir Thomas Egerton (later 1st Earl of Wilton) married Eleanor Assheton of Middleton in 1769. Three years later Sir Thomas commissioned a fashionable architect named James Wyatt to design a new...
Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool
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Ingleton Open Air Heated Swimming Pool
In it's riverside setting, Ingleton's open-air heated swimming pool is an idyllic place to swim. The pool is managed by the local community. It was dug out and built by local volunteers in 1933 and the workers included miners from the New Ingleton Colliery, which closed in 1936.
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...
The Rocking Horse - Liverpool
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The Rocking Horse - Liverpool
FUN HOUSE (Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall) OPENING TIMES     Term Time: Monday - Friday 3pm - 7pm (last admissions). Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 7pm (last admissions). During School Holidays we open the Fun House at 12noon daily. PARTY PACKAGES     From £6.50 per child - ring for...
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...
Antony Gormleys Another Place
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Antony Gormleys Another Place
Antony Gormleys Another Place gives you a scenic walk with a different. Definitely something to tell your friends about, artwork by the creator of the Angel of the North. It has to be seen to be believed, 100 life size men stretching across almost 3km (about 1.8miles) of beach, sunk into the sand and sometimes surrounded by water. ...
Croxteth Hall and County Park - Liverpool
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Croxteth Hall and County Park - Liverpool
Children and adults will enjoy the sights and sounds of country life! Get close to all the animals (cows, pigs, horses, sheep, etc) on a real working farm. See the traditional Victorian farmyard, home to an important collection of rare farm breeds of the past. Also learn about modern farming, watch our livestock grazing in the...
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...
Croxteth Park Riding Centre
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Croxteth Park Riding Centre
BHS approved Croxteth Park Riding Centre offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available from 5 years upwards in door schooling facilities and outdoor menage. With friendly and supportive expert tuition you'll have the trots in no time! Well, you know what we mean… Children start with a 30 minute lesson on the lead...
Knowsley Safari Park - Merseyside
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Knowsley Safari Park - Merseyside
Knowsley Safari Park has a five mile safari drive with animals roaming freely throughout their large enclosures.  In the safari drive you are in the cage (your car) and the animals a free.  In the safari drive you will see Lions, tigers, hunting dogs, bison, wildebeest, camel, white rhino, Knowsley Safari Park's infamous baboons and many...
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...
Prescot Museum
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Prescot Museum
Knowsley is the home of Prescot Museum which is located in a Georgian Town House, which was once the site of the local cockerel fighting pit. During the 19th century it was used as Parr's Bank and eventually as the National Westminster Bank. In 1982 it opened as Prescot Museum.
Spaceworld Play Centre
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Spaceworld Play Centre
Here at Space World Play Centre, we are determined to make your child's day out or birthday party a special occasion. Are you looking to motivate your children to get active and healthy? If so, why not visit Spaceworld Soft Play Liverpool. It is so much fun for all the family! We provide one of the largest play frames in Merseyside which has...
Rice Lane City Farm - Walton
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Rice Lane City Farm - Walton
Welcome to Rice Lane City Farm. We are a community based project that has been running for 30 years bringing the countryside to the city. Located on the historical site of Walton Cemetery we have a working farm yard with livestock and gardens producing edible and decorative plants. We are also proud of our community based...
Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
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Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
Welcome to Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, a stunning water sports and visitor centre located in the heart of Crosby Coastal Park, Waterloo. Forming part of the gateway to the Mersey Estuary, sitting alongside the internationally renowned Antony Gormley's Another Place Iron Men statues, this really is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The...
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...
WACKY WAREHOUSE Woolston Mascrat Manor - Warrington
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Woolston Mascrat Manor - Warrington
WACKY WAREHOUSE  (Indoor Play Building - for children up to 4ft 9ins tall as well as 12's & under) Indoor Play Building OPENING TIMES    Daily 9.30am - (last admissions) 8pm. TOTS TIME    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12noon & 1pm - 3pm. CHILDREN'S PARTIES    Please ring for details on party...
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...
Holker Hall and Gardens
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Holker Hall and Gardens
Holker Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish who welcome visitors of all ages to one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain. Magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and the expanse of Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the...
Duckys Park Farm
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Duckys Park Farm
A warm welcome awaits you at Ducky's Park Farm visitor centre. We have created a friendly, safe environment for families and schools to enjoy themselves whilst learning about farming methods. There is a wide variety of animals for you to get up close too and pet. Go make friends with the selection of farm animals and also the capybara, llamas...
Lakeland Miniature Village
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Lakeland Miniature Village
Over 100 buildings made from local Coniston slate. Houses, farms and barns create the Lakeland landscape. There are water features throughout the miniature village. The Oriental Building, which is our gift shop, overlooks the Oriental Garden.
Kidz Klub - Manchester
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Kidz Klub - Manchester
Inddor play amd soft play area with slides, ropes, swings and other kids activities! Hours: Tues-Fri:     10:00–17:30 Sat-Sun:     12:00–16:00
Leighton Moss RSPB
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Leighton Moss RSPB
Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England, and home to some really special birds such as breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers. You might see deer too, not to mention butterflies aplenty! Choose from a selection of trails and hides, most of which are suitable for wheelchairs, and get right to the heart of the...
Happy Hours - Liverpool
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Happy Hours - Liverpool
Happy Hours is a small, not too small, family run, Children's Indoor Activity Centre. We opened in 1996 and have a first class safety record. This is in no small part due to the meticulous planning and construction of our play area. Our aim is to provide a safe and child-friendly environment for children between the ages of 9 months and 8 years,...
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd - Liverpool
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Lifestyles Peter Lloyd - Liverpool
Opening times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8am to 10pm Thursday 9am to 10pm Saturday 8am to 4pm Sunday 9am to 4pm
Gulliver's World - Warrington
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Gulliver's World - Warrington
From the moment you arrive at Gulliver’s you enter another world where your imagination can roam free. Gulliver’s Warrington is nestled within a beautiful park setting, where much of the fantasy is created by wonderful towering trees, and a beautiful lake forms the centrepiece of the park. Let us take you away from your daily worries...
Splash Zone
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Splash Zone
Splash Zone is the ultimate indoor water factory! You might think you need good weather to enjoy splashing around in the water, but that’s not the case. This splashtastic indoor attraction is open throughout the year. The water isn't deep enough to swim in, it’s simply a splashingly good time for the whole family! Get ready for...
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.
LegoLand Discovery Centre - Manchester
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LegoLand Discovery Centre - Manchester
Inside the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Manchester, you’ll ride into the unknown on laser chariots, construct intricate buildings and vehicles, see the local area in astonishing miniature detail in LEGO MINILAND, experience an extra dimension of entertainment in our LEGO Studios 4D cinema and, most of all, discover the power of your own...
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...
Coach House - Manchester
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Coach House - Manchester
FUN FACTORY - (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    Sunday - Thursday 12noon - 8pm. Friday & Saturday 12noon 9pm. PARENT & TODDLER    Thursday from 10am. PARTY PACKAGES    Are available from please ring for details. CHARGES    Playtime £2.00 per child per hour. Tots...
Manchester Sea Life Centre
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Manchester Sea Life Centre
Manchester 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. Be transported into an amazing underwater world at the UK's Newest Aquarium. Come nose-to-nose with Ernie, our stunning giant green sea turtle, and prepare for astonishingly close views...
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...
WACKY WAREHOUSE Warrington - The George & Dragon
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Warrington - The George & Dragon
Indoor Play Building OPENING TIMES    Daily 9.30am - (last admissions) 8pm. TOTS TIME    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12noon & 1pm - 3pm. CHILDREN'S PARTIES    Please ring for details on party packages. CHARGES    Playtime £2.00. Tots Time session  £2.50 (incl....
Little Monsters Mayhem - Salford
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Little Monsters Mayhem - Salford
Little Monsters Mayhem 632 Liverpool Road Irlam Salford Greater Manchester M44 5AD Telephone: 0161 775 5515
Happy Dayz - Liverpool
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Happy Dayz - Liverpool
Happy Dayz is one of the best indoor adventure playgrounds for kids there is! with 2 floors of magical play, Including bouncy castles, soft tots play area, large frame with slides and ball pools and arcade games, a big party room for private parties and more! its been going for 10 years!
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...
Anchor Inn - Skipton
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Anchor Inn - Skipton
PLAYZONE (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES    During Pub Opening Hours. CHARGES    Free play. This Brewers Fayre is very popular with the youngsters who love the indoor Playzone and, during the summer, the outdoor play area which is quite large.
Thornton Hall Country Park
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Thornton Hall Country Park
Set on the borders of Lancashire & Yorkshire, Thornton Hall Country Park is an award-winning, family-run, working farm and leisure attraction. Open year-round, the park offers enriching activities and entertainment for all ages and abilities, from babies to grandparents, providing a fun-filled day out. An informative family fun day...
Chapel Brook - Liverpool
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Chapel Brook - Liverpool
FUN FACTORY (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES   Daily 12noon - 8pm. PARENT & TODDLER   Thursday 9am - 12noon. PARTY PACKAGES   Are available at £8.50 please ring for details. CHARGES   Playtime £2.00 per child per hour
Hardcastle Craggs
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Hardcastle Craggs
Changing with the seasons, no two visits are ever the same at Hardcastle Crags. We have events and activities throughout the year to make your visit even more memorable. Admission:2015 Prices: Car parking charges apply. Otherwise free, as best we can tell!   Opening Times: 2015 Opening Hours: Generally: Summer opening 11am to 4pm Sunday...
Museum of Transport - Manchester
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Museum of Transport - Manchester
The Tram Depot houses a display area as well as part of the Society's fleet of trams and our workshop facilities in which restoration and maintenance are carried by the team of volunteers. The display is made up of large photographs and many artefacts related to the history of trams in the Manchester area from the early horse trams right through...
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...
Play Factore - Manchester
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Play Factore - Manchester
Play Factore has established itself as the children’s fun Mecca of the North. The state of the art, family indoor play centre entertainment centre houses the largest play frame in Europe along with a host of other unique attractions that really are second to none. Based in Manchester next to the Trafford Centre, providing a...
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...
Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour
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Liverpool Football Club Museum and Tour
Seize your opportunity to gain exclusive access behind the scenes at one of the worlds true sporting cathedrals - Anfield, soaking up the peerless heritage of England's most successful Football Club. Take your seat in the Manager's Dugout and then finish your tour in The Kop. Your ticket includes entry to the Club's interactive museum, The...
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...
Snakes and Slides - Manchester
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Snakes and Slides - Manchester
Snakes and Slides is one of the largest childrens indoor play and party venues in Manchester, with a huge multi-level soft play frame that reaches an incredible height. In addition to this huge three tier play frame we also have a dedicated built-in Baby Area and Toddler Area with height...
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...
Everton FC Stadium Tour Experience
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Everton FC Stadium Tour Experience
Have you ever wondered just what goes on behind the scenes at Goodison Park? Have you dreamed of walking down the tunnel to the roar of 40,000 fans? Do you want to know where exactly in the dressing room your favourite players get changed or where the players relax after the game? If so, then Everton Football Club is offering you the...
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 ...
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
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Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
THE LITTLE ZOO WITH LOTS TO DO! Join us on an evolutionary journey spanning over 300,000,000 years, following the development of life on Earth – from magic molecules to mischievous monkeys! We are home to a unique and exciting blend of exotic wildlife and interactive hands-on displays, which makes learning about our amazing animals fun for...
Fell End Nature Reserve
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Fell End Nature Reserve
Fell End Nature Reserve is now open to both our guests and to the general public, complimenting the Arnside and Silverdale area of outstanding natural beauty. Among the protected wildlife spotted at the nature reserve are owls, marsh harrier, birds and deer, all of which have been spotted from the John Wilson Hide.
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...
Fun2B
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Fun2B
Unit 4-6 Portland Place Buckley Street Warrington Cheshire WA2 7NS Telephone: (01925) 659888 ADVENTURE ACTIVITY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN 0-11 YEARS OF AGE, LOTS TO DO AND ENTERTAIN YOUR CHILDREN.
Warrington Quasar
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Warrington Quasar
Warrington Quasar is an epic effort in the laser tag category with 2 separate floors and a total of 50,000 square feet of combat gaming space, but then they need all that room to cram in so many special effects, atmospheric elements and labyrinthine features! And, don't forget, a great many opponents! Laser Tag for the uninitiated is...
The Kings Arms (Theatre)
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The Kings Arms (Theatre)
A performance focused around the hidden world of The Storytellers and how they create all the stories for our world. When a lonely little girl stumbles across the world, The Storytellers embark on telling some unknown fairytales to brighten up the lonely little girl’s life. However, the trouble of the Balista (a storyteller gone bad)...
Manchester Cathedral
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Manchester Cathedral
 Manchester Cathedral, Mother Church of the Diocese of Manchester in the Church of England! Manchester, one of England’s great cities, is both medieval and modern. The first reaction of most visitors to our city is usually WOW! In recent years more than fifteen thousand people have moved into the city centre as residents. Since the...
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...
The Red Lion - Warrington
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The Red Lion - Warrington
FUN HOUSE - Indoor Play Building. OPENING TIMES Daily 11am - 8pm. Please note - Last admissions 1 hour before closing. CHILDREN'S PARTIES Available from £5.99 per child. Please ring for details on party packages. Exclusive parties available Saturday & Sunday 9am - 12noon. CHARGES Free play during term time Monday -...
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...
Imperial War Museum North - Manchester
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Imperial War Museum North - Manchester
One of the most talked about Museums in Britain today, Imperial War Museum North is about people and their stories, about how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict. The award-winning building by international architect Daniel Libeskind is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict and is situated at The Quays, a waterfront...
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...
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre - Trafford Park - Manchester
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Land of Play Indoor Play Centre - Trafford Park - Manchester
Land of Play is a stimulating, safe, fun, healthy recreation area for children of all age groups, creating an atmosphere for pantomime and make believe. We will provide all that is needed for parties for all age groups. In addition we will focus on quality catering and creating a relaxing environment for parents needs whilst visiting. ...
Imperial War Museum North
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Imperial War Museum North
Imperial War Museum North, or IWM North, provides an exciting free day out for all the family and brings to life stories of how war has shaped lives over the past century. A varied programme of events, activities and hands-on interactive displays makes the subject matter accessible to all ages. Discover how war shapes lives through revealing...
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.
Museum of Science and Industry - Manchester
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Museum of Science and Industry - Manchester
Located on the historic site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, housed in five listed buildings, MOSI’s amazing galleries and outstanding collections tell the story of Manchester’s scientific and industrial past, present and future. MOSI is a fascinating and fun day out for all the family. Located on the...
Sparkles Adventure Play Ltd - Oldham
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Sparkles Adventure Play Ltd - Oldham
Sparkles Adventure Play Ltd is situated in Royton Precinct near Oldham and Manchester. Sparkles are an activity centre with a fantastic play area consisting of a ball pool; slides, play system, games and a soft play area.
Tandle Hill Country Park
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Tandle Hill Country Park
Tandle Hill Country Park has 48 hectares of parkland with mature beech, mixed woodland, grassland and views across the Manchester Plain and the Pennine Hills. It has a Cafe (which is open most weekends and school holidays - weather permitting), a play area with sand play and basket swing, Orienteering, Cycling, Bird watching (try and spot...
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...
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester
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Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester is an impressive refrigerated unit running through the middle of this climbing shop's 2 floors! Inside at a constant -12°C an 8 metre concave real ice climbing wall presents a steep challenge to both novice and accomplished climbers, so while it's seriously cool in every sense of the word it's best just for...
Urbis - Manchester
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Urbis - Manchester
Located at the heart of Manchester, Urbis is an exhibition centre focusing on city life. Urbis' exhibition programme explores the culture and dynamism of cities around the world, covering photography, design, architecture, music, contemporary art and much more. We run thought-provoking events, which include tours, talks, workshops and family...
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...
Opera House and Palace Theatre - Manchester
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Opera House and Palace Theatre - Manchester
Great kids plays and  pantomimes throughout the year aimed or why not try the opera for specifically children and families.
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...
The Peoples History Museum
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The Peoples History Museum
This is a booming national centre for the collection, conservation, interpretation and study of material relating to the history of working people in Britain. A bit of a mouthful but what it means is studies of industry and employment in our country, with interesting information about long forgotten jobs and curious callings. Information about...
Carrington Riding Centre
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Carrington Riding Centre
BHS approved Carrington Riding Centre offer a variety of well mannered mounts for lessons, which are available for all ages, plus a group lesson designed for parents to come and ride with their children. Learning facilities include an indoor school and 4, all weather, rubberised and floodlit outdoor menages with comfortable viewing facilities and...
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...
Awesome Walls Liverpool
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Awesome Walls Liverpool
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre (AWCC) first opened its doors in 1996 as 'The Climbing House' in a small back street unit in Bootle, Liverpool. Three years later we moved premises to St Albans Church. Now AWCC's can proudly state that it has two of the largest indoor climbing centres in England and 1 of the largest dedicated bouldering centres. We...
Chinese Arts Centre - Manchester
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Chinese Arts Centre - Manchester
Chinese Arts Centre works to promote, support and create opportunities for artists of Chinese descent. As the leading UK Chinese arts organisation, we offer a range of services for artists, arts organisations, businesses, schools and the general public. These include the following workshops: - Origami, Paper Cutting, Kite Making, Lantern...
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...
Northern Taekwondo
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Northern Taekwondo
Northern Taekwondo is an ITF Taekwondo club, our club teaches traditional non-Olympic style Tae Kwon Do focusing on self defence, fitness and sparring. The club is within easy reach of Crosshills, Glusburn, Skipton, Cowling, Keighley, Ilkley and the surrounding area. We cater for children aged 4 and upwards, and also have dedicated Adult...
Play! - Oldham
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Play! - Oldham
Play! is Oldham’s largest indoor play centre for children aged up to 11 years and under 4 foot 10 inches with a massive three storey play frame for juniors and a separate play area for toddlers and babies. Our café serves freshly ground coffees, snacks and meals, from BBQ chicken bites, paninis and salads to children’s Happy...
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...
Greater Manchester Police Museum - Manchester
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Greater Manchester Police Museum - Manchester
Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, not the city of commerce and corporate splendour but a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses. Explore Manchester’s hidden past - a labyrinth of alleyways and slums, interrupted only by the huge mills casting shadows below. An eerie underworld, lit...
Fuzzy Ed's Funhouse @ The Owl & Pussycat - Barrow in Furness
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Fuzzy Ed's Funhouse @ The Owl & Pussycat - Barrow in Furness
The Owl & Pussycat is a purpose built pub and contemporary styled venue with a modern carvery offering the highest standards of food, drink and service.  Come and sample delicious wholesome food from the Two For One menu. The food deal lets you simply order two adult main meals and get the cheapest one free.  You could always try our...
The Dock Museum
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The Dock Museum
A striking modern building on a scenic channelside site with free admission Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area.  Barrow-in-Furness was a small farming village rapidly transformed into a bustling industrial town within a few decades. ...
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...
Manchester Art Gallery
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Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Art Gallery was a finalist in the 2010 Guardian Family Friendly Museum of the Year award. That’s because we have lots on offer for families, including the new Clore Art Studio, free family friendly resources and facilities, plus a cafe that offers children’s meals. Whether you have half an hour or the whole day, this is a...
Skipton Castle
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Skipton Castle
At the top of Skipton's main street stand the massive twin towers of Skipton Castle... Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which...
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 -...
Furness Abbey
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Furness Abbey
Gone are the days when people learned about history simply from reading books. People are increasingly looking for experiences that bring history to life in an engaging way and nothing beats standing on the spot where history happened. We offer a hands-on experience that will inspire and entertain people of all ages. Our work is informed by...
Bow Bridge
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Bow Bridge
This narrow 15th century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey. During the medieval period, the traffic to and from the abbey must have been fast and furious, with the bridge carrying a steady stream of pedestrians and packhorses laden with corn, malt, salt and other goods. Read more about the...
Piel Castle
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Piel Castle
Accessible only via a small boat ferry, this 14th century fortress was built by the Abbot of Furness to guard Barrow-in-Furness against pirates and Scots raiders. Lambert Simnel, pretender to Henry VII's throne, landed here in 1487. The massive keep, inner and outer baileys and the towered curtain walls are still standing. Read more about the...
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...
World Museum Liverpool
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World Museum Liverpool
From the oceans to the stars World Museum Liverpool combines historic treasures from across the globe with the latest interactive technology to make an unbeatable family day out. Our internationally important collections include archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences as well as Britain’s only free Planetarium. With...
World Museum Aquarium - Liverpool
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World Museum Aquarium - Liverpool
The aquarium combines fish from Australia to Anglesey with the very latest technology. Rarely-seen exhibits from the museum collections immerse visitors in a watery world of wonder. For the first time World Museum Liverpool's aquarium now has a dedicated learning and activity space; the Living Laboratory. Here even very young children can get...
International Slavery Museum- Liverpool
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International Slavery Museum- Liverpool
Hear the untold stories of enslaved people and learn about historical and contemporary slavery. The International Slavery Museum opened in August 2007 and in March 2010 welcomed its millionth visitor. It is the only museum of its kind to look at aspects of historical and contemporary slavery as well as being an international hub for resources on...
Walker Art Gallery
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Walker Art Gallery
The esteemed Walker Art Gallery is known for it's Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite art and Tudor Portraits, but it's also surprisingly child friendly, with free activities and special sections laid on just for them! Big Art for Little Artists is a gallery for children up to and including the age of eight. Admission: Entry to Big Art and all of...
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...
Williamson Tunnels - Liverpool
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Williamson Tunnels - Liverpool
The Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre is the only tourist attraction in Liverpool dedicated to 19th Century philanthropist Joseph Williamson. Opened in 2002 the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre has welcomed over 100,000 visitors into the fascinating underground world created beneath the streets of the Edge Hill district of Liverpool by...
Welcome to the wonderful county of Lancashire if you are looking for days out with the family in this county we have a host of them right here. If you looking for child friendly ideas on where to take the kids or fun things to do in Lancashire then we can help.

We have family pubs with kids play areas, soft play areas, indoor play areas, outdoor play areas, playgrounds, public aquariums and sea life centres, historical places such as castles and stately homes and art galleries.

Children's clubs such as Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Brownies, Guides, youth clubs, activity centres, Air, Sea, Army Cadets, and all in Lancashire.

We list children's entertainers so if you are planning a birthday and need to keep the kids entertained get a magician or a balloon man in to all sort out the party CLICK HERE.

For the film buffs there are cinemas and theatres to wile away the day or for the arty types there are museums and art galleries.

We have an extensive list of animal farms and petting zoos where the children can pet or even feed the animals. Or if you are looking for zoos with more exotic animals, then we have them as well.

We list nature areas such as parks, and countryside walks and beaches. We have kids activities related to outdoor pursuits and sports such as swimming, ice skating, ten pin bowling and football centres.

Looking for theme parks and Adventure Parks in and near Lancashire for thrilling rides and activities in the North West of England.

We now list seaside towns in Lancashire, so grab your bucket and spade and head for the Lancashire coast for day out at the seaside with the kids.

Don't forget to look at the nearby counties of Cumbria, North Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, West Yorkshire and Cheshire to see what they can offer you.

We have cheap days out with the kids in Lancashire in and near: Accrington, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Cleveleys, Lancaster, Leyland, Lytham St. Anne's, Masefield. Morecambe, Nelson, Preston, Rossendale and Skelmersdale.