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Castle Park House and Gardens

Castle Park offers a breath of opportunities for all the family including bowling green, play area, garden and tennis courts. A great family day out in Cheshire. Castle Park, Fountain…

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Coombes Valley Nature Reserve

Coombes Valley is a wonderful woodland reserve. It’s perfect for nature enthusiasts to explore and for families to have fun and play together outdoors – there is a play trail…

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BeWILDerwood Cheshire

Make sure you check the wibbly website for seasonal opening dates. The woodland opens 10am – 5pm and is a full family day out. Plus, everything from car parking, activities,…

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Bents Garden and Home, Glazebury

Children’s Play Area, walk in the woods, beautiful gardens, Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf, cafe. Warrington Rd, Leigh End, Glazebury, Warrington WA3 5NT T: 01942 266300

Air Raid Shelters Stockport

The Stockport Air Raid Shelters are a system of almost 1 mile of underground air-raid shelters dug under Stockport, six miles south of Manchester, during World War II to protect…

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Gulliver’s World, Warrington

Large scale theme park comprising themed areas.  The park’s attractions were designed for children between the ages of 2 and 13. Splash Zone, Roller Zone and Blast Arena (NERF target…

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Marbury Park, Northwich

Large park with mere, picnic areas, playground, community orchard and car park. here is an outdoor pool on site but you need to be a member. “A great walk with…

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Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington

Beautiful Grounds and manicured lawns. The park has a children’s play area, children’s zoo, pitch and putt, adventure golf, bowling and a coffee shop (some attractions are seasonal). Walton Hall,…

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Rudyard Lake, Leek

Beautiful lake offering watersports and lovely walks. Paid car parking available but limited; mini steam railway; cafe; toilets and changing facilities; some walks not great for buggies so double check…

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Tittesworth Water, Stoke on Trent

Tittesworth Water is situated near to Leek.  Open all year round with a broad range of activities for those who enjoy the outdoors. The site is open every day except…

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Trentham Monkey Forest, Staffordshire

Home to 140 free roaming Barbary macaques.  Visitors walk the 3/4 of a mile woodland path and see the monkeys living just as they would in the wild, with no…

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Rode Hall and Gardens

Cheshire country house with collection of English porcelain and extensive gardens. Church Lane, Scholar Green Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3QP T: 01270 873237  

The Lovell Quinta Arboretum and Nature Reserve, Congleton

Arboretum full of 2,500 trees and shrubs.  Two walks to try – one long and one short. £2.50 donation. Lots of things for kids to play with – sticks, tree…

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Nantwich Museum

The Museum’s main galleries tell the story of Nantwich through the ages – Roman salt making, Tudor Nantwich’s Great Fire and the more recent shoe and clothing industries. Children’s workshops…

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Riverside Park, Macclesfield

70 acre linear park alongside the River Bollin between Macclesfield and Prestbury. A large area of the park is wild flower rich grassland that is grazed by cattle. “Lovely walk popular…

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Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Caters for all ages – older kids will enjoy the demonstrations and hands on experiments and for really little ones theres are special activities designed to use the power of play…

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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker, Nantwich

Discover the secret underground world of Government and be transported back into the Cold War in this this vast underground complex. French Lane, Nantwich T: 01270 629219

Gawsworth Hall and Gardens, Macclesfield

Tudor Manor House with covered garden Church Ln, Gawsworth, Macclesfield SK11 9RN T 01260 223456

Dunge Valley Gardens, Kettleshulme

A beautiful garden in the rolling Pennine hills. High Peak, Kettleshulme SK23 7RF T 01663 733787

Cuckooland, Knutsford

Museum that exhibits mainly cuckoo clocks Cuckoo Land The Old School Chester Road Tabley Cheshire WA16 0HL T 01565 633039

The Crocky Trail, Waverton, Chester

Outdoor adventure playground. Guy Lane, Waverton Chester, Cheshire CH3 7PH T: 01244 336084

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, Tarporley

Meet the horses, explore the Wildlife Watch Trail and Woodland area, browse the gift shop, visit the Lakeside Cafe which offers light lunches and cream teas. Eaton Ln, Tarporley CW6…

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Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas

19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, llamas and pygmy goats. Cholmondeley Castle Malpas Cheshire SY14 8AH T:01829 720383

Bunbury Mill, Tarporley

Restored water mill in two acres of wildlife-rich countryside. Bunbury Water Mill Mill Lane Bowes Gate Rd, Bunbury Cheshire CW6 9PP T: 01829 733244

Bollington Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre for Bollington. It is located on the canal side at Clarence mill, bringing together the history of this and other great mills of Bollington, the Macclesfield canal and…

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Bluebell Cottage Gardens, Warrington

Gardens, nursery, wildflower meadows and bluebell woods. Tearoom. Bluebell Cottage Lodge Lane Dutton Nr Warrington Cheshire WA4 4HP T: 01928 713718

Little World for Scholars, Altrincham

Little World for Scholars is a magical role play centre where children can create their stories in the human, natural and imaginary world. 28 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1EJ…

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The Heights of Abraham

Hilltop park reached by cable car, with cavern tours, walking trails, fossil exhibitions and cafe. ” a lovely place with lots to do” “great day out” Dale Rd, Matlock Bath,…

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Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse Northwich

Lots for children to do. Find out about workhouse food, discover some of the people who lived in the workhouse and visit the recreated Master’s sitting room. Challenge yourselves with…

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Water World

The UK’s No.1 Tropical Aqua Park. Water World is an epic adventure for the whole family to enjoy. Kids parties hosted. Waterworld Leisure, Festival Park, Etruria, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire,…

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Anson Engine Museum

The award winning museum houses a unique collection of over 250 gas and oil engines, many maintained in running order. Ranging from early Crossley gas engines through to more modern…

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Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport

Take a front row seat to watch the planes take-off, enjoy a restaurant with a view like no other, take home a souvenir and round the day off with a…

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Dunham Massey

18th century house. Relax in the garden and explore its historic features and see the herd of fallow deer. Wooden play area, beautiful gardens and lots of space for kids…

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Tatton Park

Located in 1,000 acres of the most beautiful deer park. Uncover centuries of history at the Medieval Old Hall or visit the Mansion. Wander at leisure through glorious Gardens and…

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Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate

Discover what it was like to work in a cotton mill. In the restored glasshouse and kitchen garden, you can see the array of exotic fruits and vegetables that were…

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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

The Discovery Centre is a great day out for all the family. You can explore the wonders of the universe and learn more about the workings of the giant Lovell…

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Adlington Hall

One of the most beautiful country homes in England, Adlington Hall reflects both the history of English architecture and the 700-year story of a single family, the Leghs. Small maze…

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Nether Alderley Mill

This charming rustic mill is one of only four virtually complete corn mills in Cheshire. Take a guided tour of Nether Alderley Mill, and learn all about the process of…

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Pavilion Gardens

Two play areas, one specifically for toddlers; very child friendly cafe with small soft play section; miniature railway; stream for paddling; ample parking (need to pay for); baby changing facilities…

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Macclesfield Forest

Macclesfield Forest is a working forest located in the east of Cheshire close to Macclesfield and Langley and Wildboarclough Villages. The forest has four reservoirs and both of the highest…

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Lyme Park, Stockport

Lovely woodland walks and pretty gardens to explore; large lakes (including the one that Colin Firth’s Mr Darcey strode out of in Pride and Prejudice) home to ducks and geese;…

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Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Macclesfield

Enjoy exhilarating views over the Cheshire Plain; on a clear day you can see Liverpool’s cathedrals and Welsh hills beyond. The car park provides an excellent base for numerous walks…

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Little Moreton Hall, Congleton

Seeing the tumbling architecture of Little Moreton Hall for the first time, engineers in 1990 could not believe their eyes. Fortunately this timber-framed building, curled around with a scenic moat,…

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Hare Hill, Macclesfield

Enjoy Charles Brocklehurst’s informal garden as it comes alive in spring; snowdrops, narcissi and cyclamen lead the way, and are soon followed by the vibrant colour of rhododendrons, magnolias, and azaleas. The walled…

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Alderley Edge

Walk the dramatic red sandstone escarpment of Alderley Edge, with views over the Cheshire Plain to the Peak District. Explore woodland paths or walk to neighbouring Hare Hill Garden. Suitable…

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The Ice Cream Farm

The Ice Cream Farm is a family friendly tourist attraction bursting with all of the fun you need for a great day out. Great for younger children and toddlers. Kids…

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Reddish Vale Farm

Reddish Vale Farm was set up to give children a unique insight into life in the countryside. Our farm has a variety of animals, including horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs,…

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Kenyon Hall Farm

As a family-run farm we’re proud to offer a friendly place to visit for people of all ages and there’s always something to enjoy, whatever the time of year! Farm…

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Wheelock Hall Farm, Sandbach

Wheelock Hall Farm is a family run business based in Sandbach and we have a number of activities for all ages whether you are a youngster or just young at…

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Peak Wildlife Park

Our large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Walk amongst and touch many of the animals (brush a goat!);…

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White Peak Alpacas, Mobberley

See alpacas, ponies, llama and wallabies; gift shop selling alpaca wool items; enthusiastic, helpful owners; only open at weekends but call if you want to visit on a weekday as…

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Gauntlet Bird Of Prey, Eagle And Vulture Park, Knutsford

Home to over 40 different species including eagle, Falcon and owl plus other small animals such as ferrets and meerkats; regular flying displays; meet/greet and feed the birds; cafe; playground…

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Glebe Farm, Congleton

At Glebe Farm there is something for everyone – a great family day out. Free; parking free and plentiful; picnics not allowed but child friendly cafe; tractor rides; play area…

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