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…
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…
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,…
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
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Cheshire country house with collection of English porcelain and extensive gardens. Church Lane, Scholar Green Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3QP T: 01270 873237
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Tudor Manor House with covered garden Church Ln, Gawsworth, Macclesfield SK11 9RN T 01260 223456
A beautiful garden in the rolling Pennine hills. High Peak, Kettleshulme SK23 7RF T 01663 733787
Museum that exhibits mainly cuckoo clocks Cuckoo Land The Old School Chester Road Tabley Cheshire WA16 0HL T 01565 633039
Outdoor adventure playground. Guy Lane, Waverton Chester, Cheshire CH3 7PH T: 01244 336084
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…
19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, llamas and pygmy goats. Cholmondeley Castle Malpas Cheshire SY14 8AH T:01829 720383
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
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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!);…
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…
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…
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…