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…
Great place for a family walk with stunning views over the water, trees to climb, clearings to explore and picnic benches dotted around. There’s an abundance of wild flowers and…
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…
Discover Tree Climbing arose from the need for tree climbing experiences in the North of England. Co-director Neil was looking for somewhere to learn tree climbing but there was nowhere…
Poynton Park is situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of Poynton village with a pool, lots of trees and ample wildlife. Nice waterside walks, nice spots for…
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…
Open air pool in the grounds of Marvury Park – need to be a member but membership open to all (child memberships can only be purchased alongside an adult membership.)…
Family run farm with animals to see, indoor and outdoor play barns, mini golf and nature walk. “Lovely staff” “A great, affordable day out with the kids” Clay Lane Crewe…
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…
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…
Tudor Manor House with covered garden Church Ln, Gawsworth, Macclesfield SK11 9RN T 01260 223456
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
Gardens, nursery, wildflower meadows and bluebell woods. Tearoom. Bluebell Cottage Lodge Lane Dutton Nr Warrington Cheshire WA4 4HP T: 01928 713718
Vantage point to see aircraft in the air or on the ground adjacent to Manchester Airport’s taxiways. Raised viewing mounds, accessible facilities, refreshments, souvenirs and a small visitor centre. T:…
Boating now available during the summer months – weekends, bank holidays and school holidays; Toilets, including disabled and baby changing in lakeside pavilion; Children’s play area; Bug Hotel; Outdoor gym; Ornamental lake; Crown green bowling; Boules; Refurbished…
Open weekends and school holidays Reaseheath’s Mini Zoo is set in the scenic rural grounds of Reaseheath College. Species from around the world, keeper talks and zoo experiences. We are…
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,…
Organic shop and cafe. Children’s play area and animals to visit and feed. Manor Ln, Davenham, Northwich , CW97RH T: 01606 46258
We’re very proud to be a real working farm with an array of animals. We have over 130 cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens (great for the kids to come and…
For over 100 years trains travelled along the Biddulph Valley Way carrying coal from the Potteries to Congleton. Today walkers, cyclists and horse riders enjoy this tranquil route away from…
A peaceful spot where families can picnic on the edge of young woodland. Water from Timbers Brook was once used to power the silk mill and the old Mill Pool…
Over 50 acres of mainly silver birch and oak woodland surrounding a 15 acre lake as well as areas of heathland, a wildflower meadow and wetland areas. A wealth of…
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…
Nice little park but no facilities (toilet/baby changing) “Good for toddlers” “Loved it” 79 Palmerston St, Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5PW
Good toddler section; woods to play in “Lovely Park” Sandwich Drive, Tytherington
Nice play area but small-ish; quiet; roadside parking (Buxton Road) “Well kept park” “Nice Play area for the kids” Norton Street, Nr Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1GA
2 play areas; junior area and enclosed toddler area; small car park; bowling green; tennis courts Ryleys Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7UY
Barlow Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4BS
Nice local park; new equipment (installed summer 2017); ground can get very muddy in wet weather (bear in mind if taking a buggy) “Really lovely park that I wouldn’t have…
Tennis park; mini soccer pitch; 2 play areas (one for ages 1-6; 1 for ages 6-12); fully enclosed toddler area; nice flat paths for scooting, buggies etc; well looked after…
Lovely little park which is usually very quiet; lots of grass for them to run round on; short walk to Flora tea Rooms (but beware – no path) “Gorgeous park”…
Large park in Macclesfield with range of facilities including 2 play areas, 2 bowling greens, pitch and putt course, tennis courts, football/basketball courts; no cafe but a lovely vintage van…
Large park in Macclesfield with playground, bowling green, ornamental gardens and skate park; nice cafe; toilets (but no baby changing facilities); cafe has small soft play room at the back;…
Two play areas – 0-8 and 8-14; outdoor gym; concrete table tennis table; picnic area; toilets with baby changing facilities; park at ‘The Commons’ car park in the town centre…
Small park close to Broken Cross Methodist Church; very toddler friendly and small enough for them to run around whilst you keep an eye on them from the bench; surrounded…
Pay and display parking opposite, free street parking just outside; toddler and junior play areas; picnic area; promenade seating with views across the pool; ducks; large open grassy area; very…
Two children’s play areas – one with the usual equipment and one made from wood; tennis court; skate park; ice cream van in the warmer months; toilet (20p charge); baby…
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…
Lovely large green open spaces; small car park (road parking when full); pretty flower displays; cafe; playground equipment largely suitable for toddlers; free neighbouring paddling pool “Congleton Park is great…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Award winning farm on the edge of the Peak District. Free; fully working farm; nature trail walks (partly accessible to buggies); picnics not allowed but tea room with indoor and…
