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Havoc VR
Cheshire's only free-roam VR arena, with wireless headsets, arcade games, an interactive sports wall, and freshly made pizzas to finish.
Lancashire Mining Museum CIO
A free, volunteer-run Victorian colliery site with a mighty steam winding engine, narrow gauge railway, café, and bags of real industrial character.
Archie's Atomic
A retro roller rink, arcade, and diner rolled into one at Trafford City, with party packages for kids from age 6 and a seriously good smash burger menu.
Simply Race Manchester
Realistic racing simulators where you pick your car and circuit, with friendly staff who look after beginners and kids alike. Great for a group day out or a birthday treat.
Shibden Valley Falconry
Interactive bird of prey centre where families can handle owls and raptors with expert guides.
Little Explorers
A welcoming play cafe with soft play, role play zones and onsite food and drink. Perfect for a morning or afternoon out with young children.
Hyde Park Picture House
Independent cinema in Leeds showing arthouse and cult films in a historic, beautifully maintained venue.
King Pins
Family-friendly bowling alley with games, food and drinks in Leeds city centre.
Farmer Berties
A family-run farm with Strawberry Picking and Halloween pumpkin patch every October. Food and drinks on site, and wellies are a must.
Manchester Cathedral
A stunning Gothic cathedral dating back to 1421, free to visit and full of medieval wood carvings and colourful stained glass. Calm, welcoming, and easy to see in about 30 minutes.
East Lancashire Railway
A 12-mile heritage steam railway running from Heywood to Rawtenstall, with seven stations to hop on and off, plus a packed calendar of family events throughout the year.
City Bloc Indoor Climbing Wall
Large indoor bouldering and climbing centre with walls for all abilities in central Leeds.
Depot Climbing Leeds (Pudsey)
World-class indoor climbing venue with diverse wall types, family play sessions and a welcoming atmosphere for all abilities.
The Falconry Centre
Hands-on bird of prey experiences and flying displays in Stourbridge.
Arcade Club Leeds
One entry fee gets you unlimited play on over 1,000 machines, from retro classics to modern VR. Open Thursdays to Sundays, with food, drink, and free parking on site.
Settle Falconry
A specialist bird of prey centre offering close encounters and hands-on experiences with owls, hawks and raptors in the Yorkshire Dales.
Baby Bear's Play Cafe
A two-floor play café in Oldham for ages 0–7, with a role-play village, dedicated under-2s area, sensory room, and great coffee and cake for grown-ups.
Tumbles Play Place
A well-loved indoor soft play centre in Mossley, open Wednesday to Sunday, with brilliant party packages and genuinely caring staff who go the extra mile.
