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Go Active Falconry

Hands-on bird of prey experiences and falconry displays in a conservation-focused centre near Newark.

3–16 yrsBird of Prey Centre4.7(32)

Diggle Canal Walk

A beautiful canal walk through Saddleworth with moorland views, picnic spots and nearby cafés.

FreeOutdoorCanal or River Walk4.8(105)

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Tropical indoor and outdoor water park with slides, wave machine, and heated pools at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest.

Swimming Pool4.6(842)

Skelton Country Park

A lakeside country park with well-maintained paths, countryside views of Leeds, and plenty of space for families to walk, cycle and spot wildlife.

FreeCountry Park4.8(73)

Oakenclough Family Hub

A brilliant free-to-use family hub in Wilmslow with stay and play groups, a sensory room, toy library, and a café serving homemade food and barista coffee in a child-friendly space.

Entertainment Centre4.9(15)

Churwell Urban Woodlands - Daffil Woods

A woodland with a wooden assault course, sensory garden, ponds, wildlife spots and a miniature railway. Open all day, every day, with pushchair-friendly paths throughout.

FreeOutdoorForest4.8(211)

Coronation Street Experience

Tour the real filming location of Coronation Street with a knowledgeable guide, then explore the museum exhibition packed with props and iconic sets.

Museum4.7(3196)

Jacksons Brickworks Local Nature Reserve

A former brickworks reclaimed by wildlife, with ponds, woodland, a bird hide, and flat stone paths perfect for pushchairs. Free car park and direct access to the Middlewood Way for cycling or walking.

FreeOutdoorNature Reserve4.5(177)

Oakwell Hall & Country Park

17th-century manor house with restored gardens and country park, free entry with scenic walks and a cafe. Great for families and dogs.

FreeHistoric Site4.6(2000)

Hardcastle Crags

Over 400 acres of wooded South Pennines valley with 15 miles of footpaths, a 19th-century off-grid mill, café and streams to splash around in.

Woodland4.6(387)

Knowsley Safari

Drive-through safari park combined with walk-around zoo, animal displays and fair rides.

£Zoo4.5(13912)

Weston Park Museum

Free Victorian museum in Sheffield with interactive exhibits, art galleries, and fascinating local history displays that appeal to all ages.

FreeMuseum4.6(3010)

Derwent Valley Light Railway

Heritage railway with restored locomotives and scenic rides, set within Murton Park near York.

3–16 yrsHeritage Railway4.6(41)

Pennington Flash Nature Reserve

A stunning National Nature Reserve on the edge of Leigh with bird hides, walking trails, a lakeside café and an adventure play area for the kids.

FreeOutdoorNature Reserve4.6(832)

Sandal Castle

Free entry castle ruins with activity trail, visitor centre, cafe and lovely grounds perfect for family walks and picnics.

FreeOutdoorCastle4.5(2521)

Diggerland Yorkshire

Operate real diggers, dumpers and bulldozers plus try the JCB scoop swing and treasure dig.

2–16 yrsOutdoorPark4.5(2622)

Manor Heath Jungle Experience

Tropical butterfly glasshouses and exotic plants in hidden Halifax gem, perfect for young explorers.

FreeButterfly House4.5(623)

Goit Stock Waterfall

A picturesque 20-foot waterfall tucked away in peaceful woodland near Bingley, ideal for nature-loving families.

Free3–16 yrsForest4.7(322)

Otley Chevin Country Park

Woodland walks with valley views and sculptures to explore. Brilliant for families with dogs and all ages of children.

FreeOutdoorCountry Park4.7(2436)

Whipsnade Zoo

The UK's largest zoo, with 600 acres of natural enclosures, over 2,500 animals, and a railway to ride. Wear comfy shoes and pack a picnic.

Zoo4.5(16927)