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Parks and outdoor places for kids
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Temple Newsam
Stunning Elizabethan house filled with art and antiques, set on 1,400 acres of parkland with a working farm. Perfect for a rainy day or outdoor adventure.
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.
Operation Laser Tag
Outdoor woodland laser tag arena with excellent reviews, perfect for active families seeking adventure and tactical fun.
The Secret Forest
A magical forest playground with interactive features and fairy homes, perfect for toddlers and young children.
Crazy Tykes Indoor and Outdoor Children's Soft Play Centre
A highly-rated indoor and outdoor soft play centre with excellent facilities, friendly staff and party options.
Bagshaw Museum
A free Victorian Gothic mansion museum in Wilton Park, Batley, with Egyptian, African and Asian galleries plus local history. Set in award-winning parkland with a café, gift shop and play area nearby.
Halton Miniature Railway
A nostalgic miniature railway through Town Park where volunteers run scenic train rides on a donation basis. Great for families and a multi-generational favourite.
Walnut Tree Wacky Warehouse
Indoor soft play and an outdoor play area attached to a pub, with food for the whole family. General admission is £6 per child, with a cheaper Tots Club rate for under-5s on weekday mornings.
Canal Towpath Walk
A scenic canal towpath walk with beautiful views, ducks and historic structures, perfect for family strolls.
Roberts Park
A historic Victorian park with open spaces, heritage features, a children's play area, and riverside walks. Perfect for families looking to combine a leisurely stroll with a bit of local history.
Grass Hoppers Indoor & Outdoor Play
Large indoor and outdoor soft play centre with face painting, fish feeding and cafe facilities.
Walton Country Park
A free, open-access nature park with lakes, woodland, and wildlife to spot year-round. Paths suit walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, with pushchair-friendly routes too.
Swithens Farm
A welcoming working farm with animal feeding experiences, seasonal events, and a cafe, perfect for families.
Lotherton Hall
Historic Edwardian manor with beautiful gardens, woodland walks, playgrounds and a Wildlife World. Perfect for a mixed indoor and outdoor family day out.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
A compact wildlife zoo featuring snow leopards, arctic foxes, tropical bats and meerkats across indoor halls and outdoor areas.
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.
Hemsworth Waterpark & Playworld
Family park with sandy beach, pedalo rides, fishing, playground and wildlife areas near Pontefract.
Walton Park
A lovely park beside the canal in Sale, with two play areas, a miniature train ride at weekends, and a boat café for hot drinks and food.
