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SEA LIFE Manchester

An indoor aquarium at the Trafford Centre with an ocean tunnel, sharks, turtles and a soft play area midway round. Great for little ones, and pushchair-friendly throughout.

IndoorAquarium4.0(5052)

Gravity Active Leeds

Big trampoline park with loads of activities for kids and adults.

IndoorTrampoline Park4.1(445)

Funopolis

A huge soft play in Shipley with a massive climbing frame, a toddler area, and a sensory zone. Lovely staff and open seven days a week.

££Soft Play4.2(1241)

Henry Moore Institute

One of Europe's largest sculpture galleries, right in Leeds city centre, with rotating exhibitions, a research library, and a connecting bridge to Leeds Art Gallery next door.

FreeIndoorArt Gallery4.2(255)

Planet Ice Altrincham

A full-size ice rink with public skating, lessons, toddler sessions and ice hockey. Book ahead for busy weekend slots and bring spare socks.

££IndoorIce Rink3.9(847)

Flamingo Land Resort

Theme park and zoo in one, with rides for all ages plus on-site camping and caravans. Best visited during main season for the full experience.

Theme Park4.1(10821)

Tenpin Leeds

City centre bowling alley with arcade games, ideal for family days out and celebrations.

3–16 yrsIndoorBowling4.1(1202)

Yeadon Tarn

A flat circular walk around a peaceful tarn, with a playground, picnic benches, fishing spots, a café, and an ice cream van. Free parking on site.

FreeOutdoorLake4.6(257)

Meanwood Valley Trail

A family-friendly woodland trail through Meanwood Valley with streams, waterfalls, picnic spots and a play area at the Hollies park.

FreeOutdoorCanal or River Walk4.8(22)

The Minis Who Play

A warm, welcoming play cafe with beautiful toys and quality refreshments for grown-ups. Perfect for babies and toddlers to explore and play while you relax.

££Newborn–4 yrsPlay Cafe5.0(7)

Black Moss Covert Nature Reserve

A small but wildlife-rich woodland open all year round, where you can spot an impressive range of birds including the tiny Goldcrest. The wide, well-kept trail follows a former railway line.

FreeOutdoorNature Reserve4.4(19)

Canal Gardens

A free ornamental garden in Roundhay with a pretty fountain pond, flower beds, and a tucked-away rock garden perfect for little explorers. Ice cream from the café seals the deal.

FreeOutdoorGarden4.2(36)

Kingstown Wacky Warehouse

Compact indoor play centre with good sightlines, soft play equipment and on-site food. Easy to keep an eye on the kids while they play.

£Newborn–12 yrsSoft Play4.1(38)

Temple Newsam Playground

Brilliant playground with slides, swings, climbing frames and a maze. Great for all ages and close to Temple Newsam house and café.

FreeOutdoorPlayground4.4(27)

Seacroft Forest Garden

Community-run forest garden where you can volunteer, pick fresh fruit and veg, and enjoy peaceful green space with the family.

FreeOutdoorGarden4.9(10)

Go Karting Leeds - GT Karting

Two-level indoor track with reliable karts and good staff. Prices from £29, kids from age 8, adults can race alongside them.

8–18 yrsIndoorGo Karting4.3(453)

Gulliver's World Theme Park

Family theme park with rides, shows, water games and indoor play. Weekends only, plus special seasonal events and school holidays.

All agesTheme Park4.0(9343)

Eastwood Nature Reserve

A beautiful, peaceful green space in Stalybridge, open every day around the clock. Perfect for a gentle walk with the kids or the dog.

FreeOutdoorNature Reserve4.9(12)

Planet Ice Leeds

Modern ice skating rink in Leeds with public sessions for families and skaters of all abilities.

3–16 yrsIndoorIce Rink3.9(817)

The Old Quarry Adventure Playground

A highly-rated, accessible outdoor adventure playground perfect for toddlers and young children, run by friendly staff in a welcoming environment.

FreePlayground4.8(101)