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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)

Gravity Active Leeds

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

IndoorTrampoline Park4.1(445)

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)

Round The Twist Tameside

A soft play centre with a brilliant toddler zone (think toy supermarket, post office and kitchen), a sensory area for babies, and a bigger kids' area for ball games. Weekdays are walk-in; weekends need booking.

££IndoorSoft Play3.8(356)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Play2 Diggle

A soft play centre in a mill building with a large toddler area and a junior play frame. No need to book for general play, but get in early for birthday party slots.

££Newborn–10 yrsSoft Play4.0(179)

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)

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)

Tenpin Leeds

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

3–16 yrsIndoorBowling4.1(1202)

Whitley Nature Reserve

A peaceful mile-long circular walk through woodland around a pretty lake, with plenty of wildlife to spot. No toilets or cafe on site, and wear wellies if it's been wet.

FreeOutdoorNature Reserve4.4(41)

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)

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)

City Library Bradford

Bradford's central library with modern facilities, regular story times and rhyme times for little ones, plus events like chess and creative writing. Wheelchair accessible.

FreeIndoorLibrary4.1(79)

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)