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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.
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.
Bolton Steam Museum
A wonderfully maintained museum with working Victorian steam engines. Free entry, interactive displays, and staff who really know their stuff.
Bolling Hall
A free historic manor house museum tracing Bradford's past, with period costumes for kids to try on and a famously spooky ghost room.
Peak Wildlife Park
A charming wildlife park specialising in birds and rare mammals with close-up animal encounters.
The Little Town of Play Batley
Spacious indoor playground with themed rooms and role play cafe, perfect for rainy days and younger children.
Lincoln Zoo
Close-up animal encounters and daily demonstrations at this well-kept wildlife park in Lincolnshire. Great for families with young children thanks to flat, accessible grounds and plenty of hands-on experiences.
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.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
An impressive medieval castle with deer park, walled gardens and playground, offering families a perfect mix of history, heritage and outdoor exploration.
Whistlestop Valley
Heritage steam railway with children's play area, crazy golf and cafe in beautiful Pennine countryside.
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.
Anglers Country Park
Scenic lakeside country park with walking trails, picnic areas, and family-friendly facilities near Wakefield.
THE BABY & ME HUB.
A welcoming play cafe in Hipperholme with beautiful sensory rooms, great coffee, and a real community feel. Open Tue–Thu, it's a favourite for babies and new mums alike.
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
A peaceful university art gallery featuring master works and curated exhibitions in a family-friendly setting.
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.
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
Free to visit, with a brilliantly atmospheric Victorian street (Lark Hill Place) complete with original shop fronts, plus art galleries and a local history library.
Vue Cinema Manchester - Quayside
Seven screens with reclining Lux and Ultra Lux seats, 4K picture and Dolby sound. Four hours of free parking with a validated ticket makes a family trip here really easy.
Pontefract Castle
Free medieval castle with grounds, visitor centre and kids' activities. Great for a picnic and exploring ruins, with a small adventure park and herb garden.
