Things to Do in Ainsdale

🎟️Beaches & Coastline

Ainsdale Beach ⭐ 4.5

Beaches & Coastline

Ainsdale Beach

This sandy stretch along Shore Road offers convenient parking and onsite dining, making it perfect for family picnics by the sea. Facilities include toilets and a restaurant to keep everyone refreshed.

⭐ 4.6 2.7 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Southport Treasure Trail

Adventure awaits along Southport's seafront with this interactive treasure hunt that's wheelchair accessible and perfect for families who enjoy exploring at their own pace.

⭐ 4.4 2.7 mi away

Adventure Golf

Formby FootGolf Centre

Kick a football around the course in this entertaining twist on traditional golf that offers competitive fun for all ages. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking, toilets and a restaurant available.

⭐ 4.1 3.1 mi away

Water Parks & Splash Pools

Dunes Splash World

Experience year-round aquatic fun at this heated indoor water park on Southport's Esplanade, featuring thrilling flumes and lazy river rides in a balmy 84-degree tropical setting.

⭐ 4.1 3.2 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Adventure Coast Southport

Beachfront theme park offering fun for all ages with wheelchair and pushchair-friendly access throughout, plus baby changing facilities along Southport's scenic sandy shoreline.

⭐ 4.3 3.2 mi away

Railways & Transport

Lakeside Miniature Railway

Climb aboard scaled-down locomotives at this charming Esplanade railway offering delightful rides for young children, with picnic spots and light refreshments nearby.

⭐ 4.6 3.3 mi away

Railways & Transport

Model Railway Village

Explore charming miniature landscapes featuring countryside scenes, villages and towns brought to life by a working 45mm garden railway at this delightful attraction in Kings Gardens.

⭐ 4.6 3.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Playtown Southport

Southport's largest indoor adventure zone welcomes youngsters from babies to 12-year-olds with an impressive climbing frame, regular events and onsite dining at this Ocean Drive venue.

⭐ 4.3 3.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Southport

This modern eight-screen cinema on Ocean Plaza offers the latest family films with dedicated child-friendly showings, plus wheelchair access, onsite parking and cinema snacks.

⭐ 4.2 3.5 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Southport

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue on Southport's seafront, featuring lanes for all ages plus an onsite restaurant, accessible facilities and convenient parking.

⭐ 4.3 3.7 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

China Butterfly Craft Centre

Unleash your family's artistic side with 15 hands-on crafts from pottery to mosaics at this welcoming Formby studio, complete with snacks, parking and wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.5 4.2 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hesketh Park

This Southport green space offers family fun with children's playgrounds, golf facilities, scenic walking paths and tranquil lakes. On-site parking and a restaurant make it convenient for visits.

⭐ 4.5 4.5 mi away

Farm Parks

Farmer Teds Farm Park

Get up close to farmyard favourites and exotic creatures like bearded dragons at this hands-on animal park in Ormskirk, featuring a restaurant and picnic-friendly grounds.

⭐ 4.6 4.5 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Formby Beach

This dog-friendly stretch of coastline near Liverpool offers sandy shores perfect for family adventures, though limited facilities mean it's best suited to older children.

⭐ 4.6 4.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Formby Nature Reserve

Explore sandy shores and tranquil woodland trails where rare red squirrels thrive, with family facilities including dining options, accessible paths and parking making this coastal escape easy to enjoy.

⭐ 4.6 4.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Discover Liverpool's rich seafaring heritage through captivating displays at this waterfront museum, featuring engaging exhibitions suitable for all ages and fully accessible facilities.