Things to Do in Aintree
32 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.6
Cinema & Theatre
Gandeys Circus Hollywood Aintree
Experience thrilling big-top entertainment at Aintree Racecourse with this spectacular circus production. Family-friendly venue welcomes pushchairs and wheelchairs, with refreshments available or bring your own picnic.
Ice & Roller Skating
Rampworx Skatepark
Liverpool's premier indoor skatepark welcomes riders of all abilities with ramps, bowls and street features, plus an onsite restaurant and wheelchair access to ensure everyone can enjoy the action.
⭐ 4.3
0.8 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Crazy Town Play
This Australian-themed indoor play centre in Bootle features giant slides and life-size characters perfect for active kids, with an onsite restaurant plus picnic-friendly spaces.
⭐ 4.5
0.8 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
ODEON Liverpool Switch Island
This modern 12-screen cinema on Dunnings Bridge Road offers the latest blockbusters in 2D and 3D, with wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks available to purchase.
⭐ 4.4
1.8 mi away
Farm Parks
Rice Lane City Farm
This working city farm offers hands-on encounters with friendly livestock across 24 acres of green space, plus picnic areas and an onsite restaurant for family refreshments.
⭐ 4.0
2.1 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
The Fun Factor
Active youngsters can burn energy at this Maghull indoor play venue featuring soft play equipment, an onsite restaurant serving snacks and meals, plus convenient parking for visiting families.
⭐ 4.5
2.1 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Showcase Cinema de Lux Liverpool
Catch the newest movie releases at this modern multiplex in Norris Green, offering wheelchair access, on-site snacks and convenient parking for family cinema trips.
⭐ 4.6
3.1 mi away
Horse Riding
Beechley Riding Stables
Experience equestrian adventures at this Allerton riding centre on Harthill Road, featuring lessons and facilities including an onsite restaurant for riders and families to enjoy after time with the horses.
⭐ 4.4
3.2 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
Huntfun Liverpool
Explore Albert Dock's historic waterfront with an interactive puzzle-solving adventure that takes families on an exciting detective journey around Liverpool's famous maritime landmarks.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
The Liverpool Mystery Treasure Trail
Gather your detective crew and unravel clues through Liverpool's Beatles heritage on this engaging family-friendly mystery hunt starting from Lime Street, complete with dining options along the way.
⭐ 4.8
3.3 mi away
Stadium Tours
Liverpool FC Stadium Tour & Museum
Explore the legendary Anfield home of Liverpool FC with an immersive behind-the-scenes stadium experience and museum celebrating the club's rich history. Fully accessible venue welcomes families with prams and baby facilities.
Indoor Soft Play
Speckled Frogs Play Centre
Young adventurers can burn off energy at this Crosby soft play venue with onsite parking and a restaurant, though families should note the lack of accessible facilities and baby changing areas.
⭐ 4.6
3.5 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Croxteth Hall and County Park
Explore a magnificent estate featuring a working Victorian farm where children can meet friendly animals including pigs, cows and horses, plus extensive parkland perfect for family walks and outdoor fun.
⭐ 4.6
3.5 mi away
Horse Riding
Croxteth Park Riding Centre
Set within Croxteth Country Park's scenic grounds, this riding centre offers equestrian experiences for families seeking outdoor adventures on horseback in a tranquil natural setting.
⭐ 4.8
3.6 mi away
Climbing & Bouldering
The Climbing Hangar
Scale new heights together at this Liverpool climbing centre where beginners and experienced climbers of all ages can tackle walls under expert guidance, with facilities including parking, dining and accessible amenities.
⭐ 3.7
3.8 mi away
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Lifestyles Peter Lloyd
This Liverpool leisure centre combines aquatic fun with outdoor sports facilities including four illuminated football pitches, plus an onsite restaurant and free parking for families.
⭐ 4.1
3.8 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Fun Time
This indoor soft play venue on Britonwood Trading Estate offers active fun for kids with an onsite restaurant, though families should note limited accessibility and no baby facilities.
⭐ 4.7
3.9 mi away
Landmarks & Monuments
Antony Gormleys Another Place
Marvel at 100 cast-iron figures silently gazing out to sea along this stunning 3km stretch of Crosby Beach in a thought-provoking outdoor sculpture installation by renowned artist Antony Gormley.
⭐ 4.8
4.2 mi away
Climbing & Bouldering
Awesome Walls Climbing Liverpool
Scale exciting indoor climbing walls at this Liverpool venue inside a converted church, featuring routes for all abilities plus an onsite restaurant, parking and family facilities.
⭐ 4.6
4.2 mi away
Farm Parks
Acorn Farm
Get hands-on with cuddly farm residents and enjoy pony rides at this Liverpool family favourite, where little ones can experience countryside life throughout the year in fully accessible surroundings.
Stadium Tours
Everton Stadium Tour
Step behind the scenes at Goodison Park to discover the historic home of Everton Football Club, with accessible facilities for all the family and nearby parking available.
⭐ 4.6
4.3 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
Crosby Beach
Experience golden sands alongside striking sculptures at this unique coastal spot where contemporary art meets traditional seaside fun for the whole family.
⭐ 4.6
4.5 mi away
Beaches & Coastline
New Brighton Beach
This seaside destination on Kings Parade combines traditional beach fun with entertainment including bowling, laser tag, gaming arcades and fairground rides, plus nearby parking and facilities.
⭐ 4.5
4.5 mi away
Farm Parks
Pumpkin Picking at Church View Farm
Head to the fields for an autumn adventure where little ones can choose their perfect pumpkin from the patch, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs plus on-site refreshments.
⭐ 4.1
4.6 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Riverside Bowl and Laser Quest
Strike up family fun with traditional ten-pin bowling and adrenaline-pumping laser tag adventures on New Brighton's Marine Parade, plus an onsite restaurant to refuel between games.
⭐ 4.9
4.6 mi away
Sightseeing & Attractions
VR HERE
Step into cutting-edge virtual reality adventures at this Liverpool attraction where the whole family can explore immersive digital worlds, with accessible facilities and onsite parking available.
⭐ 4.7
4.9 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Walker Art Gallery
Discover masterpieces spanning 700 years at this impressive Liverpool gallery on William Brown Street, featuring wheelchair access, onsite dining, and family-friendly facilities including picnic areas.
⭐ 4.3
4.9 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Bubbles World of Play
Young adventurers aged 0-11 can burn energy at this cutting-edge indoor play centre featuring Britain's biggest frame alongside refreshments and baby facilities at Marine Point Leisure Park.
⭐ 4.6
4.9 mi away
Museums & Galleries
World Museum Liverpool
Explore fascinating collections from ancient civilizations to outer space, plus encounter live creatures in the aquarium and insect house, all under one impressive Liverpool roof.
⭐ 4.0
5 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Hollywood Bowl Liverpool
Strike up some family fun at this modern bowling venue on Edge Lane Retail Park, complete with arcade games, pool tables and an onsite restaurant. Wheelchair accessible with baby changing facilities available.
⭐ 4.5
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.
⭐ 4.7
5 mi away
Landmarks & Monuments
St. George's Hall
This magnificent Liverpool landmark offers families a fascinating glimpse into the city's heritage, with wheelchair access, onsite dining and convenient nearby parking available.
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