Things to Do in Bacup

Indoor Soft Play

Tommy Tumble Town

A pushchair-friendly indoor play venue perfect for families with little ones, featuring baby changing facilities and dedicated breastfeeding rooms for nursing mothers.

Farm Parks

Animal Quackers Park Farm

Meet furry friends and fascinating reptiles including rabbits, chinchillas, bearded dragons and snakes at this hands-on farm experience in Bacup, complete with parking and refreshments available.

Museums & Galleries

The Whitaker

Discover natural history exhibits and art collections before letting children burn off energy in the playground, with picnic spots and an onsite restaurant for refreshments.

Skiing & Snowboarding

Ski Rossendale

Experience winter thrills year-round at this family-friendly snow sports centre featuring a main slope, beginner area and freestyle terrain, plus accessible facilities and onsite refreshments.

Landmarks & Monuments

The Singing Ringing Tree

This striking wind-powered sculpture on the Lancashire moors creates haunting musical tones as the breeze flows through its steel pipes, offering a unique outdoor art experience with panoramic hilltop views.

Climbing & Bouldering

Grip & Go

Scale new heights at this family-friendly indoor climbing centre in Haslingden, where beginners and experienced climbers alike can tackle exciting challenges with full facilities including parking and cafe.

Indoor Soft Play

Monkey Playland

Active youngsters can burn energy at this indoor play centre featuring soft play equipment and an onsite restaurant, though facilities are limited with no baby changing or wheelchair access.

Historic Houses & Gardens

Towneley Hall Museum

Explore this historic mansion set in beautiful parkland, featuring diverse exhibitions and outdoor sculpture trails, with family-friendly facilities including a restaurant and picnic areas.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Star Tree Studio

Let your children explore their artistic side through imaginative pottery and craft workshops at this welcoming Littleborough studio, where getting hands-on and messy is all part of the creative fun.

Adventure Golf

Putt & Play Rochdale

Tee off at this wheelchair and pushchair-friendly riverside mini golf venue, where families can enjoy accessible crazy golf alongside refreshments and arcade games for a complete day out.

Museums & Galleries

Touchstones Museum and Gallery

Discover interactive exhibits and fascinating displays at this welcoming Rochdale venue, where families can explore art and local history with wheelchair access, onsite dining and nearby parking.

Clay And Glaze

Unleash your creativity at this hands-on pottery studio where visitors of all ages can design and paint their own ceramic masterpieces. Free parking available with accessible spaces.

Railways & Transport

Springfield Park Model Railway

Take a ride on this charming miniature railway running every Sunday, set within parkland featuring a children's play area and pond, with onsite parking and toilet facilities available.

Bowling Alleys

MFA Bowl Burnley

Strike up family fun at this Finsley Gate bowling venue offering lanes for all ages, plus dining options and baby changing facilities to keep everyone entertained.

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Air Unlimited Inflatable Park

Burnley's ultimate inflatable adventure features bouncy activities for the whole family, complete with onsite dining, full accessibility, and convenient parking at this exciting indoor play destination.

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Rochdale

Bowl a perfect game at this modern entertainment venue offering computerised ten-pin lanes, thrilling laser quest battles, arcade fun, plus an onsite restaurant for refuelling between activities.

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Rochdale

Catch the latest blockbusters across nine big screens at this Sandbrook Way cinema, offering snacks, accessible facilities and nearby parking for memorable family movie outings.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Hollingworth Lake Activity Centre

Enjoy lakeside adventures at this welcoming Littleborough centre with parking, accessible facilities, and picnic-friendly grounds perfect for active family days out exploring the water.

Lakes & Reservoirs

Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre

This scenic lakeside country park on Rakewood Road welcomes families year-round with events at its Visitor Centre, plus parking, toilets, an onsite restaurant and lovely picnic spots.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Art Garden

Let your little ones unleash their artistic side at this welcoming creative studio in Accrington, complete with accessible facilities, parking and an onsite restaurant for refuelling between crafting sessions.

Ice & Roller Skating

Roller City Rochdale

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned skater, Roller City Rochdale on Platting Lane offers fun-filled skating sessions for everyone, complete with exciting disco nights and roller derby action.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Little Play Town Heywood

Young children can explore themed play zones and imaginative role-play areas at this indoor activity centre, complete with refreshments and baby-changing facilities for family convenience.

Indoor Soft Play

Planet Play

Young adventurers can burn off energy at this Heywood soft play centre, where pushchairs are welcome throughout though families should note limited facilities for babies and wheelchair users.

Parks & Play Areas

Burrs Country Park

This picturesque Bury park welcomes families with riverside trails, angling spots and heritage features to discover. Fully accessible with baby facilities and pram-friendly paths throughout.

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Paper Mill

Let kids burn off energy at this indoor play venue on Pilsworth Road, featuring climbing frames, slides and activity zones. Family-friendly facilities include an onsite restaurant, baby changing areas and wheelchair access throughout.

Museums & Galleries

The Manchester Museum

Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history and world cultures at this free university museum, where hands-on activities in the Discovery Centre bring learning to life for all ages.

Railways & Transport

Thompson Park and Miniature Railway

Enjoy miniature train rides alongside a boating lake, adventure playground and paddling pool at this Burnley park. Wheelchair accessible with parking, toilets, refreshments and picnic areas available.

Cinema & Theatre

Burnley Youth Theatre

This accessible theatre venue welcomes families with pushchairs and babies, offering snacks or the option to bring your own refreshments while enjoying youth productions in wheelchair-friendly surroundings.

Adventure Golf

HUKD Bury

Play illuminated mini golf in a dazzling neon setting perfect for all the family. Fully accessible with ramps, lifts and baby changing facilities available throughout.

Arcades & Gaming

Arcade Club

Step into Britain's largest vintage and modern gaming paradise where families can enjoy unlimited play across hundreds of classic arcade machines and consoles, with refreshments available on-site.

Birthday Party Venues

The Woodland Spa

Escape to this tranquil wellness retreat offering pampering treatments and dining in serene surroundings. Wheelchair accessible with food available on-site, though pushchairs have limited access.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Space 2 Make

A fully accessible creative activity centre welcoming families with pushchairs and wheelchairs, featuring baby-changing facilities and assistance for visitors needing extra support.

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Bury

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue on Rock Place, featuring ten-pin lanes plus arcade games like Pacman Smash, with an onsite restaurant, accessible facilities and parking available.

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Bury

Watch the latest family films in comfort at this 10-screen cinema in the heart of Bury, complete with accessible facilities, baby changing rooms and refreshments to keep everyone happy.

Live Events & Concerts

Gandeys Circus

Experience spectacular big-top entertainment with thrilling acrobats, daring performers and family-friendly shows at this traditional circus, conveniently located at Trafford Centre with full wheelchair and pushchair access.

Sightseeing & Attractions

Huntfun Manchester

Explore Manchester's landmarks through an engaging treasure hunt that challenges families to crack clues as they navigate the city streets, starting from the historic Cathedral.

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Accrington

Catch the latest blockbusters and family films at this modern cinema on Hyndburn Road, complete with onsite parking, snacks and full wheelchair access for convenient movie outings.

Museums & Galleries

Queen Street Mill Textile Museum

Step back in time at this authentic textile museum where original steam-powered looms still operate, offering families a fascinating glimpse into Lancashire's industrial heritage.

Trails & Treasure Hunts

East Lancashire Mystery Treasure Trail

Turn your family into detectives on this self-guided crime-solving adventure through Bury's streets. Follow clues from Bolton Street to crack the case while exploring East Lancashire together.

Railways & Transport

East Lancashire Railway

Step aboard heritage trains for a nostalgic journey through Lancashire's countryside, with transport museum access and family-friendly events throughout the year at this authentic steam railway experience.

Museums & Galleries

The Fusilier Museum

Discover military history and heritage at this compact museum on Moss Street, where visitors can grab a bite at the onsite restaurant while exploring exhibits dedicated to the Fusiliers regiment.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Oswaldtwistle Mills

This historic Accrington mill complex combines indoor and outdoor fun with mini golf courses, an aviary housing various bird species, children's play facilities and heritage exhibits—all with full accessibility and onsite parking.

Cinema & Theatre

Hebden Bridge Picture House

This welcoming New Road cinema offers the latest films with full wheelchair access, an onsite restaurant, and the unusual bonus of letting families bring their own picnics to enjoy during screenings.

Parks & Play Areas

Tandle Hill Country Park

This 48-hectare Royton parkland offers families woodland trails, open grasslands and wildlife spotting opportunities, complete with a play area, café serving snacks, and full facilities including accessible toilets.

Farm Parks

Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary

This welcoming Oswaldtwistle sanctuary offers families the chance to get up close with rescued horses while discovering their heartwarming tales, plus onsite dining and picnic-friendly grounds.

National Parks & Reserves

Hardcastle Craggs

Explore over 160 acres of pristine ancient woodland with scenic riverside trails perfect for family walks, complete with refreshments and accessible pathways at this National Trust gem near Hebden Bridge.

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Hebden Bridge Mystery Treasure Trail

Solve puzzles and explore Hebden Bridge's charming streets on this self-led treasure hunt adventure that combines sightseeing with brain-teasing challenges, perfect for families seeking active fun together.

Indoor Soft Play

Wobbly Bobs

Kids can burn off energy at this indoor soft play centre in Farnworth, complete with an onsite restaurant, accessible facilities, and convenient parking at King Street Retail Park.

Parks & Play Areas

Jumbles Country Park

Set beside a scenic reservoir, this accessible country park welcomes families, dogs and pushchair users to enjoy woodland trails, open green spaces and facilities for all ages.

Climbing & Bouldering

Summit Up Climbing

Scale new heights at this family-friendly climbing centre on Egerton Street, featuring full accessibility, onsite dining and facilities for all ages including baby changing areas.

Indoor Soft Play

Sparkles Play Centre

This Royton soft play venue keeps energetic youngsters entertained with an onsite restaurant for refreshments, though families should note the lack of accessible facilities and baby-changing areas.

Indoor Soft Play

Jungle Mayhem

Young adventurers can climb, bounce and play across exciting multi-storey frames at this Radcliffe indoor centre, complete with ball pools and a safe space for little ones to toddle and tumble.

Laser Tag Arenas

Lazer Fazer

Step into a post-apocalyptic New York setting at this Nelson laser tag venue, where families can enjoy cutting-edge equipment and thrilling combat action in an immersive arena environment.

Indoor Soft Play

Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play

This wheelchair-accessible soft play venue at Lomeshaye Business Village offers exciting indoor activities for children with convenient on-site parking and full facilities including baby changing areas.

Adventure & Activity Centres

Bowlee Park Golf Range

Perfect your swing at this accessible Manchester golf range offering practice facilities for all skill levels, with onsite parking and toilets making it convenient for family visits.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool

Make a splash at this exciting leisure pool featuring thrilling water slides including the Black Hole, plus a wave machine, beach-style entry and dedicated Junior Fitness Zone for active youngsters.

Indoor Soft Play

Playtopia

This wheelchair-accessible soft play centre welcomes families with babies and toddlers, offering changing facilities and a pram-friendly environment for hassle-free visits.

Farm Parks

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Meet friendly farm residents from fluffy rabbits to horses at this welcoming Chadderton animal attraction, where families can enjoy hands-on encounters and bring along a picnic for a fun day out.