Things to Do in Merseyside
12 attractions and days out
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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