Things to Do in Merseyside
48 attractions and days out
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Liverpool accounts for much of the choice here, from stadium tours at Everton Stadium to escape rooms like Escape Hunt Liverpool and indoor activities such as Challenge Point Liverpool and VR HERE. History runs alongside the newer additions, with the Queensway Tunnel Tour and the Picture House Woolton offering a different pace from the city's laser tag and mini golf venues.
Southport and the Wirral fill out the rest of the county's offer, with family-friendly options like Kidz Fantasy Land and the Southport Treasure Trail suiting a day out with children, while Coverstar Experiences and Mini Golf Adventures give visitors something active to build a visit around.
With attractions spread across all three areas, it's worth deciding whether you want a city day in Liverpool or a coastal one in Southport or the Wirral, as travel between them takes a little planning.
⭐ 5.0
Birthday Party Venues
Coverstar Experiences
Liverpool's Coverstar Experiences on Arrad Street specialises in hosting memorable children's birthday celebrations, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby changing areas on site.
⭐ 5.0
Cinema & Theatre
Picture House Woolton
This Mason Street cinema offers families big-screen entertainment with an onsite restaurant and snacks, though visitors should note limited accessibility and facilities.
⭐ 4.9
Adventure & Activity Centres
Challenge Point Liverpool
Book the entire venue for your group's exclusive escape room adventure in Liverpool's city centre, perfect for birthday parties and team events without other visitors joining in.
⭐ 4.9
Sightseeing & Attractions
Escape Hunt Liverpool
Put your problem-solving skills to the test at Albert Dock's thrilling escape room venue, where families with children aged 10+ can tackle immersive challenges together and race against the clock.
⭐ 4.9
Sightseeing & Attractions
Hilbre Islands
Adventure across the sands at low tide to reach this trio of tidal islands off West Kirby's coast, where grey seals and seabirds await exploration. Basic facilities only, so plan your visit carefully.
⭐ 4.8
Adventure Golf
Mini Golf Adventures
Enjoy a fun-filled round of crazy golf perfect for families with young children, featuring baby changing rooms and breastfeeding facilities, though some areas have limited accessibility.
⭐ 4.6
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.
⭐ 4.6
Museums & Galleries
Port Sunlight Museum
Discover the fascinating story of this Victorian model village created for factory workers, with fully accessible galleries perfect for families with young children and wheelchair users to explore together.
⭐ 4.6
Beaches & Coastline
West Kirby Beach
Perfect for sunny family outings, this Merseyside seaside spot offers convenient parking, wheelchair access, dining options and welcomes picnickers, though lacks baby changing facilities.
⭐ 4.6
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
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.
⭐ 4.6
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.
⭐ 4.6
Parks & Play Areas
Birkenhead Park
This historic green space offers family fun with outdoor play areas, tranquil nature trails and lakeside fishing, plus facilities including cafés, picnic spots and accessible amenities for all ages.
⭐ 4.6
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.
⭐ 4.6
Beaches & Coastline
Wallasey Beach
This Merseyside seaside spot offers sandy shores perfect for picnicking and swimming, plus thrilling views of windsurfers and kite surfers riding the waves, with onsite parking and facilities.
⭐ 4.5
Farm Parks
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm
Meet friendly farm animals at this accessible Bidston attraction with parking, an onsite restaurant and picnic areas—perfect for a family day out with wheelchair users welcome.
⭐ 4.5
Historic Houses & Gardens
Churchtown Botanic Gardens
Explore diverse plant collections across beautifully landscaped grounds where snacks are available, though visitors should note limited facilities and no picnic policy.
⭐ 4.5
Safari & Drive-Through Parks
Knowsley Safari Park
Experience Britain's most extensive drive-through safari adventure at Knowsley, where families can encounter majestic lions and playful baboons before exploring the walking trails—fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
⭐ 4.4
Laser Tag Arenas
Darkstar Laser
Battle it out in an action-packed laser tag arena on Central Street, perfect for energetic kids and competitive families seeking an adrenaline-fueled adventure together.
⭐ 4.3
Cinema & Theatre
Vue Birkenhead
Experience the latest blockbusters across seven modern screens at this Conway Park cinema, complete with snacks, accessible facilities and convenient on-site parking for families.
⭐ 4.3
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.
⭐ 4.3
Inflatable & Bounce Parks
Inflation Wirral
This lively inflatable park at St. Marys College welcomes families with pushchairs and provides baby changing plus breastfeeding facilities, though wheelchair access is limited.
⭐ 4.3
Indoor Soft Play
Spaceworld Play Centre
This indoor play haven keeps energetic youngsters entertained with soft play activities, while parents can relax knowing facilities include toilets, baby changing areas and an onsite restaurant.
⭐ 4.2
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld St Helens
This 11-screen town centre cinema features special junior movie sessions and comes with onsite parking, snacks, wheelchair access and toilet facilities for family visits.
⭐ 4.2
Bowling Alleys
Superbowl UK St Helens
Strike up family fun at this Linkway West entertainment venue featuring ten-pin bowling lanes, arcade games and indoor soft play, plus an onsite restaurant and full accessibility.
⭐ 4.1
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.
⭐ 4.0
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.
⭐ 3.9
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Europa Pools Leisure Centre
Make a splash at this Birkenhead leisure centre featuring thrilling waterslides and an exciting wave machine that promises fun-filled aquatic adventures for the whole family.
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.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Activity for All, Wirral
This Wirral activity centre welcomes families with pushchairs and provides baby changing facilities, plus wheelchair-friendly access to certain areas with accessible toilets available.
Museums & Galleries
Eureka! Science + Discovery
A fully accessible hands-on science museum in Wallasey where families can explore interactive exhibits together, with wheelchair and pushchair access throughout plus baby changing facilities available.
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.
Boat Tours & Cruises
Magical Mystery Tour
Climb aboard a vibrant bus for a two-hour journey through Beatles history, exploring iconic Liverpool landmarks including Penny Lane and other legendary locations from the Fab Four's story.
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.
Sightseeing & Attractions
New Palace and Adventureland
Kids will love this Marine Promenade entertainment venue featuring a thrilling indoor play zone with giant slide and climbing challenges, plus classic arcade games and onsite dining to keep families fuelled up.
⭐ 4.9
Caves & Mines
Queensway Tunnel Tour
Venture beneath Liverpool's streets to explore the historic Queensway Tunnel on this underground adventure suitable for families with children aged 10+. Learn about this engineering marvel with snacks available.
⭐ 4.9
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.
⭐ 4.8
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.
⭐ 4.8
Escape Room Challenges
Breakout Liverpool
Race against time to solve puzzles and crack codes in themed escape rooms where teamwork is essential to break free before the clock runs out in Liverpool's thrilling interactive adventure.
⭐ 4.8
Boat Tours & Cruises
City Explorer Liverpool
See Liverpool's must-visit landmarks from an open-top bus with 14 convenient stops where you can hop on and off throughout your sightseeing adventure around this historic waterfront city.
⭐ 4.8
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.
⭐ 4.8
Sightseeing & Attractions
Royal Liver Building 360
Explore one of Liverpool's most famous landmarks from its panoramic viewing platform while discovering fascinating stories about the building's heritage and the city's rich maritime past.
⭐ 4.8
Boat Tours & Cruises
Splash Tours Liverpool
Experience Liverpool's landmarks from both land and water on an amphibious vehicle tour departing from the historic Royal Albert Dock, with baby changing facilities and pushchair access available.
⭐ 4.8
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.
⭐ 4.7
Landmarks & Monuments
Albert Dock Liverpool
Liverpool's iconic waterfront hub combines heritage architecture with modern family fun, offering world-class museums, waterside dining and shopping all in one vibrant location.
⭐ 4.7
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.
⭐ 4.7
Adventure & Activity Centres
Jump Inc by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Liverpool
Bounce into action at this fully accessible trampoline park near Hunts Cross, featuring exciting jump zones and activities perfect for families with pushchairs, wheelchairs and baby facilities throughout.
⭐ 4.7
Adventure & Activity Centres
Ninja Warrior UK Liverpool
Test your agility and strength at this action-packed Liverpool venue featuring challenging obstacle courses and bouncy play zones perfect for active families seeking an adrenaline-filled day out.
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