Things to Do in Preston Lancashire

⭐ 4.6 4.2 mi away

Farm Parks

Bowland Wild Boar Park

Meet free-roaming wild boar and hand-feed friendly meerkats, raccoons and lambs at this interactive farm park near Preston, complete with restaurant facilities and picnic-friendly grounds.

⭐ 4.5 4.5 mi away

Farm Parks

Mrs Dowsons Farm Park

Meet friendly farm animals and enjoy hands-on activities at this welcoming park near Hawkshaw Fold, complete with dining options, full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs, plus baby facilities.

⭐ 4.6 5 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Clip n Climb Preston

Scale colourful walls and tackle exciting climbing challenges at this family-friendly indoor adventure centre, complete with onsite parking, dining facilities and full accessibility features.

⭐ 4.5 5.2 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Samlesbury Hall

Step back seven centuries at this medieval manor house where historic rooms await discovery, then let children loose on outdoor farm animals and play areas perfect for active families.

⭐ 4.5 5.6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Brockholes Nature Reserve

Adventure awaits at this Preston nature reserve just off the M6, where families can enjoy scenic trails, exciting zip wire rides and outdoor play areas, plus an onsite restaurant and picnic spots.

⭐ 4.9 6.5 mi away

Sport & Fitness

Inch Perfect Trials

Challenge your balance and bike-handling skills at this trials riding venue where precision matters. Pushchair-accessible throughout, though the terrain isn't suitable for wheelchair users.

⭐ 4.7 6.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Lancashire Infantry Museum

Discover military heritage through engaging displays and hands-on activities perfect for all ages at this fascinating regimental collection housed within Preston's historic barracks.

⭐ 3.6 6.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Phantom Winger

Let energetic kids burn off steam at this lively indoor play centre on Garstang Road, complete with climbing frames, slides and soft play zones. Parents can relax with refreshments while little ones explore.

⭐ 4.6 6.9 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Whalley Spy Mission Treasure Trail

Put your family's detective skills to the test on this interactive walking trail through Whalley, solving clues and puzzles as you go to complete your secret mission.

⭐ 4.5 7.2 mi away

Garden Centres & Home

Barton Grange Garden Centre

This fully accessible garden centre welcomes families with wheelchairs and pushchairs, offering onsite dining facilities alongside plants and home inspiration for all ages.

⭐ 3.9 7.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Lil Monsters Childrens Indoor Playhouse

Young adventurers can zoom around on go-karts and explore engaging sensory spaces at this Preston playhouse, complete with onsite dining and full accessibility for all families.

⭐ 4.3 7.3 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Wacky World Inflatable Park Preston

Jump, slide and tackle exciting inflatable obstacles at this action-packed indoor activity centre on Campbell Street, complete with onsite parking, dining facilities and full accessibility features.

⭐ 4.7 7.3 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Ninja Adventure

Test your agility on thrilling aerial challenges and virtual reality experiences at this action-packed Preston venue, complete with onsite dining and facilities for active families.

⭐ 4.8 7.4 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Go Ape Blackburn

Experience an exhilarating aerial adventure through the woodland canopy at Witton Country Park, featuring challenging rope courses and thrilling zip lines high among the trees.

⭐ 4.4 7.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Clitheroe Castle Museum

Step into 350 million years at this Lancashire landmark where families can discover fascinating local history and heritage displays. Fully accessible with baby facilities and refreshments available on-site.

🎟️Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Energi Trampoline Park Preston ⭐ 5.0 7.6 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Energi Trampoline Park Preston

Jump into action at this indoor adventure venue featuring over 130 interconnected trampolines, plus a climbing wall and giant zorb balls. On-site parking and dining make it easy for families.

⭐ 4.4 7.6 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Clitheroe Mystery Treasure Trail

Solve clues and crack codes as you explore Clitheroe on this interactive treasure hunt adventure perfect for families seeking an engaging outdoor activity together.

⭐ 4.6 7.7 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Hoghton Tower

Step back in time at this historic Preston manor house where young adventurers can roam sprawling grounds and discover tales of times past, with refreshments available at the onsite restaurant.

⭐ 4.2 7.7 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Timed Trap

Beat the clock with your family in one of three thrilling escape room challenges at this Preston venue, where quick thinking and teamwork are essential to break free before time runs out.

⭐ 4.0 7.7 mi away

Bowling Alleys

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This action-packed Preston leisure centre combines ten pin bowling with laser tag, crazy golf and karaoke under one roof, offering fully accessible indoor entertainment for all ages.

⭐ 4.5 7.8 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Preston

Strike up family fun at this accessible Preston bowling venue offering fully wheelchair-friendly facilities, baby changing areas, and dedicated breastfeeding rooms for parents with little ones.

⭐ 4.1 7.8 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Blackburn

Catch the latest blockbusters at this 10-screen cinema in Peel Leisure Park, complete with onsite parking, snacks and wheelchair access for a comfortable family movie experience.

⭐ 4.2 7.8 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Blackburn

Strike up some family excitement at this lively bowling venue where neon lights and pumping music create an energetic atmosphere alongside classic ten-pin lanes and onsite dining options.

⭐ 4.5 7.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library

Discover fascinating exhibitions and interactive displays at this impressive Market Square venue where culture meets creativity, plus enjoy family-friendly activities, an onsite restaurant and excellent facilities for all ages.

⭐ 4.3 7.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Rascals Party and Play Centre

This Preston play venue features dual indoor zones with go-karts, slides and football for under-12s, plus an onsite restaurant and accessible facilities with free parking at Capitol Trade Park.

⭐ 5.0 7.8 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Onyx Climbing Wall

Scale new heights at this fully accessible climbing facility that welcomes families with pushchairs and babies, featuring wheelchair-friendly areas and baby changing facilities for a comfortable visit.

⭐ 4.4 7.9 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Battlestorm Clitheroe

Experience high-energy laser combat action in Clitheroe's fully accessible gaming venue, complete with onsite dining, parking and facilities perfect for family groups of all ages and abilities.

⭐ 4.0 7.9 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

Belong Preston

Step into this modern gaming venue at St Georges Shopping Centre where families can enjoy the latest video games and esports in a social café atmosphere, complete with onsite dining and wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.4 7.9 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Escape Reality Preston

Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles together in these captivating themed rooms. Perfect for older children and adults seeking adventure, with onsite parking and snacks available.

⭐ 4.0 7.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Funtazia Soft Play

Children can climb, bounce and explore through exciting play zones featuring interactive games, quad bikes and inflatables at this lively Blackburn venue with an onsite café and full facilities.

⭐ 4.5 8 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Preston

Catch the latest blockbusters across seven big screens at this Preston cinema, complete with snacks and accessible facilities for a comfortable family movie experience.

⭐ 4.2 8 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Planet Ice Blackburn

Glide across the rink at this Waterside ice skating venue offering sessions for all ages, from parent-and-toddler mornings to lively disco skates, plus onsite dining and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.6 8 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Preston Spy Mission Treasure Trail

Explore Preston's streets on this self-led detective adventure where families solve puzzles and hunt for hidden clues along Winckley Street. Pushchair and dog-friendly with flexible pacing for all ages.

⭐ 4.8 8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Blackburn Dart Zone

Experience action-packed foam dart battles for all ages at this thrilling indoor arena where families can engage in exciting Nerf-style combat games together, with snacks and parking available onsite.

⭐ 4.2 8.1 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Wally's Roller Disco

Experience retro rollerskating thrills at this classic disco venue in Preston's St Walburge's Gardens, complete with refreshments, family facilities and full accessibility for all visitors.

⭐ 4.8 8.1 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Fired 4 U

Get creative as a family at this welcoming pottery painting venue where little ones and adults can decorate ceramics together. Pushchair-friendly throughout with baby changing facilities available.

⭐ 4.5 8.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Leaping Lizards Play Centre

This accessible soft play venue welcomes families with convenient onsite parking and full facilities including baby changing areas. While you can't bring your own picnic, the wheelchair-friendly centre ensures comfort for all visitors.

⭐ 4.2 8.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Mini's Party and Play Centre

Young adventurers can climb, bounce and explore this action-packed soft play venue featuring ball pits, climbing frames and a separate zone for littler ones, plus an onsite café serving family meals.

⭐ 4.7 8.4 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Avenham and Miller Park

Two connected green spaces offering scenic walking paths and outdoor leisure, with convenient parking but limited facilities—note that accessibility is restricted and picnics aren't permitted.

⭐ 4.6 8.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Withy Grove Park

This extensive playground on Brindle Road offers fantastic free play equipment suitable for youngsters of every age, with parking, toilets and picnic areas making it ideal for family days out.

⭐ 4.0 8.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Preston

This 10-screen multiplex cinema in Riversway shows current blockbusters and classic films, with wheelchair access, on-site parking, and snacks available to purchase during your visit.

⭐ 4.8 8.7 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Boulder UK

Scale exciting indoor climbing walls suitable for all abilities at this family-friendly venue with onsite dining, accessible facilities and baby changing rooms.

⭐ 4.7 8.8 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Preston

Experience high-speed thrills at this indoor karting venue in Bamber Bridge, perfect for families with children aged 8 and over seeking an action-packed racing adventure.

⭐ 4.8 9.2 mi away

Arts & Crafts Workshops

Crafty Diane Pottery Painting and Craft Workshops

Get creative as a family at this welcoming marina-based studio offering pottery painting and craft activities, complete with refreshments, baby facilities, and wheelchair access throughout.

⭐ 5.0 9.2 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Garstang Mystery Treasure Trail

Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure through Garstang's streets, solving clues and discovering local landmarks as you hunt for hidden treasure with your crew.

⭐ 4.7 9.2 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Splash at Riverside

This Lower Darwen leisure centre offers swimming facilities with onsite parking and a restaurant serving meals and snacks, though accessibility options are limited.

⭐ 4.6 9.3 mi away

Railways & Transport

Ribble Steam Railway

Take a nostalgic journey through Preston's docklands aboard heritage trains at this living museum, where little ones can explore vintage locomotives and discover the area's industrial past through interactive exhibits.

⭐ 4.7 9.4 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Poachers

Let your little ones burn off energy at this Bamber Bridge indoor play centre, complete with soft play equipment, onsite restaurant and family-friendly facilities including baby changing and parking.

9.9 mi away

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.