Things to Do in West Lancashire

⭐ 4.3 2.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Jungle Skelmersdale

This wheelchair-accessible indoor play venue features climbing frames and slides for energetic kids, plus an onsite restaurant, baby facilities, and convenient parking at Westgate.

⭐ 4.7 2.9 mi away

Farm Parks

Applecast

A welcoming children's farm at the Eco Centre with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities to ensure families with little ones can enjoy their visit comfortably.

⭐ 4.7 3.5 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

This expansive wetland sanctuary near Burscough lets families discover amazing birdlife, explore nature trails by foot or boat, and enjoy outdoor play areas, all with excellent pushchair and wheelchair access throughout.

⭐ 4.7 4.2 mi away

Farm Parks

Windmill Animal Farm

Get hands-on with farmyard life where little ones can bottle-feed lambs and meet friendly animals in a welcoming countryside setting. Family facilities include picnic areas, a restaurant and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.5 4.8 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Rufford Old Hall

Step back through five centuries of heritage at this magnificent Tudor manor house, where period rooms and landscaped gardens offer a captivating day out for all ages.

⭐ 4.5 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.

⭐ 4.5 5.1 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.

⭐ 4.5 5.2 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Fairy Glen Valley

Explore this enchanting wooded valley offering scenic walking trails through natural beauty, perfect for a peaceful picnic escape—though facilities are limited and paths aren't suitable for wheelchairs.

⭐ 4.6 5.7 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.

⭐ 4.3 6.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Pipsqueaks Play Cafe

Little ones can burn energy at this welcoming play venue with soft play equipment, plus an onsite café serving snacks and meals. Parking, accessible facilities and picnic-friendly spaces available.

⭐ 4.0 6.2 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.

⭐ 4.1 7.2 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.

⭐ 4.5 7.4 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.

⭐ 4.5 7.5 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 7.5 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.0 7.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Fuzzy Ed's Highfield Restaurant

Let little ones burn off energy in this fun-filled soft play centre, complete with an onsite restaurant, parking and baby changing facilities to make your family visit hassle-free.

⭐ 4.7 7.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Jigsaw's Adventure Play

Young adventurers can climb, slide and explore through vibrant activity zones at this Pemberton soft play centre, where families can refuel with onsite refreshments or their own picnic.

⭐ 3.7 7.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse Game Bird

Let little ones burn off energy at this Eccleston soft play centre featuring climbing frames, slides and activity zones, plus an onsite restaurant and family-friendly facilities including accessible toilets.

⭐ 4.3 7.7 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.8 7.7 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Battlefield LIVE Pennine

Experience thrilling outdoor laser combat at this action-packed venue within Camelot Theme Park, featuring tactical missions and battles for families seeking an adrenaline-fuelled day out in Lancashire.

⭐ 4.4 7.7 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.5 7.8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hesketh Park

This Southport green space offers family fun with children's playgrounds, golf facilities, scenic walking paths and tranquil lakes. On-site parking and a restaurant make it convenient for visits.

⭐ 3.7 7.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

GameX Chorley

An exciting indoor gaming venue at Park Hall Hotel and Spa featuring baby changing and breastfeeding facilities, though limited accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs in some zones.

⭐ 4.7 7.9 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 8.2 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Ninja Warrior UK Wigan

Tackle thrilling indoor obstacle courses inspired by the hit TV show at this action-packed Wigan venue, offering challenging fun for the whole family with onsite dining and accessible facilities.

⭐ 4.6 8.2 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.3 8.2 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.

⭐ 4.3 8.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Red Robin

Let energetic youngsters burn off steam at this indoor play centre featuring climbing frames, slides and activity zones, plus an onsite restaurant serving family meals and snacks.

⭐ 4.1 8.3 mi away

Water Parks & Splash Pools

Dunes Splash World

Experience year-round aquatic fun at this heated indoor water park on Southport's Esplanade, featuring thrilling flumes and lazy river rides in a balmy 84-degree tropical setting.

⭐ 4.3 8.3 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Empire Cinema Wigan

Catch the newest movie releases at this modern cinema in Robin Park, featuring wheelchair access, onsite parking and a snack bar for treats during the show.

⭐ 4.3 8.4 mi away

Railways & Transport

Lakeside Miniature Railway

Climb aboard scaled-down locomotives at this charming Esplanade railway offering delightful rides for young children, with picnic spots and light refreshments nearby.

⭐ 4.5 8.4 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.

⭐ 4.1 8.4 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Adventure Coast Southport

Beachfront theme park offering fun for all ages with wheelchair and pushchair-friendly access throughout, plus baby changing facilities along Southport's scenic sandy shoreline.

⭐ 4.6 8.5 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.2 8.5 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Southport

Strike up family fun at this modern bowling venue on Southport's seafront, featuring lanes for all ages plus an onsite restaurant, accessible facilities and convenient parking.

⭐ 4.3 8.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Southport

This modern eight-screen cinema on Ocean Plaza offers the latest family films with dedicated child-friendly showings, plus wheelchair access, onsite parking and cinema snacks.

⭐ 4.6 8.7 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.7 8.8 mi away

Railways & Transport

The West Lancashire Light Railway

Step aboard historic Victorian-era steam engines at this charming heritage railway in Hesketh Bank, perfect for a nostalgic family day out with picnic facilities and onsite parking available.

⭐ 4.3 8.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Playmates Childrens Play Centre

Young children can burn off energy at this indoor soft play venue in Coppull, with convenient on-site parking though families should note the limited facilities available.

⭐ 5.0 8.9 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 9.1 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.7 9.1 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Wigan Roller Rink

Strap on your skates for retro disco-lit rolling fun at this family-friendly venue featuring regular sessions, rink games, onsite refreshments and facilities including parking and baby changing.

⭐ 4.4 9.1 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Velocity Trampoline Park Wigan

Bounce into action at this energetic indoor play centre featuring obstacle courses, foam pits and springy runways perfect for burning off energy whatever the weather.

⭐ 4.2 9.1 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Wigan

Strike up family fun at this Wallgate bowling venue featuring tenpin lanes, laser quest action and classic arcade entertainment, plus an onsite restaurant to refuel between games.

⭐ 4.6 9.1 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 9.2 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.

⭐ 3.9 9.2 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wheatlea Park Brewers Fayre

Enjoy family dining while little ones burn off energy in the Dennis The Menace-themed indoor play zone, complete with restaurant service, baby facilities and wheelchair access throughout.

⭐ 4.4 9.3 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.

⭐ 4.9 9.4 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 9.4 mi away

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.

⭐ 2.7 9.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Jungle Darts

Experience the thrill of competitive dart games with a tropical twist at this Wigan activity centre, perfect for families seeking active indoor entertainment.

⭐ 4.2 9.5 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.8 9.6 mi away

Arts & Crafts Workshops

Go Create

Get creative with hands-on arts and crafts activities at this family-friendly studio where you can bring a picnic, enjoy accessible facilities, and let imaginations run wild in a welcoming space for all ages.

⭐ 4.5 9.6 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.2 9.6 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.7 9.9 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.9 mi away

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.