With such active little minds, it can be tricky to come up with new and exciting things to do with the kids. Read our list of family days out in and around Liverpool, perfect to keep the old and young occupied over the summer holidays.
Here Are 25 Things To Do With The Kids In Liverpool
- Wild Shore Liverpool – This fantastic Aqua Park is one of the city’s best family attractions, offering an inflatable water obstacle course in Dukes Dock, as well as free-fall slides, trampolines, rafts, and barriers, and much more.
- World Museum – Discover millions of years of the Earth’s history through thousands of exhibits and hands-on child-friendly activities. Add this fascinating venue to your list of things to do with the kids, since it is open every day from 10am-6pm and offers free admission for the whole family.
- Spring City – Liverpool’s first trampoline park features nearly 100 trampolines, basketball nets, dodge ball courts and a large café. The trampolines are suitable for anyone over four years old, making it one of our top Liverpool family days out.
- Knowsley Safari – Take a tour of the 550-acre Safari Drive to meet the more than 750 wild animals residing here. A destination busy enough to keep you entertained all day, as far as Liverpool family days out go this one is a must visit.
- Chirk Castle – Situated in North Wales’ Ceiriog Valley, at this historical spot the kids can play games, try on costumes and explore the castle. The castle garrison will even take the youngsters through a pike drill to defend the castle.
- The Ice Cream Farm – With over 50 different flavours on offer, this is one of the best things to do with the kids near Liverpool. The fun attraction is under an hour away from Liverpool, also equipped with a farm and multiple play areas.
- Imagine That – Found in Wavertree Technology Park, the kids’ play centre offers arts and crafts, science workshops and an Imagination Village including a construction zone, shopping area, an American diner, theatre, pet rescue centre and much more.
- The Crocky Trail – A must visit on your list of Liverpool family days out should be a trip to this adventurous and interactive mile-long trail. Take on gravity-defying slides, wheels of wonder, the spider trap and spinning disk amongst many other features. Open 10am-5pm every day.
- Go Ape Delamere – For more fun things to do with the kids outdoors, try this treetop adventure. Fly across zip wires, leap from the Tarzan swing and attempt the crossings. Why not try a Forest segway safari or zip trekking adventure?
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre – Make one of your next family days out a trip to this colourful venue. Kids aged three to ten will find many interactive activities such as the LEGO construction site, MINILAND, LEGO DUPLO farm and the LEGO Factory Tour.
- Bounce Below – Head here for a one-of-a-kind experience that involves bouncing underground in a 176-year-old disused cavern in North Wales, twice the size of St Paul’s Cathedral. Children aged seven to 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Apple Jacks – This adventure farm in Warrington offers a variety of things to do with the kids. These include quad karts, mini diggers, drop slides and a play area. A giant maze offers more fun and a central viewing platform.
- Brimstage Maze – This attraction in Wirrall features more than three miles of pathways packed full of clues to find and puzzles to solve. Made from more than a million maize plants, add this to your family days out ideas for the summer holidays.
- Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm – Enjoy hours of farmyard fun at this Shaun the sheep-themed attraction. Meet Shaun and his sidekick Blitzer the dog as you enjoy creative arts and crafts, interactive activities and games. Add this to your list of family days out since it will keep the kids entertained for hours.
- Southport Model Railway Village – This family-run miniature attraction is perfect for all ages to explore on a sunny day. Inspired by a typical Lancashire village, a 500m railway even winds through the 1:18 scale tiny town.
- Chester Zoo – As far as Liverpool family days out go, this attraction will keep you busy all day. Meet over 20,000 endangered animals at this huge attraction spanning over 125 acres. Stop for a bite to eat at the many cafes situated around the zoo and treat yourself in the mesmerizing gift shop.
- Championship Adventure Golf – When coming up with fun things to do with the kids, sometimes it’s better to be spontaneous. No booking is required, so simply turn up and play at this action-packed golf venue, featuring two family-friendly 18-hole courses.
- Canoe Safari Experience – For a safari with a difference, give this self-guided canoe safari a go. Enjoy a fun and interactive way of getting up close to wildlife and nature during this 1 hour tour. The minimum recommended age is five years old.
- Hover Force – Suitable for ages five and up, if you’re searching for family days out full of fun and adventure, Hover Force is ideal. Multiple thrilling activities are on offer including hovercrafts, mud buggies, segways, archery and quad bikes.
- Darkstar Ultimate Laser Arena – For laser tag fans, head to the ultimate laser arena in St Helens to play against up to 40 players. Cosmo’s Bar and Pizzeria will help you refuel with a range of tasty options, making this one of the city’s best family days out.
- Martin Mere Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – Explore three types of ‘wild’ wetland on a mile-long VIP walk. Be sure to head over to the Canoe Safari and Boat Tour area to sail along the Canadian canoe trail, or relax on a 30-minute expertly-guided boat tour.
- Windmill Animal Farm- Situated next door to Martin Mere, experience the everyday happenings of a working farm with plenty of fun things to do with the kids. The kids can meet farmyard animals, enjoy three play areas and explore a play barn. The kids can even explore the farm on pedal tractors.
- Southport Pleasureland – Family days out can often be expensive. This fairground of fun is great value for money, offering unlimited rides all day for a single admission price. Children under 90cm also go free on all rides ad attractions.
- Bubbles World Of Play – Head here for innovative indoor kids play areas for kids ages 0 – 11. With over 30 themed zones featuring countries all over the world, kids can enjoy learning about different occupations, lifestyles, cultures and animals.
- Blue Planet Aquarium – For fascinating things to do with the kids on rainy days, a trip to this aquarium is a must. More than 100 living displays are here to be marveled at, as well as Europe’s largest collection of sharks.