Set in a converted Victorian church with a beautiful garden, you've got to check out Glo Family! This unique centre in Cheadle has a café, sensory room, toddler play area, exercise studio and consulting rooms all under one roof. Classes on offer include Pyjama Drama, Twirling Ballerinas and R...

A group of us took a trip to Windmill Animal Farm near Burscough during the spring half-term. Driving in convoy, we found it fairly easily, located very near Martin Mere Wetlands. It is a great place to take six giddy children.   The outdoor play area is enormous, with a huge wooden climbing ...

Tucked away in the Northern Quarter of Manchester city centre is the Police Museum. Voluntary run, it's only open on Tuesdays. For toddlers I don't think it is worth a special trip, but if you're in the area and have an hour this is a lovely museum and it's free. In the Transport Gal...