Prendoolys Indoor Play Centre

We turned up at Prendoolys adventure play in St. Helens on a rather rotten wet day in March looking for a fun diversion from the dreary weather for the kids …we couldn’t have done better! A warm welcome greeted us on arrival and o... Read Review
Ordsall Hall

On a winters day we headed off to Ordsall Hall in Salford. Based in the heart of modern Salford Quays, with Media City and The Lowry only a stones throw away, the black and white tudor mansion definitely catches your eye. We entended to kill an hour at most. The reality was we... Read Review
Spellbound Forest, Delamere Forest

On the 19th & 20th May, 2012, at Delamere Forest in Cheshire, Wild Rumpus & the Forestry Commission invite you and your family to step into The Spellbound Forest. Twisting paths through the forest tell the twisting tales of ... Read Review

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Fantastic restoration of this beautiful Tudor Manor House. Family activity days the first Sunday of every month. 1-4pm. H...
Jo. Recommended Ordsall Hall:

Fantastic restoration of this beautiful Tudor Manor House. Family activity days the first Sunday of every month. 1-4pm. H...
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Cobble Hey Farm

After hearing a recommendation on the radio we headed North to Cobble Hey Farm in the Trough of Bowland. This small non-commercialized farm is set high up in stunning countryside. We were fortunate to visit on a crystal clear sunny day and so could enjoy views of big blue skies meeting the sparkling waters off the North West coast interrupted only by fields and trees. Binoculars were available to rent and so the boys could enjoy spotting ships out at sea too.

On ...
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Brookside Miniature Railway

We always have a fun time here - in fact it's always a struggle to drag the kids (and their dad) away from it at the end of the day! Brookside, located at a garden centre, has five locomotives - three steam engines and two diesel.

The trains are located at their very own station, Brookside Central, which is a replica West Country station with authentic buildings, sidings, turntable and original signage on the miniature platform. Inside the waiting room (which doubles as...
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Lyme Park

Lyme Park is a stunning mansion house that closely resembles an extravagant Italianate palace surrounded by gardens, moorland and ancient deer park. It was used as the setting for the 1995 TV version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth.

If you go hoping to see Mr Darcy appearing from the lake, prepare to be disappointed, but if you are looking for somewhere to take the children where they can run around in beautiful surroundings then Lyme Park fits...
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Colour You Happy, Gatley

Take a look at this lovely creative art workshop for under 5's, run by artists and qualified teachers, Faye and Caroline. This is a great opportunity to get your little ones nice and messy! See full review or go to colouryouhappy.co.uk

Entrance Exam Workshop

An excellent opportunity to brush up on your childs entrance exam technique - Choice Home Tutoring are running a daily workshop in Bramhall and Didsbury over the half term. Courses will cover all aspects of the exams including a test interview! Click here to see full details and quote Babies & Kids in the City to receive a discount.