Windmill Animal Farm is fab for kids. I don't have kids but didn't have much trouble finding some -…read moremy friend desperately needed a day off. Problem solved. So off we go, it was a Saturday and gorgeous weather. So, we were hoping that it wouldn't be too busy given it was a Saturday and not raining. Well we weren't disappointed, although fairly busy, the farm staff were well organised and kept all us all in check. The kids and I started off on the steam train, with the idea that we would get a good idea of where everything was from the ride (well this is what I thought), the kids were more concerned with just going on a train. Half way around we stopped off at the Lake View and the kids played while I chilled out and absorbed the view. After that we got back on the train and finished the journey. The farm has some pedal tractors that kids use to go around the farm on. They looked great fun to me, but I had so much trouble convincing my friends kids that they should try them too. So after much convincing and no way forward, I gave up and instead they went off to the Children's Pet Area where they got to feed and play with the animals. A great day out and thoroughly enjoyed by us all.

I love this farm. A day trip today was no exception! My other half and I are both animal lovers and…read morewhile we didn't take kids with us, it's a perfect day out for kids. First off when you arrive parking is easy enough with plenty of space. Entry is £6 for adults (£7.50 for kids, and there's family ticket and concessions too). It's £1 for three bags of food (which is well worth it!) There's a small café as well as plenty of picnic benches near the entrance along with a kids playground. Just before the barn, quite often they have birds of prey in or creepy crawlies, both of which have been there on previous trips and you're allowed to get hands on. In the farm itself you can see pigs, donkeys, deer, llamas, alpacas, horse, cows, goats and all the sheep! New this year were also wallabies. They have lamb feeding at set times that you can get involved in too. They've also grown a maze made out of maize which is good fun. Finally there's a small train that you can jump on if your little ones are a bit tired!

Not a bad activity play centre for kids…read more It's situated quite close to the Reebok Stadium and is easily accessible from Junction 6 of the M61. As you might expect, it has all the usual play facilities for younger kids to burn off some energy -- slides, climbing frames and so on. However it doesn't have a climbing wall, which may disappoint some! It's not a bad place for children's parties, although the food wouldn't score too highly in the healthy eating stakes. These sorts of places do tend to be quite expensive, and I'm afraid On Safari is no exception. All in all, it's not a bad example of its type.

Agh my little lad loves it here. It's not cheap and cheerful but the staff are lovely and it's…read morequite a nice crowd of people and kids. The food menu could do with a bit of an upgrade although the cheesey chips are to die for. There is no wifi but means you need to chat. Coffee lovely too. I would go back as for the costs of entry etc it's very good value for money

This place is fairly new, the owners having converted a large warehouse into a kids' Play Centre…read more Its size certainly sets it apart from its rivals. It's light and airy and feels a pleasant enough place to be. As far as equipment is concerned, there are a few trampolines (another unique selling point) in addition to the usual slides and climbing-frames. The food provided at the parties our 5-year-old has been to has been quite good, although at £10 per head I suppose it should be! There's a small-ish car park outside but all in all this is a good place to come and let off some steam on a wet afternoon.

Brilliant play area my daughter absolutely loved it she enjoyed herself it's great for all ages the…read moreoutdoor area is amazing too looking forward to our next trip

Aerial Extreme is a unique, fun-packed experience on one of the most awesome High Wire Adventure…read morecourses, boasting over 60 exciting obstacles. The course consists of head on challenges, from speedy zip lines, mid air jumps and climbing walls. If you think you're the type of person who likes the sound of the above description, then look no further. There is actually no experience or skill required, just a sense of adventure. WIth their clip and go safety system in tact, its guaranteed to bring hours of action packed adventure. If you enjoy outdoors and extreme sports, this value for money course (located in Knowsley Safari Park) is a convenient recommendation, just 8 miles east of Liverpool. Be sure to check out their website which details opening times throughout the year, plus age and height restrictions.

Aerial Extreme is a version of GoApe where you stupidly attach yourself to trees and climb very…read morehigh. We went to this place for a friends birthday, i only managed the baby circuit as i was so scared and was no longer able to hold my own body weight on my arms. The other half however thought it was fantastic and almost skipped his way around amongst the tree tops. Expensive but a lot of fun even though you do pay for it the next day with sore arms and necks.

Me, my wife, and 3 kids were desperate for a day out of the house, so we decided to try our local…read moresafari park. It was a very fun trip with really easy parking, the on site cafes and restaurants were a treat for the senses, we were having a great day until my son fell into the lion enclosure and was eaten. All in all great day for the family only rated 3 stars because of the weak lion fences.

Brilliant zoo to take the kids an most adults Hears…read morethere's a small fare ground Also you can get snack here Brilliant day out . Doesn't cost much either

What can you say about Martin Mere. Besides the mad bird (of the wildlife variety) that actually…read morebarks at you and has teeth Free Willy would be proud of, this is one tranquil place. Have a gander at a pink flamingo, Asian otter, or the humungous African thingies with spiky hair. Apart from the bars on some enclosures, to keep Willy at bay no doubt, this is a great place for photos. I took a holiday from work one day and spent a good few hours meandering around the Mere, which is itself one large body of water engulfed in birds with spotters hiding in the wooden huts. It is a tenner or so to get into the mere, unless you have a £60 odd a year membership in which case its free. The staff are really friendly and happy to talk you around the park, with its many different directions and sections. The cafe does a mean coffee, a prerequisite if I'm to attend, and, considering, isn't badly priced at all.

Martin Mere's wildlife gardens are home to a hundred species of the world's duck, geese, swans,…read morecranes, flamingos and an otter and a beaver enclosure. The reserve hosts thousands of migratory birds each year and the duckling nursery is an award winning experience. With year round programmes of walks, talks, events and spectacular wildlife encounters, this is a wetland wildlife attraction for everyone. Whether you want to feed swans, see the work of beavers or climb across swan flyways, Martin Mere's offers a valuable day out to get close to nature. Their site is amazingly beautiful and diverse which makes it appealing for the young and old. This is relaxing British nature at its finest. There is always something new to display each season waiting to be explored. If you enjoy wildlife spotting, this is a fun and educational experience of doing so.

We have been going to Prendoolys on a almost weekly basis for quite some time now, and i can…read morehonestly say it is by far the cleanest and best soft play area we have ever visited. The staff are always very helpfull and make you feel very welcome and the food is delicious. The children always have a great time playing on all of the various equipment and my son says that the slides here are the best because they are the fastest. The way it is all designed also is a big plus to me because although the two eldest are always off in the main play frame i can still keep my eye on them from either the baby area or toddler area with my youngest child. I am thinking of holding my sons 7th birthday party here because although i havnt had one myself i have seen lots of parties taking place when we have visited and they just make such a fuss of all the children that the parents just love it. one small negative is that the car park is not big enough for the ammount of custom they seem to get however there is a large car park a couple of hundred yards away which is free and we always park on that.

Another great free park in Warrington…read more Forest Park is a lovely place for a wander, dog walking or a picnic. There are several hydes for bird watchers and a tower that looks out towards Trafford and Manchester. The little pond seems much smaller to me now that it did when I was younger but this is a lovely nature area and you can often see dragon flies and other insects and animals around the park. Theres a lot of peet around so some of the ground maybe a little springy. Theres a visitors centre with some information available and lovely clean modern toilets. There are also benches and picnic areas in the Park. Theres a good sized car park with plenty of shadey parts for you to park in. Its free and pretty so pay a visit!!!

This is a quaint little nature reserve just outside the centre of Warrington. If you dont drive you…read morecan get there by taking a bus from Warrington town centre to Hag Fold, the bus itself stops right outside the park gates which is very handy! If your unsure about the stop as the driver who will be more than happy to oblige. Birchwood Forest Park is part of a larger linear network of walks and cycleways which link together all over the Birchwood district of Warrington. You can get to Hag Fold, Birchwood Shopping Centre and Risley Moss to name but 3 locations. So its worth spending some time exploring! Be sure to call into the Rangers office as they have free maps of the area so you can follow them and see where all the paths go incase you get lost! Apart from offering information the Rangers office also have the all important public toilets which are also wheelchair accessable. The park itself has lots of pathways to explore, many of which have proper cover surfaces which again are perfect for those in wheelchairs or for those with pushchairs or prams. There is a large bird hide which you can climb up and see for miles! Theres some stunning views to be seen and of course lots of wildlife and birds too. You will need to take your own drinks and refreshments as there are no facilities here but there are plenty of picnic tables which is handy.