the park is closed throughout January. it opens at weekends in February, then all week at half-term…read moreand weekends through until Easter when the times shown above come into force. Huge Indoor Play -frame with separate toddlers area. Hands on petting Being an animal keeper for the day costs extra Adults/Kids pedal Karts Trampolines (weather permitting) Farm Trail Coin operated driving school. Meet Dilly the Duck Enjoy a pint at Dilly's Bar. Home cooked food at Daffy's Diner Barrel train ride the website is very good, and worth checking for clear directions on how to get there. http://www.duckysparkfarm.co.uk . they have a club which allows cheap entry (£1) on a regular basis. otherwise Adults are £5.50 and children £4.50.

great place to visit if you have children and are close by…read more they have a good selection of farms animals which you can feed, you can by animal feed when you enter, its less an £1 a bag. they also have an indoor play area with seperate todler section, a cafe offering a variety of foods and a gift shop. the also have coin operated bikes/cars, pedal go karts, horse/pony rides. they also had an old tractor which my lad loved sitting on and an old double decker bus for you to picnic in on a wet day, although most children we more interested in pretending to drive it. entry is Adults £4.75 Children £3.75 or a Family ticket ( 2 adults 2 kids) is £15.00. under 1's are free. u can also book a birthday party at duckys

One of my favourite uk theme parks. Has amazing rides, especially icon which is super smooth. A lot…read moreof the rides are old and could do with a spruce up but it's part of its charm. Wallace and gromit is incredible and reminds me of a Disney-esque dark ride Nickelodeon land is great for kids too.

When ever I visit this theme park I never go on the major rides because they are always at the back…read moreof the park. Don't go in the first rides you see near the entrance. Overall I've mad nice memories overall I'm giving Blackpool pleasure beach 5 stars.

Lovely little trail. As we were staying at the Falls Caravan park, we were already at the top of…read morethe trail and had a lovley meander down into Ingleton. A little more challenging on the way back with some steep climbs, but take it easy at your own pace and the sense of achievement at the end is worth the effort.

This would be one of the main reasons to visit this quaint little town in the heart of North…read moreYorkshire. The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is an utter delight, and quite the walk, but well worth the visitors fee - which I believe was something like £5-8. The folks at the gate weren't massively welcoming, but you literally pay your fee, park up and get on foot so it's not too bad. (And of course, we can assume the fee goes toward the upkeep of this place of natural beauty.) A word of warning -the car park is laid out in the most bizarre way, with tiny tiny spaces, and it seems a popular spot for caravans so I'd advise getting there early to ensure a space. Or give in to a good fifteen minutes of adjusting the frustrating labyrinth it can become. Anyway. The walk itself is several miles long, and can take up to four hours depending on your speed, but you'd be hard pressed for a more beauteous journey. With gorgeous copper water flowing the whole route around, due to the peet, the walk is lush with greenery. You'll be clambering up steep rock steps, ascending the hills, traversing across the mountainous dales, and view five incredible waterfalls along the way. There's even a cafe at about a third of the way along, for a coffee stop, and if you're spritely like me you can make it in two and a half hours-even stopping to photograph everything. Essentially, it's what I love about this country the most. England's pastures green, and all that. My favourite spot is the little Oak copse about half way home. Being autumn when I was there, it was exquisite and resplendent in orange hue, and so peaceful with the water roaring in the background, the birds, and the air. You'll feel right, when you're here, and without a care in the world. Outstanding.

Excellent play area for young children. Large airy play place. Lots to keep the kids occupied Good…read morefor a wide age range from toddlers to older kids. I took an 11 year old who loved it. Very friendly staff. Good birthday party package. Food good and reasonably priced.

Very expensive, cost 2.50 parking on top of 3.00 child, very cold inside, sat with my coat scarf…read moreand gloves and still cold, wish I'd gone elsewhere, would have been cheaper and warmer

At the recommendation of our taxi driver, we stopped for a visit at the Lakes Aquarium while on a…read morecruise on Lake Windermere. Being from Miami, Florida, I was a bit skeptical about what they could have in the the aquarium that I may not have seen in others in other cities. From the outside, it did not look like much, but hey, being on holiday, why not give it a try? Once we entered and began to see all the little exhibits, we were surprised to see the variety of exhibits inside. There was a variety of freshwater and saltwater aquatic life as well as other creatures of interest. Unlike larger aquariums where you may need to do a giraffe neck stretch or lift your children in an over the head lift so they can catch a precious glimpse of an animal, the Lakes Aquarium affords one the opportunity to see things up close and personal which for both the young and the young at heart makes for an enjoyable visit. The exhibits are grouped by local, around the world, mammals, reptiles and amphibians offering a wide range of displays to see. One of the more popular exhibits was the otters which also had an animal talk. I would suggest that if you wish to get in on it, that you arrive early so you can both see and hear as the sound system is quite lacking. Among my personal favorites were the otters, the display of leaf cutter ants which can carry up to 20 times their weight in leaves. At first glance, several people looked and started to walk away, but when they saw how much the ants were hauling, couldn't help but stop and watch them for several minutes. Though not overly huge, the Lakes Aquarium is large and has something for everyone and makes a great introduction to aquatic life for people of all ages. It is worthy of a visit, especially if you are taking a lake tour. There are boats that run frequently from the pier. If there is a wait for the boat, you can stop at the snack bar and grab a bite before boarding.

Small aquarium doesn't take long to go around it. However it's very cute and has some good exhibitsread more

Barrow Park has just been name the best park in the North West, and its not surprising. The park…read moreincludes a small lake which is home to many ducks, geese and swans. There are also rowing boats and pedal boats for hire. There is a newly built concrete skate park which is well used all day. And a children's play area with a rip slide, swings, large rope climbing frame, and a climbing frame/slide combo. Next to the childrens play area is a 9 hole putting green and a small cafe selling drinks, snacks and ice cream. For adults there is a bowling green and a greenhouse full of seasonal flowers. The park is also home to the town cenotaph and from the top of the hill with the cenotaph is a good view across the town. The grass is always trimmed, and the flower beds well planted, making the walk around the park very enjoyable. The park also hosts the fair after the yearly carnival, and the family fun day which is sponsored by the Evening Mail.

Barrow Park has a lot to offer and is one of the nicest parks to spend a sunny afternoon. For the…read morechildren they have plenty of swings and roundabouts as well as climbing frames and playground activity centres. There is also rowing boats for hire to row around the park lake but it really is hit or miss to whether it is open. The park also boasts a couple of bowling greens and there is also a 9 hole putting course. Within the park there is also a sports centre including swimming pool and a couple of artificial football pitches that can be booked if you fancy a five-a-side. All in all a great park with plenty to see and do.

One of the best Horse Trekking spots in the Lake District. Prices very reasonable and they cater…read morefor all ages and abilities. Absolutely perfect.

Holker Hall is such an enjoyable home to visit with less of these people barriers that most of…read morethese type of homes have so you really get the feeling of being a part of the house rather than just someone who has paid some money to look in form a distance. There are also lovely large gardens for a walk with little surprises appearing from time to time. The guides are all so friendly and helpful and to get the most from the trip find a question to ask in every room - even if it is simply so what is particularly special about this room - it is then that you hear all the little funny interesting stories of the house.