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

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

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.

Very beautiful scenery, a good place to be closer to nature, many trees and lawns, there is also…read moresome architecture in this park, Went there about a month ago, worth visiting.

Great park for walking, two childrens playgrounds (one toddler/preschool age with half a ship &…read moreanother with obstacle course for older kids) If you're going to the cafe for a coffees and a scones, please note you collect food at counter they likely will not offer table service (although I did see a staffer take an elderly couples brunch order at the table so it might be just a communication issue)- so you have to take your scalding hot coffees and scones on a catering tray while navigating the tables/weekend crowds and wait for someone to open the front door if you're sitting outside - just something to be aware of when you have a bunch of running toddler/kids that keep bumping into you and no additional adult to assist - patrons helped out but just something to be aware of as I almost gave my toddler 2nd degree burns without foresight

Tarn Hows is a beautiful setting in the heart of the Lake District National Park. There is a small…read morelake and a lovely circular easy walk with wonderful views all around. Some of the walk is on higher ground and some is through woods but the path has been kept very flat to make it as easy a walk as is possible. Very much a young family walk or an older persons walk. It is a relatively flat walk and easy to do - many pushchairs have been there in the past. This is particularly nice with the Autumn tints or snow on the hills. The National Trust Car park gets very crowded at peak times so be early so as not to be disapointed. Parking charges apply for non National Trust members.

Tarn Hows is so lovely and its a really 'do-able' walk for people of all abilities. Really nice.read more

A park I've visited many, many times, ever since I was a kid. Now when we're up visiting family…read moreit's where I take the nephews as there's so much to do here (as long as it isn't raining - Wacky Warehouse further down the promenade is our go-to place for those days). In recent years it's had a major refurb with new facilities (which was long overdue). So alongside the historically well-maintained flowerbeds and woodland walks, there's a great crazy golf course (the old one was well past its best), swing boats, a play area for younger children, trampolines, merry-go-round, tennis and basketball courts, aqua play area, miniature train and a large 'natural' adventure playground. There's a cafe near the crazy golf which sells Lewis's Ice Cream which is fantastic. A lovely place for a stroll on a nice day, with lots of different activities for the nippers (just remember to bring a pocket-full of pound coins - they'll want a go on everything!).

Fantastic experience, loved it, I had so much fun! They have a bowling alley in the building as…read morewell. Great day out, will definitely be returning.

My brother and I took part in the week long Woodlander course in April 07, and it was one of the…read morebest things either of us have ever done! Arriving at the rendezvous point in Far Sawney was a doddle, taking the M6 up to Windermere and then the ferry across the lake. Staggeringly beautiful scenery - Having come up from London I couldn't believe we were still in the UK. Once parked, we slung our packs on the land rover roofs and bounced up a very rugged track to the privately owned land that we'd call home for a week. We could pitch our tents where we liked in the grounds, which gave a good sense of freedom. The week's activities were varied and relevant, covering all the fundementals of bushcraft, and were for the most part expertly delivered by Ben and his team round the campfire under a suspended parachute canoppy. Firemaking was the obvious highlight, but nature walks, tracking / trapping, water, shelter, cookery, knots and knives were covered in detail too - see their great website for all the details. All meals were provided, and surprisingly tasty, although we did skin cook and eat our own pheasant and trout (didn't catch them though). For the money it was great value - about 9 to 10 hours tuition a day, all meals and accomodation for £500. We left elated, with a new found appreciation for the outdoors and a sense of confidence in our recently acquired skills. As soon as I got home, I make another fire in front of the family with the bow drill - never fails to impress! We had considered the weekend course but this would have been pointless, given the travelling distance needed, and the fact we'd have have left with an unsatisfied thirst for more knowledge. The week long was ideal. The toilet was a trench dug in the ground, the cold shower was (a relatively luxurious) bushcraft bucket with holes in (I had one all week), and you brushed / washed using a bottle of cold water. Everyone stank by the end of it - tbh some stank when they got there! My advice would be to not take as many things as I did - you don't need walkie talkies, and 7 t-shirts, but do take a good torch with batteries, and sturdy waterproof boots. You need to be made of reasonably tough stuff to do this course - if you can't bear to be without your straighteners then give it a miss. The ray mears woodlore courses cost more and are booked up years in advance - I would heartily recommend Woodsmoke as a great alternative.