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Journey from a Tudor house to the childhood homes of Lennon & McCartney via coastal pinewoods and a photographic time capsule.
Family-friendly places in Liverpool and Lancashire
Plan your next family day out in Liverpool and Lancashire. From the beauty of the great outdoors and amazing histories to play areas, balance bikes and even a maze, there's something for the whole family to enjoy this winter, rain or shine.
Places to visit with all the family in winter
Discover natural landscapes, historic houses, play areas and outdoor adventures with all the family.
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Speke Hall
There's always adventure to be had at Speke Hall, whenever you visit. Have you ever played vegetable musical instruments? Solved a mind-boggling hedge maze? Zoomed along a zip wire? Made your own woodland den? Discover the fun activities your family can enjoy here.
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Rufford Old Hall
There’s so much for families to do – you can borrow a balance bike, explore the surrounding gardens and woodland, discover the dedicated area for nature play and set your imagination free inside the house.
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Gawthorpe Hall
From discovering the majestic woods where children can enjoy the natural play area and views across Pendle Hill, to exploring inside the Hall’s stunning historic rooms that show what life was like in the Victorian period for the Kay-Shuttleworth family who once resided there.
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Heysham Coast
Explore this hidden gem on the Lancashire coast, with magnificent cliff-top views and plenty of room for little legs to run free.
Things to do when it rains
When it rains you have two options: find somewhere indoors to explore or grab your waterproofs and get stuck in! Luckily we have loads of suggestions for both…
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Explore the house at Speke Hall
Step inside the Tudor house and follow 'The Servants' Secret Trail' or see if you can find the portrait of local legend, the Child of Hale who was said to have been over 9 feet tall! Make sure to bring your waterproofs and explore the fun Giant Child of Hale play trail in the woods if the weather clears up.
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Play pretend at Rufford Old Hall
The house at Rufford is filled with fascinating treasures and stories. Imaginations will run free when little ones spot the suits of armour in the Great Hall – and they can escape even further into their own story by dressing up like a Tudor lady or gentleman!
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Embrace the rain at Gawthorpe Hall
Don’t let the rain keep you at home – there’s plenty of activities that you can get up to no matter the weather at Gawthorpe Hall. Put on your wellies and splash in muddy puddles, or create a modern art masterpiece from squishy mud – you can find inspiration with ’50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities.
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See crashing waves at the Heysham Coast
Grab your waterproofs and enjoy a seaside stroll at the Heysham Coast. It has a history of saints, shipwrecks and graves, all against the backdrop of Morecambe Bay. Watch the tides changing and the stormy weather bringing in crashing waves.
Family adventures further afield
Discover more family days out in the North of England with plenty of places to play, explore, and create memories.
Family-friendly places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester
Plan a Christmas adventure in Cheshire and Greater Manchester, with play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains, there's something for the whole family this winter.
Family-friendly places in the Lake District
Plan your next family day out in the Lake District – seek out natural play areas, scramble over rocks and spot wildlife on your way.
Family-friendly places in Yorkshire
Plan an adventure in Yorkshire this winter, with play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rain. There's something for the whole family.
Family-friendly places in the North East
Enjoy great family days out in the North East this winter. From festive woodland walks to the best play areas and explorer trails through houses and castles. There's plenty to keep the whole family entertained come rain or shine.