Our guide to the best days out in North West

World-class music. Super sport. Best soaps on the telly. Pack more into the North West and you’d push it into the Irish Sea.

Knox Wood Wildlife Centre

Discover wildlife up close at Knox Wood Wildlife Centre, a charming nature reserve nestled on Thornby Moor in Cumbria — perfect for little explorers... Keep reading

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

A wetland wildlife centre where nature soothes, wildlife thrives, and calm waters meet open skies. Visitors can experience front row seats to thousands of... Keep reading

Frequent Flyers Falconry & Wildlife Centre

Get up close with majestic birds of prey and fascinating wildlife at this hands-on falconry and wildlife centre in Cheshire. Perfect for families who... Keep reading

Walton Hall Zoo

A charming family-owned zoo set in the beautiful grounds of a Victorian hall in Warrington, home to hundreds of animals from around the world.... Keep reading

Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport

A family-friendly aquarium featuring over 75 displays of tropical and indigenous fish species, including sharks, rays, turtles, eels, and octopuses. The attraction includes free... Keep reading

Knowsley Safari Park

Get up close to lions, elephants, rhinos and more on a thrilling drive-through safari experience just outside Liverpool. Knowsley Safari Park is a wild... Keep reading

Blue Planet Aquarium

Dive into one of the UK's largest aquariums, where sharks, rays and thousands of tropical fish await. A brilliant underwater adventure for the whole... Keep reading

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis

A brilliant family day out in South Cumbria, Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is home to a fascinating mix of exotic animals and interactive exhibits that... Keep reading

Gauntlet Birds of Prey

Get up close to magnificent owls, hawks, falcons and eagles at Gauntlet Birds of Prey — one of the UK's most thrilling raptor experiences... Keep reading

Knowsley Safari Experience

A safari park featuring a drive-through safari and foot safari experience. Visitors can encounter a wide variety of animals including tigers, lions, rhinos, baboons,... Keep reading

Lake District Coast Aquarium

Discover the wonders of the sea and freshwater world at Lake District Coast Aquarium, a brilliant family-friendly attraction on the Cumbrian coast packed with... Keep reading

Lancaster Park and Animal Farm

Meet friendly farm animals and explore wide open green spaces at Lancaster Park and Animal Farm in Oldham — a brilliant hands-on day out... Keep reading

The Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse Blackpool

Looking for a new way to tire the kids out in Blackpool? The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse is a mix between an adventure playground... Keep reading

Selfie Town Blackpool

Selfie Town (at Viva Vegas Diner & Bar on the Promenade) has everything you need to make your selfies pop. There are 10 interactive... Keep reading

Strawberry Field Liverpool

If you’re a Fab Four fan, it doesn’t get much better than walking in John Lennon’s childhood footsteps in this former Salvation Army girls'... Keep reading

The Beatles Story

Beatles fans are spoilt for choice when it comes to experiences dedicated to the Fab Four in Liverpool but, we’re calling it, this one’s... Keep reading

Liverpool Beatles Museum

183 million records sold worldwide. Music translated into 50 languages. ‘Across the Universe’ beamed into space by NASA. All said, The Beatles were quite... Keep reading

The Manchester City Stadium Tour

As football stadium tours go, this one’s pretty special. The Manchester City lot don’t mess around when it comes to the latest technology (holographic... Keep reading

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Fancy proper good fish and chips on the beach with a side of adrenaline? Look no further than Blackpool Pleasure Beach. With more rollercoasters... Keep reading

SEA LIFE Manchester

With sharks, clownfish, turtles and rays, there are as many unusual characters at SEA LIFE Manchester as at a night out at the Hacienda... Keep reading

SEA LIFE Blackpool

Stuck for something to do in between beaches, rollercoasters, and nightclubs? SEA LIFE Blackpool lets you see what’s going on beneath the waves –... Keep reading

Madame Tussauds Blackpool

Nothing spices up your Instagram feed more than snaps with the stars. At Madame Tussauds Blackpool you’ll meet the biggest names from the Marvel... Keep reading

Days out in North West

Greater Manchester has some legendary footy teams (big up Altrincham and Stalybridge Celtic) and musos love local bands like The Beatles, The Stone Roses and The Smiths. Want a stag or hen do to remember (in a bit of a blur)? Lancashire’s Blackpool’s like Vegas with better fish and chips.

But what else can you get up to in the North West?

How about channeling your inner Tommy Shelby at Cheshire’s posh Arley Hall Peaky Blinders filming spot? Or hanging with the chimps at Chester Zoo? From Barrow-in-Furness to Bolton, this bit of England has cracking countryside, great history, and lush pubs.

For family breaks or boozy weekends, the North West will definitely float your boat.

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