Good for families

The Trafford Centre

Trafford Park Shopping Centre

The Trafford Centre is a palace-like, ever-expanding shopping and leisure destination, just inside the M60. It's the reason why traffic...

Z-arts

Hulme Arts Venues

Z-arts is the UK's only arts centre and theatre especially designed for children and families. Sitting at the heart of...

Withington Baths and Leisure Centre

Withington Swimming

Fancy a dip in an Edwardian era swimming pool complete with stained glass windows, poolside changing cubicles and ornate tiling?...

Morecambe Beach

Morecambe Beaches

Morecambe is one of those places where the seaside glamour is very much faded but a day at the beach...

St Anne’s Beach

Lytham St Anne's Beaches

St Anne’s Beach may be just down the Fylde coast from Blackpool but it's worlds apart in terms of atmosphere....

New Brighton Beach

Wirral Beaches

New Brighton Beach used to have a bit of a grotty reputation but with sandy shores, shallow water for paddling,...

West Kirby Beach

West Kirby Beaches

West Kirby Beach is a relatively small sandy beach that’s perfect for families. It’s clean and compact with soft sand...

Thurstaston Beach

Wirral Beaches

A trip to Thurstaston Beach is more like a day in the countryside than at the seaside. Part of the...

Llandudno West Shore Beach

Llandudno Beaches

It’s a shame that many tourists who visit Llandudno never make it to West Shore Beach. It doesn't have the...

Prestatyn Central Beach

Prestatyn Beaches

Prestatyn Central Beach is a great spot to take the children. There are a few amusements but it’s nothing like...

Ingleton Swimming Pool

Ingleton Swimming

Ingleton Swimming Pool is a good option for a summer dip if you prioritise comfort over invigorating wild swimming sessions....

Nantwich Brine Pool

Nantwich Swimming

Nantwich Brine Pool is the ideal summer cool-down option if you want a cheap dip but aren’t up for wild...