Good for families

Christmas by the Sea
BlackpoolChristmas by the Sea is Blackpool’s annual festive extravaganza, just in front of Blackpool Tower. The tower gets a literal...

Tinsel Town
Trafford ParkTinsel Town forms part of the Trafford Centre’s Christmas offering with a festive fairground lighting up the winter nights. There's...

On Ice
St John'sOn Ice is a rather tasteful undercover ice rink with wreaths and twinkling lights. What sets it apart from others...

Planet Ice
AltrinchamPlanet Ice is not just for Christmas. Enjoy year-round indoor skating sessions for a reasonable price.

Skate Manchester
Manchester City CentreSkate Manchester in Cathedral Gardens will have you skating around the Christmas tree. As it’s partly covered, you can enjoy...

Porta Didsbury
West DidsburyPorta Didsbury is the fourth instalment in Ben and Joe Wright’s North West micro-empire of tapas bars. The new restaurant...

Another Place, The Lake
UllswaterAnother Place, The Lake is a Lake District spa hotel that makes full use of its picture-perfect location on the...

Indian Tiffin Room Liverpool
RopewalksIndian Tiffin Room, the successful North West independent, has brought its authentic street food flavours to Liverpool.

ODEON Manchester Trafford Centre
Trafford ParkODEON Manchester Trafford Centre is the shopping mall’s only multiplex with 20 screens including a massive IMAX screen. It’s enormous...

Archie’s Atomic
Trafford ParkArchie’s Atomic is a neon pink roller rink from the local burger and shake supremos. With a giant glitterball and...

Dino Falls Adventure Golf
Trafford ParkDino Falls Adventure Golf is the only landmark kids care about in Manchester. You can’t miss the volcano and huge...

Walton Hall & Gardens
WarringtonHead to Walton Hall & Gardens for landscaped grounds, woodland walks, a grand house, and a whole host of fun...