On the plus side, you don’t have to worry about washing school uniforms for six weeks. On the minus, you’ve got a new full-time job as a children’s entertainer – on top of your normal responsibilities. Yes, it’s the summer holidays. But fear not – our guide to family days out in Liverpool is here to fill your days with adventure and laughter, rather than screen time and constant requests for snacks.
We’ve dug into what’s on for kids in Liverpool this summer at some of the city’s biggest attractions, and a few within day-trip distance too. Take your pick and a picnic – September will be here in no time.
Need more ideas? Check out Things to do with kids in Liverpool and Days out with Teenagers.
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Liverpool City CentreGravity MAX Liverpool
More detailsNeed a rainy day activity that’ll blow off some steam? Head to Gravity Max – they’ve got a ‘Summer of Fun’ deal which gives you an activity (AR bowling, street golf or e-carting) and a drink for £9.95.
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SpekeSpeke Hall
More detailsYoungsters not seen sunlight for days? Get them outside in the fresh air at Speke Hall’s Summer of Play. Play giant games, create wild art, try bunny yoga, compete at welly-flinging, and loads more. There’s something happening every day and it’s all included in the admission price.
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WaterfrontLiverpool Watersports Centre
More detailsHead to Queen’s Dock for an action-packed adventure at the Aqua Park. Race your mates around the inflatable obstacles, fling yourself into the water from the floating trampoline, and stage your own version of Total Wipeout. Tickets are £12.50.
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PrescotKnowsley Safari
More detailsOutdoorsy kids will love Camp Knowsley at Knowsley Safari. They can learn bushcraft skills like campfire cooking and shelter building, get creative by making land art, try their hand at tool-making, and pick up some wilderness first aid skills. And it’s all included in the admission price.
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WaterfrontMersey Ferries
More detailsTake the kids on the iconic Mersey Ferry this summer with their 50-minute River Cruise. Or how about combining it with a trip to the beach at New Brighton? An open-top bus takes you from the Seacombe Ferry Terminal to the seaside destination – and it’s free for ferry passengers.
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Liverpool City CentreWorld Museum
More detailsThere’s a Dino Takeover happening at The World Museum on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer holidays with workshops, curator discussions, museum trails and some very special prehistoric visitors. Roarsome.
