Days out in the North West
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Looking for unforgettable days out in North West England?Whether you're planning a family adventure, a romantic escape, or a solo excursion, this region offers over 300 attractions to suit every interest and budget. From the scenic beauty of Cumbria and the cultural buzz of Manchester to the historic charm of Chester and the coastal delights of Merseyside, you'll find something special in every corner. Dive in and discover your next great day out.
Use our North West days out guide to find a family day out, indoor activities, day trips for couples, fun things to do with the kids or a place to visit this weekend.
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Offers & tickets for things to do in the North West :-
- Adults & Couples Days Out - Save up to 50%
- Animal Days Out - Save up to 69%
- Family & Kids Things To Do - Save up to 60%
- Deluxe Chocolate Making for Two - Special Offer
- Afternoon Tea for Two - Save up to 40%
- Go Ape - Forest Segway, Tree Top Adventure and Tree Top Junior
- SEA LIFE Manchester - Ticket Offers
- Hot Air Balloon Flights - 7 locations available
Cheshire attractions :-
- Apple Jacks Adventure Park - Stretton, Warrington
- Beeston Castle and Woodland Park - Stretton, Warrington
- Blue Planet Aquarium - Ellesmere Port
- Catalyst Science Discovery Centre - Widnes
- Cheshire Farm Ice Cream - Chester
- Chester Zoo - Upton-by-Chester, Chester
- Cholmondeley Castle Gardens - Malpas
- Dewa Roman Experience - Chester
- Dunham Massey - Altrincham
- Gauntlet Birds of Prey - Knutsford
- Gullivers Theme Park (Warrington) - Warrington
- Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker - Nantwich
- Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate - Styal, Wilmslow
- Tatton Park - Knutsford
- Wild Things Soft Play Centre - Bramhall, Stockport
Cumbria days out :-
- Acorn Bank - Temple Sowerby, near Penrith
- Allan Bank and Grasmere - Ambleside
- Campfield Marsh - Bowness on Solway
- Go Ape Grizedale - Hawkshead
- Helena Thompson Museum - Workington
- Hill Top - Ambleside
- Honister Slate Mine - Borrowdale
- Lake District Wildlife Park - Keswick
- Lakeland Maze Farm Park - Kendal
- Muncaster Castle and Gardens - Ravenglass
- Kendal Museum - Kendal
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park - Dalton in Furness
- The Beacon - Whitehaven
- The Rum Story - Whitehaven
- Walby Farm Park - Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
Lancashire things to do :-
- Animal Quackers - Bacup
- Blackpool Zoo - Blackpool
- Bowland Wild Boar Park - Chipping, Preston
- Bury Transport Museum - Bury
- Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens - Garstang, Lancaster
- Dell Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms - Rochdale
- East Lancashire Railway - Bury
- Farmer Parrs Animal World - Fleetwood
- Gawthorpe Hall - Padiham, near Burnley
- Giddy Kids - Preston
- Lytham Windmill Museum - Lytham
- Rufford Old Hall - Rufford, near Ormskirk
- Story of Scouting Museum - Preston
- The Blackpool Tower - Blackpool
- Touchstones Rochdale - Rochdale
Manchester activities :-
- Aerial Extreme Manchester - Manchester
- Funtastic Play Centre - Radcliffe, Manchester
- Greater Manchester Police Museum - Manchester
- Laser Quest and The Rock - Manchester
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester - Manchester
- Manchester Cathedral - Manchester
- Museum of Transport Greater Manchester - Manchester
- Museum of Science and Industry - Manchester
- Paradise Island Adventure Golf - Manchester - Manchester
- SEA LIFE Manchester - Manchester
Merseyside places to visit :-
- Birkenhead Priory - Birkenhead, Wirral
- China Butterfly Pottery Painting Studio - Formby
- Croxteth Hall and Country Park - Liverpool
- Southport Model Railway Village - Southport
- Spaceworld Soft Play Liverpool - Prescot
- Speke Hall, Garden and Estate - Speke, Liverpool
- The Beatles Story - Liverpool
- The Hardmans' House - Liverpool
- Underwater Street - Liverpool
- Williamson Art Gallery and Museum - Birkenhead, Wirral
With so many incredible days out waiting across North West England, the hardest part is choosing where to begin. Whether you're drawn to nature, history, thrills, or quiet escapes, there's something here for everyone. Bookmark your favourites, plan your next adventure, and let the North West surprise you one unforgettable day trip at a time.