Parks & nature in Liverpool

Brooms Cross Fishery

Liverpool

Rod-and-line coarse fishing on Owl Tree Pond, plus carp fishing on the Upper and Lower Alt Lakes.

Accessible toiletParkingWheelchair accessible

Catchdale moss Farm

Saint Helens

Pumpkin picking in autumn and a proper Christmas barn later on, with wreath workshops and a tree kitchen and bar for the grown-ups.

CaféFood on sitePicnics allowed

Crosby Beach

Liverpool

A wide stretch of sand dotted with 100 cast-iron statues by Antony Gormley, free to wander any time.

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre

Liverpool · ages 0-16

Kayaking, paddleboarding and open water swimming on a lake, with youth adventure days in the school holidays.

Accessible toiletCaféLockersWheelchair accessible

Delamere Forest

Northwich

Forestry England forest with trails and Go Ape - free forest, paid parking.

ToiletsParkingPicnic areaCafé+1 more

Dunham Massey

Altrincham

Deer park and gardens near Altrincham - roam, picnic and a proper outdoor half-day.

ToiletsParkingCaféPicnic area+2 more

FireFit Youth and Community Hub

Liverpool

Football, basketball, dance and gaming under one roof, with a gym and a café that only opens a few mornings a week.

CaféIndoor play

Formby Beach Woods

Liverpool

Pinewoods behind the dunes where you go looking for red squirrels, snowdrops and autumn fungi, free to wander.

Parking

Holmeswood Flower Farm / Pumpkin Place Pick Your Own

Ormskirk

Pick your own pumpkins, sunflowers, sweetcorn and flowers straight from the field.

Dog friendlyIndoor playFood on site

Manley Mere - Sail Sports and Adventure Trail

Frodsham

A 1.5 mile obstacle trail with over 40 challenges, an Aqua Park and open water swimming sessions on site near Frodsham.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBirthday partiesBooking required+11 more

National Trust - Formby

Liverpool

Sand dunes, pinewoods and two beach trails to explore, with sand wheelchairs on loan and no fires allowed to keep the wildlife happy.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBlue badge parking+11 more

Ness Botanic Gardens

Ness

A wander through rock gardens, a conservatory and a mindful garden, with a Punch and Judy show and seasonal workshops thrown in.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféDog friendly+6 more

Newbridge Fishing Lakes

Liverpool · adults only (18+)

Day ticket coarse fishing for carp, tench, bream and chub, open 7am to 7pm, but under 18s aren't admitted without an adult.

CaféToilets

Southport Beach

Southport

Miles of open sand near Southport's Victorian seafront, with room to walk, paddle and build without another soul getting in the way.

Speke Hall

Liverpool

Tudor hall, gardens, woodland play and maze on the Mersey - grounds from about £6.50 kids.

ToiletsParkingPicnic areaCafé+5 more

Spud Wood

Lymm

A free woodland with a brook and canal to follow, plus a proper trail out to Lymm village and Dunham Massey.

Free parkingParkingPicnics allowedPublic transport nearby+1 more

Wirral Country Park

Wirral

Free to visit, a 12-mile trail along the Wirral Way, a beach at Thurstaston and a bird hide over the River Dee.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBike parkingBreastfeeding friendly+8 more