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Family days out in and around Manchester, each one written up honestly with the details parents actually need.

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Close-up of a dining table set with glasses, cutlery, and blue patterned crockery, with the tea rooms' interior and Alpine mural visible beyond.

Richmond Tea Rooms

Manchester

An Alice in Wonderland themed tea room serving afternoon tea, breakfast and cakes, with a children's menu on offer.

Accessible toiletAllergy awareBaby changeBottle warming+2 more

Wooden deck beside a calm blue lake with kayaks and paddleboards lined up, reed-lined banks and wind turbines visible in the distance.

from £5.50

Rock & River Outdoor Pursuits

Ormskirk · ages 5+

High ropes, kayaking and open water swimming on a lake near Ormskirk, with a mini course for the five to sevens.

CaféFood on site

Roller skating venue with visitors skating on a polished floor under vibrant magenta and pink lighting, with draped fabric ceiling and chandeliers.

Rollercity Rochdale

Rochdale · ages 5+

Roller skating sessions and skate discos for over-fives, with a Saturday and Sunday skate school if they've never strapped on a pair of wheels.

Café

Vibrant neon-lit indoor mini golf course with colourful graffiti-style wall art and fluorescent floor designs.

from £8

Roxy Ball Room Manchester Deansgate

Manchester

A strictly over-18s games bar with duck pin bowling, ice-free curling and shuffleboard.

Accessible toiletCard onlyFood on siteToilets+1 more

Five people playing table tennis indoors at night, holding red paddles and drinks.

from £15

Roxy Golf Manchester

Manchester

Crazy golf, bowling and pool under one roof, with pizzas and cocktails to keep the grown-ups happy while the kids rack up games.

Food on site

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Liverpool

A waterfront cluster of warehouses by the Mersey with cafés, restaurants and step-free paths for a wander, not one single attraction.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféDog friendly+3 more

Two actors hold hands on stage during a theatrical performance against a black backdrop.

from £12

Royal Exchange Theatre

Manchester

A working theatre in the city centre where you can watch a show, but also just wander in for a coffee and a quiet sit-down.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBooking requiredCafé+11 more

Two visitors taking a selfie on an observation deck with a cityscape and historic tower in the background.

from £13

Royal Liver Building 360 Tour

Liverpool · ages 5+

Climb up above the clock face of the Royal Liver Building for 360 degree views and a close look at the Liver Birds on the roof terrace.

Accessible toiletGift shopToilets

Warm sunlight floods a wooden dining table set with bottles, candles and flowers in a rustic restaurant interior.

Rudy's Pizza Ancoats

Manchester

Original Rudy's in Ancoats - Neapolitan pizza with high chairs and wheelchair access.

RestaurantHigh chairsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi+2 more

Rudy's Pizza Chorlton

Manchester

Neapolitan pizza in Chorlton - high chairs, wheelchair access and neighbourhood vibe.

RestaurantHigh chairsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi+1 more

Modern restaurant interior with wooden tables, chairs, pendant lighting, and stacked firewood visible through large windows.

Rudy's Pizza Peter Street

Manchester

Neapolitan pizza just off Deansgate - high chairs, wheelchair access and pre-theatre friendly.

RestaurantHigh chairsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi+2 more

A toddler playing on colourful inflatable structures inside a soft play facility.

from £0.50

Run of the Mill Play Centre

Stockport

Stockport soft play at Pear Mill with baby zone, trampolines, cafe and daily sessions - handy for east Manchester.

Indoor playCaféBirthday partiesParty rooms+4 more

Young child in pink patterned raincoat peering over wooden fence at rural venue.

Free

Runway Visitor Park

Altrincham

Climb aboard a retired Concorde and a DC10 parked up outside Manchester Airport, with runway views thrown in free.

Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféGift shop+7 more

Sunlit park with mature trees lining a grassy open space, distant visitors seated on the lawn.

Free

Ryelands Park

Lancaster · ages 0-12

Free play park with a proper play area for under 12s, an outdoor gym and open grass for football.

ParkingWheelchair accessible

from £16

SEA LIFE Manchester

Manchester

Indoor aquarium at Trafford Palazzo - ocean tunnel, sharks, turtles and rays next to the Trafford Centre.

Free parkingParkingToiletsGift shop+6 more

A group of people working on a pottery hand-building workshop at a large shared table in a studio.

from £40

SHELLEY WOOD STUDIO

Ashton-under-Lyne

A two-hour clay taster where you hand-build a bowl or vase, no wheel skills needed.

Birthday partiesBooking required

Outdoor community event in a town street with vintage bicycles on display, crowds of visitors, historic stone buildings, and people in period costume.

from £2

Saddleworth Museum & Gallery

Oldham

A small local history museum in Uppermill with hands-on learning areas for kids and galleries telling the story of Saddleworth.

Free parkingGift shopToiletsWheelchair accessible

A meandering river curves through open parkland with tall poplar trees lining the banks and visitors walking nearby.

Sale Water Park

Sale

A lake to paddle across on a board or in a kayak, plus flat lakeside paths for a wander after.

Victorian red-brick building with ornate arched windows and a dark roof against a clear blue sky.

Free

Salford Museum & Art Gallery

Salford · ages 0+

Free wander round a rebuilt Victorian street and hands-on galleries, with Victorian toys to play with along the way.

Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+10 more

Brick building with "Salford Gymnastics Centre" signage, surrounded by blue fencing and green trees under clear sky.

from £14

Salford Trampoline Centre

Salford

Gymnastics-style trampolining with beams, bars and a tumble track, built around structured skills rather than just bouncing.

Birthday parties

from £6.50

Salford Watersports Centre

Salford · ages 8+

Paddleboarding, kayaking and proper open water swimming for kids aged 8 and up, on a lake with free parking round the back.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesFree parkingGroup bookings+4 more

from £5

Salsa En Manchester

Salford

Beginner salsa and bachata classes on a Manchester dance floor, followed by a Latin party that runs into the small hours.

A large group of people dancing together in an indoor studio with wooden flooring.

from £12

Salsa Freedom Dance Classes

Manchester

Drop-in salsa and bachata classes most nights of the week, no partner or booking needed, £12 a session.

Cash onlyToilets

Free

Samlesbury Hall

Preston

Historic black-and-white hall near Preston - Soft Play N.

ToiletsCaféGift shopParking+1 more

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