Family things to do in Liverpool

Maja Lorkowska, Exhibitions Editor

There are so many fun activities for the whole family (especially younger visitors) around Liverpool – the trick is finding the right one for you! Let us make your life easier with our guide to family-friendly places in Merseyside, from outdoor fun to museums and pottery painting.

 

Our top picks

Imagine That

Imagine That, 26-32 Faraday Road, Wavertree Technology Park, Liverpool, L13 1EH - Visit now

Imagine That is a very special children’s play centre in Liverpool, with art, science and imagination zones to encourage creative fun and free play.

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World Museum Liverpool

World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EN - Visit now

Liverpool’s World Museum is a key visitor attraction for families, with engaging permanent displays and changing exhibitions.

Exterior of World Museum Liverpool, home to Dino Ranger Day

Knowsley Safari Park

Knowsley Safari Park, Knowsley safari, Prescot, L34 4AN - Visit now

Have a wild adventure at the Knowsley Safari Park, and get up close to lions, rhinos, camels and more from the comfort of your car.

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Museum of Liverpool

Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront,, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1DG - Visit now

The Museum of Liverpool tells the fascinating tale of Liverpool’s past, from the Liver Birds to the Overhead Railway and beyond with lots of interactive displays for children and a special zone for the youngest museum goers.

Sefton Park

Sefton Park, Mossley Hill Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AJ - Visit now

Sefton Park is a great place for walks in Liverpool, with expansive green spaces and cafes a stones throw from the city centre.

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Blue Planet Aquarium

Blue Planet Aquarium, Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9LF - Visit now

Blue Planet Aquarium is home to animals from all around the world, one of the UK’s largest collections of sharks and a 71-metre underwater tunnel to see them from!

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Eureka! Science + Discovery Merseyside

Eureka! Science + Discovery Merseyside, Victoria Pl, Seacombe, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 6QY - Visit now

Ideal for a family day out, Eureka! Science + Discovery Merseyside combines interactive activities with science and discovery innovation.

Frankie’s Paint-It Pottery

Frankie’s Paint-It Pottery, 268 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, L15 5AH - Visit now

Frankie’s Paint-It Pottery is a friendly place to relax and exercise your creative muscles by having a go at pottery painting.

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Where to go in

Salford
Restaurant
Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar

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Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions Manchester is part of the global Museum of Illusions Group, the largest and fastest-growing chain of private museums in the world.

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Leeds
Tourist Attraction
Tropical World

At Tropical World, families can enjoy a fun-filled and educational day out. Start your epic journey in the Butterfly House, where exotic butterflies fly freely through our swampy mangrove, fluttering

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Soap Street Pizza

Based at Nordie in Levenshulme, Soap Street Pizza put out the perfect pie: crispy base and inspired toppings.

Wellington Place
Leeds
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Wellington Place

Wellington Place is a brand new business park in Leeds, with multi-use spaces and a varied programme of events from street food to art shows.

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