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.

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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

Stables Tavern
City Centre
Restaurant
Stables Tavern

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Manchester
Restaurant
Ban Di Bul

Ban Di Bul is a longstanding Korean restaurant in the very centre of Manchester.

Bridge Cottage
Port Sunlight
Gallery
Bridge Cottage

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A projected image of the Stockroom.
Stockport
Library
Stockroom

Stockroom is Stockport’s new centre for culture and creativity, with a library, a children’s play area and a whole host of exciting events.

Inside main hall Birch Community Centre, showing high hammer-beam ceiling.
Manchester
Theatre
Birch Community Centre

Housed in a striking neo-Gothic former parish hall, Birch Community Centre is a hidden gem on Brighton Grove, just opposite Platt Fields Park. Its vaulted wooden ceiling and arched windows…

A series of microphones hang from the ceiling with a muted warm light in the background.
Rochdale
Event venue
RISE Inavate Centre

RISE Inavate Centre will be used for a thought-provoking sound installation by Shilpa Gupta at Manchester International Festival 2025.

Interior Decorations - Viet Deli
Manchester
Café or Coffee Shop
Viet Deli

Viet Deli is a small venue, not the kind of place for a sit down meal. Serving only bánh mì, traditionally street food in Vietnam.

Levenshulme
Restaurant
My Nawaab

Eye-catching banqueting hall in Levenshulme, with a wide-ranging buffet showcasing freshly-prepared Indian and Pakistani cuisine.

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Manchester
Brewery
Seven Bro7hers Brewery & Taproom

Discover the heart of Salford’s craft beer revolution at the Seven Bro7hers Brewery & Taproom—a spirited, family-run brewery where the brewing kettles gleam and the atmosphere buzzes with energy.

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