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Days Out Merseyside and Liverpool with things to do for everyone. Ideas for school trips with children with plenty of activities and attractions for children confined to wheelchairs.
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About Liverpool and Merseyside - ideal for Days Out or things to do - As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting: from celebrating It's 800th birthday in 2007 to being the European Capital of Culture in 2008; The architecture is world-class, with more listed buildings than any UK city outside London. Whether you're coming to Liverpool for arts and culture, sport or family outings you'll be spoilt for choice in this great city.
Shopping - You will find almost every form of retail therapy in Liverpool and elsewhere in the City Region. City Centre Liverpool boasts some of the largest big-name High Street stores in the country. The new shopping centre Liverpool ONE includes 160 exciting new shops, cafes and restaurants overlooking the stunning Chavasse Park, two new hotels, a 14-screen cinema and more than 600 stylish apartments.
Things to do and days out - Further a field you can explore the City Regions with breathtaking views of both coast and country locations. There are also interesting attractions for all to enjoy in Southport, Wirral, St.Helens, Halton and Knowsley.
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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair 
friendly

Aerial Extreme, Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN
Tel  0845 652 1736
www.aerialextreme.co.uk 

A fun packed family adventure: up to 2hrs of fun and excitement on this awesome High Ropes Adventure Course. No experience or skill required; just be ready to have serious fun! Pre - booking advised. (Min. height 1.1m) Cafe & picnic areas nearby 

 no

Climbing Hangar
Gullivers Splash Zone
Jungle Park
Hotels in Liverpool
Jungle Parc, Croxteth Country Park, Croxteth Hall Lane, Liverpool, L12 0HB
Tel 07989 139357
www.jungleparc.co.uk 
High Wire Adventure Park for all the family! 2 amazing courses, 1 for adults & teens & one special course for Children ages 4-11! Zip lines, Cargo nets, Tarzan swings! Have fun in rain or shine at Jungle Parc! Largest High Ropes Course in the UK! Not suitable for wheelchair users
World Museum,  William Brown Street
Liverpool, L3 8EN
Tel 0151 478 4393
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Travel back millions of years to Age of the Dinosaur! See animatronic dinosaurs, interactive exhibits, fossils and trails. Enjoy some Roar-some family fun in this fantastic exhibition! Cafes, shops & picnic area. Yes
The Climbing Hangar, 6 Birchall Street
Liverpool L20 8PD
Tel 0151 3450587
www.theclimbinghangar.com
Indoor climbing with fun! Kids clubs, fresh coffee and cakes, the whole family can do it together - a brilliant shared experience! Birthday parties
National Coaches for expert tuition.
Only for spectating
Go! Kids,  Speke Avenue,  Unit 2, Skypark, Liverpool  L24 1YH
Tel: 0151 486 9374 www.gokidsplaycentres.com 
At Go! Kids you will find separate play areas for juniors, toddlers & babies as well as a sensory room for babies and guests with disabilities. Go-Kart circuit and sports centre available Yes
Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN 
Telephone: 0151 430 9009 
www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk 
Always a huge amount to see and do and a perfect day out for all the family. Safari animals, farm,   amusement rides, school & educational visits, restaurant , shop. Birthday parties Yes
unity theatre 1 Hope Place  Liverpool
 L1 9BG
Tel: 01517027366
www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk 
Family fun theatre: workshops, performances and
things to do in a friendly environment!  Regular workshops with fun and games for children aged 5 - 8 & 9 - 13 years.  Unity youth theatre  open to all young people from 14-18 years.
Yes
Gulliver's Splash Zone,  The Old Hall
Shackleton Close, Warrington WA5 9YZ
Tel 01925 444888
www.gulliversfun.co.uk 
Gulliver's Splashzone is a fully-heated indoor play factory which offers children lots of fun.  No pool or standing water, just water slides, water cannons, water wheels and more! Special activities, birthday parties. No
Skate Academy, Academy Street, Warrington WA1 2BQ
Tel 01925 4192222

www.skateacademy.net 
We are a Rollerskating Venue with a top of the range sound system and dj playing music. We have a Cafe serving hot food and there are games machines to keep children happy. Birthday parties  No  
The World of Glass, Chalon Way East, 
St Helens
, WA10 1BX
Tel 01744 22766
www.worldofglass.com 
A huge amount to see and do here on a fun day trip with LIVE glassblowing, over 30 stunning displays and an amazing special effects film show.  Special events & exhibitions. Café, artisan shop
school & group visits
Yes
Pots to Paint Ceramic Studio,  54 Cambridge Road,  St. Helens, WA10 5LP
Tel  01744 808242
www.potstopaint.co.uk 
We offer a  fun and relaxing atmosphere for people of all ages to come along and create their very own ceramic masterpiece. We fire your creation and then you will be left with a work of art to be treasured forever!  Birthday parties, after-school clubs Yes
Croxteth Hall and Country Park,
Liverpool L12 0HB,
Tel: 0151 233 6910 
Country Park - Children and adults will enjoy the sights and sounds of country life! Get close to all the animals  on a real working farm. See also the historic hall and walled garden Yes
GO APE, Delamere Forest Park, Linmere Visitor Centre, Northwich, Cheshire, 
Tel 0870 444 5562
www.goape.co.uk
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised. Groups welcome. No
Jellybeans Playcentre Unit 1,Wharf Industrial Estate, Warrington, WA1 2HT
Tel 01925 444622
www.jellybeansplaycentre.co.uk 
Huge multi level soft play area, including a special spooky room, a wavy astro slide and a super sports ball zone. Plus indoor climbing wall, two mini ten pin bowling lanes and a huge six lane slot racing track! Yes
Charleys Ceramics, 7b Craft Workshops, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4FW,
Tel: 0151 538 7215
www.charleysceramics.co.uk
Bring your family to Charleys and paint together, a range of ornaments, plates,  mugs, teapots and cakestands. Suitable for all ages toddlers to grannies. Coffee, Ice cream and Pancakes available. Yes

Southport Model Railway Village, Lower Promenade,  Kings Garden, Southport, Merseyside PR8 1QX 
Tel:01704 538001

This spectacular Model Village consists of beautiful vistas and fabulous panoramic views of the miniature landscape and Model Trains.  Tearoom, shop.

Yes 

 

The Western Approaches, Liverpool War Museum, 1-3 Rumford Street (Near Town Hall), Liverpool, L2 3SZ, 
Tel: 0151 227 2008

This museum is set beneath the streets of Liverpool and was the area headquarters for the war in the Atlantic. See the rooms where the action took place. School visits.

To be advised 

World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN, 
Tel: 0151 478 4393

World Museum Liverpool combines historic treasures  with the latest interactive technology to make an unbeatable family day out. Cafe, Fair Trade Shop.

Yes 

Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ,
Telephone 0151 478 4499

This Museum tells the history of one of the world's greatest ports and the people who used it.  From slavers to luxury liners, submarine hunters to passenger ferries. cafe, shop.

Partial access 

Happy Hours, Children's Indoor Play Area, 140 Queens Drive (Larkhill Shops), Liverpool, L13 0AL, 
Tel 0151-287-3011

Indoor Play Area - Happy Hours is a small, not too small, family run, Children's Indoor Activity Centre.

To be advised 

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Mersey Rd, Widnes, WA8 0DF.
Tel: 0151 420 1121

We have four interactive galleries with over 100 different exhibits to tug, tease and test. Enjoy panoramic views across Cheshire from the roof-top observatory. Cafe

Yes 

Beechley Riding Stables, Harthill Road, Allerton, Liverpool, L18 7AQ, 
Tel 0151 724 4490

 

Horse riding - A floodlit all weather indoor Ménage which is 40 metres by 20 metres in size. Specialist riding equipment to assist disabled riders. Pony trekking around outdoor paddocks. 

Riding instruction for disabled 

Lifestyles Peter Lloyd, Bankfield Road, Liverpool L13 OBQ, 
Tel 0151 254 1968 
Swimming Pool with flume, Kids Club, Karate, Football, Childrens Gym. Yes plus gymnastics for disabled
Underwater Street, The Cunard Building, Water Street, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 
Tel0151 227 2550
Underwater street is a hands- on, experiential learning environment for children aged 2-12 and their parents To be advised
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