to add an item to your Itinerary basket..Family Activities
There are a whole range of activities suitable for families of all ages in and around Wirral - check out some of the ideas below:
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Spaceport - Blast off on a virtual journey through space and time at the amazing space-themed attraction at Seacombe Ferry Terminal. This year there is a special Wallace and Gromit exhibition. - You can take a trip on the famous Ferry across the Mersey or combine this with visits to the U-boat Exhibition, see the new Wallace & Gromit in space exhibition at Spaceport, the Beatles Story to see the Fab4 or for younger children there is Play Planet.
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New Brighton is a seaside resort located in the north east corner of Wirral. Home to the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre. New Brighton is currently undergoing a £60 million redevelopment scheme, for details visit Marine Point or Invest Wirral.
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New Brighton has a wide range of attractions and facilities, including the Riverside Bowling Alley, the Laser Quest centre, and the New Palace Amusement Arcade - which includes a small fairground.Along the coast, there is Fort Perch Rock, which is a coast battery defence and it open throughout the year. Visit Vale Park throughout the summer to enjoy some fabulous music from the Summer Band Festival. New Brighton is the quintessential seaside town, and makes a great day out for families, and for people looking to experience traditional fun. Click here for more details
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U-Boat Story - View the amazing life on board a real German U-Boat. Winner of Merseyside's Small Visitor Attraction 2011.
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National Waterways Museum - With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in fine Victorian buildings, the museum is a great day out whatever the weather. - Play Planet - Play Planet is a fantastic new space themed soft play area for children aged 2 - 9 years.
- Blue Planet Aquarium - From swamps to sharks and tarantulas there is more to this aquarium than just fish!
Further afield
From you base in the Wirral you visit these great attractions:
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Chester Zoo - One of the top zoo's in the country. - Things to do in Chester - find out about the Roman tours and museums.
- Liverpool - there is so much to do and see from the Albert Dock to the Catherdrals and shopping you need to check out the Visit Liverpool Website
- Knowsley Safari Park - Another great day for the family
- Blackpool - See the lights and ride the trams
Birkenhead Park
Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, Birkenhead Park is acknowledged to be the first publicly funded park...
Family Friendly Farms:
- For families with young children try Tam O Shanters urban farmyard
- For those interested in organic farms and farm based activities, try Church Farm
- For a great summer experience, visit the Maize Maze at Gregory's Farm.
- Church Farm Organics is a 60-acre organic farm in Thurstaston. The farm boasts an award winning shop selling organic fruit and vegetables grown on site and a wide range of locally sourced high quality products. There are also annual festive events, like the Summer Safari, Haunted Hay Ride and the Santa Express.
