From Blackpool, one of Britains most popular holiday destinations with year-round attractions, to the outstanding and beautiful Forest of Bowland, a beautiful stretch of rugged, unspoilt countryside covering 312 square miles. Lancashire has something to offer the entire family.

Visit the pleasure beach in Blackpool, splash around at the Sandcastle Water Park, or view the ocean tank, teeming with tropical sharks and colourful reef fish at the Sea Life centre Blackpool. The Ribble Coast and Wetlands is a place of contrasting landscapes, which each day present something different to inspire you to explore, by foot, bike or on horseback

Things to do with children in Lancashire

Blackpool
Blackpool is Britain's favourite holiday resort - Famous for its "Golden Mile" of piers, amusement arcades, tram and donkey-rides, pubs, fish and chip shops and bingo halls. Blackpool is bright and bustling - with non-stop fun. More about Blackpool...

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool

Wow!! this one for your kids. Incredible loops and rolls plus a double line twist all in one suspended looping coaster, rides and slides for the entire family to enjoy all day long. You can learn to skate in the or try one of the 54 restaurants and catering outlets. There are parent and baby facilities on site as well as excellent facilities for disabled visitors.

Camelot Theme Park
A land full of fun days out for little princes and princesses. A land where they can learn the art of wizardry, meet the animals on a real working farm and plan the most magical party ever! Be gripped by the full force of the Whirlwind spinning rollercoaster. With exciting water rides and a host of rides for younger bravehearts, this really is a theme park with fun days out for everyone. More details...

Sandcastle Water Park

The UK largest indoor water park with 18 slides and attractions. including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, lazy river, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much much more. So, if you're looking for things to do in Blackpool and fancy a great day out make sure you visit the Sandcastle Waterpark.

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year - Tourism Awards 2007 and WINNER OF BLACKPOOL ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR 2004. 

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Blackpool Zoo and Dinosaur Safari
At Blackpool Zoo, is a fantastic day out for the family. The Zoo is home to more than 1500 exotic animals that include lions, tigers, Asian elephants, gorillas, orang utans, camels, kangaroos, zebras, red river hogs, sea lions, tapirs, otters, llamas, capybara, large families of rare primates and much, much more. Here you will find a wonderful world of animals and reptiles, also exotic birds in naturalistic environments surrounded by 32 acres of mature parkland and lakes. More details...

The Ribble Coast and Wetlands
This special area is one of the most important places for birdlife in Europe and home to internationally significant numbers of ducks, geese, swans and wading birds. This is a fantastic place for children who love to explore . The entire falimy can learn thing or two about our wildlife.
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Huntfun
Treasure hunts are great fun for kids and adults alike. No prior knowledge of the area is required as all clues are solved by observation on the way. Children will enjoy beating adults to solve the clues! A map is provided, just in case you get lost. More details...

Farmer Parrs Animal World
A day out for kids to remember. More that 50 different animals to learn about as well as acres for land to walk to relax. Hand wash area, disabled toilets, baby changing facilities, playground, picnic area all that can be found here to enjoy the family trip. More details...

Doctor Who Museum
Boasts the most extensive collection of Doctor Who programme exhibits ever. The collection charts over four decades of this famous BBC science fiction drama series from it's beginnings in the '60's to present day. Many of the Doctor's famous enemies appear in all their glory including the Cybermen, Daleks, the Yeti, Ice Warrior, Silurian, Davros and many more. More details...

SEALIFE centre
The home to one of the largest collections of tropical sharks in Europe. Housing more than fifty spectacular displays and over 1,000 assorted sea creatures it takes visitors on a journey from the coastline and sandy shallows to the ocean depths.A highlight for every visitor is undoubtedly the mighty ocean tank, teeming with tropical sharks and colourful reef fish.From the amazing vantage of a walkthrough underwater tunnel it is easy to imagine it is you…rather than the fish…that is on display! More details...

Bowland Wild Boar Park
If your children like to feed animals then this is the pace for you. You will be able to see and feed (when available) wildlife which includes Deer, Llamas, Goats. The family also can take advantage of our attractive walks alongside the River Hodder and children playground is on side to keep your kids occupied all day long.
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