Manchester Airport 27 min
Haydock Park Racecourse (13 min)
Parkland course for horse racing, staging 33 National Hunt and flat meetings a year, plus events. Chill Factore (24 min)
180m-long, indoor slope with artificial snow for skiing and snowboarding, plus equipment hire. Pennington Flash Country Park (14 min)
Country park featuring lakes & woods, plus paths, golfing, horseback riding & lots of birds. Haigh Woodland Park (26 min)
Large recreation area with wooded hiking trails, plus a rope course, miniature railway & golfing. Norton Priory Museum & Gardens (28 min)
Museum tracing 900 years of history and boasting an 18th-century walled garden, all set in woodland. Wigan Pier (13 min)
Victorian era, canal, and music Strawberry Field (29 min)
Site of a former Salvation Army children's home & the inspiration for the famous Beatles song. Knowsley Safari (23 min)
Roaming animals viewed from the safety of cars or tour buses, plus walk-around zoo and fair rides. Rivington Pike (44 min)
This 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit, a historic tower, benches & panoramic views. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre (25 min)
Attraction aimed at kids aged 3–10, including 4D cinema, LEGO models of local landmarks and rides. Walton Hall and Gardens (24 min)
Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe. Gulliver's World Theme Park (18 min)
Venue for 2-13-year-olds with family rides, attractions, shows, indoor play, water games plus diner. National Trust - Dunham Massey (23 min)
Georgian house set in formal gardens and parkland, with displays on its former owners and servants SEA LIFE Manchester (27 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Mendips (30 min)
Guided tour of Beatle, John Lennon's, former home, with re-created 1950s decor and bedroom posters. | 
