Manchester Airport 38 min
Ashurst Gardens (3 min) Windmill Animal Farm (19 min.)
farm with animal-feeding/petting sessions a play barn a ball pool and sheepdog demonstrations. Wigan Pier (17 min.)
canal Merewood (4 min) Wwt Martin Mere (18 min.)
birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris a beaver webcam a themed play area and seasonal events. Martin Mere (19 min.)
part of a wetland nature reserve this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. Upholland (8 min) Southport Pleasureland (35 min.)
seaside amusement park with around 100 rides go-kart track indoor play area restaurants and bar. Astley Hall (32 min.)
set in a park with a victorian garden this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. Crosby Beach (27 min.)
sandy beach with a modern sculpture installation by antony gormley & a coastal walking/cycling path. Southport Pier (36 min.)
restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. Farmer Teds Adventure Farm (22 min.)
family attraction with farm animals ponies and birds of prey go-karts soft play and restaurant. Croxteth Hall U0026 Country Park (26 min.)
tours of opulent rooms and servants quarters plus walled garden woodland walks and working farm. National Trust Rufford Old Hall (18 min.)
tudor manor visited by a young shakespeare with period furnishings and smart victorian gardens. Rivington Pike (49 min.)
this 363-m. high hill features footpaths to the summit a historic tower benches & panoramic views. Appley Bridge (13 min) Haigh Woodland Park (28 min.)
park Knowsley Safari (22 min.)
roaming animals viewed from the safety of cars or tour buses plus walk-around zoo and fair rides. | 
