Manchester Airport 29 min
Liverpool Cathedral (31 min)
Large 20th-century CofE place of worship with the world's highest Gothic arches and a viewing tower. Delamere Forest (21 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Knowsley Safari (18 min)
Roaming animals viewed from the safety of cars or tour buses, plus walk-around zoo and fair rides. Norton Priory Museum & Gardens (10 min)
Museum tracing 900 years of history and boasting an 18th-century walled garden, all set in woodland. Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre (19 min)
Boat trips through a working hydraulic lift raising vessels from the River Weaver to the canal. Mendips (23 min)
Guided tour of Beatle, John Lennon's, former home, with re-created 1950s decor and bedroom posters. Strawberry Field (22 min)
Site of a former Salvation Army children's home & the inspiration for the famous Beatles song. Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (28 min)
Circular building and Roman Catholic place of worship with works of art by contemporary artists. Sefton Park (27 min)
Big park with a bandstand, a lakeside cafe, a playground & an iconic 3-story Victorian palm house. Blue Planet Aquarium (18 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Chester Zoo (25 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Speke Hall, Garden and Estate (National Trust) (21 min)
Riverside estate house with over 400 years of history, extensive serene grounds and woodland. Walton Hall and Gardens (14 min)
Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe. Arley Hall & Gardens (25 min)
Stately, 19th-century country home open for events, plus a formal garden, cafe, gift shop & nursery. Gulliver's World Theme Park (24 min)
Venue for 2-13-year-olds with family rides, attractions, shows, indoor play, water games plus diner. | 
