Places to take the kids??

[big dub]

Well the dreaded summer holidays are upon us, which means entertaining the brats.

I have 3 girls (10, 9 and 5) and was wondering where to take them over the holidays, have any of you any suggestions on where to take them that won't break the bank, with having 3 of them?

Many thanks.

[richterswil]

This might be worth a look:

http://www.kidsguide.co.uk/

Edited by richterswil on Tuesday 27th July 21:12

[big dub]

That's great, thanks.

[Adz The Rat]

Farmer Ted's.
Looks good if you like animals, a friend works there.

[jackwood]

Museum of Science and Industry? My kid loves it, but he's a boy. Not much use on girls stuff, soz.

[sider]

My 2 boys, only toddlers, like Acorn Farm at Kirlby - feed the animals and all for charity too - google it.

Got family who work at the World of Glass, St Helens too - supposed to be a decent day out - not been for years myself.

[richterswil]

big dub said:

That's great, thanks.

My pleasure - hope it helps.

For what it's worth we took ours (aged 2 and 3) to the Blue Planet Aquarium last weekend - it's good but way too much money in my view. £50.00 for the 4 of us plus £20.00 for a pretty dreadful 'meal' in the restaurant.

As I say, the place is good but the experience was tainted by the feeling we didn't get real value.

[Davel]

As you say, Blue Planet is dear and it's all over very quickly.

Chester Zoo

Walton Gardens near Warrington

A trip along the River Dee - but another rip-off.

Delamere Forest and visitor centre

[slomax]

there's also stockley farm
http://stockleyfarm.rtrk.co.uk/?scid=27826&kw=...

and Tatton park (gardens for the adults and farm for the kids)
http://www.tattonpark.org.uk/
(theres a few car shows coming up)

GO APE at Delamere forest if the kids are old/tall enough

there is also a small motor museum around there somewhere too.
http://www.mouldsworthmotormuseum.com/talks.htm
never been, but heard its a nice way to spend a spare hour or two.

[Davel]

Manley Mere - sailing, canoeing or the trail

The Crockey Trail at Waverton

The Vue at Cheshire Oaks

- Oh and Chester Porsche Garage - it'll end up cheaper!

[buggalugs]

My mate takes hers round caravan and motorhome showrooms, they love running round them all

[fezzafoo]

Went to blue planet the other day. It is expensive (14 off quid per adult) but you can get 2 quid off with a voucher from thier website. Still a nice day out but as said before it's over pretty quick.

[JQ]

buggalugs said:

My mate takes hers round caravan and motorhome showrooms, they love running round them all

Great idea. We take ours to Decathlon or Go Outdoors - they can spend hours running in and out of all the tents. Also gives me a great excuse to buy more camping equipment.

[EvoBarry]

Friends of mine took their kids to Techniquest near Wrexham, they said it was great.. I have no other recommendation than that, but hey it might be worth a shot


http://www.tqg.org.uk/

[big dub]

EvoBarry said:

Friends of mine took their kids to Techniquest near Wrexham, they said it was great.. I have no other recommendation than that, but hey it might be worth a shot


http://www.tqg.org.uk/

Cool, that's only an hour away, I think they'd like that.

[john7]

Science Museum in Manchester - I think it's free!

[anonymous-user]

Not sure where about's you are, but in the National Trust Lyme Park Nr stockport

good new play area http://crowwoodplayscape.blogspot.com/

passes a good couple of hours

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits...

You can get away with just payin a fiver parking, unless you go after the car park man has gone home 6ish

[darronwall]

pub?