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10 Playgrounds in North West England That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in North West England, United Kingdom including Warrington Play & Sensory Centre, Alexandra Park, Mirehouse & Gardens, Cocos Playbarn, Giddy Kippers, Platform 3 Play, Planet Play, Lowther Gardens, Queen Elizabeth II Park View Playing Fields, Tandle Hill Country Park.
Restaurants in North West England
1. Warrington Play & Sensory Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By NicTilley - Warrington, United Kingdom
We've been coming here regularly for a couple of years, it's my girls' favourite place to play and relax. It's smaller than most play centres but certainly not cramped or crowded by any means... The sensory room is amazing.. the chill zone with ball pool and usually a movie showing is fab.. then the main playframe is great and suitable for both children and adults with additional needs. My only point to those wanting to visit is check the timetable which is posted on their Facebook site weekly as this changes all the time to suit bookings for schools, groups etc... The menu is basic but this is understandable with a small staff team, always hot and fresh!
2. Alexandra Park
3. Mirehouse & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Lovely grounds open to visitors for things to do on a full day out, set in a stunning location between Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake. Visitors of all ages welcome to enjoy, lakeside scenery, and peaceful gardens. The Poetry Walk links the literary connections to Mirehouse in the beautiful terraced gardens. The tranquil Bee Garden in home to plants and flowers particularly selected to entice bees and butterflies and provides plenty of space for quiet reflection.
Reviewed By cranhamrebecca - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Currently only the grounds are open to walk around. Tickets can be purchased over the road at Dodd Wood tea room (£4 per adult and you get a map with a detailed walk route and information). It’s a fairly flat loop down the drive, around the gardens, house and grounds down to the lake and back. Not too long so very inclusive for families. Fairly well maintained. The house itself isn’t much to look at from the outside but the grounds are still very much worth a visit if you would like a non-strenuous walk.
4. Cocos Playbarn
5. Giddy Kippers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
One of North's leading indoor children's play centres. Come and join us and let the kids blow off some energy as they explore our newly extended play frame, while you relax and enjoy something from our latest menu or simply sip a coffee and read a magazine. We have free wifi available to all our customers.
Reviewed By janebarl0w - Burnley, United Kingdom
I regularly take my great grandchildren for a couple of hours...they absolutely love it...there is a huge play area with a curly slide and a long one as well, and also a football play area for a kick about with a ball..there is also a small area for under 3's, This last weekend our 7 year old Gt grandson had his birthday party in one of the themed rooms and he had a great time with his friends...he was the King of the Castle for a couple of hours...It is a very busy popular place and your time is limited to 2 hours if it is busy...I have a job to get our little ones out so 2 hours flies by !!! we always make use of the cafe and the meals are quickly served...nothing fancy ...pizza, chicken nuggets, beans, chips and sandwiches...always something tempting on the special board...
6. Platform 3 Play
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By SarahT266 - London, United Kingdom
After month's of being closed it was great to return to Platform 3. We prebooked our slot and it was brilliant. A lot quieter and the kids loved every minute. Also had lunch which was great. The place was spotless and the staff are working so hard to make the place clean and safe. Thank you very much!
7. Planet Play
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Jenniferdickie311
Great money well spent!! Smaller play area but ample for 4 year old to have an absolute ball!! Best of all the food is amazing!! Would happily come here for lunch without kids if allowed to! ???? Highly recommend.
8. Lowther Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By waltermA6688RD - Lancaster District, United Kingdom
Lowther Gardens is so relaxing reminds me of my childhood, sitting with my mother and father, in the 1950s, eating real ice cream, watch my father play bowls, my mother talking with friendly people she had never met. flower beds blooming in a lush of colours, happy smiling faces watching the world go by, what a nice way to spend an hour or two. try it you will enjoy.
9. Queen Elizabeth II Park View Playing Fields
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By polyksena - Preston, United Kingdom
The park is huge with many different zones - the sand and water area is probably the best with both fun and educational equipment, toddler play area, teen play area, skate area, playgrounds, a garden with flowers and various plants. There is plenty of room to play around even when it is very crowded on hot weekend days. What a great idea to create such a park for children and the whole family.
10. Tandle Hill Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By stevenb108 - Oldham, United Kingdom
The weather has picked up,i hate walking in the rain,so after setting off from Chadderton,I'd decided on Tandle Hills. It takes me just over an hour of walking to get there,from Royton, Rochdale road looks so long,then you turn onto Tandle Hill road & that's another long walk,it may have been cold,but by now i've warmed up. Reaching the gates,my final goal was the monument up at the top,this looks out all across Oldham,Rochdale,Manchester & a far,especially on a good clear day.(this wasn't one) Then it's only one way & that's down,i took the steps,careful when wet,when you reach the bottom, still a few different ways to go. On this occasion while i was heading back,i had two deer run out in front of me,i never knew they were up there.. Making my way back,plenty of others walking & using the park. There is a cafe,with outdoor seating,but today it was closed,take your own it's probably cheaper.. Overall at this current time it's a place to let your problems & thoughts blow in the breeze.
