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Blacon City Farm |
Blacon, Chester |
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| Blackpool Zoo |
Blackpool Lions, tigers, Asian elephants, gorillas, orang utans, rare primates and more. Dinosaur Safari. 32 acres of mature parkland and lakes. 2 miles from sea-front. 01253 830 830 info@blackpoolzoo.org.uk www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk |
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| Blue Planet Aquarium |
Cheshire Oaks Underwater walkway (glass tunnel) with sharks & tropical fish. Divers display, crew member day, children’s scuba diving and shark dive for adults. Birthday parties. 0151 357 8800 info@blueplanetaquarium.co.uk www.blueplanetaquarium.co.uk |
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| Cheeky Pony Rides & Parties |
Stalybridge, Cheshire Pony Rides from £10, Hour Treks £15. Party packages, rides, mini pony grooming, games from £80 07950 179572 |
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| Cheshire Animal Farm and Petting Zoo |
Northwich Cheshire Beautiful petting zoo, Ice cream Parlour with many interesting animals to pet and learn about 10% off everything for Kidsguide customers 0870 3143136 hello@cheshireanimalfarm.co.uk www.cheshireanimalfarm.co.uk |
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Cheshire Ice Cream Farm |
Tattenhall |
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| Cheshire Pony Parties Pony Activity Sessions |
Kelsall, nr Chester 01829 741919 amanda@cheshireponyparties.co.uk www.cheshireponyparties.co.uk |
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Cheshire Waterlife |
Blakemere |
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| Chester Zoo |
Chester Over 7000 animals inc. elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, penguins, komodo dragons. Freeflight bat cave. Play area, gardens. Endangered species. 01244 380280 reception@chesterzoo.co.uk www.chesterzoo.org |
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| Cholmondeley Castle |
Malpas |
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| Church Farm |
Thurstaston Kids' farm with small animals and kids' activities. Children's parties. Organic food farm shop. Seasonal family events. Coffee shop. 0151 648 7838 thefamily@churchfarm.org.uk www.churchfarm.org.uk |
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| Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre |
Cotebrook (Tarporley) Wildlife Park with gift shop, cafe and free car-park, set in 50 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside. 01829 760506 info@cotebrookshirehorses.co.uk www.cotebrookshirehorses.co.uk |
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Croft, Warrington |
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Croxteth Hall and Country Park |
Liverpool |
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| Davenports Farm Shop, Florists & Tea Room |
Northwich Delicious locally made food & drink, beautiful tea room, rare breed animals with fun quiz trail. 01606 853241 |
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| Farmer Teds |
Between Ormskirk and Formby Interactive children's activity park on a working farm. Animal barn. Indoor & outdoor adventure playgrounds. Tractor barrel rides. Birthday parties. Farm shop & cafe. www.farmerteds.com |
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| Gauntlet Birds of Prey Eagle and Vulture Park |
Knutsford Eagles, vultures, falcons, kites, hawks and owls. Bird of prey experiences, flying displays, school visits, children's parties. 01565 754419 info@gauntlet.info www.gauntlet.info |
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Offerton, Stockport |
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Greenacres Farm Park |
Mancot |
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Greenfield Valley Heritage Park |
Holywell |
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Middlewich |
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H.A.C.K Horse Sanctuary |
Llay |
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| Hawksrus at Red Bank Raptors |
Newton le Willows A family run birds of prey centre where kids can learn about, handle and even fly a raptor. Contact to book. 07531669894 |
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| Heaton Park Animal Centre |
Manchester Cows, alpacas, goats, ducks, geese, rabbits, guinea pigs etc. Horse riding. Play area. 0161 773 1085 heatonpark@manchester.gov.uk www.heatonpark.org.uk |
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Hilly Billy |
Wildboarclough
nr Macclesfield |
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Hoo Farm |
Preston Near Telford |
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| Knowsley Safari Park |
Knowsley 5 mile safari drive. Lions, tigers, zebras, baboon jungle etc. Children's lake farm, reptile house, sea lion and parrot show. Amusement park. 0151 430 9009 www.knowsley.com |
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Lakemore Farm Park |
Haslington |
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| Martin Mere Wetland Centre |
Burscough Over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and beavers. Hides, footpaths, adventure playground. Kids' events during holidays. Special toddler activities every Thursday during term time. 01704 895181 info.martinmere@wwt.org.uk www.wwt.org.uk |
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| Moss Bank Park |
Bolton Grassy spaces, woodland, play area. Football pitches. Animal World small animals attraction & Butterfly House with free flying butterflies. Free entry. Cafe. 01204 334050 www.bolton.org.uk/mossbank.html |
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Park Hall |
Oswestry |
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| Red House Farm Shop & Tea Rooms |
Altrincham Open all year round. Mini electric tractors and mini diggers. Seasonal activities, such as Easter, summer maize maze and halloween. 0161 941 3480 jonny@redhousefarm.co.uk www.redhousefarm.co.uk |
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Shire Horse Centre |
Cotebrook |
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Smithills Open Farm |
Bolton
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| Smithills Open Farm Birds of Prey |
Bolton 07599192156 |
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Stockley Farm Park |
Arley |
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Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm |
Bidston |
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| Three Owls Bird Sanctuary and Reserve |
Norden, Rochdale Charity bird sanctuary with visitor centre. Check website for opening hours. 01706 642162 info@threeowls.co.uk www.threeowls.co.uk |
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Walton Hall & Gardens |
Higher Walton |
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| Wellybob's Adventure Farm Park |
Blackburn Wellybob's is a family run farm park, just off the M65. It has a indoor play barn and large animal building with petting area and outdoor play 01254772884 |
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| Windmill Animal Farm |
Burscough Working farm where you can watch, feed, touch and play with animals. Indoor play barn & outdoor play areas. Miniature train & pedal tractors. Parties. 01704 892282 info@windmillanimalfarm.co.uk www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk |
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