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Anderton Boat Lift

Anderton nr. Northwich
An attraction for all seasons in the heart of Cheshire. (Boat trips, interactive exhibition, cafe, gift shop).
01606 786777
info@andertonboatlift.co.uk
www.andertonboatlift.co.uk

Bala Lake Railway

Bala
Narrow gauge railway. Steam engines. Ride from
Llanuwchllyn to Bala and back. Santa specials.
01678 540666
www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Birkenhead Tramway & Wirral Transport Museum

Birkenhead
Tram rides.
Tickets and timetable from Tourist Info at Woodside Ferry Terminal. Museum of restored local buses, trams, cars etc. Model railway.
0151 647 6780 (trams)
0151 647 2128 (museum)
www.wirral.gov.uk

Bollin Valley Aviation Viewing Park

Chapel Lane, Wilmslow
Raised viewing mounds overlooking Manchester airport. Refreshments. Visitor centre.
www.bollinvalley.org.uk

Botanic Gardens Southport
Children's train-rides in the Botanic Gardens. Also park with gardens, play area, aviary, mini golf, boating lake, café.
www.seftonarts.co.uk

Brookside Miniature Railway

Poynton
Miniature passenger railway trips through garden centre gardens. Play area.
01625 872919

ChesterBoat Chester
Showboat cruises from the Groves along Dee. Combined open-top bus/boat tickets available. Rowing and pedal boat hire.

01244 325394

www.chesterboat.co.uk

Chester Open Top Bus Tours

Chester
Guided open top bus tour. 55 mins but you can jump on and off all day. Combined bus/boat tickets available (see Bithell Boats above).
01244 347457
www.guidefriday.com

Circuit Raceway

Sandycroft
Indoor go-karting. Book ahead for groups. Good activity "party" for older kids.
01244 531652
www.thecircuit.co.uk

Crewe Heritage Centre

Crewe
Dedicated to Crewe's rail history. Model and miniature railways, signal boxes, children's corner. Visiting main line steam locomotives. Open summer months only.
01270 212130
creweheritagecentre@gmail.com
www.friendsofcreweheritagecentre.org.uk
www.therailwayage.co.uk

Duchess Countess Trust Llanymynech Wharf Visitor Centre
Half hour boat trips along the Montgomery canal every Sunday and Bank holiday and Saturdays in July and August until 31 October.
01691 839130
secduchessc@btconnect.com

www.cjm.f2s.com  www.llanymynech.org.uk
East Lancs Railway
Bury
Steam train rides at weekends and holidays. Some special family events and Santa Specials.
0161 764 7790
www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk

Great Orme Tramway

Llandudno
100 year old funicular railway up Great Orme. Can be combined with visit to Great Orme Country Park and Llandudno.
01492 575275
enq@greatormetramway.com
www.greatormetramway.com

Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway

Chester
Miniature "sit-on" train rides. In city centre near river so good to combine with feeding ducks/boat trips etc. Children's party bookings available.
07813 709674
www.gpmr.co.uk

Hills Miniature Railway

Allostock
Miniature passenger railway trips. Drive your own tram feature for kids. Pitch and Putt. Santa specials.
01565 722567

Hollingworth Lake Littleborough near Rochdale
Lady Alice boat trips plus rowing boats for hire. Also watersports including sailing, windsurfing, kayak/canoeing, improvised raft building. RYA watersports courses. Visitor centre with cafe.
http://www.link4life.org

Kittywake Canal Cruises

Wigan Pier
Regular cruises throughout the spring and summer inc. Easter egg special. 36 seat trip barge available for parties all year.
01942 204928
bookings@kittywake.co.uk
www.kittywake.co.uk

Llangollen Railway

Llangollen
Track runs 7 1/2 miles through beautiful Dee valley. Often steam engines. Special events inc. "Day Out with Thomas".
01978 860979

llangollen.railway@btinternet.com

http://llangollen-railway.co.uk

Llangollen Wharf

Llangollen
Horsedrawn trips on canal boat pulled by heavy horses. Or Cruise over Pontcysylite aqueduct on motorized narrowboat.
01978 860702
sue@horsedrawnboats.co.uk
www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park Manchester Airport
Great place to watch planes take off and land. Concorde tours (pre-booking advised) Shop and restaurant.
www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Manchester Ship Canal Cruises

Liverpool to Salford
Programme of cruises throughout summer. Some suitable for families.
0151 330 1444
www.merseyferries.co.uk

Mersey Ferries

Seacombe,  Woodside, Pierhead
River Explorer Cruise. 3 point river crossing with commentary. Views of Liverpool waterfront. Near Spaceport
0151 330 14444

info@merseyferries.co.uk
www.merseyferries.co.uk

Museum of Transport Greater Manchester Manchester
Nearly ninety historical vehicles, of which a large proportion are buses  and also the prototype for Metrolink trams.
0161 205 2122
www.gmts.co.uk
National Waterways Museum

Ellesmere Port

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port.  

0151 355 5017

ellesmereport@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk

www.nwm.org.uk

Oulton Park Race Circuit

Little Budworth 
Car and bike racing. Family fun days.
01828 760301
www.brandshatchcircuits.co.uk

Packetboat 'Duchess Countess' Trust Llanymynech Wharf Visitor Centre, nr Oswestry
Boat trips on the Montgomery canal, Sundays Easter - October, Saturdays in July & August, 2pm - 4.30pm
01691 839130
joanzorn@tiscali.co.uk
www.cjm.f2s.com
Papa Joe's Model Railway Croxteth Hall and Country Park
Miniature railway for young children
.
0151 233 6910
croxtethcountrypark@liverpool.gov.uk
www.croxteth.co.uk
Portland Basin Museum Ashton under Lyne
Restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse. Trails and activities for children. Picnic tables. Canal boat trips.
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.  Free admission

0161 343 2878
www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/portlandbasin.htm

The Railway Age

Crewe
Signal boxes, miniature passenger railway trips, model railway, outdoor and indoor play areas.
01270 212130
info@therailwayage.co.uk
www.therailwayage.co.uk

Ribble Steam Railway Preston Docklands, Lancashire
Steam train rides for all the family. 1½ mile dock and riverside line.  Interactive museum and workshop. Seasonal family events.
01772 728 800
ribblesteamrailway@gmail.com
www.ribblesteam.org.uk

Royal Air Force Museum

Cosford, Shropshire
Large aviation collection with over 70 historic aircraft. Visitor centre and restaurant. Free entry except during special shows and rallies.
01902 376 200
cosford@rafmuseum.org
www.rafmuseum.org

Rudyard Lake Steam Railway Macclesfield
Steam steam train trip by scenic lake and birthday party packages.
01538 306704
info@rlsr.org

www.rlsr.org

Runcorn Miniature Railway Halton

Town Park, Runcorn
Sundays 1.00- 5.00

Snowdon Railway

Llanberis
Rack and pinion railway climbs to near the summit of Snowdon. Fantastic views to Ireland on a clear day. Special events inc. teddy bears picnic.
0870 458 0033
www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Southport Belle & Southport Marine Lake Southport
Mississippi style paddle steamer on Southport Marine Lake.
Southport Model Railway Village Southport
Model village with miniature landscape and model trains. Buggy friendly paths. teashop, picnic spaces. Rides.
01704 538001
www.southportmodelrailwayvillage.co.uk
Southport Pier Tram Southport Pier
The pier tram goes one mile along the pier to the Pier pavilion.
Springfield Park Rochdale
Model railway in park with children's play area.  Space for games and picnics. Lake/pond with geese/ducks. Football and cricket pitches plus tennis courts.
U-Boat Story Woodchurch
Cross-sectioned German submarine, interactive exhibits.
0151 330 1000
www.uboatstory.co.uk
Walton Hall Park Liverpool
Model boat lake.
www.liverpool.gov.uk

West Kirby Marine Lake

West Kirby
Man-made salt-water lake. Courses in sailing, windsurfing & canoeing. non-sailors can walk with care round edge of lake for great views of Wales.
0151 625 3292

West Lancs Light Railway

Hesketh Bank, Lancashire
Small, friendly narrow gauge steam railway. Special events inc Teddy's Day & Santa Special: kids ride on train and meet Santa.

01772 815881
www.westlancs.org

   
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