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	Beeston Castle	Beeston Ruined medieval fortress with spectacular views. Great for exploring and picnics. Steep uphill walk. Free kids activity sheet. Special events. 01829 260464 (general enquiries) 0870 333 1181 (events) www.english-heritage.org.uk/northwest
	Calderstones Park	Mossley Hill Very attractive park with ornamental gardens,1000 year old oak tree, maze, bog garden, play area, tennis courts & lake. Cafe. Neolithic Calderstones. 0151 225 4877
	Clwedog Valley & Trail	Wrexham Walking trail & picnic spots. Nant Mill Visitor Centre and Minera lead mines. Giant reconstruction of a mole tunnel, complete with worms! Children's play area, easily accessible stream and picnic site. mineraleadmines@wrexham.gov.uk countryparks@wrexham.gov.uk www.wrexham.gov.uk
	Delamere Forest Park	Delamere Extensive woods with walking trails, picnic spots, lakes. Seasonal events inc. Xmas tree sales & Santa's grotto. 01606 889792 www.forestry.gov.uk/ northwestengland
	Formby Point	Formby Formby beach, dunes, red squirrels, woodland walks, natterjack toads 01704 878591 formby@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrusst.org.uk
	Greenfield Valley Heritage Park	Greenfield near Holywell Country park with easy walks round woods and millponds. Abbey ruins. Picnic areas. Also Heritage Park Farm Museum with animals to touch, adventure playground, shop and cafe. 01352 714172 info@greenfieldvalley.com www.greenfieldvalley.com
	Hare Hill Park	Rochdale Early years park for little ones and junior play area. Skate/bike park, library with under-5s story time. Picnic areas. Children's' fun events in school holidays. www.friendsofharehillpark.co.uk
	Heaton Park	Manchester Large park with animal centre, cafe & stately home. Orienteering course, boating lake, bike hire, football pitches, angling, golf, pitch & put. Regular family events. Horse riding. Play area. 0161 773 1085 heatonpark@manchester.gov.uk www.heatonpark.org.uk
	Ness Botanic Gardens	Ness Botanical garden noted for all season colour & striking rhododendrons. Visitor centre, exhibitions, events and children's play area. Picnics. 0151 353 0123 nessgds@liv.ac.uk www.nessgardens.org.uk
	Rivacre Valley Country Park	Ellesmere Port Woodlands with wild flowers & bluebells in spring. Brook with kingfishers. Picnic in meadow. Visitor centre. Special events. 0151 357 1991 www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
	Rocher Vale	Medlock Valley, Ashton under Lyne Riverbanks, woodland, heathland and rocky outcrops. Great family picnic spot. 0161 330 9613 www.tameside.gov.uk/countryside/medlock
	Shakerley Mere	Shakerely Lake with good even path suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Picnic areas. Day fishing permits. 01270 764773 www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
	Timbersbrook Picnic Area	Congleton Wooded and open grassy areas on site of a former dyeing and bleaching works. Mill pool. Nearby steep climb to the top of The Cloud for views over the Cheshire plain and back towards Bosley Minn. 01260 297237 rangerservice@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
	Walton Hall Gardens & Children's Zoo	Higher Walton, Warrington Heritage Centre, kids' zoo. pitch & putt, crazy golf, formal gardens. Play area and picnic area. See website for special events. 01925 601617 waltonhall@warrington.gov.uk www.waltonhallandgardens.com
	Wirral Country Park	Thurstaston Country & coastal walks, cycle rides, bird watching, nature trail. Beach. Visitor Centre with nature info. Family activities, picnic and BBQ sites. Cafe. 0151 648 4371 www.wirral.gov.uk/er

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