Days Out and Meals Out Free & Low Cost

The Lymm Railway is a lovely walk along an old disused railway line in Altrincham. Perfect for bikes and pushchairs with places to stop off for a bite to at.

A small airport in Manchester with a viewing area to watch small planes and helicopters take off and land. Free to visit.

At Marbury Country Park just outside of Northwich, you can wander along the mere or explore the arboretum and community orchard. There is a children's play area, picnic area and a coffee van

Mayfield Park is just minutes from Piccadilly Station in Manchester. It is a pleasant surprise in the urban city to find this 6.5 acre green park with trees, shrubs and the most amazing children's playground.

The Millennium Walkway is a spectacular structure you can marvel at while on a walk through the Goytside Meadows Nature reserve with a waterfalls and woodland to explore.

Old Pale Hill is an interesting walk with both history and great views. It isn't a long walk but a bit of a challenge as it is climbing a hill to get to the top.

Pennington Flash is one of the jewels in the crown of Wigan Borough. With a Beautiful Lake, Walks around the Nature Reserve, an amazing Adventure Playground and a Cafe.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Utkinton, near Tarporley, Rose Farm Shop prides itself on being a genuine farm shop and a real farm too. With a cafe and animals to meet too.

Rudyard Lake is a scenic reservoir in the Staffordshire Moorlands, owned by the Canal & River Trust and managed by Rudyard Lake Ltd. You can enjoy walking, fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing and more

Sandy Lane Park is situated upon the banks of the River Dee, approximately 2.5 miles east of Chester city centre and includes Sandy Lane Aqua Park and a Children's play area.

Explore 250 years of innovations and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the world on a visit to the Science and Industry Museum.

Ice cream parlour serving up sweet treats with a children's play area and Maize Maze