Summer doesn't have to be expensive
Affordable fun in Staffordshire, Cheshire & beyond
Let’s be honest, no one has an unlimited money pot. So if you are like me, and love to get out of the house during the school hols, I’ve put together a useful guide featuring plenty of FREE and AFFORDABLE attractions to keep the kids busy regardless of the weather.
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Free (or low cost) outdoor entry
Glebe Farm, Astbury
The Playground at Blakemere Village, Northwich
Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
You can expect to see Alpacas, Donkeys, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Horses and Ponies, Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Parakeets – and the occasional surprise! There is also a great park here too!
Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
The Playground at Blakemere Village, Northwich
Bents Garden Centre, Warrington
Our adventure play area is aimed at little ones between the ages of 3 and 10. And positioned right next door to our outside decking area it’s the perfect place to enjoy a coffee and cake whilst keeping an eye on the little ones. Our beach is back and in a brand new location. It's now undercover right next door to Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf* and the Golf Cafe. *Please note that the adventure golf is a paid for attraction
The Playground at Blakemere Village, Northwich
The Playground at Blakemere Village, Northwich
Gruffalo Sculptures and Zog Activity Trail at Delamere Forest
During sunny days families will love the FREE children’s playground. Let your little ones run wild.
Gruffalo Sculptures and Zog Activity Trail at Delamere Forest
Gruffalo Sculptures and Zog Activity Trail at Delamere Forest
Gruffalo Sculptures and Zog Activity Trail at Delamere Forest
If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump in to Gruffalo and his friends from Julia Donaldson's classic story. You can also get ready to join Zog on his latest forest adventure with a brand-new family activity trail and free app!
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Ellesmere Port
Gruffalo Sculptures and Zog Activity Trail at Delamere Forest
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Ellesmere Port
Our new play area has been customised to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for our younger visitors, featuring in-ground trampolines, slides, climbing towers and more! Whether your child loves to climb, jump, crawl or slide they’ll find plenty to keep them entertained.
Runway Visitor Park, Manchester
Gruffalo Sculptures and Zog Activity Trail at Delamere Forest
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Ellesmere Port
A great day out for all the family, the Runway Visitor Park is one of the North West's most popular outdoor attractions. Adjacent to the busy runways of Manchester Airport, the park’s raised viewing area means you can stand literally just a few metres away from the planes as they go past. Entry to the site is free however there are parking charges.
Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme
National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Amongst the park, there are plenty of attractions including: an aviary, a sandpit with a water pump, a rose and sensory garden, a miniature railway* and plenty of open space!
*entry to the railway is free but a small donation is welcomed
Central Forest Park, Hanley
National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Central Forest Park is a beautiful green space in the heart of the city. It provides facilities for walking, cycling, dog walking, informal sports, and skateboarding. The grassland provides an important home for insects, birds, and unusual plants, while carboniferous fossils can be found in the loose shale of the pit mound. Central Forest Park is next to the City Centre, and has the Stoke Skate Plaza - Europe's largest street style skate park. There is also a safari-themed adventure play area and boulders to climb!
National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
The National Memorial Arboretum has something for all ages, from outdoor trails and holiday activities, to leisurely strolls that can end at one of our children's play areas. Entry to the site is free however there are small parking charges.
Bobbys Ice Cream Parlour, Stoke-on-Trent
Bobbys Ice Cream Parlour, Stoke-on-Trent
National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
Free sandpit
Free- meet the animals (alpaca, goat, piglets, donkey, micropigs
Free - indoor soft play for under 2's,
£ - ice cream, cakes and delicious food!
Congleton Paddling Pool, Cheshire
Bobbys Ice Cream Parlour, Stoke-on-Trent
Congleton Paddling Pool, Cheshire
Congleton Paddling Pool is an outdoor paddling and wading pool designed for under 11s. The Paddling Pool is open in the summer months (please see website for dates).
Affordable Indoor Fun
Butterflies Wonderland, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Wild Woods @ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Wild Woods @ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Plenty of things to do to keep the little ones entertained with a sensory room, soft play, pretend play, outdoor area, crafting and pottery painting, there is so much fun to be had. £3 entry which is redeemable on crafting activities. Don't forget to check out their weekly timetables and events.
Wild Woods @ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Wild Woods @ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Wild Woods @ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
FREE -
Our new summer exhibition, ‘Wild Woods’ is now open! This exhibition will take you through a year in the life of a woodland – look out for a slithering snake, a wise owl and a tiny mouse. Dress up as your favourite animal or read a book in the secret woodland den and much more! Free entry.
Come Into Play, Stone
Wild Woods @ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Nantwich Museum, Nantwich
Come Into Play continues to offer a unique play area with bespoke timber structures mirroring outdoor play. Hence our theme of ‘Bringing the Outdoors Indoors’. We are Staffordshire’s favourite indoor play centre, promising hours of family fun and entertainment.
Nantwich Museum, Nantwich
Vue Cinema, Newcastle -under-Lyme & Cheshire Oaks
Nantwich Museum, Nantwich
FREE AUGUST EVENTS
7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 August between 11-3pm
Have fun with printing at this drop-in workshop. Arts, crafts and trails for the family.
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Hanley
Vue Cinema, Newcastle -under-Lyme & Cheshire Oaks
Vue Cinema, Newcastle -under-Lyme & Cheshire Oaks
There are lots for families to do with gallery interactives, trails and family activity packs that bring the collections to life and create a fun adventure around the museum.
Vue Cinema, Newcastle -under-Lyme & Cheshire Oaks
Vue Cinema, Newcastle -under-Lyme & Cheshire Oaks
Vue Cinema, Newcastle -under-Lyme & Cheshire Oaks
Our Mini Morning sessions give both adults and kids the chance to experience big screen entertainment for a very small price. Both adults and children pay from £2.49/€2.99 per ticket.
World of Wedgwood
Bee Amazed at Affinity Outlet
Bee Amazed at Affinity Outlet
On weekends, school holidays and Fridays we open our Decorating Studio for both adults and children to get creative with pottery painting! Choose from a range of shapes and sizes including hanging decorations, pots, vases, lanterns, animals and even unicorns (subject to availability). A deposit of £2.50 per participant is taken at the time of booking, free supervising adult tickets can be selected, but this is limited to two per booking. Items start from £4.50
Bee Amazed at Affinity Outlet
Bee Amazed at Affinity Outlet
Bee Amazed at Affinity Outlet
From 22 July - 1 September Looking for a fun and educational summer experience? Look no further than Affinity! Our summer activities are packed with exciting and engaging events, all for FREE! Here's what you can expect:
Master the Maze
Character Meet & Greet (Fridays only)
Giant Colouring Wall
Wildlife Discovery
Relaxation Zone
Photo Opportunities
Themed Flooring Fun
Soft Play Area
Upcoming family events
Don't forget to check out upcoming family events for more wonderful fun in Staffordshire, Cheshire and beyond.
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