Schools out for summer! That means one thing…family summer holidays are on the horizon and your kids will be hounding you for fun things to do over the coming weeks.

Well don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We have compiled a list of fun and exciting things worth doing throughout the summer season:

Liverpool

Unleash your inner ninja at the Ninja Warrior course

Are you and your family big Ninja Warrior fans?

Well now you have the chance to become a Ninja Warrior expert and experience the course yourself with the Ninja Warrior course at Speke!

You can expect to encounter the dueling podiums, take on the world famous Warped Wall and various tricky and fun obstacles throughout.

There is also a Mini Ninjas soft play area for younger children to also enjoy and experience the fun of Ninja Warrior.

Open dates and times: From 22nd July to 30th August, Ninja Warrior are offering ’ Warrior Summer School’ children aged 4+ priced at £15.00 per person

For a normal 1 hour Ninja Session, the obstacle course is open throughout the whole of the summer season, with prices at £13.95 (children aged 4+) per person

For more information and to book online, please click here.

Make a big splash at Splash Art

Splash Art is an interactive art studio, giving visitors of all ages the opportunity to express themselves through various styles of art.

Guests are encouraged to get messy, get creative and celebrate their joy with this unique art experience on offer! At the end of the 1 hour slot, guests will be given the opportunity to take home their own unique work of art.

There are various fun experiences available from Splash Art Experience to the Splatter Experience and a Sip and Paint experience. Family bookings are available if you want to make it a fun family day out.

Open dates and times: Open throughout the summer (closed on Monday and Tuesday)

Event costs: Group Bookings (£40.00 per person), Family Bookings (from £120.00, includes 2 adults and 2 children), Sip and Paint (£30.00), Splatter Experience (£30.00), Splash Art Experience (£42.50), Splash Art Experience – Neon (£47.50)

For more information about this unique experience, the various course available and to book online, please click here.

Take your fun to the MAX at Gravity Max this summer

Maximum fun to be had at Gravity Max this summer!

At the heart of Liverpool One, Gravity Max is THE entertainment venue for visitors of Liverpool, providing plenty of fun with activities, music, food and drinks on offer!

Activities available throughout each floor includes: E-Karting, AR bowling, immersive game boxes, arcades, crazy golf and more!

Open times:
Sunday-Thursday: 8:30am-11pm
Friday-Saturday: 8:30am-12:30am

Prices may vary depending on what activity you are looking to book. More information can be found here.

Have a roaring good time at Knowsley Safari Park

Knowsley Safari Park have a whole host of fun events available for families of all ages to enjoy throughout the summer, including: The Gruffalo (21st July), Dinosaurs (22nd – 26th July and 29th July – 2nd August), Bubblefest (4th August and 18th August) and The Realm (19th August – 30th August), just to name a few!

While you enjoy your visit to the safari, why not take the foot safari or safari drive to get up close and personal with many of your favourite animals including lions, rhinos and baboons.

Prices vary depending on the activities and events you wish to book. More information can be found here.

Learn more about the history of Liverpool at the Maritime Museum

Learn more about Liverpool and the deep history around the famous city by visiting the Merseyside Maritime Museum!

There are various educational and fun exhibitions on throughout the Maritime Museum, including: Titanic and Liverpool, The Old Dock Tour, Life on Board,  On the Waterfront the Seized! Gallery. Entry is free of charge for visitors.

The museum is suitable for families of all ages, with there being something for everyone to enjoy during your visit.

Open times:

Open every day at 10am-5pm during the summer holidays

More information can be found here.

Manchester

Bright Lights, Big Fun at the Trafford Centre

A giant beach and splash park are returning to The Trafford Centre this summer along with its popular fairground.

Bright Lights, Big Fun features a massive 600 square metre beach outside The Great Hall, a giant splash park equipped with multiple water jets and fairground rides for kids of all ages.

Bright Lights, Big Fun runs from July 26 to September 1, opening daily from 12pm to 8pm. Entry costs £2.50 plus booking fees, or £3.50 on the gate. Ride tokens are sold separately at £1 each. Pre-booking is recommended via the website here.

A giant beach and splash park are coming to the Trafford Centre throughout the summer!

Bright Lights, Big Fun boasts an impressive 600 square metre beach outside The Great Hall, a giant splash park which includes multiple water jets and exciting fairground rides for families of all ages to experience and enjoy.

Why not pop over  and enjoy this unique experience arriving in Manchester later this month.

Open dates:

26th July – 1st September, 12pm-8pm every day

For more information and to book tickets online, please click here.

Release Your Inner Child At The Hot Wheels City Experience

Do you have Hot Wheels fanatics in your family? Then you need to take them to the Hot Wheels City Experience this summer!

An interactive event that celebrates the legendary toy cars arrives in Manchester for the first time this summer and make its European debut throughout August and September.

Fans of all generations will enjoy this unique and educational experience and is sure to make it an unbelievable family day out. Throughout the event there will be game zones, playgrounds, labs and an immersive museum to visit.

Opening dates:

13th August – 12th September

Event costs:
Ticket prices start from £27.50 for adults and £22.50 for children

More information about the event and ticket prices, please click here.

Learn more about your favourite superhero at Batman Unmasked

Is Batman your favourite superhero?

An hugely exciting exhibition dedicated to Batman is coming to Manchester this summer, promising fans who visit the opportunity to experience the Batman world like never before.

Throughout, fans will be given the opportunity to explore and discover a deep collection of original props, costumes and more from Warner Bros. films based around the caped crusader ranging from the original  Batman movie back in 1989 where Michael Keaton starred as Batman, all the way to the most recent outing from Robert Pattinson in The Batman in 2022.

Visitors will also be given a free-flow comic book at the end of your visit and also the chance to take part in the gaming area, as well as check out the merchandise retail store.

Open dates:

Open now (daily) until 25th August

Event prices:

Adults - £24.50
Children – starts from £12.00

For more information about this unique event, please click here. 

Other

Monkey around at London Zoo

Monkey around at the London Zoo

Who doesn’t love the zoo? The London Zoo has a mixture of animals on offer to see, from favourites like monkeys, elephants, and giraffes to the aquarium, it has it all. You will get lost for hours on end in this animal kingdom.

For more information and ticket prices, please click here.

Experience the ultimate family day out at Drayton Manor Resort

If you’re a thrill seeker or just want to enjoy a family day out on the rides, Drayton Manor Resort is sure to meet your every need. From family favourties such as The Carousel and The Pirate Ship to full throttle rides like Shockwave and Maelstrom, it has it all.

However, should you wish to take a break and relax from the thrilling rides, why not check out the 15-acre zoo on offer throughout the resort. There are a wide variety of animals from various continents around the world, including tigers, meerkats and monkeys!

There are also educational talks, different workshops, events and activities for people of all ages to experience and enjoy. If you are considering staying overnight in order to experience everything on offer, you will be happy to hear there is a hotel onsite, with over 150 rooms available.

Open times:

Drayon Manor Resort is open daily throughout the summer

Resort costs:

Prices vary from day tickets to two-day entry and overnight stay

For more information about what rides and attractions are on offer and to book tickets online, please click here.

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