Cheap family days out: The North
The Quays, Manchester
These redeveloped quays have loads to offer for a family day out. The Quays covers a square mile and has something for everyone including museums, galleries, shopping and sports activities. One goodtoknow family visited The Quays recently and had a great day out - here's Alex and Mackenzie Barrett at the Imperial War Museum North.
Price:
You'll have to pay an entrance fee for most of the attractions - but the Imperial War Museum North has free entry. Parking is only free for the first hour.
Contact details
Visit: www.thequays.org.uk
Tel: Salford tourist information centre: 0161 848 8601
Walton Hall Gardens, Cheshire
With picnic areas, a variety of wildlife, a free children's zoo, heritage centre and outdoor games - it's the perfect family day out!
Price:
Free, except for pay and display car park
Contact details
Visit: aboutbritain.com/WaltonHallGardens
Tel: 01925 601 617
Centre for Life, Newcastle
A museum to 'inspire curiosity and encourage you to question and uncover new things about life'. Lots of interactive displays and shows to keep the kids entertained.
Price:
Family ticket - £19.95
Contact details
Visit: life.org.uk
Museum of Science and History, Manchester
A free museum that's currently running the Mars Quest exhibition, a special feature that focuses on the red planet
Entrance to this marvellous museum is free and it is . 0161 833 0027, www.msim.org.uk .
Price:
Free!
Contact details:
Visit: msim.org.uk
Tel: 0161 833 0027
National Railway Museum, York
Another free musuem which is great for kids that have a big love of trains and transport.
Price:
Free!
Contact details:
Visit: nhm.org.uk
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By Charlotte Gunn
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