Things To Do With Kids In And Around Liverpool

Merseyrail Family Tickets | Available from any Merseyrail booking office

Enjoying a family day out in and around Liverpool is child's play with a Merseyrail family ticket. For just £10, five family members can travel off-peak to destinations in Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire.

Sefton Park | Aigburth

Catch the train to St. Michael's with your newly-bought Merseyrail family ticket and feed the ducks in Sefton Park. Next, give the kids a chance to let off steam in true  swashbuckling style as they go mad in its pirate-themed play area. You could even see if you can spot a turtle swimming around in the boating lake.

http://liverpool.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-events/parks-and-greenspaces/sefton-park/

Midday Midsummer by Tony Whitehead

Gelato | Lark Lane, Aigburth

Summer is round the corner so take a wander down the bohemian environs of Lark Lane to Gelato for one of their artisan ice creams. The award-winning flavours include all your favourites like strawberry and mint choc chip but this isn't just for children...treat yourself to the G&T sorbet and go straight to heaven.

http://www.larklaneguide.com/gelato/

Gelato at Lark Lane

Yellow Sub | Dempster Buildings, Atlantic Way, Brunswick Business Park

Hop on the train to Brunswick for some serious adventure come rain or shine. Yellow Sub is a fun-packed play centre with the biggest play frame in the area. It also serves up delicious home-baked cookies and cakes as well as a range of pizzas, burgers and wraps making it the perfect place for a spot of family-friendly lunch too.

http://www.yellowsub.co.uk/

Yellow Sub Play Centre

Ferry 'Cross The Mersey | Pier Head

Head back into the city centre and get off the train at Moorfields or James Street. From there, it's just a 5-10 minute walk to the Pier Head where you can treat your kids to a ride on the Mersey Ferry. Enjoy unmissable views of the city and the fresh air in your face.

http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx

Ferry ‘Cross The Mersey

Tate Liverpool | Albert Dock

Back on dry land, have a walk round Albert Dock. Explore a whole galaxy of art when you pick up a free rocket backpack from the ground floor reception area of Tate Liverpool. There are six backpacks to borrow, filled with arty activities that will have your kids investigating every corner of the gallery and, who knows, developing an interest in the artworks displayed there.

http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-liverpool

Cathy Wilkes