Family days out near Southport

77 things to do with kids within 20 miles of Southport, Merseyside, 44 of them free. Nearest first, with prices, opening times, parking and the quietest days to go on each page. Distances are straight-line miles from the town centre.

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Closest to Southport

Adventure Coast Southport under 1 mile · Free entry
Southport Pier under 1 mile · Free entry
Southport Pleasureland under 1 mile · Free entry
Botanic Gardens, Churchtown 2 miles · Free entry
Ainsdale Beach 4 miles · Free entry
WWT Martin Mere 6 miles · Adult £17.10–£19 · Child £11.12–£12.35 · Family £48.11
Fairhaven Lake and Gardens 6 miles · Free entry
Lytham Green and Windmill 6 miles · Free entry
Formby (National Trust) 7 miles · Free entry
Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm 7 miles · Adult £8 · Child £14 · Family £44
Lytham Hall 7 miles · Adult £8 · Child £4 · Family £20
St Annes Beach and Pier 8 miles · Free entry

Free things to do with kids near Southport (44)

Adventure Coast Southport under 1 mile · Free entry
Southport Pier under 1 mile · Free entry
Southport Pleasureland under 1 mile · Free entry
Botanic Gardens, Churchtown 2 miles · Free entry
Ainsdale Beach 4 miles · Free entry
Fairhaven Lake and Gardens 6 miles · Free entry
Lytham Green and Windmill 6 miles · Free entry
Formby (National Trust) 7 miles · Free entry
St Annes Beach and Pier 8 miles · Free entry
Crosby Beach and Another Place 11 miles · Free entry
Stanley Park, Blackpool 12 miles · Free entry
Blackpool Central Pier 12 miles · Free entry
Coral Island, Blackpool 12 miles · Free entry
Worden Park 13 miles · Free entry
Yarrow Valley Country Park 14 miles · Free entry

Garden, Park & Outdoor (26)

Southport Pier under 1 mile · Free entry
Botanic Gardens, Churchtown 2 miles · Free entry
Ainsdale Beach 4 miles · Free entry
Fairhaven Lake and Gardens 6 miles · Free entry
Lytham Green and Windmill 6 miles · Free entry
Formby (National Trust) 7 miles · Free entry
St Annes Beach and Pier 8 miles · Free entry
Crosby Beach and Another Place 11 miles · Free entry
Blackpool Model Village and Gardens 12 miles · Adult £8 · Child £6.50 · Family £26
Stanley Park, Blackpool 12 miles · Free entry
Worden Park 13 miles · Free entry
Yarrow Valley Country Park 14 miles · Free entry
Avenham and Miller Parks, Preston 15 miles · Free entry
Stanley Park and Isla Gladstone Conservatory 15 miles · Free entry
Cuerden Valley Park 15 miles · Free entry
Wyre Estuary Country Park 16 miles · Free entry
Haigh Woodland Park 17 miles · Free entry
Royal Albert Dock 17 miles · Free entry
Birkenhead Park 18 miles · Free entry
Brockholes Nature Reserve 18 miles · Free entry
Sefton Park and Palm House 18 miles · Free entry
Sherdley Park 19 miles · Free entry
Rivington Terraced Gardens and Pike 19 miles · Free entry
Calderstones Park 19 miles · Free entry
Otterspool Promenade 19 miles · Free entry
Arrowe Country Park 19 miles · Free entry

National Museum & Exhibition (17)

Madame Tussauds Blackpool 12 miles · Adult £25 · Child £21 · Family £80
Blackpool Tower 12 miles · Adult £15 · Child £12.50 · Family £55
Anfield Stadium Tour 15 miles · Adult £25 · Child £16 · Family £74
Walker Art Gallery 16 miles · Free entry
Liverpool Central Library 16 miles · Free entry
World Museum Liverpool 16 miles · Free entry
Eureka! Science + Discovery 16 miles · Adult £15 · Child £15 · Family £54
Western Approaches Museum 16 miles · Adult £15 · Child £9 · Family £43
Victoria Gallery and Museum 17 miles · Free entry
Museum of Liverpool 17 miles · Free entry
Williamson Tunnels 17 miles · Adult £6 · Child £4 · Family £18
Merseyside Maritime Museum 17 miles · Free entry
International Slavery Museum 17 miles · Free entry
The Beatles Story 17 miles · Adult £20 · Child £14 · Family £56
U-Boat Story 17 miles · Adult £6 · Child £4 · Family £18
Sudley House 19 miles · Free entry
Fleetwood Museum 19 miles · Adult £4 · Child £0 · Family £7

Play & Activity Centre (11)

Sandcastle Waterpark 11 miles · Adult £25.50–£27.50 · Child £16.50–£27.50 · Family £84
Clip 'n Climb Blackpool 12 miles · Adult £13 · Child £13 · Family £52
Flip Out Aintree 12 miles · Adult £10 · Child £10 · Family £40
Flip Out Preston 15 miles · Adult £10 · Child £10 · Family £40
TeamSport Go Karting Preston 16 miles · Adult £30 · Child £27 · Family £110
Hollywood Bowl Liverpool Edge Lane 17 miles · Adult £10 · Child £10 · Family £40
Flip Out Liverpool City Centre 17 miles · Adult £10 · Child £10 · Family £40
Clip 'n Climb Liverpool 17 miles · Adult £13 · Child £13 · Family £52
Ninja Warrior UK Liverpool 17 miles · Adult £12 · Child £12 · Family £48
Go Ape Rivington 18 miles · Adult £36.95 · Child £36.95 · Family £147.80
TeamSport Go Karting Liverpool 18 miles · Adult £30 · Child £27 · Family £110

Castle & Historic Landmark (9)

Lytham Hall 7 miles · Adult £8 · Child £4 · Family £20
Fort Perch Rock and New Brighton 14 miles · Adult £3 · Child £2 · Family £9
Astley Hall 15 miles · Free entry
Croxteth Hall and Country Park 15 miles · Free entry
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral 17 miles · Free entry
Liverpool Cathedral 17 miles · Free entry
Birkenhead Priory 18 miles · Free entry
Hoghton Tower 19 miles · Adult £10 · Child £6 · Family £28
Samlesbury Hall 19 miles · Free entry

Theme Park (5)

Adventure Coast Southport under 1 mile · Free entry
Southport Pleasureland under 1 mile · Free entry
Blackpool Pleasure Beach 10 miles · Adult £30–£60 · Child £30–£60 · Family £128
Blackpool Central Pier 12 miles · Free entry
Coral Island, Blackpool 12 miles · Free entry

Zoo & Safari Park (5)

WWT Martin Mere 6 miles · Adult £17.10–£19 · Child £11.12–£12.35 · Family £48.11
Farmer Ted's Adventure Farm 7 miles · Adult £8 · Child £14 · Family £44
Blackpool Zoo 12 miles · Adult £21.99 · Child £17.99 · Family £71.99
Knowsley Safari Park 17 miles · Adult £26 · Child £24.50 · Family £101
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm 17 miles · Free entry

Holiday Resort & Staycation Park (2)

Ribby Hall Village 10 miles · Family £450
Haven Marton Mere Holiday Village 11 miles · Family £300

Aquarium & Marine Centre (1)

SEA LIFE Blackpool 12 miles · Adult £14 · Child £14 · Family £56

Heritage Railway & Transport (1)

Mersey Ferries River Explorer Cruise 17 miles · Adult £13 · Child £8 · Family £38