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Gulliver's World is a theme park in Warrington, loosely based on the world of Lilliput from Gulliver's Travels. It is split into themed areas including Western World, Safari Kingdom, Land of Oz, Smuggler's Wharf and Lost World. Rides such as The Antelope, Desperado Drop and Apache Falls sit alongside play areas, both indoors and outdoors, designed for children between 2 and 13.

Tip: The website says booking tickets early can save money, so check online before you go.

Knowsley Safari is a safari park in Prescot, Merseyside, set in the parkland of Knowsley Hall. The main event is the 5-mile Safari Drive, where you travel in your own vehicle past animals such as African lions, southern white rhinos, Bactrian camels, European bison and olive baboons. There is a bypass around the baboons if you would rather keep them away from your car.

Tip: Book online in advance, as tickets are cheaper that way and online booking is essential.

Adventure Coast Southport is a family theme park on Marine Drive in Southport, Merseyside. It ran as Southport Pleasureland until 2024 and rebranded in 2025. Locals still call it the "Southport fair" or "funfair". The park is split into four themed lands: Pirate Cove, Viking Landing, Cartoon Boardwalk and Steampunk Bay.

Tip: It is a seasonal park and was closed for the 2026 season, with reopening stated for 2027, so check it is open before you travel. For satnav, enter "Marine Drive" or "Esplanade" rather than the postcode.

Pleasure Beach Resort, long known as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, is an amusement park on Blackpool's South Shore. It was founded in 1896 and sits right along the promenade. Rollercoasters are the main draw, with ten to ride. The Big One was once the tallest and steepest in the world, and is still the longest in Europe.

Tip: Check the official calendar for opening days and times before you go, and book eTickets online ahead of your visit.

Chester Zoo is a conservation charity and one of the UK's largest zoos, covering 130 acres with over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species. You can explore over 10 indoor habitats, including the UK's largest tropical biodome, and walk through the lemur area to get close to the troop. The Monsoon Forest habitat and award-winning gardens add plenty more to see.

Tip: Book online in advance to save on gate prices, and parking in the zoo car park is free.

Liverpool Cathedral is the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain, and one of the longest in the world. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and built between 1904 and 1978, it is a Grade I listed building. Inside, the vast space is made for wandering, with large-scale art installations and family activities alongside daily worship services.

Tip: There is an on-site car park off Upper Duke Street, and you don't need to book, but check opening hours first as parts can close for events.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King is England's largest Catholic cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool. Locally nicknamed "Paddy's Wigwam" or "The Mersey Funnel", it was designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd and built between 1962 and 1967. The Grade I listed building is circular and tent-like, with a lantern tower of stained glass and a crown of pinnacles on top.

Tip: Check the cathedral's website for service times before you go, as parts of the building may be in use for worship.

St George's Hall is a Grade I listed Neoclassical building in the centre of Liverpool, opposite Lime Street railway station. It was designed to hold concert halls and law courts under one roof, and the exterior is a big part of the appeal.

Tip: The main entrance is in the centre of the east façade, reached by a wide flight of steps.