11 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Lancashire (Updated 2025)
Ahoy there money-savvy adventurers.
If you're looking for a fun and free day out then check out these things to do with the kids in Lancashire. Whether it's meeting the horses at Penny Farm, or letting off steam at Worden Park, there's options here to suit all ages, whatever the weather.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Lucy
A traditional park, with an Adventure Playground, and a lovely place for a short walk around ornamental gardens, or around the woods. you can also pay to play crazy golf, soft play, £1 for the splash park, and more.
A small animal farm with goats, sheep and chickens to say hello to. There's also a playground with dens, wicker teepees, and wooden tractors, slide and swings.
An amazing park run by a charity with a sand and water themed area, a skate park, playfit equipment (12+), a toddler park, mud kitchen, a teen area, BMX park (12+), MUGA, ampitheatre, woodland walks and more.
A beautiful nature reserve set in 250 acres, with an iconic floating visitor village. There's a natural adventure playground including a climbing forest. Check whats on including pram walks, nature tots, and xplorer challenge.
Home to over 60 horses, you can walk around the undercover barn area, find out about the ones undergoing rehabilitation, and go on a farm walk with 'Dale's Trails'. Open 11 - 3 wednesdays and weekends, entry is free but booking is essential.
Open since 1874, the museum houses a rich and diverse collection including fine art, Egyptology, natural history, and social history. See what's on, including free arts and crafts on saturdays.
60 hectares of meadows woods and fields, and a recently refurbished Worden Hall. There's a playground, historic gardens, a hedge maze, an arboretum, and a model railway (check if it's open).
Currently closed until April, check out the visitor centre where you can visit a Victorian schoolroom, Edwardian bathroom, and weaver's dwelling. Find out how cotton was made and have a go at weaving. There's a kids corner, trails and quizzes and a working model fairground.
A 700 acre park with various walks, cafe, information centre and playground. Check out the reservoir, weir and fish pass from the viewing platform,
A museum, art gallery, and library blended together. It's currently closed, while it's being revamped in a "Harris your place" project. Check the website to see further details.
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