Things to do with kids in Warrington
203 family venues across Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn and Lymm, 110 of them free, plus 39 upcoming events.
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Family events coming up in Warrington
The Nutcracker (Crown Ballet)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 · Parr Hall · From £24 (exc. booking fee & restoration levy)
North West Toy & Utility Society Open ShowSat, 14 Nov 2026 · Sutton Leisure Centre · See websiteYuletide: A Glittering Winter Adventure at Tatton ParkSat, 14 Nov 2026 · Tatton Park Gardens · Child £11.50 off-peak / £14 peak (book online)
Santa Express at High Legh Miniature RailwaySat, 14 Nov 2026 · High Legh Miniature Railway · Train ride £3; Santa grotto £5 per child (small treat included)
Christmas at Gulliver's (Santa's Grotto & North Pole Express)Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · Gulliver's World Theme Park · Packages from £28 (Smasher); off-peak North Pole Express from £12Zoology Club with Animal Teach at Norton PriorySat, 14 Nov 2026 · Norton Priory Museum & Gardens · £14 per child
The Magic Lamp: Winter Light Trail at BentsFri, 20 Nov 2026 · Bents Garden & Home (The Hidden Garden) · Adults £18.95–£23.95, children (2–16) £12.95–£17.95 (book online)
Christmas at Dunham Massey light trailFri, 20 Nov 2026 · Dunham Massey (National Trust) · Child (3–16) £13–£19, under-3s free; family tickets from £44. Parking £8 (free for NT members who reserve)
A Trail of Tails: Christmas in the House at Dunham MasseyFri, 20 Nov 2026 · Dunham Massey (National Trust) · Included with whole-property admission (adult £20, child 5-17 £10, family 2+2 £50); NT members freeSt Helens Artisan MarketSat, 21 Nov 2026 · Church Square · Free
Emergency on Planet Earth: The Cost of PollutionSat, 21 Nov 2026 · Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Free
The Fight For Clean AirSat, 21 Nov 2026 · Warrington Museum & Art Gallery · Free
Comes to you in Warrington
Entertainers, mobile services and organisers who cover Warrington — no venue to visit, they come to you or run events near you.
Parks and playgrounds in Warrington
Libraries in Warrington
Farms and farm parks in Warrington
Skate parks in Warrington
Soft play centres in Warrington
Leisure centres in Warrington
Bewsey and Dallam Community HubWA5 0DY · Mixed (some free sessions)
Birchwood Community HubWA3 7PQ · Mixed (some free sessions)
Broomfields Leisure CentreWA4 3AE · Mixed (some free sessions)
Great Sankey Neighbourhood HubWA5 3AA · Mixed (some free sessions)
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood HubWA2 8HE · Mixed (some free sessions)
Halton Leisure CentreWA8 7AQ · Mixed (some free sessions)
Family hubs in Warrington
Family attractions in Warrington
Cake shops and home bakers in Warrington
Markets, fairs and shows in Warrington
- Merseyside Gundog ClubWA9 5AU
- North West Toy & Utility SocietyWA9 5AU
Maghull & Merseyside Canine SocietyWA9 5AU
Lymm FestivalWA13 · Varies by event
Lymm Historic Transport DayWA13
Royal Cheshire County ShowWA16 0HJ · Advance saver (ends Feb): adult £30/day, child 5-17 £12/day, family (2+2) £75/day; two-day adult £55, child £22.50, fami
Nature walks and woods in Warrington
Museums and galleries in Warrington
Catalyst Science Discovery CentreWA8 0DF · Adult £11.50; Child £9.50; concession £9.50; under-3 free; 1:1 carer free. Annual pass upgrade available. Workshop add-on £2.75 per person.
The World of GlassWA10 1BX · Free
Warrington Museum & Art GalleryWA1 1JB · Free
North West Museum of Road TransportWA10 1DU · Adult £7.50; accompanied children under 16 free (max 4 per adult); disabled visitor £7.50 with one carer free
Knutsford Heritage CentreWA16 6ED
Lewis Carroll Centre, All Saints DaresburyWA4 4AE