Things To Do In Liverpool With Kids

Spring City is located on the Brunswick Docks and is Liverpool’s first trampoline park. Housing an obnoxious number of trampolines, basketball nets and dodgeball courts (suitable for children over 4 years of age), this is a dream for children who enjoy their adrenaline rush through physical activity. The spring city also gives away cool souvenirs and free passes and is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Opening times are 10 am- 7 pm on Fridays and 10 am-5 pm on the weekends.

A visit to the World Museum doesn’t require tickets and visitors can explore and engage their minds in the huge range of treasures from around the world, displayed across five floors. This family-focused museum also houses a planetarium and organizes hands-on activities and special workshops throughout the year. From ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Anglo- Saxon antiquities to origins of world cultures, physical sciences and natural history, this museum have loads to offer. The World Museum is open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am- 6 pm.

The Climbing Hanger is perfect for children as they like to climb at this age. This Hanger is for children aged between 4-7 and offers a beginners climbing wall, along with climbing classes taken by a professional instructor. Apart from this, the Climbing Hanger also houses a pirate ship and has crawling tunnels and slides for the children to explore. The children must be supervised by their parents at all times.

This museum exhibits Liverpool’s seafaring past, houses several trails and organises free events that children can take part in. An exhibition explaining Liverpool’s role in the story of the Titanic, the city’s hidden history beneath the docks, stories of seafarers and their lives at the sea, and lastly a gallery displaying intriguing items seized by Customs officers throughout the years are a few of the most interesting exhibits that children will enjoy at the Maritime Museum.

The Knowsley Safari is the solution for parents of children who are animal lovers and want to witness their favourite animals walking around in all their glory. A drive around the park will allow you to witness some majestic wild animals that fascinate children, such as lions and giraffes, from close proximity. The park can also be explored by driving around in your own vehicle. The park is open 7 days a week from 10:30 am-3:30 pm.

The Museum of Liverpool celebrates the history of the city along with its pop culture heroes, be it music or sports. It houses a play zone for the kids, as well as a pool gallery where they can splash water on each other and have fun. The museum is open on all days except Mondays from 10 am-6 pm.

A family-friendly attraction located on the docks of Liverpool that features a floating course of inflatable slides and climbing obstacles for children of ages 6 and above. Visit this and beat the heat during a sunny day by splashing your way through the exciting aqua-adventure park.

Considered to be one of the finest art galleries in Europe, this gallery houses activity rooms where children can try their hand at creating masterpieces. From puppet shows to beautiful storybooks, the gallery offers several activities for children’s entertainment. The gallery also has hidden treasures that children can explore by following a range of trails. In short, a visit to this gallery should be a no-brainer for your list of Things to Do in Liverpool with kids.

No visit to Liverpool is complete without a tour of the famous Anfield stadium. Choose from a wide variety of tours offered by the venue to learn about the history of Liverpool FC and mesmerize your children with the unique opportunity to visit the dressing rooms and Player’s tunnel.

This recent addition to the list of Things to Do in Liverpool with kids managed to gain popularity with its giant inflatable obstacle course on the water in front of the Duke’s Dock of the Liverpool waterfront. Children of ages 6 and above can have a blast at this site with the inflatable slides, trampolines and rafts. The Adventure dock is open for the month of April-October.

This site involves hands-on activities where kids can let their imagination run wild. From a construction area to a science area, the space offers ample facilities using which children can spend their time creatively. The Imagine That! Space is open on Fridays and Weekends in the month of September and requires advance booking.

Another adventure park that should be on your itinerary if you are a parent looking for exciting Things to Do in Liverpool with kids, the Ninja Warrior comprises of supervised physical activity inspired by the popular television programme Ninja Warrior UK. The adventure park allows children to embrace their Ninja Skills and has activities in store for all age groups, along with gift vouchers and high-quality merchandise. The park is open from 9 am- 8 pm on Mondays to Thursdays, and 9 am- 9pm on Fridays and weekends. Visitors need to pre-book their sessions.