Family fun
Families heading out and about in West
Lancashire will never be short of something to see and do.
Take a ride
behind a historic steam locomotive at the West Lancashire Light Railway
(external link).
The Railway is open every Sunday and Bank Holiday between Easter
and the end of October and special Santa trains run on three days
in December.
Outdoor types will be in their element at
Leisure Lakes (external
link), Mere Brow near Tarleton. The wide open spaces
surrounding the caravan and camping park provide a venue for
windsurfing, mountain biking, canoeing, jet skiing and golf.
There's over 90 acres of marine and picnic park with pleasant
walks.
Finding a place in the district for some
quality family time is easy, with beautiful country parkland, family
activities organised by our countryside rangers, golf courses, parks and
playgrounds, there are plenty of chances to get some fresh
air.
Lovers of contemporary arts and crafts
should visit Ormskirk’s Chapel Gallery, which has a large exhibition
space, and is host to a lively exhibition programme and family
friendly activities.
Theatre enthusiasts are well catered for at
the Rose Theatre (external link), part
of the Edge Hill University campus.
Farm fun
Kids of all ages are welcome at Farmer Ted’s Farm Park (external
link), Ormskirk.
The park boasts tractor and trailer rides, as
well a large animal barn which is the venue for milking
demonstrations and houses pigs, llamas, ponies and goats. There is
also an outdoor adventure playground and an indoor adventure area
and sand pit.
There's also Windmill Animal Farm
(external link) near Burscough, which is set within the grounds
of a former working windmill. The farm offers visitors the chance
to experience the every day running of a working farm and
the chance to watch, feed, and play with the animals.
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