World of Glass
Free, indoors and better than it sounds: interactive science aimed at younger children, glassblowing demos, a picnic area and a small playground outside.
Taylor Park
St Helens, Merseyside
A proper Victorian park with a lake at its heart - rowing boats in summer, ducks year-round - plus woodland walks and a solid playground.
It is St Helens' reliable free afternoon, and the boathouse cafe means nobody has to pack a flask unless they want to.
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Holiday Clubs (HAF)
Funded holiday clubs with food included, ages 4 to 18, for families on benefits-related free school meals. Worth a look even if you assume you won't qualify.
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