Budget-Friendly Family Fun in Preston: School Holiday Trips
Preston, England's 50th city is nestled in the heart of Lancashire and is full of budget-friendly family activities to keep your family entertained during the school holidays. Here are some of our top picks:
The Flower Bowl
A great destination whatever the weather, The Flower Bowl is a brilliant way to spend a few hours with the family. With loads of activities like bowling, crazy golf and a cinema there is something to keep everyone entertained. Take a break from cooking and extend your visit by stopping by one of the onsite dining options.
Cost: Moderate
Brockholes Nature Reserve
Just a short drive from Preston, Brockholes Nature Reserve provides a change of pace, where you can focus on nature. There's a floating visitor village, picturesque paths, and play areas make it a perfect family day out. Participate in pond dipping, bird watching, or simply enjoy a picnic by the lake.
Cost: Free (parking fees apply)
Wacky World Inflatable Park
Let the kids’ burn off any extra energy at Wacky World Inflatable Park. As the name suggests, they have giant inflatables, ranging from a rodeo bull, wreaking ball and bouncy castle all designed to be suitable for children. Check height restrictions before booking.
Cost: Tickets are low cost (keep an eye out for offers that include free food).
Avenham and Miller Parks
The twin parks in the city centre are easy to get to and make a perfect family day out. With large landscaped gardens, play areas, and plenty of open spaces for picnics, they offer some peace and quiet from the rest of the city. Well behaved dogs are welcome in both parks, so the entire family can enjoy this trip!
Cost: Free
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum
Both educational and fun, the Ribble Steam Railway lets you get up close to vintage steam trains and explore the interactive exhibits. Kids can enjoy a ride on a steam train and the onsite museum, which features a range of locomotives and railway artefacts. There is also an outdoor playground and tearoom.
Cost: Relatively low (check the website for opening days and times, as these are restricted).
Preston has it all, from exploring the great outdoors, delving into local history, or broadening your horizons with new cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone. You could spend the entire summer in Preston and still not run out of things to do!
However, if you do fancy a change of scenery there are still plenty of things to do in our local areas over the summer holidays, check out some ideas:
