The February half term is here and Liverpool and Merseyside will be hoping to spend some quality time with their children. But with a whole week off school, it can be tricky to find family-friends things to do.
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With this in mind, we have put together a guide filled with our top suggestions for family fun - from Chinese New Year events and free activities to attractions that are wonderful all year round.
1. Explore the secrets beneath Liverpool ONE
Book the Old Dock Tour to explore the city’s historic secrets beneath Liverpool ONE, a one-hour experience perfect for curious minds of all ages. | Liverpool ONE
2. Get creative at Slimeville
Slimeville is an interactive soft play centre with games designed for kids and families alike. Described as a ‘one-of-a-kind world’, it was created by Metin Arayo and is located on Duke Street. Aimed at children aged between three and eleven years old, Slimeville offers a host of fun games combining playing with learning and development. Children can climb the SlimeClimb wall, with challenges like chasing glowing blobs, smashing alien targets, or racing slime trails to the top | La Vida Liverpool
3. Explore Liverpool's immersive museum
The Quirky Quarter is an immersive museum on Duke Street, with surreal exhibits and optical illusions. Expect puzzling challenges and tons of great photo opportunities. | Local TV
4. Channel your inner Bake Off star
The Big Bakes recently opened The Big Liverpool Bake at 60 Old Hall Street, promising an immersive experience suitable for all - whether you’re a seasoned baker or can barely make a cuppa. Guests bake in pairs, and have 90 minutes on the clock to bake, decorate and see one winning team crowned the winners. The baking marquee is fully decked out with 12 baking stations, and each month there will be a new theme with all the ingredients, equipment and recipe instructions laid out ready for you. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult when using ovens, hobs, or other equipment. | The Big Bakes