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Skelmersdale Family-Friendly 14-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Southport Pleasureland
    20 minutes (8.5 miles) from Skelmersdale

    Amusement park fun

  2. Day 2: Blackpool Tower
    40 minutes (20 miles) from Southport

    Iconic seaside landmark

  3. Day 3: Knowsley Safari
    1 hour (24.5 miles) from Blackpool Tower

    Wildlife adventure drive

  4. Day 4: Liverpool Museum
    25 minutes (14 miles) from Knowsley Safari

    Interactive exhibits

  5. Day 5: Sefton Park
    20 minutes (6.5 miles) from Liverpool Museum

    Peaceful green space

  6. Day 6: Alton Towers
    1 hour 40 minutes (75 miles) from Sefton Park

    Thrilling rides

  7. Day 7: Trentham Gardens
    30 minutes (22 miles) from Alton Towers

    Stunning floral displays

  8. Day 8: Chester Zoo
    1 hour (30.5 miles) from Trentham Gardens

    Animal encounters

  9. Day 9: National Football Museum
    1 hour (44.5 miles) from Chester Zoo

    Celebrate football history

  10. Day 10: Peak Wildlife Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (56 miles) from National Football Museum

    Walk with lemurs

  11. Day 11: Yorkshire Dales National Park
    1 hour 50 minutes (67 miles) from Peak Wildlife Park

    Panoramic views

  12. Day 12: Manchester Museum
    1 hour (45 miles) from Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Archaeological exhibits

  13. Day 13: The Lowry
    30 minutes (8.5 miles) from Manchester Museum

    Art and theater

  14. Day 14: Blackleach Country Park
    25 minutes (6 miles) from The Lowry

    Nature trails

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Southport Pleasureland (4 hours, £20)
  • Blackpool Tower (3 hours, £25)
  • Knowsley Safari (5 hours, £30 per car)
  • Liverpool Museum (2 hours, free)
  • Sefton Park (2 hours, free)
  • Alton Towers (6 hours, £50)
  • Trentham Gardens (3 hours, £12.50)
  • Chester Zoo (5 hours, £28)
  • National Football Museum (2 hours, free)
  • Peak Wildlife Park (4 hours, £15.50)
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park (4 hours, free)
  • Manchester Museum (2 hours, free)
  • The Lowry (3 hours, £10)
  • Total Estimated Costs £215.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit more museums in Manchester or explore the Lake District. If you have less time, skip Alton Towers or Peak Wildlife Park.

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