Best Outdoor Activities in Atherton

"It’s the wildest day out in the north west, when you find animal families from all over the world, waiting to meet you at Knowsley Safari. From Antelopes to Buffalo and beautiful Big Cats, fasten your seatbelts as you set off on Knowsley Safari’s 5-mile Safari Drive. Meanwhile, the cheeky monkeys have been missing you over at Baboon Jungle, or get adventurous on The Foot Safari, with all sorts of species waiting to be discovered, and socially distanced picnic tables for hungry explorers."

"For any families that are animal lovers and want to experience seeing some of the most amazing creatures that walk the earth in a unique way, then Knowsley Safari Park is your answer. Driving around the park you will be up close to some of the most well-loved animals including giraffes and lions. You can also experience the park differently by heading out of your car and into the park on foot where you can enjoy the animals as well as some great attractions and things to do."

"Knowsley Safari is a five-mile safari experience, with over 700 animals to see. Exciting, educational excursion for the whole family. Fun Things to Do in Liverpool With Kids"

"Eastham Country Park is a 100 acres of woodland that is good for peaceful walks while having a one of a kind birdwatching adventure. Experience the abundance in birdlife and greeneries that this country park is offering. A perfect place for the family to have their quality time, kids and their parents would love to do the many activities offered in this place."

"Big Art for Little Artists is a gallery for children within the Walker Art Gallery up to and including the age of eight. It has been designed to introduce children to art. It is open daily from 10am – 5pm and is just inside the main museum doors. It’s a great space to introduce the children to the art they can find in the museum and they even have fancy dress the kids can wear and then find the photos around the museum and take photos of themselves next to the art."

"With one of the largest public collections of art in the country outside London, Walker Art Gallery is a great way to spend an afternoon. This gallery boasts a rather large collection of drawings, paintings and sculptures from as far back as the 13th century."

"Photo credit: www.flickr.com/photos/arthurjohnpicton/4469867089/. Boasting a large collection of pieces by Italian, Flemish, and French Masters from the 14th century to the present day. The Walker Art Gallery is a must-visit for any art lover."

"If you’re visiting the main gallery, you won’t need to book a ticket—you can just walk in. There will be lots to see including a new display, What is Manchester Art Gallery?. , which introduces the gallery, its origins, how the collection was formed and how it relates to Manchester and its people."

"Contact Theatre will be heading out across Manchester this summer for a series of outdoor performances. Contact is an Oxford Road theatre and performing arts venue creating and producing its own shows, as well as hosting tours from the world’s best theatre companies. Contact will be heading out across the city this summer, delivering a series of outdoor performances before its building reopens to the public in September 2021."

"The most opulent dining experience, Blind Tiger is a completely new take on your favourite Chinese dishes. Flavours are marinated, steamed, deep fried and seasoned to the upmost perfection (they also offer a vegan menu too!). These dishes are complemented by crafted cocktails, exotic sake and flavourful wines and ciders, served in a venue with a true speakeasy feel."

"On a clear day, through Garden’s bright and spacious facade, with the fresh plants and friendly staff, there’s sometimes nowhere better to be. A beautiful veggie cafe that can sometimes make you feel complicit in some kind of clandestine creative revolution. The falafel and tzatziki sandwich with a loose leaf tea is a winner."

"The vegan specialists on Queens Drive, voted the UK’s best vegan restaurant by VegFest last year, have their entire menu available every day. Think curried cauliflower and lentil salad, tandoori mushroom wraps, loaded vegan hot dogs and even roasts. Find out more at facebook.com/indigogreens17."

"All plant everything, that is the ethos at Indigo Greens, although the name might have been a giveaway of sorts there. Located at the Duke Street Food & Drink …"