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Ribby Hall Village

Kirkham, Lancashire

Not boutique, but brilliantly organised for little ones: flumes, soft play, playgrounds and a packed entertainment schedule all included, so you barely need the car. When you do, Blackpool's Sandcastle Waterpark, zoo and tower are twenty minutes away. Upgrade to one of the newer cottages for extra comfort.

For the children

  • Kids' activities
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor play
  • Outdoor play
  • Family dining
  • Family rooms
  • Cots
  • Spa
Best for
Toddlers and young children wanting everything on site
Ages
All ages
Pool
Family fun pool with water chutes (1.1–1.3m deep) plus adult pool
Family rooms
Self-catering cottages and lodges sleeping up to six plus cots
Outdoors
Adventure playgrounds, fishing, family activities across the village

We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.

Days out nearby

  • Blackpool Zoo ↗

    ~7 miles · ~15 mins

    Zoo · nearby attraction

    A well-sized zoo with elephants, gorillas and big cats, a dinosaur safari trail and indoor play. It pairs nicely with Blackpool's beach and seaside attractions for a classic coastal weekend.

  • SEA LIFE Blackpool ↗

    ~9 miles · ~15 mins

    Aquarium · nearby attraction

    An aquarium right on the Blackpool seafront with an ocean tunnel, sharks and rays and rockpool touch pools. An easy add-on to a beach and pier weekend. Short visit, so ideal for younger children.

  • WWT Martin Mere ↗

    ~14 miles · ~15 mins

    Wildlife park · nearby attraction

    A wetland reserve where children can feed ducks and geese, meet otters and beavers and play in a large adventure play area. Canoe safaris run in the warmer months. Bring a picnic.

  • Knowsley Safari ↗

    ~31 miles · ~30 mins

    Safari park · ideal day trip

    A drive-through safari where lions, rhinos and baboons roam around the car, followed by a walk-around foot safari with sea lion shows and play areas. Watching baboons inspect the wing mirrors is a family memory guaranteed.

  • Gulliver's World Warrington ↗

    ~37 miles · ~45 mins

    Theme park · ideal day trip

    A theme park designed for younger children, with themed lands, gentle coasters and a dinosaur zone. Rides are sized for small adventurers, so parents spend less time saying 'you're too little'.

  • Indoor play / activity · rainy day option

    An indoor LEGO world with a mini ride, 4D cinema, build-and-test areas and a Miniland of Manchester landmarks. Ideal for a rainy morning or a short city-break treat. Pre-booking is wise at weekends.

  • Lakes Aquarium ↗

    ~42 miles · ~45 mins

    Aquarium · ideal day trip

    Freshwater and coastal creatures from otters to diving ducks, with an underwater tunnel, at the southern tip of Windermere. Easy to pair with the lake steamers and the Lakeside steam railway next door.

  • Chester Zoo ↗

    ~47 miles · ~1 hr

    Zoo · ideal day trip

    The UK's most-visited zoo spreads over vast grounds with elephants, a tropical Monsoon Forest, a huge Islands zone with boat rides and plenty of play areas. Children could spend a whole day here and still not see everything.

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    Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.