CRONKSHAW FOLD FARM, Rossendale. Family Farm Activity Day. Sunday December 10. Ring 01706 218614.

MARTIN MERE WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST, Burscough. Ring 01704 895181.

DOCK ROAD EDWARDIAN PUMPING STATION, Weir St, off London Road, Northwich. Ring 01257 260157. Northwich Water Heritage Trail guided walks every Sun at 3pm from the Edwardian Pumping Station. Industrial heritage of the River Weaver and Northwich. Guided trail walk. Dock Road Edwardian Pumping Station visitor facility open from 2pm to 5pm Sundays and Bank Holidays. Wardens demonstrate gas-fired engines and pumps in attractive grade 2 listed building. On-site parking and disabled access. Adm adults 50p, children and conc 25p.

TATTONDALE HOME FARM, Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire. For more details ring 01625 534431.

CLIFTON COUNTRY PARK VISITOR CENTRE, Clifton House Road, Swinton. Ring 0161 793 4219.

PORTLAND BASIN, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne. Ring 0161 343 2878 for details.

NORTON PRIORY MUSEUM AND GARDENS, Runcorn. Ring 01928 569895.

CATALYST, The Museum of the Chemical Industry, Widnes. Ring 0151 420 1121.

CADBURY WORLD, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham. Ring 0121 451 4180.