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. Visitor information ring 0121 451 4180.

THE LOWRY, Salford Quays.

THE FLOWER HALL, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire. North of England Equine Fair, indoor equine fair, Saturday December 2, 9.30am to 5.30pm, Sunday December 3, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Miniature horse stallions, Gary Docking Carriage Display Team and more. Admission adults £7, under 16s and pensioners £5, children under five free. Advance ticket discounts, including family tickets. Ring 01884 860650.

CORNERHOUSE, Oxford Street, Manchester. Getting Into...Set Design. Set designer Caitlin Jones transforms old warehouses into fantastic party venues with murals, fabrics and models. Saturday November 4. Suitable for 11 to 16 year olds. Cost £2. Ring 0161 200 1500.

ROYTON ASSEMBLY HALL, Market Square, Royton, Oldham. Puff the Magic Dragon and his fairytale adventures. Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Saturday November 4. Starts 2pm. Tickets £4.50 or £10.50 for a family ticket for 1 adult and 2 children. Ring 0161 911 4072.