CORNERHOUSE, Oxford Street, Mcr. Ring 0161 228 7621. Action packed arts programme for youngsters aged 11-16. Every Sat at 11.30am, cost £2.50.

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. The popular chocolate factory has just opened Cadbury Land featuring interactive family shows. The journey starts with a visit to an old fashioned sweet shop followed by an adventure with Dudley Sidebottom, Fudge, Buttons, Chomp and Wildlife. For further visitor information ring 0121 451 4180 for for reservations and group bookings ring 0121 451 4159.

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.