FAMILY FUN RUN/WALK, Bolton Adult Placement and Brindle Lodge Group family fun run/walk, Saturday September 9, 11am start from Leverhulme Park, Athletics' Stadium, Long Lane, Bolton. Choice of around two mile course (runners, joggers and walkers) or short course for the less mobile and wheelchair users. Registration at running track from 10.15am. Entry adults £3, juniors £1.50. T-shirt for all those entering by September 4. Entries available on the day. Spot prizes, free buffet, results' sheet available, bouncy castle. Collect an entry form from Bolton Town Hall's Tourist and Information Centre.

Kearsley LEISURE CENTRE, Springfield Road, Kearsley. To Friday August 25, 10am to 4pm, for youngsters aged 10 and over, summer scheme with outdoor activities, arts and crafts, sports. Ring Bolton 334141.

Little Lever LEISURE CENTRE, Church Street, Little Lever. To September 1, holiday activities including arts and crafts, sports, games. Cost £2, runs from 1pm to 4pm, for children aged five to 14. Ring Bolton 334177.

Sharples LEISURE CENTRE, Hill Cot Road, Sharples. Games and activities for youngsters aged five to 14. Runs to September 1. Badminton, netball, arts and crafts, football and more. Ring Bolton 334224.

DEANE LEISURE CENTRE, New York, Junction Road, Deane. Junior multi-activity sessions for children aged eight to 14, runs to September 1. Monday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm. Ring Bolton 334432.

HARPER GREEN LEISURE CENTRE, Harper Green Road, Farnworth. To September weekdays 11am to 4pm, for children aged five to 14, junior multi-activity sessions, also safe cycling courses and Octagon week of drama which runs to Friday August 18 and you'll develop drama skills in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with expert coaching from Bolton Octagon Theatre staff. Ring Bolton 334234.

HAYWARD LEISURE CENTRE, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton. To September 8, 1pm to 4pm, £1 for three hours of fun for youngsters. Ring Bolton 334233.

Horwich LEISURE CENTRE, Horwich. Various activities and play schemes available during the school holiday.

FARNWORTH LEISURE CENTRE, Brackley Street, Farnworth. Monday August 28, mad, splash, disco. Dolphin slide, balls, fun and a disco, Runs from 8pm to 9.30pm. For youngsters aged eight to 14, swimmers able to swim a minimum of 50 metres. Admission £2.90, book in advance. Also badge sessions, complete your next distance badge from five metres up to 1500 metres. Runs from 2pm to 4pm each Monday and Friday throughout the summer holiday. Badges £1.40 each. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am to 12 noon, dolphin slide, balls, etc, for eight to 14 year old swimmers who can swim a minimum of 50 metres, cost £1.20. For more information on all the activities ring Bolton 334477.

TURTON LEISURE CENTRE, Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton. Junior multi-activity sessions for children aged five to eight. Runs to September 1. Two three hour sessions per day. Ring Bolton 334440.

Westhoughton LEISURE CENTRE, Bolton Road, Westhoughton. Runs to September 1, junior multi-activity sessions for eight to 14 year olds. Ring 01942 634810.

WITHINS LEISURE CENTRE, Newby Road, Bolton. Multi-activity sessions for children aged five to eight. Ring Bolton 334133.

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. Ponies Ruby & Tuesday, will spend the summer as guests at Tattondale Farm, Tatton Park. There are baby goats, piglets, calves and new born chicks to see on the farm too. 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. Summer activities for all the family in August, and visit the colourful walled garden and tranquil woodlands. Every Tuesday you can make a scarecrow at the walled garden to stand in the vegetable plots and frighten the birds away. There will be prizes for the scariest scarecrow. Meet in the walled garden resource room at 2.30pm. Every Wednesday see the St Christopher statue and make a St Christopher mobile. Meet in the museum resource room at 2.30pm. Every Thursday have a go at pond dipping at the bird hide pond and discover a watery world of newts, water beetles and dragonflies. Meet at the museum reception at 2.30pm. Norton Priory Museum and Garden is open every day from noon and is well signposted from junction 11 of the M56. Ring 01928 569895.

CATALYST, The Museum of the Chemical Industry, Widnes. Summer science activities, hands on holiday workshops and presentations for families. Workshops three times a day and they are free as part of a paid admission to the museum. To Friday August 18, Bugtastic and Monday August 21 to Friday August 25 and Monday August 28, Forensic Fun. Opening times 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday and every Monday during August. Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission adults £4.65, children £3.40, concessions £3.95, family ticket £13.95, under fives free. 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.

HAREWOOD HOUSE, Moor House, Harewood Estate, Leeds. Ring 0113 218 1000. In the Courtyard Gallery, Touching the Past, a hands on interactive exhibition. Also, Family Trails around the House and Grounds including the Chippendale Trail, The Lake Trail, The Garden Trail and The Red Kite Trail.

EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bolton Street Station, Bury. Ring 0161 764 7790 for details.

THE LOWRY, Salford Quays. Families will find plenty of things on offer for children this summer. Families with children (aged five to 11) are encouraged to explore the Soft World exhibition by literally moving around the fabric works of art. The cost is £2 per child and there is no cost for adults accompanying children. Every Saturday morning, 11am to 1pm, The Lowry's Playhouse offers a creative adventure of fun-filled family activities for children aged five to 11. These sessions are led by professional artists who explore art, drama, music or dance. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the cost is £2 per child but no cost for adults. Places are limited so book in advance. During gallery opening hours (Monday to Wednesday, 11am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 11am to 8pm) visitors can enjoy the family corner where children under five can draw, read and play. This free facility features an activity table, books, shape, shake and make boxes and children must be accompanied by an adult. Artworks is open seven days a week, Sunday to Wednesday 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 10am to 8pm. Admission is £3.75, and free for children aged four and under.

SMITHILLS HALL RANGER BASE, Thursday August 24, woodland mystery trail, follow the clues, find the treasure. Ring Bolton 494612.

HALL 'ith' Wood, Bolton. For family groups, Wednesday August 16, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm. Try spinning, weaving and help to make a piece of textile art to put on display. Adults £3, children £1.50.

ROCK HALL VISITORS CENTRE, Moses Gate Country Park, Farnworth. Thursday August 17, environmental games. Ring Bolton 334343.

MOSES GATE COUNTRY PARK, Farnworth. Sunday September 24, 11am to 5pm, Working Woodlands Festival. A great day of fun and entertainment for all the family,with traditional crafts, arts, demonstrations, displays, food, story telling and willow weaving. Admission adults £2.50, children and pensioners £1. Family ticket £5, includes two adults and up to four children. Programme 50 pence. Free transport from Bolton and the festival. The bus will pick up every half hour from 11am to 4pm at Bolton Railway Station. Last service from Moses Gate Country Park is at 5pm. Ring Bolton 334343.