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.

HARRIS MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Market Square, Preston. Ring 01772 258248. Open 2pm-5pm.

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 are spending 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 tomorrow, Looney Luminous Light Show; Monday August 14 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. Admisson 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 nation's most 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 MET, Market Street, Bury. Ring 0161 761 2216.

THE LOWRY, Salford Quays. Ends tomorrow, Soft Summer Stories. Children aged 5 to 11 can explore the Soft World exhibition featuring fabric-based works of arts. From 11am to 1pm. Also, every Saturday morning, a creative adventure led by professional artists exploring art, drama, music or dance of fun-filled family activities for children aged 5 to 11, from 11am to 1pm. Also, Monday to Wednesday, 11am to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 8pm, Family Corner, where children under 5 can read and play with the Activity Table, books and Shape, Shake and Make boxes. Also, Artworks, an amazing adventure using the latest technological wizardry with interactive art and creative play, Sunday to Wednesday, 10am to 5pm and Thursday to Saturday 10am-8pm. Ring 0161 876 2000.

HAREWOOD HOUSE, Moor House, Harewood Estate, Leeds. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, an outdoor version of CS Lewis's fantasy story performed in the magical garden setting, August 11 to 13. Adults £8.50 and children £5. Ring 0113 218 1000. Also, 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.

BURNLEY MECHANICS, Manchester Road. Ring 01282 664400.

EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, Bolton Street Station, Bury. Starts tomorrow to August 13. A Day Out With Thomas. Join Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends for trips along the railway. Starts 10am. Ring 0161 764 7790 for details.

THE LOWRY, Salford Quays. Families will find plenty of things on offer for children this summer. 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.