Somewhere exciting to take a 2 year old away for his birthday?

Question

I have a 5 year old and my son is 2 on Sept 25th. We want to go somewhere good for the weekend. Not too expensive. Not Blackpool. We live in Manchester and don't have a car. Any suggestions?

Sleath, if you know Lancashire folk so well why do you think Manchester is part of Lancashire. Horrid little man.

Answer 1

I took my kids to Gullivers World in Warrington. It was a great day out, not too expensive and the rides are suitable for both ages. My youngest was two at the time and was able to go on most of the rides.
The also love Chester Zoo anytime of year.
Otherwise, try Butlins, Pwyhelli, sometimes they have good deals for weekends.

Answer 2

We have been visiting the UK for 6 months with two children. The best value for money we have found is staying in static caravans, you will need to take your own linen or pay a little more to have it provided. It saves money because you can make all your own meals. It works with children because you have a place to rest and recharge - important at 2 years old! You may not have to travel too far to find a nice place. You will have to take the time to search on the internet for camping grounds with statics and then call around to see if one will hire you a static for the weekend it should be under £40 per night (this is where you do your work as they may not like to hire for just 1 or 2 nights). Search for campsites near you, on a train or bus ride away. They are ususally set near places of beauty, in countryside etc. The first thing that came to mind with a 2 year old is do your day in sections. 1 Their favourite breakfast. 2 A short walk to feed ducks, look at some sort of animals - so if you are in the country look at the cows or horses etc, you might be able to feed some through the fence. 3. Back for a rest and lunch, maybe 5 year old could help make some pancakes. 4. Out again to a playground 5. Back to rest, play with toys etc. 5. Dinner and a book and bed. I know it all sounds a bit idealistic but if it works most of the weekend it will be good. One of the cheapest and most fun toys I have made for my kids it homemade playdough - give it to them while it's still warm. You can make it with flour, salt, cream of tarter, oil and water and of course food colourings. Make the basics yellow, blue and red and they can blend them. Have fun.

Answer 3

2 twelve months olds could get overwhelmed by the chuck e cheese or the leap abode element. Plus she must be the only one engaging contained in the exciting if all and sundry else is lots older. if your place has a one great room then i might use that room and set up the party there. does no longer count if that's the front room or kitchen or the two. you should borrow chairs from friends or church (in case you attend one) and an prolonged table. all and sundry can eat with foodstuff on thier laps and a few sit down on the kitchen table and long table. ok, so i might do a familiar princess party. I even have observed that greenback Tree and purpose have princess plates less costly and party upload-ons. i might make a banner by printing the letters off the laptop in a extraordinarily coloration and font asserting chuffed 2nd Birthday Princess! and carry it contained in the doorway of the room you're partying in. you do no longer actually could desire to rigidity appropriate to the little present luggage because of the fact the toddlers are lots older. i might actually shop it user-friendly for a 2 twelve months previous. They tire out actually while around a great style of folk. besides the indisputable fact that it must be neat to have a touch pull string pinata. i might wait and use all my innovations for while she is older and could remember the exciting issues. i might gown her up like Rapunzel or a princess and may even play Rapunzel on television for the period of the party, or play the soundtrack from a princess action picture. desire this facilitates

Answer 4

Somewhere lovely like Devon or Cornwall might be a nice idea, it's not as "exciting" as Blackpool (but obviousl Blackpool seems to be the UK's Ibiza, so good call not to go there!) but you can make your own fun; or maybe a Centre Parks holiday where there are activities for the kids?

Answer 5

Chester Zoo ?

You can get the train direct to chester and then get a bus up to the Zoo

Its expensive but great.

Or, the blue planet in Ellesmere port, not sure how you get there by public transport.

Or, for free, Liverppol docks, kids love it. Maybe go across the ferry and back - it'll seem like a ship to him

Answer 6

Bultins at Skegness! You can catch the Train there. There's nightly entertainment for the kids (and adults wer'e all kids at heart) and your not too far away from Skeggy town centre.

Answer 7

I had a 2 year old and a 5 year old, I took them both to a place called 'orphanage' that was 40 years ago, they must like it , I left them there!! I must check up on them some time soon!

Answer 8

I reckon a kid of 2 would be happy anywhere with his parents, as long as they are paying attention to him and his brother both kids could have a happy time. How about Southport or New Brighton?

Answer 9

take them to a neighboring park, pack a picnic lunch(kid friendly of course) .. include some bubbles to play with;ice cream for dessert and maybe a ride on a pony or merry go round...Gear the entertainment to their level..and keep it simple...


Have a great time....!

Answer 10

only for the weekend? if it is the summer holiday. u could take him to Thailand tour where they are a lot of water activities and outdoor ones. very nice in Thailand. the food are good too =]