Days out in North West England
Check out our four flexible day-out ideas for your Boundless membership
Choose an area to explore
Manchester | Liverpool | Chester | Blackpool
Plan ahead and enjoy the day. Check opening times, availability and booking details before setting off, as queues and travel can affect timings. Full terms are on the linked benefit pages.
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Manchester
Discover Manchester’s industrial and sporting heritage in one city-centre day, from world-class art and the birthplace of modern industry to the story of football.
10:00 AM
Manchester Art Gallery – Explore one of the UK’s major civic art collections, including its renowned Pre-Raphaelite works. General entry is free, with no booking required for standard admission. Get 10% off in the art gallery shop with The National Art Pass.
12:00 PM
Science and Industry Museum, Manchester – Around 15 minutes' walk. Explore Manchester’s industrial story on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, with galleries covering textiles, transport, computing and innovation. General entry is free and The National Art Pass gets you 50% off ticketed exhibitions.
1:30 PM
Manchester city centre – Take time to experience the city’s historic centre, from Castlefield’s canals and industrial heritage to the Northern Quarter’s independent character. Stop for lunch and explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
3:00 PM
National Football Museum, Manchester – Around 15–20 minutes' walk. Discover football’s history and cultural impact through four galleries, interactive games and one of the world’s largest football collections. Free entry with The National Art Pass.
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tastecard | The National Art Pass
Note: National Football Museum opening days can vary, so check current opening times before travelling.
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Liverpool
Explore Liverpool’s cultural waterfront, pairing one of the North’s leading art collections with the city’s maritime and social history before an evening film.
10:00 AM
Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool – Explore Renaissance masterpieces, Tudor portraits, Victorian art and one of the UK’s strongest Pre-Raphaelite collections. General entry is free, with The National Art Pass giving you 50% off ticketed exhibitions.
12:30 PM
Liverpool city centre and waterfront – Walk towards the waterfront and take in Liverpool’s historic civic and maritime setting, with time for lunch around the Albert Dock. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
2:30 PM
Museum of Liverpool – Continue along the waterfront and explore the story of Liverpool and its people, including the city’s social, sporting and creative history. General entry is free.
6:00 PM
Cinema in Liverpool city centre – Round off the day with an evening screening at a participating cinema. Save on tickets through The Cinema Society.
Featured benefits – click to find out more
tastecard | The National Art Pass | The Cinema Society
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Chester
Spend the day discovering wildlife at Chester Zoo before heading into Chester’s historic centre, where Roman walls, medieval streets and the famous Rows reveal the city’s long history.
10:00 AM
Chester Zoo – Allow most of the day for the zoo’s 130 acres, wildlife habitats, gardens and daily talks. Free on-site parking is available. Save on admission through Kids Pass, with up to 20% off.
6:00 PM
Dinner in Chester – Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
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Kids Pass | tastecard
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Blackpool
Combine wetland wildlife with Blackpool’s famous seaside attractions, moving from the quieter landscapes of Martin Mere to an afternoon of rides and the bright lights of the coast.
9:30 AM
WWT Martin Mere – Start the day exploring wetland trails, birdwatching and wildlife habitats. Boundless members get free admission for one adult and up to five children, plus 50% off for an additional adult. Free on-site parking is available.
12:30 PM
Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Around a 45–60 minute drive depending on traffic. Allow several hours for the rides and attractions at this iconic South Shore amusement park. Save on admission through Kids Pass. Parking is charged separately.
5:00 PM
Blackpool seafront – Finish around the famous seafront and promenade, with time for dinner, the piers and traditional seaside atmosphere. Explore restaurant and dining offers on the tastecard app.
Featured benefits – click to find out more
WWT | Kids Pass | tastecard
Important information
Information correct at the time of publication. These flexible itineraries are provided for inspiration and are not guaranteed schedules. Times are approximate, and it may not be possible to complete every stop on every date. Visit and journey times will vary depending on opening hours, last admission, queues, availability, temporary closures, travel conditions, accessibility requirements and your pace. Check current venue, transport and booking information before travelling.
Benefits are available to eligible members with an active Boundless membership and, where required, an activated benefit or partner pass. Boundless Plus benefits are marked. Participating venues, offers and availability may change or be withdrawn. Exclusions, restricted dates and other limitations may apply.
Some benefits require advance booking, while others cannot be used to pre-book. Admission may be subject to availability or the next available time slot. Check the tastecard app for current participating locations, valid days and restrictions.
You may need to show your membership card, relevant pass and valid photo identification. See each linked benefit or provider page for full terms and conditions.
The venues, restaurants and transport services featured are operated by third parties. Boundless cannot guarantee their opening times, availability, admission, services or journey times and is not responsible for changes or disruption outside its reasonable control. Nothing in this notice excludes or limits liability where it cannot lawfully be excluded.
Information correct as of 4 September 2026