Warrington Guardian Best of 2022: seven perfect places for children

With a mix of summer weather on the way, come rain or shine, youngsters in Warrington will need entertaining over the next six weeks, whether it’s a trip to the park, a children’s play centre or a sweet treat.

So where is Best for Children in Warrington?

We launched our Best of 2022 competition in April and we’ve found the best places that Warrington has to offer in a dozen categories.

We’ve crowned the champions of hair, nails, beauty, pubs, fitness and independent shops as well as pies, fish and chips, breakfast, afternoon tea, pizza and roast dinner with voting for the town’s best beer garden taking place earlier this week.

Next up we wanted to find out your favourite place to take children in Warrington.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top six, who will battle it out to be named Best for Children in Warrington.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Of post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (July 28 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to competition@nqnw.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms).

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR SEVEN BEST FOR CHILDREN SHORTLIST:

Let’s Be Kids, Chapelford and Cinnamon Brow

When a 10-year-old takes the time to nominate their after school and holiday club, you know it’s a popular place.

The nomination said: “There are activities to suit everyone and you can have fun and be yourself.

“It’s screen free and you can make loads of new friends.”

Let’s Be Kids has two sites in Warrington – Chapelford and Cinnamon Brow - offering before and after school care as well as holiday clubs.

For more details go to facebook.com/letsbekidschap or facebook.com/letsbekidscinnamonbrow/

Let's Be Kids

Walton Hall and Gardens

There is plenty to do for children of all ages at Walton Hall and Gardens – a huge play area, petting zoo, crazy golf and putting, bowls and a high ropes course.

Happy parents call it “a gem” with the free activities getting a thumbs up.

For more details go to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/

Walton Hall and Gardens

Geek Retreat, Crown Parade, Warrington

Staff are on a mission to share their love for all things geeky – from games and superhero movies to anime and sci-fi.

Geek Retreat is a friendly place to meet, eat, trade and game and according to one happy parent it’s “hands down the best place for children”.

For more details go to facebook.com/GeekRetreatWarrington/

Geek Retreat

Footprints in the Forest, Chapelford Village Primary School

This popular place celebrates the great outdoors and allows children to spend time exploring nature and enjoy new adventures while offering a homely feel inside the cabin.

One nomination said: “Children love the freedom of forest school and enjoy being children.”

For more details go to facebook.com/footprintsintheforest.fs/

Footprints in the Forest

The Jungle, Pinners Brow Retail Park, Warrington

There is lots to do at The Jungle with a number of events scheduled for the school holidays.

One review on their Facebook page said: “My son and daughter especially love the trampolines and wow role play area.

“The food is always brilliant and they have a large selection of drinks and snacks.

“We will definitely be returning!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheJunglePlay/

The Jungle

Gullivers World, Old Hall, Warrington

Offering “giant adventures for families with children aged two to 13, there promises to be something to entertain everyone.

Children’s characters Bing and Flop as well as Tiny and Small Clanger will be making appearances over the summer.

For more details go to gulliversworldresort.co.uk/

Gullivers World

Gravity, Time Square, Warrington

There are open jump sessions, parent and toddler bounces, fitness classes and times that are dedicated to children with special needs at this trampolining venue.

One review on their Facebook page said: “This is a fantastic place to bring your children as there’s absolutely tonnes for them to do.

“The staff went above and beyond for us and we will most definitely be returning.”

For more details go to gravity-uk.com/time-square-warrington

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