Entertaining the kids all summer can be tough, and sometimes a few days away to break things up is essential for everyone’s sanity. Liverpool is just what the doctor ordered here. Easy to reach and affordable, it’s also an extremely family-friendly city. Whether your small people are into music, museums, footie, wildlife or Bob the Builder, there are activities to entertain kids of all ages and interests. Better yet, apart from maybe Bob the Builder, they’re entertaining for adults too (no offence Bob, it’s just that when you’ve had to sing your theme tune a good 18,000 times, your charm can start to wear a touch thin…).

To help you plan your trip, our wonderful Staycity Liverpool team compiled this list of the 9 best family-friendly activities in the city. These guys know their beloved Liverpool inside-out and back-to-front, so you couldn’t ask for better guides. Cheers guys!