It comes highly recommended for a family day out07:31, 11 Jul 2026Nothing beats a day at the park when the sun is shining and there's one park not too far from Manchester that's guaranteed to keep kids of all ages happy. Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington is around half an hour from Manchester and has no end of activities for families.‌Its playgrounds feature some great play equipment for all ages and it's also home to its own zoo, which is free to visit and open daily from 10.30am to 4.15pm. The attraction includes animals such as goats, donkeys, pigs and its iconic peacocks, who are known to be unfazed by the many visitors and stroll around the paths as people are walking through.‌Click here to keep up to date with the latest Family news in our newsletter‌Families can also meet the th