I just started minding, most of the places I can go to are free but still have to pay to get the bus and the train, I brought a friends and family pass for the train £20 instead of £30, the only big trip I can do is a sarfai park, as a bus can take you there from the train station, it's something I plan to do next year, so most places I can do are museums there are a few in Liverpool , I live right next to a park , or catch the train to another big park, bus to a free farm, I live 10 mins from the beach, I do find I will have to go out more for older children, as my house is too small, don't have a playroom just living room and kitchen and small garden.., but my little ones we can stay in my area..