WHEN you go anywhere with a toddler, it’s already an adventure.

But turning up to Imagine That! with my two-year-old son was a special day we will never forget.

On arriving, late in our case - because, well toddler tantrums – we were greeted by friendly staff who welcomed us into the group for a four hour long activity.

The first room had an Imagination Village like setting with a fire engine, car wash, American diner, vets, and more for a real life play setting which my son enjoyed – especially the fire engine.

St Helens Star: Kelsey's son at Imagine That!Kelsey's son at Imagine That! (Image: NQ)

We weren’t in there long though due to arriving late and went on to the next rooms which had a construction site, complete with mini crane and soft bricks plus a pulley system we didn’t get to try before being issued into the art arena where children can paint magnets and even a car.

My son liked the idea of it, but having decided he was in a mood that day, took to the activity on the wall where ball pool balls went through an air system only to be spat out the other side. This was particularly popular with younger children and certainly kept my boy happy for the longest time.

Next was the science area – which was by far our favourite bit – there was an alarm tunnel, and the opportunity to envelop yourself in a giant bubble using soap and a rope and water play area – which we visited and swiftly left after intense splashing.

St Helens Star: Kelsey's son at Imagine That!Kelsey's son at Imagine That! (Image: Kelsey's son at Imagine That!)

His favourite part of this was a light wall area where tubes of coloured glass could be placed in a peg like wall of light, beaming colours and bringing a lot of joy to our grumpy little guy on a rainy day.

The overwhelming favourite activity for all those in attendance was putting silk scarves in a wind-filled hole, similar to the earlier ball pool activity, but it caused great delight.

Sadly, as it can be with toddlers, we had to leave early due to my little guy needing a much longed for nap but it was a great family day out, perfect for rainy days and somewhere to spark little imaginations.