Family Days Out in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester contains a host of attractions for family days out. The city centre itself has some really amazing child orientated museums and galleries, like the Imperial War Museum North. Within easy reach, there are the famous football clubs to visit and the not to be missed Lowry Centre in Salford. The whole family will love a ride on the Big Wheel, right the centre of Manchester, for a birds eye view over the city skyline and beyond.

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Recommended family days out in Greater Manchester

Manchester United Football Club, Greater Manchester

	If there are football fans in the family and you are in the city then a visit to this club should be on the agenda. The museum contains everything you would expect in the way of cups, memorabilia and interactive displays from this world famous club. The kids can also find out what its lik...
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Manchester City Football Club, Greater Manchester

	Manchester City is one of England’s greatest teams with an ultramodern stadium and museum. The museum and guided tours have won a large number of prestigious awards and is certainly well worth a visit for any family f football fans. The stadium tour takes in the Director’s Box, P...
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Wythenshawe Park, Greater Manchester

	Wythenshawe Park is a beautiful regional park offering a variety of year-round leisure and educational activities for all ages. Its a great family day out if you’re watching the pennies and after some fresh air. If its just a walk you’re after its the perfect place with 109 a...
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Cheeky Chimps, Greater Manchester

	Cheeky Chimps is a soft play centre for ages up to 10. Its a great place to meet up with the mums for a coffee and natter while the kids burn off their energy. The centre provides a creche, main play section, an area for baby and toddlers, sports zone and party areas. There is also a ...
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Land of Play, Greater Manchester

	Land of Play is a great new childrens play centre located in Trafford Park just off the M60 motorway and close to The Trafford Centre. With a large climbing play area and a seperate baby and toddler area there is something for all ages. There are also motorised Go-Karts where the par...
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