Manchester has reinvented itself over the last decade and offers great opportunities for a family day out, and most of it is free! The spacious squares, the renovated museums and galleries are some of the best in the country and they all cater for children in the most imaginative ways. Over the Christmas period, Manchester hosts a huge Christmas market. Kids will love the hundreds of stalls and entertainers and there is hot mulled wine to keep the adults warm!
The Manchester Wheel is such a fun way for the family to see the whole city and its surrounds. The slow rotation of the wheel, right in the heart of Manchester, has a guided commentary pointing out all the main attractions. Choose a good day and enjoy the vi...
Manchester's Christmas markets have become one of the city’s most popular events and has grown to rival the historic ones in Europe. Eight different venues around city centre have wooden chalets, twinkling stalls, the smell of sizzling sausages and the sound of Christmas music. Every ...
Pottery Corner is a lovely little studio in Chorlton, Manchester where all ages are welcomed to paint their own pottery. It’s a great family day out, kids can show their creative flair and take something home to admire when finished. They could be creating something for a spe...
Manchester Museum contains an array of historical collections that will capture most families imaginations. Its most famous collection is the Egyptian Collection. The Manchester Museum is home to one of the largest and most important collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the Un...
Located directly opposite the library, the Levenshulme Baths has been part of the local community for 80 years, providing a variety of swim sessions...
Free Swimming for Manchester residents 16 and under and Over 60 ,
Aqua Fit,
Parent & Toddler Swim,
50+ Swim,
Water Polo,
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