Find family friendly places to go & days out with children in Manchester
If you are looking for somewhere great to take the children in Manchester, we have 100s of ideas for you.
If the weather is good, look at our ideas for outdoor fun which includes outdoor play areas, nature parks, activity centres, picnic spots and much more.
But if it’s cold, wet and grey, try our suggestions for rainy day ideas, arts and craft studios, indoor soft play centres or family friendly museums & galleries.
Are you looking for places to go in Manchester with young children and older kids or adults? You’ll find inspiration on our pages on boats, trains and automobiles, animals, farms & zoos and historical buildings and gardens.
Rain or shine and whatever your budget, there’s lots of places for your family to visit and enjoy here in Manchester.
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Magical Journeys with the Hallé
Sunday, 1st July 2018 The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Spend the afternoon with the Hallé and Stephen Bell on a journey of a lifetime. This magical concert lets your imagination run riot with space ships, flying cars, thrilling train rides and the most exciting wardrobe in the world! Join the mythical Salamander and be transported to […]
Totally Dinosaurs Takeover Day
9th June 2018 Merseyway Shopping Centre A herd of prehistoric reptiles are heading to Stockport for one day only, with a whole host of free dinosaur-related activities taking place at locations across the town. Follow the life-size dinosaur footprints through Merseyway Shopping Centre and enjoy interactive shows and performances with enormous, animatronic dinosaurs. Families can […]
Animal Encounter Birthday Parties
North West For a fun filled yet educational birthday party, invite the critters from The Wild Roadshow. Whilst learning all about their natural habitats, diets and interesting facts, party guests will be encouraged to handle our cute and friendly reptiles and creepy crawlies. The birthday boy or girl will have the chance to handle the […]
MiniFest
Sunday 24th June Cheadle Hulme A jam packed afternoon full of live music from the Brilliant ARTFUL PLAYGROUND BAND. Brand new original songs and some old favourites too! There’ll be Circus, Drama and Music workshops, and if that’s not enough there will be face paints, a bouncy castle, games and food and drink! All we […]
Top six gender neutral party ideas for children
How to plan a kids’ party which will appeal to both boys and girls So you’ve got a children’s party to organise and there are going to be girls and boys coming. What kids’ party theme will work well for mixed genders? You could go down the dual theme route such as knights and princesses, […]
Dr Ron Hill Hyde ‘7’ Mile Race – Come And Support!
Hyde Town Centre, Manchester Sunday 17th June 2018 Come and join in the fun at the finale of the Tour of Tameside, which starts and finishes outside of the historic Hyde Town Hall on Market Street with a 7 mile running route through Hyde Town Centre and the surrounding area. There will be lots to […]
Chocolate parties for children (& adults)
Based nr Chester, happy to travel Delightfully delicious chocolate parties for ages 4 upwards including teenagers and adults. Your child will enjoy a variety of chocolate making activities including; -making a chocolate lollipop -dipping various fillings into chocolate and decorating them -designing and decorating a cookie (or two) using chocolate and other decorations The party […]
Cheshire Pony Parties – where little peoples’ dreams come true
Based in Kelsall, nr Chester, available throughout Cheshire Make your child’s dream come true with a Cheshire Pony Party. My tiny fluffy gentle natured ponies are perfect for young children to groom and handle and are quite happy to be pampered with ribbons, clips and stickers. My idyllic orchard setting has been described as an […]
Alphatots – Fun Phonics & Pre-phonics Classes for 2-4s
Didsbury, Withington, Altrincham, Sale A brand new concept in toddler / preschool classes for Manchester and Cheshire! There are lots of classes for babies and toddlers, but nothing quite like this! Phonics classes for 2-4 year olds and pre-phonics for 1-2 year olds. Alphatots Phonics classes are for 2-4 year olds and teach a new […]
Go Ape Delamere Forest
Treat your mini Tarzans to all the fun of Go Ape on a course designed just for them. It’s a fun filled hour of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all to enjoy. Watch their confidence reach new heights as they conquering wobbly bridges and awesome zip wires. We’ve aimed our adventure at Junior […]
Dinosaur mad birthday child? Have a Dino Disco Birthday Party …
It’s ROARING good fun! The perfect mix of dinosaur themed crafts, activities, games and dancing. Guests can party like it’s 65million years ago and learn to ‘walk the dinosaur’ from their very own Jurassic pal GrrRRRrrRrreg, the friendly T-Rex and his keeper Gus, the intrepid dinosaur explorer who will guide the adventure.. These interactive parties […]
Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Diddikicks® are the largest football coaching company in the North of England for ages 18 months – 5 years old.
We offer –
FREE trial at your local class
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Small Class Sizes
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]
Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!
Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]
Awesome Children’s Parties
Here at Academy of FUN! we believe that creativity and crazy imagination is the key to having good, honest FUN! We are all about the giggles and making FUN memories! Our children’s parties are the best in town. We know that because the children tell us – and they know how important it is to […]
Jabberjacks giving that Unique Children’s Party Experience!
Jabberjacks – as featured on CBeebies! Jabberjacks unique parties will capture your child’s imagination and ensure that they and their friends have the best party experience ever. Jabberjacks have been providing children’s party entertainment for over 15 years and they always make sure that everyone has fun and with all their activities there is never […]
Go Potty! Pottery Parties!
Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside A pottery party experience that comes to you! I’ll bring all the equipment and materials to your home or party venue. Everyone taking part will be assisted to make a pot on the wheel. I use air drying clay so there’s no need for a kiln and your party guests will all […]
Free things for children to do on a rainy day
Sometimes you just need a way to entertain the children at home without any expense, preparation or mess. Here are some easy ideas for fun activities kids can do on a rainy day which don’t require you to spend any money or take hours planning or clearing up. Why not bookmark this page for when you hear those dreaded words […]
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