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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Clonter Costume Design Competition
Clonter is devising its own CLONTER CORONA OUTREACH PROGRAMME to be beamed directly into your home. First is, design a costume. If you don’t have a printer, feel free to either make your own outline, or you are very welcome to draw your costume designs free style as per Papageno & Papagena (image featured) https://www.clonter.org/…/Clonter-Digital-Workshop-Costume-… […]
Easter Bunny Egg Hunt Fun At Home!
Your family Easter plans may have changed but the Easter Bunny is going to make sure you can still have lots of fun with your children this Easter with these two fun organised Easter egg hunts you can do at home! The Easter Bunny Challenge LIVE online and the Easter Bunny Egg Hunt At Home. […]
NCA Learn2Ride and cycling activities
Here at the Nationwide Cycling Academy, we provide safe and fun beginner cycle training activities. These are designed to teach children, aged between 5 to 101 years old, how to ride confidently without stabilisers or support. Our aim is to encourage them to participate, keeping them healthy and active from a young age. Our coaching […]
Chill Factore – closed until further notice
In light of the government’s advice regarding COVID-19, it is with regret that we are closing Chill Factore until further notice. For further details please visit: www.chillfactore.com 01617492222 Like Extreme Cool Ltd on Facebook Follow Extreme Cool Ltd on Twitter Follow Extreme Cool Ltd on Instagram
Tommy Tinker First Class Children’s Entertainer
Northwest The Ultimate Party Package! Fantastic children’s entertainment featuring magic, music , games, competitions, balloons plus much much more. Also available we have a sweet cart, face painting, photo key rings disco, karaoke etc. Specialty items we have an animated Harry Potter sorting hat and full size radio control R2D2 for hire. The affordable option […]
Chill Factore – closed until further notice
In light of the government’s advice regarding COVID-19, it is with regret that we are closing Chill Factore until further notice. 01617492222 www.chillfactore.com/parties/ Like Chill Factore on Facebook Follow Chill Factore on Twitter
Diddikicks Manchester East Pre-School Football Coaching
Didsbury, Stockport, Reddish, Bredbury, Droylsden, Stalybridge & Oldham Football coaching for children aged 18 months – 5 years. At diddikicks, our focus is on fun. Through our age defined, specifically designed training sessions, we teach an understanding, and develop a love of football at a very young age. These sessions, run by our charismatic and passionate coaches, both engage and […]
Snakes and Slides Indoor Soft Play Centre & Party Venue
Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Heywood and Bolton Snakes and Slides is the largest and most challenging indoor soft play centre and party venue in Manchester, providing entertainment for children whatever the weather. With regular activities, seasonal and term-time events and exclusive offers, Snakes and Slides Indoor Soft Play Centre has something for everyone. Relax and […]
Jabberjacks Activity Classes for Babies and Toddlers in Manchester
Classes are currently suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak – we look forward to seeing you before too long! Jabberjacks – as featured on CBeebies! Jabberjacks Classes are held in Worsley, Prestwich, Urmston and Ashton Under Lyne Jabberjacks deliver weekly classes to babies and toddlers across the Manchester area for children as young as […]
Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Football coaching for children aged 18 months – 5 years. At diddikicks, our focus is on fun. Through our age defined, specifically designed training sessions, we teach an understanding, and develop a love of football at a very young age. These sessions, run by our charismatic and passionate coaches, both engage and entertain, whilst developing […]
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 […]
Froggle Parties – As seen on CBBC!
£20 off when you quote ‘KIDSGUIDE’ Nationwide Froggle Parties is the no. 1 name in children’s party entertainment – for parties that are high energy and non stop fun!!! Choose from a huge and varied range of parties from our fabulous and funny entertainer/ magicians, or our hugely creative themed parties, funky discos, crazy clowns, […]
Jabberjacks giving that Unique Children’s Party Experience!
Classes are currently suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak – we look forward to seeing you before too long! Jabberjacks – as featured on CBeebies! Jabberjacks unique parties will capture your child’s imagination and ensuring they and their friends have the best party experience ever. Jabberjacks have been providing children’s party entertainment for over […]
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 […]
