Every place in Manchester

Stretford Public Hall

Manchester

Drama and choir sessions for kids aged 4 to 16, plus a parent-and-under-5s group with toys and LGBT+ stories.

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Summer Beach Club

Sheffield · ages 0+

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

Booking requiredFree parkingFood on sitePicnics allowed

Sundown Adventureland

Retford · ages 0-10

Rampton - theme park for under-10s with 30+ rides, indoor play and free under-90cm entry.

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Sunita Asal Art

Manchester

Sip & Paint sessions where you work from a set scene, like a moonlit lake or a window with flowers, on a proper canvas.

Swell UK Ltd - Garden, Pond and Aquatic Supplies

Hyde

A garden and aquatic supplies shop where you can wander past tanks of tropical, coldwater and marine fish, plus reptiles and amphibians.

TT Craft Studio

Manchester

Tufting workshops where you make your own fluffy rug or soft décor piece to take home.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookings

TeamSport Go Karting Manchester Trafford Park

Manchester · ages 4-99

Indoor karting on a 450-metre multi-level track with a flyover, plus a Mini Racer version for the small ones.

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Tenpin Manchester Harpurhey

Manchester

Twenty lanes of bowling plus laser tag, escape rooms and karaoke under one roof, with pizza delivered straight to your lane.

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Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood

Manchester · ages 4-13

Bumper bowling, laser tag and karaoke rooms under one roof, with free parking sorted for you.

Birthday partiesFree parkingFood on site

That Fun Place at Jump Xtreme Bolton

Bolton · ages 0-12

Soft play climbing and slides for babies through to age 12, tucked inside the Jump Xtreme trampoline site in Bolton.

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The Adventure Hub - Indoor Climbing and Outdoor Activities

Hope Valley

A bouldering wall for kids from 4 up, but public opening hours are tight so plan around the Saturday slot.

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The Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Altrincham

A community theatre putting on drama, comedy, musicals and pantomime, plus performing arts classes for kids aged 5 to 18.

Hearing loopToiletsWheelchair accessible

The Archertype

Manchester · ages 10+

Foam-tipped arrow battles and a buzzer-round gameshow for teenagers and adults, booked online in advance.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookingsParty rooms

The Big One

Blackpool · ages 0+

A full-scale coaster park where the star ride is a 235-foot drop hitting 85mph, plus dark rides, water rides and a whole land for younger fans.

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The Blues Kitchen Manchester

Manchester

A restaurant with live music where kids can eat with you, but the bar and stage areas are strictly over-18s.

The Bridgewater Hall

Manchester

Concerts and family-friendly shows in a proper concert hall, with relaxed performances and building tours for kids who fancy a look backstage.

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The Brindley

Runcorn

A theatre stage for panto and family shows, with a café and free parking right opposite.

CaféFree parking

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum

Leyland

Climb into real lorry cabs and grip the wheel of vehicles that used to rule the roads, all under one roof near the M6.

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The CUBE Manchester - Putters - Urban Playground

Manchester · ages 5+

Electronic mini-golf with on-screen animations and prizes, nine themed holes in under an hour.

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The Children's Adventure Farm Trust

Altrincham · ages 0-17

A free two-hour farm visit for children with additional needs and their families, animals, woodland and a sports hall included.

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The Crystal Maze

Manchester · ages 9+

Live-action team challenges across themed zones, ending in the Crystal Dome chasing golden tokens, for groups of nine-year-olds and up.

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The Dice Box Stockport

Stockport · ages 2+

A table booked by the hour, over a thousand board games to pick from, and staff who'll teach you the rules on the spot.

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The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre

Manchester

A Chorlton theatre with shows, cinema screenings and classes in everything from acting to ukulele.

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The Foodie Kitchen

Rochdale

Hands-on cooking classes ranging from kids' festival workshops to a father-and-child pizza battle.