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Historical places to visit in Greater Manchester

Things for Active Kids to do in Greater Manchester

Childrens Entertainment in Greater Manchester

Family Days Out in Greater Manchester

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Wythenshawe Park Farm

Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe Park Farm The Farm offers an exciting opportunity for children to learn about where food comes from and witness the hustle and bustle and all the elements of a working countryside farm within an urban setting. There is a play park and lots of other facilities as well.

Legoland Discovery Centre

Manchester

Legoland Discovery Centre Step inside and it's like you have just jumped into the biggest box of Lego bricks ever! Enter Merlin's magical potion room and discover a Lego wizard's world of spells and sorcery. With over 2 million Lego bricks under one roof, what will you discover?

Museum of Science and Industry

Manchester

Museum of Science and Industry The whole family has fun at MOSI in Manchester. Situated in five large buildings packed with exciting galleries, exhibitions and daily events, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.

The Lowry

Salford Quays

The Lowry - is a spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, cafe/bars, gift shop and Tourist Information Centre. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, work by BritainÂs most popular artist alongside contemporary art plus a wealth of fabulous theatre entertainment and participatory activity for all ages.

Museum of Transport

Cheetham

Museum of Transport 100 years of public transport history from a horse bus of 1890 to the prototype Metrolink tram of 1990. Free guided tour available.

Chinese Arts Centre

Manchester

Chinese Arts Centre Chinese Arts Centre is the international agency for the development and promotion of contemporary Chinese artists.Our work covers many areas including exhibitions.

Greater Manchester Police Museum

Manchester

Greater Manchester Police Museum Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses: someone had to uphold the law! History is brought back to life at the Police Museum.

Vernon Park Museum

Stockport

Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year, such as Clay Face making, Kite Building and Brass Band days.

The Manchester Museum

Manchester

The Manchester Museum Come face-to-face with live frogs and snakes, meet Stan the T.rex or see a helmet made from the skull of a porcupine fish. Draw, play and relax, get up close to objects, follow trails or borrow a backpack full of gallery activities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Manchester with kids.

Hat Works

Stockport

Hat Works The UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear! An award winning interactive Visitor Attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed ex hat factory. Fun and educational.

The Peoples History Museum

Spinningfields

The Peoples History Museum This social history museum chronicles the lives of Manchester's working people during the past one hundred years. They have specifically family friendly exhibits which change monthly, but otherwise definitely an educational visit, so check our local listings and follow up with something fun to reward their attention!

National Football Museum

Manchester

National Football Museum Experience the world's greatest sport at the National Football Museum. Whether you’re planning a casual stop with your family or a young fan's special treat, they want you to enjoy your visit to the world's biggest and best football museum.

Manchester Aquatics Centre

Ardwick

Manchester Aquatics Centre The fantastic venue purpose built for the Commonwealth Games. There are special family sessions which offer a calm and enjoyable environment to develop skills and confidence in.

Hyde Leisure Pool

Hyde

Hyde Leisure Pool 'Red Ripster' Aqua slide - Wave machine - White water channel - Water cannons - Geysers - Bubble Pool - Cafe and air conditioned eating area. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Tyldesley Pool

Tyldesley

Tyldesley Pool Now known as Tyldesley Pelican Centre they offer standard, teaching and diving pools with regular 'fun and floats' sessions, kids' parties, and holiday activities. For toddlers the Swim Tots session includes music and toys in a safe and controlled environment.

Head Over Heels Fairytale Play

Chorlton

Head Over Heels Fairytale Play Three levels of soft play fun reaching a mind blowing 6.5m height. The fastest way to get down is on the fiery 3-lane astro slide: if you can make it past the Dragon! A funtastic way to exercise and meet new friends.

Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House

East Didsbury

Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House An indoor play building with a large number of games and play structure children under 4ft 9ins tall. We also hold Parent and Toddler sessions during the week. An excellent place to go for a good night out as the complex also has bowling, a cinema, health club, bingo and a Travel Lodge.

Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand

Gorton

Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!

Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion

Worsley

Wacky Warehouse - Red Lion has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!!

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods

Mottram

Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods A nice big kids play structure, overlooked by tables and chairs for the parents to sit on and take a break while the kids run round. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Little Monsters Mayhem

Salford

Little Monsters Mayhem is an indoor play centre; we cater for children from a few weeks old to 11 years. Our Rainforest themed play frame has 3 lanes, waterfall themed slide, sports court, separate toddler frame and padded baby area.

Land of Play

Trafford Park

Land of Play A stimulating, safe, fun, healthy recreation area for children of all age groups, creating an atmosphere for pantomime and make believe.

Anchorsawayplay

Wythenshawe

Anchorsawayplay One of the latest and most challenging play frames in the country for both young babies to toddlers and for children up to the age of 11

Cheeky Chimps

Atherton

Cheeky Chimps Indoor play centre with main frame assault course, sports zone and dedicated toddler area to keep the little ones safe from the rampage!

Jungle Mayhem

Radcliffe

Jungle Mayhem Indoor soft play centre suitable for ages 0-11. Fantastic soft play frame including 4 lane slide and ball pool with suction tubes and ball shower! Separate baby and toddler area with Little Tykes Cars. Sports Zone and Dance Machine!

Party and Play Funhouse

Westhoughton

Party and Play Funhouse This modern, light and spacious indoor soft play centre has three age specific soft play zones for Babies, Toddlers and Children aged 4 to 12.

Rough n Tumble

Stockport

Rough n Tumble 3 huge soft adventure play frames and interactive equipment suitable for children aged 0 to 12 years. Everything has been carefully deigned to stimulate and entertain your children.

Funtastic Play Centre

Radcliffe

Funtastic Play Centre Indoor Play Centre. 0 to 10 years. Play frames, Slides, Trampolines, Ball pools, fabulous elevated Sports Court, Toddlers area, Cafe, Meal Deals, Parties, Parking, Holiday Club and much more. Specifically designed from a parent’s point of view.

Anchors Away

Stockport

Anchors Away The venue is packed with fun features including a tube slide, large ball pool, a twin lane Astra slide, physio balls, swing balls and much more!

Play Factore

Trafford Park

Play Factore The tallest indoor play frame in the world at over 15m high with an amazing astra slide that stretches over 40 metres long! Plus laser tag arena and electric go karts: be prepared to have to drag the kids out!

Snakes and Slides

Middleton

Snakes and Slides The play centre has dedicated play zones for babies, toddlers and juniors, a spacious area to play football and basket ball and a brand new children's go-kart track.

The Funhouse

Swinton

The Funhouse provides fun and safe entertainment for children aged 0 to 12 years. Kids can enjoy some adventure play and indoor activities like go-karts whatever the weather!

Wobbly Bobs

Bolton

Wobbly Bobs A state of the art fully fitted multi level play structure, featuring 3 lane waterfall astra slide, spiral tube slide, swing balls, aerial glide and loads more. With under 5 and toddler zones too.

Coach House Brewers Fayre

Manchester

Coach House Brewers Fayre Multi-level adventure play equipment featuring ball ponds and other classic fun features plus a dedicated toddler zone. Attached to family restaurant.

Bizee Kidz

Wigan

Bizee Kidz Bright and welcoming multi level play frame for children 0 to 12 (approx), featuring designated areas for pre-walkers and toddlers, boasts 4 lane astra slide, sports pitch, disco room and cafe.

Bouncers Play Centre

Diggle

Bouncers Play Centre Huge Trampolines, Gigantic Bouncy Slides, Gymnastic Activity, Runs, Gymnastic Play Equipment, Little Tykes' Play Corner, Swings, Trapeze Bars, Climbing Rings, Climbing Walls, Ropes and much much more!

Go Wild Bury

Bury

Go Wild Bury Features include 3 lane astraslide, a helter skelter slide, canon ball shooters, ball pool, spinning poles, rope bridges, toddler area with own special features, and great CCTV coverage so you can truly keep an eye on hem.

Manchester United Museum and Tour

Old Trafford

Manchester United Museum and Tour Manchester United Museum and Tour - Come and see for yourself why more than 200,000 people visit the Museum every year! Young or old, United fan or not, it really is something to savour and tell your friends and family about.

Manchester City FC Experience

SportCity

Manchester City FC Experience combines the rich sporting history of Manchester City Football Club with a 90 minute tour of the awe inspiring City of Manchester Stadium.

Staircase House

Stockport

Staircase House Explore domestic history throughout the house, peel back the bedclothes of the four poster bed, sit at the 18th Century dining table, and try your hand at quill pen writing!

Chill Factore

Manchester

Chill Factore Chill Factore brings the complete Alpine ski village experience to the UK for the first time. It's fun for all the family, whether skiing, snowboarding, or enjoying the other snow activities available. Off the slopes, you can browse the shops or grab a bite to eat in the Alpine village.

Silver Blades Ice Rink

Altrincham

Silver Blades Ice Rink There are different kinds of skating session at the rink, such as Public Skating, After Skool Skate, Chill Out, Disco Skate, Easy Skate, Disco Revival and Family Skate sessions.

Skatecity

Stockport

Skatecity Featured on ITV's The Feel Good Factor. Varied skating sessions evenings only except during school holidays.

The Skate Station

Ashton Under Lyne

The Skate Station Great roller skating indoor family fun. We pride ourselves on providing a safe and fun environment. All children must be accompanied with a parent / guardian. All adults must be accompanied with child. Sizes Jnr 8 to Adult 12. Refreshments and snacks available from our onsite cafe.

Wigan Roller Rink

Wigan

Wigan Roller Rink offers classic family roller skating with a variety of sessions including themed music, rink games and family times.

Burrs Activity Centre

Bury

Burrs Activity Centre Canoeing - Archery -Kayaking - -Rafting - Climbing on the indoor climbing wall - -Abseiling - Team building and problem solving - Orienteering

Manchester Climbing Centre

Manchester

Manchester Climbing Centre The North West's premier indoor climbing wall. We run sessions for all ages and abilities, including kids clubs, birthday parties, family taster sessions and adult beginners courses. Outdoor sessions also run in summer. Climbing is a great fun activity for all the family, so head down and have a go!

Debdale Outdoor Centre

Gorton

Debdale Outdoor Centre - is a modern purpose-built outdoor centre owned and operated by Manchester City Council. We provide an exciting range of activities in Greater Manchester and further a field in the Peak District, North Wales and North West England.

Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester

Manchester

Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester is a refrigerated unit running through a climbing shop's 2 floors. Inside at a constant -12°C an 8 metre concave real ice climbing wall presents a steep challenge to both novice and accomplished climbers. Strict lower age limit of 14 years old, with conditions.

Heaton Park Golf Centre

Prestwich

Heaton Park Golf Centre Voted "Best Municipal Golf Course of the Year" in both GolfPunk (Jan/Feb 06) and Esquire (Aug 06) Magazines. 18-hole Championship Golf Course - 18-hole par-3 pitch and putt course - Junior Golf Development Academy

Paradise Island Adventure Golf

Manchester

Paradise Island Adventure Golf Prepare to experience something pretty unique, two eighteen hole indoor mini-golf courses set amidst a tropical paradise inside the Trafford Centre, Manchester. Forget Crazy Golf - this is Adventure Golf.

Aerial Extreme

Manchester

Aerial Extreme Join us for a unique, fun-packed experience on one of the world's most awesome outdoor High Ropes Adventure Courses, with over 38 exciting obstacles and two zip wires! Busier session can take up to 2 hours so come prepared!

Airkix Indoor Skydiving

Manchester

Airkix Indoor Skydiving Airkix Indoor Skydiving makes for the ideal family day out, for families looking for something special. Referred to as 'The Smile Factory', ear-to-ear grins are guaranteed. What's more, anybody can fly from the ages of 4 to 104! Pre-booking advised, so book now to experience the magic of flight!

Projekts Indoor Skatepark

Manchester

Projekts Indoor Skatepark Under cover skatepark with well maintained, classic features to practice or show off on, depending on your skill level! No posted lower age limit, parental supervision required.

Rock Over Climbing

Manchester

Rock Over Climbing They offer packages for all including those aimed at young people that introduce all the basic safety and climbing techniques allowing children of almost any age to participate, learning how to have fun while developing their physical ability at the same time.

Salford Watersports Centre

Salford

Salford Watersports Centre is based on Salford Quays not far from the centre of Manchester. We offer a wide range of exciting watersports and outdoor activities including; sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, raft building and bellboating. You can also climb to the top of our 8 metre high indoor climbing wall as well.

Tenpin Parrs Wood

East Didsbury

Tenpin Parrs Wood is a bowling centre located in Parrswood Entertainment Centre. We have 28 modern fully computerised lanes, 16 American Pool tables, Amusement Arcades all catered towards families and kids. There is also the Beach Road Cafe Bar for some delicious meal and snack options!

AMF Bury

Bury

AMF Bury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Hollywood Bowl Manchester

Manchester

AMF Hollywood Bowl Manchester Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

AMF Wigan

Wigan

AMF Wigan Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Namco Funscape Manchester

Manchester

Namco Funscape Manchester Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!

Daytona Karting

Trafford Park

Daytona Karting Bambino Karting is available at all of Daytona's Race Venues for drivers aged 5-7 years (as well as for 8+) . All three venues have designed and built dedicated beginner circuits for the Bambino Experience.

Manchester Spy Treasure Trail

Manchester

Manchester Spy Treasure Trail Treasure Trails' treasure hunts are a fantastic way to explore a new town or village whilst enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air. Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the sights!

Manchester Mystery Treasure Trail

Manchester

Manchester Mystery Treasure Trail Treasure Trails' treasure hunts are a fantastic way to explore a new town or village whilst enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air. Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the sights!

East Lancashire Railway

Bury

East Lancashire Railway The service operates historic steam trains from Rawtenstall to Heywood passing over viaducts and through tunnels.There are special events throughout the year, such as Santa Specials and Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Manchester Airport Tour Centre

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport Tour Centre Trained guides show the airport's facilities to over 20,000 visitors each year with superb audio visual and lecture facilities contained in the Tour Centre. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester

Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway

Urmston

Abbotsfield Park Miniature Railway Also know locally as 'Chassen Park', this is especially worth visiting on a Sunday when the Urmston and District Railway Society operate a miniature train around the park.

Lyme Park

Disley

Lyme Park Adventure playground, medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore.

Heaton Park

Prestwich

Heaton Park Great Animal Centre, two dedicated children's play areas providing a range of activities for children aged from 3 years up to 14 years, rowing boats, tram rides, pitch and putt - loads to do - wow!

Wythenshawe Park

Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe Park A great park offering a massive range of things to do: crazy golf, pitch and putt, community farm, outdoor play area, woodland walks, 16th century hall, 16 football pitches

IMAX Manchester

Manchester

IMAX Manchester Taking film to the max, an IMAX film is a futuristic ride of adventure and spectacular 2D and 3D effects, taking you through the cinema screen and into the heart of the action. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.

Pottery Corner

Chorlton

Pottery Corner Have you been painting for years and fancy a go at a new medium? Maybe you've never lifted a brush but would love a personalised mug for work. Those of you who say you have no artistic ability - come along and let us prove you wrong

Pik a Pot n paint

Stockport

Pik a Pot n paint is a paint your own pottery craft studio. We offer a fun and relaxing environment for people of all ages to come and express their creativity. It’s the perfect place to celebrate or a treat for the kids!

Laser Quest

Manchester

Laser Quest Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game. Plus Laser Matrix and The Rock climbing facility.

LomoWall Manchester

Piccadilly Basin

LomoWall Manchester An actual physical wall, covered by thousands of snap shot-sized analogue photos, which when viewed from afar forms a fascinating mosaic artwork in its own right.

BBC Tour at MediaCityUK

Salford

BBC Tour at MediaCityUK Kids can tour the halls behind their favourite shows, plus they have the chance to take part in their own television production in their interactive studio.

Matchmoor Riding Centre

Bolton

Matchmoor Riding Centre BHS approved facility offering lessons, scenic hacks and a recognised Pony Club.

Carrington Riding Centre

Carrington

Carrington Riding Centre BHS approved facility offering lessons including a Parent Child class, plus scenic hacking, mechanical horse riding simulator and BHS qualification training.

Greater Manchester Riding for the Disabl

Wythenshawe Park

Greater Manchester Riding for the Disabl offers disabled and able bodied riding lessons for over 4s, menage, off road hacking and courses in stable management available.

Thanks for all the great things to do and Zoos and Wildlife Parks in Greater Manchester with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Greater Manchester can enjoy the great day out as well.