Reader’s Review: Bouncing Fun for the Whole Family
Inflata Nation in Trafford offers an opportunity for the whole family to burn some energy – a fun family day out and plenty of great activities for children!
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Pantomimes and Christmas Shows
It’s here again! Oh no, it isn’t! Oh yes, it is! That’s right – panto season is back, and as usual we here at M&D have put together a list of the best local shows in the Manchester and Cheshire area for you to have some quality family fun at this Christmas. The traditionalists can enjoy old classics such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, whilst those among you who want something other than a pantomime this festive season can head over to venues such as the Bridgewater Hall or Home for a show with a difference.
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We’re ready for Christmas, Down at the Farm
In its heyday – Tatton’s 40 acre Farm fed the entire Tatton family and estate staff. Nowadays, it is a fascinating ‘Field to Fork’ interactive story, taking you back across the centuries, includes demonstrations and costumed characters. Today The Farm remains a working rare breed’s farm. But during the festive season it is a perfect place for families to meet Father Christmas, see the animal nativity in the stable, and try some mulled wine.
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Christmas @ Derwen
Friday 13 December is late night opening at Derwen College. Christmas menu at the Orangery Restaurant, 5-7pm. Tea with Santa for whole family, 4-5.30pm. Late night shopping at the Garden Centre until 8pm.
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A Weekend of Stories and Light
LIT is a chance to tell, write, hear and share stories, to shine a light on creativity and unleash people’s imagination. LIT wants to inspire the children of Macclesfield to find their inner storyteller
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Christmas at Dunham Massey Lights up with International Sculpture Artists
Christmas at Dunham Massey returns to the historic National Trust property in Cheshire from 22 November – 30 December 2019 with stunning light sculptures being created by award-winning designers from as far afield as Australia.
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Family Day at Manchester Animation Festival 2019
Manchester Animation Festival announces Family Day, Sunday 10th November. The Festival’s program includes: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon; Shorts include Rebel Girls – Moon Landing: The Story of Margaret Hamilton, Partridge in a Bear Tree & Papergee and the Spider; Lego Stop motion Workshop and more.
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Jingle Bee All the Way to MediaCityUK!
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to go dashing through MediaCityUK in Salford on Sunday 24th November for the Jingle Bee Jog, in association with Make Events. It’s a fun event for the festive season, with no times taken and is open to people of all ages and abilities. . .
Competition: win family entry for this event.
Half-term Trip to Alexandra Park
Having recently moved to Disley we are enjoying discovering new places on our doorstep and the areas we felt were too far away when we lived in Gatley. . Our original idea of a trip to Buxton Park was postponed as a leaky ceiling and another tradesman visit meant we couldn’t get out until after lunchtime. However, Alexandra Park was recommended by a friend as a nearby park, and we were not disappointed.
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Calling All Magical Human Beings!
Family fun and magical adventure will be casting a spell over the spookiest corner of Tatton Park this Halloween as interactive performance group ‘Rusticus’ present a unique, all-new experience in the atmospheric grounds of Tatton’s medieval Old Hall.
Read MoreHalloween Fun For All
Trick-or-treating isn’t all there is to Halloween — it’s also a great chance for some familiar family activities, with a few twists. Every child and family are different, but luckily venues around the region have a wide range of different Halloween events on offer. Whether you’re looking for a quieter Halloween for younger children, or some real frights for the older ones, there’s something for everyone.
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