Exploring Manchester with Kids
A new online platform offers reviews of family friendly parks and playgrounds, museums and theatres, cafes and restaurants of Manchester and Cheshire that could be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
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Day out with kids in Manchester and Cheshire
Treat Your Mum on Her Special Day!
What are your plans for Mother’s Day this spring? You can’t go wrong with traditional afternoon tea. Whether you’d like it to be sophisticated and decadent or just nice and cosy you’ll find a lot of places to choose from in Cheshire and Manchester. Some lively entertainment can be added too – from sing along and painting to performances and yoga classes. Have a happy Mother’s Day!
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Robert Wilson’s Jungle Book Makes Its UK Premiere at AVIVA Studios
New stage adaptation of Jungle Book, the classic children’s story about humanity and animals, arrives to Manchester this Easter weekend, 28–31 March 2024. Dream-like stage show with dazzling costumes, set design, and an original soundtrack from Coco Rosie.
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New Year Offer at Tatton Park
New Year, new you! If you’re thinking about getting out into the great outdoors after the excesses of Christmas, where better than the stunning parkland at Tatton Park for a walk with friends or family.
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Lost and Found at Aviva Studios
This winter, Factory International invites families to enjoy a heart-warming adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ book Lost and Found on the stage of Aviva Studios in Manchester, between 14th December and 6th January.
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Have you heard about the Hallé’s Family Concerts?
The Hallé’s new series of concerts introduces the youngest audience members to a live symphony orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall
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Pantomimes and Christmas Shows 2023 – 2024
There are lots of theatrical treats awaiting families of Manchester and Cheshire this festive season – from magical shows to laugh out loud pantos, from innovative puppetry, sensory stimulus and fascinating projections to traditional family concerts and live music.
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The magical world of Julia and Axel
From the middle of summer through to the first day of New Year 2024, The Lowry is running an exhibition dedicated to children’s books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
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Platt Hall Inbetween: Re-imagining the Gallery
Platt Hall has stood on the corner of Platt Lane and Wilmslow Road for 250 years. Now Platt Hall Inbetween working with local residents and communities to explore new possibilities for this landmark building.
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The Smeds and The Smoos Show
Tall Stories presents a stellar new show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler at the Lowry
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Balloon Fiesta will be Back in Cheshire Next Year
Organisers of the Cheshire Balloon Fiesta have announced that following the success of this year’s event they will be returning to Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall next year for the August bank holiday.
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