The Very Hungry Caterpillar is Back in Salford
This half term from 29 May until Saturday 1 June 2024 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is returning to The Lowry for four days of interactive fun, catchy music and colourful puppetry.
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Prepare for Launch – Adventure Awaits at Jodrell Bank this Easter and Beyond!
A family day out at Jodrell Bank is one of the best things to do during the Easter holidays. From March 29th to April 14th, Jodrell Bank invites young and curious kids to experience an extraordinary journey exploring the world of science, creativity, and the wonders of the universe.
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Easter Eco Explorers of Eureka! take actions
Join Eureka! Children’s Museum this Easter as they focus on what we can do to celebrate and look after planet Earth through hands-on activities, storytelling sessions and creative crafts.
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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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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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