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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Farshore, part of HarperCollins Publishers, are teaming up in February 2026 to celebrate the 95th anniversary of E. H. Shepard's iconic illustrations for Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in the Willows with interactive children’s trails…
A high-energy East-meets-West spectacular featuring daring Globe of Death motorbike stunts, stunning Chinese circus artistry, and a magical dragon tale - all set to K-pop and Western hits. A thrilling, family-friendly adventure under the big top. Tickets from £9.99.
This Easter, Selfridges’ much-loved Great Hunt returns in collaboration with Sylvanian Families. Across half-term, your little explorers are invited to discover hidden characters from the Sylvanian Families world across the Toyshop on Selfridges upper level. This…
Tuesday 7 April – Chip Chirp Cookies Design and decorate your own Easter egg or chick biscuit using icing pens, colourful toppings and roll‑out icing. Create it, personalise it and take home a tasty treat! Wednesday 8 April – Easter Cress Heads Kids can paint and personalise their own…
Pick up a free trail map from Reception (by the Stables Cafe) and follow our family-friendly Spring Trail! This short walk takes you through scenic areas of the Park in search of fun spring characters. Running from early March to late May.
Pick up your trail sheet from our Easter stand in Orient Way and follow the story of Willow the Wood Sprite, who has accidentally spilled his Super Sprout Elixir and made carrots grow to ten times their size across the centre! Search for the giant carrots, jot down the letter hidden on each one…
Spring has arrived at Chester zoo and there's more than animals to discover this Easter. As you explore, keep your eyes peeled for giant eggs hidden throughout the zoo, can you find them all? This seasonal trail is included with your membership or a valid admission ticket, so the whole family…
The mischievous bob-tailed bunny, Peter Rabbit™, is coming to visit us at the Bury Transport Museum! Come and see Peter Rabbit at intervals on Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th April 2026. There will be even more family fun with three theme park rides suitable for toddlers, face painters and craft…
Supervised playscheme offering free play, outdoor play, trips out locally, activity sessions, arts and crafts, mindfulness and wellbeing activities, skills for life, games, sports, environmental, nature and gardening sessions, music/dance/movement, walking, playing football or basketball, dancing…
Hop, skip and spring into Easter with miffy at Tatton Park! Follow miffy into the Gardens, where little explorers can search for springtime surprises on a scavenger hunt, play games and discover the sights, sounds and smells of the season. Meet miffy’s farmyard friends as you help her…
Don't mis a thing with the Chester Zoo app. During your visit find out where and when you can hear from their expert Zoo Rangers, as they share fasinating facts about the animals being card for at the zoo. The animal talk schedule changes regularly, so be sure to check the app or website as well…
Discover Wigan's Watersports Activity Centre at the heart of a genuine national treasure, the beautiful and unique Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve. Here they offer a range of watersports, coaching and courses for people of all abilities - delivered by fully qualified and…
Take part in a brand‑new adventure this Easter as RHS Garden Bridgewater launches Easter Detectives: Who Framed the Easter Bunny, a fun and interactive mystery trail for children of all ages. Just as the Easter Bunny prepared to deliver chocolate across the country, disaster struck: every egg basket…
Join the Dino Egg Trail Adventure and see if you can track down all the hidden eggs around the course. As you explore, collect the letters from each egg to spell the mystery word, then head back to claim your reward if you've cracked it. Pick up your trail leaflet from Guest Services to get…
Free Easter Family Fun at the Civic! Mark your calendars! On Saturday 4th April from 11am–3pm, we're hosting a massive day of FREE Easter activities for the whole family. Here's what's waiting for you: Mobile Petting Farm (outside the Old Market): Meet Valais Blacknose sheep, Pygmy…
The Easter Bunny is hiding in the park, and he's left a trail of eggs to find him! Pre-book your slot and head to the event point at the Stables to pick up your trail! Follow the eggs to find the clues to the secret phrase. Event Details: - Trail runs between 10.00am and 3.00pm, Friday 3rd April…
Step into a prehistoric adventure this Easter with Jurassic Golf! With dinosaurs around every corner and endless fun to be had, it's the perfect place to let the kids go wild. There's something for everyone, keeping the whole family entertained. Don't forget to add a ride on the Carousel…
Families across Salford and Greater Manchester are invited to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend at the annual MedEquip4Kids Easter Duck Race at Salford Watersports Centre on Good Friday, 3rd April, from 12.30pm to 4.00pm. This free community event brings together local businesses, schools and…
The Biggest Easter Ever at Cockfields Cockfields is hosting an egg-citing Easter celebration filled with family fun, unforgettable moments, and plenty of springtime magic. Easter Egg Hunt The farm’s famous Easter Egg Hunt returns. Children can explore the grounds, follow the clues, and take…
This Easter, Quayside in Salford offers a vibrant programme of family-friendly activities and special events for all ages. Enjoy seasonal festivities at Kargo MKT, including Easter-themed gatherings and exclusive food offers where children under 10 can eat free throughout the school holidays…
Delicious Easter Treats
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Celebrate Easter with a refined afternoon tea at The Library Champagne Bar. Indulge in delicate patisserie, freshly baked scones and elegant finger sandwiches, served alongside fine teas and a glass of Champagne in one of Manchester’s most beautiful social spaces. The perfect way to savour a…
Create lasting memories this Easter whilst savouring your favourite dishes at Breakfast with The Ivy Bunny. Children will take home the beautiful Ivy Easter Bunny, (RRP £24.99) alongside bunny ears to dress up and a themed activity sheet set, whilst the whole family enjoys a delicious…
This Easter, Sexy Fish Manchester is inviting guests to celebrate in style with a strong line-up of dining experiences, limited-time menus, and standout entertainment across the Bank Holiday weekend. Limitless Weekend: Good Friday & Saturday Guests are invited to kick off the long weekend with…
Guests are invited to tumble down the rabbit hole and be transported into the Mad Hatter’s weird and wacky world of Wonderland. This is a strictly over-18s Tea Party, featuring Manchester’s superstar drag queens. Don’t be late, don’t be late, for a very important date…
Tumble down the rabbit hole and discover the Mad Hatter's Tea Party at the Churnet Valley Railway this Easter. Discover enchanting Easter events in the Staffordshire Moorlands at the Churnet Valley Railway, featuring a whimsical trip to Wonderland! Brought to you by the team behind the hugely…
Treat the family to a delicious meal at Italiana fifty-five restaraunts this Easter, where kids eat free. Taking place across Manchester locations. Offer details: One child eats free with every paying adult Child must dine from the Children’s Menu Adults must dine from the A La Carte…
Creative Activities for All Ages
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Get your Pit Pass and get ready to experience the excitement of Formula 1® in this exclusive Build the Thrill event. Choose a team to join, build your driver and their car to race your way to victory!
Curiosity and Imagination
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The countdown has begun for the world (and galactic) premiere of Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos, an electrifying new exhibition that launches at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester in February 2026. Step into the Solar System on a thrilling adventure where mystery, mischief, and rocket-loads…
Put a spring in your space boots this Easter with a host of free family fun and an out-of-this-world exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum. Explore beyond the blue skies of spring and blast off into a universe of cosmic curiosity from Saturday 28 March – Sunday 19 April. Join the…
Kids and grown-ups alike can discover the fascinating connection between football and the human body in our brand new exhibition, Head, Shoulders, Knees & Goals. Explore the science behind movement, the stories that shape identity and the joy of football fandom through hands on play, sensory…
April Half-Term plans? Sorted! Take part in a Man City Easter Egg Hunt on a Stadium Tour this half-term for a chance to win a mascot place for an upcoming Premier League game! They will have their famous matchday mascot, Moonchester, on the tour to meet and greet and get some photos with! *Please…
Manchester is about to get a whole lot more playful with Bubble Planet! This quirky new attraction is all about big, magical bubbles - soap bubbles, air bubbles, even virtual reality bubbles that let your imagination run free. It’s a place to explore, play, and just have fun, no matter your…
Illusions are in bloom this spring! Explore a world of surprises with rooms that expand perspectives, immersive installations, and photo opportunities -sprouting with colourful flowers, eggs, and butterflies. Join the big Easter Egg Hunt throughout the museum and count the eggs to collect…
Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites visitors to venture into the secret world of espionage this winter with the arrival of blockbuster exhibition Spies, Lies and Deception at IWM North (29th November 2025 - 31 August 2026). Showcasing over 60 objects including gadgets, classified…
This spring, Shaun the Sheep is heading to Bury town centre with a baaa-rilliant FREE, family-friendly sculpture trail – and you're invited to Find the Flock. From Saturday 28 February to Thursday 30 April, discover 12 Shaun the Sheep sculptures hiding across venues in the town centre…
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Curiouser and curiouser? Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure in Wonderland, celebrating…
Go behind the scenes and follow in the footsteps of your favourite player - a guided tour will take 70 minutes. Easter Holidays Offer! Under 16 tickets from just £7.50 between Wednesday 1 April and Sunday 19 April (excluding 3-6 April and 11-12 April). Enjoy a budget-friendly, fun-filled…
Families are invited to dive into a treasure-filled adventure at SEA LIFE Manchester this Easter, as the aquarium launches its Pirate Treasure Hunt. Running 21st March - 4th May 2026, this special Easter activity promises an unforgettable day out, packed with underwater discoveries, pirate mischief…
Calling all families in need of some time out this Easter. Families are invited to join the Easter celebrations at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House for some creative fun. Two children’s trails have been designed, allowing visitors of all ages to explore the House this spring, from the Victorian…
2026 Programme This Easter holiday, visitors can fill their space passport with the popular Mission: Explore stamp-collector trail, discover The Dish in daily outdoor talks, and get hands-on with cosmic crafts and activities. Guests can also journey through the Solar System in the Space Dome. All…
Stories that Come Alive
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Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is heading back out on tour across the UK and Ireland from October 2025. Winner of over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the ‘unique and…
After delighting audiences across the country, the smash-hit, joyful play based on the best-selling novel is back with a celebration of friendship, kindness and compassion. There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He’s nine…
This pop-up workshop kicks off the excitement for Khushi Festival 2026, Oldham’s vibrant festival of happiness, creativity and community. Create your own puppets and explore how they move, behave and tell stories. You’ll develop practical making skills, experiment with performance and…
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show. ★★★★ ‘The perfect first theatre outing’ Manchester Evening News A…
The Wiggles present their most magical live show experience to date with The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular! Set to be The Wiggles' biggest and brightest show yet, travelling across the country bringing their sell out live-show phenomenon to a city near you. In a concert filled with…
This will mark the UK live stage debut for Gabby's Dollhouse Live! based on the global pre-school sensation from DreamWorks Animation. The hit mixed media series has become the most-watched kids show on Netflix, and follows the fun adventures of Gabby, as she unboxes a brand-new surprise in…
So much science, so little time... DOKTOR KABOOM! creatively blends theatre with the wonders of scientific exploration in this highly entertaining and fully interactive show, packed with engaging science experiments performed live on stage. This hilariously fun, empowering, and wholly original…
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved Tales from the Acorn Wood Stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that…
Starring... The X Factor's JJ HAMBLETT from Union J as Prince Evan Tik Tok & West End Star ABBIE BUDDEN as Ariel the Mermaid Britain's Got Talent comedian BEN LANGLEY as Sheldon the Crab Back by popular demand, Karen the Mam's LEWIS DENNY as Octavia the Sea Witch The Hilarious…
We are off to see…a wizardly wonderful Wicked Pantomime adventure, The Wizard of Oz! Join Dorothy Gale as she befriends a brainless Scarecrow, a loveable Tin Man and the cowardly Lion on their quest to thwart the evil powers of the Wicked Witch of the West. With a little help from…
Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze - written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage for the first time! Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn't…
Guests are invited to a brilliant Film Forum Easter special at the Forum Theatre. Primarily aimed at children under 8, the event begins at 10:30am with a fantastic Easter hunt. Children will move around the auditorium, searching for clues before collecting their Easter egg once they have found them…
Unforgettable Musical Experiences
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The chart-topping Aussie band 5 Seconds Of Summer (aka 5SOS) was formed with the ambition of building a deep, lifelong connection to their fans. Since getting together in 2011 at Norwest Christian College in Riverstone, New South Wales, that’s exactly what they’ve done. The quartet of Michael…
You’re invited to experience Gravity — a remarkable night that brings together three legendary voices from the world of musical theatre, touring stages across the UK. This isn’t just another performance; it’s the West End brought directly to you. With Kerry Ellis as the first…
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays. The Happy Mondays’ classic line-up of front man Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta (vocals), Gary Whelan (drums), Paul Ryder (bass), Mark Day (guitar) and Dan Broad (MD/guitar/keys) will perform timeless hits such as Step On, Kinky…
Hot Cross Bunny Presents a two-day celebration of music and culture at Aviva Studios this Easter Weekend Get ready for an iconic weekend of live performances and global sounds in the heart of Manchester. Hot Cross Bunny Presents vibrant daytime shows moving seamlessly into immersive late-night…
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Manchester 48 Hour Film Project Returns for Season 2 in 2026
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A Complete Guide to Manchester's Michelin-star and Michelin-listed Restaurants
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