The indoor Play Zones are:
The Story Den - Manchester Central Library
The Arcade - Printworks
The Sports Hall - Great Northern
The Soapbox - People’s History Museum
The Studio - St John’s, Aviva Studios / Science and Industry Museum
The outdoor Play Zones are:
The Carnival - St Ann’s Square
The Playground - Exchange Square
The Story Den: Cbeebies Bedtime Stories Live at Manchester Central
CBeebies Bedtime Stories is taking place on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th only. Please check The Story Den for the full listings.
The Sports Hall at Great Northern
The Skate Park at The Sports Hall, at Great Northern, is running in time slots and is suitable for 7+. See the session slots here.
The event has something for everyone, from toddlers to young Teens.
Toddlers will love some events at The Story Den at Manchester Central Library, and The Sports Hall at Great Northern, as well as The Playground at Exchange Square.
Young children will love: The Playground at Exchange Square, The Carnival at St Ann’s Square, The Nursery Rhyme Trail at Manchester Arndale, The Story Den at Manchester Central Library, The Soapbox at People’s History Museum, The Studios at St Johns, and The Sports Hall at Great Northern.
Young Teens will love: The Arcade at Printworks, The Studios at St John’s and The Sports Hall at Great Northern (specifically The Skate Park, which is suitable for 7+ only)
Are the activities suitable for babies and toddlers?
Yes, all areas of the event are pram-friendly. Paths are wide and accessible, but some crowded areas may require extra care.
Zones with pram parks include: The Carnival at St Ann’s Square, The Sports Hall at Great Northern, The Story Den at Manchester Central, The Arcade at Printworks, The Studios at Aviva Studios, The Studios at Science and Industry Museum.
Yes, there are multiple food and drink vendors across the city centre.
You can also find a pop-up mini market including street food vans and stalls, by Grub on Grape Street, at The Studios.
There are cafes in People’s History Museum, Science and Industry Museum and Aviva Studios.
Also, check out our Super Duper food offers on the website.
Yes, picnics are allowed in public areas, but some indoor venues may not permit outside food.
There are picnic areas at The Sports Hall at Great Northern, The Soapbox at People’s History Museum, and The Carnival in St Ann’s Square (Outdoor) and The Studio at Aviva Studios. (Please note: you are unable to reserve tables at Aviva Studios for picnic use.)
Toilet facilities are available at:
Manchester Arndale
Manchester Central Library
Manchester Central (Wed & Thur only)
Marks and Spencer - Market Street
Royal Exchange Theatre
McDonald's - St Ann’s Square
Aviva Studios
Great Northern (The disabled toilet is located on the upper floor, accessible via a lift)
Science and Industry Museum
Please note there are no public toilets at Printworks.
Accessible toilets
You can find accessible toilets at Manchester Arndale. They have larger, private toilets at all three of their main toilet facilities for those who require them. These are accessed via a radar key, so if you do not have your own please just ask a member of staff who will be in the area and they will be more than happy to let you in.
There are also accessible toilets at The Sports Hall at Great Northern, The Studios at Aviva Studios, The Soapbox at People’s History Museum, The Story Den at Manchester Central.
The Changing Places facility is situated on the lower mall of Manchester Arndale, opposite Shopmobility. Access to this room is via a radar key and by pressing the intercom to Security Control. Please call 0161 833 9851 if further details are required. The facilities are open in line with the opening hours of the centre and include:
Changing Bench – adult-sized and height-adjustable.
Hoist – ceiling track hoist designed to be used with loop attachment slings.
Toilet – the toilet is centrally placed with room on either side for the carers.
For more information about other Changing Places, please click here.
Changing places at People’s History Museum
There is a Changing Places toilet on the ground floor. Use a RADAR key or ask at the welcome desk for access.
The doorway of the Changing Places toilet is approximately 1,162mm wide.
For more details about access and toilets within People’s History Museum, click here.
Changing places at Manchester Central Library
The Changing Places facility is situated on the ground floor, please ask a member of staff for the access key.
Facilities include:
Changing Bench – adult-sized and height-adjustable.
Hoist – ceiling track hoist designed to be used with loop attachment slings.
Toilet – the toilet is centrally placed with room on either side for the carers.
The Quiet Zone at The Studios at Aviva Studios
A tech-free calm space with unplugged art and crafts activities, soft lighting, cosy seating, and calming visuals.
The Calm area at The Sports Hall at Great Northern
The Calm Zone is located inside the Book Nook at Great Northern Warehouse. The space provides an opportunity to take a break from the excitement of the Sports Hall and wider festival. Relax with sensory and fidget toys whilst calming nature sounds play in the background.
The Calm room at The Soapbox at People’s History Museum - This is a private room near the cafe, perfect for families who need a quieter space.
All areas at the event are wheelchair accessible.
Click here for more information about accessibility around Manchester Arndale and the support available.
Yes, photography and filming for personal use are welcome. Please be mindful of other visitors. If you are concerned about any unauthorised activity during the event, please inform a member of our team.
Please note that filming and photography will take place during the festival.
If you do not want your child to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of our team, who can provide an opt-out sticker for your child to wear.
Our photographers and videographers will be wearing orange high-vis jackets for easy identification.
Images and videos captured may be used to promote the Super Duper Festival in the future.
We will not photograph or film anyone wearing an opt-out sticker.
If your child is photographed without an opt-out sticker and you later see an image you did not consent to, please email hello@superduperfamilyfestival.com and we will remove it.
Our main lost child point is Exchange Street opposite the Royal Exchange Theatre, next to our Information Point. Lost Child points can also be found inside each of our partner venues and will be clearly signposted. If you have a lost or found child, please speak to a member of our staff.
The Super Duper Family Festival takes place in the heart of Manchester’s shopping district.
Bus
Use TFGM’s journey planning page to work out your route from anywhere in Greater Manchester: tfgm.com/public-transport/bus
Car
Car parking is available at many locations across the city; the closest is Manchester Arndale.
Metrolink
Metrolink operates across Greater Manchester with the nearest stops located at Exchange Square, Market Street and Shudehill: tfgm.com/public-transport/tram
Travel advice relating to the closure of Manchester Piccadilly Train Station during the festival
Manchester Piccadilly train station will be closed during The Super Duper Festival. To plan your journey into the city, please see the information below.
Changes to train services
From the south of Manchester:
All Avanti West Coast Main Line services to Manchester will terminate at Stockport.
All Cross Country services from the south and south west to Manchester will terminate at Stockport.
A limited service will call at Manchester Airport from Crewe. All other airport services will be replaced by buses.
Services from South Wales to Manchester will terminate at Crewe. Onward connections will be available.
To the east of Manchester:
Services from Glossop and Hadfield will terminate at Guide Bridge.
Fast services from Sheffield will terminate at Stockport.
Stopping services from Sheffield will terminate at Guide Bridge.
Services from Leeds and Huddersfield will only travel to Manchester Victoria.
From the north and west of Manchester:
Services from North Wales and Chester will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington Bank Quay.
Services from Liverpool and Warrington Central will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road.
Trains from Preston and Bolton will terminate at Manchester Victoria or Manchester Oxford Road.
TransPennine Express services from Scotland will terminate at Preston.
Services from Chester via Northwich will terminate at Altrincham.
Rail replacement information
Rail replacement bus services will run between Manchester Piccadilly and:
Stockport
Manchester Airport (some via Gatley/Burnage/East Didsbury)
Chesterfield
Rail replacement bus services will run between Manchester Airport and:
Warrington Bank Quay via Warrington Central
Preston
Bolton
Manchester Piccadilly
Huddersfield via Stockport
Rail replacement bus services will run between Manchester Victoria and:
Guide Bridge
Rose Hill Marple via Romiley
Passengers for Altrincham are advised to use the Bee Network Metrolink connection.
If you need any further help on the day, please speak to our Super Duper event team. They’ll be wearing orange T-shirts!
You can contact us during the event via our social channels, on Facebook & Instagram @superduperfamilyfest.
We hope you have a Super Duper time!
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