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Oakenclough Family Hub
A brilliant free-to-use family hub in Wilmslow with stay and play groups, a sensory room, toy library, and a café serving homemade food and barista coffee in a child-friendly space.
TeamSport Go Karting Manchester Victoria
A multi-level electric karting track under Manchester Arena car park, with 550m of circuit, a flyover, 15 bends, and a licensed bar for spectators.
The Snow Centre Manchester
The UK's longest indoor real-snow slope, right in Manchester. Ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and abilities, plus a snow park with sledging and tubing for younger ones.
Wild Things Soft Play Centre
A large, spotlessly clean soft play centre in Bramhall with a giant frame, a dedicated toddler area, and a café serving fresh home-cooked food. Great for open sessions and private parties alike.
Walton Park
A lovely park beside the canal in Sale, with two play areas, a miniature train ride at weekends, and a boat café for hot drinks and food.
The Forum Theatre
A welcoming community theatre in Romiley putting on live shows, music and panto, with a 400-seat auditorium, a licensed bar and no bad seats in the house.
Cineworld - Didsbury
A big multiplex at Parrs Wood showing the latest films in 2D, 3D, 4DX and Screen X, with wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout.
Vue Cinema Manchester - Quayside
Seven screens with reclining Lux and Ultra Lux seats, 4K picture and Dolby sound. Four hours of free parking with a validated ticket makes a family trip here really easy.
Vue Cinema Bury
A 10-screen cinema inside The Rock shopping centre, with free car parking after 6pm and super saver tickets from £4.99 online.
Lightoaks Park Children's Play Area
A free, open-access playground in Lightoaks Park with equipment for all ages, a zip wire, massive slide, picnic benches, duck pond, and a volunteer-run café right next door.
See Hey Duggee at Cannon Hall Farm
Hey Duggee is coming to Cannon Hall Farm, so little fans can meet their favourite Badge-earning pup in person at this much-loved Yorkshire farm.
Pennington Flash Playground
A cracking playground set within Pennington Flash country park, with loads to keep kids of all ages busy, plus a lake, picnic spots, and an ice cream van nearby.
StoryMagic! A Family Festival - Cello Tales
Live cello storytelling for families at Hebden Bridge Little Theatre. A magical blend of classical music and narrative that brings tales to life for children aged 0 to 16.
Handforth Miniature Railway
A volunteer-run miniature railway in a local park, open Wednesdays and Sundays. Rides are just £1 a go and the welcome is genuinely warm.
Alexandra Park Children's Play Area
A free, open-access playground with climbing structures for toddlers upwards, a duck pond for feeding, and a skate park next door for older kids on scooters.
Kirklees Valley Local Nature Reserve
A peaceful local nature reserve and 4-mile trail through a wildlife-rich valley, great for walking, cycling, and dogs. Pushchair-friendly on the surfaced railway path.
Birchfield Family Dairies
A working Yorkshire farm with an animal barn, seasonal events, adventure play and homemade ice cream. Entry is £8.95 for adults and children; under-2s and parking are free.
Hollyhedge Park Childs Pĺay Area
A big, open park in Wythenshawe with a play area well suited to younger children, plus a skate area, cricket pitch, football ground and basketball court nearby.
