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Field trips.

Field trips.

Creative Tourist’s pick of family festivals outside Manchester

Run of the mill.

Run of the mill.

Hard Times in Murrays’ Mills with the Library Theatre Company

Gene genius.

Gene genius.

The Inside DNA exhibition comes to MOSI

Summer specials on the hoof.

Summer specials on the hoof.

Four quick ideas for a fabulous family summer in Manchester.

Under 18s only.

Under 18s only.

Our picks for teens after dark in Manchester.

Manchester for babies (and their parents)

Manchester for babies (and their parents)

Our guide to navigating Manchester with the littlest tourists

Manchester for toddlers.

Manchester for toddlers.

Tips for toddler-friendly outings in Manchester

Manchester stuff for kids.

Manchester stuff for kids.

There’s loads for kids to do in Manchester city centre.

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