Sarah Gaffney-Lang

Families Editor

Written by Sarah Gaffney-Lang

Totally Roarsome, Mottram Hall
FamiliesCheshire
Totally Roarsome

Head over to Mottram Hall where, in the depths of stunning Cheshire woodland, you’ll discover an immersive walking trail. Totally Roarsome promises to excite your little ones with huge figures of animals – from the Jurassic to the mythical.

From £7.95
Walks in Halifax.
Walks in Halifax

A round-up of the best walks in Halifax – including the cultural sites, parks and surrounding countryside by Creative Tourist.

Shot down Huddersfield Narrow Canal
Walks in Huddersfield

Surrounded by the Yorkshire countryside, Huddersfield is steeped in history and holds its own when it comes to arts and culture. Our Walks in Huddersfield Guide takes in many of the sites plus some glorious green spaces and parks.

Bradford Cathedral
Walks in Bradford

A round-up of the best walks in Bradford, including the city centre, its parks, and around key attractions by Creative Tourist.

Play-Along Plink and Book, Z-arts
FamiliesManchester
Play-Along Plink and Boo

Welcome to the topsy turvy world of Play-Along Plink and Boo, a unique circus theatre performance made for camera. Celebrating individuality and uniqueness, this hybrid show combines watching a filmed performance with playing along with real objects in your own home.

From £3
AlgoRHYTHM online workshop at Z-arts
FamiliesManchester
AlgoRHYTHM

Shimmy into your spacesuit and don’t forget your space boots for Z-arts interactive family dance workshop AlgoRHYTHM. It’s time to find out who’s got the best moon walking skills!

From £3
FamiliesBarnsley
5 on the Farm Festival

Billed as the ‘perfect British day out and dog-friendly weekend’ the three-day 5 On The Farm Festival combines all of the best family friendly activities into one fabulous unmissable event.

From £24.95
Dragons and Goblins and Magic and YOU! Z-arts
FamiliesManchester
Dragons and Goblins and Magic and YOU!

Join multi-award-winning poet Dominic Berry, aka Dommy B for Dragons and Goblins and Magic and YOU! with Z-arts where he’ll be performing some of his most popular performance poetry along with some freestyle (online).

From £5
FamiliesManchester
The Incredible Tale of Robot Boy

Developed using original footage from the 2019 stage performances, The Incredible Tale of Robot Boy charts the epic achievements of a team of scientists in creating a Robot Boy with a real brain who embarks on his own important personal discoveries.

From £3
The Grand York
Walks in York

With one of the largest pedestrianised zones in Europe, York’s city centre is a web of ‘footstreets’ which expand outwards from the shambles. Many are fully pedestrianised: 24 hours a...

Curious Investigators, online with Z-arts
FamiliesManchester
Curious Investigators

Thinking caps on and problem-solving skills at the ready! Join Z-arts for Curious Investigators – a live interactive show encouraging kids to get creative to help investigator Toni solve some mysteries.

From £3
Mr Stink Heartbreak Productions
FamiliesManchester
Mr Stink

Spend an afternoon in Sale’s ‘secret’ Walkden Gardens with your little ones and enjoy Heartbreak Productions adaptation of the heart-warming storybook Mr Stink.

From £11