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Creative Tourist
Roll, squeeze and pop yourself through a new malleable kind of family dance show, set to a 1970s-influenced score, perfect for babies, young children and families.
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Outdoor Art Club at The Whitworth
Enjoy fun and creative activities designed to encourage your little ones to play freely in the fresh air, while exploring nature and the outdoors with family and friends.
free entry
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To The Lakes! at Wordsworth Grasmere
Find out how the first tourists to the Lake District (a time before mobile phones, specialist clothing and TripAdvisor reviews) experienced the area, in this fascinating new exhibition.
from £6.00
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Culture in South Lakes
Not only one of Britain’s most picturesque national parks, the Lake District is also brimming with culture. Here’s what’s on over the next few months.
free entry
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Into the Night at Chester Zoo
Enjoy a wild, evening adventure with the animals as the sun sets on Chester Zoo this summer.
from £10.00
Manchester Festival of Nature at Heaton Park
Keep the nature-loving kids entertained with a fun and wild day out at Heaton Park’s Festival of Nature.
free entry
Summer Open Day at Instituto Cervantes
Fancy a taste of Spain without stepping foot out of Manchester? Head down to Cervantes Institute for their Summer Open Day.
free entry
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Recommended for ages 5+, this magical open air performance promises to be a riotous romp for the whole family, and the perfect introduction to the wonder of theatre.
from £23.00
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The Great Midsummer Spectacular at Grosvenor Open Air Theatre
The finest outdoor theatre in the North will host another spectacular summer of performance. Theatre under the stars. Perfect.
from £23.00Culture Guides
Music
We go all in on festivals, with a round-up of everything from city-spanning giants to grassroots gems you may not know about.
Exhibitions
There's no rest for the art lover - this month brings outdoor sculpture, musings on water, political drawings and Liverpool Biennial 2023!
Classical Music
Summer's classical music calendar is filling up nicely! Read our top picks of concerts happening in Manchester and the North.
Families
The sun has finally got his hat on! Enjoy our top picks of family-friendly events and activities, both indoors and outdoors.
Literature
Books are big this summer, with festival readings, poetry slams, creative writing activities and famous faces all putting in an appearance.
Food and Drink
All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.
Tours and Activities
From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.
Theatre
Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.