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Because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, our usual recommendations for family things to do in Manchester and the North are a little different. Our thoughts at this time are with our readers and with the organisations and businesses that make the North of England a great place to live and visit.
We are so grateful to National Lottery players, The National Lottery, DCMS and Arts Council England for supporting our freelance writers during this crisis. This means that, although venues remain shut and campaigns cancelled, our writers can be reengaged to help arts organisations and artists across the North of England share their online content with our culture-hungry readers.
Be sure to check out our full guide to the best online events from organisations in Manchester and the North too.
Stay well folks.
Here are our picks
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1. Science Learning at Home with Jodrell Bank
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2. Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge
Poet and performer Dommy B. Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge, online, Until 2 September 2020, free entry - Visit now
Launching on 1 July, Manchester Libraries invites younger readers to a feast of Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge daily activity stretching over nine weeks – from Draw Alongs with Nick Sharratt, poetry with Dommy B and sessions with a host of storytellers, to supercool crafts with Archives+ and Manchester artists.
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3. People’s History Museum’s Radicals Quiz
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4. Lost Online with HOME, Z-Arts and STUN
HOME Lost Online at HOME Manchester, Manchester, Until 31 December 2020, free entry - Visit now
One for our next generation of digital natives: an exciting new dance commission inspired by the dance challenges on TikTok and Instagram.
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5. Love Letters to a Liveable Future with HOME
HOME Love Letters to a Liveable Future at HOME Manchester, Manchester and online, Until 31 December 2020 - Book now
Part of Homemakers, this ongoing project offers the space to imagine how we would like our world to change once we emerge from lockdown.
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6. Stay At Home Activities – Online with National Football Museum
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7. Science Learning at Home with Jodrell Bank
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8. Muso Baby Virtual!
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9. Parks and Gardens
Image courtesy of Dunham Massey and the National Trust. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite secret gardens, city parks and patches of outdoor space.
More in Families
POSTPONED -The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Adventures of Mog the Forgetful Cat at Z-arts
In this immersive exhibition, children can let their imaginations go wild as they take centre stage alongside some of their favourite characters from beloved children’s author, Judith Kerr.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre: Craft at Home
‘Craft at Home’ is a new online space where you can continue to support Manchester Craft & Design Centre’s resident makers, pick-up bespoke gifts, and get busy with bee related craft.
Doodle Den at home
Join the People’s History museum for an artistic doodle. With new challenges set every month it’s a great excuse to start building a cosy doodle den.
Just So Festival 2020 CANCELLED
The best family festival in the UK returns for its 11th outing. Pillow fights, paddle-boarding, woodland opera, and the best new outdoor arts for families.
Vintage by the Sea in Morecambe – Cancelled
Celebrate the brilliance of 20th century design, fashion, vehicles and entertainment at this award-winning festival set around Morecambe’s famous art deco Midland Hotel.
The Good Life Experience 2020 at Hawarden Estate CANCELLED
Set in the shadows of two castles on the Hawarden Estate in Flintshire, The Good Life Experience returns for its seventh outing in 2020.
Culture Guides
Cinema Online
We look at the outdoor screenings and digital releases you can enjoy as cinemas prepare to reopen safely.
Exhibitions
Art and women’s wrestling, Ancient Akkadian gravesites and invented artefacts – check out this month’s pick of exhibitions from across the north.
Literature
From book launches to poetry and prose readings and from open mics to creative writing workshops and masterclasses, Live Literature Land has online activities and events nailed.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
For the August guide, we’ve dug out the best Food and Drink in Manchester and the North to explore now that lockdown has thankfully eased.
Online events
Discover the best things to do online from the organisations we love in Manchester and the North.
Tours and Activities
Socially distant walks and virtual tours are among the offerings in this month’s guide of Tours and Activities.
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Exhibitions
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Theatre
We can’t wait to be back in the stalls again…until then our theatre guide brings the best of online theatre and interactive performance to enjoy at home.
Half Term
Half term fun here we come! Read through our specially selected family event line up and pick your personal favourites for some quality time together.
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Music
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