Things to do in the Easter Holidays

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Lowry at The Lowry, Salford, 11–16 April 2023, from £18.00 - Book now

Time to emerge from that cosy winter cocoon and fly out into a world of magic and wonder as Eric Carle’s beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music.

Easter Silent Disco at Tatton Park at Tatton Park, 8 April 2023, from £6.50 - Book now

Dust off your dancing shoes this Easter and join Our Kids Social on the dance floor for their adults and kids silent disco party! Adults vs Kids dance-off included, so get practicing!

Manchester Museum, The University Of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PL - Visit now

A place of wonder packed full of incredible stories and family-friendly activities, you can’t go wrong with a trip to the newly transformed Manchester Museum.

The Giant Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Bridgewater at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Manchester, 1–16 April 2023, from £0.00 - Book now

Head out on a family adventure at RHS Garden Bridgewater, packed with all sorts of Easter fun, treats and activities for families with children of all ages.

Alice in Wonderland Experience at Arley Hall and Gardens, Cheshire, 8 April 2023, from £14.50 - Book now

Jump down the Rabbit Hole this Easter. Head to the stunning surroundings of Arley Hall and Gardens for a magical, upside-down adventure with Alice.

Farm Weekend, 15–16 April 2023, from £0.00 - Book now

Get your wellies on and enjoy two-days packed with family farm-themed fun at Alderley Park. Featuring headliners, CBeebies fan-favourite nature show, Teeny Tiny Creatures.

Turn It Up: The Power of Music at Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield, Until 21 May 2023, from £6.00 - Book now

Kids can get hands-on at this world-premiere exhibition exploring the science of music – its mysterious hold over us, and how it drives us to create, perform, feel and share.

Eureka! Science + Discovery Merseyside, Victoria Pl, Seacombe, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 6QY - Visit now

Become a bathroom DJ, climb inside a cat and get up close with the journey from chew to poo at the North’s newest children’s museum, sister of the much-loved Eureka! The National Children’s Museum.

Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14 4SJ - Visit now

There’s a whole day of outdoor fun to be had at Dunham Massey this spring. Get cracking on the Easter trail, look out for the park’s resident deer and make your own adventures in the natural play area.

People’s History Museum (PHM), Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER - Visit now

There is always something stimulating and creative for big and little kids alike at this national museum of democracy. It’s never too early to learn about past struggles and that ‘there have always been ideas worth fighting for’.