Looking for things to do with the family over the May half-term holidays?
Check out what’s on, from theatre shows, to space-themed book treasure hunts, print workshops and more! There’s loads to do to make the upcoming school holiday special – whatever the weather, and whatever the budget.
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From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
Step into YOU:MATTER – a spectacular audio-visual experience that playfully explores our place in the universe and why everything is connected.
Get ready for a multi-sensory adventure packed with super-sized science and brilliant biology.
Enjoy a family-friendly journey through the history of activism at the People’s History Museum’s year-long Banner Exhibition.
Tumble down the rabbit hole and into a world of imagination. The White Rabbit and all your favourite Wonderland characters await in an interactive play adventure, created in partnership with Macmillan Children’s Books.
From Mario to Sonic and Pong to Fortnite, play your way through five decades of the best video games. Fun and educational. Win-win.
Why not enjoy a breakfast out with the family at some of our top-picked breakie and brunch places in Manchester during the holidays?
Both kids and grown-ups will get a lot out of this educational exhibition in Liverpool, which takes a closer look at the lives of bees and their vital role in human existence.
Brighter days mean more outdoor adventures. Set over 500 acres, you’ll find art trails, scavenger hunts and all manner of family fun happening at this stunning open-air gallery over the hols.
A place of wonder packed full of incredible stories and family-friendly activities, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Manchester Museum.
Discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics are a part of everyday life at the North’s newest children’s museum, sister of the much-loved Eureka.
The perfect place to experience the first hints of warmer days. Whatever the weather, Dunham Massey in Altrincham takes our number one spot for a fun outdoorsy day out.
Family-focused and hands-on, it’s all here at The World Museum with treasures from around the world, the bottom of the ocean and even outer space.
Explore some of the North’s most stunning buildings and learn about the families that once lived there. Stroll through the picturesque grounds, take in the fresh air and let the kids run free.
The North of England is home to the longest high wire bridge in Europe, over 1,000ft above the Honister Pass in Keswick, and one of the UK’s largest outdoor inflatable water assault courses near Sheffield. This part of the world, then, has no shortage of incredible adventure activities.
Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.
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