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GO Kids & Families in Manchester |
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Whether you’re
going for a day, a week or a month, there are plenty of
things to keep the kids occupied during a family holiday
to Manchester. From toddlers to teenagers, this city has something for everyone – even activities that parents will enjoy. If you’re heading into the city centre then check out the range of museums on offer, covering everything from science to Ancient Egypt and war to urban living. The Museum of Science and Industry [map] on Liverpool Road in Castlefield celebrates Manchester’s triumph as the world’s first industrial city. Located in the oldest passenger railway building in the world, the museum is packed with fascinating exhibitions, interactive galleries and historic working machinery, which will keep the kids busy for a couple of hours at least. Another great stop for kids who like to have a go themselves is the Manchester Museum [map], situated close to the University of Manchester buildings on Oxford Road. Here you can explore the world as the four floors of displays and exhibitions uncover everything from life in Ancient Egypt to current day creepy crawlies. There is even a display of living reptiles and amphibians, and interactive exhibitions on the workings of the human body. For a museum that looks forward rather than back, then head to Manchester’s breathtaking Urbis [map] in the Millennium Quarter. Take the glass elevator to the top floor and begin your journey through the cities of today and tomorrow, discovering how they develop, and just how noisy a busy city centre street really is. If your kids are keen to learn how war shapes people’s lives then head out of town to Old Trafford, home of the Imperial War Museum North [map]. The museum’s internationally renowned exhibition includes an AV8a Harrier jump jet, a T34 Russian tank, a Trabant estate car from East Germany and a fire engine pump used in the Manchester Blitz in World War II. While you’re in Old Trafford why not pay a visit to Manchester United Football Club’s world famous ground [map], affectionately known as the Theatre of Dreams. You can enjoy a guided tour of the stadium, where you get to see the players’ dressing room and the dug out, as well as learning a bit about the club’s broad history in the museum. For kids who just love to play all day long then look no further than Alphabet Zoo [map] in Sale, just ten minutes from the city centre. By the time they finish at this indoor fun factory they will be all worn out as there are slides, balls pools and climbing frames to keep them very busy indeed. The venue also caters for toddlers, who get their own soft play equipment area away from the older children. A trip to The Lowry [map] on Salford Quays may also keep the little ones entertained for a while in the new and exciting Artworks exhibition. This interactive gallery allows visitors to explore their creative side in visuals, sound, music, movement, and is very popular with school children. Here you can also view the works of Manchester’s most famous artist L.S Lowry and other contemporary local artists. For a taste of rural life then visit Wythenshawe Community Farm [map] in the heart of the magnificent Wythenshawe Park. It’s a great retreat for kids and adults as you can learn how a traditional farm operates and meet the animals, including pigs, hens, cows, sheep and ducks. If the kids enjoy sport more than sightseeing then why not get along to the Manchester Aquatics Centre [map] in the Commonwealth Games’ Sportcity district. Along with two 50-metre swimming pools and a diving pool there are also flumes and bubble pools for a real fun day out. Another sporting favourite with kids is horse riding, so why not test their skills at the Manchester Equestrian Centre [map] in Urmston. There is a European-sized indoor arena as well as an outdoor arena and the training staff are on hand to offer help and advice to anyone from first-timers to pros. Finally, if you fancy a trip out of town then why not head for Bury, home to the well known East Lancashire Railway [map]. You can relive the golden age of steam engines by taking the one-and-a-half hour round trip from Bury to Rawtenstall. There is also the chance to break up the journey and enjoy a picnic by hopping off at one of the four stops en route. So whatever your kids are into, there’s something to keep them entertained in Manchester. And if you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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