Manchester Children’s Book Festival – coming up in June
I must admit, the first Children’s Book Festival passed me by, as these things tend to do when you don’t have children. But I’ve been hearing a lot about this year’s event – and it sounds fabulous. I think all my favourite books are children’s books and I hope to pass my love of...
The Spellbound Forest brings magic to Delamere Forest
An outdoor theatre experience aimed at children makes its debut at Delamere Forest this weekend. From Saturday, May 19 to Sunday, May 20, the ancient Cheshire forest will be the magical backdrop for The Spellbound Forest. The family festival will use art, theatre, music and dance to tell long-forgotten English fairy tales, culminating in a...
A day out with Thomas the Tank Engine
I’ve had the Thomas the Tank Engine theme tune running through my head for the past week, and this is why. Having already been to visit the East Lancs Railway before young Charlie came along, we were quite excited to discover that Thomas the Tank Engine was going to be there. The child is only...
LEGO Show at the Trafford Centre
This May Bank Holiday Weekend (May 5-7) sees the LEGO show come to Event City at the Trafford Centre in Manchester. There can’t be a household in the UK with children that doesn’t have pieces of Lego scattered everywhere. It really is a cross-generational toy, and definitely brings back many memories of my own childhood....
Under Fives First Steps at The Lowry
This is the perfect chance to really bring stories to life with your little one as we take inspiration for movement and expression from some of the best-loved classic children’s picture books. We’ll wriggle like caterpillars and dance to the days of the week with The Hungry Caterpillar, and have a stomping time Where The...
Kids events at Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum has a whole host of family events to get kids involved and having fun. Take a look below. Magic carpet: Minibeasts When: Friday, April 27, 11am-12noon Storytelling and activity session for under 5s and their families/carers. Price: £1 per child, under 5s and their families/carers Book on 0161 275 2648 Big Saturday: Minibeasts and...
Experitots at MOSI
MOSI runs popular activity sessions for under-fives, called Experitots, in the hands-on science gallery. Fun, creative activities, puppets and storytelling help toddlers get the most out of this gallery and there’s a different theme each week. Session themes: Friday, April 27 – Make a noise (fully booked) Friday, May 25 – Things That Fly Friday,...
Thomas the Tank Engine comes to East Lancs Railway
Thomas and Friends are coming to visit the East Lancashire Railway again in 2012 – which sounds amazing. When: May 5-7; August 3-5 and October 6-7 Where: East Lancs Railway, Bury How much: Adults, £15; child: £7 and family ticket: £37 The event opens at 9am and closes 4.30pm. Grand opening ceremony by the Fat Controller...
Roly the Mouse visits Wood Street Mission
Local children’s charity Wood Street Mission, in Manchester city centre, will get a special visit from Roly the Mouse of the Blue Mouse Adventure books on Friday. Roly will pop into Wood Street’s Children’s Book Club, where around 20 families have been invited to browse the free book selection and take part in the Mouse...
Our Delamere daytrip
One of the benefits of being self-employed is that if it’s a really nice sunny day, you can juggle work around and take the day off. You might end up working until midnight, but hey, it’s worth it. And seeing as this week, we’ve have some really, really nice sunny days, the husband and I...
Egg-citing Easter fun at the Lowry Outlet Mall
The Lowry Outlet Mall has some free family actives to keep the kids entertained this Easter. Taking place from March 31 to April 15, youngsters can get crafty in the workshops, meet animals in the shopping mall or join in the activities at the Big Games Day. National Learn to Play Day Saturday, March 31,...
Easter at IWM North: Bringing Stories to Life
This Easter, visitors to IWM North in Manchester will be able to experience the magic of stories brought to life through a host of free activities for all the family. With illustration workshops, performances, storytelling and creative sessions, there is something to inspire and captivate all the family. Opening on Saturday, March 31, children will...
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