Manchester is a city renowned for music, shopping and football. But the city is also overflowing with fun things to do for the whole family. From toddlers to teens, you can be sure to find something amazing to do in and around Manchester.
Warmer days can be spent letting off steam at Heaton Park, the biggest and best park in the North West! But when the typical Manchester weather is a little on the wetter side, you may need to find an alternative.
In this blog from Kixx Academy, we highlight five fun things to do with kids in Manchester.
Head To The Theatre
Manchester boasts several theatres offering a range of child-friendly shows and pantomimes.
For example, in the coming months, Palace Theatre is showing a variety of family favourites, including Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors, Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins! In addition, the Opera House is showing Sing-A-Long Encanto and The Dinosaur That Pooped.
Visit A Child-Friendly Museum
Manchester’s Science & Industry Museum is the city’s highest-rated child-friendly attraction on TripAdvisor! It showcases an abundance of things to see and do, including a range of educational activities and sensory experiences tailored to little ones. Plus – it’s free to enter.
Aside from the Science & Industry Museum, the Manchester Museum and the Museum of Illusion are both excellent days out for adults and children alike.
Start A New Hobby
The city is bursting with a wide range of sports clubs and activity centres, providing so many opportunities for your little one to start an exciting new hobby.
For example, Kixx Academy offers fun-filled, age-appropriate football sessions for boys and girls aged 18 months to 10 years old. At Kixx Academy, the team of expert football coaches aim to inspire fun and joy through sport whilst encouraging physical and social development.
Kixx Academy Manchester locations include Parrs Wood High School (M20 5PG) and Wright Robinson College (M18 8RL). Kixx Manchester South also has two locations: Platts Lane Sports Complex and Oasis Academy, Salford.
Find out more about Kixx Academy here.
Visit SEA LIFE
SEA LIFE Manchester is an extraordinary aquarium and a firm favourite amongst families in the city. Children adore seeing sea turtles, sharks, jellyfish, clownfish, sting rays and so much more.
Plus, the aquarium currently has an Animal Crossing-themed adventure trail for children to enjoy during their visit. SEA LIFE Manchester is open 7 days a week and prices start at £15.95 with free admittance for children under 2!
Enjoy The PAC MAN Live Experience
Did you know you can experience the iconic PAC-MAN arcade game LIVE? The PAC MAN Experience in Manchester’s city centre is an amazing immersive experience that allows you to transform into PAC-MAN himself and navigate through a life-sized glowing maze!
Suitable for children aged 8+, the PAC-MAN Live Experience is the perfect team activity for the whole family to enjoy. Family tickets start at £31.50. Find out more here.
