Most Popular Days Out in Manchester
Fri 13 Mar - Wed 1 Apr 2026
Tue 17 Mar - Wed 22 Jul 2026
Fri 13 Mar - Sun 19 Apr 2026
Thu 9 Apr - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Sat 2 May - Sun 4 Oct 2026
Wed 27 May - Wed 12 Aug 2026
Fri 29 May - Fri 7 Aug 2026
Wed 8 Apr - Wed 28 Oct 2026
EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Concerts by Candlelight - 20% OFF
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Give a gift she'll never forget this Mother's Day! At Concerts By Candlelight, it's not just a show - it's a core memory waiting to be made! Picture this: The lights dim at the beautiful Manchester Monastery. The stage glows with hundreds ...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 March 2026
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...
Under 5s Little Creatives
Friday 13 March 2026
Sessions not available during school holidays Come along to Little Creatives in The Lookout for 45 minutes of fun. These sessions are designed for children age 2-5yrs with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All atten...
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Friday 13 March - Wednesday 1 April 2026
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...
Little Listeners: Opera North Orchestra Unpacked
Saturday 14 March 2026
A Family Friendly Concert For All Ages. A treasure hunt with a tuneful twist! The Orchestra of Opera North needs your help finding some hidden musical gems. Discover different "Tuneful Treasures" as you go, collecting them all in time for ...
Adventures in Wonderland
Tuesday 17 March - Wednesday 22 July 2026
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure with Adventures in Wonderland at Z-arts! Created by Z-arts in partnership with Macmillan Children's Books, step into Alice's shoes and have your very own magical Adventure i...
Creative Tiny Humans
Friday 27 March - Saturday 28 November 2026
Join us in the Creativity Corner for our baby and toddler group drop in session to enjoy crafts, chats and creativity. Expect making for tiny hands, stories and most importantly PLAY. Join artist and community facilitator Phoebe Foxtrot on ...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Thursday 2 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
Wednesday 8 April - Wednesday 28 October 2026
Lunch in style on your trip along the ELR with this fabulous two-course, midweek luncheon. Whatever the occasion, it's the perfect opportunity to experience our vintage Pullman-style carriages and sensational menu. Organising a group excurs...
The Wizarding Adventure
Thursday 9 April - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...
Candlelight Babies: Classical Sounds to Stimulate Little Minds
Saturday 18 April 2026
Candlelight Babies is a new educational experience launched in Manchester. Bask with your baby in the glow of a thousand candles as gentle classical melodies, adapted for tiny ears, spark early development and create tender bonding moments ...
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
Saturday 2 May - Sunday 4 October 2026
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enj...
Travel to Wonderland
Wednesday 27 May - Wednesday 12 August 2026
You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends. This perfect Alice in Wonderland themed adventure for the whole fami...
The Dino Adventure
Friday 29 May - Friday 7 August 2026
Get your teeth into this Jurassic Lark. Join an eccentric expedition on a time travelling steam train to meet with a herd of adorable baby dinosaurs. Get up close with the cute cretaceous critters and maybe even give the T-Rex a tickle unde...
Space Station Earth
Saturday 6 June 2026
See through the eyes of an astronaut in this epic concert and visual experience The Bafta and Emmy-nominated composer Ilan Eshkeri joins forces with the European Space Agency for Space Station Earth - a dazzling audio-visual adventure...
Peppa Pig
Saturday 22 August 2026
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggy. Come and meet Peppa Pig in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum at intervals on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Just pre-book your general admissio...
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September 2026
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peopl...
Bluey & Bingo Family Fun Day
Saturday 12 September 2026
The peppy puppies from Down Under are coming to visit the Bury Transport Museum and they would love to see you all. Meet Bluey and Bingo as they say hello to everyone at regular intervals throughout the day. There will also be a fun fair, f...
Candlelight Gift Card
Tuesday 1 January 2030
Official Gift Card for Fever Original Candlelight. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose. ...
Candlelight Gift Card
Tuesday 1 January 2030
Official Gift Card for Fever Original Candlelight. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose. ...