Fun family days out in Manchester this summer!

On a budget? Why not explore Manchester’s array of museums and galleries, or pay a visit to the open air cinema at Spinningfields. Don’t forget there is more to Manchester than the hustle and bustle of city life, so make the most of the summer weather and enjoy some scenic parks, woodland, lakes or farms, all of which won’t cost you a penny and are sure to be a hit with the children!

Also, Manchester is soon to be hosting a range of events and exhibitions including a three-day Manchester Picnic, The Family Friendly Film Festival, Stories of War at Sea the exhibition at Imperial War Museum North, Family History Hunts and various family friendly days at Chill Factore – the indoor ski and snowboard centre. Check out the Visit Manchester website for more family fun ideas this summer!

Visit Manchester are giving one lucky family the chance to win a years free dining in connection with Hi Life Dining, a 5 star break at the Lowry Hotel and trips to the East Lancashire Steam Railway and Legoland. Answer one simple question for your chance to win this fantastic prize.

60 minute treats with the family!

Walk amongst the 160 monkeys who live in total freedom in the 60 acres of Trentham’s Monkey Forest.

Where do you go to walk amongst 160 free roaming Barbary macaques? Algeria? Morocco? Nope. Try Staffordshire instead. 

Guides are on hand to decode this miraculous monkey world, allowing you to see the monkeys’ natural behaviour just as you would in the wild.

For more info go to www.trentham-monkey-forest.com
 

Be a Victorian for an hour at Blists Hill Victorian Town

At Blists Hill don’t be surprised to find yourself handing over a handful of freshly minted pounds, shilling and pence in exchange for some striped Victorian candy from the shop lady. 

www.ironbridge.org.uk/our_attractions/blists_hill_victorian_town.
 

Visit Chesil Beach

That this part of the Dorset is known as ‘the Jurassic Coast’ makes sense the first time you clap eyes on Chesil Beach. For the full spectacular vista, head to the heights of Portland and make sure those camera batteries are fully charged. You'll need them.
 

For more info: www.chesilbeach.org
 

Hit the Tarka Trail, the newly-built ultimate family friendly cycle path using old railway lines in Devon.

Few things are as quintessentially English as a cycle ride through the North Devon countryside, punctuated with stops at secluded cafes for afternoon tea and scones.

For more info go to www.devon.gov.uk/tarkatrail