The best family-friendly activities in Manchester for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

The Best Way to Discover Manchester: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....
$3

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area...
$11

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area...
$11

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it...
$19

Celebrate the history, culture and exciting future of Media City & Salford Quays on this fact-filled 5km walking tour. Meeting under the big digital screen...
$19

Discover the vibrant essence of Manchester on the '5 Quarters' walking tour, where history seamlessly intertwines with modern creativity. This engaging journey covers five unique...
$20

Pottery painting class in Manchester
By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished pottery masterpiece to take home (pick up within a week or postage available) and...
$20

SEA LIFE Manchester Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Manchester transports you into the amazing underwater world. Prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays...
$22

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester
Welcome to the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is the perfect place to learn and have fun! Learn building tips from your Master...
$22

The National Football Museum in Manchester is perfect for football lovers of all ages. We have four floors of galleries and exhibitions to explore. Starting...
$24

Manchester has been my home for 25 years and for the last 9 I’ve been sharing it with visitors as an independent local guide. Discover...
$24

Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Manchester. This musically instructed...
$25

Join Joe, an Oasis insider who went to school with the Gallagher brothers, on an exclusive Oasis-themed walking tour of Manchester! Whether you're a die-hard...
$27

The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Immerse yourself in the City story on The Manchester City Stadium Tour, with exclusive access to the stadium for a behind-the-scenes experience. Using the latest...
$38

Step Inside the Game Show – The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience, London or Manchester Unleash your inner adventurer and dive into the ultimate 90-minute immersive...
$52

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Manchester through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you....
$55

Christmas in Manchester combines festive markets, seasonal food and drink, illuminated streets, and local traditions that bring the city center to life each year. From...
$60

Manchester's influence extends far beyond its size. From the textile mills that powered the Industrial Revolution to globally influential music, football, science, and innovation, the...
$69

If you’re a literature fan, this tour is for you. If you’re a nature fan, this tour is also for you. If you’re a history...
$71

This region encapsulates everything everybody loves about England. There are rolling hills so green that you wonder whether there’s something unusual in the soil, there...
$72

From the time that you meet your driver/guide in Manchester, you will be whisked away to the mystical world of North Wales. On route, you...
$79

