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Best Things to Do in Manchester, with kids
Science and Industry Museum is 94% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on Experiment stations, Operation Ouch exhibits and working steam engines keep under-12s busy; free ear defenders, holiday workshops and child menus support a smooth, full-day visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Manchester Art Gallery is 94% Kids-Friendly
The Lion’s Den studio, free craft packs and school-holiday workshops keep 3-12s busy; lifts, lockers and high-chair café tables aid parents, but some fragile displays need close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Football Museum is 92% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 get Discovery Zone soft play, free Football+ skill pods and £2 Penalty Shootout, while family workshops and SEND Explorer Bags keep different ages busy in a safe indoor space.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Manchester Museum is 92% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on dino packs, school-holiday craft sessions and wide galleries keep under-12s engaged for hours and staff are used to noisy groups, making it highly suitable.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Heaton Park is 91% Kids-Friendly
Two large playgrounds, free farm animals, boating and paid high-ropes courses keep 3- to 12-year-olds busy all day, with toilets, cafés and wardens close by.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Platt Fields Park is 90% Kids-Friendly
Two age-segmented playgrounds, a BMX track and wide lawns give children up to 12 space to play, while toilets and picnic tables nearby let parents manage breaks without stress.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Wythenshawe Park and Gardens is 89% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can play on large playgrounds, meet farm animals, ride bikes on a pump track and find nearby toilets, creating a full, safe, low-cost family day.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Etihad Stadium is 89% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 get discounted or free entry, interactive fan zone, face painting, sensory packs, and safe family stand seating; loud crowds and stroller ban inside bowl may tire younger ones.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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RHS Garden Bridgewater is 88% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can scramble in the 7-acre woodland play area, follow free puzzle trails, and explore fruit orchards, keeping them active and learning; lack of indoor backup limits wet-day fun.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Manchester Central Library is 88% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy the bright Children’s Library, weekly Storytime, Lego and craft days, accessible toilets with baby-change and step-free routes; only the mainly book-based activities limit high-energy play.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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