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Science and Industry Museum

94%Kids-Friendly

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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✨Hands-on science adventures for curious kids

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Manchester Art Gallery

94%Kids-Friendly

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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✨Hands-on art play and trails for curious kids!

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National Football Museum

92%Kids-Friendly

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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✨Score big with hands-on football fun for all ages!

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Manchester Museum

92%Kids-Friendly

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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MANCHESTER MUSEUM | UK | FREE ENTRY | WHAT IS INSIDE?
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MANCHESTER MUSEUM | UK | FREE ENTRY | WHAT IS INSIDE?
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Ultimate 4K Tour of Manchester Museum: Discover Hidden Gems!
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Ultimate 4K Tour of Manchester Museum: Discover Hidden Gems!
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✨Roam with dinosaurs & find hidden kittens

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Heaton Park

91%Kids-Friendly

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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I'M DOING NOTHING OUTSIDE OASIS LIVE HEATON PARK: Oasis fans, bucket hats, and more bucket hats!
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I'M DOING NOTHING OUTSIDE OASIS LIVE HEATON PARK: Oasis fans, bucket hats, and more bucket hats!
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The Largest Municipal Park In Europe | Heaton Park | Manchester UK | 4K Virtual Walk
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The Largest Municipal Park In Europe | Heaton Park | Manchester UK | 4K Virtual Walk
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✨Farm animals, playgrounds & tram rides for families

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Etihad Stadium

89%Kids-Friendly

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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Man United Fan Visits MAN CITY 😬 Etihad Stadium Tour
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Man United Fan Visits MAN CITY 😬 Etihad Stadium Tour
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ETIHAD STADIUM Tour - The Home of MANCHESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB - England Travel Guide
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ETIHAD STADIUM Tour - The Home of MANCHESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB - England Travel Guide
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Traveling from America to England to visit the Etihad Stadium for the FIRST TIME!
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Traveling from America to England to visit the Etihad Stadium for the FIRST TIME!
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Etihad Stadium Expansion 10th April 2025
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Etihad Stadium Expansion 10th April 2025
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Etihad Stadium Expansion 19th March - Manchester City FC - New trusses delivered
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Etihad Stadium Expansion 19th March - Manchester City FC - New trusses delivered
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Manchester City Etihad Stadium Tour 4K | Inside Man City’s Iconic Home
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Manchester City Etihad Stadium Tour 4K | Inside Man City’s Iconic Home
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MANCHESTER CITY STADIUM TOUR | INSIDE ETIHAD STADIUM
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MANCHESTER CITY STADIUM TOUR | INSIDE ETIHAD STADIUM
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Manchester City Etihad Stadium tour
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Manchester City Etihad Stadium tour
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Etihad Stadium Tour#Manchester City FC #ManBlues
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✨Score Big: Family Tour at Etihad Stadium

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RHS Garden Bridgewater

88%Kids-Friendly

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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Exploring RHS Garden Bridgewater: A Summer Oasis #9
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Exploring RHS Garden Bridgewater: A Summer Oasis #9
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RHS Bridgewater Garden Worsley - Bigger And Better Than Expected
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RHS Bridgewater Garden Worsley - Bigger And Better Than Expected
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RHS Bridgewater Garden (Walking Tour) Royal Horticultural Society
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RHS Bridgewater Garden (Walking Tour) Royal Horticultural Society
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✨Mud kitchens, mystery trails & orchard fun

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Manchester Central Library

88%Kids-Friendly

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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✨Storytime fun under Manchester’s grand dome

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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

88%Kids-Friendly

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is 88% Kids-Friendly

Centre is designed for ages 3–10 with rides, 4D cinema, build zones and soft play; tickets easy, toilets and café on-site; few hazards, so most kid families can spend 2–3 lively hours.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨LEGO rides, builds & 4D fun for the whole family

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Runway Visitor Park

84%Kids-Friendly

Runway Visitor Park is 84% Kids-Friendly

Kids get a playground, treasure hunt, Flight Academy, live runway commentary, and cockpit visits; everything is stroller-level, but parents must watch noise and pay parking.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Manchester Airport Fun: Hanging with Airliners Live at the Runway Visitor Park
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Manchester Airport Fun: Hanging with Airliners Live at the Runway Visitor Park
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Concorde @ Manchester Runway Visitor Park
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Concorde @ Manchester Runway Visitor Park
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Aircraft At the RUNWAY VISITOR PARK | HD Planespotting
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Aircraft At the RUNWAY VISITOR PARK | HD Planespotting
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Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport. Including directions and facilities
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Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport. Including directions and facilities
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Runway Visitor Park Manchester Airport
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Runway Visitor Park Manchester Airport
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT Runway Visitor Park Vlog | Things To Do In Manchester For Families!
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT Runway Visitor Park Vlog | Things To Do In Manchester For Families!
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Manchester Airport TAS event live 🔴 from Runway Visitor Park #live #maccaviation
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Manchester Airport TAS event live 🔴 from Runway Visitor Park #live #maccaviation
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Plane watching at Runway viewing park Manchester airport on sunny cool day
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Plane watching at Runway viewing park Manchester airport on sunny cool day
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Manchester's Runway Visitor Park Vlog | January 2023
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Manchester's Runway Visitor Park Vlog | January 2023
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Manchester Airport Runway Visitor park • EMIRATES A380 & CONCORDE ✈️
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Manchester Airport Runway Visitor park • EMIRATES A380 & CONCORDE ✈️
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✨Up-close runway thrills and cockpit adventures for families

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