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Things to do with kids in Manchester

littleredhen
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Hi guys i am looking for suggestions for things to do next weekend (Sat & Sun) in Manchester with my kids (aged 11 & 8) we are staying in Salford Quays and have planned to visit the Lowry and possibly the Imperial War Museum - any other child friendly suggestions welcome and places to eat, money saving ways to travel - thanks in advance:D
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  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    Which "next" weekend? (I always end up having this discussion!) Do you mean the one that starts in 2 days, or the one in 9 days?
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

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  • jinky67
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    Tigs Tigs does it really matter? :rotfl:
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  • Madmel
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    The Science Museum has interested my 2 and there were lots of hands-on things for them to do. The Air & Space Museum is either across the road or along the road.

    If the children are interested, at Salford Uni there is a model of a Victorian Street called Lark Hill Place which is on the site of the library. It used to be free to go there & park but I've not been for years - hopefully someone else can let you know on that one.
  • Tigsteroonie
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    jinky67 wrote: »
    Tigs Tigs does it really matter? :rotfl:
    Yes - there's a huge Family Fun Weekend on at Heaton Park this weekend (27th & 28th) :D I saw the posters earlier today, thought it might interest the OP if we're talking 2 days' time. Okay Jinkles? :rotfl:
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • littleredhen
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    oh that made me laugh Tigsteroonie me and dh have this conversation regularly - i mean the one in 9 days time - 4th & 5th July!!:rotfl:
    The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o

    A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
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    littleredhen wrote: »
    oh that made me laugh Tigsteroonie me and dh have this conversation regularly - i mean the one in 9 days time - 4th & 5th July!!:rotfl:
    Damn, that rules out that event at Heaton Park. I'll have a dig through the MEN & Advertiser tomorrow and see if I can find anything special listed for the July weekend :D
    :heartpuls Mrs Marleyboy :heartpuls

    MSE: many of the benefits of a helpful family, without disadvantages like having to compete for the tv remote

    :) Proud Parents to an Aut-some son :)
  • poet123
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    The science museum is good, the Lowry outlet mall for shopping and food court.(opposite where you will be staying). Lots to do in central manchester, theatres, good resturants etc.
  • littleredhen
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    Thanks Madmel (love the name ) just looked at Science museum and it looks great:D
    The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o

    A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    Tigsteroonie wrote: »
    Yes - there's a huge Family Fun Weekend on at Heaton Park this weekend (27th & 28th) :D I saw the posters earlier today, thought it might interest the OP if we're talking 2 days' time. Okay Jinkles? :rotfl:
    Well on this occasion i shall let you off:p
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • littleredhen
    littleredhen Posts: 3,306 Forumite
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    Tigsteroonie wrote: »
    Damn, that rules out that event at Heaton Park. I'll have a dig through the MEN & Advertiser tomorrow and see if I can find anything special listed for the July weekend :D

    i hear there is a parade on the Sunday for the Manchester Festival - i think starts at 2pm but anything else you could find out would be fab;)thanks
    The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o

    A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)
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