Half-term is here and your children just cannot wait to put down the books and pens and pick up a few things that are a little more fun.
Here in and around Manchester there are loads of free or cheap family fun days to give your little ones just what they need after weeks of hard work.
Whether it’s educational activities, family bonding, or a bit of a joy injection, there’s so much to do and see this October half-term to give your family exactly what you need.
Here's our pick of what's on this October half-term.
1. Visit the National Football Museum
This free, fun spot on Todd Street has everything a budding football fan could ever dream of, with its awesome interactive games and vast array of historical memorabilia dating back to the very first days of the game. Explore the foundations of your favourite club, take a photo with Premier League and Women’s Super League trophy replicas, or try out the batteries not included exhibition, allowing you to learn about and play with all the football related toys on display. | Getty Images
2. Platt Fields Market Garden
This half term, head to these wholesome community gardens for a day that is all about nature. Check out the growing produce and visit the café for breakfast, pastries, soup, or something else made with the vegetables and herbs grown on site. The family friendly Fallowfield market garden loves welcoming families and pets and is even open for volunteering on Fridays and Saturdays. | Google Maps
3. Explore the golden mummies of Egypt at Manchester Museum
This exclusive exhibition has wowed visitors across the USA and China and is now here in Manchester ready to give you and your children a journey back to ancient Egypt. Immerse yourself in the brand-new exhibition hall for free and find yourself surrounded by over 100 artefacts and eight mummies as well as a fantastic learning experience about ancient beliefs on the afterlife. | Manchester Museum
4. Power up at the Science and Industry Museum
If your child loves video games, this is a great way for you to get involved and give them a trip through the past 50 years of gaming. Give yourself a blast from the past and find out who really is the best gamer in the family with multiplayer showdowns and even virtual reality. Admission to the Science and Industry Museum is free and day passes for the gallery start at £10. | LTV