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.
5. Trafford Palazzo Halloween Half Term Hangout
From October 21 – 28, the Trafford Palazzo are creating a Halloween spooktacular for all of the family that is completely free and loads of fun. Get your kids out of the house and hunting monsters, hanging out with reptiles (and even a giant T-Rex), making spooky crafts, and dancing their heart out in the silent disco. There is something for everyone every day of the week, including some of the most delicious pop-up food stalls in the city. This half term hangout is definitely not one to miss. | UGC
6. Reddish Vale Farm
This half term, Reddish Vale Farm is inviting you to join them for Halloween as they set up some fun, farmyard festivities, even getting the animals in on the action. With a wonderful play area, a haunted tractor ride, a witches and wizards show and dance and much more, your children are sure to be telling their friends all about this trip when they go back to school. The event runs until October 29 and tickets start at £10.50. | Google
7. Greater Manchester Police Museum
Manchester’s eerie past lurks behind the doors of this free and exceptionally interesting family day out. Learn about the history of policing in Greater Manchester, including the things they may not have wanted you to know back when the building stood as a Victorian police station. The city centre station is open on Tuesdays without a booking. | Google
8. Chetham’s Library Magic Makers
A family ticket is just £6 for this jam-packed Halloween gathering of witches and warlocks on October 26. The medieval building has loads of unique places to explore, and all-sorts of different activities will be available, including arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt all about cats. Just don’t forget to dress up! | Asvolas - stock.adobe.com