Block One - Weeks 1 and 2
BLOCK TWO - WEEKS 3 AND 4
Block Three - Weeks 5 and 6
BLOCK TWO
Important information
Please read this information, especially around maximum number of bookings.
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- MAXIMUM TWO BOOKINGS PER BLOCK until the online open sale at the end of each booking period. (One free + one paid for or two free.) Swimming, boating and the Play Day are bonus activities.
- Activities are for families living within the Manchester City Council boundary.
- Each booking must include at least one child aged 16 or under with special educational needs or a disability (SEND).
- There will be a mix of face to face and online booking, except for adventure/physical activities which are face to face booking only.
- Most activities are free except for the coach trips. (Card payment may be available at face to face bookings but please bring cash just in case.)
If the activities provided are not accessible to you because of cost, physical access or any other reason, please don't hesitate to speak to 4CT on 0161 230 1420 or email info@4ct.org.uk. The aim is to provide something for everyone.
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Block Two booking sessions
Please be aware that queues have been long at some face to face sessions. Everyone is trying their best to serve people as quickly as they can. It helps if you are clear about the activity you want. Check the information in advance and have a second choice in mind, just in case. Places left from Block One bookings, including the activity days at Ghyll Head, will be available at these sessions.
Face to face
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Monday 8th July, 4-6pm, Brighter Future Friends, Horticultural Centre (off the main car park), Wythenshawe Park M23 0AB
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Tuesday 9th July, 1-3pm, The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ
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Wednesday 10th July, 10am-12 noon, Moss Side Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street, M14 4SL
Online
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Thursday 11th July, 4-6pm (Do not use if you have already booked at face to face Block Two sessions)
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Friday 12th July, 10am-5pm, online open sales for remaining places in this block
Block 1 bookings - Friday 28th June to Friday 5th July
Block 2 bookings - Monday 8th July to Friday 12th July
Block 3 bookings - Tuesday 23rd July to Friday 2nd August
Block Two activities
Coach trips
St Annes
A visit to St Annes on the Fylde Coast. £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
Catalyst
A trip to Catalyst, the science discovery centre in Widnes. £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
- Tuesday 6th August, 10am to 4pm. Pick up and drop off at Benchill Community Centre, Wythenshawe, M22 8EJ: TCA01 - Trip to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Tickets, Tue 6 Aug 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
- Wednesday 7th August, 10am-4pm. Pick up and drop off at FC United, Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Rd, Moston, Manchester, M40 0FJ. TCA02 - Trip to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre Tickets, Wed 7 Aug 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Llandudno
Free time in Llandudno with its sea front, shops and activities. £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
- Thursday 8th August, 9am-6pm. Pick up and drop off at Fallowfield Library, Platt Lane, M14 7FZ: TLL01 - Trip to Llandudno Tickets, Thu 8 Aug 2024 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
- Tuesday 13th August, 9am-6pm. Pick up and drop off at The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ: TLL02 - Trip to Llandudno Tickets, Tue 13 Aug 2024 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
- Thursday 15th August, 9am-6pm. Pick up and drop off at St Nicholas Church, Kingsway, Burnage, M19 1PL: TLL03 - Trip to Llandudno Tickets, Thu 15 Aug 2024 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
Gulliver's World
Day at Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington. Height restrictions apply on rides, see website for more information. £10 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included.
South Lakes Zoo
Trip to South Lakes Safari Zoo in Ulverston, Lake District. £10 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
- Monday 12th August, 8.30am-6pm. Pick up and drop off at St Nicholas Church, Kingsway, Burnage, M19 1PL: TSL01 - South Lakes Zoo Trip Tickets, Mon 12 Aug 2024 at 08:30 | Eventbrite
- Friday 16th August, 8.30am-6pm. The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ: TSL02 - South Lakes Zoo Trip Tickets, Fri 16 Aug 2024 at 08:30 | Eventbrite
Royal Armouries
Spend time at the Royal Armouries or catch a water taxi into Leeds (not included). £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
Simply Cycling
Face to face booking only. Have fun with Simply Cycling on their range of outdoor adapted bikes. All ages, lunch included:
Boggart Hole Clough - Monday 5th August, 2-4pm. Parking, approach from Charlestown Rd , Manchester, Greater Manchester M9 7BR.
Wythenshawe Park - Wednesday 7th and 14th August, 12-2pm, Athletics track, Wythenshawe Rd, Manchester M23 0PH. Parking at the track.
Tree Top Trek and Nets
Face to face booking only. Sessions on the trek and nets at Heaton Park with Zipworld. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions.
Trek: Sessions on the highwire obstacle course. Age 6+ mini trek, age 7+ full trek, maximum weight 120kg, snack provided. On Tuesday 6th and 13th August, Thursday 8th and 15th August, 10am-12pm.
Nets: Age 3+, 3-5 years must have adult with them, packed lunch provided. On Tuesday 6th and 13th August, Thursday 8th and 15th August, Friday 9th and 16th August, 10am-12pm.
Debdale Watersports
Face to face booking only. Outdoor water activities at Debdale Outdoor Centre on Hyde Road, Gorton on Wednesday 7th and Wednesday 14th August, 1-4pm. Snacks provided. 6+ only and children need to be water confident. Clothes likely to get wet so bring spare set and a towel.
Play Day
Face to face booking only. BONUS - book on top of two-activity limit. A Play Day at Sporting Edge Community Sports Centre, Fairfield Road, Openshaw, M11 1FG, on Wednesday 7th August, 11am-3pm (11am-12pm relaxed SEND-only session). Book for the relaxed hour at the start, then stay for as long as you like.
Cinema visit
Despicable Me 4 at Cineworld Didsbury, Parrs Wood, Wilmslow Road, M20 5PG, Thursday 8th August, 10.45am-1pm. £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included. Please note, the film is rated PG - Parental Guidance. Booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mov02-cinema-trip-despicable-me-4-tickets-935361289797
Drama workshops
Face to face booking only. Series of three workshops at 2pm on Fridays 9th August, 16th August, and 23rd August at North West Arts Theatre, 270a Lightbowne Rd, Moston, Manchester, M40 5HQ. Learn drama skills in these interactive workshops. Book on all three to take part in final performance. Snacks provided.
Swimming
Face to face booking only. BONUS - book on top of two-activity limit. Inclusive swims at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF - Saturday 10th August and Saturday 17th August, 12-1pm or 1-2pm.
Outdoor adventure
Face to face booking only. Outdoor adventure activities with Bright Future Friends and NACRO at the Horticultural Centre (off the main car park), Wythenshawe Park M23 0AB. Age 6+, packed lunch included, Sunday 11th August and Sunday 18th August, 12-3pm. There is also an evening session on Monday 12th August, 4-7pm.
Rock Over Climbing
Face to face booking only. A session at Rock Over Climbing at Park Garage, Cheviot Street, M3 1LW, near Victoria Station, on Sunday 11th August, 4.30-6pm. For children 6+, packed lunch included.
Boating
Face to face booking only. BONUS - book on top of two-activity limit. Boating at Heaton Park on Monday 12th August, 10am-12pm. Snacks provided, maximum 5 per boat.
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