Block One - Weeks 1 and 2
Block Two - Weeks 3 and 4
Block Three - Weeks 5 and 6
BLOCK ONE
Important information
- 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).
- Maximum 2 bookings per block until the online open sale at the end of each booking period. (One free + one paid for or two free.) Swimming and boating are bonus activities.
- 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.)
Block One booking sessions
Face to face
- Friday 28th June, 11am to 1pm, St Georges Youth and Community Centre, Bothwell Street, Collyhurst M40 7NY
- Saturday 29th June, 11am to 1pm, Fallowfield Library, Platt Lane, M14 7FZ
- Sunday 30th June 10.30am to 12.30pm, Brighter Future Friends, Horticultural Centre, Wythenshawe Park M23 0AB
Online
- Wednesday 3rd July, 10am-12 noon (Do not use if you have already booked at face to face Block One sessions)
- Friday 5th July 10am-5pm, online open sales for remaining places in this block
Block 2 bookings - Monday 8th July to Friday 12th July
Block 3 bookings - Tuesday 23rd July to Friday 2nd August
Block One activities
Coach trips
Ghyll Head
Face to face booking only. Outdoor adventure at Ghyll Head, Windermere in the Lake District, 6+ only. All places £10 per person, includes activities for children.
- Monday 22nd July, 8am to 6pm. Pick up and drop off at The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ.
- Tuesday 23rd July, 8am to 6pm. Pick up and drop off at St Nicholas Church, Kingsway, East Didsbury, M19 1PL.
St Annes
A visit to St Annes on the Fylde Coast. £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
Monkey Forest
Walk amongst Monkey Forest in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent. £5 per adult, children go free, packed lunch included:
Arcade Club
Exclusive use of the Arcade Club in Bury, a large indoor arcade with over 400 games. Monday 29th July, 11am to 2pm. Pick up and drop off at FC United, 310 Lightbowne Rd, Moston, Manchester, M40 0FJ. £10 per adult (corrected price), children go free, packed lunch included: TAC01 - Arcade Club Tickets, Mon 29 Jul 2024 at 11:00 | Eventbrite
Gulliver's World
Day at Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington, Friday 2nd August, 10am to 4pm. Pick up and drop off at Benchill Community Centre, Wythenshawe, M22 8EJ. Height restrictions apply on rides, see website for more information. £10 per adult (corrected price), children go free, packed lunch included: TGW01 - Gullivers World Tickets, Fri 2 Aug 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Little Shop of Horrors
An exclusive performance of Little Shop of Horrors 6pm at North West Arts Theatre, 270a Lightbowne Rd, Moston, Manchester, M40 5HQ. For age 6+, snacks provided, around 1hr 30 mins including interval, children free, adult tickets £5.
Monday 22nd July
LSH01 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Tickets, Mon 22 Jul 2024 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
Tuesday 23rd July
LSH02 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Tickets, Tue 23 Jul 2024 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
Wednesday 24th July
LSH03 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Tickets, Wed 24 Jul 2024 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
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 23rd, Thursday 25th July, Tuesday 30th July and Thursday 1st August, 10am-12pm.
Nets: Age 3+, 3-5 years must have adult with them, packed lunch provided. On Thursday 25th, Friday 26th July, Tuesday 30th July and Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd August, 10am-12pm.
Debdale Watersports
Face to face booking only. Outdoor water activities at Debdale Outdoor Centre on Hyde Road, Gorton on Wednesday 24th and Wednesday 31st July, 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.
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 27th July and Saturday 3rd August, 12-1pm or 1-2pm.
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 28th July, 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 29th July, 10am-12pm. Snacks provided, maximum 5 per boat.
Museum visit
Visit to the Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4FP, including Power-up gaming and computer exhibition. It's on Tuesday 30th July, arrival between 10-11am, unlimited stay, recommended for 5+, packed lunch included:
SIM - SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY MUSEUM TRIP Tickets, Tue 30 Jul 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Circus House
Face to face booking only. Learn a range of circus skills at Circus House, Unit 40 Longsight Business Park, Hamilton Road, Longsight, Manchester, M13 0PD. Packed lunch provided. Venue has access limitations; please check before booking:
- Thursday 1st August 10-11.30am or 11.30-1pm
- Friday 2nd August, 10-11.30am or 11.30-1pm
Cinema visit
Inside Out 2 at Cineworld Didsbury, Parrs Wood, Wilmslow Road, M20 5PG, Thursday 1st August, 10.45am-1pm. Packed lunch included. Please note, Inside Out 2 is rated PG - Parental Guidance: MOV01 - CINEMA TRIP 'INSIDE OUT 2' Tickets, Thu 1 Aug 2024 at 10:45 | Eventbrite
Outdoor adventure
Face to face booking only. Outdoor adventure activities with Bright Future Friends and NACRO at the Horticultural Centre, Wythenshawe Park M23 0AB. Age 6+, packed lunch included, Sunday 4th August, 12-3pm.
For the most up to date information, see 4CT Ltd's website.
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