Looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained in Manchester this summer? From life-sized games to high-energy activities, the city is packed with family-friendly experiences that promise laughter, thrills, and unforgettable memories. Here are four must-visit attractions offering unique adventures — and some fantastic summer discounts too. 🧠The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience Location:…
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PLAYING THE FIELD: IMMERSIVE PARTY CRICKET VENUE SIXES LAUNCHES UK’S FIRST EVER FIELDING GAME ALONGSIDE SIGNATURE BATTING Â
Sixes Party Cricket has announced the UK’s first immersive cricket fielding experience, set to complement the brand’s successful batting games across all venues.  The new fielding experience, which will be the first immersive cricket fielding game in the UK, will test guests’ reflexes, catching skills and throwing accuracy under pressure. The challenge – diving to…
SUPERMASSIVE at Depot Mayfield
SUPERMASSIVE has crash-landed on the rooftop of Depot Mayfield – part interactive gallery, part surreal playground, and entirely designed for curious minds of all ages. This is a hands-on digital world where kids are not just welcome – they’re the key. Expect playful, multi-sensory installations, musical machines, AI characters, and projection-mapped puzzles that respond to…
Terror returns: Scare City 2025 to possess Camelot Theme Park this HalloweenÂ
Scare City is reborn at the abandoned Camelot Theme Park for another year of terror with tickets now live The North’s most spine-chilling Halloween attraction is back for its sixth year and more terrifying than ever. Scare City 2025 will see the gates of the long-abandoned Camelot Theme Park reopened with the ruins resurrected into…
CHAOS KARTS FLYING LAP CHALLENGE TROPHY: COMPETITION LAUNCHES TO FIND THE UK’S FASTEST GO-KARTERÂ
A competition to find the UK’s fastest go-karter has been launched, with the winner picking up a cash prize as well as the first-ever Chaos Karts Championship trophy. Held at Chaos Karts in Manchester, the person who posts the fastest lap between 5pm on Tuesday 1st July and close on Thursday 3rd July will win…
Official Race Across the World: The Experience Is Coming To Manchester
Following the launch of Race Across the World: The Experience earlier this year, CityDays are delighted to announce that Race Across the World: The Experience will be coming to Manchester, later this summer. This high-stakes experience offers players the chance to live out their Race Across the World dreams by navigating the streets of Manchester, working as a team,…
MICHAEL HARRISON IN ASSOCIATION WITH CAMERON MACKINTOSH PRESENTS BOUBLIL AND SCHÖNBERG’S MISS SAIGON
Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, is delighted to announce the full casting for a major UK and Ireland tour of MISS SAIGON. Heading to the Manchester Palace Theatre from Tue 4 Nov – Sat 15 Nov, additional tour dates are also confirmed following huge public demand for the thrilling new production. With several of the already announced venues nearly sold…
The beloved Beat-Herder reveals full line-up details and stage splits for it’s 20th Birthday next month
The beloved music festival Beat-Herder marks its 20th anniversary in 2025 with further announcements, unveiling even more names added to the original lineup, alongside stage splits for this milestone edition. This cherished Lancashire event returns 17–20 July, for another petite and unique affair, bringing four days of music, mischief, and magic to the stunning Ribble Valley. Known for its fiercely independent…
Graduation Season at Sexy Fish and The Alan – Manchester’s iconic Japanese-inspired experience
This graduation season, The Alan Hotel and Sexy Fish Manchester have joined forces to offer a special celebration experience for new graduates and their loved ones between 7th-25th July with an exclusive ‘dine and stay’ package. Graduates are invited to stay at The Alan overnight and toast their success ahead of a very special lunch…
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS OPENS ITS DOORS TO DOGS FOR PAWS-ITIVELY MIND-BENDING SUMMER SUNDAYS
Sundays are about to get a whole lot more tail-waggingly exciting in Manchester! The Museum of Illusions on Market Street is launching a series of special dog-friendly sessions this summer, inviting four-legged companions and their humans to explore the museum together for the very first time. The first session takes place on Sunday, 8th June, with additional…
DJ Paulette and Turno Announced for ‘Feel Good’ Mental Health Event Series
Music and mental health social enterprise Headstock has launched The Drop – powered by Alpha Theta. The Drop is a monthly event series created to raise funds for a number of charities that exist to support the mental health of people working within the music industry. The event series, which launches with support from The Warehouse Project, will also celebrate the positive impact…
DIECASTÂ MCRÂ ANNOUNCESÂ ELECTRIFYINGÂ EASTERÂ WEEKENDER LINE-UP
Manchester’s boldest venue spreads the vibes & gears up for an Easter like no other. This Easter, DIECAST MCR is tearing up the rulebook and throwing a five-day weekender full of outrageous entertainment, mouth-watering eats, and headline-worthy vibes. DIECAST, the city’s party powerhouse neighbourhood, is fast becoming the go-to hangout for Manchester’s coolest creatives. From Wednesday 16th April through Sunday 20th April, expect high-energy nights, dazzling performances, and…