Well, I planned my weekend a couple of weeks ago with Water-world in Stoke and Warwick Castle – None of which I believe had any offers or events planned for this weekend (Just early bird discounts and using the ol’trusty 02 priority app)
So for you lucky lot I have done some digging around and have found the best things to enjoy this weekend around the Northwest, below. – Just a heads up if you are heading into Manchester town centre this weekend, prepare for it to be BUSY!!! as it is pride weekend.
Some Parks worth checking out with events this weekend:-
Dunham Massey
When : Saturday 25th August
Time : 10:30 – 16:30
Cost : Free Admission
(Car Park cost for non national trust members £7)
Webpage : https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey
Event : Midnight Garden -Midnight Feast
Online it mentions, collect 3 stickers and earn a prize! + different activities and story telling will be going on, I love Dunham Massey for those welly days and startling all the deer! – There isn’t a play area but plenty of grass to run around.
Quarry Bank Mill
When : All weekend
Time : 10:30 – 16:30
Cost : Free admission and parking
Webpage : https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank
Event : Journey of the imagination
I have been to this a handful of times with Seb, it is such a beautiful place to visit and has a fairly good sized play area! Good grounds for picnics. This isn’t an event as such but you get a little booklet to go around and stamp at each sign post. If you are stuck for something i’d defo give it a go!
Fancy a drive out?
Eureka! Big Summer Festival
When : All weekend (Details below)
Cost : £12.95pp over 3 years – Note this covers you for the full year!!!
Time : 10:00 – 17:00
Webpage : https://www.eureka.org.uk/event/big-summer-festival/
I bloody love Eureka, always loads going on and totally educational and FUN!! Kids get to run around and be Kids! When i have been they’ve had different work shops and activities going on.
About this weekend i found on the webpage :
- Sat 25 Aug – Story Time
Enchanted Tales – Story making session for all ages
Stop Motion animation – drop-in sessions for 3yrs+
Mr AR Bookmark – Make your own Augmented Reality Tech-Toy bookmark
Drop in sessions - Sun 26 Aug – Pirate Mayhem
Splash! – Join our resident pirates in this fun, hands-on session
3-7yrs, book on arrival
Pirates Ahoy! – Join in with pirate challenges & games
All ages, no need to book - Mon 27 Aug – Space Adventure
Destination Space – Find out about life on board the International Space Station in this family show
5yrs+, book on arrival
Alien Slime – Create glow in the dark slime & discover the science behind how it works
5yrs+, book on arrival
Ian Douglas Storyteller – Drop in through the day
Little Tip : You can take your own food, they have plenty of places to park your bum for a picnic.
Bee in the City
All around Manchester at the moment are Bee’s that have been uniquely designed and placed in some fantastic locations.
Follow the below webpage to download/print the Free Map
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/bees-in-manchester-map-2018-14914518
The Lowry
When : 25.08.18
Time : Booked Slots
Cost : FREE – Just book online
Aimed for 5-11 year olds
You can go for a day at The Lowry and visit Salfard Quays too!
From the webpage : https://www.thelowry.com/workshops/lookout-its-saturday-playhouse5
Lookout it’s Saturday Playhouse! is now a free and weekly art activity for children and their families in our dedicated Lookout space for families. Each week we Lookout for what we can see both inside and outside, taking inspiration from our theatres, galleries and surrounding landscape at Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Every Saturday morning there is something new to do so check out the Lowry website for what we’ll be up to each time!
I would also recommend while you are in the area to check out Ziferblat where you just pay for your time! – Food is included and it works out super cheap!
They have board games and plenty to enjoy while you are in there. The one in Manchester is my sons favourite hang out!
http://www.ziferblat.co.uk/#top
These are just a few things i came across, if you want me to give any more info on the above, or help you find something else a little cool, or if you know some fun things going on this weekend, please share in the comments!
Thats a bye from me,
Bee x
Mumming the Sh*t outta life 