Things to Do in Abbey Hey

⭐ 4.7 0.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Debdale Outdoor Centre

Experience thrilling land and water adventures at this Gorton outdoor hub, from rock climbing and abseiling to sailing and kayaking, with parking and picnic facilities available.

⭐ 4.7 2 mi away

Cycling & Bike Trails

National Cycling Centre

Located on Stuart Street, this cycling venue offers families an active day out with an onsite restaurant and convenient parking, though accessibility is limited for wheelchairs and babies.

⭐ 4.6 2.1 mi away

Farm Parks

Reddish Vale Farm

Meet friendly farm animals, enjoy pony rides and let kids bounce off energy at this Stockport attraction with play areas, accessible facilities and an onsite restaurant for family meals.

⭐ 4.7 2.1 mi away

Stadium Tours

Manchester City Stadium Tours

Step behind the scenes at the Etihad Stadium to walk through the players' tunnel, peek inside the home changing rooms and sit where the manager makes crucial decisions. This fully accessible tour brings you closer to Manchester City's matchday magic.

⭐ 4.2 2.4 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl Manchester

Strike up family fun at this Ashton-under-Lyne bowling venue, complete with on-site dining and full accessibility features including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and ample parking at the leisure park.

⭐ 4.3 2.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Ashton-under-Lyne

Catch the latest blockbusters at this family-friendly cinema offering junior screenings and parent-and-baby showings, complete with onsite parking, wheelchair access and snacks available to purchase.

⭐ 4.6 2.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Portland Basin Museum

Set beside tranquil waterways in Ashton-under-Lyne, this welcoming museum combines vibrant exhibitions with excellent facilities including an onsite restaurant, picnic areas and full accessibility for all ages.

⭐ 3.8 2.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Round The Twist Dukinfield

This Dukinfield soft play venue offers energetic fun for youngsters with an onsite restaurant for refreshments, plus convenient parking and toilet facilities for families.

⭐ 4.7 2.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Elizabeth Gaskells House

Step into the beautifully restored Victorian home of acclaimed novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, featuring period furnishings, an onsite restaurant, and full accessibility for all visitors.

⭐ 4.6 2.8 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Daisy Nook Country Park

Spanning 100 acres of Oldham countryside, this family-friendly park offers woodland trails, waterside walks along the canal and lake, plus welcoming facilities including refreshments and full accessibility for all visitors.

⭐ 4.2 2.9 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Bubble Planet Manchester

Step into a world of shimmering soap spheres at this hands-on Manchester attraction where families can play with giant bubbles and discover the science behind them through engaging exhibits.

⭐ 4.8 3 mi away

Ice & Roller Skating

Projekts MCR Skatepark

Manchester's premier indoor skatepark welcomes beginners and experts alike to test their skills on BMX, skateboard, scooter or inline skates, with family facilities including accessible toilets and onsite refreshments.

🎟️Indoor Soft Play

Bizzy Bouncers ⭐ 4.3 3.1 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Bizzy Bouncers

Let little ones burn off energy at this indoor soft play venue featuring inflatable fun and climbing activities, plus an onsite restaurant serving snacks and meals for hungry families.

🎟️Sightseeing & Attractions

Totally Gruesome ⭐ 2.5 3.2 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Totally Gruesome

This family-friendly attraction offers accessible fun for all ages with wheelchair access, baby facilities, and pushchair-friendly spaces, plus onsite dining to keep everyone fueled throughout your visit.

⭐ 4.7 3.3 mi away

Escape Room Challenges

Breakout Manchester

Challenge your family's problem-solving skills at this Manchester escape room venue, where you'll work together against the clock to crack codes and solve puzzles in themed rooms.

⭐ 4.9 3.3 mi away

TV & Film Attractions

Challenge Point

Step into the spotlight at this interactive TV-themed attraction where families can compete in game show-style challenges and put their skills to the test. With dining options on-site, it's an action-packed day out for older children and adults in Manchester.

⭐ 4.7 3.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Greater Manchester Police Museum

Experience law enforcement through the ages at this fascinating museum housed in a restored Victorian police station, where families can explore historic cells, vintage uniforms and crime-fighting equipment from bygone eras.

⭐ 4.7 3.4 mi away

Escape Room Challenges

moviESCAPE Stockport

Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles together at this immersive escape room venue, where pushchairs are welcome but wheelchair access is limited.

⭐ 4.6 3.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Manchester Craft and Design Centre

Browse unique handmade items and watch talented artisans at work in this creative hub featuring independent maker studios. Family-friendly space with full accessibility and picnic areas.

⭐ 4.9 3.5 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

Explore Peru's ancient ruins through cutting-edge VR technology at this Manchester attraction that transports families to the legendary mountain citadel, with full wheelchair access throughout.

⭐ 4.3 3.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Fun Depot

Kids can bounce, climb and play to their hearts' content at this indoor activity centre, complete with onsite dining and baby-friendly facilities including changing rooms.

🎟️Museums & Galleries

Manchester Art Gallery ⭐ 4.6 3.6 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Manchester Art Gallery

Spanning three storeys with 21 diverse galleries, this Mosley Street museum showcases impressive art and design collections perfect for family exploration, complete with restaurant facilities and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.4 3.6 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Dog Bowl

Bowl a strike with your family at this lively venue beneath a railway arch, where ten-pin fun meets tasty bites from the onsite restaurant and snack bar.

⭐ 4.8 3.6 mi away

Food & Drink Experiences

Stitch Surf Shack Cafe Manchester

Grab a bite surrounded by Hawaiian beach vibes and beloved Disney characters at this themed café inside Primark, offering family-friendly dining with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

🎟️Theme Parks & Funfairs

Immersive Gamebox ⭐ 4.9 3.7 mi away

Theme Parks & Funfairs

Immersive Gamebox

Step into a digital playground where families with children aged 5 and up can tackle interactive gaming challenges together in a fully accessible, wheelchair and pushchair-friendly environment.

⭐ 4.6 3.7 mi away

Adventure Golf

Treetop Golf Manchester

Navigate 18 holes of jungle-themed adventure golf through lush Amazon scenery at The Printworks, perfect for all ages with wheelchair access, pushchair-friendly routes, and refreshments available on-site.

⭐ 4.2 3.7 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Manchester Printworks

Strike up family fun at this Manchester Printworks bowling venue offering lanes and entertainment beyond the pins, with full wheelchair access and facilities for little ones.

⭐ 4.7 3.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Museum of Illusions Manchester

Step into a mind-bending world where reality twists and turns through interactive exhibits that challenge perception and create unforgettable photo opportunities for the whole family.

⭐ 4.3 3.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Manchester Printworks

Catch the latest blockbusters at this impressive 23-screen cinema in Manchester's vibrant Printworks entertainment complex, offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks throughout your visit.

⭐ 4.8 3.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Gameface

Manchester's inclusive gaming hub at The Printworks welcomes all ages with fully accessible facilities, pushchair-friendly spaces and baby changing rooms for family-friendly digital entertainment.

⭐ 4.6 3.7 mi away

Landmarks & Monuments

Manchester Central Library

Young readers will love exploring the enchanting children's Secret Garden section at this impressive city library, which also hosts regular family-friendly events and activities throughout the year.

⭐ 4.0 3.7 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Manchester Bus Tours

Explore the city's landmarks and hidden gems aboard an open-top bus tour departing from Chorlton Street, though facilities are limited with no onboard toilets or wheelchair access.

⭐ 4.7 3.7 mi away

Adventure Golf

Putters Manchester at Urban Playground

Challenge your family to an exciting round of crazy golf at this Urban Playground venue in Manchester Arndale, complete with refreshments and wheelchair access throughout.

⭐ 4.8 3.7 mi away

Arcades & Gaming

MeetspaceVR Manchester

Step into cutting-edge virtual reality gaming at this Stretford arcade where groups can explore immersive digital worlds together—bring your own snacks for breaks between adventures.

⭐ 4.4 3.8 mi away

Live Events & Concerts

Disney On Ice

Experience beloved characters come to life through spectacular ice-skating shows featuring dazzling choreography and enchanting musical numbers at Manchester's premier indoor arena.

🎟️Climbing & Bouldering

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport ⭐ 4.8 3.8 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport

Scale new heights at this indoor climbing centre housed in a historic mill building, where families can tackle challenging walls together. Light refreshments keep energy levels up during your vertical adventure.

⭐ 4.3 3.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

National Football Museum Manchester

Young football fans can test their skills with penalty shoot-outs and live commentary booths at this interactive Manchester museum celebrating the beautiful game's history and heroes.

⭐ 4.0 3.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre

Located on an industrial estate in Lower Bredbury, this indoor play venue features an onsite restaurant but lacks baby changing rooms and wheelchair access, with no outside food permitted.

⭐ 4.7 3.8 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

The Light Stockport

Experience big-screen cinema alongside ten-pin bowling and karaoke rooms under one roof at this all-weather entertainment hub, complete with dining options and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

⭐ 4.7 3.8 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Staircase House

Journey through centuries of history at this fascinating townhouse in Stockport's market place, where period rooms showcase life from medieval times onwards. An onsite restaurant and baby facilities make it ideal for family visits.

⭐ 5.0 3.8 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Escape Hunt Manchester

Challenge your family to crack codes and solve puzzles together in thrilling themed escape rooms at this centrally-located attraction in the historic Corn Exchange, suitable for children of various ages.

⭐ 4.9 3.8 mi away

Virtual Reality Experiences

X-GenVR

Step into cutting-edge virtual reality experiences at this accessible VR venue, where families can explore immersive digital worlds together with wheelchair access, nearby parking and snack facilities.

⭐ 4.9 3.8 mi away

Live Events & Concerts

LUMINISCENCE Manchester: Immersive Show

Marvel at stunning all-around light projections inside Manchester Cathedral, where captivating visuals blend with music to create magical storytelling entertainment for the whole family.

⭐ 4.3 3.8 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Hyde Leisure Pool

Experience exciting aquatic fun with rapids rides and water cannons, plus a soothing jacuzzi for adults to unwind while kids play at this accessible family-friendly venue.

⭐ 4.7 3.8 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Manchester Cathedral

This magnificent medieval church welcomes families with accessible grounds, peaceful gardens and a café, plus baby changing facilities and pushchair-friendly access throughout.

⭐ 4.4 3.8 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TeamSport Indoor Karting Manchester

Experience the thrill of high-speed racing at this multi-level indoor karting venue near Victoria Station, featuring a 550-metre track that delivers authentic motorsport excitement for families with older children.

⭐ 4.5 3.9 mi away

Food & Drink Experiences

Hello Kitty Cafe Manchester

Step into an adorable world of Sanrio charm at this themed café inside Primark, serving delightful treats and drinks surrounded by everyone's favourite feline character and friends.

⭐ 4.0 3.9 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

ODEON Manchester Great Northern

Experience blockbuster entertainment at this 16-screen cinema on Deansgate, offering wheelchair access, nearby parking, and tasty snacks for the whole family to enjoy.

⭐ 3.6 3.9 mi away

Live Events & Concerts

AO Arena

Manchester's premier indoor entertainment venue hosts world-class concerts, sporting events and live shows year-round, with facilities including baby changing areas and accessible seating options.

🎟️Caves & Mines

Air Raid Shelters ⭐ 4.7 3.9 mi away

Caves & Mines

Air Raid Shelters

Step back to World War Two as you venture through Stockport's underground tunnel network, where families sheltered during air raids, brought to life with atmospheric audio commentary.

⭐ 4.6 3.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Manchester Jewish Museum

Explore Jewish heritage and culture in Manchester's beautifully restored former synagogue, featuring engaging exhibitions and family-friendly galleries with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.

⭐ 4.9 3.9 mi away

Escape Room Challenges

Z-escape: The Library of Enchantment

Solve magical puzzles and uncover mysteries in this enchanting escape room adventure at Z-arts, perfect for families seeking an imaginative challenge together.

🎟️Adventure & Activity Centres

The 100 Story Hotel 3.9 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

The 100 Story Hotel

An imaginative activity centre at Z-arts offering fully accessible family fun with wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout, baby changing areas, and complete pushchair access for visitors of all ages.

⭐ 4.7 4 mi away

Climbing & Bouldering

Rock Over Climbing

Head to this indoor climbing centre at Clarence Hatworks where active kids can scale exciting walls and work up an appetite for the onsite restaurant, with parking and facilities available.

⭐ 4.7 4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Museum of Transport

Explore the nation's largest array of vintage buses, trams and coaches at this fascinating Cheetham Hill venue, complete with restaurant, full accessibility and family facilities including baby changing.

⭐ 4.6 4.1 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

PAC-MAN Live Experience

Step into Manchester's immersive maze where the classic arcade game comes to life around you. Navigate corridors, dodge ghosts and collect power pellets in this fully accessible interactive adventure.

⭐ 4.1 4.1 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Chaos Karts

Experience real-world video game racing at Manchester's cutting-edge karting venue, where advanced tech transforms traditional go-karting into an interactive gaming adventure for thrill-seeking families.

⭐ 4.5 4.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

The Peoples History Museum

Explore Britain's labour and social history through engaging exhibitions at this fascinating Spinningfields museum, complete with accessible facilities, onsite dining and picnic-friendly spaces.

⭐ 4.4 4.1 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Science and Industry Museum

Manchester's celebration of innovation brings history to life with hands-on displays exploring how industry shaped our world, plus family facilities including a restaurant and picnic areas.

⭐ 4.8 4.1 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Pure Imagination Play Centre

A fully accessible indoor play venue welcoming families with young children, complete with baby changing facilities and wheelchair-friendly areas throughout including accessible toilets.

⭐ 4.8 4.2 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Crystal Maze Experience

Race against the clock through themed zones solving physical and mental challenges in this immersive recreation of the iconic 90s TV gameshow that brings nostalgic family fun to Manchester.

⭐ 4.8 4.6 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Brooklyn Pottery

Unleash your creativity at this welcoming ceramic studio offering hands-on pottery experiences, delicious refreshments, and accessible facilities perfect for families with young children.

⭐ 3.6 4.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse Barlow Croft

Kids can burn off energy at this indoor soft play venue featuring climbing frames and slides, with a family restaurant serving meals and snacks plus convenient parking at Parrs Wood.

⭐ 4.0 4.7 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Parrs Wood

Strike up some family fun at this entertainment venue featuring bowling lanes, arcade games and laser tag action, plus an onsite restaurant and free parking at Parrs Wood.

⭐ 4.3 4.7 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Didsbury

This 11-screen cinema at Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre offers families a perfect rainy-day retreat with wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks available to enhance your movie experience.

⭐ 4.4 4.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Parrs Wood Leisure Park

This Manchester entertainment complex combines bowling, cinema screenings in 4D, and multiple dining options under one roof, with full accessibility and facilities for families with young children.

⭐ 4.6 4.9 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

Peel Park Salford

This historic Salford green space welcomes families with pushchair-friendly paths, picnic areas, dining options and full baby facilities including accessible toilets and changing rooms.

⭐ 4.6 4.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Salford Museum and Art Gallery

Step back in time at this fascinating museum in Peel Park, where families can wander through a recreated Victorian street and discover local heritage through engaging displays and hands-on activities.

⭐ 4.4 4.9 mi away

Petting Farms & Zoos

Cockfields Farm

Meet friendly farm animals up close at this Greater Manchester attraction featuring interactive experiences, adventure playgrounds and year-round special events for all the family.

⭐ 4.7 5 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Ordsall Hall

Step back in time at this historic manor house where children can dress up in period costumes and discover how people lived centuries ago. Check the calendar for exciting family events throughout the year.