Things to Do in Openshaw
107 attractions and days out
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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.
Climbing & Bouldering
Parthian Climbing Centre Manchester
Scale impressive indoor walls inside a converted church building for an adrenaline-pumping family adventure, with onsite parking, refreshments and facilities to keep everyone energised.
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.
Farm Parks
Donkey Sanctuary
Meet lovable rescued donkeys and mules, each with their own heartwarming tale to tell at this welcoming sanctuary in Green Fold, complete with restaurant facilities and full accessibility for families.
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.
Adventure & Activity Centres
One Adventure
An action-packed Manchester activity centre offering exciting challenges for families with older children, featuring onsite parking and facilities, though not suitable for wheelchairs or very young visitors.
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.
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.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Clue HQ Manchester
Race against the clock at this thrilling Manchester escape room venue where families work together to crack codes and unravel mysteries within beautifully themed scenarios. Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Good Life Skates Manchester
Roll into Manchester's coolest skating venue where families can glide, learn tricks and enjoy refreshments together in a vibrant, fully accessible space with facilities for all ages.
Climbing & Bouldering
Sky High Adventure
Manchester's ultimate active fun zone combines climbing walls, aerial ropes courses, exploratory caves and padded play areas all under one roof at this Droylsden adventure centre with onsite parking and snacks available.
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.
Boat Tours & Cruises
Treasure Hunt Manchester
Explore Manchester city centre on an exciting interactive adventure starting from Piccadilly Station, solving clues as you discover hidden gems and local landmarks along the way.
Sightseeing & Attractions
LomoWall Manchester
Marvel at this unique outdoor gallery on Tariff Street featuring thousands of colourful photos creating an eye-catching mosaic wall that's accessible for wheelchairs and perfect for family snapshots.
Museums & Galleries
The Manchester Museum
Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history and world cultures at this free university museum, where hands-on activities in the Discovery Centre bring learning to life for all ages.
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.
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.
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.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
Manchester Spy Mission Treasure Trail
Embark on an exciting detective adventure through Manchester's streets, starting from Piccadilly Gardens, where families crack codes and hunt for clues together on this engaging outdoor trail.
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.
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.
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.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience in Greater Manchester
Follow the yellow brick road through Manchester's city centre on this family-friendly treasure hunt adventure inspired by the beloved tale, with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Escape Reality Manchester
Tackle immersive puzzle adventures with your family at this Printworks venue, where groups have one hour to solve clues and escape from themed rooms through teamwork and quick thinking.
Adventure & Activity Centres
DNA VR Manchester
Step into Manchester's biggest virtual reality playground where over 60 immersive experiences await visitors aged 7 and up, from thrilling escape challenges to sprawling free-roam missions.
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.
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.
Boat Tours & Cruises
Manchester Codebreaking Walk
Solve puzzles and crack codes as a family while exploring Manchester's city centre on this self-guided adventure trail that starts from the National Football Museum.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
Manchester Wizard's Spellbook Treasure Trail
Embark on an enchanting puzzle adventure around Albert Square, cracking magical riddles to lift a mysterious curse. Pushchair-friendly route with baby facilities, though not suitable for wheelchairs.
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.
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.
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.
Live Events & Concerts
Gandeys Circus
Experience spectacular big-top entertainment with thrilling acrobats, daring performers and family-friendly shows at this traditional circus, conveniently located at Trafford Centre with full wheelchair and pushchair access.
Bowling Alleys
King Pins Bowling
Strike up some family fun at this fully accessible bowling venue in the Trafford Centre, where everyone from babies to wheelchair users can enjoy the lanes together.
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.
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.
Adventure & Activity Centres
The Super Duper Family Festival
Manchester's activity-packed family festival offers fun for all ages, though visitors should note limited facilities including no toilets or baby changing areas on site.
Food & Drink Experiences
Waku Waku Japanese 2D Cafe
Step into a unique anime-inspired dining experience where Japanese cuisine meets cartoon aesthetics in this quirky Portland Street cafe. Wheelchair accessible with pushchair-friendly spaces throughout.
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.
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.
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.
Cinema & Theatre
HOME Manchester
This Manchester cultural hub showcases independent films, theatre productions and contemporary art exhibitions under one roof. A creative destination perfect for families seeking inspiring entertainment beyond the mainstream.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Huntfun Manchester
Explore Manchester's landmarks through an engaging treasure hunt that challenges families to crack clues as they navigate the city streets, starting from the historic Cathedral.
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.
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.
Food & Drink Experiences
Point Blank Manchester
A Deansgate dining venue that may present access challenges for families with young children, pushchairs or wheelchair users due to limited facilities and restricted accessibility throughout.
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.
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.
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.
Indoor Soft Play
Monolos
Combine a family meal with fun at this Manchester venue where kids can play while you dine on freshly prepared food, featuring parking and wheelchair access but no baby changing facilities.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Adventures in Wonderland
Step through the looking glass at this enchanting activity centre located at Z-arts, featuring fully accessible spaces perfect for families with young children, pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Escape Room Challenges
Mission: Mad Hatter
Step into Wonderland at this Alice-themed escape room challenge located in Manchester's Z Arts venue. Work together as a family to solve puzzles and crack codes before time runs out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Zorbing Football Experience
Bounce, roll and laugh your way through a fun-filled zorbing football session at this Manchester activity centre, where players are safely strapped into inflatable bubbles for hilarious sporting action.
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.
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.
Ice & Roller Skating
The Skate Station
Roll into action at this Tameside venue offering ice and roller skating for all ages, complete with refreshments, onsite parking and full accessibility including baby changing rooms.
Indoor Soft Play
The Playcentre
Active youngsters can burn energy at this industrial park play venue, though families should note the limited facilities including no toilet provision or wheelchair access.
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.
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.
Watersports
Helly Hansen Watersports Centre
Get the family active on the water in Salford with kayaking, canoeing and raft-building adventures at this accessible watersports hub. Parking and picnic facilities make it easy for a full day out.
Indoor Soft Play
Head Over Heels Play
Young explorers can navigate an exciting maze of tunnels and climbing frames at this indoor fairytale-themed soft play centre, with refreshments available on site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arts & Crafts Workshops
The Pottery
Get creative at this hands-on studio where families can craft their own ceramic masterpieces together. Fully accessible venue with baby changing facilities and assistance available for wheelchair users.
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.
Stadium Tours
Manchester United Museum and Tour
Step into the home of the Red Devils and explore Old Trafford's iconic spaces, from pitch-side areas to the historic museum celebrating legendary moments and players.
Cinema & Theatre
Vue Manchester Lowry
Catch the latest blockbusters on seven big screens at this modern cinema in Salford Quays, offering snacks, accessible facilities and convenient parking for family movie outings.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Bisque & Beyond Family Art Café
Get creative with pottery painting and crafts while enjoying delicious homemade treats at this welcoming café on Wilmslow Road, complete with accessible facilities and refreshments for all the family.
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.
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
Oxygen Activeplay MediaCity
Jump into non-stop family fun at this action-packed MediaCity venue featuring bouncing zones, wall climbing and engaging interactive attractions. Free parking and refreshments available onsite.
Boat Tours & Cruises
Manchester River Cruises
Explore Manchester's waterways from Salford Quays on a scenic boat tour perfect for families, though accessibility is limited and facilities for babies and pushchairs are not available.
Museums & Galleries
The Lowry
Discover renowned artworks and enjoy interactive family trails like Hide and Seek at this Salford Quays gallery, complete with parking, dining options and full wheelchair access.
Museums & Galleries
Hat Works Museum of Hatting
Discover the fascinating story of Britain's hat-making heritage at this unique mill-based museum, complete with accessible facilities and picnic-friendly spaces for families to enjoy.
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.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Pottery Corner
Pick your favourite piece from an extensive range of plain pottery items and decorate them yourself at this creative ceramic painting studio in Chorlton-cum-Hardy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Museums & Galleries
Imperial War Museum North
Discover how war has shaped lives and society at this striking waterside museum, featuring powerful exhibitions, family-friendly facilities and an onsite restaurant at Trafford Park's historic Quays.
Museums & Galleries
IWM North
Explore how war shapes lives at this striking Trafford waterside museum, featuring powerful exhibitions and interactive displays. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking and facilities.
Boat Tours & Cruises
Coronation Street Tour
Step behind the scenes at Britain's longest-running soap opera and wander through the famous street where generations of drama has unfolded at Manchester's ITV Studios.
Parks & Play Areas
Chorlton Water Park
This accessible green space welcomes families with pushchairs, dogs and wheelchair users to enjoy lakeside paths and natural surroundings, with baby changing facilities available on site.
Go Karting & Driving Experiences
Teamsport Indoor Karting Manchester Trafford Park
Experience high-speed indoor kart racing action at this Trafford Park circuit, where families can compete against each other on a multi-level track to discover who's fastest behind the wheel.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Coronation Street Experience
Step onto the iconic cobbles and explore the famous Manchester set where Britain's best-loved soap opera comes to life, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.
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.
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