July

July is here, and the school holidays are in full swing – lucky we have plenty of activities to keep children entertained! Festival season is here, so head to Altrincham for a celebration of all things French, or to Tatton Park for an explosion of American culture. For the creative among you, head to the Whitworth Art Gallery in search of treasure! And for a family fun day, why not see what the Cheadle Social Club has to offer.

3 July, 10am – 10.45am, 11am – 11.45am
Little Creatives
A weekly creative session for toddlers and their adults! Includes music making, storytelling, dance and creative play. Sessions are 45 mins, are free for all and all attendees must book a ticket (including accompanying adult).
Suitable for ages 2-5.
Free, booking required
The Lowry, Salford Quays. Manchester
Tel: 0333 320 2838
www.thelowry.com

5 July, 10am for 0–1, 11am for 1–2
Babies Playtime
These classes are led by a professional early years practitioner and are an opportunity to have fun, sing, dance and make new friends. Classes last 45 minutes and are free for all. All attendees must book a ticket (including accompanying adult).
Suitable for ages 0 to 1 and 1 to 2.
Free, booking required
The Lowry, Salford Quays. Manchester
Tel: 0333 320 2838
www.thelowry.com

6 July, 10am-4pm with 10am-11am being quiet hour
Join Together Festival
The festival will host activities, lots of different stalls and fun for the whole family!
Get ready for lots of food and drink stalls, ponies, animals, glitter, sensory experiences, fairground rides, yoga, story reading, games, live music and many more!
Together Trust campus,
Schools Hill, Cheadle SK8 1JE
Tel: 0161 283 4848
www.togethertrust.org.uk

6 July, 4pm – 10pm
Festival on The Field
Family friendly events, live music, big screen TV – UEFA 24, artisan food, live entertainment on stage, 80s, 90s, 00s music.
Large marquee for all weather scenarios.
Carnival Field
Wilmslow, Cheshire , SK9 5NG
www.wilmslowswaybetter.co.uk

6 – 7 July 10am – 4pm
Stars and Stripes, American Car Show
The Car Show is the biggest and best of its kind in the UK! From Mustangs and Corvettes, to Cadillacs, US motorcycles and American motorhomes – the show is packed full of American dream machines for you and your family to admire. The event is packed to the rafters with family entertainment including live music and a children’s funfair, as well as specialist traders, parts suppliers and jumble stands to help with your very own project.
Adult £13 (advanced £11), children under 16’s FREE, Tatton Park entry fees and car entry charges apply.
Tatton Park
Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Tel: 01507 529529 or 01625 374400
More info www.tattonstarsandstripes.com

7 July, 11am – 4pm
Wilmslow Community Show
Activities, lots of which are free – animal arena, music, food, art, dog show, car show, cooking demonstrations, trade and community groups. Not to mention donkeys and birds of prey!
Carnival Field
Wilmslow
Cheshire , SK9 5NG
www.wilmslowswaybetter.co.uk

8 July, 11am, 12noon for toddlers, 13.45pm, 14.45pm for babies
Music Makers
Monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers.
For parents with both baby and toddler, babies may attend toddler sessions. The same does not apply in reverse, as toddlers tend to be more boisterous and we want to keep the baby sessions more relaxed. This month’s theme is Spring.
Tickets: £4.00, 1 ticket admits 1 child plus accompanying adult
Barbirolli Room,
The Bridgewater Hall,
Lower Mosley Street,
Manchester M2 3WS
Tel: 0161 907 9000
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

12 July 2024, 10.30am – 2.30pm
PLAY days at Whitworth
A space for under 5s and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and be creative with simple, open-ended play resources. Whitworth’s School of Creativity space will be packed full of huge tubes and pipes, big boxes, crates, large reels, tyres, and lots more, creating a world of endless possibilities to explore and create.
The Whitworth,
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
Tel: 0161 275 7450
www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/getinvolved/families/playdays/

15 July, 11 – 11.35am
Guided toddler walks
A guided group toddler walks take families on a short walk; to experience nature and allow little ones to roam and explore at their own pace. This is an opportunity for little ones to try walking on different surfaces for a sensory experience.
Free none-ticketed event, admission charges do not apply. Simply meet in the Mill Yard at 11am.
Quarry Bank
Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
Tel: 01625 527468
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

20 July 2024, 09.30am – 11.30am
Who let the dads out?
This is a free monthly group for dads or father figures and their children aged 0 to 8 years old. There will be toys and activities for you to enjoy with your kids, as well as a bacon or sausage butty and a brew. It’s a place where you can meet other dads, make new friendships and share the ups and downs of the parenting journey.
Cale Green Life Centre
71 Adswood Road
Cale Green,
Stockport, SK3 8HR
Contact Helen on 07532 781061 or at helen.eadie@360life.church to find out more.
www.stockport.gov.uk/events

20 July – 2 September 10.30am – 5pm
Summer of Play at Quarry Bank
Explore the festival of play on the Mill Meadow. With a mini obstacle course, hay bale maze, natural art, and traditional garden games, (plus much more) there is something for everyone to enjoy. There will even be a stage for your little ones to put on their very own performances!
Explore the site and have a go at building your own Mill, try to find the secret music glade in the gardens or discover your favourite Georgian parlour game in Quarry Bank House.
With a changing programme of events from puppet shows to storytelling, and wild art to teddy bears picnics, join in for a summer filled with play and fun for all the family.
Quarry Bank
Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
Tel: 01625 527468
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

25 – 28 July, 12noon – 7pm
Refract:24 Festival
Back with a bang this July, Refract:24 brings the opportunity to experience things differently at Waterside Arts, Sale.
As part of the festival there are four days of free outdoor performances on the plaza which are suitable for families: including a six-metre long Giant Dragon puppet, live music, dance and family friendly games. Please check Refract:24 website for timings of events each day.
Free
1 Waterside Plaza
Sale, Trafford, M33 7ZF
Tel: 01619125616
www.refract.org.uk

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