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December 1, 2023 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Christmas, music, shows

Have you heard about the Hallé’s Family Concerts?

The Hallé’s new series of concerts introduces the youngest audience members to a live symphony orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall

Group of people in costumes for Christmas show | photo: Anton Belitskiy

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November 25, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Christmas, pantomimes, shows

Pantomimes and Christmas Shows 2023 – 2024

There are lots of theatrical treats awaiting families of Manchester and Cheshire this festive season – from magical shows to laugh out loud pantos, from innovative puppetry, sensory stimulus and fascinating projections to traditional family concerts and live music.

Julia and Axel Exhibition, The Lowry, Manchester

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October 17, 2023 Rita Sokolova 18 Comments exhibitions, The Lowry

The magical world of Julia and Axel

From the middle of summer through to the first day of New Year 2024, The Lowry is running an exhibition dedicated to children’s books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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September 30, 2023 Rita Sokolova 0 Comments Manchester, Platt Fields Park

Platt Hall Inbetween: Re-imagining the Gallery

Platt Hall has stood on the corner of Platt Lane and Wilmslow Road for 250 years. Now Platt Hall Inbetween working with local residents and communities to explore new possibilities for this landmark building.

The Smeds and the Smoos, Tall Stories Studio production | The Lowry, October 2023 Image: The Smeds and The Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic

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September 27, 2023 Mums&Dads 4 Comments Julia Donaldson, Salford, shows, The Lowry

The Smeds and The Smoos Show

Tall Stories presents a stellar new show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler at the Lowry

Balloons in the sky over Bolesworth Castle | Cheshire Balloon Fiesta by milnerCreative

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September 1, 2023 Mums&Dads 3 Comments Cheshire, festivals

Balloon Fiesta will be Back in Cheshire Next Year

Organisers of the Cheshire Balloon Fiesta have announced that following the success of this year’s event they will be returning to Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall next year for the August bank holiday.

Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2022 - Milner Creative

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July 24, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, festivals

Cheshire Balloon Fiesta 2023

The full schedule has been announced for the Cheshire Balloon Fiesta 2023, with more than 50 hot air balloons, and an exciting line-up of music stars and TV entertainers set to arrive at Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall, Cheshire for a fun-filled weekend of family entertainment on 4 – 6 August

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July 17, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Knutsford, Tatton Park

Tatton Park’s Gardener’s Cottage Tea Room Reopens this Summer

Enjoyi the idyllic setting of the Tatton Park’s Gardener’s Cottage Tea Room which sees its eagerly anticipated re-opening on 21st July. This is the perfect place to enjoy the quintessentially English tradition of Afternoon Tea.

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March 9, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments animal places to visit, Knutsford, Tatton Park

Lambing Week at Tatton Park’s Farm

Visitors could be lucky enough to see a lamb being born, while listening to knowledgeable farm staff giving talks in the lambing shed. Lambing Week runs from Saturday 1 to Thursday 6 April 2023.

Tatton Park Animal Adoption Launch Weekend

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March 2, 2023 M&D team 0 Comments Tatton Park

Exciting New Animal Adoption Scheme in Cheshire

A fun-filled Animal Adoption launch weekend at Tatton Park’s Farm on 4th and 5th March will give visitors VIP access to three rare breeds available for adoption – Emily the Golden Guernsey goat, Sensation the Shire horse and Martha the Middle White pig

Stargazing | Photo by Yuting Gao, pexels 1567069

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February 20, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments stargazing, STEM

Free Half Term Activity: Stargaze at the New Moon Tonight!

New to stargazing? Wheelwrights, a holiday property managers in the Lake District, based in Elterwater, have put together a beginner’s guide on viewing the stars. They also list the best spots in the Lake District to stargaze this half term, and where to stay nearby.