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December 13, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments pantomimes, shows

Pantomimes and Christmas Shows

It’s here again! Oh no, it isn’t! Oh yes, it is! That’s right – panto season is back, and as usual we here at M&D have put together a list of the best local shows in the Manchester and Cheshire area for you to have some quality family fun at this Christmas. The traditionalists can enjoy old classics such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, whilst those among you who want something other than a pantomime this festive season can head over to venues such as the Bridgewater Hall or Home for a show with a difference.

Tatton Farm 2019, Visit to Father Chrismas's Grotto

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November 28, 2019 Caroline Jackson 0 Comments Christmas, Tatton Park

We’re ready for Christmas, Down at the Farm

In its heyday – Tatton’s 40 acre Farm fed the entire Tatton family and estate staff. Nowadays, it is a fascinating ‘Field to Fork’ interactive story, taking you back across the centuries, includes demonstrations and costumed characters. Today The Farm remains a working rare breed’s farm. But during the festive season it is a perfect place for families to meet Father Christmas, see the animal nativity in the stable, and try some mulled wine.

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November 24, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Christmas

Christmas @ Derwen

Friday 13 December is late night opening at Derwen College. Christmas menu at the Orangery Restaurant, 5-7pm. Tea with Santa for whole family, 4-5.30pm. Late night shopping at the Garden Centre until 8pm.

Star and Moon, LITle Hub, Weekend of Stories and Light

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November 19, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Macclesfield

A Weekend of Stories and Light

LIT is a chance to tell, write, hear and share stories, to shine a light on creativity and unleash people’s imagination. LIT wants to inspire the children of Macclesfield to find their inner storyteller

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November 12, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Christmas, Dunham Massey

Christmas at Dunham Massey Lights up with International Sculpture Artists

Christmas at Dunham Massey returns to the historic National Trust property in Cheshire from 22 November – 30 December 2019 with stunning light sculptures being created by award-winning designers from as far afield as Australia.

A day at the Manchester Animation Festival 2018 | MAF18

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November 7, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments festivals, Manchester, technology for kids

Family Day at Manchester Animation Festival 2019

Manchester Animation Festival announces Family Day, Sunday 10^th November. The Festival’s program includes: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon; Shorts include Rebel Girls – Moon Landing: The Story of Margaret Hamilton, Partridge in a Bear Tree & Papergee and the Spider; Lego Stop motion Workshop and more.

Santas running through MediaCityUK | Jingle Bee Jog, Manchester

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November 6, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Christmas, Salford

Jingle Bee All the Way to MediaCityUK!

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to go dashing through MediaCityUK in Salford on Sunday 24th November for the Jingle Bee Jog, in association with Make Events. It’s a fun event for the festive season, with no times taken and is open to people of all ages and abilities. . .
Competition: win family entry for this event.

Family walk at the Alexandra Park, Stockport

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October 30, 2019 Laura Whitehurst 0 Comments reader’s reviews, Stockport

Half-term Trip to Alexandra Park

Having recently moved to Disley we are enjoying discovering new places on our doorstep and the areas we felt were too far away when we lived in Gatley. . Our original idea of a trip to Buxton Park was postponed as a leaky ceiling and another tradesman visit meant we couldn’t get out until after lunchtime. However, Alexandra Park was recommended by a friend as a nearby park, and we were not disappointed.

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October 15, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Halloween, Tatton Park

Calling All Magical Human Beings!

Family fun and magical adventure will be casting a spell over the spookiest corner of Tatton Park this Halloween as interactive performance group ‘Rusticus’ present a unique, all-new experience in the atmospheric grounds of Tatton’s medieval Old Hall.

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October 14, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Halloween, Manchester

Halloween Fun For All

Trick-or-treating isn’t all there is to Halloween — it’s also a great chance for some familiar family activities, with a few twists. Every child and family are different, but luckily venues around the region have a wide range of different Halloween events on offer. Whether you’re looking for a quieter Halloween for younger children, or some real frights for the older ones, there’s something for everyone.

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October 11, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Halloween, Manchester

Haunted Halloween 2019

It’s that spooky time of year again! As Halloween rolls back round, we’ve got you and the kids covered with all sorts of fiendishly fun family-friendly events. And for all things non-ghoulish why not check out our October Events Guide too. As usual we’ve got plenty of tricks and treats to keep both parents and children happy this autumn.