Families
Manchester with Babies & Toddlers: A Parent’s Guide (2026)
Visit Manchester with little ones using our parent's guide to pushchair-friendly attractions, baby changing, toddler activities and family cafes.
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Manchester Tourism Guide
Manchester Tourism Guide is an independently run reference for people planning a trip to Manchester, covering the city centre, the wider Greater Manchester area and the day trips reachable from it. Guides are researched from transport operators, museums and venues directly, and revisited when fares, opening hours or venue policies change.
Families
Best Family Day Trips from Manchester (2026 Kids Guide)
From Chester Zoo to Blackpool and the Peak District, discover the best family day trips from Manchester with travel times, costs and age tips.
Families
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester: Complete Visitor Guide (2026)
Plan your visit to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at the Trafford Centre with current 2026 ticket prices, attractions, opening hours, and family tips.
Families
Manchester for Teenagers: Cool Things to Do (2026 Guide)
From escape rooms and crazy golf to indie shopping and gigs, discover the best things to do in Manchester for teenagers in our 2026…
Families
Indoor Activities for Kids in Manchester: 2026 Rainy Day Guide
Beat the rain with the best indoor activities for kids in Manchester including soft play, trampoline parks, museums and ninja warrior courses.
Families
Best Family Restaurants in Manchester: Kid-Friendly Dining Guide (2026)
Find the best family-friendly restaurants in Manchester with kids menus, high chairs, food halls and tolerant staff. Our 2026 family dining guide.
Families
Best Things to Do in Manchester with Kids (2026 Guide)
From free museums to LEGOLAND and Heaton Park, discover the best kid-friendly things to do in Manchester with our 2026 family activities guide.
Music Scene
Manchester’s Current Music Scene & New Bands to Watch (2026)
Manchester's 2026 music scene — Antony Szmierek, Super Market, Slap Rash and the new band wave, plus the labels, venues, and infrastructure that produce…
History & Heritage
The Haçienda & Factory Records: Manchester’s Musical Heritage (2026 Guide)
The full story of The Haçienda nightclub (FAC51) and Factory Records — Tony Wilson, the 1988 Second Summer of Love, the 1997 closure, and…
Music Scene
Best Record Shops in Manchester: Vinyl & Music Shopping Guide (2026)
The complete guide to Manchester's record shops — Piccadilly Records, Vinyl Exchange, Eastern Bloc, Sifters Records in Burnage, plus a 90-minute Northern Quarter crawl.