As much as we’d love to pretend that the weather is going to be super dooper hot all summer, there’s a fair chance we will see some rain. And it’s always the rainy days, when they can’t get out into the garden to burn off some steam, that the kids drive you up the wall, isn’t it?
So it’s always a good idea to have some indoor places to visit on the agenda.
MOSI
MOSI, Manchester
Free entry
After rumours and stories that the MOSI could be up for closure soon, you’d best get there whilst you can . This summer they have a new exhibit about North West animation. Learn about key personalities, watch animated sequences and have a go at creating your own simple moving image. The exhibition showcases MOSI’s significant collections alongside rarely seen objects from personal collections, including famous puppets, and will fascinate whether you are a fan of Chorlton and the Wheelies, Danger Mouse or Toby’s Travelling Circus. Visit their website.
Bury Art Museum, Bury
Free entry
Bury Art Museum is a lovely venue for families ordinarily but on Saturdays they hold an arts and crafts sessions for 2-12 year olds so the kids can have a go at creating. Entry to the museum is free but the art sessions cost £2 per child. Visit their website.
National Football Museum, Manchester
Free entry
We visited the national football museum recently and had a wonderful time. It was very child friendly with lots of interactive exhibits as well as a virtual football game and a dressing up box. Visit their website.
National Media Museum
National Media Museum, Bradford
Free entry
The National Media Museum has 10 interactive galleries, three cinemas including Yorkshire biggest IMAX screen and loads of events on through the year. It’s very child friendly and a great day out. Visit their website.
Roller City, Rochdale
£5 in daytime, £6 in the evening.
Rochdale Roller City has reopened its doors. Grab the family and show then what your childhood was all about. Visit their website.
Fusilier Museum, Bury
Adult £3.95, Child £2.95.
Price is for an annual ticket.
Come face to face with the heroes of the past. Discover the gripping stories of the people who experienced battle first hand.
Chill Factore
Chill Factore, Nr Trafford Centre, Manchester
Various prices, see their website.
Learn to ski or snowboard, have a go at tubing or do a spot of summer sledging – Chill Factore has something for everyone. They even have a brand new snow play area suitable for 2-8 tear olds. Visit their website.
Sea Life Centre, Trafford Centre, Manchester
£14.10 per person, under 3’s are free
We haven’t been yet but we really, really want to. The Sealife Centre looks fantastic and has everything you’d expect to find there including shark, seahorses, octopus, jelly fish and rays. Visit their website.
Waves Waterfun Centre, Blackburn
Adult £3.70-£6.10, Juniors £2.25-£3.95, under 5yrs £2.25.
With a wave machine, water fountains, children’s slide and white knuckle alien encounter ride, Waves is perfect for a fun filled few hours in the water. Visit their website.
Legoland Discovery
Lego Discovery, Trafford Centre, Manchester
£12 per person over 2yrs. Under 2’s free.
We loved Legoland Discovery when went, there was just so much to do. From building and racing cars, climbing the giant sort play climbing frame, riding giant Lego cars around a track, signing on the karaoke machine and playing in the giant Lego pits. the kids had a ball and us adults rather enjoyed ourselves too. Visit their website.
What indoor places to visit would you recommend?
