DAYS OUT IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Days Out in Manchester
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Wed 9 Apr - Wed 29 Oct 2025
Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour
Old Trafford
Sun 30 - Mon 31 Mar 2025
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 3 May - Sun 5 Oct 2025
Motorfest & Funfair

Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Sunday 30 March 2025
Brace yourself for jaw-dropping stunts, ear-shattering roars, and high-octane action as monstrous trucks take centre stage at RA Monster Events' Motor Fest. Expect fun for all the family including Monster Truck shows, Stannage stunt team, ...Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Old Trafford, Manchester
Sunday 30 - Monday 31 March 2025
Visit the Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford and walk in the footsteps of greatness. The Museum is open for visitors, and the Stadium Tour follows a great route, so you'll see the players' tunnel, walk next to the world famous pitch, and...Manchester City Stadium Tour

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Monday 31 March - Thursday 17 April 2025
Enjoy one of the most immersive tour experiences in the Premier League with a guided look around The Etihad Stadium. Experience the Manchester City story in a 360 degrees theatre and enjoy an audio-visual perspective of the players' matchd...Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 4 April - Wednesday 29 October 2025
Lunch in style on your trip along the ELR with this fabulous two-course, midweek luncheon. Whatever the occasion, it's the perfect opportunity to experience our vintage Pullman-style carriages and sensational menu. Organising a group excurs...Gandeys Carnival Spectacular

Trafford Centre, Manchester
Saturday 5 - Monday 21 April 2025
Get Ready for Gandeys Carnival Spectacular! Step right up and join the heart of the carnival spirit as Gandeys Circus, the unrivalled leaders of thrilling circus entertainment, proudly presents the 2025 Carnival Spectacular! Prepare for an ...The Wizarding Adventure

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 9 April - Wednesday 29 October 2025
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...The Dino Adventure

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 10 April - Sunday 20 July 2025
Get your teeth into this Jurassic Lark. Join an eccentric expedition on a time travelling steam train to meet with a herd of adorable baby dinosaurs. Get up close with the cute cretaceous critters and maybe even give the T-Rex a tickle unde...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 3 May - Sunday 5 October 2025
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enj...Travel to Wonderland

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 15 June - Friday 8 August 2025
You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends. This perfect Alice in Wonderland themed adventure for the whole fami...Minions Family Fun Day

Bury Transport Museum, Bury
Saturday 19 July 2025
Come and meet the Minions at the fantastic Bury Transport Museum. Kevin and Bob will be appearing at intervals throughout the day and there will be even more family fun with three fun fair rides suitable for toddlers, face painters and craf...PAW Patrol Live

AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 20 July 2025
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure." This action-packed, music-filled production is based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainme...Peppa Pig & Family Fun Day

Bury Transport Museum, Bury
Thursday 21 - Friday 22 August 2025
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggies. Come and meet Peppa and George at intervals throughout the day in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum. You can also take part in Peppa Pig's...Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival

Tatton Park, Knutsford
Saturday 30 - Sunday 31 August 2025
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peopl...Bluey & Bingo Family Fun Day
