The Little Northerners

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There are loads of great parks in Manchester. Here are some suggestions in case you are looking to try a new one. Whether you are an experienced Yogi or you’re looking to improve your skills, the free sun-kissed outdoor Amphitheatre Yoga sessions are suitable for the whole family. With yoga mats provided, the Amphitheatre Yoga sessions take place every Sunday throughout August, between 11am – 11.45am. Although the sessions are free, places must be booked in advance. For more information or to book a space on the next session, please visit here Kids Cinema Club and eat free at MOTLEY Manchester Kyle, from Cambridge, said: “The biggest problem with Londoners is they think they’re so great. They’re just so arrogant. London ain’t that fab, and neither are they. They’d push you down the stairs to get on the tube. I mean, sure I’d bang most of them, but that’s neither here nor there.”

Beyond The Music is a new global music conference and festival set to take place in Manchester. More dates here There are books you can grab to read with your child and on Tuesdays there are free story and rhyme time events from Play Maker Events.

Led by The StarWash crew of cool cats under a giant sparkling mirror ball bringing the D.I.S.C.O. vibes, this is more than just a roller rink, it’s an immersive experience where skaters can ‘get down’ both on and off the rink. At the heart of Beyond The Music will be four days of live music by the most exciting new and established artists from around the world, alongside a series of conferences exploring The Past, The Present, The Future and The Summit, identifying everything from the entrepreneurs who have aided in defining Manchester’s music DNA to the new wave, the right to sustainability, ownership and equality within the industry, and how to find music’s place within the new cultural economy of tech, gaming, branding and film & TV. Outdoor art club – for children of all ages, these sessions encourage free play and exploring nature outdoors. They include water play, mud and much more. Make sure your toddler is dressed for the weather and don’t forget the spare clothes for afterwards! Did you know there is a free aquarium in Bolton? You don’t get many free ones so this is definitely somewhere to take your toddlers to see lots of fish. A next-generation office and education campus spread over four buildings comprising 650,000 sq. ft of office and retail space, Republic is at the forefront of East London’s commercial and cultural regeneration. Brought on board by Trilogy Real Estate and fund manager LaSalle Investment Management, Workman’s role is to manage the property effectively, while also helping it become a part of the local community.

Florence, from Devon, agreed: “I think it’s generalising quite a bit but they definitely care more about their appearance. I like beardy men though so I can’t complain. Both my brother and sister live in London and when I go visit them I honestly don’t know how they do it. They grew up in the countryside and went to uni there – supposedly better with better career opportunities.” Londoners only care about jobs and money Most people migrate to London after they graduate uni, and the general consensus is that the city changes them irrevocably. But how? We asked people from everywhere else in the UK for their myths and legends about the capital. This is what they said: Londoners really love going on about being from London If you live in Salford, you can visit RHS Bridgewater for free on Tuesdays until May 2024. They have some lovely pram-friendly paths and a fantastic play area, including plenty for toddlers. Find out more here – Visiting RHS Bridgewater with kids. So there are my ideas for free things to do in Manchester with toddlers. Do you know any more I need to add to this list? Where to next?If you’re worried about running out of ideas for things for kids to do before the end of the first week, we have a line-up of some of the best, and (mainly) free, family-friendly events in and around Manchester to keep them entertained. Summer Reading Challenge at Manchester Libraries The recently reopened Manchester Museum has some incredible exhibits mainly to do with animals and ancient history which little ones will find fascinating. Manchester Central Library What toddler is not aeroplane mad? Even if they don’t show much interest the Runway Visitor Park is still a great place to take little ones. Here they can enjoy a wonderful playground and you can watch the aeroplanes take off and land. Manchester police museum