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The city of Manchester is bursting with fun and exciting things for children to do. With a whole host of activities, attractions and entertainment to amuse and amaze children you need look no further than the city centre. Here are some highlights –
1 Laser Quest - www.laserquest.co.uk
Action packed fun adventure with laser guns. Make that birthday party that little bit different or treat the family to a little friendly fire!
2 Urbis - www.urbis.org.uk
A new kind of museum, set in a dramatic glass building rising high above the centre of Manchester. Interactive exhibits lead you on a journey exploring life in different cities around the world. Your visit to Urbis begins with a one minute sky glide in the MEN Glass Elevator. With the city as backdrop, you can then explore the four cascading exhibition floors at your own pace.
3 Indoor Karting - www.indoorkarting.co.uk
Go crazy, get in a go kart and go on some mad and crazy twists and turns
4 Manchester Aquatics Centre - www.manchester.gov.uk
Not just a swimming pool, it comes with a fantastic water flume, snorkelling and scuba diving. For the bigger kids, there’s a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi and a crèche for the smaller ones.
5 Chinese Arts Centre - www.chinese-arts-centre.org
The Centre offers workshops, education programmes and information on Chinese art and culture for children.
6 Great museums for all the family to enjoy include the People’s History
Museum - www.phm.org.uk
7 Manchester Museum - www.museum.man.ac.uk
8 Museum of Science and Industry - www.msim.org.uk
9 Theatres great for children include
Contact Theatre - www.contact-theatre.org
the Opera House and Palace Theatre - www.livenation.co.uk
10 And interactive and 3D cinema shows can be enjoyed at the Cornerhouse - www.cornerhouse.org – and Printworks - www.theprintworks.com
