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6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? What’s on this Spring... Here’s our pick of local, family friendly events happening over the next few months. As always, information is subject to change so make sure you check before you set off. You’ll find even more events on our website: raring2go.co.uk/whats-on/ ONGOING EVENTS Open weekends and school holidays Power UP, Science & Industry Museum, Manchester Get hands-on with over 160 consoles and hundreds of games for an immersive journey through the history of gaming and rediscover childhood favourites like Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario, or get to grips with some of the latest developments in virtual reality. www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org. uk MARCH 26th March Stoller Story Sounds - Dandylion & The Sad Stem, The Stoller Hall Led by storyteller Carla Henry and illustrator Lizzie Finlay, Dandylion & The Sad Stem is a story about friendship, finding your voice and the joyful experience of hearing the rich and vibrant sounds of live music. Through song, drawing and spoken word, this interactive workshop will have little ones and their grown-ups both spellbound and up on their feet, dancing and singing along. www.stollerhall.com/families APRIL Easter activities at the Pankhurst Centre This Easter meet the “Suffrage-Eggs” here at the Pankhurst Centre. Decorate your own Emmeline Egg and follow our Suffrage-Egg trail to find out more about the Pankhurst family and other women involved in the suffragette movement, which started here in our house in 1903! www.pankhursttrust.org 1st to 6th April Lambing week at the Farm, Tatton Park Are you baarmy about lambs? Join us throughout Lambing Week, when farm staff share their expertise with visitors, giving informative talks at the lambing shed. Learn how they spot the signs of lambing and how they look after sheep and care for lambs during this extra special time. www.tattonpark.org.uk 1st to 15th April Easter Egg Hunt at Fusilier Museum, Bury Drop-in between 10.00am-4.00pm Monday to Saturday and as part of museum admission you can take part in our Easter Egg Hunt FREE of charge. Pick up your trail sheet at Reception when you arrive. www.fusiliermuseum.com
7 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 1st to 16th April Easter holiday fun at RHS Garden Bridgewater Hop on down to RHS Garden Bridgewater this Easter holiday, join our larger-than-life egg hunt around our gardens and have a go at fun craft activities for the whole family. The super-sized Easter eggs are decorated by local artists Alastair Price and Cath Ford based on designs by local schoolchildren. There are various events taking place including baby and toddler sensory workshops, Blockbuster Factory - Cat and Mouse Theatre, crafting and storytelling. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/ whats-on/easter-at-bridgewater 1st to 16th April Bury Art Museum, Gallery Explorer Trail Come along to the museum and take part in the explorer trail throughout the holidays. Pick up sheet at the front desk and drop-in during opening hours, no need to book FREE activity. www.BuryArtMuseum.co.uk 1st to 16th April Easter holiday fun at TreeTop Trek Head down to Heaton Park where families can take part in a bunny hunt free of charge as part of their standard entry onto the Nets. Will you spot all the bunnies hidden? All children who complete the activity sheet will get a free eco-friendly gift bag complete with tree bombs, TreeTop stickers, a Nets certificate, and a Nets woven badge. Booking recommended. www.treetoptrek.co.uk 1st to 16th April Easter Adventures at Dunham Massey Follow the Easter trail and find the Stables building where the muchloved Sir Oliver the horse is. Each trail includes a chocolate or vegan and free from Rainforest Alliance Easter egg. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 1st to 28th April The Pesky Bunnies of BeWILDerwood As it’s Easter the Pesky Bunnies are bouncing into BeWILDerwood and being very mischievous! They are up to their old tricks, hiding eggs around the woods! Various activities including; Storytelling Stage, Crafts at The Big Hat, Facepainting and Park Trail. www.bewilderwood.co.uk
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 8 raring2go.co.uk 1st April Bury Art Museum, Easter Holiday Workshops Take part in themed craft activities for 4-11-year-olds from 2-3:30pm Drop in, no need to book, £3 per child. www.BuryArtMuseum.co.uk 1st April Shark in the Park, The Met Threatre Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope - but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative team behind The Hairy Maclary show, this fin-tastic family musical sees all three of Nick Sharratt’s Shark in the Park books live on Stage! Shows at 1pm and 3pm. www.themet.org.uk 5th April Family Craft at Fusilier Museum, Bury Drop-in between 10.30am-12.30pm, to celebrate Easter! Join us to make an Easter bunny mask to take home and wear over the weekend. £2 per child, under 4s free. www.fusiliermuseum.com 5th April Malice in Wonderland, Bury Transport Museum Join Wonderland’s wacky inhabitants at Bury Transport Museum as they try to uncover who committed the crime. You will need to hunt amongst the exhibits and artefacts of the museum to find characters and clues and complete crazy quests to discover the truth. Please note: trains will not be running – this is an event held exclusively at the Bury Transport Museum. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 6th April Once Upon A Crime, Bury Transport Museum Head out on a quizzical quest to uncover the culprit who committed this confounding crime. Explore the depths of the museum for characters to question, clues to find and riddles to unravel, and find out which iconic fairy tale villain is guilty. Part mystery, part scavenger hunt and treasure trail, this interactive event is fun for all the family. Just make sure your mind doesn’t get too boggled as you head towards your happily ever after. Please note: trains will not be running – this is an event held exclusively at the Bury Transport Museum. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 7th April The Dino Adventure, East Lancashire Railway Have you ever wanted to pet a pachycephalosaurus, get together with a Triceratops or tickle a T-Rex under the chin? Now’s your chance. Join our intrepid explorers on an adventure of Jurassic proportions as we give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our baby dinosaurs. It’s a perfect adventure for dino fans from ages 5-12 but anyone is welcome to join the fun. You’ll get to learn all about these adorable dinosaurs from our expert handlers in this fully interactive experience that is both educational and entertaining for all the family. Come along and earn your diploma in dino know how and begin your training as a palaeontologist of the future. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
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12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 7th April MedEquip4Kids’ Duck Race, Helly Hansen Watersports Centre, Salford Expect family friendly entertainment, delicious food stalls and more. www.ticketsource.co.uk/ medEquip4Kids/t-qjamlly 7th April Good Fridaze, Escape To Freight Island, Manchester This Easter come fall down the rabbit hole as Our Kids Social take over Freight Island for an extra special Wonderland themed family social! www.ourkids.social 8th April Bury Art Museum, Easter Holiday Workshops Take part in themed craft activities for 4–11 year-olds from 2-3:30pm Drop in, no need to book, £3 per child. www.BuryArtMuseum.co.uk 8th April Alfies First Fight, The Met Theatre Inspired by his own experiences growing up without a mum and being coached as an amateur boxer by his dad, Alfie’s First Fight centres itself around shy twelve-year-old Alfie, as he decides to go in search of his missing older brother, Jacob, when he disappears moments before an allimportant boxing match… On the surface, it’s a simple adventure story. Think crime-thriller meets Rocky Balboa! But it’s also about love, loss, family and learning how to fight for what you want. Featuring boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring boy-hero, this funny and heart-warming show is guaranteed to pack a punch. Suitable for children aged 5+ and their grown ups. 1:30pm. www.themet.org.uk 8th April Easter Silent Disco, Tatton Park Dust off your dancing shoes and join Our Kids Social on the dance floor. Dress to impress in your favourite Easter outfit. www.tattonpark.org.uk/easter 9th and 10th April Peter Rabbit Family Fun Day, East Lancashire Railway That mischievous bob-tailed bunny, Peter Rabbit™, is coming to visit us at the Bury Transport Museum in 2023. Come and see Peter Rabbit at intervals throughout the day, with no additional cost to general admission. There will be even more family fun with theme park rides, face painters and craft activities. Complete your day out with a ride along one of our heritage steam or diesel trains through Irwell Valley. Ticket price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit. General Admission tickets must be purchased online, so don’t miss out. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 11th April Bury Art Museum, Easter Holiday Workshops Take part in themed craft activities for 4–11-year-olds from 10:30am-12pm Drop in, no need to book, £3 per child. www.BuryArtMuseum.co.uk
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22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 12th April Family Craft at Fusilier Museum, Bury Drop-in between 10.30am-12.30pm, to celebrate Easter! Join us to make a beautiful suncatcher using colourful tissue paper, to hang near a sunny window at home. £2 per child, under 4s free. www.fusiliermuseum.com 13th April Bury Art Museum, Easter Holiday Workshops Take part in themed craft activities for 4–11-year-olds from 10:30am-:12pm Drop in, no need to book, £3 per child. www.BuryArtMuseum.co.uk 13th April The Wizarding Adventure, East Lancashire Railway It’s time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a master of mystery and magic. During this magical interactive experience you’ll take lessons in the basics of broomsticks, practice your potion making, be instructed in incantations and learn to tattle and talk with a tawny owl. A perfect adventure for students age 5–12 but anyone is welcome to enrol. Come and become a wonderful wizard and learn everything you need to know to carry out a secret mission of the utmost importance and graduate with prestigious honours of hocus-pocusry. It’s an enchanting experience for all the family. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 14th April Hands on History at Fusilier Museum Drop-in between 1:30-2.30pm, as part of museum admission you can explore our collection of weapons with an expert FREE of charge. www.fusiliermuseum.com 15th April The Little Mermaid, Waterside, Sale It’s time to make a splash and join Ariel and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation. www.watersidearts.org/ 15th April SpringFest 2023, Victoria Baths Get the festival feeling with no tents needed! Join us for a day of live music, art exhibitions, creative activities, and a fantastic array of food and drink. All whilst exploring the wonderful Victoria Baths. www.victoriabaths.org.uk 15th April Bury Art Museum, Easter Holiday Workshops Take part in themed craft activities for 4–11-year-olds from 2-3:30pm Drop in, no need to book, £3 per child. www.BuryArtMuseum.co.uk 29th, 30th April and 1st May Day out with Thomas, East Lancashire Railway Take a trip on Sodor’s number one tank engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt on this spectacular day out with Thomas. It’s all aboard the famous blue steam train for a magical ride on Thomas the Tank Engine at the ELR. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
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24 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 30th April Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Waterside, Sale This Hilarious and Spectacular Pantomime style show will include some of the very best seasoned performers, top circus & speciality acts as well as all the ingredients of a family show that KD Theatre Productions have become known for. www.watersidearts.org/ MAY Opening May Stephen Hawking at Work, Science & Industry Museum, Manchester Take a look inside the office of one of the world’s most celebrated theoretical physicists. Stephen Hawking at Work will explore Hawking’s remarkable life as a scientist, science communicator, and as a person who lived with motor neurone disease through an intimate display of significant items from his office, the contents of which has been acquired by the Science Museum Group. www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk 13th May Paddington Bear™ Family Fun Day, East Lancashire Railway From Peru to Bury Transport Museum, Paddington™ is coming to visit us for a day of family fun. Come and see the polite bear at intervals throughout the day. Make sure you take the opportunity to take a photo with him! There will be even more family activities including fun fair rides, face painting and craft activities. Complete your day out with a ride with one of our heritage steam or diesel trains through the Irwell Valley. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit. General Admission tickets must be purchased online, so don’t miss out. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 13th May The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio, Waterside, Sale Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books while Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie. www.watersidearts.org/ 20th May Stoller Story Sounds: Little Green Dragon Can you help Little Dragon, scared to breathe fire, find her courage and her treasure – and dare to breathe fire again? www.stollerhall.com 21st May The Wizarding Adventure, East Lancashire Railway It’s time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a master of mystery and magic. During this magical interactive experience you’ll take lessons in the basics of broomsticks, practice your potion making, be instructed in incantations and learn to tattle and talk
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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 26 with a tawny owl. A perfect adventure for students age 5–12 but anyone is welcome to enrol. Come and become a wonderful wizard and learn everything you need to know to carry out a secret mission of the utmost importance and graduate with prestigious honours of hocus-pocusry. It’s an enchanting experience for all the family. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk May Half-Term Pankhurst Museum, Manchester We’re Going (Suffragette) Green this May half Term, making biodegradable seed pots and planting seeds. On Sunday (28th May & 4th June) and Thursday (1st June) you can take our Family Trail around the museum, chalk our garden pavement with graffiti protest slogans, visit our Tiny Tearoom and explore our pop-up shop! www.pankhursttrust.org 27th and 28th May Sheep Shearing at the Farm, Tatton Park Local sheep shearer, David Norcott, will be shearing some of our flocks daily, so don’t miss this opportunity to see them shed their woolly coats and show you what we can be done with our wool. www.tattonpark.org.uk 31st May Family Craft at Fusilier Museum, Bury Drop-in between 10.30am-12.30pm, Join us to make a colourful leaf crown to take home and wear. £2 per child, under 4s free. www.fusiliermuseum.com JUNE 1st to 3rd June Starchitects, HOME Mcr Five children dream of reaching the moon from their bedroom…join the ‘Starchitects’ as they plan their daring mission. Will they succeed? And if they do, what will they find there..? www.homemcr.org/production/ starchitects/ 1st June The Wizarding Adventure, East Lancashire Railway It’s time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a master of mystery and magic. During this magical interactive experience you’ll take lessons in the basics of broomsticks, practice your potion making, be instructed in incantations and learn to tattle and talk with a tawny owl. A perfect adventure for students age 5–12 but anyone is welcome to enrol. Come and become a wonderful wizard and learn everything you need to know to carry out a secret mission of the utmost importance and graduate with prestigious honours of hocus-pocusry. It’s an enchanting experience for all the family. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 2nd June Hands on History at Fusilier Museum Drop-in between 1:30-2.30pm, as part of museum admission you can explore our collection of weapons with an expert FREE of charge. www.fusiliermuseum.com
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28 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 2nd June The Dino Adventure, East Lancashire Railway Have you ever wanted to pet a pachycephalosaurus, get together with a Triceratops or tickle a T-Rex under the chin? Now’s your chance. Join our intrepid explorers on an adventure of Jurassic proportions as we give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our baby dinosaurs. It’s a perfect adventure for dino fans from ages 5–12 but anyone is welcome to join the fun. You’ll get to learn all about these adorable dinosaurs from our expert handlers in this fully interactive experience that is both educational and entertaining for all the family. Come along and earn your diploma in dino know how and begin your training as a palaeontologist of the future. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 3rd June The Munch Mission, The Met theatre Oh help, our Munch is missing! Do you possess the wit, nerve and skill to become the next CIA agent? A world famous artwork has gone missing from Oslo National Museum. Work with Agents Kahlo and Dali of the Company of International Artists to solve a fiendishly sneaky art heist. Help them to chase leads, decipher clues and interrogate suspects to retrieve the missing artwork in this globe-trotting adventure. It’s on at 1:30pm and is best suited to those aged 6+ due to the pace of the storytelling however the content is suitable for younger audiences with lots for them to enjoy. www.themet.org.uk 17th and 18th June Bluey and Bingo Family Fun Day, Bury Transport Museum Wackadoo! The excitable sisters from Down Under are coming to visit us here at the Bury Transport Museum! Meet Bluey and Bingo at intervals throughout the day. Don’t forget to bring your cameras! There will also be a fun fair, face painters and craft activities for you and the family to enjoy your visit. Complete your day out with a ride with one of our heritage steam or diesel trains through the Irwell valley. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit. General admission tickets must be purchased online, so don’t miss out. www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 17th and 18th June DogFest Cheshire, Tatton Park DogFest is the ultimate dog’s day out; you can try your hand (or paw) at a variety of have-a-go activities, enter the Fun Dog Show for the chance to win Best in Show or take part in the Big Dog Walk, a group dog walk around the stunning stately home and gardens at Tatton Park. www.dog-fest.co.uk/cheshire 18th June Bad Dad, Walkden Gardens, Sale Written by one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors - David Walliams, “Bad Dad” follows Frank and his father Gilbert as they struggle to escape the clutches of the local crime lord and clear Gilbert’s name. www.watersidearts.org/
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