20+ Outdoor Activities in Manchester for Families

Explore a magnificent Tudor manor house set in 70 acres of parkland, featuring historic exhibitions, interactive trails, and family-friendly events.

Explore one of the North West's oldest and best-preserved manor houses, set on the edge of the West Pennine Moors with centuries of history to discover.

Explore Old Trafford stadium and its world-class museum, walking in the footsteps of football legends through decades of Manchester United's iconic history.

Explore the iconic cobbles of the real Coronation Street filming location on guided tours of the world's largest single TV production site.

Explore the Victorian home and literary world of Elizabeth Gaskell, one of the UK's most important 19th-century writers, through period rooms, gardens, and expert-guided experiences.

Explore sprawling countryside with scenic trails, open spaces perfect for families, and dog-friendly grounds ideal for outdoor adventures.

Experience thrilling outdoor adventures in the treetops and forest floor with zip lines, high ropes courses, and ground-based activities for ages 10+.

Explore a scenic wetland reserve perfect for nature walks, bird watching, and outdoor family adventures in a dog-friendly setting.

Explore 240 acres of greenspace with over 200 plant species and 100 bird species, plus sailing, boating, angling, and a café.

Visit a community farm home to alpacas, ponies, donkeys and other animals, with sensory gardens and riverside walks perfect for families.

Meet and walk with friendly alpacas on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, with experiences suitable for all ages and a tearoom to relax in afterwards.

Explore a countryside animal farm with indoor play areas, outdoor playgrounds, and seasonal events like Halloween pumpkin patches and Christmas experiences.

Explore a beautifully restored 22-acre Victorian park featuring a children's playground, ornamental gardens, riverside walks, and abundant wildlife in Bolton's town centre.

Explore a historic Victorian park with expansive green spaces, gardens, and recreational facilities perfect for family outings.

Explore 40 hectares of woodland, meadows and waterways perfect for walking, wildlife spotting, fishing and family picnics.

Explore over 300 acres of rolling countryside with inclusive play areas, nature trails, and panoramic views across Lancashire.

Explore stunning horticultural displays and themed gardens designed to inspire gardeners of all levels and families seeking outdoor learning and recreation.

Experience thrilling zip-lining and outdoor adventures designed for families and groups in Manchester.

Experience thrilling outdoor paintball combat across six immersive game zones including a 100ft Berlin Wall, Wild West saloon, and haunted graveyard.

Challenge yourself to action-packed adventure golf across two dinosaur-themed 18-hole courses perfect for families, dates, and groups of all ages.