Printworks adds running track, Sir Mo Farah waxwork and more for Summer of Sport

Manchester’s legendary entertainment complex, Printworks, has unveiled a packed programme of events to celebrate a Summer of Sport. 

The popular city centre destination, which recently completed a staggering transformation including installing the biggest digital ceiling in Europe, has created a series of events celebrating the return of the Olympics. 

Sir Mo Farah’s lifelike wax figure will be on display from Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, inviting visitors to do the Mobot and snap a selfie with the sporting great. 

You’ll also be able to watch the Olympics opening ceremony live at Printworks, underneath that incredible ceiling and from the terraces of Tank & Paddle and Chiquito.

You can even play multi-player games on the big screen inside, hosted by a BBC Radio Manchester presenter. 

It all kicks off this week with the Opening Ceremony Party on Friday, with free candy floss and Team GB face painting for the first 250 visitors.

Any children with Team GB face paint on will be able to get a free hot fudge sundae from Hard Rock Cafe with the purchase of a kids’ meal. 

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Other free events will include weekly gaming sessions, a basketball tournament, a kids’ archery class, and appearances from famous faces.

Printworks will even have a running track lined up all summer. 

The digital ceiling will join in on the sporting action, dazzling visitors with animations of synchronised swimmers, athletes, cyclists and divers. 

Throughout August, BBC Radio Manchester’s Remmel Dawodu will return to host free weekly interactive gaming sessions on the 1, 8 and 15 August. 

You’ll also be able to witness an artist live at work, as they create a mural of an iconic sports person on 1 August. 

Slam Dunk-a-Basketball will take place on the 8 August, with archery on 15 August. 

The Printworks Opening Ceremony Party will take place between 3.30pm and 6pm on Friday 26 July. 

Kristian Brennan, Marketing Manager at Printworks, said: “We are thrilled to offer a vibrant and engaging summer of sports for families at Printworks. Our diverse line-up of free events is designed to bring people together, celebrate athleticism and create unforgettable memories over the summer holidays.”

For more information on a Summer of Sport at Printworks, head here.  

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