Little Mancs can “explore ideas that change the world” at one of Manchester’s most popular museums this summer.
Keen to keep the kids both entertained and educated at the same time now that schools across Greater Manchester are out for summer?
With a couple of weeks of the school holidays still left to make the most of, and many parents, carers and guardians understandably starting to run out of ideas, the Science and Industry Museum is encouraging locals to head on down and experience the best of its jam-packed events lineup packed full of exciting exhibitions, hands-on activities, and so much more.
And the best part is, the majority of the programme is free to get involved with.
There’s loads of free events and activities happening at the Science and Industry Museum this summer / Credit: Drew Forsyth (via Science Museum Group)
The city centre-based museum is inviting “scientists, innovators, and engineers of the future” to delve deeper into the science behind space, machines, and our bodies, as well as discover some of the museum’s special spaces during its current large-scale repair project.
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From now right up until 1 September, the museum promises there’ll be something new for you to discover every single day.
A brand-new science show will give visitors a chance to explore the hidden worlds uncovered by incredible engineers, while families can find out what goes on inside an engine, use metal detectors to explore a special sand pit, or examine the marvellous machines that help us look inside our bodies.
Budding engineers can also get hands-on with special activities inspired by plans and blueprints of collections from the museum’s archive.
Special ‘Hidden Spaces’ tours will take you behind the scenes, while demonstrations of the museum’s historic textile machinery will bring to life Manchester’s industrial past like never before.
Then, in a bid to mark Manchester‘s annual Pride Festival, visitors will be able to join in with some special Pride-themed activities that celebrate lots of different individual stories from 19 to 25 August, which all lead up to the museum taking part in the Manchester Pride parade through the city centre on Saturday 24 August.
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All of the museum’s free events and exhibitions can be booked online / Credit: Drew Forsyth (via Science Museum Group)
And if course, the school holidays are the perfect time to visit the museum’s two currently-running and massively popular exhibitions, Power Up, and the newest addition, Injecting Hope: The race for a COVID-19 vaccine, if you haven’t had the chance to do so already.
All of the museum’s free events and exhibitions can be booked online ahead of time, as well as on the day of your visit too.
More information can be found on the Science and Industry Museum website here.
Featured Image – Drew Forsyth (via Science Museum Group)
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Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
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As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
14th August 2024 
