Salford Quays: the home of MediaCityUK has the October half-term holidays covered, when it comes to Halloween-themed activities and fun-filled days out. Families will find some of the UK’s best half term events taking place atGreater Manchester’s contemporary waterfront destination, which also celebrates 18 Years In The Making this year. #TheQuaysat18
Treat the family to a theatre show at The Lowry. Helen Stephens’ magical book, How to Hide a Lion, comes to life with playful humour, dazzling puppets and jazz. When a lion is chased out of town, a little girl helps him to find somewhere to hide. Watch the adventure unfold from Thursday 25 October – Sunday 28 October.
Visit the haunted Tudor Manor House, Ordsall Hall and embark a Halloween adventure. Spooky, scary and ghoulish gnomes have taken over Ordsall Hall; families are invited to help find them on this Gnome Trailfrom Sunday 21 to Sunday 28 October. Head to the hall to meet the resident witch in her Halloween Grotto, have a go at some spells and try to beat her riddles – if you dare! All brave souls will receive a special Halloween gift. (Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 October). There’s also a Magic Potions and Secret Spellsevent on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October;stop by the kitchen and have a go at making a ‘magic potion’ and decorating the bottle ready to do some magic at home. For mums and dads that are interested in ghostly goings on, book theHalloween Ghost and History Tourand findout about some of the ghosts that are said to haunt this fascinatingbuilding. (Monday 29 October)
Thrill-seekers should head to the Helly Hansen Watersports Centrefor itsAqua Activities; try a taster of different watersports including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing or raft building. The courseruns from Monday 22 to Friday 26 October. And for the brave, book on to the Halloween Night Swim, suitable for age 14 years and over. Join the 300m or 500m spooky swimloop of Salford Quays. Also included is a free Halloween swim cap, glow stick and a delicious hot soup/roll. (Monday 29 October).
Lowry Outlet MediaCityUK will host a Safe Trick or Treatevent, on Wednesday 31stOctober, where children and families are invited to trick or treat safely around the stores! A spooky themed Makers Marketwill take place on Saturday 27- Sunday 28 October, featuring frightfully good artisan foods, drinks, and award-winning craftsmen on its open-air Plaza area. There willalso be live music, and activities for children too.Set sail, and take a boat ride along Manchester’s historic ship canal and explore the city’s stunning scenery with City Centre Cruises,which offer a range of cruise attractions, including a Sunday Lunch Cruise– the perfect way to unwind with the family after a busy weekend. Available on Sunday 21stOctober.
Also celebrating its 18thAnniversary year, Lime Bar and Restaurant will go green for Halloween! There will be a host of themed activities taking place from Wednesday 24October right up to Halloween night. There will also be Halloween inspired menus to treat the family to!
The Copthorne Manchester,a 4 star hotel situated on the waterfront at Salford Quays, will host a fun pumpkin carving competition. Guests are invited to vote for their favourite pumkin to be in with a chance of winning a night’s stay at the hotel. Pumpkins will be on display around the hotel from Monday 29 – Wednesday 31 October.
