
Free Swimming in Manchester
Did you know that young people, living in Manchester, can swim for free during the school holidays?
22 July 2025 - 1 September 2025
Looking for things to do during the summer school holidays – then you’re in the right place. There are loads of fun activities, from sporty holiday camps to family-friendly events to keep all ages entertained. And with many of them free or low-cost, they won’t break the bank.
In Manchester, we also run a free holiday club programme for children on benefits-related free school meals. All of the sessions must be booked via our partner site Manchester Active. For information on what’s available near you, and how to book click here.
Did you know that young people, living in Manchester, can swim for free during the school holidays?
22 July 2025 - 1 September 2025
21 July 2025 - 29 August 2025
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Manchester Active and Manchester City Council are offering hundreds of FREE activity places for children eligible for benefit-related free school meals.
22 July 2025 - 1 September 2025
Manchester Jewish Museum, Cheetham Hill
28 August 2025
10:30am - 2:00pm
People’s History Museum, City Centre
14 June 2025 - 31 August 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
29 July 2025 - 2 August 2025
11:00am - 2:30pm
The Whitworth, City Centre
4 July 2025 - 4 January 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
2 August 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield
17 September 2022 - 31 August 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Brooklands Library, Wythenshawe
6 August 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aviva Studios, City Centre Castlefield
4 July 2025 - 24 August 2025
11:00am - 8:00pm
National Football Museum, City Centre
5 July 2025 - 27 July 2025
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
8 April 2025 - 11 April 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield
20 March 2025 - 16 November 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Manchester Jewish Museum, Cheetham Hill
7 August 2025
10:30am - 2:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
7 August 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Forum Library Wythenshawe, Wythenshawe
7 August 2025
2:00pm - 3:00pm
People’s History Museum, City Centre
21 December 2024 - 19 October 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
People’s History Museum, City Centre
18 January 2025 - 29 December 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Magic of Thailand is a two-day family-friendly event celebrating Thai culture.
Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield
9 August 2025 - 10 August 2025
10:00am - 7:00pm
People’s History Museum, City Centre
18 January 2025 - 29 December 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield
9 September 2024 - 9 September 2025
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield
15 February 2025 - 4 January 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Whitworth, City Centre
7 February 2025 - 2 November 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Great for fitness and lots of fun, the Junior Park Run is suitable for ages 4-14 years.
Alexandra Park, Whalley Range Moss Side
19 February 2023 - 7 September 2025
9:00am - 10:15am
Great for fitness and lots of fun, the Junior Park Run is suitable for ages 4-14 years.
Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield
8 January 2023 - 7 September 2025
9:00am - 10:15am
There's a variety of weekly sessions for budding boxers happening at Cringle Park.
Cringle Park, Levenshulme
3 January 2022 - 1 September 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe
23 February 2025 - 14 December 2025
11:00am - 4:00pm
Highfield Country Park, Levenshulme
1 January 2023 - 3 August 2025
9:00am - 6:00pm
Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield
3 August 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm
The Pankhurst Museum, Ardwick
26 March 2025 - 31 August 2025
11:00am - 4:00pm
Boggart Hole Clough, Harpurhey
5 January 2024 - 4 July 2025
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Get muddy and discover art and nature in the Whitworth Park. Pick up your free guide when you visit.
Whitworth Park, Ardwick Rusholme Moss Side
15 January 2023 - 6 July 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm
Philips Park, Clayton
16 March 2024 - 26 December 2026
9:00am - 10:15am
Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe
6 February 2024 - 30 October 2025
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe
4 January 2023 - 29 October 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
1 February 2024 - 2 November 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Manchester Art Gallery, City Centre
24 November 2022 - 31 December 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
The Whitworth, City Centre
11 April 2025 - 7 September 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Ardwick
6 October 2024 - 17 September 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Pankhurst Museum, Ardwick
20 April 2025 - 26 March 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm
People’s History Museum, City Centre
15 August 2025
10:30am - 3:30pm
NWTAC Theatre, Moston
21 July 2025 - 28 August 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
Z-arts, Hulme
5 August 2025 - 9 August 2025
11:00am - 2:30pm
Z-arts, Hulme
12 August 2025 - 16 August 2025
11:00am - 2:30pm
Z-arts, Hulme
19 August 2025 - 23 August 2025
11:00am - 2:30pm
Science and Industry Museum, City Centre Castlefield
13 June 2025 - 15 December 2025
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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