School Holidays in Manchester

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.

A bright blue sky with some cloud cover and the tops of three leafy tree branches. School holidays in Manchester.
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Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

Junior Park Run At Alexandra Park

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

Free.
A pair of red boxing gloves

Levenshulme Amateur Boxing Club

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

Free

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