Have the best day out EVER EVER

Keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Greater Manchester has loads of free things to do. Here's a list of our top picks:

Free days out

Pack a picnic and make the most of the great outdoors by visiting places like Fletcher Moss Park & Botanical Gardens, Wythenshawe Park and Wythenshawe Park Farm, Mayfield Park or Etherow Country Park. 

See the Golden Mummies of Egypt or hop on over to the vivarium to see some of the rarest frogs in the world at Manchester Museum. Learn more about everyone's favourite game at the National Football Museum or dive head first into the digestive system at the Science and Industry Museum. Entrance to many museums and galleries across Greater Manchester is absolutely free!

Jump on the bus and dive in at the deep end. Swimming is free of charge for anyone 16 and under during the school holidays at MCRactive pools. 

Wander through the streets of Manchester and spot the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Street Art Trail or visit Stockport’s Great Frogtasic Inventions Trail, you can pick up a map from town centre shops of download one here.

Most libraries offer free storytelling sessions, arts and crafts activities. It's a fantastic way to encourage your children's love for books. And why not join the Summer Reading Challenge?

Affordable bus fares

Single bus fares are just £2 for adults and £1 for children, making it easy on the pocket to have a great day out. Buy your single tickets on the bus.

Travelling as a family? Grab a Group day ticket covering two adults and up to three children for just £12.50 and make unlimited jourenys on the bus all day. Group tickets are available to buy on the Stagecoach Bus App. 

So, where will your Stagecoach bus take you?

Happy travels this summer! 😊🚌