Sport & swimming in Manchester
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Events, classes & places in Manchester · Local guides
21 outings in Manchester. Check each outing for ages, access and booking.
October half-term: Rocket Sports, Stage & Solve
26 October 2026 at 09:00
A day of sports, stage activities and puzzles, with children choosing between three activity areas.
October half-term: Rocket Sports, Stage & Solve
27 October 2026 at 09:00
A day of sports, stage activities and puzzles, with children choosing between three activity areas.
October half-term: Rocket Sports, Stage & Solve
28 October 2026 at 09:00
A day of sports, stage activities and puzzles, with children choosing between three activity areas.
October half-term: Rocket Sports, Stage & Solve
29 October 2026 at 09:00
A day of sports, stage activities and puzzles, with children choosing between three activity areas.
October half-term: Rocket Sports, Stage & Solve
30 October 2026 at 09:00
A day of sports, stage activities and puzzles, with children choosing between three activity areas.
Barclays Free Park Tennis
31 October 2026 at 10:00
Join free, social tennis with equipment provided at Alexandra Park.
Alexandra Park
Explore the curved paths and open green space of a 60-acre park beside Moss Side.
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Combine a children’s-book stop with separately booked swimming at Levenshulme’s library and leisure centre.
Barclays Free Park Tennis at Alexandra Park
Play social tennis together at free volunteer-led sessions, with equipment provided.
Children’s swimming lessons at Nuffield Didsbury
Develop swimming confidence through group or individual lessons at the Parrs Wood pool.
Chorlton Park
Play areas, ball games and community gardens make Chorlton Park an outdoor option for children aged 12 and under.
Crowcroft Park
A local outdoor stop with a children’s play area, space for sport and skateboard ramps.
DMSF Multi-sports at Powerhouse: ages 8–12
Try sport through the Powerhouse’s multi-sports offer for children aged 8–12.
Fletcher Moss Park
Explore the rockery, woodland and meadow, with paths towards the River Mersey.
Go Active Kids Holiday Club at St Mary’s
Choose forest activities, sport, arts and crafts, adventure games and problem-solving at a school-based holiday club.
MCRactive junior resident swimming at Arcadia
Eligible Manchester children can join Swim for All sessions with a free junior resident membership.
Moss Side Community Park
A neighbourhood playground for ages 3–10, with a multi-use sports area.
Nuffield Health Didsbury swimming venue
A Didsbury swimming venue where children’s lessons can be booked by members and non-members.