Things to do with kids in Levenshulme
Levenshulme’s family outings range from a book browse at Arcadia to drama at the Old Library and an outdoor stop at Highfield Country Park. Arcadia combines a children’s library with a leisure centre, while the former Carnegie library on Cromwell Grove has a different role as a community arts venue. That distinction helps when you are choosing between a casual reading visit and a booked class. Younger children have story sessions and family walking groups; school-age children can explore acting or join a holiday activity club. Check each organiser’s actual dates and joining arrangements, especially around the school break.
Browse children’s books at Arcadia, explore drama at Levenshulme Old Library, or spend time outdoors at Highfield Country Park. Check class joining arrangements and holiday closures before travelling.
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Levenshulme’s family outings range from a book browse at Arcadia to drama at the Old Library and an outdoor stop at Highfield Country Park. Arcadia combines a children’s library with a leisure centre, while the former Carnegie library on Cromwell Grove has a different role as a community arts venue. That distinction helps when you are choosing between a casual reading visit and a booked class. Younger children have story sessions and family walking groups; school-age children can explore acting or join a holiday activity club. Check each organiser’s actual dates and joining arrangements, especially around the school break.
Events
Thursday 29 Oct
Saturday 31 Oct
Levenshulme Makers Market
Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 3AD
The advertised stall list includes food, crafts and playful 3D-printed sensory creations.
Wednesday 4 Nov
Tot Tales at Levenshulme Inspire
747 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3AR
Tot Tales brings toddlers and their grown-ups together for an interactive session with changing weekly activities that support learning through play.
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Tot Tales at Levenshulme Inspire
Lev Inspire.org.uk
747 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3AR · Levenshulme
Interactive stories and changing play activities for toddlers and their grown-ups.
Under-fives storytime at Arcadia Library
Manchester.gov.uk
Levenshulme
Under 5s
Hear stories together at the library’s Monday session for under-fives.
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MCRactive junior resident swimming at Arcadia
Better.org.uk
Levenshulme
Manchester residents aged 16 and under
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Choose a place for a day at your own pace.
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Levenshulme
Combine a children’s-book stop with separately booked swimming at Levenshulme’s library and leisure centre.
Levenshulme Old Library community arts centre
Levenshulme
A former Carnegie library now used for local arts, community groups and children’s creative classes.
Station South Cycle Café and garden
Levenshulme
A family-friendly café beside the Fallowfield Loop, with an urban garden, high chairs and space to park bikes.
Addresses for your route
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- Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Avenue, Levenshulme, Manchester
- Highfield Country Park
Highfield Road, Manchester, M19 3RP
- Levenshulme Old Library community arts centre
Levenshulme Old Library, Cromwell Grove, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3QE
- Station South Cycle Café and garden
975–977 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3NP
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Levenshulme with kids: books, nature and local creativity
Levenshulme’s family outings range from a book browse at Arcadia to drama at the Old Library and an outdoor stop at Highfield Country Park. Arcadia co…