Step inside a Story Book
Bring your little ones’ favourite stories to life this Spring with this round up of fantastic local theatre shows, interactive story trails and hands-on activities across Altrincham, Sale and surrounding areas.
The Worst Witch
4th to 17th April, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse (Relaxed Performance on Sunday 13th April at 5.30pm)
Before Harry Potter exploded onto the scene there was another seemingly ordinary child, Mildred Hubble, who wound up in the most extraordinary of places… A school for witches!
Now its time for you to join the world of magic and mayhem at Altrincham Garrick Playhouse this Easter Holiday!
Featuring all of Jill Murphy’s beloved characters, this action-packed new stage adaptation by Emma Reeves includes original music, magic and a dose of Mildred’s unique brand of utter pandemonium!
https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/shows/witch
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Explore Southport town centre this Easter and find ten giant, colourful bears inspired by the popular children’s book.
www.southportbid.com/bear-hunt
Guess How Much I Love You™ Garden Adventure Trail
Until December 2025, RHS Garden Bridgewater
Inspired by the book of the same name along with the seasonal collection I love you all year round. The trail contains a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses and engaging with shapes and colours to explore the garden in a thoughtful and playful way. You’ll also be able to step into the book alongside Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare, replicating some key scenes from the original story. Look out for more news on two Guess How Much I Love You™ activity weekends at the garden, planned for 14-15 June and 27-28 September 2025.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rhs-garden-bridgewater
Mini Books, Big Stories
5th to 27th April, People’s History Museum (PHM),
PHM is celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books this Easter holidays with a Family Friendly mini book activity. Families are invited to make their own mini book inspired by the heroes whose stories are told within the galleries of People’s History Museum.
Eggstraordinary adventures with Mr Men and Little Miss this Easter
5th to 21st April, Tatton Park
Spring into an Easter adventure with Mr Men and Little Miss at Tatton Park. Pack a picnic and head to the gardens, farm and mansion for fun and colourful trails with Mr Happy and friends!
Find chocolate rewards for trail goers, garden games and musical, sensory storytelling inspired by some of your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss stories (chocolate rewards 18 to 21 April only) www.tattonpark.org/easter
Adventures in Wonderland
From April 2025, Z-arts
Fall down the rabbit hole and have your very own magical adventure in Wonderland! A brand-new play experience for ages 1-8 has arrived at Z-arts! Following scenes from the beloved book, children and families are invited to explore Wonderland, using imagination to create their own fantastical adventure.
www.z-arts.org/events/adventures-in-wonderland
Library of Enchantment
Ongoing, Z-arts
A family-friendly escape room. Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled, thrilling escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who’s always up to meddlesome mischief! Join Z-arts for an enchanting experience that requires your puzzling skills, logic, persistence and, most of all, teamwork.
www.z-arts.org/events/the-library-of-enchantment
Look for a Book with Festival of Libraries
23rd May to 1st June
Look for a Book is one of the Family Friendly highlights of Festival of Libraries, which takes place across Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries. This is a game of finders keepers, with 500 copies of Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s book Am I Made of Stardust to find. The books will be hidden inside the libraries and in the green spaces that surround them, with fun clues to solve that will lead you to your book treasure.
To find out more visit:
www.manchestercityofliterature.com/project/manchester-libraries-festival
