A mum who thrust an electric drill into a disabled woman’s head is among those to have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.
10.04.2023 - 17:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Easter holidays are in full swing and after a week of mostly sunshine, the weather appears to have taken a turn.
But never fear as our mammoth list of Easter events features loads of indoor attractions where you can shelter from those showers.
We've pulled together all the places you can escape the rain in this handy guide.
From adventure golf and indoor Easter trails, to museums, theatre shows and even a panto, there really is something for everyone.
Read more: Things to do with the kids in the Easter holidays
Here's our full round-up of indoor family events in and around Greater Manchester...
There's loads of Easter fun happening at Tatton Park over the holidays and lots of it involves the children's favourite Tiger Who Came to Tea.
As well as an outdoor trail in the spring gardens, there's also an indoor mansion trail running until April 16.
Little ones can discover what’s on Sophie’s shopping list after the tiger has eaten all the food.
Running from 12.30pm to 4.30pm, the trail will feature dressing up, hands on play, and taking your seat next to the tiger. Again there'll be chocolate for anyone taking part over Easter.
And there's lots more to enjoy too, including the chance to learn about sheepdogs in a separate trail, also running until April 16.
Event tickets can be pre-booked with admission. For more details visit the website.
Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6SG.
Greater Manchester Police Museum has been recognised twice by Visit England as being a 'hidden gem'.
Founded in 1981, the GMP Police Museum is itself located in a former police station and is hosting its popular open days during the school holidays.
Call in between 10.30am and 4pm on April 11 or 13 for some free family fun.
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A mum who thrust an electric drill into a disabled woman’s head is among those to have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.
The boss of a bus company which suddenly stopped running services has confirmed the firm has gone into administration. Wesley Goodwin, owner of Little Gem Buses, blamed soaring costs and the rise in working from home for the firm's demise.
More information has been revealed about when people will be able to see a Lancaster bomber flying over Greater Manchester in May.
A drunk one-punch killer who attacked a man after seeing him speak to his girlfriend is amongst those who was jailed this week. Jonathan Adamson ‘launched’ himself at David Aubert in Manchester city centre’s Gay Village, knocking him unconscious with a ‘heavy flying punch’.
Molly-Mae Hague has melted hearts with a batch of photos and video from her first holiday as a family with baby Bambi and partner Tommy Fury. The creative director for PrettyLittleThing shared gorgeous black and white clips from their flight as they headed to sunnier climes.
The first image of a woman tragically found dead on the railway line on Easter Sunday has been released. Colette Fazackerley was pronounced dead after her body was recovered near to the tracks close to Ashton Cricket Club on April 9.
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly being targeted by Al-Nassr following Rudi Garcia's sacking last week.
Molly-Mae Hague has given fans an insight into just how much she loves being a mum, by sharing an adorable video of herself spending time with her gorgeous baby daughter, Bambi, in their plush Manchester home on Saturday 15 April. The former Love Island star and creative director of PrettyLittleThing and her partner Tommy Fury, a professional boxer who she met on the show, welcomed their daughter in January - and the pair are absolutely besotted with her.Taking to Instagram, Molly-Mae shared a picture of her watching tv with the caption "Slow mornings" before giving fans and followers an insight into her leisurely day with Bambi.
If you could steal the style of any celebrity, past or present, who would it be? I think it would be David Bowie, for me.
Gunshots were blasted at the door of a house near Manchester city centre on Sunday night (April 9) in what police are describing as a 'concerning' and 'targeted attack'.
Although the bank holiday weekend is behind us, it’s still the Easter holidays for a few more days. If you’re looking for something to keep the kids entertained, especially when the weather is a bit rubbish, then there’s one place which kids of all ages will love.
A 19-year-old man has died after a Ford Fiesta was ploughed into a tree on Easter Sunday (April 9). Police and paramedics were called out to the fatal collision on the A530 near Nantwich at around 6.30pm.
Manchester's Urban Playground is letting kids play a free round of golf over the Easter holidays.
The Easter bank holidays create a four-day weekend for families to enjoy, with Good Friday (April 7) and Easter Monday (April 10) off.
The Easter weekend is off to a bright start in Greater Manchester with glorious sunshine forecast on Good Friday.
Keeping kids occupied over the Easter Holidays can be a tricky challenge for parents. Luckily there are plenty of fun activities and attractions to do across Greater Manchester during the break.
Last summer, Manchester finally got it's very own ball pit, and unlike Wacky Warehouse, this one was adult-only. Bingo Balls opened up at The Printworks in July and offered 90s and early noughties kids a nostalgic trip back in time with its Mean Girls-inspired 'burn book', Barbie v Bratz wall and two huge ball pits lit up with LED lights.
We’re now well into the first week of the Easter holidays and if you’re looking for something to occupy the kids, then the Whitworth in Manchester may have just what you need. The art gallery, located on the edge of Whitworth Park on Oxford Road, has a range of activities on offer throughout the holidays.
Greater Manchester councils have announced their plans for rubbish and recycling collection over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Drivers making journeys this Easter weekend are being warned to expect severe queues on roads, with up to 17 million leisure trips predicted to be made.