Things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school summer holidays 2020

* In light of Covid-19, please check with individual restaurants to make sure they are open before you visit. Opening times may have changed and there could be restrictions in place. It is likely that the number of children allowed to play at any one time will be limited.Less than a mile from the main terminals at Manchester Airport this is the perfect place for your kids to be entertained.They can watch the planes take off from the pub's large play area, which includes a giant climbing frame

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side only sneaked beyond Copenhagen 1-0 after extra time on Monday night and will have to improve against Sevilla in the Europa League semi-final this weekend. But morale is high, as seen in the latest pictures of United training at Sportpark Hoehenberg in Cologne, as Solskjaer prepares his troops for the last-four showdown at Stadion Koln.

summer holidays don't come cheap, so for many, trips out aren't always affordable.That's why these places are proving so popular - because they don't have to cost you a penny.Our Manchester Family has been taking a look at three farms that families can visit for free.The little known Applecast is on the outskirts of Wigan and there are loads of animals for families to see and feed.The venue is home to goats, pigs, sheep, horses, alpacas and a whole lot more.

straight to your inbox Manchester United will confirm their place in the last eight of the Europa League against LASK at Old Trafford on Wednesday. United take a commanding lead into the last-16 second-leg match following a 5-0 win in Austria thanks to goals from Odion Ighalo, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Mason Greenwood and Andreas Pereira.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addressed the media on Tuesday before leading a training session with the squad at Carrington.

straight to your inbox The anticipation is growing steadily as Manchester United fans await news of their first summer arrival. Ed Woodward and co.

despite Greater Manchester's rising infection rates.The Prime Minister has said that shielding will still end this weekend despite the local lockdown - for everyone except those in Blackburn or Darwen and other high risk areas of the country. But people in Greater Manchester who have been shielding told the Manchester Evening News they would either continue as they were - or venture out reluctantly only because they no longer have the Government's protection and have to go to work.

1. Go for a walkWe know it's likely you've been for more walks during lockdown than in all the rest of your time on the planet.But why not use this opportunity to get a few more under your trekking belt?Manchester is only a stone's throw away from some of the best countryside in the UK.From wooded valleys to breathtaking peaks, fresh air is yours for the taking.Why not check out this list of walks?You may not be able to gather in your garden with your extended circle of favourite people - but

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that different households CAN meet as long as they maintain social distancing.But as a rule, t he new measures means people will be banned from meeting each other inside their homes or in gardens, and prevents members of two different households from mixing in pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues.

straight to your inboxGary Neville has named the five areas Manchester United must improve this summer to close the gap on champions Liverpool.Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's men ensured qualification to the Champions League on the final day with a win over Leicester City, but they will have their sights set a little higher next season.Iif they want to significantly improve from this season's efforts, though, United legend Neville believes Solskjaer has some shopping to do and in five particular

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Here we take a look at some of the best ways you can make your child's day specialManchester-based Fab Fun Party designed its new Fairground Garden Party package specifically with Covid guidelines in mind.It includes loads of traditional fairground games including Splat the Rat, Ball in the Bucket, Ring the Bull, Hook a Unicorn, Ball in the Clown, Play Your Cards Right and Tin Can Alley.This package can be dropped off at your doorstep and collected later allowing for social distancing to be

United hold the upper hand as they only need a draw. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been preparing his players at United's Carrington training ground.

Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds.At Old Trafford, as with many other grounds, you get the strange experience of seeing people get up and leave at about 80 minutes, even when the game is very much still in the balance.The traffic is bad, with 75,000 people trying to get away, but it can't be that bad.When you do leave the ground, its often a case of waiting to meet other mates who have been sitting elsewhere.Where shall we meet, the Holy Trinity statue? The only problem is, that seems