FREE Days Out And Things To Do With The Kids!
It’s been a while since I’ve put together a list of days out and things to take the kids to during the summer holidays. Hopefully this summer holidays we will all be able to get out and about a bit more!
I’ve started putting together this list of fab days out and kids activities- these are all FREE which is always a bonus for a busy half term.
I will be updating often and adding more as I hear about things. So keep checking back and please share with anyone with kids in the local area.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
This years Summer Reading Challenge theme is Wild World Heroes and is heading online and to our local libraries very soon! Read more about the challenge and the Wild World Hero’s theme here. Online your child can pick an avatar, discover book recommendations, review books to get badges, play games, enter competitions and much more.
From Saturday 10th July you can sign up for the challenge at Tameside Libraries and collect a special challenge pack (Limited number of packs). I will update when I know more about Oldham Library.
GIANT FROG TRAIL
Hop over to Stockport for the giant frog trail this summer. Will you find all 21 frog? Starts 23rd July. For more information see here. This was so much fun when they were last hopping all over Stockport town centre in 2019.
BRICK BY BRICK
This summer head to Gallery Oldham for the Brick By Brick exhibition, full of artwork created with LEGO. You can check out some of my photos here (my kids keep asking can we go back and we’ve already been 3 times!). The artwork is pretty impressive plus there’s plenty of LEGO that the kids can actually play with. Brick By Brick is on now until 4th September, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. No booking and completely free. More information here.
BROADOAKS HEARTS TRAIL
This is always a lovely event. The Broadoak Hearts Trail is around Fletcher Moss park. Collect a trail sheet from the cafe in the park. Suggested donation is 1 and goes towards the local school. I love Fletcher Moss and I love trails- anything that keeps the kids happy when we’re out and about. You can check out pictures from previous heart trails here.
Postcode of park- M20 2SW. There’s a very small free car park, but I usually find street parking easily enough. Starts 22/7/21 and is on until 6/9/2021.
FREE FAMILY ‘THEATRE IN THE PARK’
This is free (or Pay What You Can) but booking is essential so do it quick as already booking up fast! Every Wednesday during the summer holidays, you can enjoy free outdoor theatre. For more information and to book visit Tameside’s website. Shows include Little Red and The Big Bad Wolf, The Lost Colour, The Town Band of Bremen and Seed and are across Tameside parks including Duckinfield Park and Hyde Park.
FLUTTERBY
Head to Northern Roots for an afternoon of discovery and play with Oldham Play Action Group. Between 1-4pm on Wednesday 28th July, this free event includes giant butterflies, ropes, hoops, bubbles and plenty more! OL8 2BH Northern Roots next to Alexandra Park. More information can be found here.
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC TRAIL
Free self guided trail for all the family using QR codes. Perfect day out for all the family, bring a teddy and a picnic. Discover Moses Gate Country Park, Bolton. Now until 3rd August. More information here.
FREE Outdoor Activities
With Fullcircle NW and funded by Shaw and Crompton Councillors, the outdoor activities include arts and crafts, circus skills and outdoor games. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
Dunwood Park OL2 7UQ – 27/7/2021 and 24/8/2021 11am-1pm. Foxdenton Park OL9 9QS – 11/8/2021 1pm-3pm and 25/8/2021 10am-12. Coalshaw Green OL9 8JA – 28/7 4/8 18/8 25/8/ 1pm-3pm. High Crompton OL2 7JA – 3/8 17/8 26/8 1pm-3pm
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
OPAG (Oldham Play Action Together) will be at Stoneleigh park (OL1 4TG) every Wednesday during the summer holidays for free sport activities and art and crafts. 12 noon til 3pm. There will be food available also. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
FREE XPLORER FAMILY ORIENTEERING
Find the markers hidden around the park using a map to get a certificate. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dunwood Park OL2 7UQ. Tuesday 17th August 11am-1pm
MAKE SENSE OF NATURE
Make your own leafy perfum, try a taste of nature, discover a rainbow of colours and what’s that you hear? Discover nature through the senses the sense on this day of outdoor family activities at Werneth Low Country Park. Meet at Lower Higham Visitor Centre SK14 5LR. Thursday 29th July 11-3pm. Drop in, no booking.
OUT OF THE WOODS
Head to Roaches Track for some den building in the woods. Try some tree art and join stick man for some twiggy activities. Follow the signs just off the track near to Winterford Road, Micklehurst Mossley. Thursday 5th August 11-3pm. Drop in, no booking.
ITS A BUGS LIFE
Make your own mini bug house, follow our bug trail, join us on a bug hunt and lets see what lives in and around the pond at Haughton Dale. Meet at bottom of Meadow Lane, Haughton Green M34 7QA. Tuesday 10th August 11-3pm. Drop in, no booking.
CREATING A BUZZ
Head down to Cheetham Park SK15 2JR for a day full of bee themed activities. Meet the bee keeper, make a ‘bee seed bomb’ and see the fantastic display of knitted bees created by the public during lockdown. Thursday 19th August 11am-3pm, just past the playground. Drop in, no booking.
WOOD YOU BELIEVE IT
Bring your imagination to Cowbury Dale and create a magical mini woodland den, decorate a mystical wand and listen to tall tales from the woods. SK15 3PJ, follow signs from Castle Croughan car park, Carrbrook. Tuesday 24th August 11am-3pm. Drop in, no booking.
BASKETBALL
Every Thursday enjoy free basketball sessions at Royton Park. Oldham Sport Development team will be providing the free session from Thursday 29th July until 2nd September. Each week 3-5pm. Places must be booked at sports.development@oldham.gov.uk
TENNIS TUESDAYS
Every Tuesday enjoy free tennis sessions at Royton Park. Oldham Sport Development team will be providing the free session from Tuesday 27th July until 31st August. Each week 3-5pm. Places must be booked at sports.development@oldham.gov.uk
FREE PLAY SESSIONS
Free OPAG play sessions every Thursday at Dogford park with a mix outdoor games, crafts, big bubbles etc. 11am- 1pm
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