MAKE HALF-TERM TASTY AT GREAT NORTHERN
FROM MOVIE NIGHTS TO 10-PIN BOWLING, CHEESY BURGERS TO GIGANTIC MONSTERS, THERE’S PLENTY OF FUN TO BE HAD!
Manchester’s ultimate dining and leisure destination, The Great Northern Warehouse, is sorting out your half-term plans this October.
With a mixture of restaurants offering lip-smacking dishes and exciting activities on offer at the city centre location, parents don’t need to look too far to keep the kids entertained.
Looking to treat the little ones to a special lunch this October half-term? Great Northern’s burger joint, Almost Famous, promises to satisfy their little tummies with their very own kids’ menu. On this, there is the classic kids’ cheeseburger and kids’ chicken burger, which are both served with plenty of fries for just £6. Book a table here.
If you’re looking to keep the older kids occupied this half-term, Lane 7 will not disappoint. A new arrival to Great Northern, this place offers bowling sessions like you’ve never experienced them before. With neon-bright walls and a lively atmosphere, this retro game spot will keep the kid’s head in the game. You can book your place here.
If your little one is more fussy or experimental with their food, then they’ll love the options available at Fat Hippo, Lane 7’s onsite restaurant. When it comes to the kids’ menu, Fat Hippo lets little ones build their burger their way. For just £6, they get to pick their patty, with an option of beef, chicken, or vegan burger, and then customise it with a range of delicious toppings, a sauce, and a tasty side. What’s more, a delicious soft drink is included in this deal – they can even upgrade to a mouth-watering shake for just £2! Book a table here.
When the weather is getting colder, a trip to the cinema certainly sounds like an inviting way to spend the day. This half-term, Great Northern’s Odeon is showing the likes of the highly anticipated The Addams Family 2, as well as the latest sci-fi hit, Dune. Harry Potter fans will also love that the site is due to screen Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on 29th October as part of the film’s 20th Anniversary. You can book your place here.
Nothing screams half-term fun quite like sweet, mid-week treats. Whether you’re looking to grab dessert to take home for the family or want a cosy spot to enjoy afternoon tea whilst sheltering from the rain, Alex’s Bakery is the perfect destination this half-term.
Visitors can choose from a delicious range of freshly baked cupcakes, brownies and more, with new seasonal bakes on offer such as the indulgent cinnamon blondies box,guaranteed to not last 5 minutes in the family kitchen. Book a table here.
Transport the whole family to the sands of Spain at Evuna this half-term. Groups of six can enjoy the Banquet Offer, with a range of delicious tapas and sides including family-favourites like patatas bravas and mixed paella.
For parents that want tasty Spanish food without the hassle of dining in this half-term, the Evuna at Home Box is the perfect choice. For just £50 people will get a platter of Spanish nibbles, a selection of traditional tapas dishes including roasted new potatoes stuffed which Chorizo sobrasada, followed by chicken and chorizo paella and desserts. Find out more information here.
Use the half-term break to update the home at Futon Company, located on Great Northern. The interior experts specialise in quality homeware including decorative lighting, cushions, throws and much more, and with the weather getting colder and more time spent inside, now is the best time to maximise the space ahead of the seasonal period. Visit the website here.
Other things to look out for at Great Northern this half-term include the exciting CityCo monster trail which commences from 25th to 31st October. Take the whole family around the city and try and spot the spooky monsters dotted arounsd, ours is not to be missed!
If the sun decides to make an appearance, make sure to bring the little ones to the popular sandpit and playhouse. Whether it’s crafted into castles, dug into ditches, sifted, or buried, sand offers countless opportunities for both fun and learning not to mention the feeling of it between your toes! Even grown-ups will want to join in.