Out and About – April

Shipshape Saturdays at Imperial War Museum North
Saturday 2 – Saturday 9 April, 1pm-4pm
Shipshape Saturdays are packed with family fun – from craft to theatrical performances. They include: trying your hand at some woven crafts by creating your own unique paper-weaving panel in a fun craft activity, getting a feel for historic naval items, watching dramatic footage from Imperial War Museum’s archives. Imperial War Museum North, The Quays, Trafford Wharf, Trafford Park, M17 1TZ, north.iwm.org.uk, 0161 836 4000. Recommended for ages 4 and upwards. Free.

Drama Zone – Easter Fun at Farm at The Lowry
Tuesday 5 – Thursday 28 April, 11am – 12.30pm
Get ready for some amazing adventures at the farm in this improvisation and storytelling workshop, inspired by Shaun the Sheep and Bitzer’s escapades as they try to avoid the farmer. The workshop will be followed by a practical performance demonstration. The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ, www.thelowry.com, 0843 208 6000. Suitable for children aged 5 – 11years. Tickets: £3.50 (£1.75 for Salford residents) for more information please visit the website.

Easter Fun - LEGOLAND
Saturday 9 – Monday 25 April, 10am – 7pm (last admission 5pm)
Forget chocolate, this Easter is all about Lego. Guests can join the Lego Easter egg hunt throughout the attraction, learn how to build Easter Lego models in the model builder’s workshop, have their faces painted and of course take home a limited edition brick. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester, Barton Square, The Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AS, legolanddiscoverycentre.co.uk, 0871 222 2662. Suitable for all ages, Booking advisable as space is limited. For full price information and to book please visit the website.

Easter drop in hat making at Hat Works
Monday 11 – Monday 25 April, 11.30am – 3pm
Decorate your hat with the pack of decorative craft materials given out at the reception. Hat Works, Wellington Mill, Wellington Rd,South,Stockport, SK30EU, www.hatworks.org.uk. 0161 355 7770. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking needed – just drop-in. Free.

Lambing week at the farm at Tatton Park
Saturday 16 – Friday 22 April, noon – 5pm (last entry 4pm, closed Monday)
Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see our lambs being born, as this year the farm have made a special effort to synchronise the ewes to lamb within a ten day period. Informative talks throughout the week and live viewing via our webcam. Sheep quiz and collage activities. Tatton Park and the Old Hall, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN, www.tattonpark.org.uk 01625 374400. Suitable for all ages. Normal charges apply, please visit website for ticket prices and more information.

Chinese food, play and writing at Manchester Museum
Monday 18, Thursday 21, Tuesday 26 & Friday 29 April
Make jam tarts (which were used in China as a feast for the soul in the afterlife), shadow puppets and learn some simple Chinese characters. Part of our China: Journey to the East exhibition. Manchester Museum, 250 Oxford Road, M13 9PP, museum.manchester.ac.uk, 0161 275 2634. Suitable for all ages. No need to book. Free

Easy peezy squeezy sculptures at Manchester Art Gallery
Tuesday 19 & 26, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 & 28 April, 1pm-3pm
Make a tactile sculpture inspired by the Anish Kapoor Flashback exhibitionManchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, M3 3JL, www.manchestergalleries.org, 0161 235 8888. Suitable for families with children aged 5 +. There are limited places. Free.

Arty Picnics at The Whitworth Art Gallery
Tuesday 19, Thursday 21, Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28 April, 11am – 12.30pm
Bring all the family (and some food if you fancy lunch), to meet an artist for fun creative activities. Don't worry if it's raining outside as the picnic can relocate to the Gallery surrounded by sunny landscapes. The Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL. Suitable for all ages. whitworth.manchester.ac.uk. No need to book. For more information visit website.

Easter Brunch at Stockley Farm
Friday 22, Saturday 23, Sunday 24 & Monday 25 April, 11am – 5pm
Enjoy Easter with the Easter Bunny and all his friends at the farm park. Visitors can enjoy a delicious brunch and the company of the special guest Easter Brunch. All events can be pre booked by calling the Stockley Farm Park. Stockley Working Farm, Stockley Farm, Arley, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6LZ www.stockleyfarm.co.uk, 01565 777 323. Suitable for all the family. For prices and more information please visit website.