Stuck for things to do in Manchester with kids this school holidays? Here's Jo Milligan's tips to make the most of spring

Hunting for Easter eggs in the garden is always the highlight of the holidays. After Santa and grandparents, the chocolate-bringing bunny is definitely the most popular visitor to our house. That’s half an hour of fresh-air family time sorted. What about the other four hundred and seven-and-a-half hours?

Confidential Guides writer Jo Milligan shares her school holiday planning tips to help lighten the mental load.

Click here for some ideas of things to do in Manchester with kids this Easter

2026 03 26 Easter Flowers
Can you spot the chocolate bunny hiding among the hyacinths?

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