14 lost places where Greater Manchester families loved taking kids in the summer holidays

04.08.2023 - 06:19 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The summer holidays were exciting times for kids in the '80s and '90s, considering the many amazing places there were to visit.

We know how hard it is to stop kids from getting bored during the summer holidays. The rise in the cost of living, as well as the recent wet weather, has left parents wondering how they're going to keep their children entertained.

Thankfully for cheap and free things to do with the kids, here the Manchester Evening News has got you covered if you're currently stuck for ideas. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. But looking back to the 1980s and '90s, it seems families were spoilt-for-choice when it came it to attractions in Greater Manchester, or just a short trip out.

From classic theme parks to play centres and places to eat, we've listed 14 things you used to be able to do with the kids in the summer holidays you can't anymore.

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