Manchester Baby Week 2026

What’s on in Longsight, Gorton (Mount Road) and Ardwick 

 

TUESDAY 16 JUNE 

 

Barnardos, 69 Ardwick Green North, Ardwick, M12 6ES 

  • Rhyme Time. 1 – 2.30pm. Songs and rhymes for children aged 0-5. 

Drop in. 

  

 

Longsight Family Hub, 1a Farrer Road, Longsight, M13 0QX.  

  • Soft Play. Available all day between 9am – 3.30pm.  

To book, call 0161 248 1500. 

 

  • Mini Family Fun Day – Baby Group. 1 – 2.30pm. Prebooked session for non-mobile babies and includes messy play, singing, tummy time, sensory toys, story time and free books and free healthy snacks.  

To book, call 0161 248 1500. 

  

 

Mount Road Family Hub, 18 Mount Road, Gorton, M18 7BG  

  • Funday Tuesday/City In The Community. 1 – 2.30pm. Drop in session for ages 2-5. This is a physical activity session that supports children and families to choose healthier lifestyles that include football, running and fun active play.  

Drop in.

 

  • Mini Family Fun Day. 1 – 2.30pm. Drop in session for the whole family to enjoy various activities for babies and children up to 5 years old. Free healthy snacks! 

Drop in.

 

  • Sensory Room. Available all day between 9am – 4pm.  

To book a slot call 0161 470 9285. 

 

  • Infant Feeding. 9am – 4pm. Appointments only. Specialist feeding support for mothers and babies.  

Call 0161 741 2043 for more information and to book an appointment.

 

  • Baby First Aid. 1pm-2.30pm. Drop-in session for children under 1-Year.

Call 0161 470 9285 for more information.

  

  

  

WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 

  

Barnardos. 69 Ardwick Green North, Ardwick, M12 6ES 

  • Stay, Play and Learn. 1 – 2.30pm. Play session for children aged 0-5. 

Drop in.

  

  

Longsight Family Hub, 1a Farrer Road, Longsight M13 0QX.  

  • Explore and Learn. 9.30 – 11.30am. This is a drop-in session. This session involves exploring which gives babies and toddlers a chance to work on important motor skills.  Doing these activities not only adds skills but boosts their sense of confidence and competence. In other words, they begin to think: “I can do it!”  

Drop in.

 

 

  • Health Visiting Service Healthy Child Clinic. 1.30 – 3pm. Have your baby weighed and speak to a Health Visitor for information, advice and guidance on your baby’s health and development. 

Drop in.

 

  • Soft Play. Available all day between 9am – 3.30pm.  

To book a slot, call 0161 248 1500. 

 

  • Rhyme Time. 1 – 2.30pm. Pre-booked session. This session includes rhymes and songs for everyone to join in. Including lots of action, dancing and clapping.  

To book, call 0161 248 1500. 

  

  

Mount Road Family Hub, 18 Mount Road, Gorton, M18 7BG  

  • Sensory Room Available all day between 9am – 4pm.  

To book a slot call 0161 470 9285. 

  

  

 

THURSDAY 18 JUNE 

  

Longsight Family Hub, 1a Farrer Road, Longsight, M13 0QX 

  • Soft Play. Available all day between 9am – 3.30pm.  

To book a slot, call 0161 248 1500. 

 

  • Family Hub Midwife Stall. 10am-2pm. An opportunity for parents and expectant mothers to speak to Midwives and get information. 

Drop in.

 

  • Parent Champion Stall. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Pop by and say hello! Join the Longsight Parent Champion Group.  Let’s chat, connect, and explore support for you and your family. 

Drop in.

 

  • Baby First Aid. 1 – 2.30pm. Drop-in session for children under 1-Year.  

Call 0161 248 1500 for more information 

 

  

Longsight Library, 519 Stockport Road, Longsight, M12 4NE 

  • Story Time. 11 – 11.30am. 

Drop in.

  

 

Mount Road Family Hub, 18 Mount Road, Gorton, M18 7BG  

  • Sensory Room Available all day between 9am – 4pm.  

To book a slot, call 0161 470 9285. 

 

  • Stay, Play and Learn. 1 – 2.30pm. For children from one to 5 years. It includes messy play, story time, healthy snacks for children, stimulating learning activities, story and sing along time and free books!  

Drop in.

 

  • Wrigglers, Rollers & Crawlers. 1 – 2.30pm. Session for parents with non-mobile babies. Fun, stimulating activities for babies.  

Drop in.

  

 

Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Longsight, M12 5RT 

  • Stay, Play and Learn. 10am – 12pm. For children from 1 to 5 years. It includes messy play, story time, healthy snacks for children, stimulating learning activities, story and sing along time and free books!  

Drop in.

  

 

 

FRIDAY 19 JUNE 

 

Longsight Family Hub, 1a Farrer Road, Longsight, M13 0QX 

  • Soft Play. Available all day between 9am – 3.30pm.  

To book a slot call 0161 248 1500. 

  • ESOL for Babies. 10am – 12pm. Practice English and make new friends.  

To book a place, call 0161 248 1500. 

  

 

Mount Road Family Hub, 18 Mount Road, Gorton, M18 7BG  

  • Sensory Room. Available all day between 9am – 4pm.  

To book a slot, call 0161 470 9285. 

 

  • Smokefree Pregnancy Service. 9am – 4pm. Specialist stop smoking support for expecting mothers. Appointments only.

For more information and/or to book, call 07971115482.

  

  

SATURDAY 20 JUNE 

From 10am – 1pm there will be Family Fun Days at the following parks:

Alexandra Park, Broadhurst Park, Clayton Park, Crowcroft Park, Crumpsall Park and Wythenshawe Park. 

(For more information on what’s on at each park CLICK HERE)