Sensational summer fun for all the family

A wide variety of exciting activities and events have been lined up across the summer in Tameside, including Family Fun Days, Summer Theatre sessions and story-themed walks. 

Teams across Tameside Council have put together a jam-packed programme featuring loads of fantastic events and fun activities, with many of them being free of charge.

Ranging from historical activities, creative arts sessions and cultural events, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the coming summer holidays. There will also be lots of one-of-a-kind sessions, where residents and visitors can try something new and tap into their creative side.

Activities are being held all over the borough, in key event spaces, attractions, community venues including Family Hubs, libraries and local parks.

Portland Basin Museum will be celebrating the August Bank Holiday (Monday 25 August, 11am-3pm) with a welcoming Family Jamboree. It is set to be a brilliant day of free performances and activities Including live music performances, circus skills and puppet shows.

The seaside will also be arriving in Stalybridge with the arrival of a family-friendly pop-up beach which will be the Civic for a week (17-23 Aug). It will bring with it some amazing activities for kids, with puppet workshops, dancing, games and seaside themed crafts.

Popular themed Make, Do and Play creative sessions, will also be held at Portland Basin, every Tuesday (from 29 July - 28 August) and select Thursdays.

Summer Theatre Sessions will be held to bring a vibrant lineup of interactive performances to parks and venues, including Puppet Adventures and Time Travelling Tales.

Portland Basin Museum will be hosting a ‘Victory!’, which is a Second World War themed event, on 30 July, for all the family to come along. There will also be an ‘Our Museum Day’ on 7 August.

Each of Tameside’s Family Hubs will be hosting Family Fun Days where everybody is welcome, 1pm-4pm:

• Monday 28 July - Hyde Family Hub (South)
• Monday 4 August - Ridge Hill Family Hub (East)
• Wednesday 13 August - Greenside Family Hub (West) 
• Thursday 14 August - St Peters Family Hub (North)

Tameside Council Executive Member for Lifelong Learning and Culture Cllr Leanne Feeley said: “There is just so much happening over the summer holidays, and we want as many residents as possible to make the most of the brilliant activities and events on offer across all our venues and attractions.

“The variety is huge, so there really is something for everyone. Our teams work hard to put together a varied programme, creating and hosting events, so join us this summer, to try something new or just do something you enjoy in Tameside!”

There is so much more in the programme to get involved in, for more information see https://www.intameside.co.uk/