Set in a converted Victorian church with a beautiful garden, you've got to check out Glo Family! This unique centre in Cheadle has a café, sensory room, toddler play area, exercise studio and consulting rooms all under one roof. Classes on offer include Pyjama Drama, Twirling Ballerinas and R...

Situated within a parade of shops in Failsworth, this centre is essentially half-café and half-soft play. The soft play section I’d say is more aimed at the younger end of the market. Set out over two levels, it’s quite small in comparison to others, but our little ones found enoug...

After reading the rave review in last year’s Babies in the City, I couldn’t wait to try out Manchester’s very own noodle chain – Tampopo. It didn’t disappoint. We went on a Satur- day for lunch and though busy, we got a lovely welcome and thankfully a table too! Crayons...