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...

The Dragon Miniature Railway is located at a garden centre in Marple. There, just by the side of the car park, you'll find a little station with two trains (one diesel and one steam) running alternately on a half-mile track. For 70p each you'll be taken through a tunnel, alongside a river, via eccen...

The Fire Museum is a treasure trove of old fire engines, photographs and uniforms. Laid out as a Victorian street scene, it's aimed at slightly older children, but there's still loads to look at, and never underestimate the appeal of a big red fire engine to a small child. Whilst you aren't really a...