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...

After baby number two, my body was definitely in need of a MOT but having had a Caesarean, I was concerned not to push it too quickly; friends recommended Mums on Mats. This is a post-natal class which works on toning and strengthening your whole body, with particular attention given to regaining yo...

The Manchester Art Gallery was short-listed for the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award in 2008. The gallery itself is of course stuffed with fabulous paintings by artists such as Adolphe Valette and Lowry, and while you're trying to check out the masterpieces there's a few dressing up clo...