Universally Manchester Festival Family Events

Our free family-friendly festival is a great day out with hands-on science experiments, creative sessions, inspiring talks and performances!

With over 80 interactive stalls there’s something for everyone! From poetry to physics, music to medicine and computing to creative writing, there’s loads to discover and do – with activities on offer for all ages.

Uncover the mysteries of the human body from top to toe as we take a closer look at our hands, hearts and minds. Step into a world of virtual reality and play with our robot friends. Learn the art of calligraphy and get crafty as we explore what makes each of us special and different.

Together we’ll explore what makes for a greener, healthier and fairer world for everyone.

Take part in our Bee Curious programme of engaging talks and performances – Dr Eamonn Kerins takes us out of this world with a Jodrell Bank Alien; Sens Sagna and Dr Anita Greenhill will immerse you in the Rhythm of Life with thrilling drums and uplifting dance, and Manchester-based poet, Rebecca Hurst, will help you find the joy in the everyday.

You can unleash your inner artist by trying your hand at our very own street art trail. There’ll be a series of free drop-in workshops throughout the day, so get creative with sprays and stencils.

Pop along to our university community allotment, make your own seed ball to take home, and find out how biodiversity helps to keep our air healthy.

And then there’s our ever-popular Flash Bang Show where you can expect fantastic colour changes, flashes and the occasional bang - get ready to hold on to your hats!

Our Universally Manchester Festival is taking place on our Oxford Road campus and is free and open to everyone.

Hotels near University Place, The University of Manchester

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Manchester City Apartment M1

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Situated in Manchester, Manchester City Apartment M1 offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The unit is 400 metres from The Palace Theatre. The unit is equipped with a kitchen.

Postcode: M1 5GF
Distance from University Place, The University of Manchester:
0.5 miles

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APG Aparthotel B8 &

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APG Aparthotel B8 & B9 offers accommodation in Manchester. The Palace Theatre is 300 metres from the property. Free WiFi is available .

Postcode: M1 5BY
Distance from University Place, The University of Manchester:
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Macdonald Manchester Hotel &

ROOMS FROM£77

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Just 150 metres from Manchester Piccadilly Station, the Macdonald Manchester Hotel has an award-winning restaurant, which serves fresh, seasonal produce. The property was awarded Best Luxury Hotel in Manchester from the Eat Drink and Awards 2015..

Postcode: M1 2PG
Distance from University Place, The University of Manchester:
0.5 miles

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The Palace Hotel

ROOMS FROM£69

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Set in the heart of Manchesters vibrant city centre, the grand Palace Hotel offers stylish, modern rooms just a minutes walk from Oxford Road Rail Station and The Palace Theatre. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel..

Postcode: M60 7HA
Distance from University Place, The University of Manchester:
0.5 miles

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Beautiful City Centre Apartment

ROOMS FROM£300

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Located in central Manchester, the Beautiful City Centre Apartment offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. Famous Canal Street is just 300 metres away and Manchester Oxford Road Railway Station is a 5-minute walk away..

Postcode: M1 6LQ
Distance from University Place, The University of Manchester:
0.6 miles

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Whitworth

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Set in Manchester, this apartment is 200 metres from The Palace Theatre. The unit is 300 metres from Canal Street. The kitchen is fitted with an oven and a microwave, as well as a kettle.

Postcode: M1 6LQ
Distance from University Place, The University of Manchester:
0.6 miles

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