Whats On in Salford Summer Holidays 2025
Keep the kids entertained this summer holidays 2025 with our guide to what’s on in Salford for families.
The school holidays mean six weeks to keep the kids busy. If you are looking for inspiration we have put together a full list of fun things to and what’s on across Salford for families over the summer.
We know that the holidays can prove to be expensive, however, we are lucky that there are lots of great free and cheap events going on in Salford this summer. Along with great ideas for big days out for when you want to treat the kids.
Summer at RHS Bridgewater Gardens
To be confirmed
RHS Bridgewater Gardens has lots of fun events on throughout the summer holidays with lots of family events in-store.
From the chance to take part in a Shaun The Sheep-themed trail, enjoy a fun story, make your own model and lots more.
Booking is required for some activities.
More details and how to book >>> Summer Holidays at RHS Bridgewater Gardens
Guess How Much I Love You – A Garden Adventure, RHS Bridgewater
Ongoing to 31st December 2025
Bringing the beautiful story and illustrations to the Bridgewater gardens, RHS has partnered with Walker Books for the 30th-anniversary celebration ofGuess How Much I Love You™ by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.
Go on a Garden Adventure trail following Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare around the garden.
More >>> Guess How Much I Love You – A Garden Adventure, RHS Bridgewater
20 Summer Activities at Ordsall Hall, Salford
To be confirmed
Free to £3.00
Ordsall Hall has lots planned for families over the summer holidays. From a fun trail, crafts, cooking sessions and lots more.
Here is what they have in-store:
- Let’s Explore Bookmark Trail – Ongoing
- Design a Tudor Monogram – 29th July 2024
- Make A Tudor Purse – 30th July 2024
- Sleepy Foods Oven Baking – 31st July 2024
- In The Clay Garden – 1st August 2024
- Tudor Writing – 5th August 2024
- Tudor Outdoor Fun – 6th August 2024
- Summer Harvest Sleepy Dream Catches – 7th August 2024
- In The Garden Wild Crowns – 8th August 2024
- Storywalk – 12th August 2024
- Paper Plate Crafts – 13th August 2024
- Sleepy Food Oven Baking – 14th August 2024
- Den Building – 15th August 2024
- Make A Beeswax Candle – 19th August 2024
- Jester Crafts – 20th August 2024
- Story Telling Discs – 21st August 2024
- Teddy Bears Picnic – 22nd August 2024
- Make A Tudor Rose – 27th August 2024
- Mini Looms – 28th August 2024
- Bug Hunt – 29th August 2024
Read More >>> Summer Activities at Ordsall Hall
Free Summer Fun at Kargo MKT, Quayside
Sunday 27th July to Sunday 18th August 2025
Kargo MKT will be hosting a whole host of fun events for kids and families over the summer holidays.
Salford’s very own food hall features 19 independent food vendors and is located in the Quayside shopping area.
The events include:
- Sunday 27th July, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm – Mini Disco with the Princess With The Red Rose
- Sunday 3rd August, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm –Mini Disco with the Mermaid Princess
- Sunday 17th August, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm – Mini Disco with the Sleeping Princess
All the sessions are free but booking is required.
Read More >>> Free Summer Fun at Kargo MKT
Kargo On The Docks Summer Activities, Media City
Saturday 2nd to Thursday 14th August 2025
- Paint On The Docks, 2nd August 2025, 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm – Decorate large canvasses and cubes, and watch live artists
- Kids Petting Zoo, 5th August 2025, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm – Kids can enjoy a fun petting zoo with a variety of animals
- The Movie Jukebox Moana, 14th August 2025, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm – Watch a Sing-along Moana movie with a Moana meet and greet.
Read More >>> Kargo On The Docks Summer Activities, Salford Quays
Playstreets Salford
Free
To be confirmed
Salford’s Community Leisure’s holiday activities are back with Playstreets aimed at 5 to 11-year-olds.
The sessions are all free and feature fun activities such as multi-sports, dance, swimming, arts, and crafts and lots more!
They will be running at the following locations and booking in advance is required :
- The Castle Community Centre, Eccles – 12th to 22nd August.
- The Den, Walkden – Fridays from 2nd to 23rd August.
- Brookhouse Community Centre, Eccles – Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6th to 21st August.
- Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC, Cadishead – Mondays from 5th to 19th August.
- Westwood Community Centre, Westwood Community Centre, Eccles – Thursdays from 1st to 22nd August.
- The Valley Community Centre, Swinton Fridays from 2nd to 30th August
- Wharton & Clegg’s Lane Church & Community Centre, Little Hulton – Wednesdays from 31st July to 21st August.
Read More >>> Salford Playstreets
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