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SUMMARY:"Twilight Tales" Family-Friendly Festive Experience
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go for a visit to this all-new festive experience at Mayfield Park / Freight Island! Join us for a walk around the park and step into “a brand-new\, family-friendly experience filled with light\, play\, and a touch of magic” at the Twilight Tales. \n\nExplore festive light installations and themed zones\, including: \nThe Icicle Cave\, filled with twinkling frost \nThe Spirograph Tunnel\, weaving webs of light \nThe Mirrorball Cave\, a dazzling corridor of reflections \nThe Twilight Express and North Pole Playground \nPlus\, enjoy free face painting\, marshmallow toasting\, and festive treats. \n\n\nA member of the MPCF team will welcome you at the entrance between 6:45 to 7:15pm.\nEntrance timings are strict but\, once inside\, you can stay for as long as you like.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTES: \n\nThe tickets that you will receive via Eventbrite are NOT the official Twilight Tales tickets. We will email you the official tickets once your application is approved.\nYou are responsible for your own children’s safety throughout the session.\nAs part of the SEND Community Offer\, this event is exclusively for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) who live in the city of Manchester.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions:\nPlease use the toggles below or visit this external webpage to read some FAQs about Twilight Tales. \n.fusion-accordian  #accordion-41223-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-41223-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 9px; width: 9px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-41223-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-41223-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-41223-1 .panel-title a:hover\, #accordion-41223-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-41223-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box\,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-41223-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #0fd45a!important;border-color: #0fd45a!important;}Is this an exclusive booking?\nWhile we have booked plenty of tickets to help ensure that many attendees for this time slot (7pm start time) are families of children and young people with SEND\, please note that this is NOT an exclusive booking for our families. \nHowever\, the park and the trail are quite accessible from our experience\, so we hope that everyone enjoys the session nonetheless. 🙂 \nIs the venue accessible for wheelchair users and those with mobility needs?\n\nYes. The event is held at Freight Island\, which is wheelchair accessible. Some pathways feature uneven terrain due to outdoor conditions\, but all main areas are accessible.\n\nAre accessible toilets available?\nYes. Accessible toilet facilities are available on-site within Freight Island and near the main event area. \nAre there loud sounds and lighting effects?\nSensory Warning: This exhibit contains strobe lighting effects & sudden loud noises. \nHow do I get there?\nNote Re: the Entrance: \nThe Twilight Trail has ONLY one entrance. The address is Freight Island\, 11 Baring St\, Manchester M1 2PZ \nThere is NO ENTRANCE OR EXIT from/to Hoyle Street. \nThe What3words address for Escape to Freight Island is slump.loyal.clerk. \nGetting There by Car \nEnter into your Sat Nav: M1 2PZ – 11 Baring Street Manchester. The quickest route will then be selected. \nParking \nLimited parking is available nearby at Mayfield Car Park and other city centre locations. We encourage visitors to use public transport\, with Manchester Piccadilly just a short walk away. \nGetting There by Train / Tram  \nThe nearest train station is Piccadilly Station and Mayfield Park/ Freight Island is a short 2-minute walk away. \nWhat is Twilight Tales?\n\n“TWILIGHT TALES: AN ALL-NEW FESTIVE EXPERIENCE AT FREIGHT ISLAND \n\n\n\nFrom 13th November to 23rd December\, step into a brand-new\, family-friendly experience filled with light\, play\, and a touch of magic.\nStep into glowing tunnels\, shimmering caves\, and the Mayfield Park playground.\nEnjoy free face painting and marshmallow toasting under twinkling lights\, with the scent of mulled wine and hot chocolate in the air.\nFinish your experience with a FREE KIDS’ MEAL at Freight Island when an adult’s main is purchased.*” \n\n\n\n\nIs Twilight Tales suitable for children?\nAbsolutely! Twilight Tales is designed for families\, with interactive zones and play spaces perfect for little adventurers. \nHow long does it take to experience Twilight Tales?\nIt takes approximately 30 mins to walk around the light show but you are welcome to enjoy it at your own pace. \nGuests are welcome to stay as long as they wish. \nCan I bring my own food and drink?\nUnfortunately\, food and drink are not permitted in the venue. \nThere are a number of stalls including hot chocolate\, mulled wine\, and festive treats from Freight Island’s vendors. You can also go a visit any of the traders within Freight Island. \nWhat is the Free Kids Meal Deal?\nFor every child or family Twilight Tales ticket that’s bought\, you can get one free Kids meal per child with every Adults meal purchased. You must have a valid Kids or Family Twilight Tales ticket to be scanned at the vendor within Freight Island when ordering. All food orders must be placed with the food vendor and not via QR ordering. All rights reserved. Child tickets includes one free kids meal offer at Freight Island\, and a Family ticket includes 2x free kids meal offers. \nWhat should I wear?\n\nThe Twilight Trail takes place outdoors and you may need to queue on busy days. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear for winter weather.\n\nThe organisers reserve the right to refuse inappropriately clothed patrons’ access.\n\n.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:2px;}Apply for tickets (subject to approval)Acknowledgements:\nMuch thanks to Manchester City Council’s SEND Local Offer for making this possible. #SENDCommunityOffer \n \nWhat to Expect:\nHere are some photos and videos from previous years. (Twilight Trail version) \nFurther down\, you will see some promo materials from the organisers for this year’s version of the experience. \nSorry\, your browser doesn't support embedded videos.Image Source: Twilight Tales’ official website \n.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:2px;}Apply for tickets (subject to approval)\n
URL:https://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/twilight-tales-family-friendly-festive-experience-2025a/
LOCATION:Freight Island\, Freight Island\, 11 Baring Street\, Manchester\, M1 2PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Fun
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