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Our Summer Safari is now open!
Andy Day, the iconic cBeebies presenter, launched our Summer Safari on the 23rd July!
The host of popular show Andy’s Adventures kicked off our spectacular safari with free workshops! Andy showcased his animal expertise by exploring the sounds of the wild, hosting an exciting animal dance party, and ended with story-time with his latest children’s book.
Hundreds of visitors throughout the day experienced a day full of Safari fun, receiving free Safari hats, and meeting our walking elephant Albert!
With our Safari now in full swing, visitors can meet safari animals, play in a giant sandpit, unwind on deckchairs and capture photos in a life-sized interactive safari jeep until 1st September.
You can also put your safari skills to the test on our interactive gaming screen by identifying animals trailing along our digital ceiling, immerse yourself in vast safari landscapes, or find Cappee, our capybara mascot, hidden amongst his jungle friends!
Check out some of the highlights of the day below!
Picture © Jason Lock Photography
Picture © Jason Lock Photography
Picture © Jason Lock Photography
Start Summer right with a visit to Printworks!
Explore Printworks this August to explore our new Summer Safari!
Adventure to Treetop Golf and Boom Battle Bar, with deals on games and drinks to get into the Summer spirit!
Find new lunch favourites at Wagamama for a great midweek meal, or find exclusive collectibles at Dave’s Hot Chicken with their new X-Men collaboration!
You can also catch all the latest blockbusters at VUE, including The Odyssey in exclusive 70mm IMAX screenings!
Find out more ⬇️
Explore our new Summer Safari!
This Summer, Printworks has transformed into a spectacular safari, featuring exciting activities and immersive on-screen content with fun for the whole family!
Across the summer, visitors can meet safari animals, play in a giant sandpit, unwind on deckchairs and capture photos in a life-sized interactive safari jeep.
You can also put your safari skills to the test on our interactive gaming screen by identifying animals trailing along our digital ceiling, immerse yourself in vast safari landscapes, or find Cappee, our capybara mascot, hidden amongst his jungle friends!
There’s so much to explore in our safari this Summer!
Big deals on days out at Boom Battle Bar!
Looking for family-friendly fun, an affordable day out or somewhere to escape the heat this summer? BOOM has you covered.
Challenge the family to Axe Throwing, Augmented Reality Darts, Shuffleboard, Crazier Golf and more. With games from just £5 per person, there’s never been a better time to get competitive.
Need Bank Holiday plans? Their Big Boom Weekender promises bottomless brunches, cocktail masterclasses and much more across the whole weekend!
New lunch time treats at Wagamama
Wagamama’s lunch time menu has evolved! Discover new lunch boxes and wrap for the first time ever, and for £10 or less!
Find new favourites from new items like their new Katsu Chicken wrap, or a Korean Chicken lunch box.
And you can still find their classic £14 lunch offers of a main and a drink from 11am until 3pm. There’s never been so much choice for a lunch time treat at Wagamama!
See more here!
Adventure to Treetop Golf with discounts on days out
Explore Treetop Golf‘s new family admission options for a family day out for less this summer. Whether you’re a family of 2, 3, 4 or 5, there’s never been a better time to round up your troop and head into the jungle.
Putted up an appetite? Little legends can refuel with any pizza and a drink for just £6.99 this summer. The perfect way to round off a jungle adventure together!
Feeling thirsty? Grab two cocktails for £15 or two mocktails for £10 at their Thirsty Toucan bar!
Book in now!
Find exciting X-Men collectibles at Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken has a new collaboration with Disney+ for the new series of X-Men ’97!
Order a Dave’s #4 – a slider and fries, or a 10 piece chicken bites with fries, and receive an X-Men collectible with your meal!
Find fan favourites including Wolverine and Cyclops, and celebrate the new season of the hit show with some mind-blowing chicken! Available while stocks last.
Take a look here!
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Explore our new Summer Safari!
This Summer, Printworks is transforming into a spectacular safari, featuring exciting activities and immersive on-screen content with fun for the whole family!
Join in with our launch event on 23rd July, where iconic cBeebies presenter Andy Day will be hosting free workshops in our safari zone! Known for his hit show Andy’s Adventures, Andy will be interactive elements and showcasing an array of safari knowledge to all.
Across the summer, visitors can meet life-size safari animals, play in a giant sandpit, unwind on deckchairs and capture photos in a life-sized safari jeep, featuring accessible space, interactive elements including a working horn, flashing lights and realistic engine sounds, ensuring all can join the fun.
You can also put your safari skills to the test with our quiz on our interactive gaming screen by identifying animals trailing along our digital ceiling, or find our Cappee our capybara mascot hidden amongst his jungle friends!
We’ve also got special Safari hats to give out on our launch day, grab one before they’re gone!
There’s so much to explore in our safari this Summer!
Workshops with cBeebies star Andy Day
On 23rd July, cBeebies presenter Andy Day will host three free interactive safari-themed workshops throughout the afternoon. Known for inspiring children’s curiosity about wildlife, nature and exploration bringing his trademark energy and educational storytelling to Printworks. We’ll also have a giant roaming elephant patrolling through Printworks for you to meet!
Each workshop will include:
Sounds in the Wild
Children will learn about the sounds of the safari through an interactive animal call challenge, guessing and recreating the noises of creatures found across the African wilderness.
Animal Dance Party
The fun continues with a high-energy dance session where children will stomp like elephants, bounce like monkeys and move like their favourite safari animals.
Storytime with Andy
The workshop will conclude with a relaxing story time session, where children can gather on beanbags and celebrate completing their safari adventure.
Start Summer right with a visit to Printworks!
Explore Printworks this July to find our new Summer Safari! And visit us on 23rd July for workshops with TV presenter Andy Day!
Find new favourite bites and flavours at Dave’s Hot Chicken and Wagamama, with new menu items to keep things spicy.
Adventure to Treetop Golf and Gameface, with deals on games for all ages to get into a competitive Summer spirit!
You can also catch all the latest blockbusters at VUE, including The Odyssey in exclusive 70mm IMAX screenings!
Find out more ⬇️
Explore our new Summer Safari!
This Summer, Printworks is transforming into a spectacular safari, featuring exciting activities and immersive on-screen content with fun for the whole family!
Join in with our launch event on 23rd July, where iconic cBeebies presenter Andy Day will be hosting workshops in our safari zone! Known for his hit show Andy’s Adventures, Andy will be interactive elements and showcasing an array of safari knowledge, free for all to attend and enjoy.
Across the summer, visitors can meet life-size safari animals, play in a giant sandpit, unwind on deckchairs and capture photos in a life-sized safari jeep.
You can also put your safari skills to the test on our interactive gaming screen by identifying animals trailing along our digital ceiling, or find Cappee, our capybara mascot, hidden amongst his jungle friends!
There’s so much to explore in our safari this Summer!
Try the spicy new Buldak collab at Wagamama!
Wagamama x buldak has landed, and their viral spice is here to set your senses alight!
Find two exclusive new dishes in collaboration with the viral Korean noodles: fiery wings smothered in buldak’s signature sauce, and a take on a korean classic: buldak bibimbap. stick your chopsticks in and stir things up!
Available now, why not book a table here?
Jump into the biggest movies at VUE
July is filled with fantastic films for everyone at VUE, with Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, the new IMAX sensation The Odyssey, and Moana!
On the 3rd and 4th July, you can join in with a Moana-themed karaoke booth to belt out your favourite Disney hits, and snap a photo at a Toy Story 5 themed photo opportunity!
The Odyssey will be screened in exclusive 70mm IMAX screenings, fully shot for IMAX for the biggest and best experience.
Book in to see them on the biggest screen here.
Get your game on this July with deals at Gameface!
Gameface has deals to get you into the competitive spirit this July, with deals on games for all ages.
Head to Manchester’s most exciting social gaming venue and compete with your friends and family on 10 tech enhanced house party style games, creating friendly competition and a chaotic energy!
Under 18s can play for as little as £9.95 (but must be accompanied by an adult!) and adults can play from £19.95!
Book your spot now!
Adventure to Treetop Golf with discounts on days out
Explore Treetop Golf‘s new family admission options for a family day out for less this summer. Whether you’re a family of 2, 3, 4 or 5, there’s never been a better time to round up your troop and head into the jungle.
Putted up an appetite? Little legends can refuel with any pizza and a drink for just £6.99 this summer. The perfect way to round off a jungle adventure together!
Feeling thirsty? Grab two cocktails for £15 or two mocktails for £10 at the Thirsty Toucan bar!
Book in now!
Get lost in the sauce with new saucy bites!
Dave’s Hot Chicken has added Saucy Bites to their menu of mind-blowing chicken!
Choose from 3 different flavours of their bite-sized delights, including Buffalo, BBQ, and Hot Honey!
Pair them alongside their iconic tenders, sides and sauces, including their hot honey dipping pots – available for a limited time!
Take a look here!
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July is filled with fantastic films for everyone at VUE, with Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, the new IMAX sensation The Odyssey, and Moana!
On the 3rd and 4th July, you can join in with a Moana-themed karaoke booth to belt out your favourite Disney hits, and snap a photo at a Toy Story 5 themed photo opportunity – free for all to enjoy!
The Odyssey will be screened in exclusive 70mm IMAX screenings, fully shot for IMAX for the biggest and best experience.
Book in to see them on the biggest screen here.
Keep cool in the heat at Big Licks!
Is the heatwave becoming too hot to handle?
Make a trip to Big Licks and find an array of ice cream to keep you cool!
Find an assortment of flavours to have in anything from tubs, cones, soft serves or sundaes!
Choose from your favourites or try something new, and keep cool!
Experience The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX screenings at VUE
Get ready for the biggest film of the summer when The Odyssey releases on 17th July at VUE with IMAX 70mm screenings!
The new film is shot entirely for IMAX® in 70mm film for the greatest quality and most immersive cinematic experience. VUE Printworks is one of only 3 exclusive locations in the UK with these screenings, and the only outside of London!
From the visionary director Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot using brand new IMAX® film technology.
You can also find exclusive themed collectible popcorn buckets available!
Book your places here!
Join us for a jam-packed June at Printworks!
Start off Summer with a visit to Printworks and join in with our Summer of Sport!
If you’re looking for new flavours – the new menu from Nando’s has new and returning favourites to try, or visit Dave’s Hot Chicken for a limited-time hot honey drip!
We’ve also got the perfect spots to watch the World Cup in the heart of Manchester – book in at Walkabout, Tank & Paddle and Tenpin to secure a spot to watch the biggest games!
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Our Summer of Sport kicks off!
Visit Printworks this June and get involved with our Summer of Sport!
Kicking off this June, we have 3 Saturdays filled with fun activities to get you into the sporty spirit!
On June 13th, 20th and 27th, our Pump Yard space will be filled with FREE activities, including inflatable football shoot outs, football darts and even more, which you can see here!
Along with new digital ceiling content to celebrate all things sporty, and showing our support for England this World Cup!
We’ll have creative content and an interactive activity to get involved in on our gaming screen – upload your photo to appear on our screen to be fitted out in and England shirt cheering on the Lions!
Find out more about our events here.
Watch the World Cup with us
Visit Printworks this June to kick off the World Cup, with matches shown live throughout the whole tournament at Tank & Paddle, Walkabout & Tenpin.
Treat yourself into a bottomless brunch to start with, and secure your spots for the biggest fixtures with great drinks and good times at Tank & Paddle and Walkabout
Or book into some bowling to unwind as you watch the big game at Tenpin!
Book your spaces now!
New and returning favourites at Nando’s
Need an extra excuse for a cheeky Nando’s? Probably not, but there is a new menu out now!
Find a mix of returning classics and brand new bites, including the returning Butterfly burger (with a fresh twist), new potato Rostinas, frozen cocktails and the limited-time Saka spicy sauce, back just in time for the World Cup!
Pop into Nando’s and try them today!
Try the new hot honey dip at Dave’s Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken has added a hot new flavour , a mouth-tingling sweet and spicy Hot Honey dip!
Pair it alongside their iconic tenders, and try some new flavour combinations fit for
It’s only available for a limited time, so don’t miss out and head there quick!
Students, enter our new art competition!
Are you an aspiring artist? Students aged 16 and over are invited to submit designs to bring the ocean to life on Europe’s largest digital ceiling.
One winner will have their work transformed into a breath-taking, immersive art experience, right in the heart of Manchester, and will also receive an iPad and Apple Pencil!
Entries are now open and close at midnight on 20th July.
Find out more here!
Jump into the biggest movies at VUE
June has fantastic films for all ages at VUE, with Toy Story 5, the latest Stephen Spielberg blockuster Disclosure Day, and Supergirl!
There are also UK-exclusive IMAX screenings of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, which you can find out more about here!
Book your tickets here.
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Watch the World Cup with us!
Visit Printworks this June to kick off the World Cup with places to watch right in the city centre of Manchester.
We’ll have matches shown live throughout the whole tournament at Walkabout & Tenpin, and book in to watch the England fixtures at Boom Battle Bar!
Treat yourself into a bottomless brunch to start with, and secure your spots for the biggest fixtures with great drinks and good times at Walkabout.
Or book into some bowling to unwind as you watch the big game at Tenpin!
We’ve also got fun sporty activities in our Summer of Sport, find out more here.
Don’t Forget to Tag @McrPrintworks
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Our Summer of Sport kicks off!
Starting this June, we’re celebrating all things sporty with FREE Saturday activities in our Pump Yard, along with interactive content on our digital ceiling!
We have 3 Saturdays filled with fun activities to get you into the sporty spirit, see below for more details!
We’ll also creative, eye-catching digital content on Europe’s largest digital screen to celebrate all things sporty, and showing our support for England this World Cup!
Join in with the fun with an interactive activity on our gaming screen – upload your photo to appear on our screen to be fitted out in and England shirt cheering on the Lions!
What’s on in the Pump Yard
Saturday 13th June:
- Football rodeo
- Subsoccer
- Table Football tables
Saturday 20th June:
- Subsoccer
- Football Darts
- Digital Graffiti screen – design your own football shirt!
Saturday 27th June:
- Inflatable Football Shootout
- Football Darts
- Football Rodeo