NCA Easter outdoor activities

Type:Single day
Ages:8 - 16
Multiple dates: 7th - 17th April 2026
Location:Philips Park Whitefield M45 7QJ Manchester
From our base at The Barn Countryside Centre in Philips Park, Whitefield (M45 7QJ) we are able to offer the following activities:

- Supervised cycle rides around Philips and Drinkwater Parks
- Nature walks
- Basic maintenance training (how to fix a puncture and clean a bike etc)
- Orienteering
- Arts and Craft
- Nutritional education

For the more advanced rider:

- Ride the MTB trails in Philips Park
- Cycle skills loop
- Ride on more challenging, off road, terrain in the surrounding parks.

All activities led by appropriately qualified instructors who hold an enhanced DBS and are first aid qualified and safeguarding trained.

All equipment provided by NCA, though children are welcome to bring there own cycle and helmet should they so wish. PLEASE NOTE: a helmet must be worn for all cycling activities.

To attend this event children MUST be able to ride a bike.

Activity dates

Tuesday 7th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
Spaces left:12

Wednesday 8th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Thursday 9th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
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Friday 10th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
Spaces left:14

Monday 13th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
Spaces left:17

Tuesday 14th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
Spaces left:17

Wednesday 15th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
Spaces left:17

Thursday 16th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
Spaces left:17

Friday 17th April 2026

Start time:9:30 am
End time:3:30 pm
Spaces left:18