With the summer holidays fast approaching parents may find themselves looking for some budget-friendly activities that can keep their children occupied during their six-week break from school. Many families will be looking for some cheap staycations, or things to do in their local area, and there's one place in Manchester that fits the bill coming in at number four on the list of the UK's best free family-friendly attractions, collated by Village Hotels . The experts have analysed Tripadvisor reviews to find the UK’s free family-friendly attractions with the highest percentage of 5-star ratings, with Manchester's John Rylands Library making the top five.
Visitors have labelled the library as being 'Hogwarts-like' (Image: Getty Images) The stunning neo-Gothic library, right in the middle of Deansgate, is home to one of the UK’s most unique collections of books and manuscripts. The library is free to enter, with no booking required until 14 August. Following this date a new system will be in place with visitors advised to book in advance - although entry will remain free.
Taking to TripAdvisor after their visit, one person said: "My daughter told me it was like Hogwarts. She wasn't wrong!" While another added: "Great place to visit with children. Our seven year old son got to solve a mystery and then got a reward.
" The stunning library is free to enter (Image: Getty Images) A third said: "This beautiful library that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, the uniqu.