See over 40 original illustrations from Lauren's award-winning books.
Explore playhouses which bring Lauren's books to life.
Make meals from incredibly rare delicacies like green drops in Charlie and Lola's kitchen.
Dress up in Charlie and Lola's favourite outfits, including Lola's very best alligator suit.
And have an exclusive first peek at Lauren's latest book.
Come and see us on Tuesday - Sunday
and Bank Holiday Monday - 25 August
10am - 5pm.
Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
Manchester Art Gallery is in the heart of Manchester city centre and is easily accessible by Metrolink tram, train and bus.
For more information including city centre parking, see how to get here.
From sausages with cloud fluff and green drops to spaghetti with moonsquirter sauce, the cafe's serving a range of Charlie and Lola inspired dishes. For lighter refreshments, try Lola's favourite pink milk with one of our delicious cookies.
See offers for details of special meal deals and downloadable vouchers.
We're sorry but we don't have a picnic space in the gallery.
If you'd like to bring your own packed lunches, Piccadilly Gardens and Albert Square are a short walk from the gallery and have benches and grassy areas where you can sit and eat your own food. Ask our staff if you'd like directions.
There's a buggy park on the second floor, adjacent to the exhibition.
Disabled parking is on Princess Street and Nicholas Street (about 50 metres from the gallery entrance).
Toilets are accessible throughout the building and lifts serve all floors.
For more information about access, see our access statement.
Press Release
A full Press release is available here.
Exhibition tour
After September 2008, Greendrops and Moonsquirters goes on a national tour.
And, if you liked this...
...then why not pop over to the Imperial War Museum North's Horrible Histories™ Exhibition:
Imperial War Museum North presents an unmissable family friendly exhibition, based on Frightful First World War, one of the most popular books in the Horrible Histories™ series.
