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Manchester Sport

Football might be our biggest export, but cycling, cricket and squash (to name a few!) are in Manchester's blood just as much as the ‘beautiful game’.

    • Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre

      Hollingworth Lake Country Park and Visitor Centre

      Nature ReserveIn Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport". The Visitor Centre houses permanent interactive displays, temporary exhibitions, slide shows, information and a sales counter.

    • Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

      Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

      Family FriendlyThe official museum and tour of Old Trafford offers every football fan a unique insight into Manchester United Football Club and a fantastic day out.

    • Go Ape! Rivington

      Go Ape! Rivington

      Family FriendlyAre you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through the trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer's yes, then you're ready to Go Ape!

    • Queen's Park

      Queen's Park

      Family FriendlyOriginally presented to the people of Heywood by Queen Victoria in 1879, this Grade 2 Listed park is of major landscape and historical importance.

    • Manchester City Experience

      Manchester City Experience

      Family FriendlyDiscover the secrets of a spectacular stadium and the story of a much-loved football club

    • Manchester Aquatics Centre

      Manchester Aquatics Centre

      Sporting EventBuilt for the 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester Aquatics Centre is home to two 50-metre swimming pools and a specialist diving pool that can also be used for water polo. There is also a fitness studio, workout studio and a health suite.

    • Leigh Sports Village

      Leigh Sports Village

      Sporting EventLeigh Sports Village is one of the finest hubs of sports, recreational and educational facilities in the Northwest. Home to a 10,000+ seat stadium, Leigh Indoor Sports and Swimming Centre, Harriers Athletics Stadium and a 135-bedroom hotel.

    • City of Manchester Stadium

      City of Manchester Stadium

      Sports GroundThe City of Manchester Stadium, proud home of Manchester City Football Club and host to the 2008 UEFA Cup Final. The Stadium itself also offers fantastic opportunities for conferences and events.

    • Burrs Activity Centre

      Burrs Activity Centre

      Family FriendlyActivity centre based in Burrs Country Park offering a range of outddoor activities including kayaking, raft building and orienteering. Courses for individuals and groups. Pre-booking required

    • Manchester Velodrome

      Manchester Velodrome

      Sports GroundThe Manchester Velodrome is the National Cycling Centre, Britain's primary indoor Olympic cycle track and widely regarded as one of the World's finest and fastest board tracks.