Attractions

Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

Nature ReserveOnce part of the Alkrington Hall estate, this area of mature woodland provides an ideal habitat for wide ranging flora and fauna.

Animal World

Municipal Park

Animal World is home to a variety of animals from farm animals to chipmunks and wildfowl to exotic birds. Moss Bank Park also has other attractions including a children’s play area, model railway, children's rides and tennis courts.

Ashworth and Roch Valleys

Parkland / Woodland GardenWooded river valleys with hillside views. Guided walk leaflet available from Rochdale Tourist Information Centre

Astley Green Colliery Museum

Historic SiteThe site of a fully operational mine until 30 years ago, Astley Green Colliery has now been restored. See Europe's largest steam winding engine, the magnificent engine house and outdoor displays of industrial artefacts.

Bank Top Brewery

BreweryCome along for a full explanation of the brewing process with sampling of our award-winning beers. Tours are available by arrangement only.

Barrow Bridge Village

Parkland / Woodland GardenTake a stroll around this former industrial village to admire the former homes of mill workers and the stream once used to power waterwheels.

Borsdane Wood

Nature ReserveBorsdane Wood was Wigan’s first Local Nature Reserve. Get away from it all; surrounded by birdsong and enveloped in woodland perfumes, it’s the perfect place to let your heart rate drop and your stride shorten.

Bramall Hall

Historic House / PalaceThis magical Tudor manor house is set in 60 acres of parkland with lakes, woods and gardens. The house contains 16thC wall paintings, Elizabethan fine plaster ceilings, Victorian kitchens and servants' quarters.

Bridgewater Canal

MarinaThe Bridgewater Canal is part of the Cheshire comprising seven canals totaling about 100 miles of lock free boating and is a vital link for cruising between the Southern and Northern national canal networks

Broadfield Park

Botanic GardenRochdale's town centre park, the oldest in the Borough, is of great historic interest and contains the statue of John Bright MP. Of considerable landscape beauty and charm with significant views of the area.

Brownhill Countryside Centre

Nature ReserveDramatic Pennine scenery Surround the centre which is situated in the heart of Saddleworth. There is a picnic area and nature garden, information and advice available from the centre as well as changing exhibitions.

Burrs Activity Centre

Leisure / Swimming PoolActivity 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

Burrs Country Park

Picnic SiteCountry Park offering riverside walks and canoeing and activity centre.

Chat Moss

Parkland / Woodland GardenChat Moss comprises some 30% of Salford. Within its 2750 hectares, it comprises the largest area of Grade 1 and 2 farmland in Greater Manchester and contains the largest block of semi natural woodland in Greater Manchester.

Clifton Country Park

Parkland / Woodland Garden

Clifton Country Park Local Nature Reserve is approximately 48 hectares of scenic urban fringe countryside in Salford, with woods, meadows, ponds and a lake to explore and remnants of the city's industrial past to discover.