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A purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre, film and books.
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Emirates Old Trafford

Emirates Old Trafford, the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, has a distinguished tradition of hosting international and domestic cricket, with 2017 expected to be the biggest summer of cricket yet!
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Clue HQ

Clue HQ – Manchester is a live “escape the room” game. You find yourself in a room with 60 minutes to escape. It’s up to you to find clues, keys and codes and solve puzzles and riddles with your team, in order to break out and escape.
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Sightseeing Manchester

Discover Manchester with a 90 minute bus tour. The 15 stop hop-on hop-off tour takes you to Manchester’s key sights and runs every day apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Years Day.
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Chester Zoo

With 125 acres to explore, there are over 20,00 wonderful animals at the award winning Chester Zoo - voted one of the top zoos in the world and the UK's number one charity zoo.
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Museum of Science and Industry (MSI)

From the first steam-powered mill and microcomputer to the pioneering work conducted in our universities today, innovation is the city's lifeblood.
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Treetop Manchester

Treetop Manchester is a woodland adventure like no other. Set in the beautiful woodland of Heaton Park, visitors can adventure in the high trees at Treetop Nets and Treetop Trek. Open all year round, they provide a unique environment for families to be active outdoors and have fun together.
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Things To See & Do in Manchester

Whether you’re seeking culture, nightlife, history, or just good fun, there are plenty of things to do in Manchester.

Be absorbed by the beautiful attractions such as the gothic architecture at John Rylands Library and Manchester Cathedral; take in fine art at Manchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth; discover history, old and new, at Manchester Museum and the Imperial War Museum North; see contemporary arts redifined at HOME; or even learn to ski at Chill Factore.

Of course Manchester is synonymous with football: it’s written in our DNA. So make some time tour of the grounds of Manchester United and Manchester City, and discover the social history of the beautiful game at the National Football Museum.

For those who enjoy getting active, a short journey from the city centre provides access to beautiful walks within Greater Manchester, such as Hollingworth Lake, Heaton Park, Sale Water Park and Haigh Hall.

And if you need to keep the kids entertained, there’s plenty on offer. The Museum of Science and Industry, Play Factore and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre are great fun for all the family.

Manchester is renowned for its entertainment, with a plethora of cinemas, theatre and legendary clubs for great night-time amusement. There are many opportunities to go sightseeing in Greater Manchester, with a number of walking tours, bus and taxi tours such as the hop-on hop-off Sightseeing Manchester.

As the Gateway to the North, its easy to expand your Manchester visit even further with a trip to the beautiful countryside, including the Lake District and the Peak District, and cosmopolitan cities such as Chester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and York.

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The Trafford Centre

Manchester

As much a theme park as it is a shopping centre
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125 reviews
Band on the Wall

Manchester

Legendary, pioneering music venue.
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2243 reviews
Blue Planet Aquarium

Ellesmere Port

Home to over 100 living displays and one of Europe's largest collection of sharks, Blue Planet Aquarium is an awesome attraction.
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2563 reviews
The Lowry

Salford

A spectacular home to entertainment and the arts.
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764 reviews
The Whitworth

Manchester

Manchester's gallery in the park
Great Northern Warehouse

Manchester

Manchester's exciting leisure and shopping experience including a 16 screen cinema.
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2463 reviews
IWM North

The Quays, Manchester

IWM North is about people and their stories, about how lives have been and still are shaped by war and conflict.
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1985 reviews
Manchester Museum

Manchester

Lots of amazing sights from the natural world and different cultures.
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3108 reviews
National Football Museum

Cathedral Gardens, Manchester

Whether you’re a die hard football fan, planning a visit with your family or on a weekend break to the great city of Manchester, enjoy a visit to the world's biggest and best football museum.
The Stoller Hall

Manchester

A superb new performance space for Manchester
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5520 reviews
Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

Manchester

Go behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
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2216 reviews
Knowsley Safari

Prescot

Kick off the day with a tour of the 550 acre Safari Drive and get acquainted with over 700 wild animals, from baboons to camels, wildebeest to tigers, all from the comfort of a vehicle.
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2247 reviews
Manchester Arena

Manchester

Europe's largest and most impressive indoor concert venue.
Manchester Sightseeing Tours

Are you wondering what to do in Manchester? Whether you’re planning to visit Manchester or you’re already here and looking for things to do, GreatDays offer a great choice of activities that are sure to give you a truly memorable experience.
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321 reviews
Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium

Manchester

Visit 'the dogs' for a night out with a difference. Greyhound Stadium incorporating a 400-cover restaurant, 2 executive suites, 6 licensed bars and 2 fast food outlets.
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191 reviews
Manchester Central

Manchester

Manchester Central is an award winning, globally renowned venue in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
The Crystal Maze Live Experience

Lower Byrom Street, Manchester

In the 90’s, The Crystal Maze was one of the UK’s favourite television shows. Now it’s your turn to be the star of the show.
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26 reviews
Sightseeing Manchester

Discover Manchester with a 90 minute bus tour. The 15 stop hop-on hop-off tour takes you to Manchester’s key sights and runs every day apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Years Day.
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1540 reviews
Chill Factore

Manchester

The UK's most authentic indoor ski resort, complete with real snow and a welcoming atmosphere.
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4500 reviews
The John Rylands Library

Manchester

A late-Victorian, neo-Gothic masterpiece
EventCity

Urmston, Manchester

Manchester's biggest and most flexible event venue. EventCity is the second largest venue outside of London with a total of 28,000 sq m of space.

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