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Browse the hundreds of top Manchester attractions that offer great things to do for children and adults alike. A huge number of attractions in Manchester are free including Manchester Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, the Museum of Science and Industry, Imperial War Museum North, and the People's History Museum, as well as the fantastic National Football Museum. For something different, why not head to The Lowry at Salford Quays, home to three stunning theatres and galleries, or Knowsley Safari Park for an amazing Safari Drive. For a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture, The John Rylands Library is not to be missed. Grab a slice of the action at one of Manchester's world-famous football clubs, with a stadium tour at either Manchester United or Manchester City, or check out world-class cricket at Emirates Old Trafford.

Family friendly attractions are in abundance in Greater Manchester, with a number of museum and galleries offering things for the kids to do, or head into the great outdoors to one of the city region's parks and gardens, some of which offer impressive stately homes to admire. Immerse yourself in the heritage and history of Greater Manchester or try out a unique experience such as indoor skydiving or stepping back in time to see the old Stockport Air Raid shelters. Enjoy a boozy day on a brewery or distillery tour, or if you're heading to Greater Manchester as a group, check out these group-friendly attractions.

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Bury Sculpture Centre

Bury

Bury Sculpture Centre, in the town's cultural quarter brings some of the best in international art and culture to local audiences and visitors. Find out how you can virtually visit during lockdown....
Saddleworth Moor

Oldham

Saddleworth is traditionally typified as the view of wide open expanse of hill and moorland, in contrast to its past, Saddleworth's environment is now one of the attractions which draws city dwellers to breathe in its air.
Littleborough Coach House and Heritage Centre

Littleborough

A Grade 2 Listed building of architectural and historical interest within an important conservation area.
Manchester Buddhist Centre

Manchester

Teaching Buddhism and meditation in Manchester since 1977.
House of Raja's

Bolton

An award-winning Asian superstore featuring vibrant sarees, some hand-sewn, from all over the Far East and an extensive range of Asian food and cooking utensils.
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The British Music Experience: The Story of British Music

Liverpool

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The British Music Experience tells the story of British Music through costumes, instruments, performance and memorabilia from the Beatles and Bowie to Adele, Oasis and X Factor.
KickAir

Manchester

Kickair is the largest indoor activity park in the North West of England. It has an array of activities, including, exclusive rights to the Robokeeper, trampolines, climbing walls, soft play and much more.
Rochdale Parish Church, St Chads

Sparrow Hill, Rochdale

There has been a church on the hill overlooking Rochdale Town Centre for well over 1,000 years. Part of the present church tower have been dated back to Saxon times.
Party and Play Funhouse Ltd

Wingates Industrial Park, Bolton

The largest children’s indoor soft play centre in Bolton, and one of the largest in Greater Manchester.
A Mancunian Gothic Sunday School: St Matthew’s

Manchester

Constructed in the last few years of George IV’s reign (1820–30), this Sunday School building is representative of both a particularly pared-back form of late Georgian Gothic architecture and also Manchester as a region - says Dr Peter N. Lindfield.
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