Attractions in Manchester

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. For something different, why not head to The Lowry at Salford Quays, home to three stunning theatres and galleries, the fantastic National Football Museum, 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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Debdale Outdoor Centre

Manchester

Enjoy an exciting range of activities for all ages and abilities.
Trencherfield Mill Engine

Wigan

Trencherfield Mill Steam Engine is one of the largest and finest working examples of its type. Built 100 years ago, this mammoth metal powerhouse was regarded as a feat of industrial engineering.
Middleton Memorial Gardens

Middleton

Middleton Memorial Gardens is a Grade 2 listed conservation area. Regular memorial events are held here.
Three Sisters Racing Circuit

Wigan

Kart, car and motorcycle racing circuit offering not only spectator events but the opportunity for customers to drive racing cars and pro-karts.
Brownhill Countryside Centre

Oldham

Dramatic 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.
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.
Wait! What? St Philips, Salford, is a Gothic building? Never!

The eleventh instalment as part of an ongoing series for Haunt Manchester by Dr Peter N. Lindfield FSA, exploring Greater Manchester’s Gothic architecture and hidden heritage.

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