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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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Millgate Arts Centre

Oldham

Plays, films, concerts, dance shows, art exhibitions, community events and more take place at the Millgate Arts Centre. It has recently been refurbished and has up to date lighting and sound rigs.
Irish World Heritage Centre

Manchester

The Irish World Heritage Centre holds conferences and events and is a major hub for the Irish community in the northwest of England.
Donkeystone Brewery (Tours and Tastings)

Greenfield, OLDHAM

Welcome to Donkeystone Brewing Co, we are a new and exciting microbrewery producing craft ales in the hills of Saddleworth, creating great-tasting seasonal ales. Our creative yet tasteful ales have a distinctive, thirst-quenching vibe, with many new…
The Curry Mile

Manchester

Rusholme, Manchester
The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Bridgeford Street, Manchester

The Centre incorporates a studio theatre and a newly-built concert hall.
St Werburgh's Church

Warburton, Lymm

St Werburgh's is one of only 27 surviving timber-framed parish churches in England whose 1000 years of history are clearly refelcted in its building and fittings. The church is kept locked - contact 01925 752388 or 755676 to arrange opening.
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.
Black dog Ballroom - Dog Bowl

Manchester

Expect ball dispensers inspired by the brand’s own black dog, Bruce the Patterdale Terrier, gleaming wooden floors and fantastic food made with only the best local produce.
Gawsworth Hall

Macclesfield

Black and white, half timbered, fifteenth century hall, surrounded by well tended gardens and lakes.
National Railway Museum

York

Home to over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects.
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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