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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. 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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Anson Engine Museum

Stockport

As featured on TV, this multi award winning museum in the Cheshire Peak District has a great deal to offer visitors.
Ashworth and Roch Valleys

Heywood, Rochdale

Spectacular views are available in the wooded river valleys and hillside areas around the Ashworth Valley.
Close Park

Bury

Close Park is a public park located approximately 3 miles from Bury town centre and 1 mile from Radcliffe town centre. The park has a bowling green, football pitches, outdoor gym equipment, children's play area.
The Rising Sun

Manchester

The Rising Sun is a traditional pub hidden away down a Deansgate side street.
Newton Hall

Hyde

A fascinating 14th Century cruck-framed building which enables the visitor to see exactly how a medieval timber-framed building was constructed.
Werneth Low Country Park and Lower Higham Visitor Centre

Gee Cross

A visitor centre featuring exhibitions on local history, landscape and environmental management.
Bury Sculpture Centre REOPENS 18 MAY 21

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.
Armitage Centre

Fallowfield, Manchester

The University of Manchester's Armitage Site offers numerous options in sport, health and fitness and is ideally located in the heart of Fallowfield's vibrant student community.
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.
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.

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