Explore Bury

Just north of Manchester, the borough of Bury is a great combination of award winning attractions, excellent food and drink and excellent shopping opportunities.

In Bury town centre you can head to Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre and immerse yourself in some of the best international and local art, or spend an evening at The Met which, having reopened after a multi-million pound refurbishment, offers a fantastic programme of touring theatre and music.

You’ll find plenty of places where you can delve into Bury’s past. Discover amazing stories at the award-winning Fusilier Museum, or step aboard the beautifully restored East Lancashire Railway and be transported back to the age of steam. Enjoy a ‘Day Out with Thomas’, a heritage rail ale trail or sit back and relax on a stylish diner train as you travel through beautiful the Irwell Valley.

Bury’s great outdoors includes Burrs Country Park, with its activity centre and riverside walks, and Prestwich Forest Park with its popular mountain bike routes. Just outside Ramsbottom, Holcombe Hill offers spectacular views across Greater Manchester; which are even better if you climb to the top of Peel Tower! Across the borough there are plenty of trails and footpaths linking Bury’s stunning open spaces so you can choose a leisurely stroll, or a ten mile hike!

For shopping try Bury Market, with over 350 stalls it’s buzzing with atmosphere, packed with bargains and has some of the best local produce around, including of o course the famous Bury Black Pudding. You’ll find high street names in The Rock and Mill Gate shopping centres, while Ramsbottom and Prestwich are the places to go for specialists and independents. 

When it comes to eating out, Bury is well and truly on the foodie map. Ramsbottom is home to multi award-winners - choose from the stylish Hearth of The RamThe Eagle and Child, sourcing ingredients from its allotment garden, or Levanter Fine Foods, offering authentic Spanish dishes. 

Famous for stunning wedding cakes and exquisite afternoon teas, 3rd generation, family-run Slattery in Whitefield offers indulgent chocolates and confectionary- all made on the premises, while The Clarence, in Bury town centre, combines foodie pub, cocktail bar and microbrewery all rolled into one.

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Things to do in Bury

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Chesham Woods

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Close Park

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Heaton Park

More than just a walk in the park, Heaton Park is a historic area on the edge of Manchester with all…

Nuttall Park

Formerly the site and grounds of former Nuttall Hall, now a pleasant riverside park within walking…

Philips Park

Take a walk in the Park at Philips Park Local Nature Reserve. A mosaic of wildlife, rich woodland…

Redisher Wood

Explore 14 hectares of Ancient Woodland, largely unchanged since the mid 19th century. Redisher Wood…

Vue Cinema

Multiplex cinema, bowling and restaurant complex located in The Rock Shopping Complex. Vue Bury the…

The Met

The Met is a stunning, award winning live music venue noted nationally for its specialist folk music…

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Circus Funtasia 17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Circus Funtasia

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Circus Funtasia Burrs Country Park 17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

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Lancastrian Luncheon 2025 17 Jun 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Lancastrian Luncheon 2025

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LARRY – A New Play Celebrating the Life of Larry Grayson 17 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

LARRY – A New Play Celebrating the Life of Larry Grayson

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Murder Mystery Evening 2025 17 Jun 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Murder Mystery Evening 2025

All the clues and mystery for a date with death! Can you solve the clues to uncover the culprit? Let…

Red Rose Diner 2025 17 Jun 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Red Rose Diner 2025

Step on board the luxury Pullman carriages and sample fine cuisine in opulent surroundings…

Allo Allo Comedy Night 2025 20 Jun 2025 - 03 Oct 2025

Allo Allo Comedy Night 2025

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Midweek Luncheon 2025 25 Jun 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

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Hannah Rarity 27 Jun 2025 -

Hannah Rarity

Young folk singer crowned Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2018. Building on a fast…

Bury Comic Con 2025 29 Jun 2025 -

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Manchester Festival of Nature 30 Jun 2025 -

Manchester Festival of Nature

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OASIS LIVE'25 11 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

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Rail Ale Trail 12 Jul 2025 - 06 Sep 2025

Rail Ale Trail

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Wine Tasting Diner 2025 19 Jul 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

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The Dino Adventure 20 Jul 2025 -

The Dino Adventure

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The Zimmermen 24 Jul 2025 -

The Zimmermen

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Premium Night Diner 2025 26 Jul 2025 - 06 Sep 2025

Premium Night Diner 2025

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The Wizarding Adventure 27 Jul 2025 -

The Wizarding Adventure

It's time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful…

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway 02 Aug 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

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The Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2025: A Feast in The Park 02 Aug 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

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Prestwich Pride 2025 08 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025

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Rail Ale Trail: Walk up a Thirst 08 Aug 2025 - 20 Sep 2025

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Climb aboard one of our steam or diesel trains on the ELR as we guide you through the history and…

Travel to Wonderland 08 Aug 2025 -

Travel to Wonderland

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Villain Academy 15 Aug 2025 -

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Gin Tasting Diner 2025 16 Aug 2025 -

Gin Tasting Diner 2025

Enjoy a culinary adventure paired to some amazing gins from around the world! Sample some…

Where to eat and drink in Bury

Al Bosco

Sicilian/Italian restaurant in pretty countryside setting. This family run restaurant offers…

Automatic

Independently owned and open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on regional…

Barista

This award winning cafe situated in the heart of Bury Town Centre prides itself on using the…

Casalingo

Award winning Italian restaurant situated in the quaint village of Ainsworth, owned by ex-Radcliffe…

Croma

Located in the centre of Prestwich, this independent Italian restaurant offers a great menu…

Mélange

An exciting new addition to Bury’s dining scene, Mélange invites guests to enjoy a…

Where to stay in Bury

The Paddock

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Guide to Arts and Culture in Greater Manchester

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