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Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

The Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour offers a behind the scenes look at the world’s most iconic stadium; Old Trafford.
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meetspaceVR

Team up to take down zombies or rogue drones at the world's first warehouse scale, multiplayer, free-roam virtual reality arcade right here in Manchester.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
National Football Museum

Whether you’re a die hard football fan, planning a visit with your family or on a weekend break to the great city of Manchester, enjoy a visit to the world's biggest and best football museum.
1. 14 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Chester Zoo

With over 500 different animal species in our 125 acres, you’re sure to have great day out full of adventure.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Manchester River Cruises

Manchester River Cruises run regular sightseeing trips from Salford Quays on board the dutch built 'Princess Katherine. The ultimate way to enjoy the historic Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell.
1. 1 Apr 202330 Sep 2023
Science and Industry Museum

Home to the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, and the world’s first railway warehouse. Encounter amazing objects and find out about ideas that were born in Manchester and changed the world forever.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour

The Manchester City Stadium Tour is the most immersive tour experience in Premier League football. Using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones sit and interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023

Things To See & Do in Manchester

Whether you’re seeking culture, nightlife, history, or just good fun, there are plenty of things to do in Manchester.

Be absorbed by the beautiful attractions such as the gothic architecture at John Rylands Library and Manchester Cathedral; take in fine art at Manchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth; discover history, old and new, at Manchester Museum and the Imperial War Museum North; see contemporary arts redefined at HOME; or even learn to ski at Chill Factore.

Of course, Manchester is synonymous with football; it’s written in our DNA. So make some time to make a tour of the grounds of Manchester United and Manchester City, and discover the social history of the beautiful game at the National Football Museum. You can guarantee a ticket to any Manchester United home game with a Matchday VIP Experience.

For those who enjoy getting active, a short journey from the city centre provides access to beautiful walks within Greater Manchester, such as Hollingworth Lake, Heaton Park, Sale Water Park and Haigh Hall.

And if you need to keep the kids entertained, there are plenty of things to do in Manchester. The Science and Industry Museum, Play Factore and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre are great fun for all the family.

Manchester is renowned for its entertainment, with a plethora of cinemas, theatre and legendary clubs for great night-time amusement. There are many opportunities to go sightseeing in Greater Manchester, with a number of walking tours, bus and taxi tours such as the Sightseeing Manchester Bus Tour.

As the Gateway to the North, its easy to expand your Manchester visit even further with a trip to the beautiful countryside, including the Lake District and the Peak District, and cosmopolitan cities such as Chester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and York.

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Manchester Music Tours

Explore the legendary Manchester music scene from Joy Division to Oasis and everything in-between.
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The Stoller Hall

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Get close to live performance at The Stoller Hall, and connect with music at Manchester’s most intimate concert space.
Summit Up Climbing Centre

Summit Up Climbing is Oldham’s premier climbing centre for all ages and all abilities. Summit Up offers everyone a taste of rock climbing in a fun, safe environment and no previous climbing experience and no specific climbing equipment is required.…
The White Hotel

This lo-fi former garage hosts regular gigs from up and coming artisits.
The Official Emirates Old Trafford Stadium Tour

You can now book a guided tour of the world-famous Emirates Old Trafford, home of cricket in the North-west and Lancashire Cricket since 1864
New York New York

Manchester

Friendly staff, fun atmosphere and great entertainment
Outwood Country Park and Outwood Trail

Radcliffe

Country Park and Trail home to the Ruckreim cluster on the Irwell Sculpture Trail
Market Street

Manchester

Manchester's high street home.
Go Ape Delamere

Northwich

The adventure at Delamere Forest is simply stunning. It’s not far from Chester and visitors will get to take in the beautiful scenery around Blakemere Lake (and its wildlife).
iFly Indoor Skydiving

Stretford, Manchester

The dream of flight becomes a reality at Manchester's indoor skydiving attraction.
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.
Uncovering Salford’s Ordsall Hall – stories of ghosts, Guy Fawkes and a history dating from 1177

Salford

If you haven’t seen Ordsall Hall, it is certainly a striking sight – and something you may not first expect in this urban area of Salford.
Worsley Village

Salford

Worsley is a picturesque town in Salford to the west of Manchester. It is famous for the Bridgewater Canal, it's mock tudor buildings and Worsley Delph.
Sir Ralph Abercromby

Manchester

Sir Ralph Abercromby is a traditional pub in the heart of Manchester City centre, serving a range of cask ales, craft beer and food
Play! Oldham

Royton, OLDHAM

Play! is Oldham’s largest indoor play centre for children aged up to 11 years and under 4 foot 10 inches with a massive three storey play frame for juniors and a separate play area for toddlers and babies.
Our café serves freshly ground coffees,…
Family Fridays at Greenacres Community Centre (All the family) Every Friday, 5.30 – 7pm, free

OLDHAM

Family Friday at Greenacres Community Centre (All the family)
Every Friday, 5.30 – 7pm, free
Fun family night including crafts, performing arts and cooking for children and parents/carers to get involved in together.
To book call 0161 652 0095…
Hatch

Manchester

Hatch is an award-winning destination located under the Mancunian Way on Oxford Road. Home to over 30 independent traders who rotate frequently there are places to eat, drink and shop.
Lymefield Visitor Centre

Hyde

Visitor centre with ranger service serving southern Tameside. Exhibitions, events, maps, leaflets available on local wildlife and history. Full and varied education service.
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 Quays

Trafford Park

The Quays is Greater Manchester's unique waterfront destination, situated just 15 minutes by tram from Manchester city centre and an ideal destination for a day out or weekend break.
Gardens Open for Charity

Several private gardens in the area are opened for Charity. Check out the following locations: British Red Cross Open Gardens www.redcross.org.uk, (Greater Manchester (0161) 888 8900), The National Garden Scheme - Cheshire and The Wirral &…

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