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Things to See and Do in Manchester

Culture, nightlife, history, and good fun in Greater Manchester

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Homeground

HOME, Manchester’s largest multi-arts venue, have launched a massive temporary outdoor arts space in the heart of the city. The new space, named Homeground, will be located on an 80,000ft2 future development site on First Street, just next to HOME.
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Free Manchester Walking Tours

Entertaining and comprehensive tour led by locals, covering our main attractions as well as the lesser-known quirks. We run Every Day at 11am, starting by the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens. Booking is not required - just turn up!
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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.
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RHS Garden Bridgewater

Opening 30 July 2020. Reviving the gardens of the historic 156 acre Worsley New Hall estate to create RHS Garden Bridgewater represents one of the largest gardening projects in Europe at this time.
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Great Northern Warehouse

The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse is now a lively leisure and shopping development with bustling bars, restaurants, shops, health club, cinema, casino, bowling alley and an elegant landscaped public square.
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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 redifined 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 hop-on hop-off Sightseeing Manchester.

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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Saddleworth Golf Club

Oldham

Saddleworth Golf Club will provide you with a variety of challenges to test your shot making abilities, and yet always reward you with panoramic views of the Pennines and the villages of Saddleworth.
Happystorm Theatre CIC

47 Chorlton Street, Manchester

Committed to producing exciting new writing; bringing relevant, dynamic theatre to Salford and beyond.
The Manchester & District Walkers (MAD) Walkers

Bolton

A walk programme of at least two walks per week, taking advantage of the excellent walking country surrounding Greater Manchester.
The Albert Halls

Bolton

Bolton's premier venue for entertainment, a 670-seat theatre offering a busy programme of events and one of the region's most successful pantomimes. Past performers include Bolton's very own Peter Kay.
Oldham Way

Oldham

The Oldham Way is a 40 mile walk through the beautiful and varied countryside of Oldham borough which winds through the relics of the local industrial heritage, including the route of a steam tramway. Leaflets for the seven sections are available…
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…
Yew Tree Junior Youth Club, (Ages 7–12 0- every Friday) - Yew tree Club, Chadderton

OLDHAM

Yew Tree Junior Youth Club, (Ages 7–12)
Every Friday, 6 - 7.30pm, 50p
Junior Club Sessions, Activities includes Arts & Crafts, Pool, Table Tennis, Game Consoles and more.
www.fullcirclenwcic.co.uk
Yew Tree Club, Alcester Street, Chadderton, OL9…
Bolton Little Theatre

Bolton

An award-winning little theatre showing seven plays a season - offering classics to comedy.
Stag and Hen Manchester

Manchester

Firm dedicated to providing bespoke stag and hen parties in Manchester to a range of different people from all over the UK and abroad.
Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre

Saddleworth, OLDHAM

Saddleworth has become a favourite within the area, thanks to its outstanding facilities and location. Based in Uppermill, Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre boasts over 50 gym stations, using Technogym equipment with integrated TVs and entertainment…
Hearmanchester.com

Manchester

Download this audio tour of the Rochdale Canal.
Pennington Golf

Wigan

Small golf club in Pennington Flash Country Park. Member of the English and Lancashire Golf
Union.
Bury Golf Club

Bury

Bury Golf Club welcomes golfers at all levels and offers a friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy a course containing some classic holes. Ring Professional, Gary Coope to book visitor tee time on 0161 766 2213.
Chorlton Park

Manchester

Opened in 1928 now home to a bowls pavilion, children's playground, basketball court and football areas.
Matchmoor Riding Centre

Bolton

Matchmoor Riding Centre is a member of the British Horse Society, Association of British Riding Schools and a Pony Club approved centre. It is located on the beautiful rural West Pennine Moors with access to Rivington Country Park.
Gallery of Costume

Manchester

An elegant early Georgian house, containing one of the finest costume collections in the country, with clothing and accessories from the 17thC to the present-day.
Watergrove Reservoir

Wardle

High in the Pennines above Wardle village, the area around Watergrove Reservoir includes walking trails with spectacular views, bird watching, fishing and a link to the Pennine Bridleway.
Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives

Manchester

Experience what life was like for officers, in what was once a busy Victorian Police Station.
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery

Stockport

The Stockport Art Gallery provides a changing exhibition programme of regional, national and international significance.
Sparkles Play Centre

Royton, OLDHAM

Sparkles play centre Royton is where children aged upto 10 years old can delve into a magical world of play on our 3 level castle themed play area. We provide a safe, clean and fun environment for both children and adults to feel comfortable in.The…
Newcastle Castle tour

Newcastle

Visit our family-friendly historic attraction to reveal the story of how Newcastle began, the reason the city got its name and to walk in the steps of the people who lived and died in the shadow of Newcastle Castle.

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