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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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RHS Garden Bridgewater

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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Manchester Music Trail
The Whitworth

Manchester's gallery in the park.
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Sea Life Manchester - £10 Black Friday Offer

At SEA LIFE Manchester, get up close to thousands of creatures including majestic sharks, enchanting jellyfish plus Ernie & Cammy – the magnificent green sea turtles! Take a fascinating journey from the coast to the ocean depths through the themed zones and don’t miss the chance to soak up the amazing view from the sea bed in the ocean tunnel!
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DNA VR

DNA VR takes virtual reality to the next dimension with a unique social approach to gaming, making it the perfect place for groups of all sizes, ages and experience levels to explore the incredible virtual world together.
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Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour

Visit the home of the Treble winners and go behind the scenes at the Etihad Stadium. The Manchester City Stadium Tour brings the magic of City to life, allowing fans to get closer to the Club than ever before.
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Things To 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 Trail: Free Trade Hall

Manchester

Originally a home for political discourse as well as music, the concert hall was the birthplace and home of the Halle Orchestra from 1858.
St Ann's Church

Manchester

This 18thC church contains a painting from the School of Caracci, stained glass by W Peckitt of York and is the 3rd oldest building in Manchester city centre.
Ellenroad Engine House

Rochdale

Built in 1892 on the banks of the River Beal, the Ellenroad cotton mill produced fine cotton yarn using mule spinning.
Irwell Sculpture Trail

Bury

The largest public arts scheme in the North West. There are currently 30 sculptures by regional, national and international artists which celebrate the area's heritage and landscape.
Manchester Central Powerleague

Ardwick, Manchester

Home to Manchester's Powerleague 7 or 5-a-side side leagues, tournaments, casual games, junior five a side football leagues, kids football coaching and more.
Whitefield Golf Club

Whitefield Golf Club is situated just north of Manchester, close to J17 of the M60. The undulating parkland course is noted for its spectacular par threes, a test for every level of player.
Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society Library

St Peter's Square , Manchester

Formed in 1964 and now one of the largest family history societies in the world.
Fab Cafe

Manchester

Fab Cafe is the world's first Television and Movie Theme Bar.
Peel Tower, Holcombe Moor and Ramsbottom

This (sometimes strenuous) circular walk gives you everything; spectacular views woodland, riverside rambling and heritage. Have a rest when you reach Peel Tower to catch your breath and admire views across Manchester and the North West. (Please…
Altrincham Football Club

Altrincham

Altrincham Football Club (nickname The Robins) play in the Vanarama National League. The ground is a short 10 minute walk from Altrincham town centre.
Borsdane Wood

Wigan

Borsdane Wood was Wigan’s first Local Nature Reserve. Get away from it all; surrounded by birdsong and enveloped in woodland perfumes, it’s the perfect place to let your heart rate drop and your stride shorten.
G-A-Y Bar

Manchester

Set over three floors with a state of the art video jukebox system throughout.
The Cinnamon Club

Bowdon, Altrincham

The venue in Altrincham for dancing, live music and great parties.
Alter Ego

Manchester

A friendly and lively club where you can dance the night away in style.
Millyard Gallery

Oldham

Only 5 miles from the centre of Oldham this is a Fine Art Gallery situated in The Square, Uppermill, Saddleworth, an attractive village in the foothills of the Pennines.
Douglas Valley and Dean Wood

Douglas Valley provides a wealth of opportunity for walking, exploring or simply sitting at one of a number of canal-side inns.
Dean Wood within the Douglas Valley is one of the few remaining large areas of ancient woodland in Wigan.
Greater Manchester’s Museum of Transport

Manchester

Home to over seventy historic vehicles from a horse drawn bus of the 1890s to a Metrolink tram prototype! Complete your experience by visiting the Gift Shop and Café, all housed within a bus garage!
Crompton Moor

Oldham

Crompton Moor rises above the town of Shaw, and is a unique and popular recreation site in Oldham
Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal

Bolton

This arts and cultural centre hides a superb decorative ceiling interpreting that interprets the Hindu faith. Some say it is Bolton's very own Cistine Chapel.
Heaton Park

Manchester,

A beautiful space with a range of activities on offer for all ages.
Clayton Hall Living History Museum

Manchester

Get in touch with the past and see & feel what it was like to live in Victorian times.

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