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Things to See and Do in Manchester

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

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East Lancashire Railway

A twelve mile heritage railway based in Bury, operating steam and diesel train rides through charming villages and picturesque scenery with well-equipped stations boasting cafés, pubs, gift shops and more.
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Castlefield Gallery

Established by artists in 1984, Castlefield Gallery is Manchester’s first public contemporary visual art gallery dedicated to the advancement of contemporary visual art and artists.
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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.
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Trafford Watersports Centre

Trafford Water Sports Centre, located at Sale Water Park, offers a wide range of water sports taster activities where you can try paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing or sailing.
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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

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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Treetop Adventure Golf

Swing by for an epic mini golf adventure with two indoor, 18-hole courses, plus cracking coffee, tropical cocktails and tasty jungle grub.
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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 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 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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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.
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.
The Cotton Rooms

Oldham

The Cotton Rooms on Rock Street is located in Heart of Oldham
The Cotton Rooms consist of three function suites. One of the suites has recently been refurbished can seat up to 300 people.
Radical Manchester - Museums and Galleries

Castlefield, Manchester

Manchester’s galleries and museums hold up a mirror to the diverse and radical spirit of the city.
Yes Manchester

Manchester

Performance & event venue spread over four floors in a former auction house in Manchester city centre.
Renegade Brass Band at Band on the Wall

Manchester

Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists, scratch DJ and live MC, Renegade Brass Band mix funk, hip-hop and jazz with a raw brass sound and high-energy live show.
Fifth Nightclub

Manchester

One of Manchester's longest running student venues hosting regular club nights including foam parties.
Vue Cinema

Bolton

12 screen licensed cinema with a VueXtreme screen (twice the size of a double decker bus!) and a Ben & Jerry's counter
Hopwood Park, Green Flag Award

Hopwood, Heywood

Hopwood Park is a small pocket park crammed with facilities and features you would normally only expect in a bigger park.
Cockfields Farm

Oldham

Cockfields Farm Park
Enjoy a Fabulous Family day out down on the farm, animal activities running every half an hour 7 days a week. Large free car park, Gift Shop & Cafe
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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).
Denzell Gardens

Altrincham

This haven of tranquillity has lovely gardens and a large open meadow covered in varieties of orchid and other wild-flowers.
Saddleworth Local Interest Trails

Uppermill, Oldham

A range of trail leaflets detail the history of the villages including architecture, canal, mills, and local characters. Varied scenery including dramatic Pennine moorland, river valleys and picturesque villages with squares and cottages unchanged…
Bronte Country Tour

Manchester

Explore Haworth and the life and times of the Bronte sisters!
Comedy Store Manchester

Manchester

The perfect venue to take in the best comedy from around the world.
Jungle J's Indoor Soft Play and Party Centre

Chadderton, OLDHAM

Jungle J’s is a family owned Indoor Soft Play Centre based in the centre of Chadderton, Oldham in Greater Manchester. The soft play system offers a stimulating and challenging play experience and extends over 3 levels including the 12′ Free Fall…
Mersey Valley Kickety Brook

Stretford

Access is off Hawthorn Lane, or Chester Road, Stretford. Popular with walkers, cyclists and horseriders alike. Be sure to wear boots or wellingtons if you are on foot. The path goes through a good mix of habitats for spotting a wide range of wildlife
David Lloyd - DW Sports Fitness

Trafford

Trafford David Lloyd Leisure offers the best in fitness and health facilities for adults and children.
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.
The Manchester Green Trail Walk 1: Chapel Street Park to Clayton Park

Manchester

A leisurely route connecting urban greenspaces, woodland and a disused canal.
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.

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