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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.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
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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Exchange Square

Manchester

Home to the BBC big screen, designer shops and seasonal events.
Snowdon - Wales' Highest Mountain

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is the highest point in Wales, and everyone should experience the thrill of standing on its summit at least once in their lives.
Wigan Flashes

Wigan

There are eight shallow wetlands or ‘Flashes’ in the area which were formed as a result of mining subsidence. Over the years and with careful maintenance the industrial landscape has developed in to a mixture of beautiful habitats.
Mersey Valley Banky Meadows

Sale

Walkers should be aware this site has suffered from illegal off-road motorbike use. The area is a site of biological interest, the Trans Pennine Trail crosses the River Mersey via the Millennium Bridge. The weir below the bridge marks the end of…
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…
Stalybridge Country Park

Stalybridge

Lying just over a mile to the north east of Stalybridge, this developing country park centres on two areas. Firstly the Brushes Valley, with its four reservoirs running up into the Pennine Moors.
The Linotype Estate

Broadheath, Altrincham

Remains of a village created between 1897 and 1901 by the Linotype Facttry for its workforce. Possibly inspired by Saltaire in Bradford or Bournville in Birmingham.
National Railway Museum

York

Home to over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects.
Manchester Heritage Trail

The Manchester LGBT Heritage Trail, also called the Out in the Past Trail, is a series of guided walks round the City of Manchester visiting sites of importance for gay history.
ARTZU Gallery

Manchester

Prepare to be wowed by the varying styles and breadth of the collections.
Eco Ed Forest School at Tandle Hill country Park

OLDHAM

Eco Ed Foorest School is based at Tandle Hill Country Park, Royton, Oldham
They offer weekly sessions, holiday provsiion, birthday parties, scholl trips and adult Woodland Wellbring sessions
A Forest School is a person centred, nature based…
Fog Lane Park

Manchester

Purchased in 1926 by the town planning committee, Fog Lane Park was one of the first public parks.
Saddleworth Cycle and Horse Riding Trail

Oldham

Castlehaw Valley is on the fringe of the Pennine moors, with untamed hills and deep peat gullies. Wind your way along the Roman roads and pack horse trails taking in the ever changing moorland colours of this dramatic landscape.
Top Lock

Wigan

The Top Lock stands about 70 metres above the town and is the highest point of the canal in the Wigan Borough.
Healey Dell Gallery

Shawclough, Rochdale

Healey Dell is one of Rochdale's hidden gems. An area of outstanding beauty that has been officially designated a Nature Reserve and is rich in industrial archaeology.
Firwood Fold

Bolton

The birthplace of Samuel Crompton - inventor of the Spining Mule which revolutionised the cotton industry. Step back over 500 years at Firwood Fold, the charming hamlet of former farm workers' cottages.
Sale Folk Club

Sale

Sale Folk Club programmes a season of special concerts with internationally famous artists. All concerts start at 8pm and booking is essential.
The Parkin Academy Millnery Workroom

Oldham

For just £25 per day (including VAT), you can have access to sewing machines, dyeing facilities, an eco-friendly oven and a huge selection of millinery accessories ranging from bases to brims, feathers to fabrics and satin to sinamay.

You…
Rochdale Ghost Walks

Rochdale

Tales of terror and horrifying hauntings! Join a walk hosted by professional actors Colin Meredith and Russell Richardson around the streets of Rochdale. Hear the stories of murders and hauntings around Rochdale. The walk lasts approximately 1 hour…
Stonerig Raceway

Lees, Oldham

Stonerig Raceway was created with one thing in mind FUN! Bringing every kids & big kids dream alive ! Come and experience the ultimate Scalextric experience. You will experience racing like no other; with 9 themed Scalextric tracks to race on all…
Haigh Woodland Park

Wigan

Explore and enjoy the stunning parkland, woodland and plantations at Haigh Hall at Country Park.

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