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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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Cronkeyshaw Common

ROCHDALE

Cronkeyshaw Common is a beautiful green space characterised by large areas of open grassland with trees across the entire site.
TransPennine Trail

Carrington, Sale

Part of European Footpath E8, the Trans Pennine Trail crosses Britain from Southport to Hornsea. A largely traffic free route for walking, cycling and horseriding it enters Trafford it enters Trafford through Dunham and travels North and East leaving
Trafford Ecology Park

Trafford Park

In the heart of the World's first industrial estate the ecology park offers opportunities for short walks and nature study. The site is not large and a walk around the lake should take no more than half an hour there are benches and picnic tables.
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.
Defiance Distillery (Tours and Tastings)

Lees, OLDHAM

Defiance Distillery, the triple international, award winning producer of Defiance Gin, is opening its doors to the public from September 2019 with the launch of its new Gin Academy at the distillery premises in Lees, Oldham.
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TeamSport Go-Karting

Manchester

TeamSport Indoor Go-Karting comes to Manchester city centre.
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Quarry Bank (NT)

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Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived. Here you can discover the story of mill workers, entrepreneurs and how the Industrial Revolution changed the world.
Vanilla

Manchester

A lively women's den situated in the heart of the gay village.
Evening Cruises on the Mersey

Liverpool

Sing-along to your favourite hits on one of our fantastic tribute night cruises. The two and a half hour cruises run each year from April to September and feature themed music cruises like ABBA, 80s Party Cruise, The Beatles and Sounds of the 70s.…
St John's Gardens

Manchester

Formerly the site of St. John's Church and graveyard, which was demolished in 1931.
Mahdlo Youth Zone

OLDHAM

Mahdlo is a registered charity and state-of-the-art Youth Zone in the heart of Oldham for 8-19 year olds (up to 25 for young people with a disability). Open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, we offer an exciting range of activities and…
Worthington Lakes

Wigan

Woodlands surround three reservoirs with paths and picnic sites and access to the Red Rock cycle and bridleway. Small nature reserve, Visitor Centre and Fishing.
House of Raja's

Bolton

An award-winning Asian superstore featuring vibrant sarees, some hand-sewn, from all over the Far East and an extensive range of Asian food and cooking utensils.
Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre REOPENS 18 MAY 21

Bury

Showcasing some of the best of international and local art, Bury Art Museum is the ideal attraction for those looking for a warm, welcoming attraction to enjoy art and discover more about Bury's rich history.
Buile Hill Park & Hall

Salford

Bulie Hill Park is a grade 2 listed park of national and historical importance. The beautiful 87 acre urban park, is the largest in Salford, with a children's play area, tennis court and an outdoor gym.
International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Cambridge Street, Manchester

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, located in a magnificent example of industrial architecture at Chorlton Mill, encourages and supports public and scholarly interest in all aspects of Anthony Burgess’s life and work.
Stand Golf Club

Manchester

Visitors are always welcome at Stand Golf Club. After your round you can look forward to a friendly welcome in the clubhouse. We provide a wide range of delicious food which you can eat overlooking the 18th green.
Manchester Climbing Centre

Manchester

Manchester Climbing Centre, set in the unique surroundings of St Benedict's Church, is one of the largest climbing walls in Europe.
Rochdale Town Centre - Blue Plaque Trail

Rochdale

Rochdale Town Centre - Blue Plaque Trail takes you to the location of 20 blue plaques erected up to the end of summer 2013, coupled with information on listed and historic buildings of great interest.
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.
Apollo Cinema

Altrincham

6 screen cinema situated in the heart of Altrincham town centre opened end of 2006. Group discounts apply to advance bookings of more than 10 seats. The smallest screen seats 60 and can be made available for private hire subject to availability.…

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