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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.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
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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The Lyceum Theatre

Oldham

Five productions are produced each year and take place in there own theatre in the lower ground of the Lyceum building on Union Street Oldham. Click on the website button above for details of the current programme.

The Lyceum Theatre…
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
Cockfields Farm Park is located on the Border of Ashton Under Lyne & Oldham in…
Ashton Canal

Manchester

The Ashton Canal forms part of the ‘Cheshire Ring’ and links the Huddersfield Narrow and Peak Forest Canals with the Rochdale and Bridgewater Canals.
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Knowsley Safari

Prescot

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Have an adventure at Knowsley Safari this summer! Kick off the day with a tour of the 550 acre Safari Drive and get acquainted with over 700 wild animals, from baboons to camels, wildebeest to lions, all from the comfort of your car.
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Junkyard Golf Club

Whitworth Street, Manchester

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Junkyard Golf is a crazy golf experience with two 9 hole courses of twisted junk, bad puns & secret bars.
Oldham Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool

OLDHAM

The centre offers a custom designed 80 station gym, which uses the latest technology for an enhanced and more enjoyable workout, as well as a dedicated spin studio for those who want to push their cycling a little further. The outstanding swimming…
Bridgewater Canal

Trafford

See the world's first industrial canal, built in 1764.
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…
Manchester Music Trail: Mayfield Depot

Manchester

Mayfield was an abandoned train depot for many years, and it sits besides the cultural icon that is the Star and Garter.
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…
Castle Hotel

Manchester

With ten cask handpulls, traditional pub snacks, the best jukebox in Manchester, live music and entertainment every week, The Castle Hotel is your local pub in the heart of the city.
Floripa

Manchester

Floripa is a melting pot of Brazilian beach bar and bloc party club, named after the party island off the coast of Brazil. Floripa is a hedonistic bohemian cultural fusion, with amazing Brazilian Portuguese flavours to compliment the cocktails,…
Trafford Park Heritage Centre

Trafford Park

Based in the former St Antony's School, the Heritage Centre houses a permanent exhibition of Trafford Park History, in particular the village area.
Submerge

Submerge is a UK-based producing organisation supporting artists who make visceral arts experiences merging contemporary performance, music and creative technology.
Total Ninja

Manchester

At 40,000 sq ft and with 11 different ninja runs for people of ages (5 and above) and abilities, Total Ninja in Trafford Park is believed to be the world’s largest dedicated ninja park.
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Hope Mill Theatre

Manchester

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Hope Mill Theatre is situated in the Grade II listed Hope Mill – a former cotton mill.
ThickSkin

Chorlton, MANCHESTER

ThickSkin is an award-winning touring theatre company based in Manchester, working across live and digital platforms.
Sound Control

Manchester

Three-floor live music and clubnight venue that has revived the former Sound Control shop building that got many a Manchester musician's career started.
Jade Spa

Chapel Street, Salford

Take a step back in time to vintage China and experience the luxurious offerings of Jade Spa. An oriental experience of serenity awaits you. Beautifully crafted interior uniquely encapsulates the culture, tradition and mystique of the oriental.
Uncovering Salford’s Ordsall Hall – stories of ghosts, Guy Fawkes and a history dating from 1177

Salford

If you haven’t seen Ordsall Hall, it is certainly a striking sight – and something you may not first expect in this urban area of Salford.
FC United

Moston

FC United of Manchester is a community benefit society and a not-for-profit organization based on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre.

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