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Things to See and Do in Manchester

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

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Homeground

HOME, Manchester’s largest multi-arts venue, have launched a massive temporary outdoor arts space in the heart of the city. The new space, named Homeground, will be located on an 80,000ft2 future development site on First Street, just next to HOME.
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Free Manchester Walking Tours

Entertaining and comprehensive tour led by locals, covering our main attractions as well as the lesser-known quirks. We run Every Day at 11am, starting by the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens. Booking is not required - just turn up!
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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

Opening 30 July 2020. 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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Great Northern Warehouse

The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse is now a lively leisure and shopping development with bustling bars, restaurants, shops, health club, cinema, casino, bowling alley and an elegant landscaped public square.
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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 redifined 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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KickAir

Manchester

Kickair is the largest indoor activity park in the North West of England. It has an array of activities, including, exclusive rights to the Robokeeper, trampolines, climbing walls, soft play and much more.
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Orient Express - Northern Belle

Manchester

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The Northern Belle is a celebration of British heritage and craftsmanship that captures the luxury of the great Belle trains of the 1930s.
Altrincham Golf Course

Altrincham

18 hole, par 71,6077 yards. An easy walking, municipal parkland course that features water on many holes, rolling contours and mature woodland. The course also has a driving range.
Mesnes Park

Wigan

Mesnes Park is an outstanding example of a Victorian urban park.
Chadderton Town Hall

Oldham

Features charming gardens and a beautifully renovated ballroom (the Garforth Suite) available to hire for up to 200 people and licensed for marriage ceremonies.
Arley Hall & Gardens

Northwich

This early Victorian mansion house offers 12 acres of magnificent gardens of distinct beauty and charm
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).
Clifton Country Park

Salford

Clifton Country Park Local Nature Reserve is approximately 48 hectares of scenic urban fringe countryside in Salford, with woods, meadows, ponds and a lake to explore and remnants of the city's industrial past to discover.
The Saddleworth Group of Artists

The Saddleworth Group of Artists was founded in 1950 by the watercolour painter, Ellis Shaw, and some friends who wanted to promote the study of fine arts and hold meetings and exhibitions. They rented the top floor of a house in Spring Street, Upper
The Great Orme, Llandudno

Llandudno

More than 200 metres above the sea, The Great Orme is an astonishing coastal landmark with Stone Age origins and nature reserve status. Take an enchanting guided walk, head to the summit on the Tramway, spot some rare species or relax at the café or…
Queens Park

Bolton

Traditional Victorian park just a few minutes' walk from Bolton town centre with ornamental gardens, lake, bowling green and play areas.
Bowlee Park Golf Driving Range

Bowlee, Middleton

The driving range at Bowlee Park Golf Range in Middleton, Greater Manchester is the perfect place for visitors to perfect their swing.
Mummified Oranges at Manchester Museum

Manchester

Discover more about how and why ancient Egyptians mummified animals and the science behind mummification through this hands on activity. Part of Manchester Science Festival..
Queen Elizabeth I Free Grammar School

Middleton

Thomas Langley, Chancellor of England was educated in Middleton. In 1412 he rebuilt the Parish Church and founded a charity school, the original foundation of the Grammar School.
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Free Tour Manchester | Si Manchester Free Walking Tours

Manchester

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Daily free walking tours in English and Spanish at 10:00am from Piccadilly Gardens and paid full private tours and unique experiences around Manchester.
Green Flag Parks

Rochdale borough

10 of the borough's parks and green spaces have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award. This means they are 10 of the very best parks in the UK.
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…
Greenmount Golf Club

Bury

Greenmount welcomes visitors to the club. With a par of 70, the course provides a good test for golfers of all levels. Mature trees and streams add considerable charm to a day’s golf together with a warm and welcoming clubhouse.
Industrial Peep Show

Walking around the former industrial suburb of Ancoats, there are various brass eyepieces set into walls that were installed by architect Dan Dubowitz.
Chorlton Water Park

Chorlton, Manchester

Local nature reserve and site of biological importance. Canoeing, dinghy, sailing, windsurfing, angling, horse riding, orienteering, model boating and children's play area.
Greenfield Real Ale Brewery Tour

Chew Valley Road, Oldham

A brewery tour at Greenfield Real Ale Brewery is a great way to learn about the brewing process. The tour is guided and includes a talk on the brewing process.

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