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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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Alexandra Park

Whalley Range, Manchester

Opened in 1870 and built to deter working men away from alehouses on their day off.
AMC Great Northern 16 Cinemas

Manchester

Situated in central Manchester next to Manchester Central, AMC is one of the largest complexes in the UK covering over 70,000 square feet with over 3000 seats, and is part of the AMC Entertainment Group which is the second largest cinema chain in…
Oldham Athletic Football Club @ Boundary Park

Oldham

Formed in 1895, Oldham Athletic are celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020, playing at Boundary Park since 1899.
The current capacity of the ground is 13,560 with the First Team using the Boundary Park for home league and cup fixtures. Whilst…
Howe Bridge Leisure Centre

Manchester

Experience this fully furbished modern fitness suite with over 60 stations including excellent free weights. Feel the benefit from training on the extensive range of cardio-vascular and resistance machines.
DinoFalls Adventure Golf

Trafford City, Manchester

Located at Trafford Golf Centre, within TraffordCITY, DinoFalls Adventure Golf is one of the UK’s biggest adventure golf courses. 18 holes of action-packed adventure golf in a dramatic Jurassic setting next to the M60 at Junction 10.
Cheshire Cookery School

Altrincham

Come and experience a whole world of cooking where passion for food is the key ingredient. Our cookery school is set in comfortable modern surroundings which incorporate the most up to date equipment in a professional yet informal way.
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…
South Pennines - Cycle and mountain bike routes

Choose from a selection of cycle and mountain bike routes in the south Pennines.
Brunswick Park

Manchester

Brunswick Park can be found opposite the magnificent Whitworth Hall. The park is an ideal location for a breath of fresh air, taking you away from the busy Oxford Road. Full of enormous trees, sprouting shrubs, wildflower planting and quiet…
Play! Diggle

Royton, Saddleworth, OLDHAM

rought to you by the team at Play Oldham, this brand new play centre brings over a decade of experience in hosting parties, seasonal events and one off extravaganzas along with their amazing customer service and knowledge of what offers both parent…
Walkden Gardens

Manchester

Known locally as the 'Maze', probably due to the ingenious layout of the beech hedges that border the various sections of the gardens.
Highfield Country Park

Levenshulme, Manchester

Highfield Country Park is a 70 acre area of open land that stretches to the east of Broom Avenue across to the back of Houldsworth Golf Course and over to the junction of Longford Road and Nelstrop Road.
NGS Open Garden: 199 Stockport Road

Timperley, Altrincham

Open Garden for NGS
Standedge Trail,Medlock Valley Way,Tame Valley Way

Saddleworth, Oldham

There are numerous way-marked trails throughout the Oldham and Saddleworth areas in addition to public footpaths. The scenery ranges from open moorland, woodland, river valleys, craggy outcrops, hills, reservoirs and canals. Information from…
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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.
Exploring Bailey’s Wood and Boggart Hole Clough

Bailey’s Wood and Boggart Hole Clough are two green spaces in Blackley, North Manchester - each with their own rich and often mysterious history. Dr Hannah Priest, Associate Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, uncovers hidden heritage…
Arcade Club

Bury

Play to your heart's content over two floors of arcade and pinball machines.
Bollin Valley

Wilmslow

The southern boundary of Trafford follows the course of the River Bollin which flows through Hale, Bowdon and Dunham. There are signposted walks and an events program.
Littleborough Coach House and Heritage Centre

Littleborough

A Grade 2 Listed building of architectural and historical interest within an important conservation area.
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
Pennington Golf

Wigan

Small golf club in Pennington Flash Country Park. Member of the English and Lancashire Golf
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