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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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HOME

A purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre, film and books.
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Didsbury Bicycle Hire

Didsbury Bicycle Hire is a community-based bicycle hire company from Manchester with a difference.
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Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is home to over 21,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning gardens and is the nearest large zoo to Manchester. With over 500 different animal species in their 125 acres, visitors are sure to have an adventure discovering and learning about the amazing wildlife.
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Chill Factore

Looking for the perfect place to have fun with the family? Manchester’s real snow centre Chill Factore is the ideal destination for any family adventure.
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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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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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Albert Hall

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Albert Hall is a Grade II listed former Wesleyan chapel now a thriving music venue.
Alton Towers Theme Park & Resort Day Trip

Enjoy a day trip to Alton Towers Resort, home to Britain’s best loved theme park with great children’s attractions; ground-breaking, white-knuckle roller coaster rides; special events and much, much more.
Liverpool FC and Anfield Stadium Tour Day Trip

Visit Anfield, the home of Liverpool FC, on a day trip to Liverpool from Manchester. Go behind the scenes at Anfield Stadium, one of the world’s most iconic and historic stadiums, on the LFC Stadium Tour.
BBC Philharmonic

The BBC Philharmonic is based in Salford. It performs at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, tours the North of England and welcomes audiences in its recording studio at MediaCityUK.
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Manchester Central

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Manchester Central is an award winning, globally renowned venue in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
Canoe and Kayak Hire

Canoe and kayak hire on the Bridgewater Canal in Sale.
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Staircase House

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This exciting attraction invites you to time travel through the history of Staircase House from 1460 to WWII. The entire 18-room town house is fully interactive.
Mountain Goat Lake District Tour from Manchester

This tour gives you a day in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District National Park, from Manchester. It’s an ideal way to see the villages, historic locations and scenery associated with this stunning National Park.
The Crystal Maze Live Experience

In the 90’s, The Crystal Maze was one of the UK’s favourite television shows. Now it’s your turn to be the star of the show.
Manchester Paintballing Experience

Enjoy a day of Paintball games in Eccles Forest, Manchester!
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Royal Exchange Theatre

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Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre Company transforms the way people see theatre, each other and the world around them. Its historic building, was taken over by artists in 1976. Today it is an award-winning cultural charity that produces new…
Manchester Bus Tour ‘Secrets of the City’ with LIVE Guide

90-minute bus tour celebrating Manchester’s innovative spirit every Saturday at 11:00 and 14:00.
Manchester United Museum and Tour Overnight Break

Take advantage of this great value attraction package, combining entrance tickets to the Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour with a great choice of hotel accommodation.
Secrets of the Northern Quarter Walking Tour

Explore Manchester’s hippest district.
Simulator Adventures

Simulator Adventures are a flight simulation company based in Salford Quays, a few minutes walk from Media City.
The Mere Golf Resort & Spa

The Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Knutsford, Cheshire is the perfect destination for leisure or business with expansive conference facilities golf and spa, set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.
Upside Down House UK

Upside Down House UK™ is the UK's first photo inverted experience.
Manchester Walking Tour with Mandarin speaking guide

Explore Manchester with a Mandarin speaking guide.
Waterside Arts Centre

Waterside Arts Centre is home to a variety of flexible arts & events spaces including the Lauriston Gallery and Robert Bolt theatre.
Standedge Tunnel Boat trips

Start your journey into the tunnel, history and beyond…
Treetop Manchester

Treetop Manchester is a woodland adventure like no other. Set in the beautiful woodland of Heaton Park, visitors can adventure in the high trees at Treetop Nets and Treetop Trek. Open all year round, they provide a unique environment for families to…

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