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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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Bridgewater Way

Trafford

The Bridgewater Way is a regeneration project that will create a 65km/39 mile leisure route for walkers and cyclists along the historic Bridgewater Canal. Cyclists are now being encouraged to use improved sections of the canal tow path.
Manchester Clay Shooting Club

Eccles

Set in 400 acres of beautiful woodland and with a newly refurbished club house, the Manchester Clay Shooting Club provides an exhilarating day out for everybody.
Castlefield

Manchester

Home to the world's first industrial canal and the site of the Roman era fort of Mamucium.
Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

Set out on horseback, jump on a mountain bike or stride out on foot to discover the gorgeous hillsides, forests and heathlands of North East Wales.
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Clue HQ

MANCHESTER

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Clue HQ – Manchester is a live “escape the room” game. You find yourself in a room with 60 minutes to escape. It’s up to you to find clues, keys and codes and solve puzzles and riddles with your team, in order to break out and escape.
Churchills

Manchester

This fun and friendly bar is open to everyone, no matter what age or sexuality.
Oldham Ghost Walks

Oldham

Oldham Ghost walk is a mile long walk around Oldham telling the stories of ghosts, murders and frankly anything that has dragged up the darker side of life. It's informative, entertaining, but scary.
Orrell Water Park

Wigan

Two disused reservoirs surrounded by picturesque woodland make up Orrell Water Park.
Castleshaw Centre Holiday Club

Delph, OLDHAM

Castleshaw Centre Summer holiday Club
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VIBE

Rochdale

AATA celebrates creativity and creatives through print and digital media to support individual and community resilience and wellbeing.
Barrow Bridge Village

off Moss Bank Way, Bolton

Take a stroll around this former industrial village to admire the former homes of mill workers and the stream once used to power waterwheels.
PureGym - Spinningfields

Manchester

Pure Gym is a national gym chain which offers membership with no contract! Their 24/7 opening hours enables you to exercise whenever you want! They have over 220 pieces of state of the art equipment, including a functional training zone with kettle…
Trafford Treetop Adventures

Stretford,

Swing, climb, hop & shop all in one place with our high ropes course at the Trafford Centre! Come and take on our treetop challenge.
Malt Dog

Manchester

Malt Dog is a specialist craft beer bottle shop and tap house based in Eccles, Manchester.
Late night liquor, beats and eats at Infamous Diner

Nicholas Croft, Manchester

If cult movies, drinks offers and food-till-late sounds good then this event is for you.
Adlington Hall

Macclesfield

Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Adlington Hall is one of the most beautiful country homes in the United Kingdom.
Richard Goodall Gallery

Northern Quarter, Manchester

Browse a unique selection of exhibitions from leading artists in rock art, street art and vinyl.
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Pennine Helicopters Pleasure Flights

Delph, Saddleworth, OLDHAM

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Pennine Helicopters offer helicopter rides from numerous locations throughout Northern England. They offera pleasure flight taking in the beautiful Saddleworth countryide. This 15 minute flight departs from The Huntsman at Holmfirth, West Yorkshire…
Sale Sharks

Barton-upon-Irwell, Salford

Sale Sharks are one of the leading professional Rugby Union clubs in Europe and the pride of the North West.
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Hoghton Tower

Preston

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An historic house with magnificent state apartments, banqueting hall, ballroom, grounds and dolls' houses on display. Hoghton Tower has been a part of Lancashire’s landscape since 1565.
AMF Bowling

Bury

Located in The Rock, AMF Bowling offers a licensed bar, café and an amusements zone cram-jammed with the latest games. Open 7 days a week

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