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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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Old Granada Studios

Manchester

Old Granada Studios is located on Quay Street in Manchester. It was built in 1954 and founded by Sidney Bernstein as part of Granada Television.
Worthington Lakes Country Park

Standish, Wigan

Worthington Lakes is a joint project run in conjunction with North West Water that offers quiet walks, fishing and picnicking. With access to the Red Rock Cycle and Bridle Way, Worthington Lakes provides something for everyone.
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Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Chadderton, OLDHAM

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Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a family run childrens’ petting farm located in Chadderton near Oldham which offers a great day out for all the family! WE ARE OPEN EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, ALL BANK HOLIDAYS AND EVERY DAY DURING THE SCHOOL…
Junior Youth Club (ages 7-12, every Thursday) - Sholver and Moorside Community Hub

OLDHAM

Sholver and Moorside Community Hub - Junior Youth Club (Ages 7–12)
Every Thursday, 6 - 7.30pm, 50p
Junior Club Sessions, Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Games and more.
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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.
Suburbia Hale

Hale, Altrincham

Cheshire's late night bar and club spinning glamourous dance floor favourites and serving exquisite, hand crafted cocktails.
ARTZU Gallery

Manchester

Prepare to be wowed by the varying styles and breadth of the collections.
Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre

Manchester

Inside the building visitors will find a Restaurant sharing the same space as the Hanging Bridge; a 15th century medieval bridge that originally connected the Church with the medieval town, it is one of Manchester oldest structures.
Whitefield Golf Club

Whitefield Golf Club is situated just north of Manchester, close to J17 of the M60. The undulating parkland course is noted for its spectacular par threes, a test for every level of player.
Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre

Oldham

Innovative and inspirational, Talking Point Conference and Exhibition Centre provides a unique training venue and the ultimate in conference facilities, all set within an idyllic country location.
Men Behaving Dadly

Greenacres, OLDHAM

Men Behaving Dadly (all ages)
Every Saturday, 11:30am to 1pm, FREE
Men Behaving Dadly offers a warm friendly environment with positive opportunities for safe supported and creative play sessions for dads and their children. With the aim of…
Deansgate

Manchester

Deansgate is one of the major thoroughfares of Manchester.
Light Cinema Bolton

Bolton

Catch the latest blockbusters in Bolton's brand new luxury state of the art nine screen cinema!
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Blackleach Country Park

Salford

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Blackleach Country Park is an impressive haven with 50 hectares of beautiful countryside set around an impressive reservoir.
Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre

Littleborough, Rochdale

Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre has been leading the way in the provision of water activities in the Northwest of England since 1989.
The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Bridgeford Street, Manchester

The Centre incorporates a studio theatre and a newly-built concert hall.
Ringway Golf Club

Altrincham

Ringway Golf Club welcomes visitors to enjoy the course and club facilities throughout the year. Visiting golfers may play the course up to 10 times in any 12 month period - please check tee availability with the professional.
Mersey Valley Streford Ees

Stretford

An area of open rough grassland with grazing cattle. There are self guided walks from 3 to 5 km following the yellow arrows marked 3.
Bolton Steam Museum

Bolton

The Museum is operated by the Northern Mill Engine Society, who have rescued and restored 25 of the old stationary steam engines which once powered the cotton mills of Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Daisy Nook Country Park

Oldham

A country park offering families a fun-packed day in the countryside with two fantastic play areas set among 40 hectares of woodlands, meadows, waterways and a lake with fishing platforms.
Burrs Country Park

Bury

Burrs Country Park is a beautiful country park located just a mile outside Bury town centre.

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