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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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Hamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest

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Information point and tearoom, cycle hire and forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
Victoria Park

Swinton, Salford

Victoria Park once consisted of a large house, known as Swinton Old Hall, and its surrounding estate.
The Green

Manchester

The Green is the epitome of sports bars. There are eight 12ft screens and many more normal TV’s that show all the big sporting events plus indoor golf simulators making it possible for you to enjoy some of the world’s greatest courses, indoors.
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.
Silver Blades Ice Rink

Altrincham

Indoor Ice Rink open 7 days a week.
Manchester Regional Gymnastics Centre

Manchester

A world-class purpose-built training facility, accessible to all Manchester residents and visitors.
Uppermill Junior Parkrun

Uppermill

Uppermill junior parkrun is a 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). Due to COVID-19 restrictions only those aged 4 to 10 years old may take part until further notice. It is held every Sunday at 9.00am.
Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre REOPENS 18 MAY 21

Bury

Showcasing some of the best of international and local art, Bury Art Museum is the ideal attraction for those looking for a warm, welcoming attraction to enjoy art and discover more about Bury's rich history.
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.
Namco Funscape

Trafford

Namco Funscape is a dynamic entertainment complex housing 18 lanes of bowling (including 6 luxury VIP lanes), a 16 car Dodgem track, American Pool Hall, and a full amusement arcade offering over 150 of the latest video games.
York Minster

York

The largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe.
VIBE

Rochdale

AATA celebrates creativity and creatives through print and digital media to support individual and community resilience and wellbeing.
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…
Wigan Pondway

Wigan

This grouping of waterways have become known as the Wigan Pondway. Wigan has its own very distinctive 'wildlife' communities, which over time, have adapted to the local conditions and now form the basis of their 'local biodiversity'.
Hull Minster Tower Tours

10a King Street, Hull

Hull Minster is one of the tallest and most iconic buildings in Hull. Standing at over 150ft tall, it’s tower has unparalleled views of Old Town, the city centre, the docks, the marina, the Humber and beyond.
Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal

Bolton

This arts and cultural centre hides a superb decorative ceiling interpreting that interprets the Hindu faith. Some say it is Bolton's very own Cistine Chapel.
Fletcher Moss Park

Manchester

Renowned for their botanical beauty, the gardens contain many antiquated and unusual plants and flowers.
Total Adrenaline

Mottram in Longdendale

With a Trampoline Zone, Laser Zone and iPlay Zone you can jump off the walls, dive from dodgeballs and have a blast at Total Adrenaline! Based in Mottram in Longdendale, Tameside, Total Adrenaline is home to three fun zones with something suitable…
Oldham Local Studies and Archives

Oldham

Oldham Local Studies and Archives is dedicated to the collection and preservation of the archives, history and heritage of Oldham Metropolitan Borough, including the districts of Chadderton, Crompton, Failsworth, Lees, Royton and Saddleworth.
Saddleworth Circuit

A good walk with some strenuous hilly sections. The route takes in the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, country lanes, weavers’ cottages and Saddleworth Church before returning through the village of Uppermill. There are a number of options to shorten the…
The Royal Oak at Didsbury

Manchester

The Royal Oak is a traditional British pub serving a range of cask ales, beers and wine.

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