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Use Hearing Protection: The early years of Factory Records

This special exhibition tells the story of Factory Records’ formative years from 1978 – 1982, and how it used innovation in the fields of music, technology and design to give Manchester an authentic voice and distinctive identity.
1. 3 Jul 202010 Jan 2021
Matchday VIP Experiences at Manchester United Football Club

Guarantee your ticket to any home game of your choice with a Matchday VIP Experience. Your experience includes some of the best seats in the stadium, fantastic food and drink, a gift and matchday entertainment.
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Manchester Misses You
Emirates Old Trafford

Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket Club is a world- class sporting venue. With over 150 years of history the Club is one of the most sought after venues for international cricket and has witnessed some of the sport’s most iconic moments. 2019 will be another huge year for the Club with Emirates Old Trafford set to host some of the biggest global fixtures in the cricketing calendar.
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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.
1. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
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Chinatown

Explore Manchester's Chinatown with its multitude of restaurants, and its famous arch.

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’s plenty on offer. 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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Mersey Valley Priory Gardens

Sale

Small mature area of woodland excellent for bird watching and fungi species. The gardens link up to Sale Water Park via an underpass.
Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre

Huddersfield

Hard hats at the ready! Standedge Tunnel is Britain's longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel, hidden deep beneath the beautiful Pennine countryside. One of the seven wonders of our waterways, this must-see attraction is located in Marsden, a…
John Shaw Equestrian Centre

Urmston

Welcome to the International Show Jumper John Shaw's professional, busy & well established riding school & livery business. Of particular interest to visitors to the area are the hacks and pub rides along the nearby trans pennine trail.
The Saddleworth Rail Trail

Oldham

Two former railway lines - now popular recreational routes - make this ride a perfect way for families to discover Saddleworth.
Lowes Park Golf Club

Bury

Lowes Park is a nine hole moorland golf course situated just north of Bury in the Greater Manchester area. Visitors are always very welcome at Lowes Park. For any enquiries or please contact the Secretary on 0161 764 1231.
Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve

Alkrington, Middleton

Once part of the Alkrington Hall estate, this area of mature woodland provides an ideal habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna.
Old Trafford, Trafford Park and The Quays MP3 Audio Trail

Manchester

Download our MP3 audio trail and listen to the fascinating story of an area well know the world over for football and cricket but which has another story to tell, from rolling country estate to industrial powerhouse.
Wigan Warriors Rugby League

Wigan, Lancashire

Wigan Warriors are the most successful club in the history of the sport. The Warriors take a mixture of live explosive Super League action, quality pre-match entertainment, the unique JJB Stadium atmosphere and some unrivalled fan services to give…
The Portico Library and Gallery

Manchester

A beautifully restored Georgian private subscription library founded in 1806.
Dove Stone Reservoir

Oldham

Situated on the edge of Oldham and the Peak District National Park, Dove Stone Reservoir is a spectacular area popular with visitors and for family days out. A picturesque spot, with a sailing club, gentle walks and and links to the moorland beyond.
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
Laughing Cows Comedy Night at the Frog and Bucket

Manchester

Sally Anne Hayward, Kiri Pritchard Mclean, Eleanor Tiernan, Hayley Ellis and Kerry Leigh (MC).
AirVault Trampoline Park

Westhoughton, Bolton

Catch some air on one of the 90 interconnected trampolines at AirVault.
Fairfield Moravian settlement

Manchester

Visit a unique model village built by the Moravian Church in 1785.
Watergrove Reservoir

Wardle

High in the Pennines above Wardle village, the area around Watergrove Reservoir includes walking trails with spectacular views, bird watching, fishing and a link to the Pennine Bridleway.
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.
Historic York

Manchester

Visit historic city of York and visit the iconic York Minster
We will take a walking tour of the city including a short walk along the city walls.
Roman Lakes Leisure Park

Stockport

Deep in the beautiful lower reaches of the Goyt Valley, nestling on the edge of the Peak District, south of Manchester, lies the picturesque and tranquil Roman Lakes Leisure Park.
Walkden Heritage Trail

Walkden

Walkden -A Heritage Walk around a former Coal and Cotton Town. Seven information boards located on a 1.8 mile walk around the town highlighting the industrial and civic history over the last 300 years.
BBC Studio Tours

Salford
Wait! What? St Philips, Salford, is a Gothic building? Never!

The eleventh instalment as part of an ongoing series for Haunt Manchester by Dr Peter N. Lindfield FSA, exploring Greater Manchester’s Gothic architecture and hidden heritage.

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