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Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

The Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour offers a behind the scenes look at the world’s most iconic stadium; Old Trafford.
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meetspaceVR

Team up to take down zombies or rogue drones at the world's first warehouse scale, multiplayer, free-roam virtual reality arcade right here in Manchester.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
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. 14 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Chester Zoo

With over 500 different animal species in our 125 acres, you’re sure to have great day out full of adventure.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Manchester River Cruises

Manchester River Cruises run regular sightseeing trips from Salford Quays on board the dutch built 'Princess Katherine. The ultimate way to enjoy the historic Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell.
1. 1 Apr 202330 Sep 2023
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.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour

The Manchester City Stadium Tour is the most immersive tour experience in Premier League football. Using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones sit and interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room.
1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023

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 Sightseeing Manchester Bus Tour.

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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The Witchwood

Live music venue for up and coming artists, as well as a few old time favourites.
The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

Bridgeford Street, Manchester

The Centre incorporates a studio theatre and a newly-built concert hall.
Chesham Woods

Bury

Pasture and woodland on the edge of Bury town centre which offers a variety of walks and trails.
All Saints Gardens

Manchester

A place to relax close the the universities.
Rochdale AFC

Rochdale

Rochdale AFC has been established since 1907 and is an English football league team.
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Invisible Manchester

MANCHESTER

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Invisible are a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of Manchester. Their enjoyable and educational walking tours offer an alternative, socially-minded experience of Manchester.
Burrs Country Park

Bury

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

Oldham

Originally built in 1815, this Grade II* listed former Independent Methodist Chapel has received a new lease of life thanks to Age UK Oldham.
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City of Manchester Gin Experience

Manchester

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Manchester Three Rivers gin distillery is an interactive gin experience based in Manchester city centre.
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Chadkirk Chapel

Stockport

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Chadkirk Country Estate is around 60 acres and is comprised of low lying farm land and Ancient woodland. These Ancient woodlands are designated as Sib’s (Sites of Biological Importance) due to the rich flora & fauna associated with them.
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.
Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park is a Victorian town park, which was built by the people of Oldham during the cotton famine sparked by the American Civil War, which prevented the export of raw cotton from America to Oldham.
Small areas of clough woodland can be…
Newton Hall

Hyde

A fascinating 14th Century cruck-framed building which enables the visitor to see exactly how a medieval timber-framed building was constructed.
Reddish Vale Country Park

Stockport

This Local Nature Reserve offers a wide variety of pursuits. Trails, bridleways & cycle routes link the Tame Valley to the Etherow/Goyt Valley & surrounding area. The butterfly park is now established & a 5km Cycle Trial recently opened.
City Airport

Eccles, Manchester

Tours of the airfield will usually include a look around each aircraft hangar, aircraft maintenance facilities, the main aircraft apron and fuelling facilities and a visit to Air Traffic Control.
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.
The Plaza

Stockport

Built in 1932, the Grade II* listed Stockport Plaza is the last remaining art deco Super Cinema and Variety Theatre in the UK
AATA

Rochdale

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

Manchester

Hatch is an award-winning destination located under the Mancunian Way on Oxford Road. Home to over 30 independent traders who rotate frequently there are places to eat, drink and shop.
Mojo

Manchester

A fantastic combination of great liquor, friendly staff and Rock n Roll from the last five decades.
Parsonage Gardens

Manchester

A place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of Deansgate.

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