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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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Chester Zoo Day trip

Enjoy your day at Chester Zoo, one of the UK’s leading zoos. With 20,000 wild and wonderful animals including 500 exotic and endangered species there is so much to see and do in the 125 hectares of grounds and gardens, a fantastic day out for all…
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Manchester Cathedral
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A stunning interior with the best late medieval woodwork in the north.
The Edwardian Manchester's Spa and Gym

The hotel’s The Spa & Gym, located on the lower ground floor, is a truly relaxing urban escape. Natural, tactile oak walls are contrasted by exposed ceilings and crittall glass dividers, reinterpreting the city’s industrial look with a…
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Castlefield Gallery

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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.
Bridgewater Canal Guided Tours

Weekly and monthly tours around the Bridgewater Canal area.
Albert Square

Gothic heart of Manchester city centre. Home to the town hall and many seasonal events.
Chuck Gallery

Chuck Gallery is an independent commercial gallery dealing in carefully selected and unique fine art.
Caving Experience in The Peak District

Take a step into the dark, secret and mysterious world of horizontal/vertical caves and ancient mines.
Hollingworth Lake & Visitor Centre

In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport".
Liverpool and The Beatles Story Day Trip from Manchester

Enjoy a day trip from Manchester to Liverpool, a city with a unique culture and heritage. It’s also a city with a reputation; a reputation for music, comedy, football and, at the heart of all of this, its people.
Waterside Arts Centre

Waterside Arts Centre is home to a variety of flexible arts & events spaces including the Lauriston Gallery and Robert Bolt theatre.
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Afternoon Tea Taxi Tour

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What’s better than an afternoon tea? Enjoying a delicious classic afternoon tea on a tour of Manchester, of course.
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Didsbury Bicycle Hire

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Didsbury Bicycle Hire is a community-based bicycle hire company from Manchester with a difference.
Chinatown

The oriental centre of the city.
Whistle Punks Axe Throwing

Yes, you’ve read that correctly. We’ve taken the axe throwing out of the woodland and brought it into the heart of Manchester.
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Staircase House

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This exciting attraction invites you to time travel through the history of Staircase House from 1460 to WWII. The entire 18-room town house is fully interactive.
Yorkshire Day Trip Adventure From Manchester

An award-winning full day Yorkshire Adventure tour from Manchester.
Manchester to Lake District Adventure Day Trip
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An award-winning full day Lake District Adventure tour from Manchester.
The Place to Potter

After a highly successful summer Heaton Park Garden Centre’s creative centre ‘The Place to Potter’ has launched the ‘Place to Potter Indoor Garden’.
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Band on the Wall

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Band on the Wall has been a cornerstone of Manchester’s thriving music and cultural landscape for the greater part of a century.
Stonerig Raceway

Stonerig Raceway was created with one thing in mind FUN! Bringing every kids & big kids dream alive ! Come and experience the ultimate Scalextric experience. You will experience racing like no other; with 9 themed Scalextric tracks to race on all…

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