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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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HOME

A purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre, film and books.
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Didsbury Bicycle Hire

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

Chester Zoo is home to over 21,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning gardens and is the nearest large zoo to Manchester. With over 500 different animal species in their 125 acres, visitors are sure to have an adventure discovering and learning about the amazing wildlife.
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Chill Factore

Looking for the perfect place to have fun with the family? Manchester’s real snow centre Chill Factore is the ideal destination for any family adventure.
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Free Manchester Walking Tours

Entertaining and comprehensive tour led by locals, covering our main attractions as well as the lesser-known quirks. We run Every Day at 11am, starting by the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens. Booking is not required - just turn up!
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Great Northern Warehouse

The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse is now a lively leisure and shopping development with bustling bars, restaurants, shops, health club, cinema, casino, bowling alley and an elegant landscaped public square.
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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 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 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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Castlefield

Manchester

Home to the world's first industrial canal and the site of the Roman era fort of Mamucium.
Barton Swing Aqueduct

Manchester

Opened in 1893 this 235 foot long engineering masterpiece was built to carry the Bridgewater Canal over the Manchester Ship Canal. The aqueduct swings full of 800 tons of water.
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.
www.fullcirclenwcic.co.uk
Sholver & Moorside Community Hub, Sholver Lane,…
Laser Quest

Trafford, Manchester

Stalk your opponents and unleash a volley of laser fire in the battle zone of the 21st century or alternatively try The Rock, players from a wide range of age & ability can choose various simulated climbs, including: Everest, The Eiger & K2.
Market Street

Manchester

Manchester's high street home.
Haigh Golf

Wigan

Encompassing championship standard courses and first-class facilities, Haigh Golf Complex is a unique venue and one which extends a warm welcome to beginners, professionals, golf societies and visiting parties.
Ramsbottom Pool and Fitness Centre

Ramsbottom

Just a 5 minute walk from Ramsbottom town centre the lesiure centre has a public swimming pool and gym facilities. Also on offer are Fun Splash Sessions and Disco swim
Greenmount Golf Club

Bury

Greenmount welcomes visitors to the club. With a par of 70, the course provides a good test for golfers of all levels. Mature trees and streams add considerable charm to a day’s golf together with a warm and welcoming clubhouse.
Suburbia Manchester

Manchester

Located just off Deansgate, the recently opened Suburbia brings a twist of Victorian style luxe to the late night scene in the shape of this hidden underground den, right in the heart of Manchester.
Manchester Jewish Museum

Manchester

Chronicling the lives of Jewish people and their contribution to making the city what it is today.
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.
Denzell Gardens

Altrincham

This haven of tranquillity has lovely gardens and a large open meadow covered in varieties of orchid and other wild-flowers.
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Roundhay Park

Mansion Lane

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Roundhay Park in Leeds, is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. It has over 700 acres of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens which are owned by Leeds City Council. The park is one of the most popular in Europe.
Middleton Arena

Middleton

At the heart of the arena is the 500 seat auditorium which provides a fully functioning theatre and music and conference centre with licensed bars and café.
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.
Silver Blades Ice Rink

Altrincham

Indoor Ice Rink open 7 days a week.
Jade Spa

Chapel Street, Salford

Take a step back in time to vintage China and experience the luxurious offerings of Jade Spa. An oriental experience of serenity awaits you. Beautifully crafted interior uniquely encapsulates the culture, tradition and mystique of the oriental.
Mahdlo Youth Zone

OLDHAM

Mahdlo is a registered charity and state-of-the-art Youth Zone in the heart of Oldham for 8-19 year olds (up to 25 for young people with a disability). Open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, we offer an exciting range of activities and…
Healey Dell Nature Reserve & Tea Rooms

Healey, Rochdale

Healey Dell is a beauty spot and wildlife sanctuary rich in industrial archaeology, 2 miles from Rochdale town centre on the way to Whitworth and Bacup.
St Werburgh's Church

Warburton, Lymm

St Werburgh's is one of only 27 surviving timber-framed parish churches in England whose 1000 years of history are clearly refelcted in its building and fittings. The church is kept locked - contact 01925 752388 or 755676 to arrange opening.
Manchester Climbing Centre

West Gorton, Manchester

Manchester Climbing Centre, set in the unique surroundings of St Benedict's Church, is one of the largest climbing walls in Europe.

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