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Alphabet Zoo in Stockport, Cheshire offers specialised children's play facilities....
Astley Cheetham Art Gallery in Stalybridge was built as a gift to the town by John Frederick Cheetham and his wife Beatrice Astley in 1901. The gallery originally opened as a lecture theatre and then the space was turned into a gallery to house the ...
The museum occupies some fifteen acres of the Astley Green Colliery site. To the south lies the Bridgewater Canal and Astley Moss, an important mossland site. The low-lying landscape ensures that the museum's 98ft high lattice steel headgear can be s...
Astley Moss Nature Reserve is ideal is one of the largest remaining fragments of the Chat Moss complex, most of which has been lost due to being cut-over for peat or being drained for agriculture. Invertebrates recorded at Astley Moss Nature Rese...
Awesome Walls Climbing Centre (AWCC) first opened its doors in 1996 as 'The Climbing House' in a small back street unit in Bootle, Liverpool. Three years later we moved premises to St Albans Church. Now AWCC's can proudly state that it has two of the...
BBC Manchester is offering you the chance to take a tour and have a peek behind the scenes of programmes such as BBC North West Tonight. You are likely to have a go at presenting the weather or have fun making your own radio drama complete with sound...
Bramall Hall in Cheshire is a magnificent black and white timber-framed Tudor manor house with Victorian additions, spanning six centuries and set in 70 acres of parkland. It gives a unique insight into the families and servants who have lived and wo...
Surrounded by dramatic Pennine scenery, Brownhill Countryside Centre is situated in the heart of Saddleworth between Dobcross and Uppermill. The picnic area and green flag winning nature garden have been developed to give 'access for all' and offer l...
Burrs Activity Centre is situated in the award winning Burrs Country Park close to the centre of Bury, with the river Irwell, the East Lancashire railway, a newly developed Caravan Club site with 80 pitches, the Brown Cow Public House, a Heritage Tra...
Chadkirk Chapel in Stockport, Cheshire is a beautifully restored 18th century chapel set in the heart of Chadkirk Country Estate. Relax in the peace and tranquillity of the setting and learn more about the history of the Chapel, with the legends tha...
Come and visit Chadkirk Chapel, Country Estate and Local Nature Reserve, set in the heart of the beautiful Goyt Valley, in the borough of Stockport.
Learn about the history of this fantastic chapel and its association through legend with the 7th ...
Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
It is an independent charity and remains open to readers and visitors free of charge.
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With so much going on at Chill Factore, you’re spoilt for choice. From hitting our incredible 180 metre long, real snow slope to learn new skills or to hone your technique, to dining with friends and family or enjoying a spot of shopping on our Alp...
Daisy Nook is the name of an area of the Medlock Valley between Oldham, Failsworth and Ashton under Lyne.
The River Medlock runs through a steep-sided, wooded valley between Oldham and Ashton under Lyne, preventing the urban sprawl of the two tow...
Country estate including mansion with important collections and 'below stairs' areas, impressive garden and deer park. An early Georgian house built around a Tudor core, Dunham Massey was extensively reworked in the early years of the 20th century. T...
Timber-framed cottage, built c.1500. Originally constructed as a cruck-trussed open hall, the building was altered in the 17th century. Recently restored by the Trust using traditional materials and techniques and now a private residence, it is open ...
East Lancashire Railway runs over 12 miles long and operates between Heywood and Rawtenstall....
Etherow Country Park and Local Nature Reserve in Stockport, Cheshire, was one of Britain's first country parks and attracts over 250,000 visitors every year....
Celebrated for their botanical beauty, the gardens contain an interesting selection of trees and shrubs, including Chusan palms, tulip tree, mulberry, dawn redwood, swamp cypress, Chinese dogwood, Adam's Laburnum, common walnut, Oxydendrum arboreum, ...
The Gallery of Costume houses one of the finest collections of clothing and fashion accessories in the country. Two floors of themed displays give a fascinating insight into fashion over the centuries. The exhibition and displays change regularly, so...
With 16 new exhibitions every year, Gallery Oldham has one of the largest exhibition programmes in the North West. The RIBA award winning Gallery opened in 2002 and is a bold and unique landmark in Oldham's town centre.
The Gallery has been colle...
Gathurst Wharves is a striking example of nature taking over where humans left off. Having been isolated by the canal and the railway, it has remained relatively undisturbed for 100 years, developing an extraordinary number of habitats and species in...
Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, not the city of commerce and corporate splendour but a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses. Now imagine a busy police station in the heart of that city fro...
Once the home of Earls and Lords, Haigh Hall is surrounded by 250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills. Haigh Hall and Country Park is an enjoyable day out with something for everyone. Explor...
The Hat Works Museum in Stockport Cheshire is the UK's only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear. This award winning visitor attraction offers 2 floors of interactive exhibits taking you on a journey through the history of Sto...
Heaton Park is a huge family park open 365 days and is free to enter, although a small car parking charge is made at weekends. There are two cafes, a farm centre, great children's play areas, tram museum and boating lake. Heaton Park hosts many eve...
In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the 'The Weighvers' Seaport'. Now once again visitors can enjoy many outdoor attractions and an excellent Visitor Centre. Spanning 118 acres with the dramatic backdrop of Blackstone Edge, the lake is ...
The multi-award winning Imperial War Museum North is a great free day out for all the family. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind to represent a globe shattered by conflict. it reveals how war shapes lives through powerful exhibitio...
Longworth Clough nature reserve lies within the West Pennine Moors Management Area. It supports an outstanding mosaic of woodland, wetland and grassland, rich in wildlife. The Clough was once part of the estate of Longworth Hall, the seat of the Long...
Please note: the Concorde hangar has a glass frontage which allows a 'nose-on' view of the aircraft. There may occasionally be a restricted view when an event is in progress.
Concorde G-BOAC:
The Park's star attraction is G-BOAC, otherwise know...
Here you'll find everything from fine art to a Levi jeans chair. Manchester Art Gallery's world class collection spans six centuries and contains over 25,000 items.
Winner of Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2008 in the Manchester Tourism Awar...
Because of the extensive refurbishment carried out both inside and outside the church during the nineteenth century, many people can be forgiven for thinking that, from appearances at least, Manchester Cathedral is a relatively modern church.
In ...
Manchester City Sightseeing doesn't appear to be running now. Please confirm this with City Sightseeing themselves. The home of great football, bold new architectural projects and the pivotal City of Britain's Industrial Revolution, Manchester sti...
Sandwiched between Manchester Fort and the vibrant city centre, Manchester Jewish Museum is a hidden treasure.
The Museum is located in a former Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue on Cheetham Hill Road. It is the oldest surviving synagogue building ...
The story of Manchester United is unlike any other club in the world. Beginning more than a century ago, it combines eras of total English and European domination with some of the greatest adversity faced by any football club.
Only at the Manchest...
The Information Wardens at the Visitor Centre can provide you with maps and details on events within the Valley, along with Natural History information. The Centre is home to colourful, seasonally changing displays, so there is always something new t...
Moston Fairway is a small area of base-rich marshland that developed 80-100 years ago forming part of the Moston Exchange sidings. The site is special in that large areas of marsh are rare in urban surroundings and Moston is unique in the city of Man...
Located on the historic site of the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station, housed in five listed buildings, MOSI's fascinating galleries and outstanding collections tell the story of Manchester's scientific and industrial past, present a...
If you fancy a really interesting, unusual and enjoyable day out, why not pay a visit to Greater Manchester's Museum of Transport? It is just like taking a trip back in time as you wander through one of Britain's biggest collection of restored trams,...
Ordsall Hall, a magnificent Grade I listed manor house dating back over 600 years is currently undergoing a large scale restoration. Due to this work it is closed to the public until Spring 2011 when it will re-open with restored and accessible inter...
The tower occupies a prominent position on Harcles Hill known locally as 'Holcombe Hill' due its location next to Holcombe village) 1100 feet (335 m) above sea level. The monument is believed to have been designed by members of the memorial committee...
Pennington Flash Country Park is centred on the 'Flash' - a lake created through mining subsidence, which is now nationally renowned for its birdlife. There is also a 9 hole golf course, fishing, sailing and picnic areas, plus an extensive network of...
Ideas worth fighting for... The People's History Museum tells the dramatic story of the British working class's struggle for democracy and social justice - told at the only national museum in Manchester, the radical city where it belongs. The museum ...
Our Maize Maze is just a part of the activities available at Red House Farm. The Maze Courtyard hosts plenty of activities for all the family - the quad barrel train, pedal cars, bouncy castle, straw mountain, pedal quad bikes, mini-tractors, sand pi...
Reddish Vale Country Park and Local Nature Reserve in Stockport, Cheshire, is set in open countryside, it has lovely walks of different distances, with trails and guides available at the centre....
Our museum displays change regularly and we have two major exhibitions a year. Recent exhibitions were ‘Peterloo and the Saddleworth Connection’ and ‘Annie Kenney’ the story of a local suffragette. Our exhibitions make use of material stored ...
With the popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place, as well as the ever changing temporary exhibitions, there is always something for everyone at Salford Museum and Art Gallery, from hands-on activities to modern art!...
Based in the former St Anthony's School, the heritage centre houses a permanent exhibition of Trafford Park History, in particular the village area. Exhibitions are held annually, featuring different aspects of Trafford Park history.
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Staircase House is a beautifully restored townhouse situated in Stockport's historic market place. The house is famous for its rare Jacobean cage-newel staircase, which is one of only three examples in Britain. You will experience the house from its ...
Stockport Art Gallery presents a stimulating programme of temporary exhibitions and a permanent display of Stockport's art collection. Connected activities and events run alongside this programme, providing opportunities to explore themes within the ...
In Stockport Story Museum in Stockport, Cheshire, you can experience 10,000 years of Stockport's history, as you travel through time from prehistoric Stockport to present day. Discover the fantastic finds from Mellor, life in Medieval Stockport, the ...
The reserve is on the site of the former Ramsbottom Sewage Treatment Works, demolished in 1987. It lies within a bend of the River Irwell known as Summerseat Island. The sludge lagoons, which form the western part of the site, have been the location ...
This is the story of the famous 20th Foot, whose history dates from the Glorious Revolution in 1688 until it amalgamated in 1968 when it became part of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, which it still is today.
The Regiment has been involved in man...
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Offering the very best in arts and entertainment, The Lowry is a breathtaking international landmark and a ‘must see’ tourist attraction – not just a venue, but a destination.
Our award-winning build...
The origins of The Manchester Museum lie in the collection of the Manchester manufacturer and collector John Leigh Philips (1761-1814). After his death, a small group of wealthy men banded together to buy his 'cabinet', and in 1821 they set up the Ma...
Womens' Resource Centre providing meeting space, services, and courses for women. Based in Emmeline Pankhurst's former home.
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The Whitworth is home to some of the UK's finest collections of art and design including modern and historic fine art, prints, textiles and a rare collection of wallpapers. The gallery is also bursting at the seams! So we are planning to expand.
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The Turnpike Gallery opened in 1971. It is a modern, large gallery (300sq. m) within the Turnpike Centre, a multi-functional building which also houses Leigh library. The building is located in the civic square, a focal point within the centre of the...
Urbis is an exhibition centre of city life. We have 5 floors of changing exhibitions, so there is always something new to see whenever you visit.
Our exhibitions offer unique insights into the culture of the modern city, about Manchester, art and...
The Victoria Baths, near Longsight in Manchester, were designed as a prestigious baths complex by Manchester's first City Architect, Henry Price, and opened by Manchester Corporation in 1906. In their design and construction no expense was spared. Th...
The Flashes (or lakes) are a legacy of the town's industrial past and were formed as a result of mining subsidence. Some of the flashes were partially filled with colliery waste and ash from the nearby Westwood Power Station. Ince Moss Colliery close...
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