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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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...
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...