Manchester's Museums
Overview
Manchester’s vast and varied history is celebrated across a number of excellent museums which span the city. Perhaps best known are the IWM North , a superb, modern museum depicting stories of conflict the world over, and the National Football Museum , the world’s biggest fully-dedicated football museum, extolling the best of the beautiful game.
What makes it special
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Other things to do nearby
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The Lowry
One of Lancashire’s favourite sons, LS Lowry’s work is on permanent display at The Lowry. The Lowry is an architectural flagship, consisting of a state-of-the-art gallery and theatre complex, wi
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Old Trafford Tour
Visit the home of Manchester United and see the stadium through the eyes of the legends themselves.
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Museum of Science and Industry
A fascinating museum tracking the developments of the industrial revolution in Manchester, including the return of Stephenson’s Rocket to Manchester for the first time in over 180 years.
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Trafford Centre
Large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex with regular events, cinema and a range of places to eat. Visit the website
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Alcotraz – Manchester's speakeasy cocktail bar prison experience
Alcotraz Cell Block Three-Four promises to be one of the most unique cocktail bars in Manchester.
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John Rylands Library
One of Manchester’s standout buildings, The John Rylands Library is, well, not particularly library-like.
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Walking and Rambling in Manchester
Stride out on foot to discover this beautiful, vibrant city.
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Watersports in Manchester
Salford Water Sports Centre is a state of the art facility. Learn how to sail, canoe, windsurf, kayak, and drive a power boat in a safe and secure environment.
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Trafford Golf Centre
The best practice facilities to help you learn, practice, improve and enjoy your golf. There's also a Dino Falls Adventure Golf course for children. Visit the website
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Airkix Indoor Skydiving
Try indoor skydiving - perfect for group bookings, first time flyers, skydivers and pro flyers.
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Chill Factore
Learn to ski and snowboard on an incredible 180 metre long, real snow slope. Little ones will love the magic of the snowplay area.
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Climbing in Manchester
Try your hand at mountain climbing in a safe and secure environment, taster sessions and full courses are available at Chill Factore.
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Sporting Stadia
A hotbed of sporting activity, Manchester is proud to boast three magnificent sporting venues.
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National Cycling Centre
4.5 miles The amazing home to British cycling. From elite athletes to novices, the cycling and BMX tracks offer sessions for everyone. Visit the website
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Tatton Park
With acres of Parkland and Gardens to explore, an impressive 18th century Mansion, historic working Farm and adventure playground, Tatton Park makes for a perfect family day out.
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Magical Easter Adventures
Why not join in the family fun at Tatton Park for Easter weekend? You'll be spoilt for choice with treasure hunt-style trails in the gardens, mansion, farm and parkland.
