Top Things to do in Greater Manchester
Top Hotels in Greater Manchester
- 1. Dakota Manchester
- 2. Hotel Brooklyn
- 3. Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly
- 5. Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
- 6. Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport
- 7. Wilde Aparthotels By Staycity, St Peters Square
- 8. King Street Townhouse
- 9. easyHotel Manchester City Centre
- 10. Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station, an IHG hotel
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The 10 Best Things to do in Greater Manchester, England
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including Free bus, The John Rylands Library, The Trafford Centre, Bury Market, Smithills Open Farm, MediaCityUK, Haigh Woodland Park, Robinsons Brewery, Etihad Stadium, The Runway Visitor Park.
Restaurants in Greater Manchester
1. Free bus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By MortenMarthin - Copenhagen, Denmark
Exellent way of seeing the city! Manchester offers two free bus routes, one that covers the inner part of the city centre and one that covers the edge of the city centre. Both busses are ideal for both sightseeing and transportation and problably the best advice I can pass on to other Manchester visitors.
2. The John Rylands Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,486 reviews
Welcome to The John Rylands Library, one of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts. The John Rylands Library is part of The University of Manchester. Please note that we open at 12noon on Mondays and Sundays
Reviewed By bjchampness - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
This Gothic library was designed by Basin Champneys. The reading room is full of Victorian splender with large wooden bookcases rising to the ceiling, oak desks and tables It is a superb place to read a vast collection of books and manuscripts Originally access was via a grand staircase from the front doors on Deansgate. However a modern extension access to a gift shop and cafe. The modern reading room has modern facilities for the researcher
3. The Trafford Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,204 reviews
The Trafford Centre is world-renowned as one of biggest and most exciting shopping and leisure destinations in the UK, consisting of more than 200 shops, over 60 restaurants, cafes and bars and an array of exciting leisure venues - all under one spectacular roof. Whether you're looking for the latest must-have brands or all your high street favourites, a delicious meal or a day out with all the family, you'll find it all at The Trafford Centre. Highlights include SEALIFE, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and a two-storey Primark store at Barton Square; the first Selfridges outside of London, a flagship Next store, John Lewis, Zara, Victoria's Secret and many more.
Reviewed By 293alland - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Amazing shopping centre with everything you need under one roof, plenty of shops, both designer and high street... loads of great places to eat and drink as well as warm and sheltered... Amazing shopping centre...
4. Bury Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,170 reviews
A large Multi-Award Winning Market located at the heart of Bury. The Market has over 350 stalls open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Winner of many Awards including NABMA's Market Attraction of the year in 2009,2012 & 2015, Bury Market is a great venue for day visitors either on its own or as part of a visit to Bury's other attractions.
Reviewed By IM_the_only_Parsnips - Rhyl, United Kingdom
What a marvellous market the best market we've ever been to, brilliant bargains sells all you can think of, the stall holders are soooo friendly and Bury is a very friendly place as well the people are all very nice! The Black pudding company is a must to go to the black pudding is gorgeous and the ladies on there are lovely, it was great to be able to take some back to put in the freezer, set out very well as you come out of the shopping centre into the market, it is a total must visit sell great food pies, cakes, meat, fish, hot food, etc, you'll be spoilt for choice! We will definitely be going again when in Bury need a few days around there to take it all in and to get around, especially if mobility is poor, everything is all linked together which is fantastic highly recommend here! You won't be disappointed! It's FAB!
5. Smithills Open Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 991 reviews
Reviewed By madamcatherine - Manchester, United Kingdom
Been to this place several times took my baby girl today, and its always a pleasure all the staff are really polite and friendly and are always full.of knowledge about the animals, all of the animals look well kept and happy clean as can be enclosures, its a nice little walk round, option given to buy feed for the animals, a bouncy castle room, shop, picnic area, outdoor park plsy area, donkey rides and places to eat or grab and drink. Plus a little tractor ride. Will be bringing me daughter back as she grows up for several visits
6. MediaCityUK
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 703 reviews
There is never a dull day at MediaCityUK. Atmosphere is central to the MediaCityUK ethos and with a host of cultural and sporting attractions, cinemas, world class events, shopping, an abundance of bars and restaurants and a diversity of people living and working here - atmosphere is certainly something that is never lacking. MediaCityUK is Manchester's newest destination and we love working with our neighbours and business brands to bring innovative events and activities to our community.
Reviewed By ruthadler718 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Love Media City such a great place to visit So much to see with a great choice of restaurants, outlet shopping mall and a theatre all within 5 minutes walk of each other Metro link also runs to Media City
7. Haigh Woodland Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 753 reviews
Haigh Woodland Park is the jewel in Wigan's crown of green spaces - and it's transforming into a one-of-a-kind attraction for families across the north west. Wigan Council and Inspiring healthy lifestyles are spending millions of pounds making this the most beautiful and activity-packed park in the region.
Reviewed By marilyna428 - Chorley, United Kingdom
We went to Haigh Hall today and we were surprised how much has been done to make this a great day for the family, there's loads for children to do, our Granddaughter really enjoyed the adventure golf with Grandad and there's a few places to eat or if you want to take your own picnic there's plenty of room to do that, Haigh Hall also has plenty of areas to walk, there's the walled garden and lots more, we will certainly go again and the parking isn't too expensive at £3 for the day, Do go and give it a try it's a Great Day out
8. Robinsons Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By joeyray1989 - Exeter, United Kingdom
Me and the gf had a great tour with Gary, who was super enthusiastic and delivered an awesome and informative tour of the brewery. Picked up a case of old tom on my way out to boot.
9. Etihad Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,846 reviews
The new Manchester City Stadium Tour brings the magic of City to life, like never before. Visit the changing rooms, walk down the players’ tunnel out onto pitchside and sit next to Pep Guardiola in the press conference room. Highlights include: • Field questions with a virtual Pep Guardiola in the Press Conference • Feel what it’s like to walk down the famous glass players tunnel • See what happens on matchday in the Home Team dressing room, with a new immersive audio-visual show The new Manchester City Stadium Tour is the most immersive tour experience in Premier League football. Expertly guided through the behind the scenes areas of the Stadium by our City Tour Guides, each area will be brought to life. This is more than a stadium tour, this unique experience brings the magic of City to life! Tours are translated into different languages using the latest state of the art media guides. Languages include French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, and Portuguese.
Reviewed By kmuv2018 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We had a tour of the stadium but the highlight was the friendliness of staff. Ian, Hassan, Matt and the tour guide Cameron Cameron was very experienced, friendly and answered all my son's questions My 9 year old loved the tour and as a Man City fan, this day will be a highlight for a long time. Thank you so much Man City staff for making my son's day.
10. The Runway Visitor Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,050 reviews
Reviewed By 388alisong
My son and I have visited regularly for a few years now and love our days out there. It started when he was younger just watching the planes, having a run around and playing in the playground. He has caught the plane spotting bug and we visited today with his new video camera and tripod to film some of his favourite aircraft. Pouring with rain but we hunkered under our brolly and made the best of it! I thankfully had the foresight to book a technical tour of Concorde which was fantastic and kept us dry for 90 minutes - which felt like 10! We love the cafe too though my son refuses to go in as it keeps him away from the planes so we got sandwiches to take out. Staff always friendly.
