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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Things to do in Greater Manchester, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including Burrs Country Park, Bolton Library and Museum Services, Fletcher Moss Park & Botanical Gardens, Jumbles Country Park, Werneth Low Country Park, Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens, Hollingworth Lake, Haigh Woodland Park, Bruntwood Park, Etherow Country Park.
Restaurants in Greater Manchester
1. Burrs Country Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
The park is a great place to visit, lying on the River Irwell one mile from Bury town centre. It's an ideal spot for a range of activities including walking, canoeing, fishing, birdwatching as well as picnicing. The East Lancs Railway runs through the park with steam trains stopping at Burrs Halt. Part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail is in the park with 4 of it's sculptures on display. Burrs contains several architectural remains from it's industrial past. There is a pub and a café in the park, and a children's playground at the gates. Please respect the code and take all litter home with you. The car parks get very busy at peak times so please use public transport if possible. Neither camping nor barbeques are allowed within the park. Fishing is by licence only. Please contact the Ramsbottom Angling Club
Reviewed By StephenHH - Manchester, United Kingdom
the travel restrictions mean we should get to know local places again. Burrs Park was an industrial complex for well over 100 years, progressing from water mill to steam, fed by the river Irwell which winds through the site Once the industry went away it was converted to a park, although it still has a dam, a short canal, and a steam railway going through it. Great place for a walk, with lots of wildlife now.
2. Bolton Library and Museum Services
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Visit our Ancient Egypt Gallery to see fascinating artifacts, learn about Bolton's rich heritage or meander your way through our collection of art. Learn about creatures from all over the world and don't forget to say hello to our dinosaur friend on your way in! We are also home to Greater Manchester's only aquarium.
Reviewed By milinian - Bolton, United Kingdom
Beutiful Library and Museum well worth a visit the Museum has been refurbished with new exhibits there is also an Aquarium
3. Fletcher Moss Park & Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By Ihatethatduck - Manchester, United Kingdom
I’ve never been here before but went today as part of my daily exercise and what a stunning place. There’s so much to see from the woodland walk, the River Mersey to the amazing rock garden which has to be seen. I will definitely be visiting again when the lockdown is over with friends.
4. Jumbles Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By 473petere - Manchester, United Kingdom
You really cannot beat this place loads of space and lots of different ways to get to it. A walkers dream and great for dog walkers as well , if you can stop them chaseing the ducks and other birds. There is a cafe here but from reviews its best left alone. Take a loaf and feed the local ducks there are hundreds. Really great for free you can even visit the grounds of local turton tower for free as well (no parking charge as well) a real treat for dogs
5. Werneth Low Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Pipnidge
Fantastic place been going up here for 50years great views looking out over Manchester and and the moors good place for dog walking it's also an easy walk to compstall from here or down in to broadbottom
6. Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,287 reviews
Reviewed By helenhV3425VL
Beautiful winter garden with snowdrops early daffodils witchhazel and the most fabulous fragrant Daphne. Estate walks with deer and squirrels. Good for dogs on leads but sadly not in garden. Nice shop and 2 cafes with good choice of quality food whether hot meals snacks or cakes. Picnic area lake working mill. House closed for winter. Plenty of parking but can be busy at weekends
7. Hollingworth Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 887 reviews
Reviewed By K9431TProberts - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Had a lovely Sunday evening walk around the lake as the sun was going down stunning views and at 2.5 miles it’s a great walk nice to see ice cream shop open half way round really beautiful place.
8. 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
9. Bruntwood Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By lyndastockport
Love it here great out door space fabulous menu cafietiers of coffee and wonderful Italian ice cream a regular haunt for lunch or just coffee
10. Etherow Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By traciecleere
Lovely park, dam, woods and boating lake. We visit Ethrow park quite frequently and always enjoy it. The wooded area surrounds a central lake so it’s easy to stick to a route without getting lost! Along the boating lake is a quiet path that usually has people fishing and the ducks and geese wander along the path which is nice, the path leads to the dam which is always nice to see. A cafe and little ice cream parlour are situated near the car park for refreshments. It’s a lovely park for walking and we usually find new parts to explore that we haven’t seen before. Highly recommend
