Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Greater Manchester, England

December 26, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including The Trafford Centre, Jumbles Country Park, Science and Industry Museum, Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens, Portland Basin Museum, Imperial War Museum North, Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Hat Works Museum of Hatting, Bury Market, National Football Museum.
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1. The Trafford Centre

Regent Cres., Stretford M17 8AA England +44 161 749 1717 [email protected] http://traffordcentre.co.uk/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,204 reviews

The Trafford Centre

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...

2. Jumbles Country Park

Bradshaw Road Bradshaw, Bolton BL2 6EJ England +44 7852 872164 http://www.visitnorthwest.com/walk/jumbles-reservoir
Excellent
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4.5 based on 358 reviews

Jumbles Country Park

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

3. Science and Industry Museum

Liverpool Road Castlefield, Manchester M3 4FP England +44 161 832 2244 [email protected] http://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8,047 reviews

Science and Industry Museum

The Science and Industry Museum sits in the heart of Manchester, the world's first industrial city. It houses the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and the world's first railway warehouse from 1830, which are located at the end of the museum site. On a visit to the museum, you will see amazing objects and learn about the men and women whose ideas changed the world forever. Daily demonstrations bring the museum's world class collection of textile and industrial machinery to life. There are interactive exhibits to explore and a regular programme of changing exhibitions to enjoy.

Reviewed By laineyw999 - Lancashire, United Kingdom

Great shows and interesting exhibits for all ages Definitely think everyone should go to see this fabulous and fantastic place The thought that’s been put into it all is just amazing and will definitely come back soon Fabulous food too in the restaurant and coffee was greatly needed!

4. Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens

Dunham Massey Hall Woodhouse Ln, Altrincham WA14 4SJ England +44 161 941 1025 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,287 reviews

Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens

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

5. Portland Basin Museum

Heritage Centre Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 0QA England +44 161 342 5480 [email protected] http://www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/portland
Excellent
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4.5 based on 436 reviews

Portland Basin Museum

Portland Basin Museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne. The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the family.

Reviewed By georgetF4032FZ

A huge former canal warehouse at the junction of the Ashton, Peak Forest and Huddersfield Canals, with the two lower floors used as a Museum, with accommodation above (I think). A replica street scene, with reconstructed houses, a pub, schoolroom, chapel and shops, plus tableaux on mining, the canals, local transport, hatting and gloving, and other local industries. Access to the canal side, with open air seating to complement the very pleasant tea room and a chance to watch boats passing by. Plus a good souvenir shop and helpful and friendly staff.

6. Imperial War Museum North

Trafford Wharf Road The Quays, Stretford M17 1TZ England +44 20 7416 5000 [email protected] http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,787 reviews

Imperial War Museum North

Purpose-built to tell powerful stories of over a century of conflict, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver a moving and immersive experience.

Reviewed By BarryC732 - Chorley, United Kingdom

Set in Salford Quays the IWM North is a modern museum exhibiting different aspects and effects of war. During our visit the theme was "Less we Forget", showing exhibits and films of WW1. The museum was well laid out and provided a thought provoking experience for us all. Entrance is free and a pay car park is situated next to the museum. The museum includes a shop and a cafe. The displays are changed regularly so well worth repeated visits. It is staffed by volunteers who are very helpful and will answer any queries.

7. Stockport Air Raid Shelters

61 Chestergate, Stockport SK1 1NE England +44 161 474 1940 http://www.stockport.gov.uk/airraidshelters
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 568 reviews

Stockport Air Raid Shelters

Carved into the natural sandstone cliffs, the intriguing network of underground tunnels offers visitors an unparalleled insight into life in wartime Britain in the 1940's. Visitors have the opportunity of learning about the experiences of local people during the war from the displays in the tunnels and from the state-of -the-art audio-guides and to find mementos of the 1940's in our shop.

Reviewed By micheleb969 - Stalybridge, United Kingdom

Excellent school trip, we were all dressed up the children as refugees, I was a land girl and others in military uniform very informamtitive, it was a great visit

8. Hat Works Museum of Hatting

Wellington Mill Wellington Road South Wellington Road South, Stockport SK3 0EU England +44 161 474 2399 [email protected] http://www.stockport.gov.uk/services/leisureculture/visitstockport/museumsandgalleries/hatworks/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 332 reviews

Hat Works Museum of Hatting

9. Bury Market

1 Murray Road, Bury BL9 0BJ England +44 161 253 6520 [email protected] http://www.burymarket.com
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,170 reviews

Bury Market

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!

10. National Football Museum

Cathedral Gardens Urbis Building, Manchester M4 3BG England 0161 605 8200 [email protected] http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,752 reviews

National Football Museum

The world's biggest and best football museum is open seven days a week in Manchester city centre. Here, you will discover how football became the game of our lives, following the stories through fascinating objects and exhibitions. Unearth the game's origins, relive the FA Cup fairytales and explore the different aspects and issues that make the game such an integral part of our culture and society. Chart the fortunes of our national teams in our new display, England on the World Stage, and see the country's footballing crown jewels: the ball from the 1966 World Cup Final, Geoff Hurst's iconic shirt and the Jules Rimet Trophy, still gleaming in its new case! Get in the game with a host of fun interactive challenges, from penalty-taking and shot-stopping to match commentary, and check out the latest changing exhibitions on the ground floor and in our Score Gallery.

Reviewed By Supermarriott - Bromborough, United Kingdom

Me and my partner and my mate went their to have a explore at the museum. The museum was fantastic and amazing in my life so the staff was helpful and friendly in my life of good services. The display was fantastic and amazing of good interesting histories and positive news like holding 1966 Jules Rimmet trophy where England won the World Cup final at Wembley against Germany of Geoff Hurst hat trick means they think it all over

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