Location: Bury
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Top 10 Things to do in Bury, United Kingdom (UK)
Bury (/ˈbɛri/, locally also /ˈbʊrɪ/) is a town in Greater Manchester, England, on the River Irwell. It lies 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east of Bolton, 5.9 miles (9.5 km) west-southwest of Rochdale and 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north-northwest of Manchester. Bury is the largest administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, with an estimated population in 2015 of 78,723. The borough of Bury has a wider population of 187,474 as of 2011.
Restaurants in Bury
1. Bury Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 905 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 bugattilover - Oldham, United Kingdom
Had not been to Bury market in years. Glad i visited as its the same market i used to know. Various stalls selling absolutely everything you might need. Good to see the black pudding stalls are still there. Lots of characters still about the place as well.
2. The Fusilier Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By KevinSadler2364 - Leicester, United Kingdom
This is a magnificent museum. It takes you through the ages of the regiments, and tells the story of the ordinary soldier as well as the famous. Exhibits and information are many and varied, and tbh, I didn't quite get it all in, but as I paid I can go back anytime in the next year.
3. Bury Transport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
4. Peel Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By luvfoodantravel - Manchester, United Kingdom
We enjoyed our walk to the Tower even though it was not open. We were told in the week that it would be open but when we got there the white flag that flies when open was not flying. This is run by volunteers so no grumbling allowed!
It was a good walk, not overly strenuous but a bit boggy if you went off the gravel path.
The views are amazing.
Wrap up warm and take refreshments.
5. Heaton Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 719 reviews
This is a huge park with a number of facilities including a public golf course and a small farm that is great for young children.
Reviewed By gourmetManchester - Manchester
Lunch there January 1st 2018..Will never go again..The staff looked at me & my partner like we'd just arrived from "MARS",,no please no thank you's..The Cauliflower soup was just Milky thin flavoured waterery & awful..My panini was cold the cheese was still in slices & not melted, but then you use grated cheese in a panini not sliced from a pack. Sent this back staff quite rude..Nice quiet young man served us & apologised. Rest of staff mIserable don't want to see this when going for lunch. Overpriced at £11-90 for food was was just awful.
6. Whitefield Garrick Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 66 reviews
Small but perfectly formed ( 86 seat ) Theatre with thrust stage layout. This well equiped and intimate theatre provides 5 plays per season each for 9 Performances. The society aims to provide a wide range of drama to appeal to most theatre goers. Theatre club membership ( E mail if you wish to be added to our waiting list ) entitles participants to one seat for each play and priority booking for this seat plus one paying guest. Tickets are on open sale for the week proceeding each production. A member of the Greater Manchester Drama Federation. We have our own small bar area and encourage new members to become involved in all aspects of staging a play from acting, directing, set construction, lighting, properties, costume to ticketing and selling interval drinks.
Reviewed By Floridaholic - Greater Manchester
Not reviewing any one show but the company puts on 4 -5 shows a year and are very good. The theatre is only small but all seats have a good view and always tea, coffee or something a little stronger available.
7. The Met
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
""...a Gold Mine of entertainment in the heart of Bury"" Bury TimesThe Met is an independent performing arts organisation based in an impressive Victorian building in Bury, just north of Manchester.The Met presents contemporary and classic theatre, music and comedy touring nationally and internationally. We present new and exciting artists who go on to become household names as well as established artists performing to sell-out audiences all over the world.Audiences at The Met have enjoyed a pre-Partridge Steve Coogan, legendary Performances by Joy Division and The Pixies, pre-Elbow Elbow, pre-Hollywood Lee Evans and live music and theatre that leaves people inspired and enriched.With the assistance of our funders and sponsors, we maintain affordable prices for our events so that everyone can enjoy our programme. We are committed to offering first class live entertainment – and welcoming you to the friendliest live arts venue in the North West of England!The Met is run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a company limited by guarantee (No. 2370868) and a registered charity (No. 701879).
Reviewed By Kath M - Bolton, United Kingdom
Since the revamp this venue has gone from strength to strength. It is welcoming and the variety of bands and other entertainment is second to none. There is always something for everyone.
8. Bury Parish Church
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
A Grade 1 Listed Victorian, Anglican church of impressive architecture, interest and beauty. With local historic links, especially to the Lancashire Fusiliers. Open daily, except Tuesdays, we have a coffee shop also selling cards, gifts and books. Classical Concerts held on Fridays at 12.30pm fro September to July. Sunday services at 8.00am, 10.00am and 6.30pm
Reviewed By KevinSadler2364 - Leicester, United Kingdom
It's title says it's just a parish church. But to be honest, I've seen cathedrals that don't have the same as this place. It's a beautiful church, well maintained and is a credit to the town, but once inside. Decorative, with wonderful stonework and carvings, well worth visiting.
9. Summerseat Players at the Theatre Royal
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Jennifer B - Haslingden, United Kingdom
Summerseat Players' current production of Goodnight Mr Tom is outstanding. The cast were excellent, particularly those playing the parts of Mr Tom, William and Zach. The production was faultless! It is hard to believe that this is an amateur group.
Well done to everyone involved in the show. Looking forward to your next performance.
10. Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By rachxx1xx - Lancashire, UK
I visited Bleakholt for the first time last Monday and have been back twice since! There are all different kinds of animals, horses, ponies, donkeys, guineas, goats, rabbits, chickens which have been rescued and have a home for life at the sanctuary and the dogs and cats which can be adopted.
You can register to be a dog walker on a volunteer basis, make sure to take your driving license/proof of address. You have a brief chat with one of the staff members (this is at set times of day so maybe ring ahead to check), hand over your car key and off you go. Walking is between 10-3 every day. The dogs are happy to get out of their pens and the scenery around the sanctuary is beautiful so it's a win win for everyone. They assign dogs based on their temperament so if you are with children you get a 'green' dog, blue and amber dogs are a little more excitable!
There is a bookshop, pet supply shop and cafe (open weekends and bank holiday) which is very reasonable for toasties, soup, pies, homemade cakes and various beverages. There is indoor or outdoor Seating. Toilets are available too. Parking is free.
A wonderful place to spend an afternoon, make sure to buy something or donate towards the care of these lovely animals.
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