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Things to do in Manchester
Buile Hill Park is one of Things to do in Manchester.

1. Buile Hill Park

8.1
631 Eccles New Road, Salford, Salford
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Dave M.Dave Myring: Great fireworks every year!!

Chill Factor(e) is one of Things to do in Manchester.

2. Chill Factor(e)

8.6
Trafford Quays Leisure Village (Trafford Way), Manchester
Ski Resort and Area · 24 tips and reviews

Joseph Q.Joseph Quinn: Really impressed by quality of the snow and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Go during the week if possible to take full advantage of the uncrowded slope.

Cloud 23 is one of Things to do in Manchester.

3. Cloud 23

7.9
303 Deansgate, Manchester
Cocktail Bar · City Centre · 57 tips and reviews

Sophie W.Sophie Williamson: Nice for a special occasion. Absolutely amazing view of the city. Book well in advance.

Affleck's is one of Things to do in Manchester.

4. Affleck's

8.6
52 Church St, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Flea Market · Northern Quarter · 46 tips and reviews

Alicia C.Alicia Crespo Clayton: This is a very special place. Independent store, handmade stuff, artists, original things, If you come to MANCHESTER you can't mis it!

The Trafford Centre is one of Things to do in Manchester.

5. The Trafford Centre

8.4
Peel Ave, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Shopping Mall · 146 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: Lots of nice 'things' to look at... If you catch my drift.

6. The Sweet Emporium

The Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester
Candy Store · 2 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: They stock all your old favourites! The Double Dip, Parma Violets, Wham bars, Zappas, Jaw Breakers... fantastic.

Manchester Arndale is one of Things to do in Manchester.

7. Manchester Arndale

7.8
High St, Manchester
Shopping Mall · City Centre · 68 tips and reviews

ChargeBoxChargeBox: There's a chargebox here so u can charge ur phone in a secure locker while u have a coffee/ do some shopping. it's in the vodafone store!

Spinningfields Square is one of Things to do in Manchester.

8. Spinningfields Square

8.0
Spinningfields, Manchester
Plaza · City Centre · 8 tips and reviews

9. Ordsall Hall Museum

7.0
322 Ordsall Lane, Salford, Salford
Art Museum · 8 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: Free and fantastic for families and couples. A truly beautiful building that was recently renovated.

Heaton Park is one of Things to do in Manchester.

10. Heaton Park

9.0
Middleton Rd, Manchester
Park · 33 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Walk right up to the top of the hill - you can see for miles. It's a beautiful view on a clear day.

Quayside MediaCityUK is one of Things to do in Manchester.

11. Quayside MediaCityUK

5.3
The Quays, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester
Outlet Mall · 31 tips and reviews

Roy M.Roy Martin: Free parking for an hour without a purchase, or free for 4 hours with any purchase.

The Printworks is one of Things to do in Manchester.

12. The Printworks

7.4
27 Withy Grove, Manchester
Arts and Entertainment · City Centre · 26 tips and reviews

Rob F.Rob Finney: Good place to go for food and to catch a movie. There's a good choice of food from the bars and restaurants that are only a short walk away from the Arndale Center. Read more.

13. Hard Rock Cafe Manchester

8.5
The Printworks, Manchester, Greater Manchester
American Restaurant · City Centre · 64 tips and reviews

Ray K.Ray K: Refillable drinks plus nachos equals good times Read more.

Imperial War Museum North is one of Things to do in Manchester.

14. Imperial War Museum North

8.1
Trafford Wharf Rd (The Quays), Manchester
History Museum · 63 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Visit the Viewing Platform for spectacular views of Salford Quays.

Manchester Christmas Market is one of Things to do in Manchester.

15. Manchester Christmas Market

7.4
Albert Sq, Manchester
Christmas Market · City Centre · 64 tips and reviews

Anji P.Anji Panji: Cherry punch with amaretto is worth a try

The John Rylands Library is one of Things to do in Manchester.

16. The John Rylands Library

9.5
150 Deansgate, Manchester
Library · City Centre · 42 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: This historic library's collection includes the oldest known piece of the New Testament and a 1476 William Caxton edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

17. Salford Quays

Salford Quays, Salford, Salford
Harbor or Marina · 30 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: Visit MediaCityUK, the BBC's new home in the North!

Daytona Indoor Karting is one of Things to do in Manchester.

18. Daytona Indoor Karting

8.4
Wharfside Way (Trafford Park), Manchester
Go Kart Track · 6 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: There's a licensed bar upstairs!

The Northern Quarter is one of Things to do in Manchester.

19. The Northern Quarter

Manchester
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews

Gary M.Gary Mcclarnan: Great area for food and drink. I recommend Teacup on Thomas St, North Tea Power on Tib st, Sweet Junction on tib st, Northern Quarter restaurant, Thomas, Oi Polloi menswear and Magma on Oldham st.

Science and Industry Museum is one of Things to do in Manchester.

20. Science and Industry Museum

8.8
Liverpool Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Science Museum · City Centre · 86 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: Get some grub at The Ox across the road. I recommend the fish and chips!

21. Copacabana

Dale Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Bar · Northern Quarter · 4 tips and reviews

SandraSandra: Really good club to share to the world your Salsa moves

22. Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens

8.9
Charcoal Ln, Dunham Massey
Historic and Protected Site · Bowdon · 28 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Take a stroll in Britain's largest Winter Garden.

Browns is one of Things to do in Manchester.

23. Browns

7.5
1 York St, Manchester
Bar · City Centre · 25 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: Good service with a smile. Perhaps a little slow, but hardly worth the mention. Yummy afternoon tea with scones, despite earlier 'tips' claim.

Matt & Phreds Jazz Club is one of Things to do in Manchester.

24. Matt & Phreds Jazz Club

8.4
64 Tibb St., Manchester
Jazz and Blues Venue · Northern Quarter · 28 tips and reviews

Leon S.Leon Summerfield-Kehoe: Bi-weekly Charleston lessons. Contact the venue for dates and times.

National Cycling Centre - Track is one of Things to do in Manchester.

25. National Cycling Centre - Track

8.4
Stuart St, Manchester
Track Stadium · 15 tips and reviews

Victoria G.Victoria Galvis: Burgers and beers inside.

Tatton Park is one of Things to do in Manchester.

26. Tatton Park

8.6
Ashley Rd, Knutsford, Cheshire
Park · 18 tips and reviews

4sq North West England4sq North West England: A wonderful Mansion and 2000 acre deer park.Donated by the last heir of the Egerton family to the National Trust, the park is run by Cheshire East Council, so members still need to pay.

Blue Peter Garden is one of Things to do in Manchester.

27. Blue Peter Garden

6.9
The Green (MediaCityUK), Salford
Garden · Salford Quays · No tips or reviews

28. MediaCityUK

The Greenhouse, Salford
Business Center · Salford Quays · 27 tips and reviews

Kevin S.Kevin Slavin: It's like a whole city, made out of media!

29. Salford Lads Club

7.4
Saint Ignatius Walk, Salford
Recreation Center · 5 tips and reviews

Music Heritage UKMusic Heritage UK: The Smiths showed a picture of the club on the inside sleeve of their LP, 'The Queen is Dead' and was featured in two videos for the band. It was also a rehearsal space used by the Hollies in the 60s Read more.

30. Salford Museum & Art Gallery

6.4
Peel Park, Salford, Salford
Museum · 8 tips and reviews

Max K.Max Kohanzad: Parking is at the front of the building! Pay & Display.

31. People's History Museum

8.2
Left Bank (Spinningfields), Manchester
History Museum · City Centre · 21 tips and reviews

SL K.SL Kng: 10am-5pm free admission!

Cloud 23 is one of Things to do in Manchester.

32. Cloud 23

7.9
303 Deansgate, Manchester
Cocktail Bar · City Centre · 57 tips and reviews
Sugar Junction is one of Things to do in Manchester.

33. Sugar Junction

8.7
60 Tib St, Manchester
Tea Room · Northern Quarter · 48 tips and reviews
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel is one of Things to do in Manchester.

34. The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

8.3
Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester
Hotel · City Centre · 36 tips and reviews

35. The Avenue

7.4
The Avenue (off Deansgate), Manchester
Pedestrian Plaza · City Centre · 1 tip