Things to Do in Manchester

Discover Manchester’s spirit — from industrial roots and football glory to hidden stories that shaped a world-famous city with this 2 hour self-guided tour. This walking tour takes you through Manchester's history, showcasing its famous landmarks and hidden treasures that highlight the city's growth from industrial roots to a lively present. You'll admire the stunning Gothic architecture of the John Rylands Library and the impressive Manchester Cathedral, rich with centuries of history.

4. 3( 68 reviews )Discover Manchester’s spirit — from industrial roots and football glory to hidden stories that shaped a world-famous city - Discover a 7th century cathedral, a commodity exchange which now serves as a theater, a museum for football fans and much more! Free Cancellation - Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund Valid 365 days - Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times Language Options - English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese Duration - 1 hour and 30 minutes Piccadilly Gardens- google maps - Google maps - Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout - You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app and buying the tour on the app. Download app for instant tour access

The Hard Rock Cafe Manchester has memorabilia from The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis and Elvis Presley along with more contemporary items including stage costumes worn by Natasha Bedingfield and Arctic Monkeys. Like all great revolutions, the Hard Rock Cafe wasn’t meant to succeed. It was 1971 and as the Swinging Sixties had given way to the Super Seventies, fashions and tastes were changing. Two hungry young Americans were in London and couldn’t find a decent place to eat a decent burger… so they opened up a joint. Their landlord didn’t think it would last and gave them just a six-month lease. Four decades later, there almost 200 Hard Rock Cafes in more than 50 countries worldwide. The first T-shirt hit the streets in ‘74 and the first piece of memorabilia came, fittingly, by chance in ‘79 when Eric Clapton asked to hang his Lead II Fender guitar over his favourite bar stool and mark as his spot. Today, the rock 'n' roll collection has more than 74, 000 pieces and is the largest of its kind. By 1982, the Hard Rock Cafe had gone global and the rest, as they say, is history (that’s still being written)! Choose from one of the following menus: GOLD MENU MAINS Original Legendary® Burger Fresh Black Angus steak burger, with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served with our signature steak sauce and seasoned fries on the side. Moving Mountains® Burger 100% plant-based patty, topped with cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, and seasoned fries on the side. Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken with melted Monterey Jack cheese, smoked bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served on a toasted fresh bun with honey mustard sauce and seasoned fries on the side. Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese Grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a four-cheese sauce blend. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Grilled chicken with fresh romaine tossed in a classic tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan crisps, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese. Tupelo Chicken Tenders Crispy chicken tenders served with seasoned fries, honey mustard and our house-made barbecue sauce. DESSERT Brownie Warm chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream. DRINKS 1 Soft drink, coffee or tea DIAMOND MENU STARTERS Fresh Salad Onion Rings MAINS Original Legendary® Burger Fresh Black Angus steak burger, with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served with our signature steak sauce and seasoned fries on the side. Moving Mountains® Burger 100% plant-based patty, topped with cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato and seasoned fries on the side. Smoked BBQ Combo Until - Slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs and hand-pulled smoked pork served with our house-made barbecue sauce. The perfect combination of our smokehouse specialties served with seasoned fries on the side. From - Slow-cooked ½ rack of Baby Back Ribs and ½ grilled BBQ chicken served with our house-made barbecue sauce and seasoned fries on the side. Grilled Salmon Seasoned and grilled then topped with our chipotle aioli and served with grilled lemon, fresh vegetables and seasoned fries. Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese Grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a four-cheese sauce blend. Steak Salad Grilled steak on a bed of fresh mixed greens tossed in a blue cheese vinaigrette, with pickled red onions, red peppers and Roma tomatoes, finished with crispy shoestring onions and blue cheese crumbles. BBQ Chicken Grilled chicken layered with signature spices and our signature barbecue sauce, served with fresh vegetables and seasoned fries. DESSERT Chocolate cake DRINKS 1 Soft drink, coffee or tea **Depending upon party size starters to share may change as appropriate. *Menu items subject to change and availability. Reservations only. Inclusions: Meal Important Info: Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

You leave Manchester and head straight for the border of Wales. Your first stop of the day is Conwy. This must be one of the most picture-perfect harbour towns in the world. You can see a castle perched by the sea, the ‘world’s smallest house’, and lots of cute restaurants boasting the best fish and chips. You venture along the winding, scenic roads of the Snowdonia National Park before you arrive in Betws-Y-Coed. This quaint town is known as the gateway to Snowdonia and is famous for its alpine trees and cosy cafes. Chester is your next stop. This is one of England’s most historic towns, which means there are a lot of things to do here. We advise you to go straight to the ancient cathedral and learn about its remarkable past. Inclusions: Conwy Castle Ticket Guide Transport Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

It’s time to leave the big city behind and travel to the Peak District. Your first stop is in Castleton. This quaint old town attracts travellers from all over the world for its quintessential English charm. You can wander the streets, enjoy a beautiful view up a valley, and learn its history at an insightful information centre. You then venture to Monsal Head. There’s an old rail line viaduct that emerges from green hills to create a unique vista. It’s a gorgeous structure with an impressive history. If you’re hungry, then you’re in luck, because you’re stopping for lunch in Bakewell next. Not only is this town delicious to look at, but it’s also the home of one of England’s most famous desserts, the Bakewell Pudding. After lunch we travel to Poole’s Cavern. You can go on an optional visit to this enormous limestone cave system that has been described as one of the wonders of the Peak District. This cave system has welcomed Mary Queen of Scots and countless other visitors who have all marvelled at the chambers, stalagmites and stalactites. You travel back to Manchester and arrive in the late afternoon. Inclusions: Poole's Cavern Ticket Transport Guide Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Explore the most frightful places in Manchester, with their stories of restless spirits, cruel murders and menacing ghouls. Highlights Discover 10+ new creepy places around town. Find hidden objects and details on the buildings, while solving intriguing clues. Reveal the real stories of dreadful events and people who lived in these places. Follow step-by-step instructions to reach the next place, solve the clue and get a creepy story. Loky was a Manchester student who drowned in the canal, killed by The Pusher, a serial killer prowling the canals of Manchester. Now a ghost, Loky has sent out a chain letter to a random address. He knows that The Pusher is the ghost of the mass murderer who hid his victims and their bodies in Albert Hall and who now continues his murders by pushing people into the canals. You can help release the ghosts of The Pusher’s victims. The Pusher will lose his power and will disappear. Languages Quest available in English How does it work? This quest has 13 challenges. After booking, follow the instructions you receive by e-mail for playing this city game and walking tour. Make sure you download the Questo mobile app from GooglePlay or the Apple App Store. Create a new account inside the Questo app with your email address to begin the game. Please note, in order to play the game, you will need an internet connection. This is a self-guided game type tour. You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start. Inclusions: City APP Audioguide Exclusions: Entrance fee Important Info: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Redeem Info: NONE - Voucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!

You leave manic Manchester behind and head straight for the lovely Lake District. Your first stop of the day is at Bowness which sits on the shores of Windermere. You have time here to take a leisurely cruise on the lake or wander around the town and admire the sublime views of the landscapes. You travel around the southern tip of Windermere and towards Coniston Water. You enjoy the views of this body of water before arriving in the picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead. This is where the poet William Wordsworth attended Grammar School. After exploring the cozy village, you take the narrow country lanes north towards Grasmere, a place Wordsworth described as “the loveliest spot that man hath found”. There's free time to visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, taste the legendary gingerbread, or enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden by the River Rothy. We then take in spectacular views of Ullswater Lake as we head along country roads to its southern shores and onwards out of the Lake District to Lancaster. It’s a contrast to all the villages you’ve visited, this town boasts majestic medieval architecture and a spectacular castle that dominates the surrounding district. From here, we return to Manchester in the early evening. Important information The Windemere Lake Cruise will last, approximately, 45 minutes. Inclusions: Transport Windemere Lake Cruise Ticket Guide Exclusions: Tickets Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Designed for children aged 3-10 years, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is the ultimate indoor playground. Visit Miniland, built from over

1. 5 million bricks, to see airships swoop, towers glow, mischievous Minifigures hiding and the land changing from day to night. Admire mini cobbles of Coronation Street and the rollercoasters of Alton Towers too. You won’t want to miss LEGO Ninjago City Adventure and its 3 storeys of play area. Practice moves in the temple training area and obstacle courses alongside your favourite characters. Hop aboard your chariot and fight off beastly trolls and sneaky skeletons to save the captured princess in the Kingdom Quest Ride. Or pedal as fast as you can to conjure Merlin’s magic in Merlin’s Apprentice Ride. Witness a rocket blast off in Space Mission and meet the amazing Master Model Builders to get some tips on how to build a speedy LEGO car. As if all of that isn’t spectacular enough, watch a 3D film change to 4D in the LEGO 4D Cinema experience where you’ll feel rain, wind and even snow with your favourite LEGO characters. Inclusions: Tickets Exclusions: Drinks Meal Transport Important Info: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Located next to the Trafford Centre, The Sea Life Manchester Aquarium is home to thousands of sea creatures, ready for you to discover! Admire the vibrant clownfish and seahorses and watch the sharks and rays swim by in the 11 different zones. Begin your adventure at Turtle Beach where you’ll find an interactive 3D projection experience that takes you through the life cycle of a sea turtle. Discover fascinating facts about sea turtles as you watch them swim and learn about the Breed, Rescue, Protect programme that helps support these endangered animals. Venture into the underwater caves of Rocky Hideout where little ones can get up close to 4 different species of moray eels, purple debelius reef lobster and peacock mantis shrimp! You’ll be mesmerised by our interactive colour-changing jellyfish tank. Just choose a colour and watch it change as the jellyfish float around enchantingly! Step inside our incredible ocean tunnel as you find yourself submerged in the wonders of the tropical seas! Meet the different sea creatures – you’ll see the white rays that always seem to be smiling, Derek – the grumpiest looking resident in the tank, and Bonaparte – a Humphead Napoleon Wrasse! You won’t miss the 7 blacktip reef sharks swimming around that are a part of Sea Life’s ongoing conservation effort to help breed this species. With plenty more marine animals swimming around, SEA LIFE Manchester makes for an unforgettable experience! Inclusions: Tickets Exclusions: Meal Transport Drinks Important Info: Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Say farewell to Manchester... for today, we’re heading into a fictional land, of sorts. This tour is for our literature fans out there, and our first stop on the tour is known as 'the hillside home' of the Brontë family, the town of Haworth. Yep. Those Brontë sisters we know and love. Wander the town they once called home, soak up the history. You may even be able to visit the former Brontë home which is now The Brontë Parsonage Museum (however, please note their opening times vary and may not always be open while on tour). As for the lovely town of Haworth itself? Quaint, quiet, and quality... the essentials for any English village. You’ll delight in the shops, cafes, and cobblestoned streets. Wandering around, maybe you’ll see why the Brontë sisters were inspired by the community they grew up in. And for fans of the series The Railway Children, make sure to check out the steam railway at Oakworth Station just down the road, which was featured in the production. Grab yourself a bite for lunch at one of the many cafes or get some takeaway and enjoy pretty views as you wander the area. Our drive continues through the lovely landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. It’s a breathtaking view to be sure. Meandering hills, craggy moorlands, and romantic valleys stretch out all around you. But what you take notice of most is the limestone. From cliffs to caves, outcrops to scars, this moody rock is found at every turn. We arrive at our next destination, the market town of Grassington. Often referred to as the 'beating heart of the Yorkshire Dales', you may recongise it as the fictional market town of Darrowby in the series of All Creatures Great & Small. And just a short five-minute walk from the car park, you'll find the beauty of Linton Falls. If there's been plenty of rain (it is the UK, after all), you'll hear their thunderous call as you approach. You have free time in Grassington to explore and grab a bite to eat. And just to really showcase the beauty of this region, it's next onto Aysgarth Falls. This three-stepped waterfall has drawn people to it for over 200 years, including the famous, from poet William Wordsworth to painter JMW Turner. You might also recognise them from the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Now it's time for something a little different... but perhaps even more exciting. Cheese. We arrive at Wensleydale Creamery , custodians of a 1000-year-old heritage. From their iconic, creamy, crumbly classic Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese to the rich, buttery flavours of Fountains Gold, this is a cheese-lovers dream. Our final stop of the day is the stunning Ribblehead Viaduct. A proud display of Victorian engineering, this impressive statement structure has incredible views of the Three Peaks mountains. After a few photos and a bit of awe, you jump back on the bus and head back to Manchester, arriving in the early evening.

Come and explore the incredible Chatsworth House, a stunning art-filled gem right in the heart of the magnificent Peak District National Park. Let your imagination run wild! That's what Chatsworth House is all about – a house of dreamers and creators. That is your destination today! First, though, you must drag yourself away from vibrant Manchester. It will be worth it, though, since you enter one of Britain's most famously beautiful regions. The Peak District National Park is rich in limestone, moorland plateaus, iconic villages, and... harrowing stories of murder and death. From the Christmas Eve murder in Hassop in 1866 to the Legend of Lovers Leap, it makes one wonder... is there something in the water? We'll make a few stops along the way before reaching the impressive Chatsworth House. You'll have several hours here to explore. What you do and see is up to you. Maybe you'll take in the beauty of the estate's gardens. Maybe you simply can't miss the collection of masterpieces inside, artworks from Rembrandt, Reynolds, and Veronese. Maybe the kids are begging you to head straight for the farmyard and playground, because who doesn't love cows and a zip line? You'll need to refuel after taking it all in. There are plenty of places at the estate to stop for a treat, whether you just need a quick bite or a full meal. Leaving Chatsworth House, don't fret, because your time in the Peak District isn't over yet. Your last stop before heading home is in the lovely spa town of Buxton. Walking among the ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture, you'll come away from this vibrant town refreshed and inspired. You arrive back in Manchester in the early evening.

Manchester is famous for being one of the world capitals of football (soccer), but there is much more to see here. For example, Chinatown, the second largest in the UK and the third-largest in Europe, take a peek at the Town Hall, built-in 1877 during the industrial revolution and one great example of neo-gothic architecture. The façade is so similar to the Palace of Westminster that it was even used as a substitute for the movie “The Iron Lady”, by Margaret Thatcher. Another neo-gothic building is John Rylands Library, baptized with the name of Manchester’s foremost textile manufacturer, first multi-millionaire and philanthropist. And don’t miss Manchester’s Cathedral, many times restored during the 19th century and following the damage of the IRA bombing. This medieval church testifies to the existence of the city as a Saxon settlement and is the seat of the Bishop of Manchester. The seventh most populated city in England, it’s also considered a modern hub, but it was once also one of the most important textile centers on the planet. The unshaken confidence of Manchesters derives also from the city’s status as the pillar of the British Industrial Revolution, and all other social revolutions that preceded it. Today, though, this is a city of modernity, creativity and progress, where the first computer to store programs and to have memory was created, and it boasts the oldest public library of the English language in the world. You will see : *Piccadilly Gardens *Chinatown *Manchester Town Hall *John Rylands Library *Royal Exchange Theatre *St Ann's Church *New Cathedral Street *Manchester Cathedral You will learn about : *Rise of Manchester from a town to a metropole *Saxons and Normans *Rich medieval past *Protestant revolution *Industrial Revolution *Victorian Age *Blitzkrieg and Second World War Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Entrance fee Gratuities Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.