Bury Art Gallery acts as far more than just a place where people can observe paintings and sculptures. It does carry a large collection...

The fusiliers are one of the most respected regiments of the army and have a long history that is connected with this part of the...

Standing within the confines of the fantastic Heaton Park, Heaton Hall is a spectacular piece of architecture that at one time would have been one...

Situated in the heart of Bolton and established for 40 years, the award-winning Octagon Theatre is one of the finest regional theatres in the country....

The Heywood family donated this large collection to the town of Bolton in 1948, the main part of the exhibitions are dominated by the Bowyer...

A good sized regional museum, the exhibitions are housed in a fine looking building close to the heart of the important Lancashire town of Bolton....

This small museum is located close to the heart of this Lancashire town and is dedicated to the history of steam, and the effects that...

Feed lambs, stroke calves or ride on donkeys at this family run open farm. Staff encourage a hands-on approach and visitors can see and touch...

The hall is set in formal gardens and offers guided tours and school education trips along with conference facilities, hiring of the hall and has...

At Turton Tower the original Pele tower from which the building developed dates back to the 12th century, later being transformed (in the 16th century)...

Greater Manchester is a large metropolitan area that has been protected for a number of centuries by the fire service dedicated to the city and...

Rossendale Museum is housed in a former mill owners’ residence, built in 1840. Surrounded by the grounds of Whitaker Park, the museum retains the character...

The Rochdale Pioneers Museum was established to protect and preserve the original store of the Rochdale Pioneers and to generate an understanding and appeal of...

The Working Class Movement Library contains an extensive collection of books, periodicals, pamphlets and articles related to the trade union movements, from the 18th Century...

At Helmshore Textile Museums in Rossendale, you will find two magnificent mills that illustrate the story of Lancashire’s textile industry. Higher Mill was built in...

Situated at the heart of The Quays, Manchester’s thrilling leisure destination, The Lowry boasts an award-winning programme in its two stunning theatres, where you can...

The parish church in Eccles is a place of great beauty and historical significance, being one of the oldest and best-preserved buildings in the community....

Ellenroad Engine House is open to the public and gives visitors a chance to see a part of industrial heritage in this region that many...

The story of Jewish people living in Manchester is a fascinating one. This museum looks at the last two hundred or so years of...

Old Trafford, also know as the ’Theatre of Dreams’ is the biggest football club ground in England. It is therefore both a popular tourist attraction...

Manchester United Football Club Museum is located adjacent to the main Old Trafford stadium. It explores the long and rich history that the club...

Dating back more than six hundred years of history, this building is one of the hidden gems of Salford in Greater Manchester. The Elizabethan...

Welcome to the Manchester Evening News Arena. With a seated capacity of 19,500 it’s hardly surprising that the Arena has attracted such internationally known names...

The People’s History Museum is located at the very heart of Manchester and offers a first class collection of exhibits to really bring to life...

Chetham Library is an important part of the community and holds a large range of texts, audio and visual equipment, which cross a range of...

Although the cathedral may appear to have a relatively modern exterior (in church terms, at least!), there is evidence that there has been a place...

This amazing building is hard to ignore, as it seems to fly into the Manchester sky! Travelling up form level 2, the visitor experiences elements...

The John Rylands Library in Manchester carries a large collection of texts that have been brought together from many years of history. There are...

This beautifully restored building stages a large and varied repertoire of live events throughout the year. These include classic opera, light opera, musicals, dance spectaculars,...

Housed in the Victorian Cotton Trading Hall, the theatre is a modern construction which gives a unique and intimate experience of theatre in the round....

Lancashire County Cricket Club has a long and illustrious history in the game, and of course enjoys a rivalry with Yorkshire that is unsurpassed....

This collection has been dubbed one of pre-eminent national and international importance, making up one of the largest science and technology collections on the continent....

There has been an extensive Chinese community in Manchester for a great many years, and it is why this museum was developed, to encourage and...

The Northern Quarter of Manchester has been a haven for creative people and artists for a long time, and it is therefore a perfect setting...

Located in the northern quarter of central Manchester, this collection and museum has been established in a suburb that has a long history of attracting...

This collection has been made up of pieces that are directly or indirectly related to the people of this community. Using the many artefacts...

There has been a public library service in Manchester since 1852, when the Manchester Free Library was opened in the Hall of Science in Campfield....

Manchester is one of the largest and most important post-industrial cities in the country and has a history that is related directly to the way...

In 1875 work began on Central station, and 1986, the station was reborn as G-MEX, which now together with the Manchester International Convention Centre, opened...

This centre is all about developing artistic talents and helping the existing art venues in the city to reach their optimal potential. The centre...