Situated south of Lancashire and bordered by Merseyside, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Cheshire, some of the major urban areas of Greater Manchester include Bolton, Stockport, Bury, Oldham and of course the city of Manchester itself. But apart from the cities, there is plenty more to occupy the mind.

Daisy Nook Country Park, Failsworth
A country park with woodland, canals, rivers and picnic sites, Daisy Nook Country Park is ideal for bird watching, orienteering and fishing. The visitor centre and café are open at weekends and on weekday afternoons in the summer.

Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens, Didsbury
The botanical gardens feature an interesting rock garden, with many uncommon alpines, bulbs and marginal plants situated around the natural pond and water features. There are also a number of grass ands shale tennis courts on site.

Gallery of Costume, Rusholme
Housed in a Georgian mansion, the Gallery of Costume contains one of the largest collections of clothing and accessories in Britain. The collection contains clothes worn from the 17th century to the present day. There are lively, colourful displays on two floors and a programme of events to interest visitors of all ages.

Hat Works, Stockport
An imaginative and interesting day out, Hat Works has a comprehensive range of visitor facilities including two audio visual theatres, early hat workshops, a hatter’s cottage, a hat block making workshop, working machinery and hat display galleries.

Heaton Hall

Heaton Hall House, Prestwich
Set in 650 acres of parkland, this magnificent 18th century country house was designed by James Wyatt for Sir Thomas Egerton in 1712. Retaining many of its original features, its principal rooms have been beautifully restored and give the visitor an insight into life at Heaton Hall in the early 19th century.

Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
Reopened in May 2002 after a £35 million transformation, the art gallery is home to an internationally acclaimed collection and a superb new gallery for special exhibitions. Attractions include interactive activities, guided tours and talks.

Old Trafford

Manchester United Football Club Museum
When you step into the theatre of dreams you're walking into more than a football stadium. The focus for the passions of millions of fans around the world, even when the stands are empty, you can feel the electricity the players experience before they run out onto the pitch. Visitors can browse through the museum, which charts the history of the club from its origins in 1878 and linger in the dazzling trophy room.

Museum of Science and Industry, Castlefield
Located in the world's oldest passenger railway station, the museum has galleries full of fascinating facts, amazing artefacts and working exhibits, which bring the past to life. Visitors can discover how science can be fun in the hands on science centre and walk through a reconstructed Victorian sewer, complete with sounds and smells.

Museum of Transport, Manchester
The museum has 70 buses and a collection of lorries that represent public transport in the Greater Manchester area, with archives and small exhibits. Special events occur during the year, including a spring and autumn festival, the Heaton Park rally and a special weekend for disabled people.

Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester
Boasting an Edwardian facade, with a light and spacious modern interior, the Whitworth Art Gallery holds an outstanding collection of contemporary and historical art, from sculptures and paintings to drawings and textiles. A range of tours, lectures, workshops and concerts accompany the exhibition programme.

Wythenshawe Hall

Wythenshawe Hall, Northenden
A splendid half-timbered Tudor house, the Hall is set in the grounds of Wythenshawe Park in south Manchester. Home of the Tatton family for nearly 400 years, it boasts an eventful history and played a dramatic role in the English Civil War. A visit to the Hall today provides a fascinating insight into the changing history of the area.


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