Manchester - Surroundings
Manchester, the Gateway to the North, has many towns and attractions within easy reach of the city.
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Alderley Edge, England
(Near Manchester)
Alderley Edge is located just south of Manchester on the A34. The village is situated on the Edge, a steep red sandstone escarpment, that is enjoyed by day trippers who explore the rolling fields and surrounding woodland.
Alderley Edge - Nether Alderley Mill
Nether Alderley Mil, a restored 15th century corn-mill, is a National Trust property located in Alderley Edge. It is powered by water from a lake it is set against and has been restored to full working order.
Nether Alderley Mill
Congleton Road
Nether Alderley SK10 4TW
England
Congleton Road
Nether Alderley SK10 4TW
England
Hours
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Ashton-Under-Lyne, England
(Near Manchester)
Ashton-Under-Lyne is located on the Tame River 6mi/10km east of Manchester. There are coal deposits in the area. The night life in Ashton-Under-Lyne is quite active, with many clubs in the town centre.
Ashton-Under-Lyne is also home to St. Michael and All Angels, completed in 1262.
Ashton-Under-Lyne is also home to St. Michael and All Angels, completed in 1262.
Ashton-Under-Lyne Tourist Office
32 Market Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 6ER
England
32 Market Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 6ER
England
Ashton-Under-Lyne - Museum of the Manchesters
The museum illustrates the history of the Manchester Regiment and its local community from 19th century to National Service. Besides, there is an exhibtion about the history of medals.
Bury, England
(Near Manchester)
Bury (pop. 172,200) is located 10mi/16km northwest of Manchester. The town has a large arts scene including a museum, art gallery and library all under one roof that was refurbished in 2005. The Bury Market has been on the same site for the past 600 years and operates on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The market attracts visitors for miles around the town.
Disley - Lyme Park
Lyme Park was originally a Tudor House but has been encased in a classical skin by the Palladian architect Giacomo Leoni. This is one of th biggest houses in Cheshire and it contains detailed decorative work and fine quality furnishings. The house is set in a large country park with splendid views.
All values are in local currency
Lyme Park
Disley
Stockport SK12 2NR
England
Disley
Stockport SK12 2NR
England
Hours
March 1 to March 9
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
March 15 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Family | 17.20 |
| Adult | 6.90 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 4.30 |
| Child | 3.40 |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Rochdale, England
(Near Manchester)
Rochdale (pop. 92,704) is located on the Roch River 10mi/16km northeast of Manchester. There are several landmark buildings including the Rochdale Town Hall, completed in 1871, and the Parish Church of St Chad from Norman times. Rochdale was also the founding place of the modern cooperative movement and the birthplace of John Bright, the politician and orator.
Rochdale Tourist Office
The Clock Tower
Town Hall
The Esplanade
Rochdale OL16 1AB
England
The Clock Tower
Town Hall
The Esplanade
Rochdale OL16 1AB
England
Salford - The Lowry, England
(Near Manchester)
Salford, a university town, lies on the River Irwell with many tourist attractions, such as Ordsall Hall, the Bridgewater Canal and the Lowry Centre.
The Lowry opened on 28th April 2000, an architectural flagship, along the redeveloped Salford Quays. Two theatres for performing arts present a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy; gallery spaces showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions; and ArtWorks an interactive attraction are all found under one roof.
The Lowry opened on 28th April 2000, an architectural flagship, along the redeveloped Salford Quays. Two theatres for performing arts present a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy; gallery spaces showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions; and ArtWorks an interactive attraction are all found under one roof.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Stockport - Bramall Hall, England
(Near Manchester)
Bramall Hall is located in Greater Machester, in the town of Stockport. It is one of Cheshire's most important black and white timber framed houses, it was built in 1590.
The Stockport Viaduct, completed in 1840, features 27 brick arches and has been featured in many paintings.
The Stockport Viaduct, completed in 1840, features 27 brick arches and has been featured in many paintings.
Hours
January 2 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to January 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Styal - Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate
Quarry Bank Mill is Europe's largest working textile museum. There is a special display on children's roles in the cotton industry and as you make your way through the factory, interpreters explain the history of cotton production from bale to bolt.
The museum was a recipient of the Tourism for All award.
All values are in local currency
The museum was a recipient of the Tourism for All award.
Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate
Quarry Bank Road
Styal SK9 4LA
England
Quarry Bank Road
Styal SK9 4LA
England
Hours
March 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | 20.63 |
| Adult | 8.63 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 6.00 |
| Child | 4.36 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Uppermill Saddleworth - Rushcart Festival, England
(Near Manchester)
Uppermill is the largest villge in Saddleworth with a museum, craft shops, and tea rooms. The Rushcart Festival is an annual event that takes place in late August featuring Morris Dancing.
Saddleworth Tourist Office
High Street, Uppermill
Oldham OL3 6HS
England
High Street, Uppermill
Oldham OL3 6HS
England
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