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Things to do in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester covers 7 towns with 623 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. The widest choice is around Wigan, Salford and Salford Quays.

The mix includes 507 free to visit, 59 indoor and 537 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Heaton Park Animal Centre, Lancaster Park & Animal Farm and Pets corner — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in Greater Manchester

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Pickering Lodge Park and John Leigh Park.
    329 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including The Logpile and John Leigh Park Under 5's Play Area.
    114 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Butler Street Sensory Garden and NMGH Baby Memorial Garden.
    43 places
  4. 04
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club and Westhoughton Golf Club.
    19 places
  5. 05
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Ants and Pants - Childrens Play Centre and Head Over Heels Wilmslow.
    14 places
  6. 06
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives and Science and Industry Museum.
    11 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Greater Manchester?

This guide maps 623 places to visit across Greater Manchester, spread across 7 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Greater Manchester?

Recognisable names in Greater Manchester include Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Heaton Park Animal Centre and Lancaster Park & Animal Farm. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Greater Manchester?

507 of the places listed for Greater Manchester are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Greater Manchester on a rainy day?

59 indoor options are recorded across Greater Manchester — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Greater Manchester kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.