Guidebook for Greater Manchester

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Guidebook for Greater Manchester

Sightseeing

Situated on the edge of Chat Moss, in an area once full of collieries, lies the village of Astley Green. In the heart of the village stands Astley Green Colliery Museum which, but for the foresight of Lancashire County Council and several leading figures within the community, would have suffered the same fate as the other collieries in the area, total demolition. The museum houses Lancashire’s only surviving headgear and engine house, both of which now have scheduled monument and listed building status. Free to visit. Open Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday -Sunday 1.30pm – 5.00pm
Astley Green Colliery Museum
Higher Green Lane
Situated on the edge of Chat Moss, in an area once full of collieries, lies the village of Astley Green. In the heart of the village stands Astley Green Colliery Museum which, but for the foresight of Lancashire County Council and several leading figures within the community, would have suffered the same fate as the other collieries in the area, total demolition. The museum houses Lancashire’s only surviving headgear and engine house, both of which now have scheduled monument and listed building status. Free to visit. Open Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday -Sunday 1.30pm – 5.00pm
Free to visit Library in an absolutely amazing building. Built in 1890-1900 by Basil Champneys at the request of Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her late husband John Rylands, a wealthy cotton merchant in Manchester
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John Rylands Library
88 residents recomanen
Free to visit Library in an absolutely amazing building. Built in 1890-1900 by Basil Champneys at the request of Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her late husband John Rylands, a wealthy cotton merchant in Manchester
Giant Vimto bottle on the site where Vimto was first produced. Great place for a selfie.
Vimto Bottle
Granby Row
Giant Vimto bottle on the site where Vimto was first produced. Great place for a selfie.
The oriental centre of Manchester and a great place for food.
63 residents recomanen
Chinatown
63 residents recomanen
The oriental centre of Manchester and a great place for food.
An essential visit in the City sporting a gorgeous interior with the best late medieval woodwork in the north - the quire and the ceiling are splendid and full of life in the carved details. Also very special for its modern glass.
86 residents recomanen
Catedral de Manchester
Victoria Street
86 residents recomanen
An essential visit in the City sporting a gorgeous interior with the best late medieval woodwork in the north - the quire and the ceiling are splendid and full of life in the carved details. Also very special for its modern glass.
If you’re visiting the main gallery, you won’t need to book a ticket – you can just walk in. And there will be lots to see: Look out for "WORK" by Ford Maddox Brown, my favourite.
206 residents recomanen
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley Street
206 residents recomanen
If you’re visiting the main gallery, you won’t need to book a ticket – you can just walk in. And there will be lots to see: Look out for "WORK" by Ford Maddox Brown, my favourite.
IWM North is part of Imperial War Museums – the world’s leading museum of war. Its unique purpose-built exhibition space gives powerful voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live their lives in a world torn apart by conflict.
108 residents recomanen
IWM Nord
Trafford Wharf Road
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IWM North is part of Imperial War Museums – the world’s leading museum of war. Its unique purpose-built exhibition space gives powerful voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live their lives in a world torn apart by conflict.

Parks & Nature

Pennington Flashes (LNR) is part of an impressive country park. The lake and surrounding marshland are home to a diverse group of mammals, birds and insects, including 5 RSPB red listed birds and the protected water vole. Its importance for birds is recognised nationally, with over 230 species recorded on site, including the black-faced bunting, nightingale, cattle egret, whiskered tern and Leach’s petrel.
7 residents recomanen
Pennington Flash Country Park
7 residents recomanen
Pennington Flashes (LNR) is part of an impressive country park. The lake and surrounding marshland are home to a diverse group of mammals, birds and insects, including 5 RSPB red listed birds and the protected water vole. Its importance for birds is recognised nationally, with over 230 species recorded on site, including the black-faced bunting, nightingale, cattle egret, whiskered tern and Leach’s petrel.
A garden situated off Canal Street, home to a life size silicon bronze memorial to computer pioneer Alan Turing.
6 residents recomanen
Jardins de Sackville
Sackville Street
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A garden situated off Canal Street, home to a life size silicon bronze memorial to computer pioneer Alan Turing.

Entertainment & Activities

Leigh sports village is home to Leigh Centurions Rugby League Club, Leigh Harriers, Leigh East Amateur Rugby League Club and Leigh Leisure Centre with 25m swimming pool and spectator seating for 180, sports hall consisting of 8 badminton courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 netball courts and retractable seating for 280, health & fitness centre and aerobics studio. Manchester United play their Premier League 2, Premier League International Cup and UEFA Youth League games at the stadium. With the likes of Raheem Sterling, Phil Jones and Marcus Rashford all cutting their teeth on the perfect LSV pitch, it’s the perfect place to see tomorrow’s stars today. Manchester United games are free.
Leigh Sports Village
Sale Way
Leigh sports village is home to Leigh Centurions Rugby League Club, Leigh Harriers, Leigh East Amateur Rugby League Club and Leigh Leisure Centre with 25m swimming pool and spectator seating for 180, sports hall consisting of 8 badminton courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 netball courts and retractable seating for 280, health & fitness centre and aerobics studio. Manchester United play their Premier League 2, Premier League International Cup and UEFA Youth League games at the stadium. With the likes of Raheem Sterling, Phil Jones and Marcus Rashford all cutting their teeth on the perfect LSV pitch, it’s the perfect place to see tomorrow’s stars today. Manchester United games are free.
This is a 7 screen Cineworld It is in easy walking distance of Leigh bus station and has free car parking. It is opposite the Spinning Gate shopping centre.
7 residents recomanen
Cineworld Leigh
Spinning Jenny Way
7 residents recomanen
This is a 7 screen Cineworld It is in easy walking distance of Leigh bus station and has free car parking. It is opposite the Spinning Gate shopping centre.
Out and proud bars, restaurants, cafés and clubs offer warm welcomes throughout the day.
8 residents recomanen
Canal Street
Canal Street
8 residents recomanen
Out and proud bars, restaurants, cafés and clubs offer warm welcomes throughout the day.
A popular calling point for touring productions and concerts, including big-name West End musicals.
62 residents recomanen
Òpera de Manchester
3 Quay St
62 residents recomanen
A popular calling point for touring productions and concerts, including big-name West End musicals.

Shopping

Leigh is fast becoming a shopping destination. Parsonage retail park is home to Sainsbury’s, TK Maxx, M&S Simply Food, Next, McDonald’s, Halfords, DW Sports, KFC, Argos and Pets at Home. Aldi and B&M Bargains, as well as welcoming a Greene King family pub.
Parsonage Retail Park
Parsonage Way
Leigh is fast becoming a shopping destination. Parsonage retail park is home to Sainsbury’s, TK Maxx, M&S Simply Food, Next, McDonald’s, Halfords, DW Sports, KFC, Argos and Pets at Home. Aldi and B&M Bargains, as well as welcoming a Greene King family pub.
Eclectic mix of weird and wonderful independants.
78 residents recomanen
Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church St
78 residents recomanen
Eclectic mix of weird and wonderful independants.
The Trafford Centre have got everyone's favourite brands and some visitors might not have discovered yet including Selfridges, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Victoria’s Secret, Primark and Khaadi.
378 residents recomanen
El Trafford Centre
378 residents recomanen
The Trafford Centre have got everyone's favourite brands and some visitors might not have discovered yet including Selfridges, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Victoria’s Secret, Primark and Khaadi.
The Manchester Christmas Markets 2022 will run from Thursday 10th November until Thursday 22nd December. Free to visit.
13 residents recomanen
Mercat de Nadal de Manchester
Albert Square
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The Manchester Christmas Markets 2022 will run from Thursday 10th November until Thursday 22nd December. Free to visit.

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Public Transport.

Buses are the cheapest way to get around. Bus companies offer their own wide range of tickets. However, both a daily and weekly cap apply when travelling within Greater Manchester. A single ticket costs no more than £1 for children and £2 for adults. If taking more than 2 buses then a 1 day AnyBus ticket costs £2.50 for children and £5 for adults. You can pay for your journey using cash or card by asking the driver for 1 day AnyBus ticket. A 7 day AnyBus ticket costs no more than £10.50 for children and £21 for adults. For more information contact me and I will do my best to help you.