The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Salford, England

Based in Worsley our family run company operates cruises along the historic Bridgewater canal from Worsley village, Boothstown, Sale, Dunham Massey and beyond. Francis Egerton is a luxury wide beam passenger vessel that can accommodate up to 32 passengers. Fully central heated it enables us to operate all year round. Private charter is available for groups whether it be a special birthday, anniversary, hen party, wedding, corporate event, coach tour or just a group outing. For individuals we offer our very popular Sunday lunch and Afternoon tea cruises which depart regularly throughout the year. Whether you wish to sample our fine dining or just enjoy the heritage of this historic canal we can tailor a package which will make for a truly unique and magical experience.

Activities include Quad Biking, Archery, Axe Throwing and Crossbows. Well run with excellent equipment, enthusiastic staff and small groups so you get everything you would hope for and more. Great for families, friends and groups. We cater from age 7 upwards. Set in 300 acres of woodland a few miles from the Trafford Centre. Drinks and snacks are available at the venue.

Graystone is a world-class destination for athletes and kids, inspiring progression in action sports; skate, scooter, bmx, trampoline, ski, snowboard, gymnastics, parkour and climbing. The action sports hub offers; summer camps, lessons, parties, and a variety of yoga & gym classes. The modern bar and restaurant provides the perfect opportunity to relax with the family whilst overlooking the action below. Currently being built is a parkour area, ninja warrior course, spring floor, trampoline zone and bouldering wall.

Simulator Adventures is a flight simulation business offering customers the chance to fly a full motion Airbus A320 flight simulator. With a qualified A320 pilot by your side we can recreate almost any flight scenario. You can choose from a worldwide database of airports and and we have specific airport modelling for most of the UK airfields in addition to some of the most challenging airports in the World including Sint Maarten, Innsbruck, Corfu & Kai Tak. You can select from either 30/45/60/90 & 120 minute slots. Why not give us a go and test your flying skills ?

The Grade II listed Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, Salford. The mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford. A sanctuary in the city. Come an see the beauty of our mother church.

Join us on a tour of the BBC at MediaCityUK in Salford and walk in the footsteps of some of your favourite celebrities. Our experienced Tour Guides will look after you while passing on some of the secrets of broadcasting. All tours are different as this is a working site, but we will endeavour to show you the most interesting areas available to us on the day of your visit, giving you a fascinating insight into the world of television and radio.

Situated on the waterside at the heart of The Quays, The Lowry is a stunning, award winning building housing two vibrant theatres, a studio space, relaxing art galleries, cafés, bars, a restaurant, souvenir gift shop and Salford’s Tourist Information Centre. With a huge variety of performances, The Lowry's Lyric and Quays Theatres offer a wealth of fabulous entertainment, including West End musicals, the very best in drama, live bands, famous comedians, plus world class dance and opera.Gallery entry is free and you can enjoy the work of one of the nation's favourite artists, LS Lowry, in changing exhibitions of his work which we hope will offer some surprises. At the same time, experience work by artists of local, national and international renown to compliment our Lowry exhibitions. There's always something new and refreshing to see in our galleries.With family fun throughout the building, guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, plus participatory activity for all ages, The Lowry is a great day out.