Location: Bury
Top Things to do in Bury
Top 10 Free Things to do in Bury, England
Bury (/ˈbɛri/, locally also /ˈbʊrɪ/) is a town in Greater Manchester, England, on the River Irwell. It lies 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east of Bolton, 5.9 miles (9.5 km) west-southwest of Rochdale and 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north-northwest of Manchester. Bury is the largest administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, with an estimated population in 2015 of 78,723. The borough of Bury has a wider population of 187,474 as of 2011.
Restaurants in Bury
1. The Locoshed Whitefield
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
2. The Royal Oak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Trek584587 - Rossendale, United Kingdom
Great pub, great owners, great people. Always fun and good selection of beers, pub games and jukebox
3. Eclipse Bar
4. Burrs Country Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
The park is a great place to visit, lying on the River Irwell one mile from Bury town centre. It's an ideal spot for a range of activities including walking, canoeing, fishing, birdwatching as well as picnicing. The East Lancs Railway runs through the park with steam trains stopping at Burrs Halt. Part of the Irwell Sculpture Trail is in the park with 4 of it's sculptures on display. Burrs contains several architectural remains from it's industrial past. There is a pub and a café in the park, and a children's playground at the gates. Please respect the code and take all litter home with you. The car parks get very busy at peak times so please use public transport if possible. Neither camping nor barbeques are allowed within the park. Fishing is by licence only. Please contact the Ramsbottom Angling Club
Reviewed By StephenHH - Manchester, United Kingdom
the travel restrictions mean we should get to know local places again. Burrs Park was an industrial complex for well over 100 years, progressing from water mill to steam, fed by the river Irwell which winds through the site Once the industry went away it was converted to a park, although it still has a dam, a short canal, and a steam railway going through it. Great place for a walk, with lots of wildlife now.
5. Hearts for Homes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Hearts for Homes is a beautiful gift and home decor shop situated on the main high street in the lovely town of Ramsbottom. Selling all kinds of beautiful wares including locally, handcrafted goods the shop is a real must when visiting the town.
Reviewed By muchmooching - Ramsbottom, United Kingdom
Lovely shop with lots of lovely home ideas and gift ideas too. Many items locally made and feature local landmarks. Always full and busy but welcoming.
6. Peel Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew-Leakey - Leigh, United Kingdom
Great walk up from Ramsbottom station. Dog leading the way. Wet and wild at the top. With this great dark tower looking over the moor. V impressive. Amazing views out to Manchester City centre before the weather closed in. Well worth a visit. Legend has it the tower is occasionally open and you can climb the steps to the top. Will be good to do that post covid !!
7. The Thirsty Fish
8. Bury Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,170 reviews
A large Multi-Award Winning Market located at the heart of Bury. The Market has over 350 stalls open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Winner of many Awards including NABMA's Market Attraction of the year in 2009,2012 & 2015, Bury Market is a great venue for day visitors either on its own or as part of a visit to Bury's other attractions.
Reviewed By IM_the_only_Parsnips - Rhyl, United Kingdom
What a marvellous market the best market we've ever been to, brilliant bargains sells all you can think of, the stall holders are soooo friendly and Bury is a very friendly place as well the people are all very nice! The Black pudding company is a must to go to the black pudding is gorgeous and the ladies on there are lovely, it was great to be able to take some back to put in the freezer, set out very well as you come out of the shopping centre into the market, it is a total must visit sell great food pies, cakes, meat, fish, hot food, etc, you'll be spoilt for choice! We will definitely be going again when in Bury need a few days around there to take it all in and to get around, especially if mobility is poor, everything is all linked together which is fantastic highly recommend here! You won't be disappointed! It's FAB!
9. Park Farm Shop and Tea Rooms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
TEASHOP The family-run tearoom at Park Farm Shop and Tearoom offers a pleasant all-day breakfast, along with a varied selection of cakes, scones and sandwiches throughout the day. Our peaceful venue is an equally popular location for business lunches as well as for workmen - with wellington boots as acceptable in our dress code as a tie and suit! From our farm. We produce our own dairy products for delivery and for sale in our farm shop along with other locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, cheese, juice, jam and chutney. We also stock a selection of fresh local meats, sausages and an especially broad choice of cuts of lamb - all supplied by butchers J & R Holt of Helmshore. Gift Shop. At our gift shop, we aim to offer gifts and greetings cards that will suit a variety of different tastes. These items range from hand crafted decorative pieces to traditional and farm themed toys and games. The Garden Centre, you'll discover a wealth of great ideas for your garden and patio areas, as well beautiful indoor plants, in our well-stocked garden centre.
Reviewed By 323henah - Rawtenstall, United Kingdom
I had afternoon tea here. One of the best afternoon teas I've had. The staff are so friendly and the cakes and sandwiches are amazing. Have booked in to go again soon. The little shop downstairs is fantastic too.
10. Irwell Works Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Micro-brewery & tap in the heart of Ramsbottom.
Reviewed By peterbI2418GY - Bury, United Kingdom
Great to see the Irwell Brewery back. A welcome return to so many. A friendly atmosphere today even in the current restrictions. Good ale cheerful staff. We will be visiting again soon to support our pubs.
