Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Greater Manchester, England

March 15, 2022 Lean Nau

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including Bolton Steam Museum, Salford Lads' Club, Free bus, The City of Manchester Distillery, The John Rylands Library, The Trafford Centre, Science and Industry Museum, Portland Basin Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, Imperial War Museum North.
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1. Bolton Steam Museum

Mornington Road Bl1 4eu, Bolton England +44 1204 846490 http://www.nmes.org/
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5.0 based on 186 reviews

Bolton Steam Museum

Reviewed By 509christine - Darwen, United Kingdom

Went here in the Summer on one of the open days. Absolutely fabulous if you like steam engines. Took our teens who were very interested in the workings. Loads to see and some super little model engines too. If you have youngsters- get the quis sheets which made it all very interesting as they had to find the answers in the museum. Staff were super - plenty of time to talk and explain. Loved it

2. Salford Lads' Club

St. Ignatius Walk, Salford M5 3RX England +44 161 872 3767 [email protected] http://salfordladsclub.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Salford Lads' Club

3. Free bus

Piccadilly Station, M60 7RA England http://www.tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/free-bus
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Free bus

Reviewed By MortenMarthin - Copenhagen, Denmark

Exellent way of seeing the city! Manchester offers two free bus routes, one that covers the inner part of the city centre and one that covers the edge of the city centre. Both busses are ideal for both sightseeing and transportation and problably the best advice I can pass on to other Manchester visitors.

4. The City of Manchester Distillery

21 Red Bank Green Quarter, Manchester M4 4HF England +44 161 839 2667 [email protected] http://cityofmanchesterdistillery.com
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5.0 based on 588 reviews

The City of Manchester Distillery

The City of Manchester Distillery is the 1st ever fully licensed distillery in the city’s history! Home to multi award winning Three Rivers Gin, The UK’s original ‘Gin Experience’ as well as the newly launched Gin School, Rum and Vodka Experiences, we are an essential stop on any tour of Manchester, whether local or visiting from further afield. Visitors to any of the distillery’s experiences can expect to learn all about the exciting, intriguing, often dark and dangerous, weird and wonderful histories of a range of the world’s favourite spirits. Tour the distillery and see how we make our award-winning liquids, before finally having the chance to work with our distillers to create your own bottle or barrel of booze to take home. All this whilst sampling a range of drinks which include classic and bespoke cocktails. With over 50 botanical flavours to choose from, why not visit us and make your own perfect (potentially award winning!) gin, vodka or rum. Book your place now!

Reviewed By gill023 - Manchester, United Kingdom

This was an incredible Gin experience. We had 3 hours of interesting facts about the Gin making process and lots of Gin drinking!! Sherel was fantastic and so passionate and also helped by Adam on the cocktail making! All the drinks were amazing, the process of making Gin was fun and I’d love to do the rum one next time!! A great brand of Gin and a well organised tour!! Oh and we also came away with our own bottle of Gin!

5. The John Rylands Library

150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH England +44 161 306 0555 https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/
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4.5 based on 5,486 reviews

The John Rylands Library

Welcome to The John Rylands Library, one of the world's finest collections of rare books and manuscripts. The John Rylands Library is part of The University of Manchester. Please note that we open at 12noon on Mondays and Sundays

Reviewed By bjchampness - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

This Gothic library was designed by Basin Champneys. The reading room is full of Victorian splender with large wooden bookcases rising to the ceiling, oak desks and tables It is a superb place to read a vast collection of books and manuscripts Originally access was via a grand staircase from the front doors on Deansgate. However a modern extension access to a gift shop and cafe. The modern reading room has modern facilities for the researcher

6. The Trafford Centre

Regent Cres., Stretford M17 8AA England +44 161 749 1717 [email protected] http://traffordcentre.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 3,204 reviews

The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is world-renowned as one of biggest and most exciting shopping and leisure destinations in the UK, consisting of more than 200 shops, over 60 restaurants, cafes and bars and an array of exciting leisure venues - all under one spectacular roof. Whether you're looking for the latest must-have brands or all your high street favourites, a delicious meal or a day out with all the family, you'll find it all at The Trafford Centre. Highlights include SEALIFE, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and a two-storey Primark store at Barton Square; the first Selfridges outside of London, a flagship Next store, John Lewis, Zara, Victoria's Secret and many more.

Reviewed By 293alland - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Amazing shopping centre with everything you need under one roof, plenty of shops, both designer and high street... loads of great places to eat and drink as well as warm and sheltered... Amazing shopping centre...

7. Science and Industry Museum

Liverpool Road Castlefield, Manchester M3 4FP England +44 161 832 2244 [email protected] http://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk
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4.5 based on 8,047 reviews

Science and Industry Museum

The Science and Industry Museum sits in the heart of Manchester, the world's first industrial city. It houses the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and the world's first railway warehouse from 1830, which are located at the end of the museum site. On a visit to the museum, you will see amazing objects and learn about the men and women whose ideas changed the world forever. Daily demonstrations bring the museum's world class collection of textile and industrial machinery to life. There are interactive exhibits to explore and a regular programme of changing exhibitions to enjoy.

Reviewed By laineyw999 - Lancashire, United Kingdom

Great shows and interesting exhibits for all ages Definitely think everyone should go to see this fabulous and fantastic place The thought that’s been put into it all is just amazing and will definitely come back soon Fabulous food too in the restaurant and coffee was greatly needed!

8. Portland Basin Museum

Heritage Centre Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 0QA England +44 161 342 5480 [email protected] http://www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/portland
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4.5 based on 436 reviews

Portland Basin Museum

Portland Basin Museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne. The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the family.

Reviewed By georgetF4032FZ

A huge former canal warehouse at the junction of the Ashton, Peak Forest and Huddersfield Canals, with the two lower floors used as a Museum, with accommodation above (I think). A replica street scene, with reconstructed houses, a pub, schoolroom, chapel and shops, plus tableaux on mining, the canals, local transport, hatting and gloving, and other local industries. Access to the canal side, with open air seating to complement the very pleasant tea room and a chance to watch boats passing by. Plus a good souvenir shop and helpful and friendly staff.

Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3JL England +44 161 235 8888 [email protected] http://www.manchesterartgallery.org/
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4.5 based on 2,099 reviews

Manchester Art Gallery

From our historical collections to international contemporary art, we aim to bring fresh perspectives, encourage conversation and spark debate. Explore our collections of fine art, spanning six centuries and including many major modern and contemporary pieces. We are famous for 19th century British paintings, particularly our outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite works. Our decorative arts collections showcase the artistry, tastes and techniques of every era and culture, from ancient civilizations to today’s designer makers. Our collections of ceramics, silver, glass, furniture and costume are especially fine. We constantly renew and update our collections displays so you should discover something new every time you visit. And, we're free to visit!

Reviewed By mosephuk

I love visiting the manchester art gallery when I have a few hours spare in manchester, the changing exhibitions always bring something new and each visit you tend to pick up on things you didnt already. The cafe is lovely, although a little loud at times, Highly recommend.

10. Imperial War Museum North

Trafford Wharf Road The Quays, Stretford M17 1TZ England +44 20 7416 5000 [email protected] http://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north
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4.5 based on 2,787 reviews

Imperial War Museum North

Purpose-built to tell powerful stories of over a century of conflict, IWM North makes full use of its extraordinary exhibition space to deliver a moving and immersive experience.

Reviewed By BarryC732 - Chorley, United Kingdom

Set in Salford Quays the IWM North is a modern museum exhibiting different aspects and effects of war. During our visit the theme was "Less we Forget", showing exhibits and films of WW1. The museum was well laid out and provided a thought provoking experience for us all. Entrance is free and a pay car park is situated next to the museum. The museum includes a shop and a cafe. The displays are changed regularly so well worth repeated visits. It is staffed by volunteers who are very helpful and will answer any queries.

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