What to do and see in Greater Manchester, England: The Best Historic Sites

July 7, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom including Salford Lads' Club, Leigh Spinners, World War 1 Memorial, Manchester Piccadilly, Hazel Grove War Memorial Park, Cathedral Church of St. John The Evangelist (Salford Cathedral), Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens, Castlefield Urban Heritage Park, Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Park Bridge Industrial Hamlet, Victoria Baths.
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1. 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

2. Leigh Spinners

Park Lane, Leigh WN7 2LB England +44 1942 673232 [email protected] https://www.leighspinners.com/index.php
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Leigh Spinners

Reviewed By V2323ZNjamesh - Manchester, United Kingdom

Amazing engine house, friendly volunteers bring back the memories of industrial mills. Lovely cafe on the 2nd Floor which is a sport and leisure floor with archery, flat green bowling, table tennis, Dance troupe, Gym, Martial arts, Yoga, Drama class and inclusive cinema. 3rd Floor Music shop, Psychic escape room. Theatre , drama group, and so much more. 4th Floor Creative Hub with Creative spin in residence consisting of 8 artists with 30 waiting to join them. Stolen Thread award winning drama group are also joining the floor with National recognized Leigh Film Society. Give it a visit you wont be disappointed

3. World War 1 Memorial, Manchester Piccadilly

Platform 9, Manchester Piccadilly Station, Manchester England http://howardwilliamsblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/26/manchester-piccadillys-first-war-memorial/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

World War 1 Memorial, Manchester Piccadilly

Reviewed By railway_chap - Glossop, United Kingdom

This is a replica polished granite memorial. The original was lost during rebuilding in the 1960’s and it was a nice touch to put it back a few years ago when the old records were found. You’ll need a ticket to look at it though as it’s on Platform 10.

4. Hazel Grove War Memorial Park

London Road Hazel Grove Stockport, Hazel Grove, Stockport England
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Hazel Grove War Memorial Park

5. Cathedral Church of St. John The Evangelist (Salford Cathedral)

250 Chapel Street, Salford M3 5LL England +44 161 817 2210 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/SalfordCathedral/
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Cathedral Church of St. John The Evangelist (Salford Cathedral)

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.

Reviewed By lokeith50

No matter you are a Catholic Christian or not, I am sure you will feel peaceful and blessed when you visit this Cathedral. You will also be impressed by its historical building and the solemn church altar. Don't miss the opportunity to pray in the church and share your secrecy with God.

6. Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens

Dunham Massey Hall Woodhouse Ln, Altrincham WA14 4SJ England +44 161 941 1025 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey/
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4.5 based on 2,287 reviews

Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens

Reviewed By helenhV3425VL

Beautiful winter garden with snowdrops early daffodils witchhazel and the most fabulous fragrant Daphne. Estate walks with deer and squirrels. Good for dogs on leads but sadly not in garden. Nice shop and 2 cafes with good choice of quality food whether hot meals snacks or cakes. Picnic area lake working mill. House closed for winter. Plenty of parking but can be busy at weekends

7. Castlefield Urban Heritage Park

Beaufort Street, Manchester England http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/511/conservation_areas/972/castlefield_conservation_area/2
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4.5 based on 298 reviews

Castlefield Urban Heritage Park

Reviewed By S8480RMnicks - Millport, United Kingdom

A lovely place to have a little walk away from the crowds and the bustle of the town centre with some friendly bird life for company

8. Stockport Air Raid Shelters

61 Chestergate, Stockport SK1 1NE England +44 161 474 1940 http://www.stockport.gov.uk/airraidshelters
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4.5 based on 568 reviews

Stockport Air Raid Shelters

Carved into the natural sandstone cliffs, the intriguing network of underground tunnels offers visitors an unparalleled insight into life in wartime Britain in the 1940's. Visitors have the opportunity of learning about the experiences of local people during the war from the displays in the tunnels and from the state-of -the-art audio-guides and to find mementos of the 1940's in our shop.

Reviewed By micheleb969 - Stalybridge, United Kingdom

Excellent school trip, we were all dressed up the children as refugees, I was a land girl and others in military uniform very informamtitive, it was a great visit

9. Park Bridge Industrial Hamlet

Park Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 8AQ England +44 161 330 9613 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Park Bridge Industrial Hamlet

10. Victoria Baths

Hathersage Road Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester M13 0FE England +44 161 224 2020 [email protected] http://www.victoriabaths.org.uk
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4.5 based on 216 reviews

Victoria Baths

The historic Victoria Baths hold open days, usually on the second Sunday of each month from April to November, and guided building tours every Wednesday at 2pm. You can see the incredible stained glass and tile work, along with the three swimming pool areas. The Baths are undergoing restoration.

Reviewed By gerryg868

This is an amazing building and the tile interior is AMAZING ... I love old tile such as Wally Close and Subway tile and I collect and recycle/renovate and upgrade old tile, stone, glass in my art. The tile in this building is a trip back in time and an amazing tribute to the art of tile in the UK.

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