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Greater Manchester
The Greater Manchester canal network gives visitors a real sense of the country's industrial heritage.
From the former cotton mills and coal mines of Littleborough to the sense of grandeur that the Manchester Ship Canal brings, visitors will clearly see why this corner of the North West was once the bustling hub of the country's industrial past.
These days the city is bursting at the seams with culture. Rather than industry, the canals are used for recreation. From the rural outskirts of Manchester with its rugged countryside and charming towns to the lively centre of the city itself there's a widely varied choice of waterside settings to choose from. Manchester's waterways have undergone huge restoration projects over recent years and are a place for everyone to enjoy. Now office workers can get away from the treadmill of their jobs to enjoy peaceful time by the water before the docks transform into a vibrant hub of nightlife, with plentiful bars and restaurants.
