Places to go near Manchester

Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester

Lancashire is full of stunning properties. Rufford Old Hall is considered to be one of the country's finest 16th Century buildings and Haigh Hall is conveniently located between Wigan Pier and the village of Standish. Boaters may prefer a trip to the Lancaster Maritime Museum, which resides in a former Custom House built in 1764.

Local attractions

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  1. Image for Bugsworth Basin

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    Bugsworth Basin began in 1796 as a key transhipment point between the Peak Forest Canal and its tramways for the …

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    Castlefield is a fascinating area of central Manchester, just south of Deansgate -so much so that the area has been …

  3. Image for Imperial War Museum North

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    Housed in a stunning building designed by world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind, the museum exposes the peerless …

  4. Image for Marple Locks & Aqueduct

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    Marple is a charming busy waterside community formed around the junction of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest Canals. …

  5. Image for Old Trafford

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    Old Trafford, probably one the most famous football grounds in the world, is home to one of the most famous teams, …

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    As the self-styled 'leisure capital of the northwest', Salford Quays offers a wealth of arts, leisure and …

  7. Image for Barton Swing Aqueduct

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    Originally this was the site of the first stone arch aqueduct over the River Irwell, built by James Brindley. …

  8. Canal Street, Manchester. © Martin Clark - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

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    If you're looking for somewhere lively to spend the afternoon or evening, head straight to Manchester's popular …

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