Old Trafford, apodado el ‘teatro de los sueños’ es un famoso campo de futbol ubicado en el Gran Manchester. Inaugurado en 1910, es la sede del celebrado equipo de futbol Manchester United. Ha sido el sitio para torneos prestigiosos como la Copa Mundial de FIFA, Euro 96 y el final de 2003 de la Liga de Campeones de la UEFA. Aparte del futbol, juegos como shinty, beisbol y criquet también se juegan aquí. Artistas legendarias como Bon Jovi y Bruce Springsteen han actuado en Old Trafford. Tambien se alquila el espacio para eventos y funciones privados como bodas y fiestas de Navidad. Las turistas pueden tomar parte en los recorridos del estadio que ocurren con regularidad. Visite al sitio web o llame para más detalles.
El Museo de Ciencia e Industria ha recibido varios premios por sus exposiciones con modalidad de taller, lo que lo hace el lugar ideal para los más chicos de la familia, quienes prefieren jugar con las exposiciones en vez de sólo mirarlas. Pueden recorrer la historia de Manchester en la Galería Revolución de Manchester, o ver, oler y sentir un show en el cine 4D. Disfruten de un paseo en el tren de vapor o caminen por una reconstrucción perfecta de la ciudad. Todo lo que deseen aprender y experimentar sobre Manchester está aquí... ¡desde las exposiciones hasta los sonidos y olores de las alcantarillas del siglo XIX!
El museo de la Guerra Imperial Norte es una de las sedes del museo de la Guerra Imperial y se encuentra en el norte de Inglaterra. El museo está ubicado en una estructura magnífica que fue diseñada por Daniel Libeskind y abierto al público en julio de 2002. La mayor parte de la colección permanente del museo se encuentra dentro de la galería del primer piso de Earth Shard, y cuenta con artefactos como un tanque ruso T-34, un cañón de la segunda guerra mundial de 18 libras, y un Jet AV-8B del cuerpo marino, así como otros artefactos más pequeños. Las paredes del museo se utilizan como pantallas con más de 60 proyectores de diapositivas colocados en el interior para exhibir más de 1500 fotografías y presentaciones audiovisuales relacionadas con la guerra. Otro sector en Earth Shard alberga exposiciones temporales de obras de arte de la Primera y Segunda Guerra Mundial realizadas por varios artistas especializados en dicha temática. El museo recibe más de 200.000 visitantes al año, y es uno de los más visitados de Inglaterra.
El recientemente renovado Museo de Manchester se encuentra en el campus de la Universidad de Manchester. El museo abarca desde arqueología hasta zoología, y es un lugar fascinante para pasar el día. En el primer piso, la galeria de Exploradores y Encuentros les ofrece a los visitantes la oportunidad de examinar el cordón de América del Norte y África y meditar junto a un Buda birmano. También se puede pasear por las famosas galerías de Egiptología, donde se puede ver a los trabajadores de las pirámides y un pueblo residencial. La entrada es gratuita.
Set out on a guided tour of one of the most famous witch trails in the history of witchcraft in England. The award-winning tour takes you on an experience of a lifetime; take in the beauty of the scenic Pendle Hill as the historic stories are re-told in forms of fables and songs. The two-hour tour includes a visit to the location where the Assembly of Witches gathered in 1612, a look at the eye of god which protects the local church from the curse of the witches, a rare chance to feel the graves of the witches in the churchyard, a visit to the witchcraft valley and to the Ashlar House where the Witches were questioned after their capture. The tours start from Barden Mill in Burnley or Boundary Mill Retail Outlet. The tours are organized for groups of 22, individual tours aren't available. You can combine the tour with the Pendle Witch Country Tour and have a 3.5 hour-long experience which includes the history of the village, local tea tastings, witch-themed meals and also sampling the unique Pendle Witch Beer!
Nestled on the fringes of Manchester, this massive park is sheathed in lush, verdant grassland. An ideal place for a day out, Heaton Park is a hive of activities like bowling, golf, horse riding, rowing, tram rides and more. However, the park is as much historic as it is nature-oriented. A striking testimony to this very fact is the troupe of antiquated landmarks that ornament its core. The charismatic Neoclassical Heaton Hall, a rotunda-style temple complete with Tuscan columns, the octagonal Smithy Lodge, and the historic Colonnade, all reside in this park. In addition, Heaton Park also shelters a lake and the secluded Hazlitt Wood Pond which is fringed by dense emerald groves. The sprawling Orangery, built in 1823, is now a venue for events and conferences. Having made it to the English Heritage Register of Parks, Heaton Park, with its ornamental gardens and insightful historic landmarks, is indeed Manchester's crowning glory.
One of the oldest RSPB reserves in the country, Eastwood is in an attractive yet convenient location close to Stalybridge town center and next to Cheethams Park. The woodland reserve was left to the town by the local Cheetham family and is a good place to see all sorts of rare wild birds in their natural habitat. Facilities available include nature trails, bird-watching hides and a bird feeding station.
Come explore the vast greenery lands at the Mersey Forest, visitors will love this place simply because there is a lot to do. One could take walks in the woodlands, go cycling, have a picnic in the gardens and lots more. The serene cover of lush green trees and grasslands are perfect for a quick escape from the bustling city life. There are numerous events held here too including the very popular Forest Fever Fortnight.
Set out on a guided tour of one of the most famous witch trails in the history of witchcraft in England. The award-winning tour takes you on an experience of a lifetime; take in the beauty of the scenic Pendle Hill as the historic stories are re-told in forms of fables and songs. The two-hour tour includes a visit to the location where the Assembly of Witches gathered in 1612, a look at the eye of god which protects the local church from the curse of the witches, a rare chance to feel the graves of the witches in the churchyard, a visit to the witchcraft valley and to the Ashlar House where the Witches were questioned after their capture. The tours start from Barden Mill in Burnley or Boundary Mill Retail Outlet. The tours are organized for groups of 22, individual tours aren't available. You can combine the tour with the Pendle Witch Country Tour and have a 3.5 hour-long experience which includes the history of the village, local tea tastings, witch-themed meals and also sampling the unique Pendle Witch Beer!
Castle Park House is a historic manor house dating back to the 18th Century. This country house features formal gardens, lawns and offers recreational activities and facilities including tennis courts and a bowling green. The elegant Edwardian structure is constructed on the site of the ancient Frodsham Castle. Noted landscape architect Edward Kemp has designed the fascinating gardens. You can also visit the Castle Park Arts Centre, which hosts several interactive displays and arts exhibitions. The gardens as well as the park are marked as Grade II structures by National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
A woodland drenched in history, Borsdane Wood is said to be unchanged since the year 1600 and it consists of several species of native trees. Today, this ancient woodland provides various habitats to different wildlife. Mixed broadleaf shrubs and trees including various species like birch, ash, oak, hawthorn, hazel, cherry, dog rose and blackthorn can be found at Borsdane Wood. It is also home to vast expanse of open spaces. Borsdane Wood can be accessed from various entrances, one of them being the neighboring Raynor Park.
Axe Edge Moor is a major moorland and the source of many rivers around the place. It a scenic place located on the Peak District and is situated at the height of 1080 feet (551 meters). The moor holds England's second highest country house and spreads across three counties. A walk across this moor gives you a chance to stroll in the fresh country air and enjoy the scenic views around.