Altrincham and Sale
Located in the southwest outskirts of the city, Altrincham is a pleasant suburb with tree-lined avenues and fashionable shops like
Rackhams and Strada. To the east, Sale offers many attractions of its own, many that appeal to sport enthusiasts, such as Sale Sharks Rugby Union Club and
Sale Water Park.
Bolton and Bury
Bolton and Bury, at the northern end of the city, are traditional Lancashire towns with their own distinct personalities. Bolton has a vibrant main street filled with excellent shops and entertainment venues such as the
Albert Halls. The quaint
Last Drop Village and the Pennine Moors are also nearby. Built around what was once a bustling hub of commerce, today Bury is known for having one of the biggest and best open air markets in northern England, the simply named, Bury Market. The locals here are proud of their history, and there are numerous historical attractions, such as the
East Lancashire Railway, accessible to visitors.
Castlefield and Deansgate
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Manchester Cathedral
Manchester started out as a small medieval parish in 1421, and continued to grow and expand its borders. In 1847, it was a big, bustling city and...
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Imperial War Museum North
Usually identified as one of the most striking museums in the north of England, it contains thousands of objects associated with 20th-century European...
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The Lowry Museum (aka "the Lowry")
At the restored docklands area, the Lowry, the industrial city landscapes of the artist L. S. Lowry (1887-1976) are showcased as never before,...
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