Greater Manchester is a large metropolitan area that has been protected for a number of centuries by the fire service dedicated to the city and...

The East Lancashire Railway is one ofBritain’s best preserved rail heritage experiences. Opened in 1846 it was a popular passenger and freight route serving the...

Oldham is a community in the north-west of England that has developed over a period of many hundreds of years and was affected massively by...

Bury Art Gallery acts as far more than just a place where people can observe paintings and sculptures. It does carry a large collection...

The fusiliers are one of the most respected regiments of the army and have a long history that is connected with this part of the...

Standing within the confines of the fantastic Heaton Park, Heaton Hall is a spectacular piece of architecture that at one time would have been one...

Restored and re-opened in 2001 this is the longest (5,029m), deepest (194m) and highest (196m) canal tunnel in Britain. Originally opened in 1811 during "canal...

Set in the splendid Pennine Hills above Delph village a circular walk around the reservoir could reap rewards of sightings of geese, herons, dippers, cormorants...

Marvel at moorland valleys, reservoirs, peaks and crags on a 6,000 acre upland estate. This wind-swept landscape supports a variety of birds and wildlife and...

The Manchester City Experience combines both the long and fascinating history of Manchester City Football Club with a sixty-minute tour of the City of Manchester...

This museum opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1962, and is situated within a fantastic Victorian mill. The collections...

Ski Rossendale is the North’s premier ski centre. Open all year round it is ideal for both expert and beginner skiers. Set amid trees and...

This purpose-designed education centre is located in the basement of the Town Hall in the heart of Ashton-under-Lyne. There is a variety of different...

The Central Art Gallery is one of the most important cultural exchanges in this town, and is located at the very heart of the community....

The story of Jewish people living in Manchester is a fascinating one. This museum looks at the last two hundred or so years of...