Things to do in Manchester

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If you're planning on visiting Manchester anytime soon, or if you live in Manchester and are looking for fun and exciting things that you've never done before, then this is the list for you.

Here are the top seven things to do in Manchester, and if you have the chance you simply can't miss out on any of them.

Lucardo Escape Room Games

Possibly the biggest trend sweeping the nation, in the heart of the trend setting Northern Quarter and most definitely the top thing to do in Manchester is the Lucardo escape rooms. With just 60 minutes to solve puzzles, crack codes and unlock the hidden mysteries within the rooms, the Lucardo escape rooms Manchester combine excitement, frustration and good, old-fashioned fun in the perfect blend. It’s well suited for groups of friends, families and co-workers. Basically, if you’re looking for a challenge and want to have a laugh at the same time, then you need to go here.

Museum of Science & Industry

For fantastic family days in Manchester, the museum is a great way to explore Manchester’s rich cultural past, learn exciting and interesting facts and best of all get your kids enjoying themselves in a museum! They have a number of different events on throughout the year, so there’s always something new to see and do.

Etihad Stadium

If you’re a football fanatic or better yet, a Manchester City fan, then visiting the Etihad Stadium is the perfect thing for you to do. If you’re not able to get tickets for matchday, then don’t worry, you can book tickets to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium and get to see much more than you would any other way.
And if you've got tickets for a Manchester City game at night under the floodlights, the Etihad Stadium is only 5 minutes away from Lucardo - what more could you want from an evening in Manchester!

The Manchester Museum

Another fantastic choice for the kids or grandkids, a trip to The Manchester Museum is almost guaranteed to get the whole family interested in history and science. You can spend hours exploring the different rooms, learning about and seeing dinosaurs, mummies, live reptiles and more. It’s no wonder it's always so busy on the weekends, so it’s best to arrive early, if possible.

Fletcher Moss Park & Botanical Gardens

If you’re looking to get some fresh air and explore some more natural scenery, then these botanical gardens are the place to go. Much of the grounds here is a local nature reserve and as such there are plenty of trails and paths to take and you can take long walks and really soak up the beautiful surroundings on offer. Not everything Manchester has to offer is indoors!

Castlefield Urban Heritage Park

When the sun is out and you feel like you are stuck in Manchester city centre, then this park is the perfect place to quickly unwind. A common spot on the weekends, visitors can spend most of the day walking down the canal, appreciating the bars that go by and taking the chance to visit the numerous bars and restaurants available along the way.

O2 Apollo Manchester

With a massive variety of shows and performers on throughout the year, everyone can find a reason to visit. A great way to spend your night times and to get to see the high standard of acts that Manchester attracts; just be sure to plan your visit well in advance to avoid tickets selling out or becoming too expensive.

So if you’re planning on visiting Manchester soon or are just arranging a fun day out with the kids, then you need to make note of these top things to do in Manchester.

If nothing else, be sure to visit the Lucardo escape room games, it would be a shame to miss out on University of Magic, Virginia House , Espionage, Gem Runner & The Dream !