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The National Football Museum in Manchester is perfect for football lovers of all ages. We have four floors of galleries and exhibitions to explore. Starting in our Pitch Gallery, you can have your photo taken with our replica Premier League and Women's Super League trophies, as well as temporary exhibitions and workshops. Moving upstairs, the Match Gallery houses our most significant and rare items, including the original 'Laws of the Game', the oldest surviving FA Cup Trophy, the 1966 World Cup match ball and Jules Rimet Trophy & our statue of Lily Parr. The Play Gallery is your chance to have a go at playing the beautiful game, with our interactive games and junior discovery zone. Highlights include the skills zone & shot stopper game. Finally, our Score Gallery is dedicated to our programme of special exhibitions. Please see our website for more details on what's on during your visit.

Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

When you book advance tickets to SEA Life Manchester, you won’t just save yourself any hassle during your travels: you’ll have guaranteed admission to one of the city’s most engaging and family-friendly destinations. Home to over 5,000 sea creatures, SEA LIFE Manchester offers visitors of all ages a glimpse into the deep. See jellyfish, pufferfish, and octopi, and learn all about the life cycles of sea turtles. Once inside, you have time at your leisure to discover.

SEA LIFE Manchester Admission Ticket

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Book online to visit LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo, and step into a world of family fun amid millions of the iconic building blocks. Perfect for rainy days, the attraction is based indoors and features laser rides, a 4D cinema, and a Manchester MINILAND, all designed for children between the ages of three and 10. After you redeem your booking voucher for your ticket, you can spend as long as you want inside.

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Alexandria Day Tour – Explore the City's Top Attractions!

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.

Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, the Vimto Sculpture, the Alan Turing Memorial, the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Be wowed by our stunning award winning RHS Garden Bridgewater – a beacon of gardening inspiration. Immerse yourself in a heritage landscape transformed into an iconic RHS Garden blending world-class horticulture and striking architectural planting. Stimulate your senses as you stroll around one of the largest Victorian walled gardens in the UK, covering 11 acres – the same size as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Lose yourself in the maze-like planting of the Worsley Welcome Garden designed by the world - renowned Tom Stuart-Smith combining naturalism and modernity. Be dazzled by the Paradise Garden with a spectacular blend of Mediterranean and Asiatic planting – where contemporary meets traditional. And Enjoy a unique horticultural fusion celebrating the four seasons at the Chinese Streamside Garden.

RHS Garden Bridgewater

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. Interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room using state-of-the-art technology, walk out of the players' tunnel, see the home team dressing room, sit in the manager's seat in the dugouts, and other sites that are off-limits to the public. You also watch a thrilling audio-visual show to immerse yourself in the City story.

The Manchester City Stadium Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

SAWtopsy escape room at moviESCAPE Stockport

Enjoy a completely immersive, family-friendly activity—and challenge your group to solve a series of brain-teasing tasks and clues—when you book this cinematic escape room experience. Pick from a wide range of start times, make your own way to the venue (located in a former Victorian cotton mill), and choose from a range of themed rooms inspired by different movies and film genres. Can you complete the challenges in time?

moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy horror themed escape room game

1 hourFree Cancellation

With this private self-guided treasure hunt, discover the highlights of Manchester without having to rush or keep up with a group. Instead, enjoy the freedom to stop for breaks along the way, and go at your own pace. After accessing a link on your smartphone, follow maps and solve clues in order to progress around the city, find out fun facts, and discover interesting tales about famous and lesser-known landmarks.

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Manchester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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