Fun Things To Do In Manchester This Weekend
Got a free day in Manchester this weekend? We’ve got you covered for a great day out. Whether you’re wanting to learn something new in a museum or nip for a read in one of the UK's oldest libraries, we’ve got recommendations you’ll love!
Science and Industry Museum
Get Directions Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4JPExplore 250 years of innovations and ideas that started life in Manchester and went on to change the world by visiting the Science and Industry Museum. Located just by Deansgate and one of our favourite city walks, Castlefield Canal.
Chetham's Library
Get Directions Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB
Experience a Harry Potter-style, 360-year-old library in Manchester's city centre, where you can go have a read, escape the city mayhem, and relax. Enjoy one of their thousands of books in a dark, mediaeval atmosphere.
People's History Museum
Get Directions Left Bank, Manchester M3 3ER
The national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future. Open daily, except Tuesdays, and located within the Spinningfields area.
Media City
Get Directions MediaCity UK, Manchester M50 2NT
Also one of our favourite walks in Manchester, Media City is a hub that's just a stone's throw out of the city centre with restaurants. Here you can find art events, shops, and live music—summer here is bustling with something for everyone to do.
Mackie Mayor
Get Directions Smithfield Market Hall, 1 Eagle St, Manchester M4 5BU
An aesthetic, brick-walled food hall with vendors offering steaks, pizza, and sandwiches, with communal dining tables. Take a bunch of mates, order from different vendors, and share the experience!
Manchester Museum
Get Directions University of, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL
Home of the University of Manchester, this museum displays works of archaeology, anthropology, and natural history. Expect world-class exhibitions located on Oxford Road.
Palace Theatre Manchester
Get Directions 97 Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT
One of the main theatres in Manchester, we love a little sophisticated evening here. Enjoy plays including Hamilton, Cilla - The Musical, Evita, and more. It is located bang in the centre of Manchester, on Oxford Street.
Lowry
Get Directions Pier, 8 The Quays, Salford, Manchester M50 3AZ
Located by The Quays, The Lowry is a registered charity committed to using visual and performing arts to enrich people’s lives. The venue space itself hosts exhibitions, theatre shows, and a restaurant for you to enjoy on a weekend.
Bury Market
Get Directions 1 Murray Rd, Bury BL9 0BJ
Head north, out of the city, to Bury and enjoy their long-running market. Home to food, stationery, and well-being traders. You can grab the tram from the city centre and support small businesses!
