Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Birch Vale

"Manchester Cathedral has undergone extensive restoration works, both in the Victorian era and in recent years, following damage from the 1996 IRA bombing of the city centre. The cathedral has existed in some form on the site since medieval times, and holds artifacts that date back to Manchester’s existence as a Saxon settlement. The main body of this Gothic cathedral was originally constructed in the late 15th century, overseen by church warden James Stanley."

"The Sheffield Botanical Gardens are a beautiful place to spend a day, with over 5,000 species of plants housed here. The gardens have been open since 1836 and feature a number of historic buildings and pavilions. The plants are displayed using a horticultural technique that highlights each plant individually."

"Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S10 2LN - Visit now. Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens boasts a bear pit, a huge, glass-roofed pavilion and acres of peaceful space."

"The world famous and spectacular Chatsworth Houseis a must see attraction when visiting the Peak District. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard and adventure playground. Experience a taste of Chatsworth in the shops, restaurants and award winning farm shop, or explore the beautiful 1000 acre park."

"Chatsworth home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is renowned for its rich history and array of art and its garden."

"Endcliffe Park is a beautiful park with plenty of trails, woods, brook, weirs, ponds, waterfalls, and a brilliant café. Additional facilities include a play area for children, making Endcliffe Park the ideal family friendly area. Take a long stroll, soak up the sun and take pictures of the beautiful scenery."

"Just down the road from the aforementioned Botanical Gardens,is Endcliffe Park. Located on Hunters Bar roundabout and the start of the Sheffield Walk Endcliffe Park has it all. There is a small amount of parking nearby, and plenty of street parking."

"Sheffield Fire and Police Museum, renamed as the National Emergency Services Museum since January 2014, is a museum in Sheffield showcases a collection of, you guessed it, props of emergency services. Said to be one of Sheffield’s hidden marvels, the museum boasts a vast collection of the place’s rich history of fire and police services. The vast building gives accurate historic des...Read more"

"You may recognise The Salford Lads’ Club from the famous cover of The Smiths’ hugely popular 1986 album The Queen is Dead, with a bouffant-haired Morrissey and co stood outside its doors. Now you’re in Manchester, you’d be silly not to venture out to this same spot for a Smiths selfie with your fellow travellers. A popular venue for Manc-music fans; head inside to learn more about the band and to buy exclusive merchandise."

"Located in Salford (Greater Manchester), Salford Lads Club became famous in 1986 when it was featured on the cover of the Smith’s album The Queen is Dead. Manchester is known for its music scene. It boasted some of the most famous rock bands in England and the Smiths are one of them!"

"Boggart Hole Clough is an old park with several wooded ravines, valleys, and gullies. The name is said to have come from local superstitions that the area was haunted by a Boggart. There’s an ongoing debate about whether this is a real folk tale, or just a fabrication."

"While the country house at Hare Hill Hall is privately owned, the garden is cared for by the National Trust. The star here is the walled garden, a blaze of colour in early-summer when the rhododendrons and azaleas burst into flower. There are also uncommon varieties of poppy, iris, lupin, phlox and echinacea."

"Address: The Plaza, Units 1 & 2, Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, S1 4JL. Phone number: 0114 273 9469. Price: From £20 per person (pricing differs for themed brunches)"

"American / English / European / Modern British / Pub RestaurantUnit 1, The Plaza, 8 Fitzwilliam Street City CentreSheffield S1 4JB☎ 0114 2739469"

"20/06/2021: We had cheese burger and fish burger last night. We both been throwing up and we both also have Diarrhoea. Disgusting food don’t try"

"Brampton Brewery was once a tour de force of beer brewing on a massive scale, a status that lasted 130 years but was sadly forced to stop it’s production in the 1950s. Luckily back in 2007 the dream to bring Brampton Brewery back to it’s former glory (or at least create a tribute to it) was realised and a micro-brewery was created!. Today Brampton have a great selection of delicious (and award-winning) brews."

"Brampton Brewery serves rich ales with an even richer history. Reinvented and revitalised from what was once a powerhouse of beer making, Brampton Brewery once produced 30,000 gallons of beer a week but stopped producing in the 1950s. So, for almost half a century, the Brampton Brewery name slipped further and further into history, until 2007 when it was revivified!"

"This is a cosmopolitan food hall in a beautiful Grade II listed former market building, on the edge of Manchester’s famous Northern Quarter. It’s the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and/or drinks!. Along with a handful of food vendors, there’s a coffee shop and wine bar within the hall – so in fact you could spend a whole day there without stepping out from under the amazing glass roof!"

"A European-style food market spread over two floors, Mackie Mayor serves up a whole host of wonderful dishes from the individual vendors. It’s a big bright space that photographs super well, although it does get packed at the weekends. You’ll find them here."

"This adorable cafe on Barber Road may be small, but it is one of the cosiest and prettiest spots to chat over a coffee and a slice of cake. Alyssum combines the quaint charms of an English country tea-room with unique flavours and dishes from Greece, creating a cafe like no-other. With an amazing selection of homemade cakes always on display on the counter to tempt you, for example their Kinda Bueno cake which is the stuff of dreams, this cafe offers a charming experience and really is a delightful little gem in the heart of the student suburbs of Crookesmoor."

"Veggie & Vegan Friendly – As we’ve already stated above we’ve got a soft spot for avocado on toast and Alyssum Cafe do their own version that’s most definitely worth a visit. But before we write a whole blog on avo on toast we must draw your attention to this mouth watering mound. This is their version of a veggie Benedict; Housemade potato Rösti, sauteed herbed mushrooms, free range poached eggs, hollandaise and their own homegrown micro greens."

"Actually positioned just outside of the city centre, Alyssum Cafe Bistro is perfect for students in the Crookes area. Specialising in tasty brunches, freshly-prepared breakfasts and freshly-baked cakes that change daily, the location has earned an outstanding reputation. With speciality coffee on offer, as well as a selection of other great hot and cold beverages, Alyssum is a strong shout for somewhere to socialise in pleasant surroundings."