Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Totties

"Perched on the banks of the River Irwell, Manchester Cathedral - officially the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St. Mary, St. Denys, and St. George - dates mostly from 1422 to 1506 and was raised to cathedral status in 1847. Particularly attractive are its chapels on both sides of the nave and choir. It was built between 1486 and 1508 with further additions and alterations in almost every subsequent century."

"Manchester Cathedral has been around since 1215, but has gone through multiple refurbishments. It’s not a massive cathedral but is a nice way to spend an hour or so. Entrance is free (although donations are encouraged)."

"Temple Newsam House, a magnificent 40-room Tudor-Jacobean mansion, is a must-see when in Leeds. Set in a sprawling 900-acre park on the city's outskirts, it's famous as the birthplace of Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary Queen of Scots. Interior highlights include a variety of Old Master paintings, as well as furniture by Thomas Chippendale and collections of Leeds creamware and silver."

"Temple Newsam, one of the romantic places to go in Leeds, is a historic site with vast grounds and gardens where you two can take a stroll. Take in its 500-year-deep history all recounted in its glorious 1,500-acres (607-hectares) mansion ground. The temple’s walls — where royalty once walked — are full of history."

"Adventurous couples can tackle the tree tops at Temple Newsam. Be bold and go for the tree top challenge – the hardest Go Ape course. Your unbreakable love and unwavering support (did we just say that?) will get you through once you’re 15 meters above the ground."

"Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens covers 19 acres of land, with over 5,000 species of plants from across the world in 15 different garden areas. First opened in 1836, this grand Victorian garden was originally designed by Robert Marnock. a great outdoor venue for summer entertainment and plays host to musical, theatrical and cultural events."

"Winter garden is Europe’s largest urban temperate glasshouse. It has a wide variety of plants and a pleasant, calming atmosphere. This place is perfect for an afternoon picnic, with a variety of seating areas, the Winter Garden welcomes all visitors."

"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."

"Endcliffe Park is one of Sheffield’s many green spaces, made up of both woodland and parkland. It was opened in 1887 and you will find a historical pavilion besides the entrance. The park is home to a number of monuments and memorial structures, as well as a playground for children, outdoor gym and parkour training area – all of which are free to access."

"Construction of the small timber-framed Bishop's House, the best surviving such structure in Sheffield, began in the 15th century, with further sections added during the 16th and 17th centuries. Its building history is explained in two rooms, and other exhibits concern Sheffield's history during the Tudor and Stuart periods. Bishops' House also hosts art and cultural events and is a popular venue for folk music concerts, family gatherings, and weddings."

"One of the few real 'tourist attractions' included on this list, Bishop's House is known as Sheffield's "Tudor hidden gem". A window to the past, kept open by the Friends of Bishop's House, the house was built in 1554 during Mary Tudor's short reign. Find it near the entrance to Meersbrook Park."

"Boasting one of the largest outdoor terrace areas in Manchester for outdoor drinking, The Shambles denotes the area bordered by historic medieval pubs The Old Wellington and Sinclair’s Oyster Bar. The black and white timber pubs were famously moved here and rebuilt brick-by-brick in 1999 next to Manchester Cathedral as part of the redevelopment of the city centre. The pubs are historic landmarks beloved of tourists to the city and are particularly busy on match days."

"This is one of Sheffield’s oldest buildings and is situated in the heart of this great city. Stones from a Norman Church can be seen in the east wall. Tudor monuments which include Mary Queen of Scots during her fourteen years of imprisonment in Sheffield are located in the chapel."

"No Location: Deansgate Dining Style: Fast Food Website: https://www.wrapitup.co.uk/manchester-deansgate/ Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/XGBQkSUgXEa9GdrcA. Nazma’s Note: Great option for lunchtime, the wraps are pretty filling and if you’d prefer you can have your choice in a box rather than a wrap – I always do this cause I make such a mess eating a wrap!"

"Centred just off the main high-street on the pretty cobbled streets of Norfolk Road, Marmadukes is arguably the best cafe in the town centre to go and enjoy a good coffee in a rustic, beautifully decorated, nordic style setting. If you’re feeling a bit peckish, it has an amazing food menu, full of fresh, locally sourced produce to cater for all your brunch needs at any time of day. Even with the recent introduction of table service at the cafe, Marmadukes still retains a relaxed vibe and is perfect for a cute coffee outing with a big group."

"Brunch is served all day, every day at Marmadukes, which is great news for late risers and holidaymakers. Cosy and rustic, this place is good value for money and worth the wait for a table, if you happen to arrive during a busy stretch. Traditional brunchers can enjoy eggs benedict or florentine, while others might prefer the cafe’s homemade Campfire Beans (with ham hock, cheddar and toasted sourdough) or Derbyshire Oatcakes, accompanied by Yorkshire ham, cheddar cheese, a fried egg and roasted vine tomatoes."

"There are two Marmadukes in Sheffield city centre, with the one on Norfolk Row closest to Nurtur House. On their breakfast menu (served until 11:30) you can go for something as basic as ‘simple porridge’ or go all out with ‘The Dukes Breakfast’, which includes two sweet chilli sausages!. There are some classic brunch dishes on their menu too, which are served all day."

"A cosy restaurant serving a variety of hand-made European dumpling and spätzle dishes.Why go?. Oh, so many reasons... The staff, who are lovely, the setting, which is warm."

"Pizzeria open Thursday-Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm / mobile oven Wednesday at Norfolk Arms, Thursday at The Horse and Jockey, Friday at The Greystones"