Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Withnell Fold

"Standing proud since 1421 when Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built, the iconic Manchester Cathedral has survived world wars, bombings and the industrial revolution first hand. Admire the beautiful stained glass windows and carved ceilings as you wander around the building and listen to the sound of choristers and jazz that is often playing. If you want to learn more about the building there are guided tours every day at 11 am and 2 pm Monday to Saturday."

"One of Manchester’s oldest buildings, the cathedral is a must-see for anyone with an interest in architecture. Wander around at your own pace, book onto a tour to find out more about the building’s history or keep your eyes peeled for news of one of the occasional gigs hosted inside the cathedral."

"Right next to the Football Museum, you can find the beautiful Manchester Cathedral. While I have as much with churches as I have with football, I did have a quick look inside and the architecture was beautiful:"

"This picturesque and much-loved park recently reached new levels of status after being named the UK’s best park for 2019. The impressive 390-acre grade-II listed park provides an experience for the old and young, which shouldn’t be missed. Amongst other features it boasts Italian gardens, a boating lake and band stand, an art deco cafe, and an award-winning model village."

"This beautiful park opened up in 1926 {which was news to me!. } and it has everything from an iconic bandstand, a beautiful boating lake and Italian style gardens. My kids and I love nothing more than a good old-fashioned picnic under the shade of the trees in Stanley Park, especially on a good day!"

"The Stanley Park is a beautiful public park located in the city of Blackpool. It covers an area of 390-acre with large green lands and a large fountain in the middle built with Indian marble. The park was created in 1926 by the designer Thomas Mawson."

"The Sealife Centre is always a fun attraction to visit with the kids and the Sealife Centre in Blackpool is loads of fun. We pop by every time we’re visiting Blackpool and last year, my teenage daughter even got a VIP Shark Keeper experience for her birthday. It was the most amazing experience and one that we can both highly recommend."

"1 km from city center 4 out of 10 places to visit in Blackpool. Close to the tower is the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool which is famous for its wide variety of marine life. It has the largest collection of sharks in Britain."

"The Trafford Ecology Park is tucked away in the industrial Trafford Park behind an oil depot and is a registered Biological Important site and a true oasis of wildlife. The park is spread across an area of eleven acres and is a true delight for a nature enthusiast."

"Edward Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons. Clowes Park, also known as Broughton Hall or Broughton Park, has a large maintained lake with numerous viewing points, as well as a small area of woodland. The park is also home to the Life for a Life memorial forest, which was opened in 2016."

"The Milk Room is a new addition to Southport, based on Liverpool Road in Ainsdale. Ever wondered where you can buy all those delicious waffles and massive milkshakes you can seen on Instagram?. This is the place to go to get yourself a slide of the action..."

"Why: As its first restaurant outside of London, Shoryu decided to show the people of Manchester that there is more to ramen than Wagamama lets on. Located in the centre just a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly, it's handily located for next next time you're catching a train into the city. On the menu you’ll find, tonkotsu – a pork broth ramen topped with char siu bbq pork or a chicken katsu curry ramen which merges together two of the most popular Japanese dishes in the UK."

"Shoryu Ramen Manchester is a ramen bar originally established in London and has branched out to serve the community of Manchester. Reputed for the best tasting ramen that are made using a traditional process, they guarantee to bring out the authentic taste and savoury flavour that will whet your appetite and will keep you coming back for more. They have tonkatsu ramen, vegetarian ramen and special ramen made from chicken and kimchi seafood."

"Samsi has been wowing critics for 25 years, bringing some of the best Japanese food to Manchester, and featuring in countless reviews and recommendations over that time. A fine dining Japanese experience that delivers the best ingredients in a refreshing authentic manner."

"Despite the name, New Samsi is well into its second decade in Manchester, & is now at the heart of a mini empire; its branches extend to a conveyor ..." Read our full review"