Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Ashton-under-Lyne

"One of the oldest buildings in Manchester, the Cathedral has a vast and extensive history that can be traced back to humble beginnings in the 7th century, becoming a Cathedral in 1847. Having survived significant damage during both World War II and the IRA bomb, the Cathedral has undergone extensive refurbishment several times over the past century, creating a lovingly preserved building that appears much more modern than it actually is. The Cathedral is open to the public, who can admire the architecture and numerous little quirks inside, including the misericord wood carvings and bees on the roof."

"As I mentioned just before, Manchester Cathedral is located in the city centre, so you don’t have to walk far. Actually, most of the photo locations in Manchester are located very close to each other, so at no point, you have to walk for more than 20-25 minutes. However, there are free buses in Manchester, so if it rains, you can definitely hop on one and head to Manchester Cathedral."

"Manchester’s magnificent Cathedral dates back to 1421 when a royal charter was granted by Henry V. Since then it has survived wars, bombings, the Reformation and more. Manchester Cathedral"

"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."

"Now admittedly as the name suggests this next place is more of a garden than a park but it is stunning nevertheless, and definitely deserves its spot on the list of best parks in Sheffield. There are two pedestrian entrances for the Botanical Gardens, the main entrance is on Clarkehouse Road; there isn’t a car park here but there is parking available on the various side roads surrounding the gardens. The second entrance is on Thompson road just off the bustling ecclesall road."

"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."

"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."

"The National Emergency Services Museum (previously known as Sheffield Fire and Police Museum) is a museum in Sheffield, England. Established in 1984, it is based at a former fire station (opened c.1900) at the junction of West Bar and Tenter Street near the city centre. A notable feature is the only remaining Fire Brigade observation tower in the UK."

"Formerly known as William Sicilian, Sicilian NQ is the first and only true Sicilian restaurant in Manchester – offering up hearty, traditional dishes that aim to encapsulate the culture of Sicily. Think Sicilian wines and beers, antipasti, pasta, cannoli and even lovely traditional Italian desserts that go down extremely well with a good old cup of coffee. Sicilian NQ, 14 Turner St, M4 1DZ."

"Formerly known as William Sicilian Street Food, this authentic Sicilian restaurant popped up in the Northern Quarter earlier this year – renamed and reworked as Sicilian NQ. The lovely little restaurant hones in on the idyllic region’s homely food, bringing dishes such as arancini, cannoli, cipollini, pasta and more to our rainy city. Sicilian NQ, 14 Turner St, M4 1DZ."

"There’s nothing finer than a knowledgeable craft beer shop, except maybe a bottle shop that also allows you to drink in. That’s what Turners is. A spot to sample your buys, and fill up your growlers alongside your pooch."

"This Didsbury pizza place had already proove-d itself on the classic pizza front but has recently really stepped up its vegan game too. Not content with a token ‘vegan cheese optional’ footnote, instead a whole menu of vegan pizzas ‘designed by vegans for vegans’ has joined the party. Choose from nine pizzas from the basic Margherita to wildcards like the Art-Beet with basil, beetroot and artichokes or La Contadina with green pea base, sauteed cabbage, capers, vegan Mozzarella and pistachios."

"One of the best places to eat pizza in Manchester, Proove is a firm choice for alfresco dinners in the warmer months. Get stuck onto freshly baked Neapolitan slices in their cosy terrace space on a chilled out date or long-awaited catch-up with pals."

"Bills is an absolute brunch classic and you know if you go, you’ll be in good hands. It’s right next to the Peace Gardens, so it’s a great place to sit and people watch. They serve an incredible pressed juice on their brunch menu called ‘Superboost’ – if I could drink gallons of it, I would!"

"In the heart of the city centre, Bill’s Sheffield restaurant has a quirky industrial look and feel. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything ..."

"American / European2 St Paul's Place, 127 Norfolk Street City CentreSheffield S1 2JF☎ 0114 2723342"

"Serving up delicious Latin tapas, La Mama have established themselves a firm family favourite thanks to their authentic menu, which just about includes every South American treat you could hope for, and a friendly atmosphere often encouraged by live Latin Jazz. Beers and wines are typically South American to match the food. The cosy restaurant is a standout on Abbeydale Road, which says something as this part of Sheffield is one of the best areas for foodies."

"Sanskruti Restaurantserves the best tasting vegan-vegetarian Indian dishes. Prepared using the best aromatic herbs and spices, they would certainly tempt not only your taste but also your olfactory senses. Offering the best quality of food, you can try different variants that would certainly provide a palate inducing experience that you will never forget."

"If you’re heading to Kelham Island with a hankering for vegan food, but you’re not in the mood for Church’s junk food offering, look no further than V|OR|V (Veggie, organic, Vegan) and their sumptuous, refined vegan cuisine. Owned by brothers Nick and Matt Burgess and supported by head chef Danny Lynn, who definitely knows his way around a vegetable, the three of them have created a menu of small and large plates boasting a few unique. The majority of the menu is vegan and we highly recommend the ‘haggis’ spring rolls with XO sauce from their small plates menu, which allows you to choose five dishes of equally mesmerizing quality for just £30."

"Home to one of the best vegetarian bottomless brunches in Sheffield, V OR V is the Kelham Island eatery you need to visit when the weekend rolls around. Their menu of plant-based plates promises everything from BBQ celeriac flatbreads to house smoked baked beans."