Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Cottam

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The Grade II listed Stanley Park is certainly Blackpool’s most popular green space, dating back to 1926. That is to say it has everything a family could wish for –  scenic walks around ornamental gardens, natural woodland and lakes, boat hire, tennis courts and football pitches. The park also boasts a number of unique architectural features such as the Cocker Memorial Clock Tower and Art Deco Cafe, which serves delicious lunches."

"Once you’re done revelling in the madness that is Pleasure Beach and have yourself scared out of your wits in the Blackpool Tower Dungeon, you’ll need a place to relax, right?. That’s where Blackpool’s famous Stanley Park comes in. Stanley Park is a Grade 2 listed park in the heart of Blackpool, and it is a Green Flag award winning green space."

"Sea Life Blackpool is the biggest underwater creature exhibit in the city. It is a spectacular aquarium, with over 50 dazzling displays and more than 2,000 incredible creatures from the great depths of the ocean. A stone’s throw from the Central Pier on Blackpool promenade, it has a wide range of ocean life, like tropical sharks, reed fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, to name just a few...Read more"

"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."

"Children will love Sea Life Blackpool – a big aquarium and home to over 2,000 creatures, many of which are rare and endangered. Meet a huge array of sea life, from the tiny seahorse to colourful jellyfish, sharks, turtles and graceful rays. Are your children interested in being a vet or marine biologist?"

"If you are a Manchester United fan, you obviously know exactly what Old Trafford is. For those who don’t know, Old Trafford is the home stadium of one of the two major clubs in Manchester; Manchester United, of course. Football fans will love to visit this lovely stadium whether they love the club or not."

"84 Plymouth Grove is known now as Elizabeth Gaskell's House, a small museum dedicated to Victorian literature and life. The Grade II listed neoclassical villa was once the residence of William and Elizabeth Gaskell, Manchester's most famous Victorian writer, and the rooms have been preserved to showcase her life. There is also a scenic garden, which has been planted to detail the sort of garden the Gaskells would have had back in the day."

"With Manchester taxis, you can now visit the Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. Elizabeth Gaskell was a famous novelist with many famous works such as Cranford and North and South, which are already adapted for television. Also, consider visiting the Grade II listed Regency villa."

"Prestwich Forest Park consists of four smaller parks which make up 200 acres of woodlands: Philips Park, Drinkwater Park, Waterdale, and Prestwich. These parks can be heavily wooded (particularly Drinkwater), so it’s a beautiful place to spend a day away from the noise of town. Exploring the woods can be an enlightening experience, so long as you take care while wandering amongst the broad-leaved trees."

"First opened in 1928, this family owned ice cream parlour is an iconic part of Blackpool’s history. Parents may well remember sampling their banana splits, cones and sundaes when they were a child, and your own kids are sure to love it just as much. Notarianni only serve classic, traditionally made vanilla ice cream but the mouth watering array of toppings, sauces and extras will make your treat anything but boring!"

"There is fundamentally nothing better in life than getting a Notarianni ice cream with blue sherbet and sitting by the beach in sunshine. One day they ran out of blue sherbet and had only red sherbet."

"An abundance of choice in flavour is available to have in a cone, on waffles, or on a cake of your own choosing. If you ever head to gelato passion, make sure you try out their peanut butter cake with raspberry sorbet. Kind of like a PB&J sandwich deconstructed into ice cream!"

"Gino’s is the newbie on Market Street, a small parlour that channels Italy from the music to the ingredients used in the gelato that’s made fresh every day. Tuck into the smooth Ferrero Rocher or the refreshing classic strawberry gelato – or any of the fabulous flavours – in a tub, cone, on a waffle, in a milkshake or even on a pancake."