Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Ribbleton

"Dating back to the 15th century, the Manchester Cathedral has experienced quite a bit of history! After Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church, the Cathedral's riches were confiscated. During the English Civil war in the mid 17th century, pitched battles were fought inside and around the Cathedral between the Royalists (those supporting Charles I, the Stewarts, and the Anglican Church) and the Roundheads (Oliver Cromwell loyalists). Also Ann Lee, the founder of the religious movement called the Shakers interrupted services here when she lived in Manchester. The church was targeted by the Nazi Luftwaffe and received a direct head during the bombings of 1940. Yet through all this the Church maintains it's quiet dignity and beauty. It is a must see while in Manchester!"

"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)."

"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"

"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."

"Found right on the promenade, Blackpool's Sealife is home to over 2000 marine creatures showcased in more than 50 different displays. Visitors can discover a variety of exotic species including tropical sharks, colourful reef fish, octopus, rays and sea horses, learning about the magic of the world's oceans, the wonders of the British shoreline, the tropical deep and jungle habitats in the dedicated creature zones. Get a close up look via the specially-constructed bubble windows and walk through tunnels."

"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?"

"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."

"Whether you’re a fan of Manchester United or you just want to visit one of the most famous football stadiums in the world, it’s always worth hopping on a tram to visit Old Trafford. Take a tour of the stadium, pop into the gift shop to buy a memento of your visit or simply admire the Theatre of Dreams from the outside."

"Trafford Town Hall stands in a large site at the junction of Talbot Road and Warwick Road, directly opposite the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Work on the building, designed by architects Bradshaw Gass & Hope of Bolton, began on 21 August 1931.[84]. The town hall officially came into use as Stretford Town Hall on the granting of Stretford's charter, on 16 September 1933."

"You can walk along the canal, through the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park on your way to the Museum of Science and Industry. Castlefield Urban Heritage Park. Admire the old industrial buildings, soak up the atmosphere of the canal, and see how Manchester used to be in years gone by."

"In the same location as The Lost Cat but heading underground is a brand new late-night bar, the 'crazy cousin' of Bunny Jackson's Juke Joint across town. The dive bar will sling out bourbons and beer as well as burgers from Triple B upstairs - which will arrive through a plastic chute into the basement. The site was previously a boutique gym but has now been given an all-American makeover."

"A dive bar in the NQ will be Bunny Jackson’s 2nd bar in town, the other at First StreetWhere. 68 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LEWho."

"Tipple opened last year, and can be found on Station Road in Ainsdale village. It is a friendly and inviting wine bar, which serves a range of fine wines, ales and lagers, spirits, cocktails, specialty coffees and more. The owners have stripped out the bar to find the original timber and ornate windows which fit in with the rustic, traditional theme they are hoping to create."

"An enormous entertainment centre, the Winter Gardens first opened in 1878 and houses the Opera House, one of the largest theatres in the UK, with a capacity of 3,000. This is just one of a multitude of auditoriums and halls at the Winter Gardens, including the barrel-vaulted Empress Ballroom, which is both a cavernous concert venue and formerly where the three main UK political parties would hold their annual conferences. The largest venues at the Winter Gardens are all on the ground floor and served by an Art Deco corridor with a metal and glass roof."

"You cannot have a list of the best parks in Manchester and not include Vimto Park. You may or may not know, but the beloved drink’s birthplace is this great city. Vimto Park is next to the University of Manchester and is home to a Vimto monument."