What's on near The Met, Bury
Steam trains, jump scares and swamp monsters. This East Lancashire Railway experience ticks a lot of boxes this October Half Term.
From £15
A Paradise Works exhibition by British Chinese artist Donald Shek explores how dance connects cultures and generations.
Free entry
This free exhibition in Salford brings together local artists, students and community groups exploring what nature offers us.
Free entry
Pigeon fanciers, posties and NHS workers join a 1553-strong cast in an art film projected at monumental scale onto Salford’s buildings.
Free entry
At the top of a packed season, we’re taking a closer look at six Hallé concerts that lean toward the more contemporary, adventurous end of things.
From £18
Finding new things to say with one of the oldest instruments around, Jonny Greenwood’s eight-hour organ piece takes over Manchester Cathedral.
From £23.25
Marking the anniversary of the Christmas Blitz, this walking tour explores Manchester’s history of conflict, from the English Civil Wars to the World Wars and beyond.
From £20.00
In the centenary year of the 1926 General Strike, People’s History Museum traces a century of industrial action and collective resistance.
Free entryWhere to go near The Met, Bury
Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting thousands of visitors every week.
Bury Art Museum blends historic charm with inspiring modern art and sculpture in a beautiful, Grade-II listed building.
Bury Art Shop is a local gem filled with original artworks, crafts and homewares, championing the work of local artists and makers at the heart of Bury’s growing Culture Quarter.
The East Lancashire Railway has six stops, all of which offer plenty of things to see and do, in beautiful surroundings.
Burrs Country Park lies on the River Irwell covering an area of 36 hectares of scenic countryside, one mile northwest of Bury town centre.
Performing arts theatre in Whitefield, presenting five plays to the public each year.
Listo Burrito on Manchester’s Oxford Street tempts busy diners with fresh ingredients and a modestly priced menu.
Get up close with the woodlands of Heaton Park in aerial assault courses that’ll have you bouncing, swinging and gliding through the canopy.
Sports venue in Ramsbottom and home to the annual Ramsbottom Festival.
The Eagle and Child in Ramsbottom does what good pubs do best, and more.
Colleen’s is a casual dining neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Ramsbottom serving seasonal dishes.
Helmed by chef-owners Fiona and Joe Botham, this tapas restaurant in Ramsbottom serves exclusively Spanish drinks and some of the best small plates going.
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