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Bolton
Considered one of England’s friendliest towns, Bolton offers a fantastic calendar of events throughout the year including the brilliant Bolton Food Festival, as well as captivating museums and film-set streetscapes such as Le Mans Crescent.Bury
Take a trip out to Bury and hop on a steam train along the East Lancashire Railway then wander the surrounding countryside. Visit a local brewery, check out the excellent Fusilier Museum or explore the famous Bury Markets.Oldham
Oldham retains many features of its proud history as a powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution, as well as modern attractions such as Gallery Oldham. Nearby Dove Stone Reservoir, with its natural beauty, is a stunning gateway to the Peak District National Park.Rochdale
Greater Manchester’s greenest borough, Rochdale has an abundance of award-winning parks and open spaces such as Healey Dell. It’s also the birthplace of the Co-operative movement and its magnificent town hall is one of the regions’ greatest architectural gems.Salford
With world-class entertainment, leisure and cultural facilities, Salford offers enough arts, sport,shopping and heritage to fill a week. Head to The Quays, a stunning waterfront destination for spectacular architecture, award-winning theatres, galleries and museums, outlet shopping, cruises, and sport. For postcard perfect snaps also check out Worsley Village and RHS Garden Bridgewater.
Stockport
Discover an array of hidden treasures in Stockport, from bustling modern shopping areas to quaint cobbled streets as well as heritage attractions such as Stockport Air Raid Shelters, Bramall Hall, Staircase House, Stockport Plaza, and the iconic Hat Works Museum. In recent years Stockport has also become something of a foodie hub, home to experimental restaurant Where The Light Gets In.Tameside
Tameside stretches eastward from Manchester to the fringes of the Peak District National Park. Its landscape encompasses urban centres like Portland Basin, moorland, and the spectacular vistas of Werneth Low Country Park.Trafford
A borough of contrasts, where the urban, cultural and waterfront offer in the north meets the fashionable suburbs and picturesque countryside in the south. Trafford is home to Manchester United, Lancashire County Cricket Club, IWM North, Altrincham Market and Dunham Massey Hall and Gardens.Wigan
Halfway between Manchester and Liverpool, Wigan is full of variety. As the home of Wigan Pier, it offers a fascinating slice of industrial heritage as well as sprawling country parks such as Haigh Hall, charming pubs, and a diverse events program throughout the year.For more information see: visitmanchester.com
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