1. Visit the National Football Museum

It shows information about “the beautiful game” as you've never experienced it before, no matter a die-hard fan or a casual audience you are.

Interactive, interesting, and full of historic memorabilia, you’ve just got to visit.

2. Challenge Your Mates to Play Urban Exploration Game

Solve puzzles, unravel riddles and search high and low for clues.

It is the best way to discover new places and challenge your navigation skills, all while having a blast with your friends.

To learn Manchester better!

3. Grab a Drink (With a Discount) at The Salisbury Ale House

Kind of like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory for music and beer lovers.

This place has top pub grub (the pizzas are fabulous), live music (typically rock) and an impressive selection of ales.

4. Go behind The Scenes of Manchester’s History with a Self-Guided Walking Tour

You can explore Manchester at your own pace, uncover the rich tapestry of the city’s history and so much more besides.

Stop and start whenever you want, any group size, whenever it suits you.

5. Watch an Outdoor Theatre Show at a 750-Year-Old House

It’s one of Manchester’s oldest buildings, so it is unmissable to learn the history side of it.

All shows are held outdoors under Manchester’s incredible skies, and you can bring a picnic along to make a real day of it.

6. Hit the Lanes at Dog Bowl

It’s great, inclusive, relatively cheap, and being bad at it is part of the fun. 

Rack up some strikes and spares, enjoy the Americana vibes and claim your bragging rights.

7. Eat Top Nosh at Grub

Grub has a rotating lineup of the best street food vendors and craft beer purveyors in Manchester.

There is truly something for everyone to be found here, no matter which country you are from.

8. See a Comedy Show at The Comedy Store

Nothing is better than having a real laugh! Take a night to just enjoy yourselves.

It’s a cornerstone of Manchester's nightlife - give it a try! 

9. Set a New Leader Score at NQ64

This is where nostalgia comes to boom.

Play some classic video games, set a high score, have a drink, fantastic!

10. Check Out Manchester’s Massive and Mini Museums

Manchester is a cultural city where you can learn the knowledge ranging from natural history to the city’s role in the suffragette movement. 

Recommendations: Manchester Museum, John Rylands Library, Pankhurst Museum, Science and Industry Museum, People's History Museum

FAQs

Q: Are these activities for young people to have fun?

A: Definitely! Places like the bars, comedy club and parties are easy to have fun with their friends.

Q: What’s the best way to get around Manchester?

A: Manchester has excellent public transport. The trams, buses, and even walking make it easy to explore the city.

Q: Are there always new activities?

A: Yes! Greater Manchester is a place full of energy and diversity. New activities cover culture, art, music, sport, food and many fields.

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