Heritage Tours of The Met

Did you know that The Met held one of Joy Division’s most famous gigs with a raucous crowd protesting against a change of singers? Did you know that it was the democratic home to where many of Bury’s major decisions were made, or where the accused were given their freedom of speech in a court of law?

Join us for a FREE tour with The Met’s very own Nick Smale. Visit backstage areas normally closed to the public, and learn all about the history of this fascinating building and about how it is used today.

Duration approx. 60 minutes - FREE

Saturday 12 September 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM

As we can only take a small number of people on this tour, advance booking is required to guarantee your place.

Please note that, while the majority of the tour will be fully accessible, we will be visiting a few back-stage areas with only restricted access.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM

Location & directions

The Met, Derby Hall, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW

Directions:

Book tickets for these free activities via The Met website, the heritage tours will take place within the building, while the other two activities will start and finish at The Met, but will take place around Bury town centre

Contact on day:

The Met

Telephone number:

+441617612216

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please visit The Met Website to book your place

Booking contact name:

The Met

Booking telephone number:

+441617612216

Booking website:

https://themet.org.uk/event/heritage-met-tours/

Booking opens:

13 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

While the majority of the tour will be fully accessible, attendees will be visiting a few back-stage areas with only restricted access

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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