Greater Manchester

Properties and events in Greater Manchester

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Alexandra Park Manchester Heritage Centre

Claremont Rd, Moss Side, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 7JL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Exhibitions and films about the history of the Alexandra Park

Bamford Chapel and Norden URC.

Norden Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5PQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come take a look around this historic building and find out more about its fascinating history. Bamford Chapel has been at the heart of the community since 1801. Come and take a look around and listen to an illustrated talk to learn more about the fascinating social history of this non-conformist chapel.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Manchester - A Hindu place of worship

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A modern building incorporating traditional design and artwork with guided tours provides an insight into Hindu beliefs and practice.

Behind the scenes of The Conservation Studio

People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3ER
In person
Pre-booking required

Go behind the scenes of The Conservation Studio at People's History Museum. Learn about the world’s largest collection of trade union and political banners, how techniques of banner production have changed over time, and how the museum’s collection i

Bells of St Paul’s

St Paul's Church, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 2PT
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Paul’s Parish Church Stalybridge will be open to the public on Saturday, 13thSeptember with the opportunity to view our bell tower and enjoy our Saturday cafe. A warm invitation is extended to all.

Daisy Nook Canal History Walk

Daisy Nook Country Park, Stannybrook Road, Newmarket Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, M35 9WJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Guided walk at an easy pace to see and hear about the surprising number of historic features in this small section of the Droylsden to Hollinwood canal and hear some of the history of the canal and the area. The walk will take around 90 minutes.

Damhouse, Historical Manor House with Tea Room

Dam House, Astley Hall Drive, Astley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 7TX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Damhouse is a Grade 2* listed Manor House in 17acres of Woodland . It is currently owned by Morts Astley Heritage Trust and houses a Tea Room, offices and function rooms. The historical part of the building remains as it was in the 1500s.

Fairfield Moravian Settlement

Fairfield Moravian Church, 29 Fairfield Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 6AD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Fairfield Moravian Church and Settlement are of unique importance nationally, being the largest of its kind in Britain. It has been made into a Conservation Area with all of its buildings listed as being of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.

Heights Chapel Delph Open Weekend

Heights Chapel, Heights Lane, Delph, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 5TU
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Chapel will be open, with displays, 1330-1630 both days. A short Evensong 1600 will be held on Sunday 14th Grave yard Tours are weather dependent

Holy Trinity Church, Horwich

Holy Trinity Horwich Parish Church, Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 6AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A warm friendly church with many interesting features. Displays by Horwich Heritage & others.

Hyde United History Walk

Ewen Fields Stadium, Walker Lane, Hyde, Greater Manchester, SK14 5PL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A walk around Hyde United's ground and the surrounding area, looking at the origins of the club and also at the development of Hyde.

Long Street Methodist Church and School

97 Long Street, Middleton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M24 6UN
In person
Pre-booking not required

One of Middleton's 'Golden Cluster' of historic buildings, this Arts and Crafts inspired church and former schoolrooms is a masterpiece designed by Edgar Wood (1860-1935)

Middleton Parish Church

St. Leonards Square, Middleton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M24 6DJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the Grade I listed church of St Leonard dates from 1100 and was rebuilt 1412 incorporating Norman arches and enlarged 1524.

Milnrow Parish Church (St James the Apostle)

St. James Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 3JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

St James The Apostle, Milnrow Visit this Grade II listed Church which has been on its present site for over 155 years.

Monton Unitarian Church 150th Anniversary!

Monton Green, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 9NX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Monton Unitarian Church's wonderful building, designed by Thomas Worthington and featuring stunning stained glass windows, and with a congregation with a history of radical dissent, celebrates its 150th Anniversary in September this year.

Mossley's Architecture

Mossley Heritage Centre (Emmaus building), Queen Street, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 9AH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Mossley was built on the wool and cotton industry and the architecture of the houses reflect the needs of the industry (and its workers) as well as teaching about social changes and heritage .

Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8UW
In person
Pre-booking not required

A grade II listed building, one of Manchester's first bus garages, now used as a transport museum.

Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester: Bus Tours

Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8UW
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to ride on historic buses from the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester. Children under 16 must be accompanied.

Richard Roberts Archive: Architecture and Advertising through the Ages

Unit 14, Adswood Industrial Estate, Adswood Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK3 8LF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at the Richard Roberts Archive where we will focus on the role of print advertising in promoting the designs and products of architects, builders and materials suppliers from the very earliest days.

Rubbish to Resource - See your recycling in action

Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M22 4RQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Behind the scenes at the recycling centre.