From a giant T-Rex, to a replica of a 1920s street, to drinks with stunning views over the city centre - Manchester has plenty of sites to see.
Whether you're a resident or planning a visit to the area in 2024, there's always something to do in the city-region.
We have compiled a list of the top tourist attractions to put on your bucketlist for 2024.
Whether you're a resident or planning a visit to the area in 2024, there's always something to do in the city-region.
We have compiled a list of the top tourist attractions to put on your bucketlist for 2024.
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00:00 From a giant T-Rex to a replica of a 1920s street to drinks with stunning views over
00:06 the city centre, Manchester has plenty of sights to see. Whether you're a resident
00:11 or planning to visit the area in 2024, there's always something to do in the city region.
00:16 We have compiled a list of the top tourist attractions to put on your bucket list for
00:21 2024.
00:22 First up, Manchester Museum reopened in early 2023 after a ÂŁ15 million renovation, including
00:29 adding a South Asia gallery, a Chinese culture gallery and more.
00:33 Take a look at works of natural history for free at the city's famous tourist attraction.
00:38 And if you want to catch a glimpse of the Golden Mummies of Egypt exhibition, don't
00:42 forget to head down before the 14th of April.
00:45 Next up, the National Football Museum is located in Cathedral Gardens in the city centre.
00:50 The attraction is open for football fans to look at some of the most historic moments
00:55 of the much-loved sport and to test out skills in some fun activities.
01:00 The latest exhibition, Batteries Not Included, explores the history and development of football
01:04 toys and games, including the latest cutting-edge VR technology, and is running until the 24th
01:10 of February.
01:11 People's History Museum is the national museum of democracy and tells the story of working
01:16 people in the UK.
01:19 Located in Spinning Fields, the museum is known for its huge collection and conservation
01:23 of political banners, which are changed at the beginning of each year in the annual banner
01:28 exhibition.
01:29 It truly is a unique attraction in Manchester and is filled with an amazing display of artefacts
01:34 relating to the history of working people in Britain over the last 200 years.
01:39 The Science and Industry Museum focuses on the development of science, technology and
01:43 industry in the world's first industrial city.
01:47 The site has permanent exhibitions showing amazing scientific achievements and looking
01:51 into Manchester's industrial history.
01:54 The Science and Industry Museum is fun for all the family and its current temporary display,
01:59 Ouch!
02:00 Food, Poo and You, explores the entire journey through the digestive system in all the gory
02:04 details.
02:06 Manchester landmark, the Portico Library in the city centre is an independent subscription
02:10 library home to 25,000 books and is one of the city's oldest buildings still being used
02:16 for its original function.
02:18 This historic library could be missed by many as they go about their day in the city, but
02:22 the tall domed ceiling and shelves stacked high with first editions and fragile manuscripts
02:27 make it a must-see place in Manchester.
02:29 The Portland Basin Museum in Ashton-under-Lyne is a unique attraction focusing on the area's
02:34 industrial heritage.
02:36 Built in the restored 19th century Ashton Canal warehouse, the museum houses an entire
02:41 street where the sights and sounds of 1920s Tameside are brought to life.
02:46 If you're looking for a day out filled with beautiful walks, views over gorgeous lakes
02:50 and a chance to spot some fallow deer, Dunham Massey near Altrincham could be the perfect
02:55 place to visit.
02:56 The National Trust site was revealed as Manchester's most visited attraction last year, with over
03:01 525,000 people heading to the attraction in 2022.
03:07 And finally, for some of the best skyline views of Greater Manchester, why not take
03:11 a look at Cloud 23, located on the 23rd floor of Beetham Tower in Deansgate.
03:17 The bar serves coffee, cocktails and champagne with a stunning panoramic view of all the
03:21 beautiful sights of the city region.
03:24 Manchester is home to a variety of amazing attractions, and these are some of the best
03:28 things to do in the area.
03:30 For more ideas on what's happening in our city region, don't forget to keep up to date
03:35 with our weekly What's On guides.
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