Heaton Hall
Heaton park, Prestwich, M25 5SW Tel: 0161 773 1231 or 0161 236
5244 ext 123
Description:
Impressive 18c House and parkland. Ring for details of
special Pompeian-style events and exhibitions.
Location:
on A665
Opening Times:
Telephone
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Free
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John Rylands University
Library of Manchester
150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH Tel: 0161 834 5343
Description:
A library of international renown, containing 5 million
books, manuscripts, and archival items, many of great historical
significance, dating back to the third millenium BC
Location:
City centre
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 10-5.30, Sat 10-1
Disabled Access:
Admission Prices:
Free
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Lancashire Mining
Museum
Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Rd, Salford M6 8GL Tel: 0161 736
1832
Description:
2 reproduction coal mines and a gallery, plus reference
library and archives for research purposes (by appointment only)
Location:
Salford
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 10-12.30 & 1.30-5, Sun 2-5. (closed Sat, Good
Friday, Easter Sunday, 24-26 Dec & Jan 1)
Disabled Access:
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Manchester
Museum
The University, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL Tel: 0161 275
2634
Description:
Explore 600 million years of life on Earth. Attractions
include the vivarium containing live reptiles and crocodilians,
collections of fossils and dinosaur footprints, and 2000 year old
mummies from Egypt!
Location:
South of the city centre on the B5117
Opening Times:
Open all year; Mon-Sat 10-5. Closed Good Friday, 25-26 Dec
& Jan 1st. Ring for opening times between Xmas & New Year
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Free
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Manchester
Museum of Transport
Boyle St, Cheetham, Manchester, M8 8UW Tel:0161 205 2122 &
0161 205 1082
Description:
A museum illustrating the history of the city's travel
through the ages.
Location:
1.5m North of Victoria Station
Opening Times:
Open all year, Wed, Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays 10-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
£2 (accompanied children £1.25)
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Manchester United
Museum & Tour Centre
Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA Tel: 0161 877 4002
Description:
The museum of the world famous football team. Subject to
avilability, there is a tour available of the museum then the
stadium, player's lounge, dressing rooms and players' tunnel.
Location:
Off the A56, 2m from the city centre
Opening Times:
Open all year; Tue-Sun & most bank holiday Mondays.
(closed Dec 25th)
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Ground Tour, Museum & Trophey Room £5.50
(children & OAPs £3.50); Museum & Trophey Room only,
£2.95 (ch & OAPs £1.95); Family Ticket £14 &
£6.95
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