Greater Manchester Activities

Barton Aerodrome Tours   

Built in 1928, Barton Aerodrome was Britain's first municipal airport. It remains a largely unspoilt example of the airfields of the 1930s. Visitors can also go onto the first landing of the Control Tower to view the aerodrome and watch various aircraft land and take off.

Barton Aerodrome, Eccles, Manchester. M30 7SA  0161 787 7326 Email

Belle Vue Speedway   

All the thrills ans spills of speedway

Kirkmanshulme Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7BA  Tel:  0161 223 7720 Email

Blue Badge Guide Walks and Tours   

Blue Badge Guides are examined and trained professionals recognised by the English Tourist Board and registered with the North West Tourist Board

Lloyd Street, Manchester M60 2LA  Tel: 0161-234 3157

Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium  

A regular programme of meetings

Kirkmanshulme Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7BA  Tel:  0161 223 7720 Email

Burrs Activity Centre    

Kayaking, canoeing, orienteering, climbing & abseiling & trekking

Woodhill Road, Bury BL8 1DA  Tel: 0161 764 9646  Email

City Centre Cruises   

A number of different cruises through Manchester on the L S Lowry

14 Flattery Road, Northern Moor  Manchester M23 9BR  Tel:  0161 902 0222  Email

Debdale Outdoor Centre   

Modern purpose-built outdoor centre owned and operated by Manchester City Council. Activities available include dinghy sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking, powerboating, rock climbing, abseiling, hillwalking, gorge scrambling, orienteering, camping, navigation, multi-activity and team-building activities

Hyde Road, Gorton  M18 7LJ Tel: 0161 223 5182

Laserquest    

The world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game. Whether you're 6 or 66 you'll love the adrenaline pumping exhilaration of stalking your opponents and unleashing a volley of laser fire in the battle-zone of the 21st century.

3rd Floor, The Orient  The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8DF   Tel: 0161 755 0600

Manchester Airport Guided Tours   

Trained tour guides provide information on many aspects of the aviation and travel industry

Tour Centre Terminal 1 Manchester Airport M90 1QX   Tel: 0161 4892443   Email

National Cycling Centre (previously Manchester Velodrome)

Britains primary indoor Olympic cycle track and widely regarded as one of the world's finest and fastest Tracks. The Velodrome is open to everyone regardless of their level of ability

Stuart Street, Manchester,  M11 4DQ   Tel: 0161 223 2244   Email

National Squash Centre   

The new home of the Squash Rackets Association. Six new permanent fixed courts and one moveable show court it will undoubtedly become one of the premier squash facilities in the world and will provide a superb venue for what will effectively be a world championship of squash

Rowlsey Street, Manchester M11 3FF  Tel: 0161 231 4499

Roman Lakes Leisure Park   

Set in the Goyt Valley a leisure park that combines water activities (fishing, canoeing, ) with bird watching, a nature trail, mountain biking and rambling in a picturesque setting.

Lakes Road, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7HB   Tel: 0161 427 2039   Email

Whitworth Waterski & Recreation Centre   

Set in beautiful countryside, Whitworth Water Ski & Recreation Centre boasts some of the best facilities for water skiing and wake boarding

Cowm Reservoir Tong Lane, Whitworth   Rochdale OL12 8BE  Tel: 01706 852534   Email