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Things to Do in Bury

Things to Do in Bury, Greater Manchester - Bury Attractions

Things to Do in Bury


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Top Attractions in Bury

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Speciality Museums
Military museum detailing the history of a local regiment, highlighted by a Victoria Cross collection. Includes a garden, café, and a Quartermasters Store exhibit.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive exhibits of historic transport, including steam trains and buses, complemented by a large model railway and vintage vehicles. Enjoy a nostalgic journey adjacent to the steam railway.
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Flea & Street Markets
Casual food hall with a diverse range of dining options, live music, and a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere. Informal seating caters to families and groups, and local beers complement the culinary variety.
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Art Museums
Housed in a distinctive Edwardian building, Bury Art Museum offers a welcoming, warm and friendly setting for visitors to enjoy art, (old and new), and discover the rich history of Bury and the surrounding area. Highlights from the art collection include 'Calais Sands' and 'Ehrenbreitstein' by JMW Turner; 'Spring Morning, Haverstock Hill' by Sir George Clausen; 'Different Horizons', blue neon light piece by Maurizio Nannucci; and 'Revolution of the 19th Century' and 'Essential Elements' by Pavel Buchler. On the lower ground floor is a dedicated contemporary museum space which hosts a vibrant temporary exhibition programme based upon the museum's archaeology, ethnography, natural history, costume and social history collections. This inspiring programme is supported by a wide range of family friendly activities and events which run throughout the year. The Art Museum is also home to Bury Art Shop, which offers original artwork, jewellery and crafts at affordable prices, and Tina's Tea Room which serves delicious coffee, tea, soups, sandwiches and cakes. Contemporary Art and International Touring Exhibitions Committed to innovation, Bury Art Museum works with artists on a regular basis, and hosts the Text Festival which is an internationally recognized event investigating contemporary art practices including, poetry, text art, sound art and performance. Bury Art Museum also houses the Text Art Archive: the largest dedicated collection of original works of Language Art in the country. The Text Art Archive's aim is to stimulate critical thinking and writing in the field around the subject.
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What travelers are saying

  • Braindamagedbaron
    Newark-on-Trent, UK468 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's in Bury. It's a market.
    If you like markets and you have no problem visiting Bury, this is the place for you. And it's a biggy! The award winning market is a huge place selling all manner of produce from dubious looking cheap tat to more pies than I've ever seen in my life.
    Bury Market must be seen to be believed.
    Recommend
    Written April 19, 2024
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  • michael_brown513
    Stockport, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent military museum. Exhibits were well presented and staff were friendly and helpful. If I have one minor criticism, the lighting seems rather dim making some of the printed information difficult to read. On the other hand, it could be that my eyesight is poor!
    Written October 25, 2023
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  • JOHN C
    London, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another brilliant play and wonderful performances from all the girls. Be my baby was a very emotional and heartfelt story that also had some good old fashioned humour thrown in for good measure. Lovely little theatre and friendly staff.
    Written January 20, 2024
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  • acs1984
    Cockermouth, UK1,649 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a walk up to the Peel Tower on New Year's day. It was open so we decided to have a climb to the top. It was £4 for 2 adults and 1 child. As you can imagine there was a lot of steps, but they weren't steep. Really good views from the top. It was very busy so it was a bit of a squeeze passing on the stairs and then at the top.
    Written February 15, 2024
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  • Sean M
    Manchester, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great panto, great staff but the bar was seriously understaffed as usual.
    The legroom in the seats is awful, very uncomfortable and no fun for anyone over 5ft 6.
    Written January 21, 2024
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  • Leyland L
    Preston, UK218 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    First time visit with our four year old grandson, coupled with a ride on the ELR and meet the Gruffalo experience.
    We all had a great time and he loved being able to go on the buses, especially upstairs.
    All the volunteers were friendly and helpful.
    There were a good selection of vehicles of all types with something for everyone.
    My only criticism is that there was nowhere to get a drink or snack (even a vending machine would have been welcome). However just across the road is Bolton Street Station part of the ELR where refreshments can be obtained.
    Written November 5, 2023
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  • Lollipopsbaby
    Marina Romea, Italy386 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely stunning, lovely place within park to get a drink and food within park . I saw a heron which made my day. So many walk ways and easy parking . So nice to walk within a litter free area .
    Written July 2, 2023
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  • stuandchar
    Gloucester, UK14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing hidden gem in Manchester/Bury area. Incredible variety of food and drink and reasonably priced. We went on a Saturday and there was a guitarist playing lots of Manchester classics - loved it! Something for everyone.
    Written April 7, 2024
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  • Roy
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kiss me like you mean it - fantastic production, acting, and script, delivered with pace and every emotion going! A play in two parts - best I have seen in 15 years of attending Summerseat Players. I can’t recommend enough. Don’t miss it!
    Written September 28, 2023
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  • Big_Jeff_Leo
    St Helens, UK21,978 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Housed in a magnificent building which opened in 1901; this is a free Council run museum. The highlight is the Wrigley Collection; an assemblage of more than two hundred oil paintings, watercolours, prints and ceramics, which includes works by J. M. W. Turner, John Constable, Edwin Landseer, and George Clausen. There is a feature on modern sculpture; not for everyone but if you are interested then you will probably like this.
    Written November 11, 2022
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  • Madalyn H
    Huddersfield, UK1,902 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A good example of a little altered and well preserved Victorian church. Very friendly team with a busy cafe
    Written March 4, 2022
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  • simon H
    Manchester, UK25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent beer, great atmosphere and very welcoming owner and staff.We’re just disappointed we don’t live closer!
    Written January 21, 2024
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