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Looking to get out of the city for the day? Or perhaps you need something different to do with the kids this weekend? From the city to the countryside, there are plenty of places in Greater Manchester to enjoy a day out with a difference.

The Christmas market 90 minutes from Greater Manchester inside a magical old hall
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Do a spot of Christmas shopping inside a 900-year-old hall
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The five-mile 'magical walk' named among best in the Lake District
Lake District
Lace up your walking boots and head out on this scenic walk
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Two of the UK’s best Christmas road trip destinations are only 90 minutes from Greater Manchester
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These locations are the best places to visit on a festive road trip this winter
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Castlefield Viaduct to transform into 'magical grotto' as it launches after-hours light trail
Castlefield
This year’s festivities will include lantern-lit wanders, a chill out space and festive plant tours
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The beautiful Christmas markets near Greater Manchester you need to catch before it's too late
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These markets are held in a stunning courtyard with a 45ft Christmas trees, Victorian carousel and a big wheel
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"I took my kids to the new Trafford Centre Santa's grotto and there was a big change this year"
The Trafford Centre
Visitors can expect a much more traditional Grotto experience for 2023 - but with a much higher price tag is it worth it?
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One of the UK's most famous haunted homes will unlock new rooms to the public for the first time in seven centuries
Lancashire
It's celebrating its 700th anniversary!
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Inside the stunning immersive light show taking over Manchester's Mayfield Park this winter
Mayfield
The Twilight Trail at Mayfield Park is being billed as ‘dazzling city-centre winter escape’
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Christmas events for families in Manchester and things to do with kids this festive season 2023
Christmas
From magical light trails to Santa's grottos, this lot will get you in the festive spirit
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Santa in the Sky big wheel experience launches at Winter Village an hour from Manchester this Christmas
Christmas
A 'unique flight experience' is promised with Santa and his elves
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The Narnia-themed winter wonderland and Christmas markets less than an hour from Manchester
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There will be a parade and light show as part of the celebrations
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The most popular National Parks attraction in England is only 90 minutes from Greater Manchester
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It beat the likes of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland and Ullswater in the Lake District
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Chester Zoo launches Dine with Santa experience and gives sneak peek at Lanterns event
Chester Zoo
Families can enjoy a breakfast or festive dinner with the big man and his elves - with each child getting a personal meet and greet
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Inside the new Bolton arcade mixing the old with the new
Bolton
The new arcade is hoping to be a neon gaming heaven
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Huge Christmas event featuring festive food, roaming puppets and marching band to take over streets of Stockport
Stockport
It will be Stockport's first town centre-wide Christmas celebration
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'I cannot believe I live here...' the hipster village less than an hour away where locals feel 'lucky'
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Heptonstall boasts quaint buildings, cobbled streets and the grave of poet Sylvia Plath
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Tinseltown is returning to The Trafford Centre with giant ice rink, funfair, ice show and more
The Trafford Centre
The winter wonderland event is back along with the Big Wheel
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The Blackpool Pleasure Beach hotel named the most luxurious in Europe
Blackpool
The hotel opened in the amusement park in July 2019
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The 'stunning' road trip that's like driving 'in a film' less than an hour from Greater Manchester
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"I was in AWE I’ve never driven on a road like it, it felt like I was in a film"
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Manchester Christmas Markets map, location guide and opening times for 2023
Manchester Christmas Markets
When do the Christmas markets start in Manchester, where are the market stalls and ice skating rink and what can you find at each location? We've got all your questions answered in our ultimate guide
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The spine-chilling tales of Greater Manchester’s ‘haunted’ hall that’ll creep you out this Halloween
Halloween
This Tudor manor is full of strange happenings, from mysterious figures to objects moving of their own accord
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The historic Manchester tea room crowned among the best in the UK that visitors hail 'magical'
The Midland hotel
'Would highly recommend to anyone that wants a special experience'
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The Greater Manchester garden with ‘magnificent autumn colours’ perfect for a walk
Things to do Manchester
This park is just as beautiful in autumn as it is in spring and summer
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The brilliant things to do in Greater Manchester this November - from Christmas Markets to Hamilton at the Palace Theatre
Things to do Manchester
From the Christmas Markets and festive light trails to Hamilton's Manchester debut and show stopping gigs, November is shaping up rather nicely
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