Free Things to do in Manchester this Summer

Many of the city’s top attractions make it onto the ‘free things to do in Manchester’ list. So if you’re looking for places to go that won’t cost the earth, you’re in luck.

There’s plenty to pick from. Choose from free museums, like the Science and Industry Museum and the People’s History Museum. Check out free art galleries like the Manchester Art Gallery. There are also free attractions like Central Library and Heaton Park too.

With year-round activities and exhibitions, Manchester’s many free attractions are packed with enough history, science and art, to keep everyone busy whatever the weather.

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Image credit: Science Museum Group

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