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Attractions
Bury is a short hop from Manchester city centre and home to plenty of great visitor attractions.
Based in Bury town centre the beautifully restored East Lancashire Railway is a great family day out. Take a trip through the countryside to bustling towns and pretty villages or meet everyone’s favorite steam engine at ‘Days out with Thomas’ events held several times a year. For a touch of wartime nostalgia enjoy the 1940s weekend with battle re enactments, wartime weddings and concert parties.
Just across the road is the Bury Transport Museum and around the corner is the town’s innovative newcomer, Bury Sculpture Centre. Plus hands on activities including arts and crafts sessions at Bury Art Museum.
Bury’s best known attractions is its award winning Bury Market. Not only about discovering bargains and excellent regional produce on the market’s hundreds of stalls, but a chance to experience the banter and atmosphere as the traders sell their wares.
Overlooking Ramsbottom, just 5 miles from Bury is the historic Peel Tower. Standing 128 feet high and the area’s most noticeable landmark built in honour of perhaps Burys’ most famous son Robert Peel.
If you fancy some live entertainment then head for The Met, Burys award winning venue. Buzzing with live music, comedy and drama it is the place to catch up and coming acts and a fantastic mix of rock, jazz and blues from all over the country.
Winding its way from Bacup to Salford Quays, the Irwell Sculpture Trail features over 70 artworks by locally, nationally and internationally renowned artists. Extending over 33 miles through Salford, Bury and Rossendale, the trail is the largest sculpture route in the UK and makes a great free day out for all the family.
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East Lancashire Railway
Type
Steam Railway
Bury
A twelve mile heritage railway based in Bury, operating steam and diesel train rides through charming villages and picturesque scenery with well-equipped stations boasting cafés, pubs, gift shops and more.
Fusilier Museum
Type
Museum
Bury
The Fusilier Museum combines interactive galleries with temporary exhibitions tracing 350 years of Fusiliers Heritage. Located in the centre of Bury with a gift shop.
Victoria Wood Statue
Type
Free
Bury
The recently unveiled statue of Victoria Wood stands in the heart of Bury's Culture Quarter. Victoria Wood touched the hearts of millions with her talent for comedy, that she came from Bury creates an enormous sense of pride for local people. Her statue will not only serve as a tribute to…
Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre REOPENS 18 MAY 21
Type
Museum
Bury
Showcasing some of the best of international and local art, Bury Art Museum is the ideal attraction for those looking for a warm, welcoming attraction to enjoy art and discover more about Bury's rich history.
Bury Transport Museum
Type
Museum
Bury
Housed in the beautifully restored Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, next to the East Lancashire Railway, the museum celebrates vintage transport with a collection of vehicles, memorabilia and interactive exhibits.
The Met
Type
Theatre
Bury
The Met is a stunning, award winning live music venue noted nationally for its specialist folk music programme, and also presents a range of music, theatre, comedy and festivals alongside specialist and general workshops for the whole community.
Bury Sculpture Centre REOPENS 18 MAY 21
Type
Arts Centre
Bury
Bury Sculpture Centre, in the town's cultural quarter brings some of the best in international art and culture to local audiences and visitors.
Irwell Sculpture Trail
Type
Waymarked Trail
Bury
The largest public arts scheme in the North West. There are currently 30 sculptures by regional, national and international artists which celebrate the area's heritage and landscape.
Peel Tower and Holcombe Hill
Type
Tower
Ramsbottom
This well known Bury landmark was built in 1852, erected in tribute to one of Bury's most famous sons, Sir Robert Peel. Peel was the founder of the Police force and Prime Minister 1841-1846.
