Prestbury Things to Do

Lyme Park is a beautiful, 1,377-acre National Trust deer park with panoramic views over much of Manchester and the Peak District. The Elizabethan hall and its gardens were even featured in the BBC production of Jane Austen's Pr... more

Situated just a few miles from the city center is one of Manchester's oldest surviving buildings. Parts of Wythenshawe Hall date back as far as the early Tudor period, making this an awe-inspiring place to visit. Step back in t... more

This classic 14th-century black and white timber-framed manor house, generally considered to be one of the finest of its kind in the country is situated in 64 acres of beautiful wooded parkland. An extremely popular local attra... more

After lying derelict for more than 30 years, the machinery of this unique water mill, a mile south of Nether Alderley, was restored in the 1960s, though currently the wheel is static and the machinery used is 100 years old. The... more

This church - which was consecrated in 1712 - is a wonderful historical landmark in the center of the city. The architect John Barker was a friend of Christopher Wren's and the architectural style of the building is similar sin... more

This complex has it all: two swimming pools, a sports hall, activity halls and Motiv8 (a health and fitness suite) as well as sauna and sunbed facilities. It's even one of the venues for the Commonwealth Games. Sports available... more

A beautiful and rare 14th century half-timbered chapel located in a quiet, picturesque backwater - on the outskirts of Stockport - plays host to this popular museum centre.There is an audio-visual presentation that details the... more

Vernon Park Museum is an award-winning Victorian museum in a pleasant suburban park setting, just a few minutes walk from Stockport town centre. It covers the history of the local area from the Stone Age right up to the present... more

Walkers can enjoy spectacular views on their rambles through this popular 65-hectare nature reserve, which is home to around 100 species of wild bird and 300 varieties of plant. A unique, purpose-built Braille Trail allows visi... more

Covering South West Manchester and the surrounding Cheshire countryside, local day trips can be booked through this popular centre, which also stocks guides and information relating to tourist attractions across most of the cou... more