Wigg Island is so worth a visit each time we go there we see something different.Living locally…read morethere is no need to go far for a breath of fresh air,as the seasons change so do the natural attractions.During our recent snowy weather it was an ideal place for an invigorating walk. Many thanks to all staff that maintain the area a worthwhile job.

I agree with Angela, this place is not just for visitors to the city!…read more It's a great place to find out what's happening in the city. From theatre listings to events to new openings to stuff to do in the kids holidays...you'll find tons of great tips here. Also loads of the leaflets have money off coupons in them too so you might end up picking up a bargain too! It's great for gifts too as they have some great souvenirs and Mancunian memorabilia and the best range of postcards in the city! Worth a look if you know people who've left Manchester, send them a postcard and tell them what you're missing! Obviously a place to head to if you're new to the city too...the staff are really helpful.

I came here when I was visiting M/cr last month as part of my UK road trip. I took a bus from…read moreRusholme and saw this on my way to...somwhere..so I decided to stop in and check it out. I told the guy who worked there that I was a Smiths fan and wanted to know where all the sites or places of importance were since my tour guide was at work. He quickly wrote down all of the best spots for me and let me charge my phone. Everyone there was very helpful, they had free maps of the city and also had this cool digital table map thing. Out of all the cities I visited in the UK the only souvenirs that I purchased were from Manchester. I love my 'I heart MCR' and 'on the sixth day..' mug.

Whether you fall into the resident or visitor category on your trip to Leeds, this visitor centre…read moreis an excellent resource to rely on. The amount of information on offer is staggering, any location or venue of cultural significance is available to take away in leaflet form. I frequently take a detour through the shop so that I can pick up a few current programmes for theatres and art-house cinemas within the area. The entire Yorkshire region is catered for, so any trip can be thoroughly organised with their guidance. The shop also has a range of Yorkshire and Harrogate teas, Grandma Wild's biscuits and other such twee goodies. I am referring to their presence because I have hastily purchased these items on a couple of occasions, ran around to neighbouring Paperchase and successfully presented a relative with a gift, as though it had been wrapped for weeks. This is not advisable, but sometimes unavoidable! Another excellent reason to remember the services of Leeds Visitor Centre is, they are an official vendor of local Ticketmaster events. I am often more popular with some friends and relatives around the end of March, when it is possible to purchase a Leeds Festival weekend ticket without the queues, panic or extortionate booking fees. Their presence in centrally located Leeds train station makes the shop incredibly convenient. With such helpful staff, they are worth investigating if you have lived in Leeds for years, or you are merely visiting for a few days.

The first place most people will see as they walk out of the train station and turn left. Then most…read moreprobably, walk right past. There's a stigma attached to visitor centres, tourist information places and for want of a better example, guidebooks, isn't there? "No way man, I don't need a guidebook, I'm a free spirit, let me wander freely," maybe? Well, even if you're a resident of Leeds, the visitor centre can be a handy little place. Tickets, from theatre to Leeds Festival, are available here - free for the most part, of the extortionate booking fees you find at the established online ticket giants. As well, they cover all bases from places to stay, what's on, help with shopping, eating out tips, nightlife recommendations and information on the local sporting clubs. Go have a gander if you're a visitor or not, find out what's going on underneath the surface of our great city!

If you are looking for tourism information, "I heart MCR" merchandise, or other local memorabilia,…read morethis is the place to get official Manchester information!

Despite what you think of me I like to keep it local and fresh. That isn't an admission to anything…read moreillegal it is purely an innocent fact. So I am partial to the delights of a farm shop and Emleys is a cracking place to indulge. First up the shop itself. You'll find high quality fresh veg here. You can't beat real bundles of asparagus, salad that still has dirt on it and rugged vegetables. It's a good place to stock up on your five a day. It is also a great place to stock up on some treats and for that I'm talking Brymor ice cream, yum. On top of the shop it's also got a pleasant farm trail for the children and a lovely pet's corner. Yes I'm back on the animals again! Throw in a gardener's corner and an activity centre complete with bouncy castle and there is enough to keep the little ones entertained whilst you get some fresh goodies. Oh and a donkey. What isn't to like?

If you have a family to entertain and want something outdoors and earthy, with a little bit of…read moreeducation thrown in this working farm is a good place to go. For a small price animal feed can be purchased at the farm shop (which also sells a range of produce largely locally produced) to go and feed the animals of various forms that reside on this farm. The are no structure walks around the site so this is somewhere where you have to be engaged and take care of little people that may get nipped or pecked from various creatures. As long as it's not a day like to day (that is absolutely tipping it down with rain) there's a lot that could be got out of a visit here.

You know, it's amazing how fast a museum pops up after they make a significant discovery, though as…read moreit turns out sometimes it does take quite a while for a museum to appear at times. Still, it was only recently that King Richard's body was found, and yeah, suddenly a King Richard museum appears on top of the grave site. Then again, that is sort of similar to how shrines and churches in the past appeared on special sites. Yeah, the museum was actually pretty cool, it's just a shame that you have to catch a cab to get to Bosworth Fields.

An excellent learning center dedicated to the history of Richard III and the modern discovery of…read morehis grave. His remains were reinterred in the nearby cathedral. The highlight of the Visitor Center is the opportunity to view the gravesite where his remains were discovered. A viewing floor made of glass covers the site, allowing visitors to view the location of the dig and discovery. It features a hologram projection that allows viewers to see what the skeleton looked like when uncovered. Also fascinating is a replica of the skeleton, in a different part of the Visitor Center, and a video display of CT scan results of the wounds on Richard's bones and analysis of the weapons likely to have made them. Other exhibits briefly review the dynastic battles that later became known as the War of the Roses.

What a nice little day trip if you're staying in Nottingham. Walk around the forest where Robin…read moreHood and his gang spent their time. See the old Major Oak where Robin Hood and his Merry Men would hide before they stole from the rich. This tree is about 1000 years old and it's supported by beams. Come check it out!

Could have been so much better. A lovely forest walk, and they've spent a fortune on the shop and…read morecafe, apparently, but apart from the stuff at the shop the only reference to Robin Hood is two statues on a little bridge with Little John and RH himself. A small museum or exhibition would have been welcome. You can find shops and cafes anywhere. And £3 for an ice cream from the van is pushing it. There seemed more to see with the older set up. Not that impressed. Sorry.

To say that this country park is so close to some pretty grotty council estates, the M60 and…read moreStockport town centre, it is a really peaceful place to spend a few hours. Check out the website www.reddishvale.moonfruit.com/ for some amazing pictures of the flora and fauna found in the park including bats, rabbits, hedgehogs, swans, kingfishers, thistles and mushrooms. Within the park there are two lakes where it is possible to go fishing and feed the ducks, the River Tame, some streams and (towards the Brinnington edge of the park on the other side of the viaduct) some manmade art in the form of a tree which is completely covered in beer cans! Wear your walking boots as it can get quite boggy in certain areas of the park. If you're cycling then be prepared to push your bike for certain parts of the trails, unless you've got calves of steel. The vistors centre itself isn't much more than a hut, but you can look at the map (if you're anything like me then you'll need it) and grab a can of coke. The whole country park is free to access, but there is a little farm just up the road from the visitor's centre where you can pay a couple of quid to stroke the ponies, and a bit more to ride them - this and the country park would make a great day out for kids.

A great country walk with plenty of variety depending whether you want a gentle walk, taking the…read moredog out, riding or a bit more strenuous walking and hiking this park has it all. A river runs right through the middle of this park but there are plenty of bridges to allow you to criss-cross the park easily. There Is a good visitors centre there for Tea and ice-creams plus toilets. Parking can be a bit difficult sometimes as there is not a lot of parking space. A farm is also 100 yards away from the visitors centre that has tours and a café on site. There is always regular events going on at this site so always plenty to see and do.

Went here about 5 years ago now, but i dont think it has changed much in that time. They have some…read morevery nice shire horses which i believe are being rehomed when they close the centre. You can see how process of how they make th ebeer and at the end of th eday you can goto the pub in there :)