The Centre shows the way in which the town, its setting and its people have developed in the known ten thousand years of history so that both residents and visitors are encouraged to gain a better understanding of its unique character and tradition, which should in...

Astley Cheetham Art Gallery in Stalybridge was built as a gift to the town by John Frederick Cheetham and his wife Beatrice Astley in 1901. The gallery originally opened as a lecture theatre and then the space was turned into a gallery to house the Astley Cheetham...

The Rutherford Gallery is a new art gallery in Hyde, exhibiting work by Harry Rutherford, a nationally renowned artist who came from the Tameside area. His career was long and varied, working initially as a draughtsman and then training with the eminent artist Walter...

A simulated coal mine and magnificent model of the town as it was in 1884 are two of the attractions to be seen in New Mills Heritage and Information Centre. The centre is housed in a refurbished stone-built building of great character at the top of the path leading...

Welcome to the Museum of the Manchester Regiment. The Museum tells the story of generations of Manchester Regiment soldiers through two hundred years of service from 1756 until 1958. The museum tells their unique stories through the objects they left behind. There...

Chadkirk Chapel is a beautifully restored 16th century building set within the heart of Chadkirk Country Estate. Relax in the peace and tranquillity of a picturesque Walled Garden and Flower Meadow. Learn more about the early life of the Chapel from its association...

Central Art Gallery is a real gem. Located above the library on Old Street in Ashton-under-Lyne, these beautiful gallery spaces host a varied programme of temporary exhibitions.

Portland Basin Museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne. The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the...

The Museum opened in 1962 and is situated in one of the out buildings of the 19th century Victoria Mill. The only part of the mill to survive - it stands in a historic and beautiful location beside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in the village of Uppermill.Saddleworth...

Hat Works is the UK's only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear. This award-winning visitor attraction offers two floors of interactive exhibits taking you on a journey through the history of Stockport's once thriving hatting industry. The...