Museums, mills, waterways, railways, steam sheds, walking trails, events, ideas and surprising stories; the Northwest has it all by the bucketload. Experience over 150 years of industrial heritage with our fantastic choice of attractions.

Explore the rich industrial heritage of the Northwest with a wide variety of self-guided walks, cycle routes, audio trails and itineraries. From city trails tracing the cotton industry of Manchester, to trails tracing the evolution of the co-operative movement, you’re sure to find a trail to suit you.

Museums, mills, waterways, railways, steam sheds; the Northwest has it all by the bucketload. Experience over 150 years of industrial heritage with our fantastic choice of attractions.
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