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Manchester Aquatics Centre

Swim at the Aquatic Centre.

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Sandbar
Occupying part of an old mill. Great place for Real ale (some Vegan) with a bohemian atmosphere. Card payment only.
from noon (except bank holidays from 17:00)
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The Eighth Day Cafe
Veggie & Vegan food in the cafe situated in the basement of the shop.
Mon-Sat 11AM-3PM
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Manchester Museum
Manchester University's own museum is like a mini version of London's Natural History Museum and boasts real dinosaur skeletons (including Stan the T-Rex), Egyptian mummies, and architect Alfred Waterhouse's huge taxidermy collection, begun in 1888. Especially interesting is the Manchester Vivarium, the only legal zoo in Manchester, with the largest and most important collection of tree frogs in the world. Free; except for temporary exhibits - prices vary.
Daily 10AM-5PM
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North Taproom
24 taps on a wall behind the bar, many for keg and two for cask beers and one for cider. Fusion bar snacks.
from 11:00