This isn't the Manchester many people know and love - but this summer might give you the perfect chance to explore a different side of Greater Manchester.
Get away from the hustle-bustle and get out and about in the wider, often stunning, countryside. Rolling hills, quaint villages and some cracking walks are all to just a short drive away.
Stuck for something to do this summer? We've picked a few of our best villages out.
Stuck for something to do this summer? We've picked a few of our best villages out.