Day trips from Manchester (November 2026)
Updated 3 Nov 2026. 25 things a drive from Manchester, all more than half an hour's drive from the centre. Each one links to its own page with dates, venue and booking details.
The Courteeners at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov
Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
About 1 hr 5 min drive from central Manchester
Ultimate Fireworks Night Spectacular at Alton Towers
This Friday · Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov 2026, fireworks from 7pm
Alton Towers Resort · Alton, Staffordshire
About 1 hr 25 min drive from central Manchester
Yard Act at O2 Academy Leeds
This Friday · Fri 6 Nov
O2 Academy Leeds
About 1 hr 5 min drive from central Manchester
Cassia at Arts Club
This Saturday · Sat 7 Nov
Arts Club · Liverpool
About 55 min drive from central Manchester
Kiwi Jr. at Hyde Park Book Club
This Saturday · Sat 7 Nov
Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds
About 1 hr 5 min drive from central Manchester
Gareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies at Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall
This Sunday · Sun 8 Nov
Sheffield City Hall Memorial Hall
About 1 hr drive from central Manchester
Widowspeak at Brudenell Social Club
Coming · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 12 Nov
Brudenell Social Club · Leeds
About 1 hr 5 min drive from central Manchester
Happy Mondays at Keele Students Union
Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov
Keele Students Union · Newcastle Under Lyme
About 1 hr drive from central Manchester
Lanterns & Light 2026 at Chester Zoo
Coming · Fri 13 Nov · Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027 (4.30pm-8pm)
Chester Zoo
About 55 min drive from central Manchester
Picture This at Liverpool Olympia
Coming · Sat 14 Nov · Sat 14 Nov
Liverpool Olympia
About 55 min drive from central Manchester
Master Boot Record at Brudenell Social Club
Coming · Sun 15 Nov · Sun 15 Nov
Brudenell Social Club · Leeds
About 1 hr 5 min drive from central Manchester
Gabriella Cilmi at Hyde Park Book Club
Coming · Thu 19 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Hyde Park Book Club · Leeds
About 1 hr 5 min drive from central Manchester
Alton Towers
Open most days
Alton, Staffordshire
About 1 hr 25 min drive from central Manchester
Blackpool Illuminations
Open most days
Blackpool
About 1 hr 10 min drive from central Manchester
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Open most days
Blackpool
About 1 hr 10 min drive from central Manchester
Chester Zoo
Open most days
Chester
About 55 min drive from central Manchester
Knowsley Safari
Open most days
Prescot (Merseyside)
About 45 min drive from central Manchester
Lady Lever Art Gallery
Open most days
Port Sunlight, Wirral
About 1 hr drive from central Manchester
National Museums Liverpool
Open most days
Liverpool
About 55 min drive from central Manchester
Oldham
Open most days
Uppermill, Oldham
About 35 min drive from central Manchester
Peak District
Open most days
Peak District, Derbyshire
About 1 hr drive from central Manchester
Peak Wildlife Park
Open most days
Leek, Staffordshire
About 1 hr 5 min drive from central Manchester
The Beatles Story
Open most days
Liverpool
About 55 min drive from central Manchester
World Museum
Open most days
Liverpool
About 55 min drive from central Manchester
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Open most days
Doncaster
About 1 hr 30 min drive from central Manchester