Volunteer-run museum showcasing the history of British aviation; features a range of exhibits including aircraft, engines and memorabilia, plus guided cockpit tours and an immersive WWII air-raid experience. There’s also an on-site shop and cafe offering panoramic views of Avro Vulcan XM603.

Splendid Tudor Manor House set in extensive grounds; features 16th Century wall paintings, Elizabethan plaster ceiling and Victorian kitchen, plus beautifully manicured gardens and scenic woodland trails. On-site cafe, limited parking and visitor centre also available.

Charming miniature railway established in 1984; features a number of locomotives and platforms, plus ticket office, junctions and station shop on its scenic half mile loop around Brookside Garden Centre. Operates Thursday through Sunday, plus bank holidays and various seasonal themed events.

Popular miniature railway in Marple run by volunteers; features a 7.25 inch gauge, mile-long track and a range of steam and diesel engines, plus tunnel, bridge and a field of gnomes! Operates weekends and bank holidays throughout the year, and often on week-days during school holidays.

Charming little museum dedicated to hats; the only one of its kind in the U.K. Features a factory floor with working machinery demonstrating how hats were made, and a gallery of more than 1300 items of headwear. Theres also an on-site cafe and shop for refreshments and / or purchases.