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Manchester Buddhist Centre

Whether it's serious quiet time you're after, or an alternative therapy to pep up flagging energy levels, they can be found at the Manchester Buddhist Centre, housed in a converted warehouse in central Manchester.

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The Wheel of Manchester, Manchester. © Marketing Manchester

Wheel of Manchester

The 60-metre-high Wheel of Manchester in Exchange Square offers 360-degree views of Manchester's ever-changing cityscape from its 42 pods, while commentary highlights local landmarks. Enjoy the 13-minute ride in heated, air-conditioned eight-seater capsules or sip champagne in the VIP gondola.

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Imperial War Museum North, Manchester. Courtesy of David Millington Photography Limited

Imperial War Museum North

The Imperial War Museum North is housed in a fabulous modern building by star architect Daniel Libeskind (creator of the Jewish Museum in Berlin, among others). Take the kids to explore the key themes of war in the 20th century.

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UK Backward Running Championships, Manchester. Courtesy of UK Backward Running Championships

UK Backward Running Championships

Held in Manchester's Heaton Park, the UK Backward Running Championships sees competitors negotiate a mile-long course backwards. Although it looks comical, it's a surprisingly demanding exercise and great workout - when fitness aficionados try it they never look forwards. (Sorry.)

22 Aug 2010 (annual) - Heaton Park

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Roberta Breitmore Series, Lynn Hershman Leeson, 1974-1978, Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester. Courtesy of Whitworth Art Gallery

The Complete Roberta Breitmore

In San Francisco in the mid-Seventies, Lynn Hershman Leeson created Roberta Breitmore and performed this persona as an artwork over a four-year period. Documented through photography, film and sound this metamorphosis is shown in its entirety at Manchester's Whitworth Gallery.

6 Feb - 25 Aug 2010 - Whitworth Art Gallery

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Manchester Pride. Courtesy of Manchester Pride

Manchester Pride

Manchester stages one of the biggest Pride events in Europe, offering a host of parties, parades and celebration as the city sways in a fiesta of fun. The packed programme of events reflects the wide range of interests of LGBT people.

20 - 30 Aug 2010 (annual) - Manchester

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