THE AIRPORT TOUR CENTRE, Terminal 1, Manchester Airport, Manchester. A must for anyone interested in aeroplanes and travel. The airport tour lasts approximately 2 hours for groups and individuals (minimum age 4). Open all year (except December 25, 26 and January 1) 10am to 8pm. Ring 0161 489 2442.

REEBOK STADIUM AND TOUR CENTRE, Middlebrook Leisure and Retail Park, Bolton. Take a look behind the scenes at the home of Bolton Wanderers. The tour begins at the new interactive Museum and Tour Centre and includes a visit to the players' dressing and warm-up rooms, the officials' changing rooms, the manager's dug-out and the media interview room. Open Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, Thursday, 9.30am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Admission for the museum £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for children and OAPs, family tickets (up to 3 children ) £10. Admission for the Museum and tour £7.50 for adults and £5 for children and OAPs, family tickerts (up to 3 children) £19. Ring 673670.

WARBURTONS BAKERY, Hereford Street, Bolton. Britain's largest independent bakery offers free tours for pre-booked groups followed by tea and bread tasting. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by appointment only. Ring 556600.

SPODE MUSEUM VISITOR CENTRE, Church Street, Stoke On Trent. An opportunity to view engraving, lithography, hand painting and clay casting. Factory tours giving details of the company's 200 years history of fine bone china plate, pots and cups and a chance to purchase pieces in the factory shop. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to pm. Admission £2.75 for adults and £22.5 for children. Ring 01782 744011.

MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB MUSEUM AND TOUR CENTRE, Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford. A chance to view memorabilia from the club's history and tours around the stadium. Open 9.30am to 5.30pm every day except match days from 9.30am to 5pm. Admission to museum for adults £5, children and OAPs £3.50, family ticket £14.00. Admission for museum and tour for adults £8, children and OAPs £5.50. Ring 0161 868 8631.

UNICORN BREWERY, Stockport. Learn about the traditions of bygone years and how they exist in perfect harmony with modern technology. Tours available by appointment. Ring 0161 480 6571.