Bury Athletic Club

The home ground of Bury Football Club sits on the edge of Bury town centre, a proper working football stadium rather than some polished tourist attraction. If you're here during the season and there's a match on, it's worth catching a game - the atmosphere on match days is proper local, full of devoted fans who've stuck with the club through thick and thin. The ground itself is functional rather than fancy, with that authentic feel you get at non-league football venues up north.

You'll get the most out of this if you're either a keen football watcher or someone who enjoys soaking up local sporting culture. Families with kids who love the beautiful game will find a welcoming crowd, though the stadium isn't set up as a tourist destination with guided tours or exhibitions - you come here to watch football, not gawp at facilities.

Match days vary throughout the season, so check their website before heading over. Admission costs depend on the fixture and tier of play. Even if you can't catch a game, walking past on matchday gives you a real sense of community spirit that's often missing from the big Premier League grounds.

If you're staying at nearby Dearden Wood holiday park, it's just a short drive into town, making this a decent addition to a weekend in Lancashire. It's not a standalone attraction, but it's the sort of authentic local experience that beats another polished heritage site.