Planning a trip to Manchester this weekend? Here’s our top 3 ideas for what to get up to plus some bonus suggestions from our social media friends.

• Head to Legoland Discovery Centre at The Trafford Centre for Christmas Bricktacular, where you can take a festive Lego factory tour, sing Christmas karaoke and create a merry masterpiece at the Master Model Builder Workshop. Also look out for local landmarks in the Lego Miniland where minifigures are celebrating their own spectacular mini Christmas. If you’re visiting with children check out our special kids go free offer.

• Take a break from the Christmas shopping and enjoy some festive fun at the National Football Museum where you can immerse yourself in the history of the sport and brush up on your footy skills. Entry is free and there are fun, hands on exhibits, an under 5s discovery zone, and a floor…