About Manchester

Manchester is a vibrant, diverse and energetic city in the North West of England that is one of the most exciting places in the UK to visit right now. Renowned throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, it has history in science, politics, arts, music and of course sport. Home to Manchester City and Manchester United, the National Cycling Centre and Old Trafford Cricket Ground there is always a variety of sport going on around the city.

Manchester is bursting with bars, restaurants, shops, galleries, museums and pubs, while on the outskirts of the city there are also beautiful green spaces and waterways. There is always something going on here, from sports, live music and theatre, to Manchester International Festival and the captivating Manchester Christmas Markets.

Places to eat

Mackie Mayor
Escape to Freight Island
The Ivy
Cottonopolis
Tattu
Wagamamas
Dishoom Manchester
Mowgli street food
Rosso Restaurant & Bar
Richmond Tea Rooms
Zouk tea bar and grill

Pubs/ bars

The Washhouse
Turtle Bay
Wetherspoons
Cosy club
Albert’s Schloss
The Old Wellington
The Shakespeare

Shopping in Manchester

Manchester Arndale
The Trafford Centre
The Royal Exchange Manchester

Activities & Attractions

Flip Out
One-Adventure
Manchester Climbing Centre
Escape Room Manchester
Junkyard Golf Club
The National Cycling Centre (Velodrome)
National Football Museum
Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour
Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour
MediaCity UK – I’m a Celebrity… Jungle Challenge
Junkyard Golf Club
Inflata Nation Manchester
Crystal Maze Manchester

Parks & Green Spaces

Philips Park
Clayton Vale

Arts & Culture

Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Museum
John Rylands Library
Science and Industry Museum