From the world’s first industrial city to a multicultural urban paradise, a Manchester visit is rich in cultural highlights, with the Transport, People’s History and Science & Industry museums offering a great insight into the area’s history. A city steeped in sporting glory, take a tour around England’s National Football Museum or the world famous football stadium, Old Trafford. Food lovers will love the vast selection on offer, and no trip to Manchester would be complete without a trip to Rusholme’s curry mile, which features around 70 different Indian restaurants. On the cusp of the Cheshire countryside, start making your plans to visit Manchester and enjoy the fruits of the north-west’s premier city first-hand.
Places to visit in Manchester
Best things to do in Manchester
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From touring Etihad Stadium to sipping cocktails in The Northern Quarter, discover incredible things to do in Manchester with our in-depth guide.
Sip cocktails and soak up panoramic views of Manchester at Cloud 23
If you’ve got a head for heights and a taste for good cocktails, go to Manchester’s highest bar with a view.
Location: Deansgate, Manchester
Learn the art of chocolate making at Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier
Chocolate lovers should make a beeline for the leafy north Manchester suburb of Whitefield, where they’ll find John Slattery’s Patisser and Chocolatier.
Location: Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Enjoy beer and cycling at Manchester Beer & Cider Festival
There are hundreds of beers, ales and ciders to test out as you watch the cyclists whizz by at the Manchester Beer & Cider Festival.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Delve into delicious food in Manchester’s Exchange Square
Enjoy fine food, delightful drinks, impressive architecture and remarkable views in some of Manchester’s best and newest restaurants and bars.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Indulge in a tripple at Manchester’s Beer and Cider Festival
If beer and cider are your passion don’t miss this CAMRA-organised festival at Manchester the Velodrome between 25th - 27th January 2018.
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Enjoy a romantic winter break in Manchester
Experience everything Manchester has to offer this winter, with a charming romantic city break in the Northwest’s cultural hub.
Location: Manchester
Escape to Manchester on a foodie break with Eulanda and Omo
From mouth-watering street food to canal-side dining, take a bite out of Manchester with Eulanda and Omo’s foodie-focused guide to Manchester.
