41 Things To Do In Manchester

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1. Old Trafford

4 km from city center

Landmark

Old Trafford is a football stadium in Greater Manchester that is home to the team Manchester United. It is located in Stretford in Greater Manchester. The stadium also has an attached museum. The stadium was nicknamed "The Theatre of Dreams" by Bobby Charlton.

3.8 /5

0 km from city center

Landmark

John Rylands Library is considered to be one of the oldest gems in the city of Manchester. It is considered a masterpiece with a Victorian Gothic style of architecture and it is any book lover's dream place. It is located on Deansgate at present, it is part of the University of Manchester Library.

3.6 /5

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Formerly known as the Cathedral and Collegiate church of St. Mary, St Denys and St. George, Manchester Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. It is also the seat of the Bishop of Manchester and the parish church of the city. It is located on Victoria Street in Manchester City Centre.

4.5 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

This museum is set amidst the remnants of the world's oldest passenger railway station. It is a true museum for every member of the family as it has a lot of fascinating things to offer. Kids, adults and even elderly people would love to have the hands-on exhibitions. It is located on Liverpool Road, Greater Manchester.

Tours starting from
₹1,287

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5. Imperial War Museum North

3.8 /5

4 km from city center

Museum

The imperial war memorial of Manchester exhibits the main conflicts of the 20th century with the help of a wide range of displays, regular screenings of short films and other weapons. The aluminium-clad building is worth watching. It is located at the Quays.

Tours starting from
₹1,287

3.4 /5

0 km from city center

Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery is home to a brilliant collection of British art as well as a large number of European masterpieces which attract a lot of tourists every year. It is home to paintings of Francis Bacon, Henry Moore and Stanley Spencer. It is located on Mosley Street.

7. People's History Museum

4.2 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

People's History Museum houses the story of Britain's 200 year March to democracy and expresses all the pain and pathos perfectly. It is housed in a refurnished Edwardian Pumping Station at the corner of Left bank and Bridge Street.

Tours starting from
₹1,501

4.3 /5

1 km from city center

Historical Site

Located in the Southwest of the city centre, Castlefield is the first Urban Heritage Park in Great Britain. It is a city park which is considered to be the original urban heritage park. It has numerous canals and railway viaducts, a fort and a museum.

3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Village

The Canal Street is the centre of the Manchester Gay Village in England. It is a pedestrainesed street that runs along the Rochdale canal and has a number of restaurants and bars. This place is recognized as the LGBT centre of the UK outside London.

Tours starting from
₹1,287

3.7 /5

0 km from city center

Commercial Street

Chinatown in Manchester is an ethnic enclave situated in the centre of the city and the second-largest Chinatown in the UK. Chinatown in Manchester is one of the major tourist attractions in the city, especially for food lovers. It is the third largest Chinatown in entire Europe.

0 km from city center

Historical Site

Manchester Central Library, a prime building in Manchester, serves as the headquarters of England’s library and information service. Designed in neoclassical style with Portland stone, the museum is a two-story building with a low-pitched leaded roof and portico entrance. It is located on St. Peters Square.

Tours starting from
₹590

3.7 /5

1 km from city center

Bars & Lounges

A visit to Manchester is incomplete without visiting the Cloud 23 Bar in the city. Whether you are a drinker or not, this place must be on the top list for your visit to Manchester. It is located at the highest point of Manchester and one can have a brilliant view of the city from this place.

13. Town Hall

3.6 /5

0 km from city center

Historical Site

A Victorian, Neo-Gothic municipal building, the town hall in Manchester is a really beautiful one and worth visiting. Located on Albert Square, It was designed by architecture Alfred Waterhouse.

Tours starting from
₹5,865

8 km from city center

Nature

Fletcher Moss Park is a 90-acre botanical park with indigenous species of plants and flowers that forms a picturesque landscape and colourful aura for visitors. It is located in Didsbury.

6 km from city center

Garden & Park

Covering a massive area of 600 acres, Heaton Park is a neo-classical public park in Manchester city Of, England, housing a country house, museum and events arena. The park is famous for 18 hole golf course, pitch and putt course, animal farm, woodlands, observatory, boating lake and golf driving range. It is located on Middleton Rd.

0 km from city center

Museum

Manchester Football Museum, also famous as England’s National Museum of Football, is based in the centre of Manchester. It displays the most fascinating football artefacts, preserved memorabilia, and models. It is located in the Ubris building in Manchester city centre. Experiences like Pass Master, One-Two and Penalty Shootout are available for play.

Tours starting from
₹1,287

29 km from city center

Adventure Sports

Parthian Climbing is a recreational attraction offering sports activities like bouldering, rope climbing, auto-belay, and many more VFX-related activities. It is located within the old Church on Bennet Street.

1 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

One of the most happening indoor arenas in the world, Manchester Arena is a massive theatre with a seating capacity of 21,000 north of Manchester. It is situated, north of the city centre, next to Victoria Station.

1 km from city center

Historical Site

Situated in the heart of Manchester, Chetham’s library is the oldest and most visited free public library from medieval times. This place is known for its literature that has national and international importance to the English-speaking audience and its classic architecture.

1 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

Known as one of the prominent theatres in Manchester, Palace Theatre is situated on Oxford Street in Manchester with a seating capacity of 1,955. Also known as "the Grand Old Lady of Oxford Street", the theatre's design is unique in itself, with red walls and golden carvings all around the halls.

0 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

Royal Exchange Theatre is a classic example of regal theatre in grade II architectural list located in the centre of the Manchester building. From folk to jazz and rock, there are musical, literary, and even drama events hosted in Royal Exchange Theatre.

Tours starting from
₹1,539

1 km from city center

Cultural Village

Ancoats is an urban village near Piccadilly and Victoria stations. Known as the coolest neighbourhood in the city, it is popular with foodies and art lovers. Ancoats has a variety of bars, restaurants, industrial mills and pop-up attractions.

1 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

Warehouse Projects is a chain of nightclubs in the Greater Manchester area in England that provides one of the most happening clubbing experiences in the city. The club has witnessed numerous performances by international stars like Carl Cox, Aphex Twin, Pete Tong, Erick Morillo, Foals etc.

5 km from city center

Avenues & Promenades

Beech Road is a recreational street in the Chorlton area of Manchester famous for shopping, cultural activities, food outlets and bars. Vibrant graffiti lanes, colourful shops and glass ceilings add charm to Beech Road. The road has a plethora of options where one can spend time.

1 km from city center

City

Northern Quarter is one of the busiest areas in Manchester that runs between Victoria station to Piccadilly station. It is a popular area defined as the hub of bohemian culture. Northern Quarter is often called the heart of the city as it has ample galleries, bars, and shopping centres that offer numerous entertainment options, clothing, music, etc.

2 km from city center

Art Gallery

Located in Whitworth Park of Manchester University, The Whitworth is a majestic art gallery featuring more than 55,000 sculptures, paintings, textiles, watercolour art, and wallpapers. In addition, Whitworth houses an elegant glass restaurant serving delicious food and some shops selling art pieces worth exploring.

8 km from city center

Adventure Sports

Chill Factore, situated in the Trafford centre of the Greater Manchester area, is one of the most extensive ski slopes in the United Kingdom. The facility has multiple slopes, including the main slope, beginner slope, tubing area, luge track, and snow play area.

9 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

The Trafford Centre is a popular leisure destination and shopping hub in the Greater Manchester area. Designed with lavish architectural interiors, the centre houses thousands of brands, restaurants, and bars. It is structured with four major segments.

Tours starting from
₹1,287

2 km from city center

Art Gallery

Salford Museum and Art Gallery is situated in the Greater Manchester area around Peel Park of Salford and is dedicated to the art and architecture of Salford.

Tours starting from
₹1,287

7 km from city center

Garden & Park

Chorlton Water Park, a local nature reserve set in the Mersey Valley of Manchester, is a popular spot among locals for a weekend getaway. The water park has an alluring lake with a landscape sprawled over 170 acres.

1 km from city center

Historical Site

Corn Exchange Minister is a historical building listed in the grade II list in Manchester that was once used to exchange corn & products; however now renovated as one of the most happening dining destinations in the city. It is located on Exchange Square.

1 km from city center

Historical Site

Alan Tuning Memorial is a bronze statue of the father of modern computing, mathematics and cryptography situated in a small and quiet Sackville Park in Manchester. Depicted as sitting on a bench, the statue is exhibited with an apple in hand, looking towards Sackville Street.

3 km from city center

Historical Site

Designed by Manchester’s first city architect Henry Price, Victoria Baths is a popular complex in Manchester in the northern part of England. The building was once a leisure facility with private baths, laundry, swimming pools, Turkish baths and even jacuzzis that are now closed; however, the building is still intact, boasting pretty architectural work.

Museum

Situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in the Greater Manchester Area, IWM North or Imperial War Museum North, is a purpose-built museum showcasing the stories of various wars. The building is a prime example of Deconstructivist architecture. It offers a panoramic view of the Trafford Park area.

Tours starting from
₹1,287

3 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

The Lowry theatre is a gallery & theatre complex that is a notable landmark situated on the banks of the Manchester Shipping Canal at Salford Quays in Greater Manchester, England. It also features a gallery, studio, restaurant, cafe, and souvenir shop.

19 km from city center

Lake

Hollingworth Lake is a reservoir at the Smithy Bridge in Littleborough, Greater Manchester. Hollingworth Lake Country Park is an award-winning tourist destination. The lake is surrounded by various cafes, restaurants, & a hotel.

Tours starting from
₹6,434

5 km from city center

Water Sports

Situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, Sale Water Park is a country park sprawling over an area of 152 acres (62 ha).his area of countryside encompasses an artificial lake, woodland, meadows, and the River Mersey.

28 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Haigh Woodland Park is a large recreation area popular in Wigan and its surrounding region for its spectacular grounds and woodlands. It offers attractive family-friendly activities, including wooded hiking trails, rope courses, railway rides, & more.

Shows & Theatres

Lowry Theatre is a magnificent visual and performing arts centre that presents opera, musicals, dance shows, comedy, visual art events, and music events for charity. Situated in the Salford area of Greater Manchester, this place also houses a gallery complex.

3 km from city center

Bars & Lounges

The Manchester City Craft Beer tour is an excellent way to experience the city's thriving craft beer scene while enjoying some of the best local brews. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the city's rich brewing heritage and discover some of the best local beers.

Tours starting from
₹1,501

3 km from city center

Sightseeing

The city of Manchester can be explored with the help of a hop-on hop-off bus tour which is quite beneficial for tourists as it provides a running English commentary during the entire 90-minute loop. This tour bus covers 11 attractions namely Manchester Town Hall, Piccadilly Gardens, and many more.

Tours starting from
₹590

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FAQs on Manchester

What are the top hotels in Manchester?

There are 851 Hotels in Manchester which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Manchester are Rectory Cottage, The Sanctuary, Whitefield, South Central Contractors Townhouse, 2 Bedroom City Centre Living, 504 Wilmslow Road, Cosykot. You can see all the hotels in Manchester here

What are the top activities in Manchester?

The top activities in Manchester are Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour, Manchester United FC Premier League Football Match Ticket, Manchester City FC Premier League Football Match Ticket, Liverpool and The Beatles Story Day Trip from Manchester, Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House and Gardens, and Bakewell Day Trip from Manchester, Lake District with Cruise, Grasmere Gingerbread, and Peter Rabbit Day Trip by Train.

What are the top sightseeing places in Manchester?

The top sightseeing places in Manchester are Museum of Science and Industry, Castlefield, People's History Museum, John Rylands Library, Imperial War Museum North, Cloud 23.

How can I commute within Manchester?

The transport in Manchester in coordinated by TfGm and it sells a number of tickets which are valid for multiple operators. If you are planning to cover a lot of locations in a single day, this is the best option for you. There are tickets for single people as well as a few options for family tickets. Hiring a car from the rental agencies is another mode of commotion in Manchester. Alternatively one can also take a cab as there are various cab ranks across the city. Manchester also has one of the best modern tram networks in the world and they are more economical than any other means of transport. Exploring the city centre can be done on foot.
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Things To Do In Manchester

41 Things To Do In Manchester

1. Old Trafford

2. John Rylands Library

3. Manchester Cathedral

4. Museum of Science and Industry

Manchester Travel Packages

Euphoric England Family Package Tour Package

5. Imperial War Museum North

6. Manchester Art Gallery

Top Hotels In Manchester

7. People's History Museum

8. Castlefield

9. Canal Street- Gay Village

10. Chinatown

11. Manchester Central Library

12. Cloud 23

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13. Town Hall

14. Fletcher Moss Park

15. Heaton Park

16. Manchester Football Museum

17. Parthian Climbing

18. Manchester Arena

19. Chetham's Library

20. Palace Theater

21. Royal Exchange Theatre

22. Ancoats

23. Warehouse Projects

24. Beech Road

25. Northern Quarter

26. The Whitworth

27. Chill Factore

28. The Trafford Centre

29. Salford Museum and Art Gallery

30. Chorlton Water Park

31. Corn Exchange Minister

32. Alan Turing Memorial

33. Victoria Baths

34. IWM North

35. Lowry Theatre

36. Hollingworth Lake

37. Sale Water Park

38. Haigh Woodland Park

39. Lowry Theatre

40. Manchester City Craft Beer Tour

41. Explore the City on Hop on Hop off Bus

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