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Manchester

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Manchester

A city alive with character, Manchester is rich in art and heritage, and as proud of its music scene as it is of its world-famous football teams.

Manchester at a glance

  • Home to two of England’s most popular football teams – Manchester United and Manchester City – don’t miss the chance to get closer to the history and the legends of these iconic clubs with a stadium tour.

  • Experience the atmosphere of Canal Street - one of Britain’s most famous gay villages.

  • Art lover? Head straight to The Lowry. This unique gallery is home to the world’s largest collection of works by LS Lowry, one of the best loved British artists of the 20th century.

  • Spend the day rummaging through the record shops and vintage stores of the bohemian Northern Quarter.

  • Did you know? On Curry Mile, you’ll have the pick of more than 70 restaurants serving South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

  • Don’t forget to check out VisitManchester, where you’ll find local celebrity top tips and much more.
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Oasis, Old Trafford, Coronation Street – there’s lots to love about Manchester! Nowadays, the birthplace of the industrial revolution is as famous for its thriving arts scene as it is for its history. It’s also filled to the brim with renowned museums, shopping to die for, incredible cuisine and buzzing nightlife. Add to that a host of annual events including Manchester Jazz Festival, Pride Big Weekend and Manchester International Festival to spice things up, and you’ll find there’s much more to the city than meets the eye. 

How to discover another side of Manchester

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    Where is Manchester?

    You can fly from London in 1 hour or travel by train in 2 hours. In fact, you may even be able to fly direct from your home country - Manchester has the largest airport outside London, flying to around 225 destinations worldwide.

    Getting around Manchester

    With fantastic public transport connections by bus, tram and rail, it's super easy to explore Manchester.

    • Planning your travel is easy, with Transport for Greater Manchester's(TfGM)journey planner
    • Jump on 'free bus' for free bus travel around the city centre
    • Pick up a System One Travelcard for seamless travel via rail, tram and bus

    BY BUS

    Manchester is served by an excellent bus network, with hundreds of routes which run throughout the city.

    BY TRAM

    With one of the best tram networks in Britain, it's easy to get around by Metrolink.

    BY BIKE

    A bike-friendly city, there are loads of cycle routes and dedicated lanes, making exploring by bike hassle-free.