England’s unofficial second city has been a leading force on the world stage for centuries. Responsible for an endless list of cultural movements, it has something for every visitor, from 24-hour party people to art lovers and foodies.
Manchester
What To Do In Manchester
Greater Manchester Police Museum
This police museum dates back to 1879 – when it served as a working police station protecting the residents of Manchester....
St Ann’s Church
Dating back to the 1700s, when Manchester was little more than a village, St Ann’s Church is a breathtaking neo-classical...
Science and Industry Museum
Manchester has a long and storied history of scientific innovation, and the Science and Industry Museum is the perfect way...
Heaton Park
Manchester isn’t generally known for its rolling hills but Heaton Park is up there with the very best of the English...
HOME Manchester
Hosting two theatres, five cinema screens, a huge art gallery, two bars and a bookshop, this £25m multimedia arts venue is...
St Ann’s Church
Dating back to the 1700s, when Manchester was little more than a village, St Ann’s Church is a breathtaking neo-classical...
Science and Industry Museum
Manchester has a long and storied history of scientific innovation, and the Science and Industry Museum is the perfect way...
Heaton Park
Manchester isn’t generally known for its rolling hills but Heaton Park is up there with the very best of the English...
HOME Manchester
Hosting two theatres, five cinema screens, a huge art gallery, two bars and a bookshop, this £25m multimedia arts venue is...
Where To Drink In Manchester
The Washhouse
Welcome to Manchester’s best-kept secret bar for those in-the-know only. The outside looks like a laundrette and nothing...
20 Stories
Opened in early 2018, 20 Stories is a relative newcomer to the city’s bar scene, but it has made a big impact with its...
The Temple
A truly unique watering hole, The Temple – or to give it its full title, The Temple Of Convenience – is a repurposed...
The Star & Garter
There’s nothing quite like drinks in a classic old-school Manchester pub. The Star & Garter is one of the city’s...
Flōk
The city’s only specialist sherry bar, Flōk is a sophisticated yet unassuming space with a wide selection of drinks that...
The Washhouse
Welcome to Manchester’s best-kept secret bar for those in-the-know only. The outside looks like a laundrette and nothing...
Where To Eat In Manchester
Mana
A visit to Manchester isn’t complete without trying one of the most ambitious restaurants in the UK today. Head to...
Tast Cuina Catalana
This Catalan restaurant is co-owned by renowned Spanish football manager and former player Pep Guardiola, but even more...
Erst
Ancoats is undoubtedly the city’s trendiest district, and Erst is its finest restaurant by far. Reasonably priced small...
This & That Cafe
This ‘Home of Rice & Three Curries’ is something of an institution in Manchester. As the name suggests, it’s a hefty...
Australasia
A favourite among Manchester’s movers and shakers, Australasia is one of the most glamorous venues in the city. The...
Mana
A visit to Manchester isn’t complete without trying one of the most ambitious restaurants in the UK today. Head to...
Tast Cuina Catalana
This Catalan restaurant is co-owned by renowned Spanish football manager and former player Pep Guardiola, but even more...
Erst
Ancoats is undoubtedly the city’s trendiest district, and Erst is its finest restaurant by far. Reasonably priced small...
This & That Cafe
This ‘Home of Rice & Three Curries’ is something of an institution in Manchester. As the name suggests, it’s a hefty...
Australasia
A favourite among Manchester’s movers and shakers, Australasia is one of the most glamorous venues in the city. The...
Where To Shop In Manchester
Afflecks
This long-standing indoor market is a hotbed of creativity for the city’s alternative thinkers. It plays host to dozens of...
Bury Market
Voted Britain’s Favourite Market in 2019 (and Market of the Year four times previously), Bury Market has had a long time...
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Nowhere represents Manchester’s independent spirit better than this craft and design centre, tucked away in a quiet corner...
King Street
King Street is Manchester’s hub for high-end shopping, whether you’re looking for an exclusive timepiece, swanky footwear...
Piccadilly Records
It’s no exaggeration to say Manchester’s music scene is legendary the world over, and since opening its doors in 1978,...
Afflecks
This long-standing indoor market is a hotbed of creativity for the city’s alternative thinkers. It plays host to dozens of...
Bury Market
Voted Britain’s Favourite Market in 2019 (and Market of the Year four times previously), Bury Market has had a long time...
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Nowhere represents Manchester’s independent spirit better than this craft and design centre, tucked away in a quiet corner...
King Street
King Street is Manchester’s hub for high-end shopping, whether you’re looking for an exclusive timepiece, swanky footwear...
Where To Stay In Manchester
The Principal Manchester
One of Manchester’s most prestigious venues, this Grade II listed building recently underwent a multimillion-dollar revamp...
The Abel Heywood
Named after an influential 19th-century publisher and mayor, The Abel Heywood is an inexpensive boutique hotel in the...
The Midland
Located a stone’s throw away from the town hall, this imposing listed building has loomed large over the centre of...
Hotel Gotham
Five-star Hotel Gotham is based on King Street, Manchester’s answer to Bond Street, so you can expect opulence – and...
The Cow Hollow Hotel
Carefully designed to reflect the city’s industrial heritage, this one-time textile warehouse is now one of Manchester’s...
The Principal Manchester
One of Manchester’s most prestigious venues, this Grade II listed building recently underwent a multimillion-dollar revamp...
The Abel Heywood
Named after an influential 19th-century publisher and mayor, The Abel Heywood is an inexpensive boutique hotel in the...
The Midland
Located a stone’s throw away from the town hall, this imposing listed building has loomed large over the centre of...
Hotel Gotham
Five-star Hotel Gotham is based on King Street, Manchester’s answer to Bond Street, so you can expect opulence – and...
The Cow Hollow Hotel
Carefully designed to reflect the city’s industrial heritage, this one-time textile warehouse is now one of Manchester’s...
