Sightseeing
Manchester Cathedral
Victoria StreetManchester Cathedral
St Ann's Church is a grade 1 listed building in the heart of the city.
9 locals recommend
St. Ann's Church
44 St Ann StSt Ann's Church is a grade 1 listed building in the heart of the city.
Manchester Town Hall is a Victorian, Neo-gothic municipal building in Manchester, England.
43 locals recommend
Manchester Town Hall
Manchester Town Hall is a Victorian, Neo-gothic municipal building in Manchester, England.
The Hidden Gem, or officially St Mary’s Catholic Church, is located on Mulberry Street in Manchester, England. It was first dedicated at the site in 1794 with devotion to St Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption. In 1835, the roof collapsed, was restored and now The Hidden Gem remains the oldest Catholic Church in Manchester.
8 locals recommend
St. Mary's Church
17 Mulberry StThe Hidden Gem, or officially St Mary’s Catholic Church, is located on Mulberry Street in Manchester, England. It was first dedicated at the site in 1794 with devotion to St Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption. In 1835, the roof collapsed, was restored and now The Hidden Gem remains the oldest Catholic Church in Manchester.
The Gay Village in Manchester is without doubt the liveliest area of the city and this is reflected by the number of pubs, bars and clubs dotted around Canal Street.
89 locals recommend
Gay Village
The Gay Village in Manchester is without doubt the liveliest area of the city and this is reflected by the number of pubs, bars and clubs dotted around Canal Street.
Arts & Culture
The world's biggest and best football museum. Home to football's greatest stories, from Pele to Pickles. Free entry too.
174 locals recommend
National Football Museum
Todd StreetThe world's biggest and best football museum. Home to football's greatest stories, from Pele to Pickles. Free entry too.
Manchester's Royal Exchange is one of Britain's best-loved and most distinctive theatres. The site also contains independent shops, cafés and a gallery
14 locals recommend
Royal Exchange, Manchester
Old Bank StreetManchester's Royal Exchange is one of Britain's best-loved and most distinctive theatres. The site also contains independent shops, cafés and a gallery
Manchester Art Gallery is home to more than 25000 works of fine and decorative art, spread over three floors.
206 locals recommend
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetManchester Art Gallery is home to more than 25000 works of fine and decorative art, spread over three floors.
History is brought back to life at the Greater Manchester Police Museum. Venture into the original Victorian cells with their wooden pillows and the Charge office of Newton Street Police Station where time has stood still for over 120 years.
30 locals recommend
Greater Manchester Police Museum
57A Newton StHistory is brought back to life at the Greater Manchester Police Museum. Venture into the original Victorian cells with their wooden pillows and the Charge office of Newton Street Police Station where time has stood still for over 120 years.
Shopping
Manchester Arndale is the centre of Manchester, opposite Selfridges, Harvy Nichols and Primark and home to over 200 stylish stores for you to explore
79 locals recommend
Arndale Centre
Manchester Arndale is the centre of Manchester, opposite Selfridges, Harvy Nichols and Primark and home to over 200 stylish stores for you to explore
Afflecks is an indoor market in Manchester, England, in the city's Northern Quarter. Dozens of independent stalls, small shops and boutiques operate in the one building. Iconic in Manchester.
78 locals recommend
Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church StAfflecks is an indoor market in Manchester, England, in the city's Northern Quarter. Dozens of independent stalls, small shops and boutiques operate in the one building. Iconic in Manchester.
A hidden gem at the heart of the Manchester’s creative Northern Quarter, in a former Victorian fishmarket building, Manchester Craft & Design Centre is an unforgettable place to experience contemporary craft & design in the North West.
In our 18 studios you can expect to meet some of the region’s most talented artists, designers and makers and see them work creating textiles, jewellery, ceramics, prints, fine art, sculpture and more. Discover their stories, hear about their materials and processes, or learn a new skill yourself by taking part in a workshop.
27 locals recommend
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
17 Oak StA hidden gem at the heart of the Manchester’s creative Northern Quarter, in a former Victorian fishmarket building, Manchester Craft & Design Centre is an unforgettable place to experience contemporary craft & design in the North West.
In our 18 studios you can expect to meet some of the region’s most talented artists, designers and makers and see them work creating textiles, jewellery, ceramics, prints, fine art, sculpture and more. Discover their stories, hear about their materials and processes, or learn a new skill yourself by taking part in a workshop.
Parks & Nature
Heaton Park is a municipal park in Manchester, England, covering an area of over 600 acres. The park includes the grounds of a Grade I listed, neoclassical 18th century country house, Heaton Hall. The hall, remodelled by James Wyatt in 1772, is now only open to the public on an occasional basis as a museum and events venue.
80 locals recommend
Heaton Park
Middleton RoadHeaton Park is a municipal park in Manchester, England, covering an area of over 600 acres. The park includes the grounds of a Grade I listed, neoclassical 18th century country house, Heaton Hall. The hall, remodelled by James Wyatt in 1772, is now only open to the public on an occasional basis as a museum and events venue.
Clayton Vale is an area of green space in Clayton, Manchester, through which the River Medlock flows. Redeveloped in 1986, the land has a rich industrial and social history.
Clayton Vale
Clayton Vale is an area of green space in Clayton, Manchester, through which the River Medlock flows. Redeveloped in 1986, the land has a rich industrial and social history.
Food Scene
Modern, US-style bar and restaurant with an indoor barbecue and charcoal oven plus outdoor seating.
18 locals recommend
Solita NQ
Turner StreetModern, US-style bar and restaurant with an indoor barbecue and charcoal oven plus outdoor seating.
Almost Famous
49-51 High StGreat burgers, Great Chicken
Vegan pizza on offer here, I've eaten here a few times and never had a complaint. Also next door to Apotheca which is a great night out with good music.
9 locals recommend
Dough Pizza Kitchen
77 High StVegan pizza on offer here, I've eaten here a few times and never had a complaint. Also next door to Apotheca which is a great night out with good music.
Earth Cafe is a relaxing and comfortable place to enjoy delicious, healthy and affordable vegetarian food and juices.
7 locals recommend
Earth Cafe
Earth Cafe is a relaxing and comfortable place to enjoy delicious, healthy and affordable vegetarian food and juices.
Sweet Mandarin Cookery School
19 Copperas StExcellent Chinese food
Entertainment & Activities
The Manchester Arena is an indoor arena in Hunts Bank, Manchester, England. Situated immediately north of the city centre, most of the arena is situated above Manchester Victoria station.
The arena has the highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the United Kingdom, and third largest in the European Union with a capacity of 21,000 and is one of the world's busiest indoor arenas, hosting music and sporting events such as boxing and swimming.
96 locals recommend
AO Arena
Hunts BankThe Manchester Arena is an indoor arena in Hunts Bank, Manchester, England. Situated immediately north of the city centre, most of the arena is situated above Manchester Victoria station.
The arena has the highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the United Kingdom, and third largest in the European Union with a capacity of 21,000 and is one of the world's busiest indoor arenas, hosting music and sporting events such as boxing and swimming.
Cinema, Its an Odeon, if you've seen one you've seen them all.
49 locals recommend
Vue Cinema Manchester - Printworks
27 Withy GroveCinema, Its an Odeon, if you've seen one you've seen them all.
Nuffield Health
27 Withy GroveHas a pool, weights, classes steam and sauna
Offers classes in meditation, Buddhism, yoga, as well as art events and retreats. Located in Manchester's Northern Quarter in the heart of the city. Literally next door to me.
6 locals recommend
Manchester Buddhist Centre
16-20 Turner StOffers classes in meditation, Buddhism, yoga, as well as art events and retreats. Located in Manchester's Northern Quarter in the heart of the city. Literally next door to me.
With a capacity of 75,635, it is the largest club stadium of any football team in the United Kingdom, the third-largest stadium and the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, and the eleventh-largest in Europe.
Stadium tours are available daily and it is 25 minutes from the apartment by public transport.
151 locals recommend
Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby WayWith a capacity of 75,635, it is the largest club stadium of any football team in the United Kingdom, the third-largest stadium and the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, and the eleventh-largest in Europe.
Stadium tours are available daily and it is 25 minutes from the apartment by public transport.
Home of England's most successful club of recent years, the Stadium tours are available daily and it is 20 minutes from the apartment by public transport.
50 locals recommend
Manchester City FC
Home of England's most successful club of recent years, the Stadium tours are available daily and it is 20 minutes from the apartment by public transport.
The National Cycling Centre is a multipurpose cycling venue in Sportcity, Manchester, Great Britain. It includes an indoor velodrome and a BMX arena and outdoor mountain bike trials.
19 locals recommend
National Cycling Centre
Stuart StreetThe National Cycling Centre is a multipurpose cycling venue in Sportcity, Manchester, Great Britain. It includes an indoor velodrome and a BMX arena and outdoor mountain bike trials.
Getting Around
Manchester Piccadilly is the principal railway station in Manchester, England. Destinations such as London Euston (2 hours and 9 minutes), Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, South Wales and Glasgow as well as other destinations throughout Northern England including Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle and York. Manchester Airport is 16 minutes away on the express.
84 locals recommend
Manchester Piccadilly Station
Manchester Piccadilly is the principal railway station in Manchester, England. Destinations such as London Euston (2 hours and 9 minutes), Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, South Wales and Glasgow as well as other destinations throughout Northern England including Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle and York. Manchester Airport is 16 minutes away on the express.
Manchester Victoria railway station in Manchester, England is the city's second largest mainline railway station and one of nine Metrolink tram stops within the city zone. It lies to the north of the city centre on Hunts Bank, close to Manchester Cathedral.
The station predominantly hosts local and regional services to destinations in northern England, such as Rochdale, Bradford, Leeds, Newcastle, Huddersfield, Wigan, Southport, Blackpool, and Liverpool using the original Liverpool to Manchester line
24 locals recommend
Manchester Victoria Railway Station
Victoria Station ApproachManchester Victoria railway station in Manchester, England is the city's second largest mainline railway station and one of nine Metrolink tram stops within the city zone. It lies to the north of the city centre on Hunts Bank, close to Manchester Cathedral.
The station predominantly hosts local and regional services to destinations in northern England, such as Rochdale, Bradford, Leeds, Newcastle, Huddersfield, Wigan, Southport, Blackpool, and Liverpool using the original Liverpool to Manchester line
Manchester Oxford Road railway station is a railway station in Manchester, England, at the junction of Whitworth Street West and Oxford Street. It opened in 1849 and was rebuilt in 1960. It is the second busiest of the four stations in Manchester city centre.
38 locals recommend
Oxford rd station
Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road railway station is a railway station in Manchester, England, at the junction of Whitworth Street West and Oxford Street. It opened in 1849 and was rebuilt in 1960. It is the second busiest of the four stations in Manchester city centre.
Chorlton Street (Stop EV) station
Coach Station for those travelling on a budget
Shudehill Interchange is a transport hub located between Manchester Victoria station and the Northern Quarter in Manchester city centre, England. It comprises a Metrolink stop and a bus station which is very handy for transferring across the city
18 locals recommend
Shudehill Interchange station
Shudehill Interchange is a transport hub located between Manchester Victoria station and the Northern Quarter in Manchester city centre, England. It comprises a Metrolink stop and a bus station which is very handy for transferring across the city