What to see and do in Manchester
Science and Industry Museum
The Science and Industry Museum (M3 4FP) boasts a host of exhibits linking Manchester’s industrial heritage to its notable achievements in computing and communications.
Alongside a selection of the spinning and weaving machines which put Manchester at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, you’ll also find the ‘Manchester Baby’ – one of the world’s first computers – plus intact planes and trains spanning various eras of transport.
Coronation Street: The Tour
MediaCityUK, the nation’s biggest broadcasting hub outside London, sits on scenic Salford Quays. Here, you’ll find the famous cobbles of Coronation Street(M50 2EQ) – the world’s longest-running soap opera.
Fans of the show will jump at the chance to peer inside the iconic Rovers Return – while tour guides share some of the greatest stories from six decades of filming.
National Football Museum
Celebrate the beautiful game with a look at the people and events which shaped football as we know it. Across four floors of the Urbis building (M4 3BG), you’ll find a treasure trove of temporary and permanent collections dedicated to football’s most famous figures, as well as trophy replicas and interactive displays.
There’s also fascinating insights into everything from stadiums to those golden voices of the game – the commentators.
Runway Visitor Park
See some of the world’s finest aviation achievements just minutes from Manchester Airport. At Runway Visitor Park (WA15 8XQ) you can board iconic aircrafts like the G-BOAC – otherwise known as the Concorde.
The supersonic airliner which could travel faster than the world turns, and is now housed in a special hangar.
Manchester’s best hotels
The Edwardian
Occupying the Grade II*-listed Free Trade Hall, the Edwardian (M2 5GP) offers luxurious comfort in historic surroundings, with more than 250 spacious rooms – and some spectacular views.
The Great John Street Hotel
Another magnificent building transformed into a stylish stay, the Great John Street Hotel (M3 4FD) is perfectly placed to experience Manchester’s buzzing nightlife, with 30 Duplex suites and Italian marble bathrooms.
King Street Townhouse
Built in the late 19th century, the Italian renaissance-styled building (M2 4AW) houses 40 stylish rooms and a rooftop spa pool, with tremendous views over the Town Hall.
Manchester’s best places to eat
Little Yang Sing
Chinatown is one of Manchester’s most loved districts when it comes to dining, and Little Yang Sing (M1 4HE) serves up exquisite fried dim sum alongside a selection of pork, chicken and beef dishes.
Gaucho
If you like Latin flavours with a touch of class, this Argentinian restaurant in a converted Deansgate church (M3 2LB) should satisfy. Tuck into their amazing steaks and watch the magic happen in the open kitchen from the comfort of your table.
Australasia
This culinary treat (M3 3AP) specialises in Japanese dishes and sumptuous cocktails amid a bright and stylish atmosphere.
Best day trips from Manchester
Jodrell Bank
See the world-leading Lovell Telescope in the heart of the scenic Cheshire countryside. Delve into fascinating new worlds at Jodrell Bank’s Planet, Space and Star Pavilions.
The Lake District
Just 80 minutes’ drive from Manchester lies one of England’s best nature reserves. Discover the delights of a scenic walk in the Lake District, and its picturesque villages and towns.
Liverpool
A short jaunt across the M62 brings you to another of the Industrial Revolution’s biggest boomtowns. History and culture are around every corner – and it’s the home of the Beatles to boot.
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