Things to do in Manchester
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Food, drink & nightlife
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Tours & day trips
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Popular places to visit
Old Trafford
Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Canal Street
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Catch an event at Old Trafford Cricket Ground during your trip to Manchester. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
Piccadilly Gardens
Kick back and relax at Manchester’s most popular green space and transport hub, and marvel at the city’s most controversial architecture.
University of Manchester
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Manchester during your travels in Manchester. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Areas of Manchester
Manchester City Centre
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.
Old Trafford
Travellers choose Old Trafford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop and check out top sights like Old Trafford.
Trafford Park
While you're in Trafford Park, take in top sights like Trafford Centre or Old Trafford, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkway Tram Stop or Village Tram Stop.
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.
Didsbury
Visitors often come to Didsbury for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Wilmslow Road and Didsbury Park. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Didsbury Village Tram Stop.
Gay Village
While visiting Gay Village, you might make a stop by sights like Canal Street and Alan Turing Memorial.
- Old Trafford
- Trafford Centre
- Etihad Stadium
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- Heaton Park
- Piccadilly Gardens
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Manchester Opera House
- Co-op Live Arena
- Manchester Arndale
- Museum of Science and Industry
- Wilmslow Road
- Manchester Academy
- St. Peter's Square
- Manchester Museum
- Albert Square
- Manchester Christmas Market
- Manchester United Museum
- King Street Manchester