Manchester
Manchester
Trip.Best Top 17 Best Things to Do in Manchester [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Manchester! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Nov 2024
- 8.14.6/5166 ReviewFrom221.63
based on 5343 reviews"As a supporter, visiting Etihad Stadium was a fantastic experience. The stadium itself is immaculate and well-maintained, providing a great environment for watching the match. The food options were plentiful, offering a variety of choices that added to the overall enjoyment. It would have been perfect if we could eat and drink while watching the game, but even so, the experience was memorable and enjoyable. Highly recommend for any football fan!"Manchester3.2 km from downtownSoccer FieldsStadiumsHighlights: The English abbreviation of Manchester City Stadium is COMS, also known as Eastland Stadium, Sports City, and later called Etihad Stadium because of the sponsorship of Etihad Airways. It is the fourth largest football stadium in England and the tenth largest stadium in the UK. Football is one of Manchester's themes and an important part of its culture. In addition to the "Red Devils" Manchester United, there is also the "Blue Moon" Manchester City, and Manchester City Stadium is the new home of Manchester City.Show Less - 7.14.5/5185 ReviewFree
based on 907 reviews"Went to Happy seasons restaurant and TSUJIRI in Manchester Chinatown with my mates after exams. Authentic Chinese cuisine with reasonable prices. The matcha sundae was also delicious. There are also many nice Asian restaurants around the area."Manchester.Chinatown521m from downtownFeatured NeighborhoodsHighlights: The area surrounded by Charlotte Street, Portland Street, Oxford Street and Mosley Street is Manchester's Chinatown, which is a relatively concentrated Chinese community in northern England. There are many small shops selling Chinese accessories inside. In addition, in Chinatown, Chinese restaurants can be seen everywhere, of course, the cost of these restaurants is also very high. In Chinatown, there are many small supermarkets run by Chinese people. Now you don't have to worry about finding Chinese condiments and foods. They are all foods shipped from China, such as starch, soy sauce, kitchen knives, and steamers. Commodities can be found here, and many international students living in towns around Manchester will often come here to purchase. The Chinese New Year's Lion Dance is an annual event in Manchester.Show Less - 7.14.7/5105 ReviewFree"The University is located not too far from Chinatown, making this a nice day trip for those looking to checkout a UK university and have a nice meal after."Manchester1.7 km from downtownSchoolsHighlights: Founded in 1824, the University of Manchester is one of the top 50 universities in the world. Today's University of Manchester was formed by the merger of Manchester Polytechnic University and Manchester Victoria University in 2004. As one of the top universities in the world, the achievements of the University of Manchester in scientific research should not be underestimated. There are a total of 25 Nobel Prize winners among the previous alumni. Benedict Cumberbatch, a famous actor and the actor who played Sherlock in Sherlock, also graduated from the University of Manchester.Show Less
- 6.24.3/556 ReviewFreebased on 1466 reviews"Visited the cathedral with my partner for an ibiza classical evening. We both thoroughly enjoyed it! The lighting and sound system were amazing.The only faults I had with the place was that the toilets had no lighting around them ,but there were plenty of them though, so I wasn't queuing for long."Manchester.City Centre704m from downtownChurches and CathedralsHighlights: Manchester Church, located in the corner of Exchange Square, can be described as a quiet place in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Its main body is a medieval building in vertical Gothic style. It was built in the early 15th century and was renovated and expanded in the Victorian period. In the 20th century, it was bombed by war and the Manchester government took a long time. It has been repaired and rebuilt over time, and the church is now listed as a first-class listed building in the United Kingdom. The church hall has six bays. The altar and the altar are covered with exquisite medieval wood carvings. The cool colors unique to the northern region of England reflect the figurative sense of time and space. Like many Gothic churches, there are beautiful stained-glass windows that let in natural light from high latitudes, making it more solemn. In addition to this, the medieval drawbridge dating back to 1421 is also a highlight of Manchester Church, which is free to the public. The conservation and stewardship of the drawbridge is now the visitor centre of Manchester Church, whose main entrance is on Cateaton Street.Show Less
- 6.04.6/565 ReviewFreebased on 5620 reviews"Known as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Manchester, England, has the illusion of learning in church, and wants to cherish and read carefully every second... Mr. Ryland's widow commemorates his husband John Ryland in this unique way, It is the most advanced romance of the intellectuals [heart] that is really amazing time, moved the years, in the light Yali."Manchester.City Centre111m from downtownLibrariesMuseumsArt MuseumsHighlights: The current John Rylands Library is part of the University of Manchester Library. This Victorian Gothic library is also one of the city's most beautiful buildings. It was built by John Rylands' widow. She commemorates her in this unique way. s husband. The collections are mainly religious, art, cultural and scientific books, as well as many rare and ancient books. The library underwent extensive renovations prior to 2005, including the addition of a visitor center, so visitors can now take a look at its stunning reading room and admire the library's collection of early printed books and manuscripts.Show Less
- 5.84.5/5110 ReviewFreebased on 1521 reviews"The town hall on the east side of Albert Square is one of Manchester's landmarks, built in 1877 and expanded in 1938. The imposing Gothic bell tower is often the focus of tourists' photo ops, and even the torch bearer of the 2012 London Olympics is not immune. Manchester City Hall can be divided into the old and new parts, the popular bell tower belongs to the old City Hall,"Manchester.City Centre299m from downtownCity HallsHistorical SitesHighlights: One of Manchester's landmarks, the City Hall on the east side of Albert Square, was built in 1877 and expanded in 1938. The imposing Gothic clock tower is often the focus of tourists vying for group photos, and even the torchbearer of the 2012 London Olympics is not exempt. Manchester City Hall can be subdivided into two parts, the old and the new. The popular clock tower belongs to the old City Hall. There are also white marble statues on both sides of the entrance hall, which belong to the great scientists born in Manchester: Dalton (John Dalton and Joule). (James Joule). As for the 9-storey new town hall, it is a purely municipal construction, where the civil servants in important positions in Manchester work every day. In free time, the city hall can also be rented out to become a wedding venue, business meeting room, etc.Show Less
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based on 1195 reviews"Best place to drink cheap, but tasty drinks and be entertained by drag queens. Good music and usually quiet, peaceful company."Manchester.City Centre799m from downtownFeatured NeighborhoodsHighlights: Gay villages generally refer to areas where a large number of gay, transgender and other populations live or are active. Manchester's gay village is located in the city center, with Canal Street as the center. The streets are lined with pubs, bars, cafes, shops and clubs. Rainbow flags can be seen everywhere. There is no discrimination here, lively and open. Manchester's Gay Village is also home to many festivals, notably the famous Manchester Pride.Show Less - 5.54.6/571 ReviewFreebased on 2367 reviews"沿著Manchester Oxfords Road走到博物館，一旁樹葉已變成紅葉，非常美麗，博物館內的動物種類繁多，好可愛，關於木乃伊相對較為少，但喜歡動物的你，值得參觀曼城博物館。"Manchester1.7 km from downtownMuseums
Also selected for 2024 Global 50 - Trending Attractions Trip.Trends Global 100Highlights: The museum is located in the University of Manchester. It is a typical Victorian building. It is not only a public museum, but also provides academic research and teaching for the University of Manchester. There are various animal specimens, bone fossils, and Egyptian artifacts.Show Less - 5.44.5/579 Reviewbased on 3932 reviews"I really enjoyed the interactive football games they had and there weee many floors filled with things to do. one bonus was that when you buy a ticket you get emailed a barcode and you can come back anytime within 1 year"Manchester.City Centre846m from downtownMuseumsHighlights: Inaugurated in July 2012, the new National Football Museum is a milestone in the development of Manchester football culture. Originally located in Preston, England, the museum has since moved into the Urbis, an iconic building in Manchester, further preserving and expanding its breathtakingly rich collections that document many important moments in British and world football history , has become one of the very high-profile tourist attractions in Manchester city center. The museum has as many as 140,000 football-related objects, artworks and photographs, including the uniforms worn by the players of the 1872 World Cup and the final ball of England's 1966 World Cup. . Also includes many trophies, medals and folk collectibles from the English and Scottish football leagues. The new National Football Museum aims to attract more football fans to promote the heritage of the game by introducing the development of British football to the society. The pavilion incorporates many interactive technology elements of the 21st century, including allowing visitors to test their own speed, reaction, penalty skills and even on-the-spot commentary skills, deepening their understanding of football.Show Less
- 5.24.5/580 ReviewFreebased on 577 reviews"The Albert Square, named after Queen Victoria's husband, was built in 1877 in the Gothic town hall to speak of the city's glory and suffering. It was a pioneer of the modern industrial revolution, damaged by German bombing during World War II. Now the city has stood up again, away from the steam and sweat years, and has become a diversified international bustling city. "Manchester.City Centre202m from downtownSquaresNo.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in ManchesterHighlights: The exquisite Albert Square is in the heart of Manchester, with the Town Hall on top. The square was built in memory of Queen Victoria's husband, Albert, with a characteristic and iconic Victorian Gothic building designed by Alfred Waterhouse. There are many buildings around the square, including the library and the Bridgewater Music Hall. Albert Square often becomes the starting point for many walking tourists to visit Manchester. Although it covers a small area, it is located at the throat. And the perennial crowd is like weaving. Every weekend, it will be occupied by commercial activities, music parties and even bazaars, making it very lively.Show Less
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