What to do in Manchester

Activities, attractions and tours

St. Peter\'s Square showing heritage architecture, a city and railway items
Manchester Art Gallery featuring art and interior views as well as an individual female
Manchester
Manchester City Hall featuring interior views and heritage architecture
Manchester City Hall which includes heritage architecture and interior views

Places to Visit in Manchester

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What to do in Manchester


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Albert Square featuring a city, street scenes and a square or plaza

Manchester City Centre

4/5(54 area reviews)

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.

Manchester City Centre
Old Trafford which includes a statue or sculpture

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.

Old Trafford
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Piccadilly

When in Piccadilly and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Manchester Conference Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.

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Northern Quarter

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Northern Quarter is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Market Street and Affleck's Palace.

Northern Quarter
Imperial War Museum North which includes interior views

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.

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Didsbury

4/5(3 area reviews)

If you're looking for abundant dining options, a trip to Didsbury might be just the ticket. Explore top sights in the area like Wilmslow Road and get around town on the metro at Didsbury Village Tram Stop.

Didsbury

 

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