Pollen Bakery
A bakery and cafe in Ancoats serving pastries, coffee, and brunch, located next to the canal.
Ancoats Marina
A picturesque area with old cotton mill buildings transformed into apartments, reminiscent of Brooklyn.
Mayfield Depot
A well-designed urban park opened in 2022, featuring various areas to sit, a river, and wildlife.
Manchester Art Gallery
The Manchester Art Gallery possesses one of the largest art collections in Britain outside of London, including works by pre-raphaelites, Flemish masters, French Impressionists, and German artists.
Pot Kettle Black
A branch venue that transforms on Sundays, serving Sunday roasts, with a recommended dish being the Duroc pork.
Castlefield district
A vibrant urban quarter blending heritage with modernity, featuring an impressive canal network and striking architecture, popular for photography.
Nell’s Pizza in Kampus
A pizza place in Kampus known for its pizza slices and frozen margaritas, with a great atmosphere and outdoor seating in summer.
Northern Quarter
A district that combines historical architecture with modern developments, featuring old houses, contemporary street art, galleries, and a lot of bars and restaurants.
Old Trafford
Home to Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford is an iconic stadium steeped in football history and passion. It's a pilgrimage site for fans worldwide and offers fascinating stadium tours.
John Rylands Library
A neo-gothic library built in the late 1800s by Enriqueta Rylands as a tribute to her husband John, resembling a cathedral and housing a beautiful collection of books.
University of Manchester
England's first civic university known for its global influence and research focus with a significant number of Nobel laureates.
Manchester Museum
Located on the University of Manchester campus, this museum features galleries focusing on South Asian, Chinese, and Egyptian cultures, as well as a nature zone with taxidermy and a dino exhibit.
Manchester Cathedral
An inspiring Gothic structure known for its stunning architecture, intricate stained glass windows, and peaceful ambiance, hosting cultural events, concerts and exhibitions.
Peak District
A magnificent area located southeast of Manchester, offering phenomenal outdoor experiences.
Manchester's Chinatown
A vibrant area in Manchester known for its Chinese culture and cuisine, offering a variety of dining options including crispy duck and chashu pork over rice.
Gay Village
A lively area in Manchester, home to many of Europe's best gay bars and venues, and also features a statue of Alan Turing in a nearby park.
Imperial War Museum
One of the many museums in Manchester.
Loch
A stylish apart-hotel with a sister location in Edinburgh, featuring kitchenettes and a cafe downstairs.
Empire exchange
A vintage shop catering to music fans and memorabilia collectors.
Fred Elders
An art supply store that has been around for over 130 years, providing inspiration and paper stock for art projects.
Smithfield Market Hall
The former location of Mackie Mayer, a street food market where food is delivered to the table after ordering.
Speak in code
One of UK's top 10 cocktail bars with a friendly vibe.
Hampton and Brie
A spot that serves tasty and photogenic brunch.
John ryland's library
A beautiful library.
cathedral
A beautiful cathedral located next to the football museum.
football Museum
A museum about football.
afflecks
A center of counter-culture since the 1980s with a collection of smaller, different shops laid out like a department store, offering cool fashion and records.
Japanese style mate Cafe
A cafe inside Afflecks.
prime minister
A place to try a traditional English pie, including vegan and vegetarian options, with the Venison pie being a top choice.
Kyoto
Location of a matcha treats chain.
Picadi Station
Picadi Station is the starting point of the day trip around Manchester.
Tib Street
Tib Street is known for its unique artwork, shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs, and tattoo shops, representing the creative spirit of Manchester.
Afflex
Afflex is a market that has been around for over 40 years with independent local goods, gifts, and souvenirs.
Pig Gardens
Pig Gardens is an open area surrounded by various buildings and features a street food area with Chinese, Thai food, and cakes.
Chinatown
Manchester's Chinatown is one of the biggest in Europe and a lively Hub to experience authentic East Asian culture.
Tower of Lights
The Tower of Lights powers energy for the Civic Quarter, reflecting sunlight during the day and using LED lights at night.
Midland Hotel
The Midland Hotel is located in St. Peter's Square.
Civic Quarter
The Civic Quarter is where the Tower of Lights provides renewable energy.
Castlefield
Castlefield is one of the oldest districts in Manchester, featuring Roman foundations, the Bridgewater Canal, and Liverpool Road station.
Bridgewater Canal
Constructed in 1761 to transport coal from the mines at Worsley to Manchester. The many old warehouses that line the canal have been restored and turned into offices shops hotels and restaurants.
Liverpool Road station
Liverpool Road station, established in 1830, is the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station.
coffee and cake boat
The coffee and cake boat is a canal boat that serves vegan cakes, coffees, and teas, mainly open on weekends.
John Wland's library
John Wland's library is a library established in the 1900s, founded by Enriqueta Austin Rylands in memory of her husband, housing a collection of rare books and manuscripts and known for its neo-Gothic architecture.
Deans Gate
Deans Gate is the area in Manchester where John Ryland's library is located.
Cetam's library
Cetam's Library requires booking in advance to visit.
Mackin Maya
Mackin Maya is a vibrant food hall in the Northern Quarter, located in a building dating back to 1858 that was originally part of Smithfield Market, and it hosts various independent food stores.
Roman fort
The Roman fort's remains stand in Castlefield, guarding an ancient river crossing.
Town Hall
Manchester's Town Hall was built to rival the great buildings of London, showcasing Victorian Gothic architecture and celebrating the city's history.
Chetham Library
Chetham Library, established in 1653, is the country’s first free public library, where Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx began writing the Communist Manifesto.
The People’s History Museum
The People’s History Museum celebrates those who challenged Britain’s rigid political and class systems.
Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry is located at the world’s oldest surviving railway station, showcasing Manchester's industrial past from textiles to aircraft.
Imperial War Museum North
Imperial War Museum North is known for its collections of fighting vehicles and aircrafts, audio-visual presentations, and exhibits dealing with the history of warfare.
The Village
“The Village” around Canal Street encapsulates the Mancunian ideals of tolerance, self-expression and good times.
National Football Museum
The National Football Museum features fascinating memorabilia related to the sport, including the very first rule book, historic trophies, and clothing.
Beetham Tower
Beetham Tower is the symbol of a city once again on the rise.
Albert Square
Albert Square is home to the iconic Manchester Town Hall and regularly hosts lively events like Christmas markets and food festivals.
Manchester Town Hall
An iconic building known for its gothic style architecture and has been used as a filming location.
St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter's Square features the Central Library and the Midland Hotel.
Central Library
The Central Library is located in St. Peter's Square.
Science and Industry Museum
The Science and Industry Museum is situated on the site of the world's oldest railroad station and includes the Power Hall with water and steam-driven machines.
Manchester United
Home to Manchester United, offering museum tours to see the players' tunnel, dressing rooms, and pitch.
Etihad Stadium
Home to Manchester City Football Club, offering guided tours through the players' tunnel and locker rooms, with a museum showcasing the club's history.
Manchester City
Manchester City football team plays at the Etihad Stadium.
The Whitworth
The Whitworth Art Gallery features over 55,000 artworks in its vast collection and is known for its sculptures and modern artworks.
Canal Street
Canal Street is the heart of Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community, packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants.
Arndale Centre
The Arndale Centre is one of the UK’s largest city-center shopping malls.
Market Street
Market Street is a busy pedestrian zone in the heart of Manchester's retail district, featuring street singers and a passing parade.
Deansgate
Deansgate is one of the two main shopping streets running north and south through the middle of the city.
Heaton Park
One of the largest green spaces in Manchester, featuring sprawling lawns, tranquil lakes, a boating lake, a golf course and a petting farm.
Affleck
Affleck is a vintage shop in the Northern Quarter where you can find unique clothing and handmade gifts.
Picadilly Rec records
Picadilly Rec records is a record store in the Northern Quarter, perfect for music lovers searching for rare vinyl.
Almost Famous
Almost Famous serves up delicious burgers in the Northern Quarter.
TNQ
TNQ specializes in modern British dishes.
Whiskey Jar
The Whiskey Jar offers an impressive selection of whiskies.
John Ryland's Research Institute and Library
John Ryland's Research Institute and Library is a stunning example of neogothic architecture built in 1900 in memory of Manchester's first multi-millionaire.
Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
Castlefield Urban Heritage Park is the first urban Heritage Park in the world where you can see Manchester industrial past alongside Modern Life.
Ancoats
Ancoats is a cool neighborhood in Manchester with old factories transformed into Flats, street art, independent stores, cool bars, and restaurants.
H St Peters
H St Peters is a former church in Ancoats now hosting concerts.
Chology
Chology is a Japanese tea house in Ancoats where you can enjoy matcha.
Manchester Craft and Design Center
Manchester Craft and Design Center features over 30 Independent Artists with handmade jewelry, Ceramics, textiles and home wear.
Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths is a historic swimming pool and bath house built in 1906 known for its Edwardian design and art nuuvo features.
Albert Memorial
Albert Memorial is a Gothic style monument in the center of Albert Square built in 1867 to honor Prince Albert Queen Victoria's husband.
Greater Manchester Police Museum
Greater Manchester Police Museum helps you discover the history and evolution of policing in the city.
Newton Street police station
Newton Street police station from 1879 lets you see what life was like for police officers and criminals in the Victorian era.
Fletcher Moss botanical gardens
Fletcher Moss botanical gardens is a 21 acre Park offering a peaceful Escape From the City.
Didsbury
Fletcher Moss botanical gardens located in the suburb of Didsbury is a 21 acre Park offering a peaceful Escape From the City.
World Trade Center
The Imperial War Museum North offers a unique look at how War has affected people throughout history and includes a piece of Steel from the World Trade Center
Macki Mayor
At Macki Mayor you can enjoy everything from Pizza to Fine Wines in a Market Hall.
Grub
Grub a street food venue is perfect for trying different dishes from from Greek to Sri Lankan in a laid-back space.
Freight island
Escape to Freight island is another space featuring food trucks a retail space and even a bike park.
Society MCR
At Society MCR you'll Savor Pan Asian meals and creative cocktails while listening to live DJs.
Little Yang Sing
You can enjoy dim sum at the Little Yang Sing.
Wong Wong Bakery
You can treat yourself to freshly baked egg Tarts at Wong Wong Bakery.
V K2
If you're in the mood for fun head to karaoke spots like V K2.
Orchid
If you're in the mood for fun head to karaoke spots like Orchid.
The Lowry
The Lowry at sford Keys features three theaters with West End musicals, dance, comedy, and Opera.
Salford Keys
The Lowry at sford Keys features three theaters with West End musicals, dance, comedy, and Opera.
Pier 8
Pier 8 is the Waterside Restaurant perfect for a meal before or after the show.
Inflata Nation
Inflata nation is a fun inflatable theme park with activities that will keep you bouncing all day.
Cafe Nation
At Cafe Nation you can enjoy coffee and homemade food.
AO Arena
A large arena near Victoria Station, hard to miss even if you're not heading to a gig.
New Union
New Union a bar became a popular meeting spot in the Gay Village.
Bar Pop
You can enjoy a variety of activities from casual drinks in daytime cafes to exciting night life with drag shows and live music at spots like Bar Pop.
The Molly House
You can enjoy a variety of activities from casual drinks in daytime cafes to exciting night life with drag shows and live music at spots like The Molly House.
The Oscars Bar
The Oscars bar is perfect if you're seeking something fun and unique.
Royal Exchange Theater
Royal Exchange Theater now houses a theater with a unique design that brings you up close to the stage.
Annie's
The area around the Royal Exchange Theater has places to relax like Annie's.
Michael's Coffee House
The area around the Royal Exchange Theater has places to relax like Michael's coffee house.
Manchester Climbing Center
Manchester Climbing Center presents a unique climbing experience with stained glass windows and soaring ceilings.
Museum of Transport greater Manchester
The Museum of Transport is a great spot for transport fans but anyone who likes seeing old Vehicles will enjoy it too.
Rudies
A pizza restaurant in Ancoats known for having some of the best pizza in town.
Seven Brothers
A craft beer bar in Ancoats.
Jimmies
A bar in Ancoats with a party vibe.
Mackie Mayor
A popular multi-floor food hall housed in a historic building that was originally part of the Smithsfield Market, offering diverse culinary experiences.
Smithfield Social
A cafe co-owned by a famous Manchester rock star, known for its bagels.
Arndale
One of the biggest shopping centers in the city center of Manchester.
Shambles Square
A square in the heart of Manchester.
Old Wellington
One of the oldest pubs and buildings in Manchester, located in Shambles Square.
Diecast
A massive old industrial building in Castlefield featuring bars and food stalls.
Great North Pie
A place in the city center of Manchester known for having some of the best pies.
Spinningfields
Spinningfields is a neighborhood with new skyscrapers, nicknamed 'Manc-hattan'.
Exchange Square
Exchange Square is a large public plaza with seating, a fountain, shops, and restaurants, with a tram line running through it.
Arndale Center
Arndale Shopping Gallery is a large shopping mall with over 200 stores, occupying several city blocks and fronting on Market Street.
Piccadilly Gardens
Enjoy a green oasis in the city center at Piccadilly Gardens, featuring fountains, flowerbeds, and the iconic 'Recognise This?' sculpture.
Royal Exchange
An entertainment complex blending history and modern culture, featuring one of the city's best theaters.
People's History Museum
A unique museum delving into the lives of ordinary British citizens, covering topics like the suffrage movement and trade unionism.
HOME
The city’s hub for contemporary art, film, and media, with an ever-changing roster of films, exhibitions, and performances.
Whitworth Art Gallery
The first English gallery built within a public park in the UK, with a collection of over 55,000 works of art and a focus on British art of the 20th century.
The Hidden Gem
Manchester’s oldest Catholic church, known for its marble sculptures and intricate carvings.
Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
The Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden is a place to spend a day enjoying nature.
Stockport Viaduct
The Stockport Viaduct is the biggest brick building in the nation when it was built and a prime illustration of Manchester's pivotal role in the development of the Industrial Revolution.
Gorton Monastery
A gothic-style monastery, an endangered historical site with architecture and stained glass windows.
Mamucium
The ruins of a Roman fort, offering a glimpse into the earliest days of Manchester.
Clayton Hall
A 15th-century manor house and living history museum, offering a glimpse into period life.
Manchester's Craft Beer Scene
The city is known for its craft beer.
Hollingworth Lake Country Park
A gateway to nature offering activities like boating, hiking, and biking.
Manchester Jewish Museum
The only museum of its kind outside of London, offering an insight into the lives of the Jewish community in Manchester.
Chill Factore
Chill Factore is Britain's largest indoor real-snow slope, offering skiing, snowboarding, ice slides, and a snow play park.
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
An attraction providing interactive and educational experiences for families.
Sea Life Manchester aquarium
An attraction providing interactive and educational experiences.
Manchester Wheel
A place to take a scenic ride for panoramic views of the city.
Manchester Opera House
A theatre providing an array of performances ranging from musicals to ballets.
Etihad Stadiums
Home to Manchester City.
Port Street Beer House
Port Street Beer House is largely regarded as the premier destination for ale fans.
Little Italy
Ancoats was once known as Little Italy when a large influx of Italians settled in the area in the late nineteenth century.
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza serves excellent pizza in homage to Ancoats' rich culinary history.
Sugo Pasta Kitchen
Sugo Pasta Kitchen is a restaurant where you can have pasta.
Pollen
Pollen is a place to have your morning coffee and a cruffin.
Manchester United shop
The Manchester United shop sells licensed club gear.
Red Café
The Red Café is located at Old Trafford where you can get food.
Animal Centre
The Animal Centre in Heaton Park houses goats, donkeys, alpacas, and pigs in stables dating back to 1789.
Hazlitt Wood
Hazlitt Wood is home to the Hazlitt Wood Pond, which may be found in a secluded area of the forest.
Hazlitt Wood Pond
Hazlitt Wood Pond is located in a secluded area of Hazlitt Wood.
Heaton Park Tramway
Heaton Park Tramway has classic trams from the early 20th century.
Heaton Hall
Heaton Hall is a mansion in Heaton Park that has been here since the Middle Ages.
Museum of Manchester
The Manchester Museum has 4.5 million artifacts from all over the globe.
beermoth
Beermoth hosts frequent tastings of their whole selection of beers.
Fringe
Fringe focuses on importing wine and beer from Europe.
Hope
Hope has its own micro Brewery in the basement and serves beers and Ales from all over the globe.
Chetham's Library
Chetham's Library is the oldest public library in England, in continuous use since 1653, and famous as the meeting place of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, also known as the Hidden Gem, features fine Victorian carvings, a marble High altar, and expressionist-style Stations of the Cross.
Manchester Central Library
A perfect example of modernist architecture. The library features a spacious and elegant main reading room with high ceilings and ornate details.
Portico Library
Houses the literary collection of Dalton and Jewel, founders of the Manchester literary and philosophical Society.
Market Hall
The location of Saint Mary's Catholic Church.
Saint John's Chapel
The Chapel of the Manchester regiment.
Castlefield art gallery
An art gallery with exhibitions of Contemporary Art.
Bridgewater Hall
Home to the Halley Orchestra and first class concerts.
Castlefield bowl
Hosts regular pop and classical concerts and is also worth a visit.
Home Manchester
Manchester's International Center for contemporary Visual Arts and independent film located at 70 Oxford Street the venue is noted for its regular performances of everything from musicals to comedies.
Wash House
A hip speakeasy bar disguised as a laundromat that requires reservations.
Cheatham's Library
The oldest free public library in the English-speaking world, but is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
This and That Indian Cafe
A popular and unassuming Indian cafe known for its rice and three curries that rotate throughout the week.
ALL
A building since 1858 that used to be part of the Smithfield Market. Now it offers everything from coffee to pizza.
Honest Crust
Pizza place in the ALL building with spicy pizza
St Ann’s Church
A calm and beautiful church that has stood since 1712, featuring stained glass and a peaceful interior.
St Ann’s Square
A quiet square with a fountain and a statue of Richard Cobden.
Printworks
Manchester's entertainment hub, formerly a newspaper press complex, now housing cinemas, restaurants, and a Hard Rock Cafe.
Victoria Station
A railway station that has been here since the 1840s, once a busy rail hub, now updated but retaining its original tiled map.
New Islington Marina
A marina next to Ancoats, featuring boats, new apartments, and canals, transformed from old industrial land.
The Old Wellington Pub
One of the oldest buildings in Manchester, dating back to 1552, serving classic pub fare including pies.
Refuge
Located inside the old Palace Hotel, known for its glazed terracotta tiles and high Victorian style.
Alan Turing tribute
A tribute to Alan Turing, a pioneer of computing who spent his final years in Manchester, located near Canal Street.
First Street
An area with cleaner lines, coffee, and culture, contrasting with the old industrial vibe of Manchester.
Albert Hall
Originally a Wesleyan Chapel built in 1908, now a live music venue with original stained glass windows.
St. Peter's Square
Well known for the beautiful buildings including the Manchester Central Library.
Castlefield Viaduct
A late 19th-century steel structure which is now a green sky park in the heart of Manchester.
Manchester Gay Villiage
Located around Canal Street, it's a spot for everyone who loves good night life, great food and a good dose of glitter.
The John Rylands Library
A magnificent example of neo-Gothic architecture, its impressive collection includes rare books and manuscripts, including one of the earliest printed copies of the Gutenberg Bible.
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
A historic hotel featuring a grand clock tower, elaborate interiors, a winter garden, and the Refuge dining room with a glamorous Manchester art piece.
Canal Street Gay Bars
A vibrant neighborhood known as the UK's gay capital, featuring numerous gay bars with outdoor seating and drag shows.
Royal Exchange Theatre
A theater located in the city's famous cotton exchange, known for having the largest in-round theater in the UK.
Hawksmoor
A popular British restaurant concept where one can indulge in the UK's ever so famous Sunday roast.
Hyatt Regency Manchester
A hotel located in the heart of the University of Manchester area, offering long-term accommodation options.
The Graduate Bar
The cocktail lounge in the Hyatt Regency Manchester, paying homage to its location near the university.
Laurette restaurant
The signature dining room at the Hyatt Regency Manchester, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a global influence.
Kemp Clock Tower Hotel
A historic hotel featuring a grand clock tower, elaborate interiors, a winter garden, and the Refuge dining room with a glamorous Manchester art piece.
Via
A huge complex with several different spaces, where you can have a seat, hang out at a dance floor, and listen to drag queens perform.
New York
A fun bar famous for its drag shows.
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport is a major international hub serving the North West of England. It's a gateway to countless destinations and a vital part of the region's connectivity.
INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester
Located in the vibrant First Street area, INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester offers stylish accommodation with a focus on comfort and modern amenities. It's perfectly positioned for exploring the city's attractions and entertainment.
Stretford
A diverse suburban town just south of Manchester city centre, Stretford offers a mix of residential areas, shopping, and green spaces. It's known for its local markets and community feel.
Sale
Sale is a bustling market town located on the Bridgewater Canal, offering a pleasant mix of urban amenities and waterside charm. It boasts a well-regarded arts centre and a lively town centre.
Chorlton
Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a vibrant and bohemian suburb known for its independent shops, diverse eateries, and lively atmosphere. It's a popular spot for its green spaces, including Chorlton Ees and Longford Park.
The Principal Manchester
A very comfortable hotel in the heart of Manchester.
The Bay Horse Tavern
A British pub serving traditional meals.
John Ryland Library
A library with architecture reminiscent of Hogwarts, a must-see for Harry Potter fans.
Fred Aldous
A place where you can visit a photobooth.
Junkyard golf
A unique take on mini golf.
School for Scandal
A place for a romantic dinner.
Old Trafford stadium
Home to the legendary Manchester United Football Club, offering guided tours of the locker rooms, players tunnel and pitchside areas, along with a museum showcasing the club's history.