Attractions and things to do
Manchester has a range of exciting activities and things to do and see. I have listed some of the most popular things that people like to do and see around Manchester below.
`Shopping
Manchester Arndale
Manchester Arndale is the main shopping centre in central Manchester. It has many shops and also has a market inside it.
Manchester ArndaleTrafford Centre
Trafford Centre is a shopping centre based in South Manchester quite close to the Old Trafford Football stadium. The centre is even bigger than the Arndale and it features a big food court as well as lots of shops. Also has a cinema, bowling and Mini Golf.
Trafford CentreQuayside, Media City
The Quayside at Media City which used to be called 'The Lowry Outlet Mall' is based in Salford quays. This shopping centre is the smallest of the three.
QuaysideMuseums and Art galleries
Manchester Museum
The Manchester Museum is located in the Manchester University area on Oxford Road and part of the university. It has a lot of exhibitions there to see.
Manchester MuseumScience and Industry Museum
The Museum of Science and Industry is situated in Castlefield, just over Deansgate, and has all sorts of exhibitions to see here on transport and cotton. There is also a steam railway you can go on, there is a flight simulator ride, and also various talks given.
Science and Industry MuseumImperial War Museum North
The Imperial War Museum North is one of a few groups of these war museums across the country. It is all about the history of the war. It is situated in Salford Quays.
Imperial War Museum NorthNational Football Museum
This museum is based in the Urbis, just a 3-minute walk from Manchester Victoria station and the Printworks, and also a 5-minute walk from Manchester Arndale. A perfect museum to go to if you are a football lover.
National Football MuseumPeople's History Museum
This museum is all about the history of Britain, the current and future about Britain, and about democracy. It is located in Spinningfields.
People's History MuseumManchester Art Gallery
The Manchester Art Gallery is in central Manchester, roughly a 5-minute walk from Picadilly Gardens. Has lots of different exhibitions and portraits in the gallery. Perfect for art lovers.
Manchester Art GalleryOther fun things to do
Breakout Escape Rooms
A perfect attraction for puzzle lovers! You have locked in a room for 60-minutes in a team and have to solve lots of puzzles and you have to escape within that set time. There are plenty of different rooms to choose between. There is a more than one different location for Breakout escape rooms in Manchester, one located near Manchester Town Hall, and one near Picadilly Gardens.
Breakout Escape RoomsChill Factore
This attraction is perfect for skiing and snowboarding lovers. It is an indoor attraction based near to the Trafford Centre.
Chill FactoreMini Golf and Bowling at the Trafford Centre
Please see info above on Trafford Centre website.
Sport
Old Trafford Football Stadium
A football stadium where Manchester United are based in South Manchester. There is also a museum based here at Old Trafford.
Old Trafford Football StadiumEmirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground
This cricket ground based in Trafford but in a separate location to the Football Stadium.
Emirates Old Trafford Cricket GroundEtihad Stadium
A football stadium located in East Manchester where Manchester City are based.
Etihad StadiumParks
Whitworth Park
A park based near Manchester's famous curry mile in Rusholme, South Manchester, and close to the universities. This park features a gallery too called the Whitworth Gallery.
Whitworth Park Whitworth Art GalleryPlatt Fields Park
This large park based in Fallowfield, South Manchester, where lots of students like to hang out in the summer.
Platt Fields ParkAlexandra Park
This park based in Whalley Range, in South Manchester and has a beautiful lake.
Alexandra ParkFletcher Moss Park
Based in Didsbury, South Manchester, this park is a perfect walking place to go to.
Fletcher Moss Park and GardensHeaton Park
A very large park based a bit further away from the city centre in North Manchester. Easily accessibly by tram.
Heaton ParkOther buildings to see
Central Library
A famous library in the centre of Manchester based in St Peter's Square.
Central LibraryManchester Town Hall
A victorian building based in central manchester and situated right next to where the Central Library.
Manchester Town HallManchester Cathedral
A famous Cathedral based in Manchester which is a few minutes walk from Manchester Victoria station and the Manchester Arndale. There are lots of events, services and cocnerts that take place here.
Manchester Cathedral