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Manchester

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Capital of the North

Unofficially dubbed the Capital of the North, Manchester is known for its influence on industry and music, as well as its world-renowned connection to sports. Also called Second City, this young, cutting-edge city is often seen as London's more manageable and friendlier younger sibling, with its multitude of laid-back shopping, cultural, and entertainment facilities. Though it once had a negative reputation dating back to its industrial past, the city now has a vibrant air, attracting thousands of permanent settlers each year, and drawing millions of tourists who use it as a base to explore northern England and North Wales. To personalize your trip to Manchester, create itinerary details specific to you using our United Kingdom tour planner.
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Science and Industry Museum
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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The City of Manchester Distillery
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Manchester Ghost Walk
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Manchester Art Gallery
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Manchester

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National Railway Museum
York
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Alton Towers Theme Park
Alton
3.4
Duration: 8 hours
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York Minster
York
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Liverpool
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Manchester

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Manchester Town Hall
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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National Football Museum
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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Manchester Cathedral
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
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The Manchester Museum
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Manchester

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Manchester Jewish Museum
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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Clayton Hall Museum
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Greater Manchester Police Museum
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Whitworth Art Gallery
3.6
Duration: 2 hours

Shopping in Manchester

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Barbeerian
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Spinningfields
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Vertical Chill Ice Wall
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Manchester Craft and Design Centre
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Historic Sites in Manchester

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Saint Mary's the Hidden Gem
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Victoria Baths
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Manchester Buddhist Centre
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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St. Ann's Church
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

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Sackville Gardens
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
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Chester Zoo
Chester
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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York Castle Museum
York
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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York City Walls
York
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Places to visit with Manchester

London BEST FOR: Art Museum, Observation Deck, Performance
Bath BEST FOR: History Museum, Spa, Religious Site
York BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, History Museum, Architectural Building
Durham BEST FOR: Church, Garden, Castle
Cirencester BEST FOR: Outdoor Activity, Specialty Museum, Religious Site
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