A city of music, football and top-class shopping, Manchester is seen by many as the North of England's capital. As well as a thriving music scene, popular shopping centres and the world-famous Manchester United soccer club, Manchester is also home to many free museums and art galleries. While here make sure to check out the Manchester Art Gallery, the Manchester Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry. Other notable attractions include Manchester Cathedral and the towering Manchester Wheel in Exchange Square. Throughout the city you'll find a large number of bars and restaurants catering to both locals and visitors. Manchester is a great city for just strolling around, with many attractions reachable on foot. From the Northern Quarter to the Salford Quays, you'll find something for everyone in this diverse and popular city.
Manchester Weather
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Reviews of Manchester from boo.com
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anonymous says:
“ Manchester was an amazing city, very clean and friendly - very safe for women, gay friendly and light hearted. For those bad comments re there were no 'parties' to go to after 3pm - how weird your asking strangers where parties are at that time?!!
Posted: on Jan 21, 2010 |
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niemiec2003 says:
“ Manchester isn`t great place for tourists,i have to say. quite small and dirty. i would recommend Science museum and shopping during the day and i think everyone can find right place for partying during the night. the thing i did not like the most was... bunch of drunken english teens(i like… more
Posted: on Feb 22, 2008 |
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leenica says:
“ This place might be fun if you wanted to stay out all night partying, but for normal touristy activities, it doesn\'t have much to offer. It\'s really industrial, and it\'s an ugly city. I don\'t think it\'s worth visiting.
Posted: on Dec 9, 2007 |
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Best things to do in Manchester
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Trafford Centre- What?
- Shopping centre.
- Where?
- 20/25 mins from city centre.
- Anything else?
- This shopping centre is home to over 230 different stores including a selection of high street names and designer brands. There's also a large food court.
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boo rating 80%
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Affleck's- What?
- Alternative shopping centre.
- Where?
- Short walk from the city centre.
- Anything else?
- Set over 4 floors, this alternative shopping stalwart is hugely popular. Independent traders set up their stalls throughout the building and offer everything from jewellery to army surplus gear.
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boo rating 100%
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The Lowry- What?
- Theatre, gallery and studios in the regenerated docklands.
- Anything else?
- The Lowry is architecturally amazing and adds to its docklands surrounds. It houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts. It also showcases the works of painter LS Lowry.
Upcoming events in Manchester
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Mar 25
50 Cent
- When: Mar 25, 2010 (Thursday)
- Where: Manchester Evening News Arena
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Apr 9
Whitney Houston
- Price: 50.00
- When: Apr 9, 2010 (Friday)
- Where: Manchester Evening News Arena
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Mar 25
50 Cent - Seated
- Price: 32.50
- When: Mar 25, 2010 (Thursday)
- Where: Manchester Evening News Arena
- What: 50 Cent - Seated find out more
Recommended Hotels
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Novotel Manchester Centre(3 star hotel)- What?
- Modern standard 3 star hotel.
- Where?
- Centrally located 3 minutes walk from the business district.
- Anything else?
- The hotel offers extensive business facilities including meeting rooms & in room internet access. There is a bar & a restaurant on site; guests can also enjoy 24 hour room service. Services are complete with a fitness room & sauna on site.
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Radisson Edwardian Hotel Manchester(5 star hotel)- Built on the site of the historic Free Trade Hall, the hotel has been designed to meet the needs of both the leisure and business guests with 263 king sized bedrooms, 18 conference rooms, a ...
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Trafford Hall Hotel(3 star hotel)- What?
- Hotel housed in a Victorian building.
- Where?
- Located close to Old Trafford stadium.
- Anything else?
- The hotel features a bar & a restaurant. Guestrooms are complete with cable television & a direct dial telephone. Reception is available 24 hours a day.
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Top Restaurants
Top bars
| Revolution | 80% | |
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| Trof | 100% | |
| The Athenaeum | 60% | |
| Lammars Bar | ||
| Odd Bar | ||
| Yates's | 80% | |
| The Northern | ||
| The Old Nags Head | ||
| Walrus Manchester | ||
| Keko Moku | 100% |
