Guidebook for Manchester
Arts & Culture
It's free and the exhibits are varied. Great for nature/animal lovers.
143 locals recommend
The Manchester Museum
Oxford RoadIt's free and the exhibits are varied. Great for nature/animal lovers.
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadIn my opinion, the best free museum in Manchester.
This is where you have the history of English football converging in one place.
174 locals recommend
National Football Museum
Todd StreetThis is where you have the history of English football converging in one place.
Essentials
HUGE hypermart to stock up on daily necessities. Cheaper alternative to most privately run convenient stores.
43 locals recommend
Asda Hulme Superstore
100 Princess RdHUGE hypermart to stock up on daily necessities. Cheaper alternative to most privately run convenient stores.
Food Scene
One of the best places for Afternoon Tea. My favourite because it's quaintly decorated in vintage Alice in Wonderland theme.
25 locals recommend
Richmond Tea Rooms
46 Sackville StOne of the best places for Afternoon Tea. My favourite because it's quaintly decorated in vintage Alice in Wonderland theme.
A little out of the way but if you like a good brunch, this is the place to go.
11 locals recommend
Thyme Out Food Co
147 Nell LnA little out of the way but if you like a good brunch, this is the place to go.
Tiny hole in the wall cafe that serves amazing chocolate products. What's not to like when you have a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day?
Cocoa-Cabana
168 Burton RdTiny hole in the wall cafe that serves amazing chocolate products. What's not to like when you have a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day?
Saigon Lotus
146 Oldham RdAffordable and authentic Vietnamese food. Just.... wonderful.
A wide variety of cakes/desserts available here and they are huge!
10 locals recommend
Teacup on Thomas Street
A wide variety of cakes/desserts available here and they are huge!
Sightseeing
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayThe Mecca for Man Utd fans. Why not, right?
Beautiful place to take a stroll by the canal on a good day. There are many restaurants dotted along the route too!
6 locals recommend
Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
Duke StreetBeautiful place to take a stroll by the canal on a good day. There are many restaurants dotted along the route too!
Etihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadHome of Manchester City FC. Need I say more?
Out of the hustle and bustle of the city. It's a wonderful village to explore with many food options and interesting stores available.
Didsbury Village station
Out of the hustle and bustle of the city. It's a wonderful village to explore with many food options and interesting stores available.
Everything Else
For the climbing enthusiasts, why not strike 'Climbing in a Cathedral' off your list?
7 locals recommend
Manchester Climbing Centre
Bennett StreetFor the climbing enthusiasts, why not strike 'Climbing in a Cathedral' off your list?
Shopping
The largest mall in the vicinity where you have all your favourite brands under one root. It's near Old Trafford Stadium too.
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
The largest mall in the vicinity where you have all your favourite brands under one root. It's near Old Trafford Stadium too.
The main mall in the city. Wander around the area and you'll find many familiar brands.
183 locals recommend
Manchester Arndale
The main mall in the city. Wander around the area and you'll find many familiar brands.
Traditional outdoor market where you can find almost anything under the sun. Definitely a good break from the brick and mortar shops. Check online for its opening times though.
10 locals recommend
Longsight Market
Dickenson RoadTraditional outdoor market where you can find almost anything under the sun. Definitely a good break from the brick and mortar shops. Check online for its opening times though.