Manchester has an abundance of things to see and do as well as some fantastic bars, restaurants and not forgetting shopping! Here's our guide to what's happening in Manchester...
Events
Manchester has two arenas - The AO arena in the City Centre and the Co-op Live arena located in East Manchester near the Etihad Stadium. There is also the Bridgewater Hall and The Lowry for classical concerts and shows
https://www.ao-arena.com/events
https://www.cooplive.com/events
https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/
For a more 'gig' vibe. Check out these places
https://www.escapetofreightisland.com/
Football Stadiums
Of course Manchester is famous for it's football! Whether your red or blue why not book a stadium tour and see if you can meet a player!
Fun Activities
Here are our top picks...
The Crystal Maze Experience
Remember the TV show the Crystal Maze or am I just showing my age? This is a fun experience for adults and older children to solve puzzles in themed zones and rooms in an allotted time.
Escape Rooms
https://breakoutmanchester.com/
Choice of 19 different escape rooms
The Cube
https://www.urbanplayground.co.uk/
Have a go at playing the hit TV game show for yourself!
Alcotraz - Prison Cocktail Bar
https://www.alcotraz.co.uk/locations/manchester/
A fantastic theatrical experience
Comedy Club
Have a laugh at Manchester's famous comedy club
Fun darts
https://flightclubdarts.com/location-king-street
Go Karting
https://www.team-sport.co.uk/go-kart-tracks/manchester-victoria
A fun indoor experience
Axe Throwing
Crazy Golf
https://www.junkyardgolfclub.co.uk
Relaxed Activities
River Cruises
https://www.manchesterrivercruises.com/
Museums & Library
https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/
https://www.museum.manchester.ac.uk/
https://nationalfootballmuseum.com/
https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/
Coronation Street
https://www.coronationstreetexperience.co.uk/
Parks
https://www.manchester.gov.uk/heatonpark
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Shopping
There are two big shopping centres in Manchester, the Arndale Centre located in the city centre and The Trafford Centre located to the West of central Manchester.
Bars and Restaurants
You are spoilt for choice in Manchester. There are an array of watering holes and eating places to suit all budgets and palettes. Here are some of our best picks:-
Restaurants
The Ivy
20 Stories
Tattu
Browns Manchester
The Blues Kitchen
Mackie Mayor
Albert's Schloss
Dukes 92
Australasia
Six by Nico
Northern Soul
Peaky Blinders
Corn Exchange
Printworks
Bars
The Alchemist
Revolution de Cuba
The Northern Monkey
Freight Island
Dirty Martini
The Lawn Club
Dukes 92
Via
Foundry Project
Public Transport
Manchester has a great transport network including trams and busses. For more information please visit https://tfgm.com/ where you can plan your journey and get ticket prices. Alternatively you can download the app 'Bee Network'.
Taxis and Ubers are readily available in Manchester.
The two main train stations are Piccadilly and Victoria.
From the Airport
Trains from the airport to Piccadilly operate frequently (approximately every half an hour). The journey takes about 15 minutes. From there you can get a tram to your destination. For information on train times please visit https://www.thetrainline.com/
Below is a map of the tram network
