Your flight to Manchester brings you to England’s great northern city, which grew to prominence in the industrious Victorian era. Experience the city’s recent transformations at Urbis, a celebration of Manchester's urban culture, and see modern architecture alongside the old in the Millennium Quarter.
Explore Manchester’s origins at the Roman fortress in Castlefield and discover countless masterpieces at the Manchester Art Gallery. Immerse yourself in local culture at The People's History Museum, dedicated to the lives of working people in the city.
For a relaxing retreat from the city Heaton Park has 600 acres to wander through or pack a picnic and take the tram to pretty Heaton Hall. Venture further afield from Manchester and follow the 30-mile Irwell Sculpture Trail, stretching from The Quays to the Pennine Moors.
The people of Manchester enjoy a huge range of international cuisine. The city is famed for its Curry Mile and there’s great dim sum in Chinatown. Traditional pubs also offer quality food, make sure you try local speciality Lancashire Hot Pot and join locals for a pint of Manchester’s finest creamy ale, Boddingtons. |