Places to visit in Manchester

THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Places to Visit in Manchester

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Top Attractions in Manchester

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Gothic-style library with a tranquil reading room, self-paced tours, and historical exhibits. Noted for its grand stone staircase and Victorian gothic architecture.
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Interactive stadium tour featuring behind-the-scenes access to locker rooms, press areas, and a football museum, with a focus on club history and culture.
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Interactive museum celebrates industrial heritage with textile machinery exhibits and engaging simulations. Ideal for families, includes an Air and Space Hall and historic rail yard.
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Interactive football museum with exhibits on the sport's history, skill games, and rare memorabilia, including World Cup treasures and a three-floor play gallery for all ages.
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Family-friendly museum featuring a diverse range of exhibits from ancient Egyptian mummies to dinosaur skeletons, including a famed T-Rex display and interactive natural history sections.
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Vibrant neighborhood with a lively LGBTQIA+ scene, colourful murals, and numerous bars along the canal. Home to a beloved annual Pride Festival.
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Historic cathedral with striking stained glass windows and 16th-century carvings. Offers a unique atmosphere with impressive organ pipes and a notable choir area for contemplation and reflection.
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Modern arena with comfortable seating and panoramic city views, hosting star-studded concerts and events. Features include the Heineken Sky Lounge and easy access via Victoria Station.
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360-degree seating surrounds the stage for intimate, challenging performances in a historical venue, complete with a unique "in the round" ambiance and a legacy as a textile exchange.
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What travellers are saying

  • VivianiAlbuquerque
    53 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This library is really interesting! The building is beautiful and it is under maintenance and restauration, to be even better! Strongly recommend!
    Written 7 February 2025
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  • Richard T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic tour for my birthday over a valentines weekend trip with my partner. Finally getting to see around the home of the best football club in the world was a special experience made better by Andy W and Dave S - knowledgeable, funny and helpful tour guides. Would recommend to anyone!
    Written 17 February 2025
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  • YellowHammer09
    Manchester, UK56 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a fun family day out even though most of the museum was shut due to ongoing renovations. However this was clearly stated on their website so not a surprise. You need to book a time slot online before going which made entry quicker. We went for a free event that was aimed at getting children into science. Both of our love science so it was definitely worth going. We also visited the COVID-19 exhibition which was very informative and interesting. The staff offering demonstrations and talks were good at including everyone. We spent a long time in the experiment area which was busy but spacious. Having slightly older kids I was able to sit by the window and see both of them exploring and experimenting. We didn’t eat at the museum but they offer a picnic area and there is an on-site cafe. However the museum shop is very expensive!! My two had some money they had been saving to spend at the museum but I had to give them extra and we didn’t buy anything big. It also seemed the only way out was by going through the shop (I might be wrong). Overall a nice few hours spent with a teenager and nearly teenager, they got on with each other and didn’t realise they were learning. So it was a win, win for me.
    Written 5 January 2025
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  • John Speller
    Dagenham, UK810 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The building is designed like a football stand. I was lucky to join a tour, the guide was Craig, who was very friendly and informative. I was amazed at how many historic items there were: Geoff Hurst's 1966 shirt, the ball from the 1930 World Cup Final.On the second floor are interactive displays as well as many video clips. This museum is a must for any football fan, and reasonably priced.
    Written 14 January 2025
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  • EJ
    Manchester, UK30 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Despite being from just outside Manchester, I had no idea this place existed! Amazing collection of historic artefacts, and there’s something for everyone too. The way it’s all laid out makes it more interesting, and they pay a lot of attention to items that may have been acquired in unethical ways, and the respect that those items deserve from us as observers. The vivarium was also fab. Really enjoyed it!
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • alfie c
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    gay and gorgeus! very gay and cute pride gereat place to take kids and parents and school trips. thanks for having us peeps xo
    lots of love love evtryoone
    Written 3 January 2024
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  • Ray S
    Halifax, UK35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A magnificent building
    Our visit made perfect by the friendly guide who offered to show us round, interpreting the stained glass windows and giving insight into so many other aspects of the building
    Many thanks
    Written 14 February 2025
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  • Joe D
    York, UK22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My second visit to this excellent museum. anyone interested in the social and political history of the UK should have this on their list of museums to visit. Free entrance and understated, quiet layout makes a trip here a joy. Very friendly and efficient staff add to the overall experience.
    Written 13 February 2025
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  • Claire A
    14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went to watch Disney on ice, the doors it told you on the tickets to enter were closed which meant walking around for ages, not well signed that you enter via the train station, one in well organised, good seats and no problems. Much better arena than the other new one in the city.
    Written 15 February 2025
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  • Coleman Boston
    London, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The diverse collection of art, from classical to contemporary, kept us engaged for hours. The cozy café was perfect for a break. A fantastic cultural experience for anyone who appreciate creativity and beauty.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • p b
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    great place and very welcoming staff. Went to see Spend Spend Spend which was very good Tickets were not overpriced and view from top tier was ok
    Written 17 December 2024
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  • Chris V
    Bramhall, UK19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Have been to the Palace theatre many times, and the overall experience is consistently good. The Stalls seats we had, on row S provided a great view of the show and the pre-ordered interval drinks process worked really well to save time at the interval. The only improvement, is to provide additional staff on the bars (pre performance), queues at the stalls bar were out of the bar area and into the corridor. Would absolutely recommend turning up around 30 mins ahead of the performance, if you're wishing to purchase items at the bar. Also, as with many theatres, the price for drinks is crazy! But all in all a fantastic evening
    Written 16 September 2024
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