Manchester Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Manchester

St. Peter\'s Square featuring a square or plaza, a city and railway items

Manchester Art Gallery featuring interior views and art as well as an individual female

Manchester City Hall which includes heritage architecture and interior views

Manchester City Hall showing heritage architecture and interior views

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Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

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SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium

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What to do in Manchester

Popular places to visit

Old Trafford

Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.

Trafford Centre

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Heaton Park

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Heaton Park, a popular green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.

Etihad Stadium

Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Deansgate

During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

AO Arena

Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

University of Manchester

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Manchester during your travels in Manchester. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Piccadilly Gardens

Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub.

Canal Street

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Areas of Manchester

Albert Square featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city

Manchester City Centre

4/5(2,171 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city.

Old Trafford

Travellers choose Old Trafford for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Trafford Bar Tram Stop or Old Trafford Tram Stop and check out top sights like Old Trafford.

Northern Quarter

4/5(353 area reviews)

Taste craft beers and stroll down the lively streets of this alternative district, noticing the vinyl record stores, street art and indie fashion boutiques.

Piccadilly

If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.

Imperial War Museum North which includes interior views

Trafford Park

While you're in Trafford Park, take in top sights like Trafford Centre or Old Trafford, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parkway Tram Stop or Village Tram Stop.