All the best things to see and do in Manchester
Manchester Cathedral is Medieval in origin and is located on Victoria Street in central Manchester. Although constructed over a period of 600 years, its main architectural style is Perpendicular Gothic, with tall windows and flat fan-vaulted ceilings. The interior of the church contains many pieces of period art, notably the medieval woodcarvings of the Ripon Carvers. It is one of the Grade I listed buildings in Manchester.
Manchester’s Chinatown is the second largest Chinatown in the United Kingdom and the third largest in Europe. It is located in east central Manchester, spread out over streets in the city centre. It has an archway, situated on Faulkner street, once the largest in Europe, which was completed in 1987. It not only contains many Chinese Restaurants, but Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean and other Pan-Asian restaurants, shops, bakeries and supermarkets, most of which have their main trading times on Sunday mornings
Manchester has a wealth of shopping outlets offering the ultimate retail therapy experience! From large department stores to independent boutique shops, high end fashion to value for money purchases Manchester caters for every shopper!
Manchester has a wealth of shopping outlets offering the ultimate retail therapy experience! From large department stores to independent boutique shops, high end fashion to value for money purchases Manchester caters for every shopper!
The area is conveniently served by one of the city’s major public transport interchanges where shoppers can catch buses and trams, many of which link into a second interchange at Piccadilly Station.
Tens of thousands eager shoppers flock to the Arndale every day to take advantage of its 240 stores – making it Europe’s largest city centre shopping mall!
The Mall has benefitted from recent extensive refurbishment and re-development and is now regarded as the glittering jewel in Manchester’s shopping crown, offering the latest fashion, footwear, accessories, music and entertainment. for more information visit www.manchesterarndale.com
The epitome of intensive regeneration and prosperity Salford Quays stands proud on the shores of Manchester’s historic ship canal. Alongside the impressive Imperial War Museum North and Lowry arts centre is the Lowry outlet – a shopping centre that offers fantastic discounts on big name brands. For more information visit www.lowryoutletmall.com
Located just a short bus, car or tram journey from Manchester The Trafford Centre is a unique shopping arena that provides an unforgettable retail experience. Shopping, Shows, Concerts, Dining and a wide range of entertainment are all included in the vast and impressive complex.
It really is true to say that a trip to the Trafford Centre is a fun filled, family friendly day out where “retail therapy” takes on a whole new meaning! For more information visit www.traffordcentre.co.uk
Synonymous with upmarket fashion, King Street is a haven for the fashion connoisseur. Beginning with Vivienne Westwood’s flagship Manchester store at the top of the street, there’s a wide selection of banks, boutiques and bars which extend all the way down the sloping street towards Deansgate and the Department Store, House of Fraser.
Renowned as a centre of sporting excellence, Manchester is recognised throughout the world as the home of football. With so many sports to choose from, there is always something to look forward to in Manchester – whether as a participant or a spectator.
Manchester United
Old Trafford needs little introduction - popularly knows as “The Theatre of Dreams” it is home to Premier League Champions Manchester United Football Club. The famous stadium seats 76, 212 supporters and guarantees a memorable 90 minutes of action!
Manchester Velodrome
Mancheste Velodrome is the National Cycling Centre located at Sportcity (just behind Asda Wal-Mart). The centre is the proud home of the multi-medal winning Team GB Olympic track cycling team as well as the headquarters of British Cycling. Regarded as one of the finest sporting facilities of its kind in the world, the Manchester Velodrome has developed a reputation for excellence which serves not just the elite athletes, but is open and accessible to the local community.
Manchester National Squash Centre
Manchester National Squash Centre is one of the great sporting legacies of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, located in the heart of the Sportcity complex (you can find us behind The City of Manchester Stadium - Gate 13), undoubtedly one of the premier squash facilities in the world.
