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Coordinates
  • Latitude: 53.480712
  • Longitude: -2.234376

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Introduction

Manchester

Manchester

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Nowhere in England is the contrast of Victorian Industrial past and affluent modern present clearer than in Manchester. Cotton mills and canals sit alongside the shiny complexes of multinational business and flash new restaurants and bars.

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Neighbourhoods

  • Central Manchester
  • The Quays
  • Salford

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Sights and Activities

  • The Lowry Centre - intriguing complex containing a collection of Lowry's paintings as well as two theatres.
  • Manchester Town Hall - the most imposing town hall in Britain.
  • Old Trafford - home of Manchester United.
  • The city centre World Heritage area covering the cotton mills and canals.

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Events and Festivals

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Weather

As with anywhere in Northern England, don't be surprised if there's a little rain.

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Getting There

By Plane

Manchester Airport (MAN) is well served, including many intercontinental routes.

By Train

Direct trains to pretty much anywhere in the country.

By Car

By Bus

Direct services to London and other destinations with National Express and Megabus

By Boat

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Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

Manchester Piccadilly is the main station, with regular links to Manchester Airport. Manchester Victoria is the second biggest station, serving mainly local routes.

The Metrolink, the light rail system in Manchester, runs from Bury in the North right through to Altrincham in the South, passing through the city centre and Manchester Piccadilly. There is also a line running to Eccles from the city centre. Services on the Bury and Altrincham lines run from around 6am to 12.30am weekdays and to around 1am at weekends.

The free Metroshuttle bus leaves Manchester Piccadilly every few minutes and takes a route through the city centre and past the other major railway stations and tram stops along the way.

By Foot

The city centre is compact enough to access most places on foot.

By Bike

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