Top Things to Do in Manchester
Things to Do in Manchester
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Top Attractions in Manchester
Science Museums • Children's Museums
Speciality Museums • Children's Museums
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Libraries
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What travellers are saying
- anteallachleicesterLeicester, UK763 contributionsWhat an amazing place!!! Who would have thought a library would be such an interesting place to spend a few hours?
Fabulous architecture inside and some great display cabinets of treasures. We even got a demonstration of an old printing press.
A must see.Written 31 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cath SOcean Grove, Australia16 contributionsMy Dad and I visited the Etihad stadium on Thursday 25 May, I am visiting from Australia. Our tour guide was Roger and he was absolutely magnificent. The passion energy and humour that Roger put into the tour was just brilliant. Would highly recommend this tour. Really excellent venue.Written 30 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- anteallachleicesterLeicester, UK763 contributionsSuch an interesting place to visit. Lots of different types of displays covering lots of different topics. Plenty for both children and adults alike.Written 31 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas J7 contributionsBrilliant day out with my 3 year old plenty to keep minds both young & old engaged. Lots of interactive quiz/trivia games, memorabilia and artwork. 2nd floor full of challenging football games and penalty shootout was brilliant, £2 a go but good fun. Entry fee was £13 but lasts a year, cracking value would highly recommendWritten 19 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cheryl B3 contributionsThis place is so interesting and there is loads to see and do here and the things I enjoyed the most were dressing up,the votes for women and walking around the co op shop as it used to be and there is a on site gift shop which I purchased a couple of things and I managed to take plenty of pictures too it’s a must see place for people of all ages and I will visit again in the future.Thankyou.Written 22 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain10,730 contributionsManchester Art Gallery is the main one in the city, in the center of England. It is a paintings art museum, but you can also see some sculptures and drawings. Enter is free. I came here the last evening, I was in England and I could see all the museum. Really it was a very good idea. Here you can see artworks from 17th Century to nowadays, especially by England artists, and also by European artists. Very nice museum and philosophy (it is a museum of people for people, so it is always free).Written 31 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- anteallachleicesterLeicester, UK763 contributionsWe were very surprised how enjoyable a visit we had here. We never expected live creatures to be in a museum - the best bit for us was seeing the poisonous frogs and the chameleons.
Every room was so interesting and beautifully laid out. It was not surprising we spent a good couple of hours there.Written 31 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Cheryl B3 contributionsWow what an interesting museum and the volunteers that are keeping it running have all worked in the police force and there is so much to look at and the story’s from the volunteers are interesting and definitely made my day so much more enjoyable and your allowed to take pictures so I made the most of that and there is an on site shop too which I bought a few things from.I had such an enjoyable couple of hours here.I will return in the future and Thankyou.Written 23 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lde457205 contributionsWe were here just after the Queen died so there was a book of condolence set up and probably more people around than there would usually be. It had a lovely feel to it. The memorial chapel is lovely and there are all sorts of quirky things in the building and as part of the building if you look closely.Written 23 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- paulac32Manchester, UK257 contributionsExcellent free exhibition of music photography from Jill Furmanovsky on the first floor near the reading room. Definitely worth a visit if you're interested in either music or photography.Written 22 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Al. WBroadwell, UK10 contributionsBeautiful place!! Completely not what I expected. Love theatre and was not disappointed. Looking forward to making it here again soon.Written 15 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Caroline B3 contributionsWent to see Duran Duran and they were great, the crowd was all singing along and it was a fantastic atmosphere.
Shame about the price of drinks and food……… so expensive felt a bit ripped off as you are stuck there, so they have you…….
Getting to and from is a major pain…. Needs sorting.Written 9 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - iamfaceCardiff, UK1,396 contributionsbusy place but very good feeling and drink also reasonable. i visited that at sunny noon time. quite enjoyableWritten 11 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EllebeeSouthport, UK1,096 contributionsLovely old theatre with good seats albeit a bit narrow . It’s always difficult when you’re short and someone tall sits in front of you but being an aisle seat helps. Find it irksome that you can take a bottle of water without cap into theatre but not a can of vodka and coke that they sell you!Written 6 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 708mia68Brisbane, Australia36 contributionsGin tour was great - 5 samples of Gin for the tasting and the signature Gin as a welcome.
Guide was knowledgeable and funny and the 45 min tour was over.
You get 10% off food and drink afterwards and also purchases- let’s just say we didn’t leave empty handed.
Definitely recommend-will also book into the Gin making class next timeWritten 16 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester
- The top attractions to visit in Manchester are:
- Etihad Stadium
- The John Rylands Library
- Science and Industry Museum
- Manchester Museum
- National Football Museum
- The best outdoor activities in Manchester according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Head Over Heels
- Play Factore
- Fletcher Moss Park & Botanical Gardens
- Heaton Park
- Manchester Ship Canal
- The best day trips from Manchester according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Incl. Admission
- Full-Day North Wales Sightseeing Adventure from Manchester
- Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
- Peak District & Poole’s Cavern from Manchester Includes Admission
- Private Manchester Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
- The most popular things to do in Manchester with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Virtual Hideout Manchester
- Immersive Gamebox - Manchester Arndale
- The Archertype
- Parthian Climbing
- Head Over Heels
Manchester Attractions Information
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