Manchester

Manchester is a metropolitan Borough of Greater Manchester and a city located in the North West of England, with the city holding the 5th largest population of any British city. Once the industrial powerhouse of the world, Manchester now sits as an important cultural and entertainment cornerstone for the UK.

Entertainment

Manchester is host to the Manchester arena, also known as the AO arena, where a wide range of shows. From standup comedy to musical artists, you’ll find a range of established artists in the industries, and new generations of stars filling the floors. This is the venue that has hosted countless acts that have gone on to become legends in their field and as one of the largest venues in the UK, it simply makes sense to visit your favorite acts here.

Manchester also has three large performance venues, The Manchester Opera house, the Palace theatre, and The Royal Exchange. Choose from a range of Musicals, Plays, Ballets, and Comedies both New and Exciting, or Classic and well established. A wide range of shows of the performing arts, from throughout the decades and centuries, can be found at these venues.

There are also smaller venues, hosting more niche and experimental shows, or venues that dedicate themselves to hosting one form of the arts. The most recent of these, HOME, has two theatre spaces, five cinemas, and an art exhibition space for facilitating a range of smaller independent productions. Manchester city rewards those who want to discover new and interesting shows, by providing more than plenty of paces to explore and find incredible productions.

Manchester also is home to a range of museums, letting people learn about the past, present, and future of both the city of Manchester, the United Kingdom, and the people who have made it what it is today. Whether it's the Museum of Science and Industry, The People’s History Museum, or the National Football Museum. There are plenty of places to build intrigue and wonder in the young and old, whether it’s a solo day trip or a family weekend away.

There's also a selection of galleries, featuring many unique art exhibits. The Whitworth gallery acts as a link between the Manchester University and the people of Manchester to come and coalesce around exhibitions which aim to enact and inspire social change. There’s also the Manchester Art Gallery, which features fresh exhibitions throughout the year that aim to inform people about how our lives used to be, and how our lives are changing.

Food

Borrowing from Manchester's diverse population, the food culture of the city incorporates many different culinary styles and dishes, including Caribbean street food, Japanese ramen, Bombay omelets, as well as traditional pub staples. You're more than likely to find something worthy of becoming a new favorite.

Transport

Manchester is accessible by rail, with Manchester Piccadilly acting as the main station for the city and bringing commuters out into the center of the city. Only a walk away from many attractions, including the Manchester Arndale and Manchester Art gallery.

The city is also served by Manchester Metrolink, a light rail system aiding both the people of Manchester and the visitors in getting around and exploring the city. The Manchester Metrolink now features a line directly to the Trafford center, allowing for visitors to search much further before resorting to busses and taxis.