Manchester’s Most Popular Visitor Attractions

Manchester is centrally positioned at the heart of Great Britain, making it easily accessible by road, rail, sea and air. Whether you are travelling from within the UK, Europe or further afield, getting to Manchester should be hassle free.





Getting around the city is straightforward. Manchester is a large city but the comprehensive Metrolink tramway makes it easy to navigate.





A product of reinvention over the last decade, Manchester has emerged bigger, brighter and better than ever before. An exciting and vibrant city, there are plenty of new attractions as well as old favourites such as the Grade II listed Corn Exchange and architecturally pleasing Town Hall.





Manchester is well known for its football heritage and visitors to the city can take a trip to Old Trafford, the home ground of football club Manchester United.





Old Trafford is a treat for fans, who can immerse themselves in the culture and history of one of Britain’s most famous football clubs by touring the stadium and visiting the museum located there.

Manchester is also renowned for its musical heritage, being home to a plethora of famous musicians and music moguls. An assortment of well-known names, including the likes of Mica Paris, Art Blakey and Courtney Pine, have played at Band on the Wall, Manchester’s most famous live music venue which is still going strong and is well worth a visit.





Music lovers may also want to check the event schedule for Bridgewater Hall, Manchester's £42 million international concert venue which was opened by the Queen of England in 1996. Catching an event whilst in the city would make for a memorable experience.





For culture lovers, Urbis is a major Mancunian attraction. A triangular shaped glass construction which is a focal point in itself, this museum is an exhibition centre for city life which showcases contemporary art and design and has an intriguing programme of permanent and temporary displays.





If you prefer the Old Masters over contemporary art then head to Manchester Art Gallery, which has previously been named ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ at the Manchester Tourism Awards. The impressive neo-classical building is home to top-class exhibitions.





The most famous Mancunian artist is L.S Lowry whose works are exhibited at the Lowry gallery in Salford Quays, which is fast becoming one of Britain’s forefront arts venues.





The award-winning Museum of Science and Industry is worth a stop and the museum at Manchester University is another prime attraction, housing over six million specimens and objects, including the cast of ‘Stan’, a fossilised Tyrannosaurus Rex.





A trip to the theatre is the perfect way to end a day of sightseeing and The Royal Exchange Theatre is one of the best venues at which to catch a performance.





The choice of Manchester Hotels is varied enough to suit the tightest or most extravagant of budgets, ranging from cheap and cheerful to designer boutique.