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Think you know Manchester? Think again. Man United and the Theatre of Dreams are just one part of the city with a legendary live music scene, excellent shopping and hundreds of welcoming bars and restaurants for nights out with friends. It’s easier than ever to get here too: book online for the best deals on places to stay, and find out how to get more out of Manchester…

2008 - Year of World Sport in Manchester

2008 - Year of World Sport in Manchester

Get ready to experience the drama and tension of world championship sport at its most exhilarating…

From haute couture to high street

From haute couture to high street

Think Manchester is just about football? Think again. Manchester is one of the UK’s best cities for shopping. If you’re a label-lover, bargain-hunter or looking for that special one-off, Manchester has it all.

Manchester Events and Entertainment

Manchester Events and Entertainment

Buzzing with life by day, Manchester is livelier still by night. Dancing, music, events, comedy – Manchester’s appetite for life will feel like a home from home. There’s always something going on. What’s your pleasure?

City Attractions

City Attractions

As the world’s first industrial city, Manchester and its people helped to shape the modern world. Whether industrial heritage, sporting glory or contemporary creativity, Manchester is a window on the world…

International Cuisine

International Cuisine

You can eat your way around the world in Manchester, sampling everything from Armenian to Australian to African. There are the sights and smells of Chinatown and Rusholme’s Curry Mile, upmarket and traditional takes on Italian, Spanish and French, and a host of international restaurants offering gourmet global fare…


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