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Guided tour in St Peters Square, Manchester

Discover Manchester

Explore the city with a walking tour

What's on at Manchester Opera House & Palace Theatre

A list of events, shows and theatre productions taking place at the Palace Theatre and Manchester Opera House. From musicals to plays and a host of family entertainment.
Manchester Independents - celebrating Manchester artists
Seven things you can do in Greater Manchester this week (25 – 31 October)
Our top tips for making the most of the week ahead,  with brilliant things to do acrcoss  the whole of Greater Manchester…  For even more ideas, visit our What’s On page.

22 Oct 2021
Halloween in the City

Plenty of Tricks. Plenty More Treats.
What's on at The Lowry
City Break in Manchester

Explore Manchester with a city break and discover hidden treasures, intriguing history, fantastic food, and spectacular architecture.
I'm A Celebrity... Jungle Challenge

An epic adventure awaits as TV favourite, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, brings the ultimate jungle encounter to Manchester with the £multi-million I’m a Celebrity… Jungle Challenge.
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Visit Manchester - The official tourism website for Greater Manchester

Welcome to the official tourism site of Greater Manchester where you can search for things to do in Manchester and find out what's on, as well as getting inspiration for your visit to this fantastic city region.

Youthful, diverse, energetic and bursting with character; Manchester is one of the most exciting places to visit in the UK right now where everybody and anybody is very warmly welcomed.

Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. And today the city combines this heritage with a progressive vision to be a city that delivers surprise and delight in equal measures.

Manchester city centre is jam-packed with unique and eclectic restaurants, bars, shops, museums, galleries, hotels and places to stay whilst the surrounding Greater Manchester boroughs offer a patch-work of visitor experiences including quaint market towns, traditional pubs and beautiful green spaces and waterways to be explored on foot or bike. The city region is easily navigated, with great transport links both in and around Greater Manchester.

Furthermore, a packed calendar of world-class events and festivals – from the landmark Manchester International Festival to the enchanting Manchester Christmas Markets 2021 – mean there’s always another reason to visit Manchester.

Things To See & Do in Manchester

Whether you’re seeking culture, nightlife, history, or just good fun, there are plenty of things to do in Manchester and we've got them all listed here
RHS Garden Bridgewater

Reviving the gardens of the historic 156 acre Worsley New Hall estate to create RHS Garden Bridgewater represents one of the largest gardening projects in Europe at this time.
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HOME

A purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre, film and books.
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Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo is home to over 21,000 endangered and exotic animals based in beautiful, award-winning gardens and is the nearest large zoo to Manchester. With over 500 different animal species in their 125 acres, visitors are sure to have an adventure discovering and learning about the amazing wildlife.
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What’s On in Manchester

Manchester is bursting with events. From live music & sports to art & theatre
Escape To Freight Island
Van Gogh Alive

Venture into the legendary artist’s world with a beautifully curated, stunningly detailed, immersive experience hosted within a spectacular 17,500ft2 purpose-built venue in MediaCityUK, Salford
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Contact Theatre

We are Contact. Fiercely Northern but with an international outlook, we are a theatre and performing arts venue on Manchester’s Oxford Road.
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Where to Stay in Manchester

Search for luxury and cheap hotels, B&Bs and hostels across Manchester
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a luxury hotel with an industrial soul that is sprawled out on Oxford Street at the heart of Manchester
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The Midland Hotel

Grade II listed Edwardian building exuding elegance and style.
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Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford

The Hilton Garden Inn hotel is on-site at Emirates Old Trafford, home to Lancashire Cricket Club and offers the best value accommodation for leisure in Manchester and the surrounding areas.
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Shopping in Manchester

Shopping in Manchester is well worth more than one day's attention
Manchester Arndale

The UK's largest city-centre shopping centre with over 240 retailers.
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The Trafford Centre

Manchester's shopping and entertainment complex.
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Selfridges

Selfridges Exchange Square is located in the heart of the city and a luxury shopping experience, home to the most sought-after and exclusive designer brands in the world
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Food and Drink in Manchester

Manchester has a great reputation for food & drink and sourcing local produce
Afternoon Tea in Manchester
Great Northern Warehouse

The Grade 2 listed Great Northern building, a former railway goods distribution warehouse is now a lively leisure and shopping development with bustling bars, restaurants, shops, health club, cinema, casino, bowling alley and an elegant landscaped public square.
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Corn Exchange Manchester

Showcasing all its original Edwardian beauty with a modern twist, The Corn Exchange is home to a mouthwatering mix of new restaurants in Manchester that offer a fusion of flavours from around the globe.
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Arts & Culture in Manchester

From exhibitions to plays to art-house cinema, Manchester is a world leader in art and culture
Museums & Galleries in Manchester
Exhibitions in Manchester
Manchester Festivals
Theatre in Manchester

Watch your favourite play in one of Manchester's stunning theatres.
Hairspray The Musical

Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now!
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Aladdin

Aladdin will feature a lamp-load of comedy, jaw-dropping special effects, sensational song and dance and plenty of boos and hisses the whole family will enjoy.
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The Book of Mormon

This outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries.
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Day Trips and Excursions from Manchester

Find coach, rail and self-guided day trips and excursions from Manchester to Chester, The Lakes, York and more.
Manchester to Lake District Adventure Day Trip

An award-winning full day Lake District Adventure tour from Manchester.
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Chatsworth House and Gardens, National Park and Bakewell Pudding Day Trip from Manchester

Enjoy a trip to Chatsworth, the magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park. There are 30 spectacular rooms to explore in the main house, and a 105-acre garden famous for its water features, sculptures and maze.
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Yorkshire Day Trip Adventure From Manchester

An award-winning full day Yorkshire Adventure tour from Manchester.
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Get to know the real Manchester from the people who experience it with our blogs

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Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast run the fastest trains out of London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, with the journey taking just over two hours. Frequent services mean you can reach Manchester safely and in next to no time with a choice of Standard, Standard Premium or First Class travel.
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