Travel to Manchester

Manchester, also known as ‘the capital of the north’. Manchester is comparable to London and a lot of the world’s other capital cities. It boasts a great nightlife and hip music scene, notably giving birth to some of Britain’s best bands of the last 10 years.

Manchester is a pleasant metropolis that has successfully transformed itself into one of the most beautiful and tastefully modern urban centres of England. More on Manchester tourist attractions

Manchester hotels

A vibrant metropolis like Manchester offers hotel accommodation for all sorts of visitors. Backpackers, families or business travel, there’s no shortage of Manchester hotels to suit all budgets. Many of the Manchester hotels can be booked on-line.

Manchester appeals to visitors of all ages and hotel accommodation suitable for all ages can be found in Manchester and the surrounding areas. It is recommendable to book your hotel in Manchester safe and secure, in advance on-line. Pre-booking of hotels on-line is less expensive as the hotels will offer discounts on actual hotel rates.

Highlights

• The city’s centre is dominated by towering gothic buildings, including three of its six universities and the Town Hall in Albert Square.
• There are about 130! Parks in Manchester such as Heaton and Wythenshawe. These parks offer a nice respite from the hectic city.
• One of famous nightlife spots is The Gay Village, based around Canal Street, boasts a splendid outdoor cafe-bar.
• The G-Mex Exhibition and Event Centre was once the central railway station now it has been tastefully restored.
• For those who love to experience some real culture the city boasts plenty of theatres, the two most reputed being the Royal Exchange and The Palace Theatre.
• The largest China Town of the UK is situated in Manchester.
• Explore the fascinating Museum of Science and Industry with its many interactive exhibits on the world of science.

Day trips by hire car

The surrounding area of Manchester offers numerous of attractions making it worthwhile to hire a car. Just outside Manchester is Salford Quays, formerly the ship canal's docks and now transformed into an area with theatres, galleries and exhibition centres. Manchester hire cars can be arranged online.

Cheshire located south west of Manchester is also within reach of a hire car and it is the town where many of Britain’s millionaires settled.

One of Great Britain’s most scenic drives lies between Manchester and nearby Sheffield, in the Peak District. It is known as the Snake’s Pass, and the route goes around and over mountains and moors. Manchester represents the main car hire companies. Best is to book car hire for Manchester in advance on-line.