Guidebook for Manchester
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful buildings in Manchester. Part of the University of Manchester. Open to the public. Free. Also has bookshop and café.
107 residents recomanen
Biblioteca Nacional del Regne Unit
150 DeansgateOne of the most beautiful buildings in Manchester. Part of the University of Manchester. Open to the public. Free. Also has bookshop and café.
One of the oldest buildings in Manchester with amazing history. Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels. Inside the School of Music. Open to the public. Absolutely unknown hidden gem. And FREE. A must see. Only open on weekdays unfortunately.
19 residents recomanen
Chetham's Library
Long MillgateOne of the oldest buildings in Manchester with amazing history. Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels. Inside the School of Music. Open to the public. Absolutely unknown hidden gem. And FREE. A must see. Only open on weekdays unfortunately.
Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre
10 Cateaton StA beautiful building dating back to medieval Manchester
World famous Theatre. Beautiful building. Cheap tickets daily at 10am.
Cheap tickets for those under 26.
14 residents recomanen
Royal Exchange, Manchester
Old Bank StreetWorld famous Theatre. Beautiful building. Cheap tickets daily at 10am.
Cheap tickets for those under 26.
Best public space for street music. Historic St Ann's church. Shopping. Coffee Shops.
6 residents recomanen
Saint Anns Square
Saint Anns SquareBest public space for street music. Historic St Ann's church. Shopping. Coffee Shops.
One of the first catholic churches to be opened after the reformation.
8 residents recomanen
St. Mary's Church
17 Mulberry StOne of the first catholic churches to be opened after the reformation.
Salford Cathedral
250 Chapel StA beautiful building
The best view of Manchester. A bar/restaurant on the 23rd floor of the Hilton Hotel. You usually need to book in advance.
76 residents recomanen
Cloud 23
303 DeansgateThe best view of Manchester. A bar/restaurant on the 23rd floor of the Hilton Hotel. You usually need to book in advance.
Wonderful architecture. Sculpture Cafe is one of the best and most reasonable places for tea, coffee, lunch, or afternoon tea in Manchester
43 residents recomanen
Manchester Town Hall
Wonderful architecture. Sculpture Cafe is one of the best and most reasonable places for tea, coffee, lunch, or afternoon tea in Manchester
One of the outstanding 1930's architectural wonders of Manchester. Recently refurbished and restored Check out the reading room.
105 residents recomanen
Manchester Central Library
Saint Peter's SquareOne of the outstanding 1930's architectural wonders of Manchester. Recently refurbished and restored Check out the reading room.
Astonishing statue, showing connection between USA and Manchester during the years of Slavery and Cotton
Abraham Lincoln Statue
Lincoln GroveAstonishing statue, showing connection between USA and Manchester during the years of Slavery and Cotton
Manchester history. Another hidden gem. A very important part of Manchester and Quaker History. Start of the Manchester Peace Walk.
Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu
6 Mount StManchester history. Another hidden gem. A very important part of Manchester and Quaker History. Start of the Manchester Peace Walk.
The midland
Wellington Road NorthAn icon of Manchester
16-20 Turner St
16-20 Turner StreetA beautifully restored building in the Northern Quarter
Food Scene
Recently refurbished and just reopened. A beautiful building now housing a set of eclectic restaurants offering cuisine from around the world.
27 residents recomanen
Corn Exchange
Exchange SquareRecently refurbished and just reopened. A beautiful building now housing a set of eclectic restaurants offering cuisine from around the world.
Harvey Nichols 2nd Floor Restaurant & Brasserie
21 New Cathedral StreetGreat place
Restaurants including Walkabout and Hard Rock Cafe, and Odeon Cinema
15 residents recomanen
The Printworks
27 Withy GroveRestaurants including Walkabout and Hard Rock Cafe, and Odeon Cinema
Interesting tea shop opposite the cathedral entrance, home to the Hanging Bridge, one of the oldest parts of Manchester
Proper Tea
10 Cateaton StInteresting tea shop opposite the cathedral entrance, home to the Hanging Bridge, one of the oldest parts of Manchester
Efes
46 Princess StExcellent quality Mediterranean buffet at a fair price.
Soup Kitchen
31-33 Spear StExcellent food at a fair price.
Northern Quarter pub with real ale and an excellent menu
Including traditional fish & chips
6 residents recomanen
The Abel Heywood & Jessie Heywood's Remarkable Gin & Food Emporium
38 Turner StNorthern Quarter pub with real ale and an excellent menu
Including traditional fish & chips
Traditional English chip shop open late every night. Best Fish & Chips in Manchester at reasonable price.
Leo's Fish Bar
12 Oldham StTraditional English chip shop open late every night. Best Fish & Chips in Manchester at reasonable price.
Drinks & Nightlife
A real ale pub and one of the best live music venues in Greater Manchester.
6 residents recomanen
Eagle Inn
19 Collier StA real ale pub and one of the best live music venues in Greater Manchester.
Lower Turks Head
36 ShudehillBrilliant locals pub and wine bar. Great food, and showing all the football
The Salford Arms
146 Chapel StLocals pub. Football. Live music. Food.
Essentials
Their flagship store. Less than 10 minute walk from the flat.
9 residents recomanen
Marks & Spencer Manchester
7 Market StTheir flagship store. Less than 10 minute walk from the flat.
Tesco Express
50-52 DeansgateOpen 7am to 11pm every day. 5 minute walk from the flat.
Open 9am - Midnight except Sundays. Less then 10 minute walk from the flat
29 residents recomanen
Tesco Metro
998-990 Stockport Rd Open 9am - Midnight except Sundays. Less then 10 minute walk from the flat
Little Waitrose & Partners
4 Piccadilly 10 minute walk from the flat
Sainsbury's Local
51 Whitworth St WLess than 10 minute walk from the flats.
ALDI
100 Great Ancoats StreetIn the Arndale Centre. Less than 10 minute walk from the flat.
Entertainment & Activities
AO Arena
Hunts BankWorld famous music & boxing venue
Premier League football, Stadium Tour, and a big shop. Lancashire Cricket Ground. Close to Old Trafford Metrolink, or use X50 bus from Piccadilly Gardens.
52 residents recomanen
Old Trafford
Premier League football, Stadium Tour, and a big shop. Lancashire Cricket Ground. Close to Old Trafford Metrolink, or use X50 bus from Piccadilly Gardens.
Premier League Football, Ladies Football, Stadium Tours, and a very big shop. Take the Metrolink to Etihad campus stop.
Etihad Campus station
Premier League Football, Ladies Football, Stadium Tours, and a very big shop. Take the Metrolink to Etihad campus stop.
Salford City FC
Moor LaneSemi-professional local team with some famous owners
Arts & Culture
Manchester & World Football History. Interactive stuff for kids. Free. Bookshop & Cafe.
174 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional de Futbol
Todd StreetManchester & World Football History. Interactive stuff for kids. Free. Bookshop & Cafe.
Free museum. Specialising in the history of the people of Manchester and their struggles during the industrial revolution.
72 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història del Poble
Left BankFree museum. Specialising in the history of the people of Manchester and their struggles during the industrial revolution.
Most interesting is the preserved original court room above the old police station and the cells.
30 residents recomanen
Greater Manchester Police Museum
57A Newton StMost interesting is the preserved original court room above the old police station and the cells.
Brilliant night out if you like live music. Free some nights. Free pizza during happy hour. Booking suggested at the weekend.
53 residents recomanen
Matt & Phreds Jazz Club
64 Tib StBrilliant night out if you like live music. Free some nights. Free pizza during happy hour. Booking suggested at the weekend.
Beautiful building with great Art. Open late on a Thursday evening. Free entry.
206 residents recomanen
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetBeautiful building with great Art. Open late on a Thursday evening. Free entry.
Interesting Art Gallery and Museum concentrating on the history of Salford
28 residents recomanen
Salford Museum & Art Gallery
CrescentInteresting Art Gallery and Museum concentrating on the history of Salford
World famous museum located at the worlds first every passenger railway station
284 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciència i la Indústria
Liverpool RoadWorld famous museum located at the worlds first every passenger railway station
Another little known museum and library in Manchester showcasing Manchester's leading role in the struggle between the classes and highlighting Manchester's connection with Marx and Engels. Free, but weird opening hours!
Working Class Movement Library
51 CrescentAnother little known museum and library in Manchester showcasing Manchester's leading role in the struggle between the classes and highlighting Manchester's connection with Marx and Engels. Free, but weird opening hours!
Shopping
Interesting collection of small art and Jewellery outlets in the old fish market building. Excellent café.
27 residents recomanen
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
17 Oak StInteresting collection of small art and Jewellery outlets in the old fish market building. Excellent café.
A building full of unusual small stores selling everything ranging from vintage clothes to fancy dress. Tarot card readings, a pagan store, and a vegetarian café.
78 residents recomanen
Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church StA building full of unusual small stores selling everything ranging from vintage clothes to fancy dress. Tarot card readings, a pagan store, and a vegetarian café.