Manchester

Destination

Guide

Dest inat ion Overv iew The red brick buildings of

Manchester are a beacon for

visitors looking for

entertainment and fun in a

historical and lively city.

Manchester has a reputation

for being a capital of music,

and frequent gigs at the city’s

many venues, like the

Manchester Apollo or the

adventurous Band on the Wall,

mean this reputation doesn’t

seem under any threat yet.

However, there are plenty of

attractions – from go-karting to

shopping at the Arndale

Centre – to keep the whole

family entertained in

Manchester city.

Things to do in Manchester

With more than 500 pubs and

clubs, Manchester is well

known as a great destination

for those who love a good

night out. If that’s not your

scene, enjoy a trip to the

Butterfly Farm or Manchester’s

many galleries instead.

Manchester events range from

massive concerts or cultural

celebrations, such as the

Manchester International Film

Festival, to the more eclectic –

such as the Catch the

Caribbean Festival of

Manchester in the summer.

Find out more about visiting

Manchester here.

Visit Manchester by Train

With a selection of centrally

located train stations in the

city, visiting Manchester by

train is nice and easy.

Choose between Manchester

Piccadilly, Salford Central and

Ashburys and you’ll be well

placed for everything from

care hire to hotel booking

when you step off your train.

Full of heritage and new

developments, Manchester is the

place to explore when you want

everything from museums to

shopping to an excellent night life

and to find everything pretty much

all within walking distance.

Many travellers visit Manchester

each year, and train travel to the

‘capital of the North’ couldn’t be

easier. Trains to Manchester run

extensively throughout the UK,

meaning those travelling to the city

for its attractions and events are

sure to find a great deal.