Guidebook for Manchester
Food Scene
Kim By The Sea
Best cafe in town. The food is incredible!
Sightseeing
Big, lovely park with large duck pond. Home to Caribbean carnival. 'Art of tea' cafe.
6 locals recommend
Alexandra Park
Big, lovely park with large duck pond. Home to Caribbean carnival. 'Art of tea' cafe.
Great library with brilliant film archives of Manchester. 20 minute walk.
105 locals recommend
Manchester Central Library
Saint Peter's SquareGreat library with brilliant film archives of Manchester. 20 minute walk.
Beautiful Gothic library. An absolute must see in Manchester!
107 locals recommend
The John Rylands Library
150 DeansgateBeautiful Gothic library. An absolute must see in Manchester!
Home of the BEST football (soccer) team in the World - Manchester United.
149 locals recommend
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayHome of the BEST football (soccer) team in the World - Manchester United.
Arts & Culture
The best cinema in Manchester. Great theatre and gallery space too. Food and drink expensive, but good quality. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
28 locals recommend
Cornerhouse
The best cinema in Manchester. Great theatre and gallery space too. Food and drink expensive, but good quality. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Great classical music concerts (often free). Check listings: http://www.rncm.ac.uk/
9 locals recommend
RNCM
124 Oxford RdGreat classical music concerts (often free). Check listings: http://www.rncm.ac.uk/
National Football Museum
Todd StreetA must for a football fan.
Recently voted the UK's best museum and art gallery. A stunning place to visit.
97 locals recommend
Whitworth Art Gallery
Oxford RoadRecently voted the UK's best museum and art gallery. A stunning place to visit.
Home of the BBC, ITV and many other media and TV companies. Programmes made there include 'Coronation Street' and 'Match of the day'
31 locals recommend
MediaCityUK station
Home of the BBC, ITV and many other media and TV companies. Programmes made there include 'Coronation Street' and 'Match of the day'
Science and Industry Museum
Liverpool RoadA great free day out.
One of the most impressive buildings in Manchester. Theatre in the round showing world class shows year round.
58 locals recommend
Royal Exchange Theatre
Old Bank StreetOne of the most impressive buildings in Manchester. Theatre in the round showing world class shows year round.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of late night nice bars, restaurants s and cafes in this leafy suburb. 10 mins away by 85/86 bus.
41 locals recommend
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Lots of late night nice bars, restaurants s and cafes in this leafy suburb. 10 mins away by 85/86 bus.
Gay Village
Home of Manchester's proud LGBT scene. Welcoming to all.
Fancy (weird looking) hotel. Cloud bar is way up on the 23rd floor, offering great views of Manchester.
17 locals recommend
Hilton Manchester Deansgate
303 DeansgateFancy (weird looking) hotel. Cloud bar is way up on the 23rd floor, offering great views of Manchester.
Shopping
Home to independent shops, bars, coffee shops, record stores and vintage clothing outlets. Cool art scene. Good Graffiti. Creative vibe.
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
Home to independent shops, bars, coffee shops, record stores and vintage clothing outlets. Cool art scene. Good Graffiti. Creative vibe.
Everything Else
The University of Manchester
Oxford RoadBeautiful buildings. Great University.
Moss Side Leisure Centre
Hulme High StreetLovely swimming pool and gym. Great for badmington too.
Hulme Community Garden Centre
28 Old Birley StWonderful, local garden centre.
Essentials
Huge late night superstore selling everything from food to clothes. Just a minutes walk away. (There's a Mcdonalds inside too, if you're that way inclined)
43 locals recommend
Asda Hulme Superstore
100 Princess RdHuge late night superstore selling everything from food to clothes. Just a minutes walk away. (There's a Mcdonalds inside too, if you're that way inclined)