Guidebook for Greater Manchester
Essentials
ALDI
100 Great Ancoats StreetTesco Extra
Bolton RoadEntertainment & Activities
Vue Cinemas
The QuaysThis area also has lots of bars / cafes / restaurants and shopping
Take a stadium tour. Eat in the red cafe in the Sir Alex Ferguson stand. Buy gifts in the megastore. If you're lucky enough to get a ticket, go see a football match at this impressive stadium!
151 locals recommend
Manchester United FC
Sir Matt Busby WayTake a stadium tour. Eat in the red cafe in the Sir Alex Ferguson stand. Buy gifts in the megastore. If you're lucky enough to get a ticket, go see a football match at this impressive stadium!
Go learn to ski or snowboard on real snow. It also has a snow park with sledges, ice slides etc. If you prefer to stay warm you could have a go at the climbing wall. A couple of restaurants are in here too
78 locals recommend
Chill Factore
7 Trafford WayGo learn to ski or snowboard on real snow. It also has a snow park with sledges, ice slides etc. If you prefer to stay warm you could have a go at the climbing wall. A couple of restaurants are in here too
You can go in as a team and go against other teams. really good fun! not every day you get to go axe throwing
8 locals recommend
Whistle Punks Urban Axe Throwing
235 DeansgateYou can go in as a team and go against other teams. really good fun! not every day you get to go axe throwing
Lots of watersports available. It also has a waterboard park.
7 locals recommend
Salford Watersports Centre
15 The QuaysLots of watersports available. It also has a waterboard park.
Shopping
Lots of shops all indoors! Plenty or restaurants and a cinema. Also indoor crazy golf.
378 locals recommend
The Trafford Centre
Lots of shops all indoors! Plenty or restaurants and a cinema. Also indoor crazy golf.
Fabric
265 Monton RdBeautiful store with lots of gorgeous clothes you don't see on the high street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing views over Manchester. Go during the day or at night. This place also does afternoon teas.
76 locals recommend
Cloud 23
303 DeansgateAmazing views over Manchester. Go during the day or at night. This place also does afternoon teas.
Head to canal street for a row of bars and nightclubs. Great place for a night out whether you are gay or not. Always lots of friendly people to chat to.
89 locals recommend
Gay Village
Head to canal street for a row of bars and nightclubs. Great place for a night out whether you are gay or not. Always lots of friendly people to chat to.
Rooftop bar. serves cocktails. Outdoor heaters. Plenty of seating space
62 locals recommend
Manchester Opera House
3 Quay StRooftop bar. serves cocktails. Outdoor heaters. Plenty of seating space
20 Stories
1 Hardman Square360 degree view of Manchester. Rooftop bar
Food Scene
Richmond Tea Rooms
46 Sackville StBeautiful tea rooms! very popular so be sure to book!!!
The Grill On The Alley
5 RidgefieldCan be a bit pricey but the food is amazing!
Wing's Restaurant
1 Lincoln SquareYou might even see a football player or two in this place
Lots of restaurants to choose from. If you're here for chinese new year there's lots going on in this little area!
63 locals recommend
Chinatown
Lots of restaurants to choose from. If you're here for chinese new year there's lots going on in this little area!
Home Sweet Home
49-51 Edge StSpecialises in cakes and sweet stuff but also does savoury
Thaikhun
3 Hardman StThe Botanist Media City
MediaCity UKthere is a bar too and they sometimes have live music.
If you're a meat lover this place rocks! All you can eat meat.
7 locals recommend
Bem Brasil Deansgate
44 King St WIf you're a meat lover this place rocks! All you can eat meat.
Chinese restaurant. VERY POPULAR so you will more than likely need to book in advance!!!
23 locals recommend
Tattu Restaurant and Bar
Gartside StreetChinese restaurant. VERY POPULAR so you will more than likely need to book in advance!!!
Parks & Nature
Buile Hill Park
Eccles Old RoadRight opposite the house!! Go cycling, running or perhaps a picnic
Rivington Pike Tower
Great for walkers! can also cycle around there.
host's parklike festival. also has pop up funfairs and circus'
There's also a cafe within the park grounds and play areas for kids
33 locals recommend
Hilton Park
host's parklike festival. also has pop up funfairs and circus'
There's also a cafe within the park grounds and play areas for kids
Everything Else
Home to vibrant street art, bohemian shops and cafes. Visit the famous Afflecks Palace. Also great for a night out with plenty of bars all within walking distance of each other. Several bars also have regular band nights.
223 locals recommend
Northern Quarter
Home to vibrant street art, bohemian shops and cafes. Visit the famous Afflecks Palace. Also great for a night out with plenty of bars all within walking distance of each other. Several bars also have regular band nights.