Manchester Tourist Information & Visitor Guide

Manchester is one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the UK and is a city of glorious architecture - from the gothic Victorian grandeur of its town hall to modern classics such as Urbis or the Imperial War Museum North. With a number of galleries, great football teams and trendy shops and restaurants, Manchester attracts large numbers of visitors each year.

Manchester Highlights

The Lowry - an architectural flagship with performing and visual arts
Chethams Library - the oldest public library in the English-speaking world
Cornerhouse - exhibitions of paintings, photography, sculpture and more
Etherow Country Park - one of Britain's first country parks based at an old cotton mill
Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens - alpines, bulbs and marginal plants all situated around a natural pond
Gallery of Costume - 20,000 items of dress & accessories dating back to 1600
HMS Bronington - illustrates the life & work of the minesweeping service
Lancashire Mining Museum - exhibits about mining with a reconstructed mine
Manchester Cathedral - guided tours, organ recitals, brass rubbing & a gift shop
Manchester Museum - extensively refurbished and now houses four galleries
Museum of Science & Industry - highlights include the power hall, air & space gallery and an electricity gallery
St. Lawrence's Church - a 15th century timber-framed church with stained glass
The Arndale Centre - 20 acres of shopping heaven
The Whitworth Art Gallery - an impressive range of drawings, sculptures and paintings
Observation wheel - take to the skies in the fabulous observation wheel