Welcome to Manchester! Head to the railway station for frequent trains to the city centre as well as other destinations around the north of England.
Catch the Metroshuttle bus numbers 1 and 3 from outside the main station entrance for free travel around the city centre.
You can pick up an array of different leaflets and brochures covering Greater Manchester and the wider area.
The largest football club stadium in England with a capacity of 75,957. Located in the Trafford borough of Greater Manchester, Manu legend Bobby Charlton once gave it the nickname Theatre of Dreams.
Whether it's an England Test match or a Lancashire county game, this is a friendly ground to enjoy the best of cricket. Get there early on Ashes Test days!
Why is the fountain only ever turned on when it's raining? The mist part on the other side of the bridge doesn't work anymore either.
Nice Sunday run down the river Irwell from Castlefield to Salford Quays. Great views of the city of Manchester on the way back.
More than just a museum, The Lowry holds regular theatre and comedy productions in addition to its exhibitions. The outside alone is worth a look, now recognised as an architectural landmark within th
I think this place is great, even more so now that its free, love looking at the trains and how steam engines work. The aeroplane building is also another not to be missed!
Wow! the big wheel is soooooo close to the buildings!! Temporarily coming down for the Olympic Games in 2012.
Don't miss this magical architectural gem. The theatre looks like a space ship, sat in a magnificent historic guilted trading hall. Wonderful, free to see.
independent movie theatre/art gallery with an eclectic selection of films and art installations
If you want something really tasty get the Soup of the Day from the Contact Lounge. It's always so good.
one of the best print collections in the UK includes JMW Turner, William Blake, Edvard Munch & Tracey Emin. oh and a fantastic cafe to relax in when you've seen the art
Walk right up to the top of the hill - you can see for miles. It's a beautiful view on a clear day.
Only THE BEST Gay Village(Bars/Clubs) in The United Kingdom.It's not just Canal Street like many people think, there are several streets to Manchester's fantastic Gay Village.Many fabulous bars an
TRAVEL TIP: Something for everyone: Pop, rock, comedy and even football matches take over this arena most night of the week - It's the busiest concert hall in Manchester, so get your tickets early!
This historic library's collection includes the oldest known piece of the New Testament and a 1476 William Caxton edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
This is a very special place. Independent store, handmade stuff, artists, original things, If you come to MANCHESTER you can't mis it!
The hotel was the Free Trade Hall, built on the site of the Peterloo Massacre in 1819, when cavalry charged a crowd of 60,000 demanding reform of parliamentary representation.
Witness people trying to shake off their hangovers before heading into work. Read more.
The Smiths showed a picture of the club on the inside sleeve of their LP, 'The Queen is Dead' and was featured in two videos for the band. It was also a rehearsal space used by the Hollies in the 60s Read more.
Girls, if u wanna be warm and right on Trend go see Stefanel 2nd floor. Amazing knitwear !!!! Sexy shoes too :-)
Good place to go for food and to catch a movie. There's a good choice of food from the bars and restaurants that are only a short walk away from the Arndale Center. Read more.
This traditional Brazilian Churrascaria (chou-ras-ka-ria) steakhouse offers over 15 different cuts of meat and actually carve your choice joint in front of you at your table. It's a nice touch! Read more.
Try the free retro games! Lots of choice of classic games with some vintage machines.
Top drinking establishment. Real ale, nice atmosphere. Keep meaning to get round to their live music nights
Go on a guided tour of the Museum and find out more about the exhibits and the story of Greater Manchester's public road transport: http://gmts.co.uk/visiting/tour.html
