Whitworth Locke | Exploring

Whitworth Locke | Exploring

Find out the best things to do in Manchester, and all the top places to visit while you're in town.

There are so many things to do in Manchester, but – in our humble opinion – these are the spots you can't miss out on.

Welcome to the Manchester Piccadilly area, your adopted neighbourhood. Home to the city's most iconic buildings and packed with enough history and culture to entertain even the keenest of explorers. Its eclectic array of restaurants, galleries and music venues means it's become a destination of choice. There are plenty of things to do in Manchester.

Things to do in Manchester.

A round-up of the best places to go in Manchester.

Epicentre of the industrial revolution. Home of iconic nightlife. Birthplace of legendary musicians. Turf of two of the biggest football clubs in the country. Whatever Manchester does, it does it with gusto. Prepare to discover incredible history, irresistable gastronomy, awe-inspiring art, music that'll knock your socks off, and much more. There's a reason this place is the unofficial capital of the North.

The best places to eat and drink in Manchester.


All the cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars to visit in Manchester.


Much like the whole city, Manchester's foodie scene doesn't disappoint. You want street eats? You got it. Fine dining? Suits you. When it comes to eating, there are so many places to go in Manchester that – whether it's a fancy meal or a slap-up curry you're after – you'll be spoiled for choice.

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