Visiting England? Well then, make sure you check out Manchester. Home to two of the biggest football teams in the world, Manchester is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the UK. Whether you are looking for culture, great food, sport or classic English tradition; Manchester has it all. So come with us today, on our magical tour of Manchester for Tourists: the top 3 locations!
Manchester has undergone a dramatic Renaissance in the past few years, and this is best demonstrated by Castlefield. This brilliant conservation centre combines the new old and classic old of Manchester. Take a walk amongst the Victorian houses, past the old canal. Sample a boat trip along Bridgewater, and revel in the glory of reconstructed Roman Fort. There’s something for everyone, in Castlefield!
If you are an art lover, you will absolutely love this. The Manchester Art Gallery is world famous, and home to one of the largest art collections outside of London. The gallery has an enormous range of work to choose from, with everything from 17th century French masterpieces, to fantastic home British art. Walk amongst the paintings, enjoying work from the likes of Epstein, Moore and Rodin!
We finish our tour of Manchester with a trip to Chinatown! This is one of the largest Chinese communities in all of Britain, and on top of that is located extremely close to the Manchester Art Gallery! As you walk along the street, take in the remarkable shops and restaurants, and sample the incredible culinary delicacies, from the likes of Hong Kong and Beijing. Chinatown truly is a special location, so don’t visit Manchester without checking it out!
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