Often referred to as the North of England's capital, Manchester is one of the country's most visited cities. And it's not hard to see why. Not only does Manchester boast an incredibly rich musical history and a thriving music scene, it's also one of the top UK cities in terms of shopping. You're never far from the nearest mall or shop-lined street. Sports fanatics will be in their element too, as this city is home to the wildly popular Manchester United soccer club.
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Download Manchester Pocket Guide View all guides »Think of it as London's chilled-out little sister. I may not have too many sites to see, but there a plenty of little things to do. Or you can just relax and continue the search for that best cup of coffee.
Insider Tip:The Cornerhouse (Oxford Rd) or The Black Dog (New Wakefield St); both great places to get a good bite to eat
The entire history of England from the Industrial Revolution to the present is on display in Manchester. The museums are as good as any outside London, and the vibe is definitely one of a city that's growing, and embracing the 21st century with vigor.
Insider Tip:The Museum of Science and Industry is top notch, and Manchester Sq. Club isn't bad either.
Manchester is a very interesting place to visit. Similar to London in its diversity and bustling population of University students. Its also relatively affordable compared to other cities in the UK. Definitely worth a visit.
Insider Tip:Take a walk through the Bohemian district to find some on the best pubs and restaurants in the city.
Love Manchester. Obviously biased thanks to all my great football (United) trips there, but still a great city. Great pubs, bars and Norwegian Blue always give you a good, late night out. Also nice to play some pool at the Black Dog Ballroom. Great shopping at Arndale!
If you like to shop, eat out and party, then Manchester is the place for you. Piccadilly Gardens is a shopping mecca, very spacious, lots of stores to shop from, lots of restaurants to eat out and very friendly people.
Insider Tip:Always bring an umbrella. :)
York is a small city bursting with life and history that has an awful lot packed within its city walls, including 365 pubs – one for every day of the year! The city is easy to reach, less than two hours by train from both London and Edinburgh and from the station making it the perfect stopover between both capitals.
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