Whether you are a history enthusiast, a sports fan, an art lover, or a foodie. Manchester has something special in store for you.
To celebrate the great city on Manchester Day, here are 92 must-visit places for you to explore as a student.
Let’s dive in and discover the magic that makes the UK’s second largest city (World Urban Areas Report 2023) a truly unforgettable city!
SPORT
Manchester’s sports scene does not stop with world-class football. It also offers a diverse range of sports and activities, including cricket, rugby, cycling, athletics, and swimming, making it a city that caters to everyone’s interests and passions.
1. Old Trafford Football Ground (Home of Manchester United)
2. The Etihad Stadium (Home of Manchester City FC)
3. Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Home to Lancashire Cricket Club)
4. National Cycling Centre (Home to British Cycling)
5. National Indoor BMX Arena
6. Projekts Manchester Skatepark
7. Sale Sharks (AJ Bell Stadium)
8. Manchester Aquatics Centre (Olympic size swimming pool)
9. The National Basketball Performance Centre (Home of Manchester Giants)
10. National Taekwondo Centre
11. Planet Ice (Home of Manchester Storm, Ice Hockey)
12. Manchester Thunder (Netball) based at National Basketball Centre
FOOD
From traditional dishes to gourmet delights, this city offers a wide range of culinary experiences to satisfy every palate.
13. Archie’s
14. Rudy’s
15. Freight Island
16. Wing Yip Superstore
17. Bundobust
18. Wolf at the Door
19. This & That
20. Sunrise Caribbean Takeaway
21. Arndale Food Market
22. Crazy Pedros
23. Ramona
24. Ciaoo Pizzeria
25. Die Cast
26. China Town
27. The Curry Mile
28. Northern Quarter
29. Ducie Street Warehouse
SHOPPING
The city has something for every budget. From upscale boutiques to quirky vintage independents, you will find just what you are looking for.
30. The Trafford Centre
31. Affleck’s
32. King’s Street
33. Lowry Outlet
34. Manchester Arndale
35. Selfridge’s
36. Manchester Craft and Design Centre
37. The Royal Exchange
38. Manchester Christmas Markets
39. Market Street
40. Northen Quarter
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
It’s a dynamic city of diverse culture and strong heritage, where industrial history, influential music scenes, and a thriving arts community combine to create a vibrant and forward-looking urban landscape. From Art, fashion, history, design, music, sport, and theatre there’s something for everyone.
41. Whitworth Art Gallery
42. Manchester Museum
43. The Lowry
44. Imperial War Museum
45. The National Football Museum
46. HOME
47. Science and Industry Museum
48. Hat Works
49. John Rylands Library
50. People’s History Museum
51. Manchester Art Gallery
52. The Pankhurst Centre
53. Aviva Studios
54. Victoria Baths
55. Manchester Central Library
56. Stockport Air Raid Shelters
ENTERTAINMENT
Discover a wide range of entertainment throughout the year. From adventure days out to the music scene, there is something to keep everyone entertained.
57. Great Northern Warehouse
58. Chill Factore
59. Greystone Outdoor Sports Centre
60. Manchester Climbing Wall
61. I’m A Celebrity @ Media City
62. Junkyard Golf
63. Flight Club
64. Lane7 Manchester
65. All Star Lanes Manchester
66. The Coronation Street Experience
67. O2 Apollo
68. AO Arena
69. Co-op Live[OR1] (opening in 2024)
70. Castlefield Bowl
71. Parklife
72. O2 Victoria Warehouse
73. Crystal Maze Experience
74. The Royal Exchange Theatre
75. The Opera House Theat
76. Palace Theatre
77. Contact Theatre
78. Everyman Cinema
79. The Lowry Theatre
PARKS AND OUTDOOR SPACES
Amongst the busy city with both modern and historical buildings, you’ll also find a variety of green spaces where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city-centre and the surrounding areas.
80. RHS Garden Bridgewater
81. Heaton Park
82. Sale Water Park
83. The Vimto Park
84. Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
85. Mayfield Park
86. The Bridgewater Way
87. Clayton Vale Mountain Bike trails
88. Rivington Pike
89. Longford Park
90. Castlefield Viaduct
91. Blackley Forest
92. Platt Fields Park.
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