Manchester, England
Manchester, considered by lots to be England's second city. It is
located in the north west of England and was a market town until
the industrial revolution in the 18th century which then amplified
its status. It continues to evolve and regenerate at an extraordinary
pace and you will not be disappointed when you visit. It has a thriving
social and leisure scene influenced by its diversity and Manchester
is only 2½ hours away from London by train.
There's a wealth of attractions to visit and see in Manchester
- and here are just a few we've selected for you to consider:
- The Lowry Art Gallery, Salford Quays showing various exhibitions
including work by L S Lowry
- Imperial War Museum, The Quays, Trafford Park
- Salford Museum showing Victorian life in Manchester, located
next to Salford University
- Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street
- People's History Museum, Left Bank, Bridge Street
- Pankhurst Centre, 60-62 Nelson Street, Chorlton on Medlock
- was the home of Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters Sylvia,
Christabel and Adela who were involved in the suffrage movement.
- Urbis, Cathedral Gardens - A museum of urban culture
with unique exhibitions, events, family activities and free
interactive exhibits
- Manchester United Tour & Museum, Old Trafford
- Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Thomas Street
- Sportcity, with a visitor centre at Rowsley Street, off Ashton
New Road
Other Attractions: Manchester Town Hall, Manchester
Cathedral., John Rylands University Library, Old Wellington Inn,
Royal Exchange, Bridgewater Hall, G-Mex, Museum of Science and
Industry, Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester Police Museum,
Cornerhouse, Whitworth Art Gallery and Castlefield Gallery.
Surrounding Manchester is some of the most beautiful countryside
in the kingdom. Just 12 miles south of Manchester lies Alderley
Edge, a marked sandstone ridge that offers panoramic views of
Manchester and the Cheshire plain. For something a bit closer
to the city is the Trafford Ecology Park located off Moseley Road
North, Trafford Park - with wooded and water areas plus meadowland.
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