Manchester City Centre Accommodation
The Lowry gallery and theatre, Manchester
The Incredibly 'kitsch' Trafford Centre.
Urbis Manchester will be the new home of the National Football Museum from Summer 2011
The amazing Imperial War Museum North
Manchester City Centre Tourist Information
Manchester museums and galleries are impressive. Many are free entry museums and galleries including the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), the acclaimed Manchester Art Gallery and the new family friendly interactive Peoples History Museum. Opening in late Summer 2011 is the National Football Museum at Urbis which is moving from its former home in Preston.
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Manchester city breaks are one of the best in the North. The city boasts an outstanding choice of world cuisine restaurants, fantastic nightlife and a great choice theatres and cinemas
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Manchester Museums
Where to start - Manchester is crammed with museums on science, industry, social history and transport, many of which are now FREE to enter. Take your pick from the assortment of museums below:
The Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester . www.msim.org.uk The Manchester Museum - www.museum.man.ac.uk Manchester Jewish Museum - www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com The People's History Museum - www.peopleshistorymuseum.org.uk
The Pankhurst Centre - 60-62 Nelson Street, Manchester, tel: 0161 273 5673
Museum of Transport, Manchester - www.gmts.co.uk Urbis Manchester will be the new home of the National Football Museum from late Summer 2011 - www.urbis.org.uk
Manchester Art Galleries, Theatre and Film
Manchester has three key art galleries - the Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street and the Whitworth on Oxford Road. Both house prized fine art and have changing exhibitions, often reflecting art in the Manchester area. The Gallery of Costume in South Manchester also has changing exhibitions. Manchester Art Galleries - www.manchestergalleries.org www.whitworth.man.ac.uk
Manchester Film - Independent and mainstream cinema is alive in Manchester. The Cornerhouse on Oxford Road is a must for independent cinema lovers. www.cornerhouse.org www.thefilmworks.co.uk
Manchester the home of theatre - check out The Palace Theatre or the Opera House for the full programme details on www.cclive.co.uk Nationally renowned shows such as 'Whistle Down the Wind' or 'Saturday Night Fever' are often hosted by these beautifully atmospheric theatres. If classical or alternative music is your bag, look no further than The Bridgewater Hall www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Why not check out the very new Contact Theatre on Oxford Road - www.contact-theatre.org for theatre with a contemporary twist, club nights and resident artists. Don't forget the Lowry as well - it's not just an exhibit space for it's large collection of work by it's namesake, but also has two theatre spaces.
Manchester Nightlife & Gay Scene
So much choice, so little time. Numerous restaurants offering every cuisine you can think of, one of the best gay scenes in the country (second to Blackpool of course) located around Canal Street, and so many clubs and dance venues you really are spoilt for choice.
The Village, around Canal Street, has appeared in many TV dramas including 'Queer As Folk' and 'Cold Feet'. There's a fantastic 'Lesbian & Gay Heritage Trail', available online at
www.europridemanchester2003.com or leaflets from TIC points. Packed with info on past and present liaison venues!, plus reminders such as a rare copy of Edward Carpenter's 'Homogenic Love', held at John Ryland's Library on Oxford Road.
Manchester Shopping
Manchester town centre is packed with designer and big names stores. Top Manchester shopping centres include the city centre Arndale plus the Trafford Centre in South Manchester - essential visiting for shopping fans! Legendary vintage and alternative fashion emporium Afflecks Palace in Manchester Northern Quarter is a treasure trove of second-hand and new alternative dress, jewellery, hairdressers and cafe. Around Afflecks website - www.afflecks-palace.co.uk
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Executive Serviced Apartments - Manchester
Luxury holiday apartments in central Manchester, close to night-life and shopping, modern décor and furniture, easy transport access. Overlooks the River Irwell
From £109 Per night stay