If you are on a flight to Manchester and planning on staying in the area one of the first places you should go is the Manchester Visitor Information Centre. They will be able to provide you with visitor guides, maps and give you general information about Manchester. You will also be able to get numerous leaflets on the current events and shows as well as attractions throughout Manchester. The address for the Manchester Visitor Information Centre is shown at the bottom of this page. After you have booked your flight to Manchester you will need accommodation and we have listed a great selection of hotels in Manchester and Manchester Airport Hotels.
Galleries and Museums in and around Manchester There are numerous Galleries and Museums in and around Manchester including The Lowry, Urbis exhibition centre and the Whitworth Art Gallery.In Manchester most of the ninety plus galleries and museums are free to enter. You could also visit Manchester United's Museum and go on a special tour. You also get the chance to walk down the tunnel onto the hallowed pitch in the footsteps of Charlton, Best, Cantona, Giggs and Ronaldo. Manchester United's rivals Manchester City also have a museum and stadium tour. The Manchester Museum is located on Oxford Road and offers four floors of displays and exhibitions in fifteen galleries featuring collections from all over the world. The Museum of Science and Industry has 5 historic buildings packed with interesting exhibitions and hands-on galleries. Urbis is located in the city centre and is an exhibition centre of city life, featuring interactive exhibits and dynamically changing exhibitions.
Shopping in Manchester Shopping at the Manchester Arndale Centre offers a vast selection of shops including all the big names like Top Shop, Marks and Spencers and the biggest Next store in the world.The Arndale Centre is open until 8pm most week days. Other stores in Manchester include Emporio Armani, Vivienne Westwood, Harvey Nichols and DKNY. The Trafford Centre offers 230 stores and 47 restaurants under one roof and is only a short drive to the east of Manchester.The Lowry Outlet Mall is Manchester's Only Outlet Mall with 85 stores on two floors offering upto 50% off shopping throughout the year. There is a large foodcort and if you need to keep some of the family occupied whilst you shop there is a seven screen cinema and fitness centre. There is parking facilities available so if you have rented a car you can park it on site at the outlet mall.
Sport in Manchester For football visit Manchester United Football Club or Manchester City Football Club. For alternatives to football there is the Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium, Manchester Velodrome, Manchester Aquatics Centre or various golf courses.
Manchester Visitor Information Centre
Town Hall Extension Lloyd Street MANCHESTER M60 2LA UK
Telephone +44 (0) 871 222 8223 Monday - Friday, 10am - 5.15pm (recorded information at other times) Calls cost 10p per minute from a BT line. Call charges from other providers may vary.
