You are missing out a lot in your life if you haven’t already spent time in the Northern powerhouse. Manchester is a thriving cultural city known for its extensive libraries, gigantic football history, and some of the best and glitziest nightclubs in the country. And for that, it’s a little not too surprising for a small town to be recognized as England’s second city next to London.
Often we hear travelers going back and forth to some iconic European cities including London and Paris but if you are a traveler who loves to escape the mainstream, Manchester is a great candidate to include in your travel list.
Let’s say you are traveling from Asia, a plane ticket price that ranges from £171 to £560 is quite reasonable for a city worth visiting. After all, transporting you through the air — defying gravity — is a kind of service that should cost something. In case you’re not yet convinced, we give you a few more reasons to consider Manchester in your next trip.
Hip Neighbourhood
Once you step into the city, you will be hearing about the famous Northern Quarter, one of the city’s hipster haven that boasts for its vibrant street arts, independent local shops, and bars selling craft beers aplenty. Other cool neighborhoods you’ll see right next to its door are Ancoats and Altrimchan, a foodie favorite in the bohemian suburb of Chorlton. With all these cool neighborhoods, there is no doubt that Mancunians know how to party and the city comes to life at night.
Beautiful Landscapes
You’re probably missing the whole point of traveling if you don’t get to witness the beautiful landscapes, surrounding the entire Manchester. Make the most of your travel by exploring the vast moors, towering mountains, and beautiful coastlines and green forests as you travel the road by group in minibus hire. Manchester has a wide array of rental vehicles which means getting out of the city streets is easy. You can visit nearby places including The Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Pennines and North Wales with a short drive.
Food Haven
Whether you fancy Italian, Indian or Chinese cuisine, Mancunians love their food with no end of choices. It will be your fascination to see the thriving restaurant scene that’s going on in Manchester. Look at every corner and you’ll find a variety of street food markets popping across the entire city.
Competent Art Scene
Art lovers should never miss the city’s art scene that rivals London. Not only does Manchester have fascinating galleries, open studios, and pop-up exhibitions, but it is also residence to the award-winning Whitworth Gallery. It has been hosting a rotating exhibition of iconic masterpieces by famous artists Andy Warhol and Cornelia Parker for several years now. Visit the gallery in the middle of an open park at the Oxford Road corridor.
Shop Until You Drop
If you want to experience an ultimate shopping spree, the Christmas season is the best time to visit Manchester. There is no better place in England than Manchester’s Christmas markets. You can really feel the festive spirit by shopping with a huge crowd while (of course) grabbing a seat in a weekend afternoon, sipping some mulled wine that warms your throat up amidst the snow. You can visit a long list of designer department stores and independent boutiques. Shop until you drop because there are great finds you can bring to your loved ones back home. Don’t forget to drop by Trafford Centre if you want to catch some gorgeous sceneries and discover a few more independently-owned shops nearby.
