About Manchester
Visiting Manchester City is probably a dream for many football fans who support teams like Manchester City and Manchester United. Manchester is home to one of the most resplendent stadiums in the world. The city of Manchester Stadium is also known as the Etihad Stadium. From theatres to opera houses, the city is also a great place for people who want to enjoy a cultural experience. When in Manchester, don’t forget to try popular Manc dishes such as Lancashire Hotpot, Manchester Tart, Eccles Tart, and the Manchester Egg.
Places to visit in Manchester
- Manchester Museum: The origin of the museum lies in the collection of the major collector and manufacturer of Manchester, John Leigh Philips. Post his death, the Manchester Natural History Society was set up in 1821. The collections continued to grow as objects and artefacts from around the world were donated. In 1868, the museum was transferred to the University of Manchester and was known as Manchester Museum. The museum is famous for displays related to natural history, archaeology and anthropology. It was set up in 1888 and is home to more than 4.5 million artefacts from around the world.
- People’s History Museum: This museum holds the story of Britain’s fight for democracy and showcases the torment in various exhibits that people went through. The museum is located within the Edwardian Pumping Station. Strolling through the gallery resembles a 200-year-old walk down history meeting progressives, reformers, labourers, electors and residents who fought steadfastly for England’s liberation.
- National Football Museum: National Football Museum is a homage to the game of football and celebrates the top teams of the city such as Manchester United and Manchester City. So, at the National Football Museum, a visitor can explore fascinating memorabilia and items that are associated with football. There are screening rooms where a visitor can sit and watch short movies detailing the history of football. There are also wonderful displays of trophies that famous footballers once lifted.
- Museum of Science and Industry: This museum exhibits the rich history of scientific discoveries and innovations that take place in Manchester. The gallery is housed within one of the world’s well-set-up traveller railway stations. A visit to this gallery is suitable for people of all age groups as it presents a unique opportunity to learn new things about logical creations and mechanical developments. One section of the museum is dedicated to a huge collection of vintage vehicles with side-by-side recorded hardware.
- Manchester Town Hall: This city centre is a neo-gothic, Victorian civil structure, which is a must-visit in the city of Manchester. Designed by the English architect Alfred Waterhouse, the city centre saw completion in the year 1877. The Great Hall is decorated with Ford Maddox Brown’s massive Manchester Murals. There are other well-decorated rooms like the Great Hall itself. There are sculptures of Barbirolli, Dalton and Joule.
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport (IATA: MAN) functions as the main international airport in Ringway, Manchester. The airport covers an area of 1,400 acres and is located around 14.5 km from the city centre. You can commute to and from the airport by taxi, train, metro, or bus. There are three passenger terminals and one cargo terminal at the airport. There is an array of modern facilities available at the airport for passengers, such as free Wi-Fi, a conference centre, a prayer room, a runway visitor park, shopping centres, and more. The airport handles flights to around 199 destinations worldwide.