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There are also numerous static displays of large machines such as tanks, aircraft, artillery, and handheld weaponry. Manchester Cathedral. Mary, St. Denys, and St. George — dates mostly from to and was raised to cathedral status in Particularly attractive are its chapels on both sides of the nave and choir.
It was built between and with further additions and alterations in almost every subsequent century. Of particular note are the choir stalls, with some of the most richly decorated misericords in the country. John's Chapel is the chapel of the Manchester Regiment, and the little Lady Chapel has a wooden screen dating from The octagonal chapterhouse, built in , has murals that include a figure of Christ in modern dress.
Mary's Catholic Church. Another religious site worth visiting — and something of a hidden gem in Manchester — is St. Built in and located next to the historic Market Hall, it's also known locally as "The Hidden Gem. Here, you'll find numerous fine Victorian carvings. Highlights include the marble high altar, statues of saints, and a unique Expressionist-style stations of the cross.
Guided tours are available. Home to two of Europe's top football teams — Man City and Man United — Manchester is a great place to pay homage to the country's favorite sport. First stop should be the National Football Museum.
This football shrine features fascinating memorabilia related to the sport, including such gems as the very first rulebook, as well as historic trophies and clothing. A variety of great short movies show the history of the sport, while fun hands-on and feet-on, for that matter displays provide plenty of additional entertainment for youngsters. Check their website for details of special events and programs. It's also worth paying a visit to one or both of the Manchester teams' home stadiums.
Manchester City's Etihad Stadium offers a variety of fun tour options, including behind-the-scenes and deluxe dinner tours. Old Trafford — home to Manchester United — offers guided tours that allow access to private boxes and the chance to tread the field itself. Chetham's Hospital, just north of Manchester Cathedral, dates in part to Originally a residence for priests, it's now home to a music school and Chetham Library, the oldest public library in England.
In continuous use since , the library has more than , books , more than half of them printed before The Victorian John Rylands Library , now part of Manchester University, is also worth seeing for its many special collections, including medieval texts, a Gutenberg Bible, and collection of early printing by William Caxton.
Manchester Art Gallery. The Manchester Art Gallery possesses one of the largest art collections in Britain outside of London. The NQ as per local shorthand is a hotchpotch of architectural styles.
Record labels and fashion designers have set up shop inside Edwardian mills; office workers sink after-work pints in Victorian pubs; beard-stroking DJs seriously gather in modern beer gardens to compare purchases from stores that do a roaring trade in vinyl and art galleries like the Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester Art Gallery , to name a couple, have set up shop here.
As well as works by its Mancunian namesake, The Lowry features three performance spaces, which play hosts to musicals, comedy and more. A long time ago, some very clever people decided that the area where Salford and Trafford come together — the abandoned quays, which once formed a busy dockland — would make an ideal leisure destination. So now we have a wonderful waterside location just 10 minutes from the city centre.
The Lowry is a hot spot for top theatre, from world premieres to West End successes. The city's best-known museum famed for its collection of natural history and human artefacts. They were all scanned in using the most up-to-date technology and to describe them as fascinating is an understatement: not only are they marvels to behold, but the stories behind them are pretty amazing, too.
An inspiring events and community centre. For an even better understanding of how the Suffragettes changed this city. If comedy is more your thing, see local favourites take to the stage at Gullivers or get to know the next generation of stand-ups at the Frog and Bucket. Dont miss: The stunningly strange interior architecture of the Royal Exchange is worth a visit in its own right.
Where would Manchester be without never-ending, chant-inducing football? A swanky swimming pool turned events space. When it closed in , everything from the ornate Edwardian tiles to the retro pool-side changing rooms were perfectly preserved. Now, it hosts some of the best events in the city, the empty pools filled with antiques fairs and food festivals.
Their long-term aim is to turn the space into a Turkish bath, so visit these top events — it could be your last chance. Keep an eye out for its next date.
Its last outing took place in a massive disused former railway depot and included a four-day Gay Village Gathering, with even more music in Sackville Gardens.
After a year off in , Pride returned in August Now, the award-winning venue continues to showcase new talent and cult heroes, and is well known for putting on lesser-known legends from around the globe. A neo-Gothic masterpiece with a taste for events, festivals and a flick or two. Like many major cities, Manchester has been used as a film and TV location for decades.
Manchester Town Hall has long stood in for the Houses of Parliament. For lifelong learners, students, academics, and architecture-lovers, John Rylands Library is a peaceful haven set in the heart of the bustling city. Manchester Art Gallery is situated in the city centre, in a building that has stood on this space since The gallery celebrates local and international work with an extensive collection that spans centuries.
Here you will find paintings by artists such as Gainsborough, Turner and Pissarro. The gallery also features collections of crafts, from ceramics to metalwork and home items, as well as clothing and accessories dating from to the modern day. Manchester Art Gallery is one of the best places to go for art and culture in the city. Featuring dramatic gothic-style architecture that dates from , spend some time admiring the Town Hall from picturesque Albert Square. The clock tower reaches 85 metres and looks out upon the city.
Book a tour to explore the gorgeous interior, with tall arched ceilings and beautiful spiral staircases, gilded in gold. Visit the Sculpture Hall, home to a number of statues and busts celebrating people of importance to Manchester.
This historically important location is a great way to learn more about the city and view some stunning architecture. See Mancester from the water : Minute River Cruise. Manchester has played an important role in the fields of science and technology throughout its existence. The Museum of Science and Industry celebrates this contribution with a number of displays and exhibitions on areas such as transport, power and computing.
The museum is ideal for families, with a number of hands-on activities suitable for children and adults alike, including scientific experiments, virtual reality booths, and games. For football fans, a visit to Old Trafford football stadium is a must. Home to Manchester United FC since , the stadium is the largest in the country and one of its most iconic. Book a tour for a unique experience through the football grounds, backstage, and into the on-site museum.
Learn about the history of the stadium and football club, and walk in the footsteps of football legends like Bobby Charlton and George Best. Old Trafford is an important location for English culture and a great place to spend a day out. Chinatown is colourful and diverse, with some of the best ethnic restaurants in the city.
For authentic Szechuan cuisine, try Red Chilli, one of the best eateries in the area, tucked away in a store basement. Spend some time browsing the many shops with their colourful traditional wares and bright toys, or visit a local supermarket to cook up an Asian meal in your own home. The building was completed in and has survived historical damage in WWII and beyond.
The Royal Exchange still features beautiful architecture but the highlight is the theatre, considered to be one of the best in the city. The theatre produces hundreds of shows every year across a range of genres so there is sure to be something on to suit every taste. Whitworth Art Gallery is a beautiful, eye-catching building housing some spectacular pieces of art. The historic building was recently renovated to increase gallery space and provide a gorgeous and inviting exterior.
Within the gallery, you will find work by legendary artists such as van Gogh, Picasso, Turner, Bacon, Hockney and Lowry, making it an absolute must-visit for art enthusiasts. The gallery also hosts regular events, including weekly talks on fascinating topics, late-night openings each week, and workshops and tours that aim to teach visitors more about the art on show. Finish your visit with a light meal — or full Sunday roast at the weekends!
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