Manchester is a commercial and cultural city on the northwest side of England, mainly in Lancashire. It is acknowledged as the centre for arts, media, higher education, and tourist attractions.
Manchester has gone through significant changes to create alluring Manchester attractions, extend the city’s entertainment and sports facilities, and create an enormous range of retail opportunities for people.
10 Most Popular Manchester Attractions
1. Manchester Town Hall
It is the ceremonial headquarters of Manchester City Council in Albert Square– the most outstanding example of neo-Gothic architecture.
It is a building full of character with impressive architecture, beautiful stained glass windows, and an artistic interior.
While council meetings are no longer held here, it is a great place to host events from weddings to business conferences.
2. Imperial War Museum North
The Imperial War Museum is an excellent example of deconstructive architecture among other Manchester attractions.
It tells powerful stories of war and takes you on a walk through the timeline of World War till the present day. The place provides the thematic and chronological displays exhibited throughout the gallery.
3. Manchester Art Gallery
The gallery’s beautiful art collection has over 25000 objects, 2000 oil paintings, 3000 watercolours and drawings, 250 sculptures, 90 miniatures, and around 1000 prints. It is open for all seven days of the week and does not charge any entry fee.
While exploring the beauty of the gallery, you will indeed lose yourself for a couple of hours. The gallery is a lovely mixture of both contemporary and classical artwork. And the happiest part of the gallery is the children’s area.
4. Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
Alderman Fletcher Moss donated the park to Manchester, and the park got its name from him. It is a lovely place to go for a family walk because the park’s greenery provides a peaceful atmosphere to tourists. Paths in the park are well maintained and accessible for wheelchairs, walks, running, and mobility scooters. There are also local shops where you can have fun with some shopping.
Spring season embraces the beauty of this park because of the presence of the lovely river Mersey, surrounded by stunning flowers, plants, and trees to see and admire. Along with this, one can also look at beautiful birds on trees.
5. National Football Museum
The National Football Museum was initially built in 2001 in Preston. It has over 140,000 boots, balls, programs, paintings, postcards, and ceramics. Though the museum received critical success and became popular among visitors, external funding was withdrawn, and the museum was shut to the public in 2010.
Residents and schools of the city can still visit for free. The museum has hosted various popular and thought-provoking exhibitions to celebrate football’s role and impact on society.
6. Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral acts as a sacred place where the presence of God can be felt,t and people can worship, offer prayer, and hospitality. It encourages and supports Christianity and the diverse culture of the country. Heritage is preserved and developed in Manchester Cathedral through music, art, and other celebrations.
The archives of Manchester Cathedral include two distinct collections– the Capitular papers and the Parish records.
7. Heaton Park
Heaton Park is a historic region on the edge of Manchester with lots of attractions. One visiting this park can visit play areas, cafes, animal centres, a tram museum, a golf course, a boating lake, and horse riding.
Heaton Park organises various events and programs yearly, including outdoor concerts, dramas, and plays.
While visiting Heaton Park, one can enjoy walking, orienteering, rowing boats, tram rides, and beekeeping. There are various restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, and microbreweries to have food while exploring the park.
8. Science and Industry Museum
The Science and Industry Museum allows people to explore the years of innovations and ideas that kick-started life in Manchester and went on to modify the world. It includes a rich history of scientific discoveries in Revolution Manchester.
It also explains the connection between the city’s heritage and the cotton industry. It has a family-friendly interactive gallery to showcase extraordinary exhibitions like the cancer revolution: science, innovation, and hope.
The science and industry museum ensures to be open and accessible for everyone, with open access to all the floors and buildings within the premises. Also, physically disabled people who face difficulty walking around the museum can borrow a wheelchair from the museum.
9. The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester offers undergraduate and master’s courses post-graduation in varied research areas. It is one of the leading research institutions and the only university in the United Kingdom to have social responsibility as the primary goal.
It has been playing a significant role in tackling the SDGs in 4 ways– through research, learning and students, public engagement, activities, and responsible campus operations.
The university has always collaborated with different organisations that deliver radicle solutions. Their research projects tackle critical issues like making the economy more productive or providing sustainable and inclusive urban redevelopment. Therefore, for global challenges, Manchester is providing solutions.
10. Chetham’s Library
Chetham’s Library was founded in 1653, Britain’s oldest surviving public library. The magnificent old sandstone buildings and library interior create a unique atmosphere for readers and visitors.
At present, the Library has expanded its collection of books and become specialized in the history and topography of Greater Manchester and Lancashire. The library has been providing free access for over 350 years. The strength and breadth of collections and rich cultural history have ensured the library is an essential center for study, research, and tourist attractions.
The Last Stop
Greater Manchester is blessed with numerous family-friendly attractions full of fun things to do. Here, you will find museums and galleries, parks and gardens, theatres and libraries – a diverse collection of options to make your holiday fun, educational, and memorable.
Last Updated on July 8, 2024 by Sathi Chakraborty
