North West · England
Top 10 places in Manchester
Ranked from Google ratings and review counts, not VacationGuide reviews. Sights and landmarks are weighted above restaurants and stays so the list shows you what makes Manchester worth visiting.
- 1Attraction
Old Trafford
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Google rating 4.6(54,811 Google reviews)
Old Trafford, located in Stretford, Manchester, serves as the historic home ground for Manchester United. This iconic stadium offers behind-the-scenes tours for visitors and provides seating for 75,000 spectators during matches. Beyond football, it also features event spaces with views of the pitch.
Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, UK
Official website - 2Attraction
Etihad Stadium
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Google rating 4.6(32,809 Google reviews)
This expansive, contemporary sports venue in Manchester is well-known for hosting football matches and offering behind-the-scenes stadium tours. It also features numerous high-quality event spaces and is undergoing an expansion to include a fan zone, hotel, and museum.
Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF, UK
Official website - 3Attraction
Science and Industry Museum
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Google rating 4.4(21,040 Google reviews)
Located in Manchester, this museum delves into the city's significant contributions to science, technology, and industry. It showcases 250 years of innovations that originated in Manchester and influenced the world, particularly highlighting its role in the Industrial Revolution.
Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4JP, UK
Official website - 4Attraction
Manchester Museum
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Google rating 4.7(10,975 Google reviews)
Owned by the University of Manchester, this Oxford Road attraction offers free admission to an extensive range of exhibits spanning natural history, archaeology, and anthropology. Visitors can discover diverse artefacts from around the globe, with highlights including ancient Egyptian mummies and prehistoric dinosaur displays. Alongside its galleries, the venue also hosts a vibrant programme of bookable events.
Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Official website - 5Landmark
Quays
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Google rating 4.4(15,440 Google reviews)
The Quays is a contemporary waterfront destination located on the historic Manchester Ship Canal in Salford, Greater Manchester. This unique area offers a vibrant mix of art galleries, performing arts venues, restaurants, and shops. It's easily accessible, situated just a short tram ride from Manchester city centre.
Salford, Manchester M50 3UB, UK
- 6Restaurant
Dishoom Manchester
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Google rating 4.8(10,837 Google reviews)
Dishoom Manchester offers a trendy setting with elegant surroundings and stained glass windows, serving modern Indian cuisine. This popular Manchester destination provides Bombay comfort food throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner. Visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes, including small plates, grills, and their renowned House Black Daal.
32 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT, UK
Official website - 7Landmark
St. Peter's Square
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Google rating 4.6(2,876 Google reviews)
Situated in the heart of Manchester city centre, St. Peter's Square is a spacious public plaza bordered by notable architecture including Manchester Central Library, The Midland Hotel, and the Town Hall Extension. Served by its own dedicated tram stop, the area features the Emmeline Pankhurst statue commemorating the suffragette movement alongside benches and convenient spots for food and drink.
St Peter's Square, Manchester M1 5AN, UK
- 8Restaurant
Tattu Manchester
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Google rating 4.7(6,066 Google reviews)
3 Hardman Square, Gartside St, Manchester M3 3EB, UK
Official website - 9Landmark
Alan Turing Memorial
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Google rating 4.6(1,744 Google reviews)
Situated within Manchester's Sackville Park, this landmark features a bronze statue of the notable mathematician and computer pioneer Alan Turing seated upon a bench. Unveiled in June 2001, the memorial sits in a small, leafy square that is completely free to enter. Visitors will find an information board outlining his life story, along with a scannable QR code and the opportunity to sit alongside the figure for a photograph.
Sackville Park, Fairfield St, Manchester M1 3HB, UK
Official website - 10Café
Bruncho
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Google rating 4.8(5,661 Google reviews)
270 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4JB, UK
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