SIGHT SEEING IN MANCHESTER

John Rylands Library (45 mins)
Absolute must. It looks like Hogwarts and it’s free.

Wander upstairs, soak it in, take photos.

Manchester Cathedral (20 mins)
Just a few minutes away. Small but atmospheric, right by the river.

Northern Quarter wander (1.5-2 hrs)
This is where Manchester gets cool:

Street art everywhere
Indie shops & record stores
Pop into Afflecks (quirky indoor market)

Manchester Arndale

One of the largest city centre shopping malls in the UK, with over 200 stores including fashion, tech, cosmetics, accessories, and a food court. It’s right in the heart of the city, making it super convenient to combine with sightseeing.

The Trafford Centre

Trafford Centre - often simply called Trafford Centre — is one of the United Kingdom’s largest and most popular shopping and leisure destinations, located in the Trafford Park area of Greater Manchester, England (about five miles west of Manchester city centre).

🛍️ What to Expect

Trafford Centre offers over 200 shops spanning fashion, tech, beauty, accessories, homeware, and more — from high‑street favourites to flagship and designer brands.

👗 Fashion & lifestyle: Zara, Bershka, AllSaints, Calvin Klein, Lululemon
🍎 Tech & accessories: Apple Store
💍 Jewellery & gifts: Beaverbrooks
🧴 Beauty & wellness: Bath & Body Works, Boots
🍪 Food & drinks: Ben’s Cookies, Caffè Nero, McDonald’s and a large food court (The Orient) with many cafés and restaurants

PAID TOURS

Manchester United - Stadium Tour

How to check and book:

✔️ The official Old Trafford Museum & Stadium Tour has a calendar of available dates and time slots on the Manchester United website. You’ll be able to see if tickets are available specifically for 23 May 2026 once the booking page is live for that month.

The Coronation Street Experience Tour & Exhibition

A must-do for all Corrie fans, The Coronation Street Experience takes you on an immersive experience that takes you back in time to Corrie’s origins, on a guided tour of the cobbled streets themselves, and to our brand-new exhibition where you can explore sets and get up close and personal with real props used on the show.

Price €40 - Time – N/A – book closer to date

Day trip to London / Scotland

Travel - Train (best & fastest)

⏱️ ~2 hours – 2 hrs 15 mins

From Manchester Piccadilly → London Euston
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Trains run every 20–30 minutes
Comfortable, fast, city-centre to city-centre

💡 Tip: Book early for cheaper fares, and try off-peak times if you can.

Best Day Trip Option: Edinburgh