The 10 best museums in Manchester: suffrage, science, and soccer
7 min read • Apr 26, 2022
Manchester has such an excellent - and eclectic - range of museums. Here are 10 of the very best.
Travel Stories
Manchester
- How to get around Manchester: from free buses to a swaggering stroll, some might say it's got it all
8 min read • Apr 23, 2022
Whether walking, cycling or hopping on a bus is your preferred transport mode, there are plenty of ways to get around Manchester.
- How to visit Manchester on a budget: from free transport to cheap eats
7 min read • Apr 21, 2022
Make your next UK city break as affordable as possible with our top tips for visiting Manchester on a budget.
- The 11 best city parks in Manchester
8 min read • Apr 14, 2022
Get the lowdown on the best parks in Manchester, including options for leisurely wanders, family-friendly fun and alfresco eating.
- The best neighborhoods in Manchester: cutting-edge culture, fabulous food and next-level nightlife
7 min read • Apr 12, 2022
There's more to Manchester than its impressive city center. Uncover the best neighborhoods for dining, sightseeing and family-friendly days out.
- What are the best free things to do in Manchester?
6 min read • Apr 9, 2022
Explore Roman fortifications, stroll city parks, check out street art and more: here are the most exciting free things to do in Manchester.
- The best time to visit Manchester for food, festivals and football
6 min read • Apr 8, 2022
From music festivals and festive markets to crowd-free museums, discover the best (and driest!) time to visit Manchester.
- 7 of the best day trips from Manchester: cities, peaks, and seaside are all within reach
7 min read • Apr 4, 2022
Escape the city for pastures new - the seaside, historic cities, or the countryside - with the best day trips from Manchester.
- The best places to celebrate Pride in the UK
6 min read • May 30, 2019
Summer’s on the way in the UK, and that means one thing for the LGBT+ community and their allies: Pride events are starting to happen up and down the…
- The best UK cities on a budget
7 min read • Sep 1, 2017
Travel in the UK can be a bargain experience if you do it right. Museums and galleries are often free, historic cities and parks offer plenty of options…
- Weekend getaway: music in Manchester
1 min read • Jan 25, 2011
Looking for a quick getaway and a big music fan? The February edition of Lonely Planet magazine has five history and culture weekends in Europe. We’re…