The Sights of Manchester
December 10th, 2010 by Deidre F William, under Travel and Leisure. No Comments
“Manchester has everything except a beach!” so said Ian Brown, Manchester icon and frontman of the seminal Manchester band, the Stone Roses. The city, which some claim is the nation’s “other capital”, due to its historical importance, has something for everyone. Manchester is extremely well-known for its cultural contribution to the world, notably through music, education, the arts and or course, sport.
From the tours of Manchester United’s world-famous Old Trafford football stadium, which is well worth a visit, particularly if you can secure a ticket for a game, to the city’s second team, Manchester City, who are housed in the City of Manchester Stadium, you can also enjoy hospitality and premier league football in Manchester – just make sure you pick your preferred colour first.
Manchester has many museums offering insight into local, national and indeed world history, from the science and industry museum, the national history museum (part of the University of Manchester university), to the people’s history museum. The Imperial War Museum North is aptly situated on the banks of Manchester’s Ship Canal – a prime target for the Luftwaffe during both world wars, because of the industrial importance of Manchester.
There are always events being hosted in the city, too. Currently, Manchester has the largest outdoor German Christmas Market in the Country, which attracts over three million visitors (and the rest) each year, and you can find live music, opera, ballet and plays at the city’s world class venues such as the Opera House, the Lowry theatre and the city’s many, many other venues.
Set aside from the typically ‘touristy’ elements of Manchester, the city is well-worth walking around, if your have the time, to take in the sights. There is the imposing gothic town hall, the city’s shops, and then there is the bars and restaurants of the city’s northern quarter. The city’s nightlife was birthed on the music scene of ‘Madchester’, and you will be able to find something for everybody in Manchester. We may not have a beach, but you won’t need one!
Why not indulge in the exclusive company of great manchester escorts to show you round the city, catch a football game or enjoy a meal in one of Manchester’s thousands of restaurants.
