Top 20 Best Things to Do in Manchester
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Manchester
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Manchester

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Popular Best Things to Do Near Manchester
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Popular Best Things to Do Near Manchester

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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Manchester
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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Manchester

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Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Manchester
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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Manchester
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Things to do in Manchester (2026)

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Etihad Stadium

Etihad Stadium

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Northern England
Learn about the team's history from a professional guide
Book now for tomorrow
Manchester
3.2 km from downtown
From 43.27
Old Trafford
Nearby attraction

Old Trafford

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Trafford
Locker room & players' tunnel
Stretford
3.4 km from Manchester
Manchester | Khalid Tour
Oct 16

Manchester | Khalid Tour

Concerts
Manchester
2.1 km from downtown
From 78
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
Closes at 5:00 PM

John Rylands Research Institute and Library

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
Manchester's "Hogwarts" library: step into the Middle Ages in a second
Manchester
109m from downtown
City Centre
Free entry
Chinatown

Chinatown

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
Authentic Chinese restaurants
Manchester
521m from downtown
City Centre
Free entry
National Football Museum
Closes at 5:00 PM

National Football Museum

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
Test speed & reaction, commentary fun
Manchester
846m from downtown
City Centre
The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Northern England
One of the cradles of Nobel laureates
Manchester
1.8 km from downtown
Free entry
Manchester | Sam Smith<To Be Free>Tour
Manchester | Sam Smith<To Be Free>Tour
Sep 3-Sep 4

Manchester | Sam Smith<To Be Free>Tour

Concerts
Manchester
136m from downtown
City Centre
Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council

No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Manchester
Dalton & Joule statues in the hall
Manchester
299m from downtown
City Centre
Free entry
Tyla - A*Pop World Tour
Oct 19

Tyla - A*Pop World Tour

Concerts
Manchester
2.1 km from downtown
Manchester | Melanie Martinez “HADES: THE SACRIFICE” Tour
Sep 12

Manchester | Melanie Martinez “HADES: THE SACRIFICE” Tour

Concerts
Manchester
3.3 km from downtown
Manchester United
Nearby attraction

Manchester United

Stretford
3.4 km from Manchester
From 124
Manchester | The Entitled Sons Tour
Nov 6

Manchester | The Entitled Sons Tour

Concerts
Manchester
2.1 km from downtown
From 30.57
Manchester | Jenna Raine Concert
Nov 17

Manchester | Jenna Raine Concert

Concerts
Manchester
901m from downtown
City Centre
From 31.36
Manchester | Todd Rundgren Concert
Sep 12

Manchester | Todd Rundgren Concert

Concerts
Manchester
195m from downtown
City Centre
From 66
Manchester | Sam Tompkins Concert
Oct 11

Manchester | Sam Tompkins Concert

Concerts
Manchester
2.1 km from downtown
Manchester | MNEK<THE!! BULLDOZER!!>Tour
Manchester | MNEK<THE!! BULLDOZER!!>Tour
Nov 12

Manchester | MNEK<THE!! BULLDOZER!!>Tour

Concerts
Manchester
692m from downtown
City Centre
From 48.68
Manchester | Brandi Carlile Tour
Apr 9, 2027-Apr 10, 2027

Manchester | Brandi Carlile Tour

Concerts
Manchester
2.1 km from downtown

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Popular Types of Attractions in Manchester

Historical attractions  |  Nature and wildlife  |  Natural scenery  |  Mountain climbing  |  Beaches and shores  |  Exhibitions & events  |  Performances  |  Concerts  |  Exhibitions  |  Sightseeing tours  |  Night view  |  Boat tour  |  Sightseeing bus  |  Leisure activities  |  Farms and pastures  |  Camping and campsites  |  Spa/massage  |  Cultural institutions  |  Themed exhibition halls  |  Museums  |  Science & technology museums  |  Outdoor activities  |  Mountain climbing  |  Shooting  |  Cycling  |  Parks  |  Skybound experiences

Popular Restaurants in Manchester

MR THOMAS'S CHOP HOUSE  |  I Am Pho  |  Richmond Tea Rooms  |  The Tavern at King Street Townhouse  |  Miller & Carter Manchester  |  Mamucium  |  Hunan Restaurant  |  mana  |  Grand Pacific  |  Federal Cafe Bar  |  The Refuge  |  The Molly House  |  Yuzu Japanese Restaurant  |  Turkish Delight  |  The Lime Tree  |  The Eighth Day Shop & Cafe  |  Tattu Manchester  |  Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill  |  Wing's Lincoln Square  |  Sam's Chop House  |  Gorilla  |  Hawksmoor Manchester  |  Indique  |  Bill's Spinningfields Restaurant  |  20 Stories  |  Chez Mal at Malmaison Manchester  |  Akbar's Restaurant  |  Mughli Charcoal Pit  |  Gaucho Manchester  |  Only Yu Oriental Cuisine

Popular Destinations

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