How to spend 48 hours in Manchester
Manchester is one of the most popular UK cities to visit and it’s easy to see why. With it’s iconic music scene, industrial history and superb shopping. Manchester is bustling with character with a mixture of old and new architecture. If you love quirky vintage shops then Manchester is the place for you. I recently visited Manchester for a weekend away. I have been trying to explore more of the UK and I love heading up North as the people are so friendly!
Free things to do in Manchester
Town Hall
John Rylands Library
Manchester Cathedral
People’s History Museum
Central Library
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester Quays
Vintage shopping
There are a lot of vintage shops to explore in Manchester most of them are found in the Northern Quarter.
Where to eat
Annie’s is owned by actress Jennie Mcalpine who plays Fiz in Corrie. I had a lovely hot choc with biscuits. They offer afternoon tea, mains and desserts. They also have a take on the Rovers staple called Annie’s hot pot.
Federal Cafe – This is a New Zealand/Australian cafe which is a great spot for brunch, it was super busy when I went.
Have a drink at Sinclairs’ Oyster bar
Accommodation
Hatters Hilton Chambers
- Free breakfast – toast or cereal
- Different activities such as pub crawl, walking tours etc
- Free Wifi
- Communal kitchen and TV lounge – good for meeting new people
- Prices start from £12
Information
- Manchester is pretty easy to get around by foot
- There are also plenty of bus’s and trams if you don’t feel like walking
- Parking is so cheap compared to the South I parked all day for £2.50 in Rochdale car park check out Parkopedia to find the cheapest car parks
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44 Comments
Pete Hillman
Your photographs are so full of vibrant energy! The colour and light are magnificent! Great way to advertise this city and its attractions.
enjoytheadventures
Thank you!
Halee Pagel
I’ve only flown into the airport. I’d really like to visit! How many days do you recommend staying?
enjoytheadventures
At least 2 days. I saw most of the things I wanted to in 2 days but I could have spent a few days more exploring 🙂
jebusandandrea
Very nice. I love the photos in the library.
Jim
loved the post and the pics. thanks for taking us there and whetting our appetites.
Browsing the Atlas
I actually did only spend 48 hours in Manchester a few years ago. I had to go visit the Manchester United stadium and also took a tour of the underground bomb shelters. There was plenty to do to fill a weekend. I’d love to go back!
enjoytheadventures
The underground bomb shelters sound interesting I’ll check them out next time I head to Manchester 🙂
Jirah Merizz
Manchester is added to my bucket list! What an amazing post and love the photos !! x
enjoytheadventures
Thank you 😊
Kritt Normsaskul
Great post and wonderful images, Jess 🙂 Have a wonderful new year
enjoytheadventures
Thank you!
1944april
Manchester has changed since I lived there in 1970 -72 :-o)
middleofnowhereweb
I loved this little, enchanting trip to Manchester… Thanks so much!! 🙂
mavimet
Looks amazing – thanks 🙂
PrayThroughHistory
Good post! Got to play some shows w/ “oldguard” manchester bands in the 90’s: stone roses, inspiral carpets and they were good, real people. Reminded me of people here in the Midwest US.
enjoytheadventures
That sounds amazing!
chiarascorners
I just discovered your blog today! I really am enjoying it! I love this post, the pictures are so beautiful! Thanks for posting, looking forward to reading more! following you right away! xx
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enjoytheadventures
Thank you! I’m so glad you like my blog 😊
Steph (Nourish ME) (@stephhartley4)
I’m so determined to travel around the UK more in 2017, and I’ve never been to Manchester so this looks INCREDIBLE. Thank you for all the inspo!
Steph – http://www.nourishmeblog.co.uk
enjoytheadventures
Thanks! I want to explore the UK more too. Manchester is definitely worth a visit!
adele miner
I’ve never been to Manchester but i’ve heard lots about it, your pictures are just stunning! I need that hot chocolate haha.
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enjoytheadventures
Thanks! The hot choc was so good 😊
emmanic
I have just discovered your blog and absolutely fell in love with it! Your travel guides and posts are so interesting and inspirational. I would love to travel to all the places you have discovered and more one day. It is so interesting to see the different things you can do and see in these countries.
enjoytheadventures
Thank you! I’m glad you like the blog. I hope you get to travel a lot in the future 😊
Aleeha
I live about half an hour away from Manchester so go there quite often. The Trafford Centre and Arndale centre are great places to go shopping.
Aleeha xXx
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enjoytheadventures
Yeah Manchester is really good for shopping 😊
afarawayhome
These are some of my favourite things to do in Manchester! I love to visit the Museum of Science and Industry, it’s also free and so so interesting (there are real live working trains and looms!). I also once went on a lovely walk down the canal to the roman fort at Castlefield 🙂
enjoytheadventures
Ah awesome I’ll check those out next time I visit 😊
daintydweeb
I only live a short drive away from Manchester, but strangely I have never been – only when I’ve flown from the airport! Maybe I should set aside a few days to pay a visit!
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Image Earth Travel
Brought back many memories from my visit there in 1985! I stayed at the Youth Hostel somewhere there and wonder if it’s still around…
Diana
I’ve never been to Manchester and it’s on my list to visit, this has definitely made me want to go, it looks so nice, i love travelling now and really want to explore more of the UK this year but save for bigger trips too.
nunomaulide
Very nice post – the pictures are great! I’ll make sure to follow your suggestions next time I’m in Manchester.
Thanks for following our blog!
enjoytheadventures
Thanks 🙂
equinoxio21
Quite lovely, I’d never have thought that of Man(chester)
🙂
beetleypete
Was it raining?
The last time I was i Manchester was in the early 1970s. I had to be there, so made the best of it.
You have actually managed to make it look like a ‘destination’. Well done for that, they should give you a job on their Tourist Board.
Best wishes, Pete.
enjoytheadventures
No the weather was quite nice actually, haha thanks 🙂
annagoestoconcerts
Some stunning photographs of Manchester! Even though I’ve lived here all my life, I’ve still not explored all the places you’ve listed! Need to get onto that haha 🙂
enjoytheadventures
Thanks was fun exploring Manchester 🙂
The Sweet Seven Five
Lovely little guide! I love People’s History Museum! And also just wandering around the canals! I definitely need to try Annie’s sometime too 🙂
Yasmin x
enjoytheadventures
Thanks yeah the museum was great! Yeah try Annie’s its really cosy in there 🙂
setinthepast
Very glad you liked our lovely city :-).
enjoytheadventures
Yes I enjoyed it will definitely be back 🙂
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