You are here: Home > Travel Information > Destination Guides Text size A A A See what people from around the world are saying about cities we fly to and from charleyesmith: I hate Manchester rush hour traffic a minute ago carlosrinnet: Eden Hazard keeps Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea guessing over future: Eden Hazard signed off fo... http://t.co/uokbhLQc a minute ago samilambra: Eden Hazard keeps Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea guessing over future: Eden Hazard signed off fo... http://t.co/iJv9gQ3m a minute ago World / Europe / England / Manchester | Overview | Fast Facts | Arrive | See | Eat | Sleep | Connect With its smart new boutique hotels, loft apartments and vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene, the ever- dynamic city of Manchester has moved into the 21st century in style. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Pound Sterling (GBP) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements No visa required for EU nationals, Canadians, Americans or Australians Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather Warm, rather wet summers, cold winters Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 00 44 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 220V (UK-style 3 pin plugs) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety Free National Health Service. EU citizens should obtain a European Health Insurance Card before departure, which entitles them to free or reduced cost treatment in England. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Manchester touch down at Manchester Airport, situated ten miles south of the city. The airport is served by regular train services to and from Piccadilly train station (£2.65 one-way), and the journey time is 20 minutes. Taxis (£20) are available outside the arrivals hall, and journey time to Manchester city centre is 20-30 minutes. Manchester also has an extensive bus and Metrolink tram network that covers the city. The town centre and most tourist attractions are accessible on foot. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Urbis Urbis: This modernist, all-glass structure is a landmark development for the phoenix-like Manchester, and explores contemporary, urban culture via a busy programme of exhibitions, events and screenings. It appeals to the art-school crowd but also caters for family and community events, looking at the influence of Manchester as a city of industry and culture throughout history. Address: Cathedral Gardens, Manchester Post Code:M4 3BG Tel No:+44 (0)161 605 8200 The Imperial War Museum North The Imperial War Museum North : Hop on the Metrolink to The Quays, in the suburb of Salford, to catch the permanent collection, or the latest compelling exhibition to examine the theme of the human cost of war. The museum is the sister property to London's Imperial War Museum and the building's famously angular design is the legacy of the award-winning architect Daniel Libeskind. Address: The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester Post Code:M17 1TZ Tel No:00 44 161 836 4000 Walking Tours Walking tours: Strolling around Manchester city centre is the best way to uncover the stories behind the Victorian facades and industrial landmarks. Choose from numerous themed walking tours led by Blue Badge guides, from industrial heritage trails to literary connections via landmarks of the city's music scene. Most two-hour walking tours depart from the Manchester Visitor Information Centre by the Town Hall. Address: Town Hall Extension, Lloyd Street, Manchester Post Code:M60 2LA Tel No:+44 (0) 871 222 8223 Quick Lunch - Lounge Good-value, hearty set lunches are the trademark of Lounge, a no-nonsense bistro tucked away in the business district. The opulent decor lends a taste of inner-city decadence. Address: Tib Lane Post Code: Tel No:00 44 161 834 1331 Top Table - The Modern Bar & Restaurant The Modern Bar & Restaurant is the panoramic dining room on the upper floors of modernist museum, Urbis (above). The upper bar serves cool cocktails, while the lower-mezzanine restaurant serves a seasonal menu, drawing on local produce. Address: Cathedral Gardens Post Code: Tel No:00 44 161 605 8282 Cheap Eat - Katsouris Deli For a cheap but stylish quick bite, it's hard to beat Katsouris Deli, a Mediterranean-themed deli in the heart of the city. Sit in for Meze mains and vegetarian specials, or grab a sandwich to go. Address: 113 Deansgate Post Code: Tel No:, 00 44 161 819 1260 On Business - ABode Manchester Located right next to Piccadilly train station, ABode Manchester is a smart new boutique property with a champagne bar and Michael Caines' hip restaurant serving modern British cuisine. Book now Address: 107 Picadilly Post Code:M1 2DB Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Yang Sing Oriental The latest venture from local entrepreneur, Gerry Yeung, the Yang Sing Oriental is a luxurious, Asian-themed hotel with 48 guestrooms. Facilities are five-star, and the Oriental flourishes, such as rickshaw transfers and a Chinese afternoon tea, are far classier than they may sound. If required, a personal scent sommelier is even on hand to help you select your perfect perfume. Book now Address: 36 Princess Street Post Code:M1 4JY Tel No: Cheap Sleep - City Inn hotel The City Inn hotel is a smart, and welcoming hotel with a central location. Modern facilities include iMacs in every room for Internet access. Book now Address: One Piccadilly Place; 1 Auburn Street Post Code:M1 1DG Tel No: Coffee And Chat - The Cornerhouse The coffee shop at The Cornerhouse (70 Oxford St, 00 44 161 200 1500) , the city's leading independent arts venue, is the place to catch local celebrities brokering new deals with their agents. Address: 70 Oxford St Post Code: Tel No:00 44 161 200 1500 Formal Presentation - Malmaison Hotel Lavish and intimate, the Malmaison Hotel (Piccadilly, 00 44 161 278 1000) offers stylish meeting rooms, modern business facilities, and private dining for up to 60 delegates. Address: Piccadilly Post Code: Tel No:00 44 161 278 1000 Evening Drinks - Cloud 23 Cloud 23 (303 Deansgate, 0044 161 8701688) the chic bar at the top of the Hilton Manchester Deansgate hotel, has the wow factor with its heady mix of panoramic cityscape views and cool cocktails. Address: 303 Deansgate Manchester Post Code:M3 4LQ Tel No:00 44 161 870 1600 Print City guides Leeds-Bradford London-Heathrow Manchester Newcastle Flights Book flights to Manchester now Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
