When people think about the major cities in the UK, London will more often than not be the first to spring to mind. While this is certainly for good reason, there is another major city which is quickly becoming one of the most desirable cities in the UK and now deemed to be the London of the North – Manchester. Manchester is a fabulous city which is attracting more and more visitors from around the world and it is easy to see why.
Here is what a weekend in this historic, cultural and welcoming city could look like.
Major Attractions
Manchester is a city that has something for everyone with some of the most important contributions to popular culture originating here. A few of the main highlights include Old Trafford stadium, Manchester Museum, The Quays, Manchester Art Gallery and the Manchester Ship Canal. The great variety of major attractions ensures that all visitors are catered for here whether you are visiting as a family, with your partner or with a group of friends.
Atmosphere
Another reason that Manchester is proving to be popular and attracting more and more visitors is the cool, friendly and welcoming atmosphere found throughout the city. While London can sometimes be crisp around the edges and intimidating, Manchester is more laid-back which makes it a great place for strolling the streets. The cafes, pubs, restaurants and bars are also excellent and play an important role in the city’s cultural identity.
Convenience
Another major attraction for Manchester is the convenience. It is a city that can be very easy to navigate thanks to the excellent transport links, including a light rail system which can be a pleasant way to travel across Manchester. While there are plenty of great hotels around, if you want to feel at home during your trip to Manchester then it is a good idea to book into a serviced apartment. There are fantastic apartments all over the city which are well-positioned so that you can easily get out and explore each day and find your way home with minimal fuss at the end of the day. This will also give you somewhere for relaxing for those times where you are tired from taking in the sights.
It is no surprise that Manchester is attracting more and more visitors each year as it is a friendly, historic and fascinating city that oozes culture. It’s labeled as London of the North is certainly fitting, but it is also its own city in its own right with a distinctive personality that is quite different to that of the capital’s. No matter who you are travelling with, you are sure to have a fantastic time taking in the sights and soaking up the atmosphere here.
