Tour & Travel Packages to Manchester

Manchester today is a centre of art, higher education and commerce. The city boasts of interesting galleries and museums, such as the Whitworth Art Gallery, the Museum of Science and Industry, the City Art Gallery and the Imperial War Museum North. By night, you can attend a show at one of theatrical and concert venues, like the Lowry or the Royal Exchange.

In more recent times, Manchester has been famous for its influence on the UK music scene. It has given life to many successful musicians and groups, for example the Stone Roses, the Smiths, the Happy Mondays, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis and James.

Do you know Coronation Street, one of the longest-running soap operas? It was set in Manchester and was very popular with people all over the world. The city is also famous thanks to its football clubs such as Manchester United and Manchester City.

Manchester is home to two of the largest universities in the UK, The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as the Royal Northern College of Music. That’s why this industrial city has a large number of students living here full-time.

Known for its influence on the histories of industry and music, Manchester is considered by many people as the second city of England and the capital of the north of England.

Read more about Manchester in our City Guide ...

Airport Address: Manchester Airport Plc, Manchester M90 1QX, UK
Distance and Location: The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester
Airport Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Airport E-mail: None
Airport Telephone: (0)161 489 3000
Country Code: 44
Time Zone: GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.