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We hope you find our City Guide to life in Manchester of interest.
Manchester is the North West's regional capital and for many in the UK Manchester is the second city behind London. It is the third most visited city in the UK and has a population of 2.6 million. The city boasts a number of leading businesses, retailers and entertainment venues. Manchester has a vibrant sporting culture and a rich artistic & music heritage.
Manchester has an excellent infrastructure, including a major international airport, the expanding Metrolink light rail network and a wide choice of city-centre accommodation. The derelict old factories and mills that characterised the city in the 80s have given way for luxury conversion flats, and new build pads have been built on every piece of wasteland over the past 10 years. The hustle and bustle of city centre living is desirable for many young professionals. Should you wish to avoid living in the city then perhaps one of the excellent suburbs such as Chorlton, Didsbury, Withington, Fallowfield and Prestwich are more for you.
Sport plays a huge part of Manchester's identity, so you may wish to cheer on Champions League (2008) winners, Manchester United, at the Old Trafford stadium or watch a game at the Old Trafford cricket ground.
Manchester is a city renowned for its night life and cultural heritage. If it's theatre you're after then venues like The Royal Exchange, Palace Theatre and The Lowry are a few to mention. There are a plethora of galleries on offer and the Millennium Quarter is one of the most historic areas of the city.
Manchester's main shopping district is along Deansgate, a mecca for spending your hard-earned cash. The Arndale Centre is a magnet for compulsive buyers and you can even get a totally free express shopping session with their very own Retail Therapy Team. Located to the west of the City we cannot leave out the Trafford Centre which has nearly 300 stores, a multiplex cinema, live music and street theatre performances.
Urbis is an exhibition centre about city life, so if you want to learn more about the city in your lunch break then visit there and you can take numerous tours too. They cover tours to suit all tastes; from cultural history to shopping.
There are 3 national parks in a short distance from Manchester should you wish to escape manic city life; Snowdonia, the Lake District and the Peak District.
Although Manchester didn't produce the Beatles it can be argued and often is that Manchester's music scene has been more vibrant and influential over the years. From the vanguard of punk via the Buzzcocks, to Joy Divison, New Order, Happy Mondays and host of others from factory records, Manchester has been at the cutting edge of the UK music scene for the last 30 years. The list of bands from Manchester out strips even those from London. They include, The Smiths, Stone Roses and Oasis. More recently The Doves and The Ting Tings have kept the flag flying for the Manchester Music Scene.
There are some excellent live music venues, a large number of bars and clubs, and a vast array of places to eat and socialise (there are over 500 licensed venues on the city centre). From traditional pubs to trendy wine bars and well over 200 restaurants in Manchester city centre to choose from, you are sure to have an excellent night out.
We asked our MD 'In your opinion, where's the best place to eat in Manchester & what would do you order when you do there?' and he responded: "It would have to be Room on King Street. They serve nouvelle cuisine with a twist and the service is the best I have ever had. I would start with Buffalo Mozzarella followed by breast of chicken and ending with a selection of cheeses and coffee, it will leave you full enough to be happy but not uncomfortable."
The bar scene tends to go between the Northern Quarter, Deansgate Locks and Canal Street.
