Things to see and do in Manchester
As one of the busiest airports in the United Kingdom, Manchester Airport operates flights from a great many airlines to hundreds of destinations all over the world. Budget airlines are becoming increasingly popular as the cost of air travel skyrockets, and Manchester Airport offers several of these airlines to travellers.
EasyJet offers flights to Manchester from destinations such as Malta and Athens, and is very popular with British expats living in the Mediterranean. Other airlines which offer cheap flights to Manchester include Jet2.com and Viking Hellas and all have websites which offer good rates for early bookings.
Manchester has something to offer everyone from all walks of life. Sports fans may find themselves visiting the City of Manchester Stadium, home to Manchester City Football Club; alternatively if you are more of a red supporter than blue, there is Old Trafford, home to Manchester United Football Club. There are tours available around the grounds and photo opportunities alongside the trophy cabinets.
Manchester has an array of museums and art galleries for those who prefer a cultured trip, and the Lowry Centre also has regular theatre productions showing. Of course if theatre is what you are looking for, there is the Opera House and the Palace Theatre running top named shows such as ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Evita’.
Shopping in Manchester is a highlight, boasting stores such as Harvey Nichols and Selfridges and visit at Christmas time and there are the continental Christmas Markets offering handicrafts and foodstuffs from Europe as well as unusual Christmas gifts.