Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in North West England, at the centre of the eponymous county of Greater Manchester. It had a population of over 589,000 in 2024. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.87 million.
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Grouped by neighbourhood, lunch included. Built from places we verified recently.
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Manchester; times are rough estimates by road.
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25 km≈ 30 min
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27 km≈ 30 min
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34 km≈ 40 min
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36 km≈ 40 min
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43 km≈ 50 min
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44 km≈ 50 min
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48 km≈ 55 min
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50 km≈ 1 h
From Manchester you can reach Warrington (25 km), Wigan (27 km), Blackburn (34 km), Huddersfield (36 km) and Preston (43 km) in about 30 min to 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
We are collecting fresh places for Manchester. Check back soon for photos and opening hours.
You can fly into Leeds Bradford Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Manchester Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.