About Manchester

Manchester is a city with a great deal of history and culture to offer both visitors and residents. With population of over 2.5 million.

Manchester City Centre has a wealth of high street retail outlets as well as shopping arcades.

Spend hard-earned cash on designer labels. If you concentrate on King Street, St. Ann's Square and Bridge Street you won't go far wrong!

A city of culture, of music and theatre a city of pubs, restaurants and bars. Above all Manchester is a city of entertainment.

Everywhere you go in the city at night you will find people eating drinking and talking. Visit the Gay Village one of Manchesters fastest growing tourist attractions and be prepared for an evening to remember. Feast on a banquet in the largest Chinatown this side of San Francisco or dine sumptuously in one of the city's many top class eateries.

A short ride from the centre is Rusholme which is mecca for lovers of true Indian curries. If you merely want to drink and enjoy good conversation there are numerous pubs where you can drink and gossip until the cows come home - or at least until closing time!

Manchester is traditionally a centre for the legitimate theatre, many plays and shows having their preview here before going on to the West End.

The new Bridgewater Concert Hall is the home of the world- renowned Halle orchestra and regularly plays host to International artists. The roots of popular music are deeply embedded in Manchester with many star bands and solo artists starting their careers here and regular shows by all the top groups taking place in the city.

In addition, the City boasts many fine galleries and museums.
Manchester is a city with probably the best sporting tradition in the country. The city has many different clubs and associations so whether you want to watch or take part there is something for everyone.

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