Book your airline tickets to Manchester and experience one of England's most exciting cities. Quirky bars pack the Northern Quarter while art galleries and innovative museums dot Manchester's centre. Castlefield offers canalside urban respite.

Things to do

Travel on Manchester's free Metroshuttle bus around the city centre sights or book Wheel of Manchester flights for panoramic Manchester views. Urban culture is explored in Urbis museum while The Lowry cultural complex is out by Salford Quays.

Shopping

Market Street is a shopper's haven while Exchange Square's hip shops and mall attract a funky crowd. Holidays in Manchester are incomplete without browsing the diverse Northern Quarter and find one-off fashions at Manchester Fashion Market.

Restaurants

From legendary Cantonese in Chinatown and the university district's Curry Mile to Mediterreanean eateries in the city centre, Manchester offers global cuisine in increasing quantities. Book at Chaophraya Thai Restaurant & Bar and travel through Manchester in a tuk tuk.

Nightlife

Get your ticket for Manchester's MEN Arena and enjoy some of the biggest names in entertainment. Hear original bands and cool jazz in the Northern Quarter or hit the city's late-night clubs. For a classic pint, try Castlefield's waterside pubs.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Manchester. Combine Manchester holidays with city events such as Chinese New Year in February and Gay Pride in August. Laugh till you cry during October's Comedy Festival.