
Manchester Travel Guide
United Kingdom
Manchester is a major city in north-west England, in the United Kingdom, with a population of 2,791,005. It is a practical base for exploring the surrounding region and is well connected by air.
The city is served by Manchester Airport (MAN). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Manchester, so coastal trips require travelling beyond the immediate area.
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Weather in Manchester
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Know before you go
Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +44
Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.
Best time to visit Manchester
Jan
7°16Feb
9°13Mar
11°15Apr
14°14May
18°12Jun
20°14Jul
20°21Aug
20°16Sep
18°18Oct
14°16Nov
10°16Dec
9°19Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Manchester
National Football Museum
sports museum
0.8 km
Manchester Art Gallery
art museum
0.5 km
Manchester Cathedral
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.8 km
Manchester Museum
museum
1.6 km
Salford Cathedral
roman catholic place of worship
1.7 km
IWM North
history museum
4.5 km
Science and Industry Museum
science museum
1.4 km
Manchester Jewish Museum
history museum
1.7 km
Getting there
Manchester Airport · 13.4 km
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