A weekend in Manchester: travel guide, attractions and things to do

Everything you need to know for a city break in England’s north west powerhouse

An aerial view of Manchester Town Hall and the city centre
The Manchester bee is the symbol of the city
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1. Why you should visit Manchester

One of England’s most “underrated” cities, Manchester is “often overlooked” by international tourists in favour of cosmopolitan London, said the Nomadic Matt travel blog. However, it “punches well above its weight” when it comes to things to see and is “worth spending a few days exploring”.

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Julia O'Driscoll is the engagement editor. She covers UK and world news, as well as writing lifestyle and travel features. She regularly appears on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast, and hosted The Week's short-form documentary podcast, “The Overview”. Julia was previously the content and social media editor at sustainability consultancy Eco-Age, where she interviewed prominent voices in sustainable fashion and climate movements. She has a master's in liberal arts from Bristol University, and spent a year studying at Charles University in Prague.