I'm going to Manchester, UK for 4 weeks in July/August. It will be a "study holiday" because I will be attending an advanced English course, but I have the afternoon and evening free. What are some things to do/see in this city, or nearby? I enjoy sightseeing, museums, eating local food...
Any input would be appreciated.
I don't know Manchester very well but perhaps if you let us know your budget that might be a good start.
Where are you from?
One thing I can say is that "local food" is largely meaningless in the UK. One thing I love is how we have so much variety in different restaurants. Of course, you should go somewhere and have a Full English Breakfast (most places do them all day so it's not an issue if you aren't able to in the morning).
A tour of Old Trafford might be interesting since they're one of the biggest football teams in the world and has a pretty great history. I've been on it and although I'm a Manchester United fan (and as such, biased) it is hugely culturally significant to Manchester.
>>1130089
I am Italian, I've been to England before (London) as a tourist, but never for so long and never on my own. I don'have a set budget yet, I was thinking around 1000 euro, since I already paid for flights and lodgings all I need is a public transport card and living expenses.
Will definitely go see Old Trafford, which is the only thing I know about Manchester.
>>1130099
OK, I hope you enjoy it. Hopefully you'll get some locals respond here. If not, I know people shit on Reddit a lot on 4chan but this subreddit might be useful to you.
https://www.reddit.com/r/manchester/
https://www.reddit.com/r/manchester/wiki/index
I highly, highly recommend you venture outside Manchester and visit the Peak District though. Getting out of the huge city and visiting somewhere like this will do your body and mind a lot of good.
I've been a student in Manchester for 4 years;
If you're a football fan there's obviously tours at both stadiums and a football museum
There's plenty of other free museums and art gallery's around, just give it a quick google
As for areas in Manchester;
Northern Quarter is the local quirky 'Hipster' place with lots of nice places for food/drink & live music.
Spinningfields is a well developed area filled with more up market places
Castle fields is a nice place for a walk along the canals and a pint in a beer garden, quite a rural feeling considering you're pretty much slap bang in the middle of the city
Hope this helps
>>1130089
>I don't know Manchester very well
>I'm a Manchester United fan
>>1131991
Surprised it took that long. I have other connections to the place, but I did post it as very mild "bait".
avoid the museum of science and industry.
the northern quarter is cool.
>>1130037
Go watch football, enjoy the local music scene...
