Visit world-class museums, dine out in sublime restaurants and find your passion for football
Open-minded, artsy and passionate about sport, Manchester has a bold claim to the title of the UK’s second city. Northern England’s most vibrant metropolis is undoubtedly the place to head for unrivalled vintage shopping, eclectic dining and, of course, football. There’s plenty of Industrial Revolution heritage on show, punctuated by world-class museums, alternative art galleries and uber cool street art. And after dark, there’s simply no better place for a 24-hour party.