Over a mile long and the main road through Manchester city centre, this street is home to various bars and restaurants as well as landmark buildings and businesses including John Rylands Library, Manchester Cathedral, the Beetham Tower and Kendal’s department store.

A neighbourhood which feels like a village, the Northern Quarter is full of record shops, independent restaurants and some of the city’s liveliest music venues, which host up-and-coming indie bands and established acts. Cultural attractions include the artists’ studios at Manchester Craft and Design Centre, and rotating exhibitions at the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art.

One of Manchester’s newest developments, Media City is located on the city’s old industrial ports. The area is a residential, cultural and business centre, home to the BBC, ITV, The Imperial War Museum North, a cinema and multiple bars and restaurants.

The city’s financial district, this area is also a great spot to go after work to one of the many bars or restaurants. Spinningfields is also rich in history and culture, home to the Manchester Opera House and The People’s History Museum, which focuses on the city’s working-class history.

A waterway in the Northwest of England which links Manchester to the Irish Sea. This 26 mile long stretch of water was first opened in 1894 and was a vibrant trading hub. Today, it is home to a wide range of vessels available for private charter. Today, key landmarks on the canal include Bridgewater house and the Silver Jubilee Bridge.