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Inside Background
Architecture 
Lots of information and photos on the website about the: Architectural Heritage...
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Culture 
This city site has information about the Arts & Culture For the most...
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Health & Safety 
Health As with the rest of the UK, Manchester's emergency services are only...
Last edited: 01 September 2008
History 
Manchester has a long history dating back to at least the Roman times, when the...
Last edited: 29 March 2009
Neighborhoods 
Didsbury Now defined as a fashion village bereft of an English community. It...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travelers interested in learning more about Manchester should consider reading...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Here are the links to lots of tourist information for the:  Greater Manchester...
Last edited: 14 August 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Manchester is fabled to be a rainy location, but this should not deter visitors...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Introduction 
Introducing Manchester Manchester stretches 12 miles from Heaton Park in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Religion 
A lot of useful information about Worship & Religion in Manchester
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Why come to Manchester? 
Quite simply, whatever your interest, Manchester’s got it! You want bars...
Last edited: 31 August 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
MANCHESTER AIRPORT Serving over 22 million passengers a year, Manchester...
Last edited: 01 September 2008
Getting Around 
The city centre is very much a walkable place, although you can also hop on and...
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Public Transportation 
Free bus: The best new addition for many years are the wonderful Metroshuttle...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis are available widely across the city centre, at transportation...
Last edited: 15 April 2008
Car Hire & Vehicle Rental 
Car Hire and Vehicle Rental in Manchester  Below is a non-exhaustive list of...
Last edited: 20 April 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Plenty of information about indoor and outdoor activities in Exploring North...
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Events & Festivals 
Browse the information available on the webpage:  What's On in Manchester
Last edited: 06 January 2007
Museums & Attractions 
This is a city with many attractions and museums: Manchester United Museum...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Nightlife 
Manchester's Nightlife It's eclectic, it's wild and, most of all, it's a great...
Last edited: 14 April 2008
The Performing Arts 
Latest information available about performances at various Manchester Theaters...
Last edited: 21 January 2007
Shopping 
Manchester’s main shopping district is along Deansgate. The area is a shopper’s...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
Sports & Activities 
Full information can be unearthed from Manchester City Council, but highlights...
Last edited: 01 December 2009
Epernay-the Champagne bar 
Located close to both the Hilton and Radisson hotels in Manchester city centre...
Last edited: 01 November 2009
Gigs 
Major bands and artists appear at the MEN Arena, at Victoria Station.  Its one...
Last edited: 18 November 2008
Working Class Movement Library 
   The Working Class Movement Library  is one of the most important collections...
Last edited: 29 March 2009
Working Class Movement Library 
The Working Class Movement Library  is  a hidden gem. it is one of the most...
Last edited: 29 March 2009
BBC Manchester 
BBC Manchester is throwing open its doors and offering people the chance to...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
Free Trade Hall 
The Free Trade Hall, originally built in the 1850s and later reconstructed...
Last edited: 19 September 2007
Manchester Equestrian Centre 
The Riding School is run by John Shaw Equestrian Ltd., and there are a couple...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
The Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus 
In the sixteenth century the Spanish saint, Ignatius of Loyola founded an order...
Last edited: 19 January 2007
The Lowry 
NB These reviews are for the Lowry Art Gallery, Theatre & Entertainment...
Last edited: 22 May 2009
Urbis 
Since changing from a fixed exhibition to a programme of temporary exhibitions...
Last edited: 08 July 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Manchester is a hugely cosmopolitan city that offers an extraordinarily wide...
Last edited: 04 July 2009
Cheap Eats 
Check out Simple in the Northern Quarter for 2 courses for £6.50 its cheap, but...
Last edited: 05 October 2006
Family-friendly Dining 
Simple in the Northern Quarter is great for kids, they have a healthy Kids menu...
Last edited: 20 September 2006
Ethnic Cuisine 
Like many cities in the United Kingdom, Manchester is home to a wide variety of...
Last edited: 09 November 2008
Dimitri's 
Greek Mezzes in a friendly, colorful atmosphere.
Last edited: 17 June 2008
Simple 
Now in its eighth year, Simple is a Northern Quarter bar on Tib Street with a...
Last edited: 17 August 2009
Sweet Mandarin 
The brainchild of three successful sisters with a passion for food and a...
Last edited: 26 November 2008
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 31 December 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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