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Manchester

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1858,3206,199

Oldham

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93,211,11

Bolton

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93,195,14

Stockport

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124,364,15

Wigan

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53,47,13

Salford

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50,82,8

Haigh

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6,7,0

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  Lovely countryside 


Con

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  Bring a brolly!! 


In a nutshell

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  Way Up North!! 

 

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Manchester  

Manchester Wheel

Manchester Wheel, Manchester

 14 Reviews  The Manchester wheel takes you up to a height of 60 meters and the ride lasts about 12-15 minutes so you dont feel rushed...there are different types of capsules available for instance with glass... 

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Granada Studios

Granada Studios, Manchester

 11 Reviews  Visiting and doing the Granada Studios Tour was one of my first trips to the city. I viisted the complex twice (1993 & 1994) when it was opened from 1988 to 1999. The highlights included: - Times... 

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Chinatown

Chinatown, Manchester

 17 Reviews  Manchester's China Town, second largest in Britain behind London, became prominent following mass Chinese immigtation in the 1950s and many decided to migrate in the city centre. China Town today... 

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Metro/Buses

Metro/Buses, Manchester

 53 Reviews  The Manchester Metro-Link is a Tram network that operates in the City Centre and other parts of the Manchester area.It is a very modern network with trams to all parts of the city.It consists of four... 

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Old Trafford

Old Trafford, Manchester

 42 Reviews  This is of course the football Old Trafford, located almost next door to the cricket ground! I am sure you will not get confused. It is worth visiting and you can book tickets online. The tour is... 

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Salford Quays/Lowry

Salford Quays/Lowry, Manchester

 25 Reviews  Similar to the Imperial War Museum in London, this museum displays artifacts and exhibits from the various wars that Britain has been involved in, the Boer War, both World Wars right up to the Persian... 

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Crime and Safety

Crime and Safety, Manchester

 25 Reviews  Unlicensed and dangerous taxis are a danger no matter where you are but there is a scheme for all of the Greater Manchester area called 'Travel Safe Taxis' You can type in the registration number of... 

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Arndale Centre

Arndale Centre, Manchester

 15 Reviews  A very large shopping centre in the middle of Manchester,built in two phases in 1972 and 1979.The centre was then redeveloped after an IRA bomb attack in 1996 that damaged a several parts of the... 

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Trains

Trains, Manchester

 23 Reviews  Due to some insidents we had to go to Liverpool from Manchester. Being a person with Collective transport up the neck I found actually a system to the madness. Managed to get tickets - roundtrip -... 

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Printworks/Filmworks

Printworks/Filmworks, Manchester

 20 Reviews  This former Printing House redeveloped as an entertainment complex in 2000 with a health club, cinemas, restaurant and bars. I have been to the complex on several occasions including visits to The... 

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Affleck's Palace

Affleck's Palace, Manchester

 8 Reviews  Afflecks palace has been around for years and sells everything weird and wonderful. Afflecks palace is famous for its gothic or "mosher" clothing. There are stores selling vintage clothing, slogan... 

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Radisson Edwardian Manchester

 4 Reviews and 925 Opinions  I had a great time there. Stayed due to business 4 nights in the hotel. Staff was great, friendly... 

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El Rincon De Rafas

El Rincon De Rafas, Manchester

 7 Reviews  On a recent visit to Manchester, not knowing the city at all, I cast my net of contacts looking for suggestions. A friend of a friend highly recommended a tapas bar in the centre of the city called El... 

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 Manchester Airport is located just 10 miles from the city centre and is more than just an airport. Unlike many airports around the world at the moment that have... 

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Q:  Hi, I will be visiting Manchester for nearly two weeks over the Christmas holidays. What are the must sees/do's at this time of... 

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Top Greater Manchester Writers

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Great Greater Manchester!

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 Greater Manchester has a population between 2.5 and 3 million, it is a county in North West England and It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom comprising of ten... 

2

Around Manchester

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 A little insight to little villages that you have probably never even heard of. Just to show that just out of the city centre there are some beautiful places to visit. 

3

Manchester

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 I had the opportunity to live here for a period of 1 year while I was travelling the UK on a working visa. Contradictory to a lot of people's opinion and tourists I absolutely loved this place and I... 

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The heart of Northwest*

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 It’s often said that Manchester is the second city after London even though its not biggest city, it has so much going on for it. The city has culture, excellent transport links for industry and the... 

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Didsbury, South Manchester

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 Didsbury is a nice village in South Manchester where you can find a lively nightlife, a few decent pubs, and fantastic restaurants. It's where I live and work, and though I enjoy going into town some... 

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