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Things to see in Manchester

Manchester is a lively northern English city known for its football clubs, industrial heritage and music scene. It is also a handy base for heading north to the lakes and on to Scotland.

Country
United Kingdom
Best time
May–Sep
Places
3

Places to visit

NatureLake DistrictHalf day

A national park in north-west England famous for its lakes, fells and stone villages. Its landscapes inspired poets such as William Wordsworth, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

CruiseLake Windermere cruise1 hour

Windermere is England's largest natural lake. A boat ride across it gives relaxed views of wooded shores, hills and lakeside towns such as Bowness and Ambleside.

ExperienceScottish Whisky Experience1–1.5 hours

An introduction to Scotch whisky, covering how it is made, the main whisky regions and how flavours differ. A good taste of Scottish culture on the way north.

Tours that visit Manchester

Wonders of UK and ScotlandLondon 2N, Manchester 1N, Glasgow 2N, Birmingham 1N, London 1N · 7 nights

From ₹2,02,550 per person

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