Attractions

Manchester is more than football, and Emirates Old Trafford is more than a cricket ground. Opened in 1857, it is the second oldest cricket ground in England, and is now the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club. It also hosts international cricket sporting events such as the Cricket World Cup. International stars’ music shows and large public events are often held in this large venue which could house some 50,000 concert audience.

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We understand not everyone loves red. For fans of Manchester City, a stadium tour is one of the unmissable activities for your visit. The stadium was first built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and was converted to the new home stadium of Manchester City in 2003. It has seats for over 53,000 football fans on match days, the fifth largest one among Premier League teams. 

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Manchester Cathedral is the parish church of the city and is one of the 15 grade I listed buildings in Manchester. The parish church was originally constructed in 1421 and was rebuilt in the Perpendicular Gothic style. It was restored and extended substantially in the Victorian period and after the bomb damage in 1940 during World War II. In 2021, it celebrated the 600th anniversary of establishment, witnessing the changes of the city over centuries.

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Castlefield is located at the south-west end of the city centre and is the industrial and Roman heart of Manchester. It was the site of the ruin of the Roman era fort of Mancunium, which gave its name to Manchester. It was the terminus of the Bridgewater Canal, the world's first industrial canal, built in 1764; the oldest canal warehouse opened in 1779. The world's first passenger railway terminated here in 1830. Nowadays, network of canals, old mills, new bars and restaurant meld to form a unique beautiful urban sanctuary.

The Manchester Arndale was built between 1971 and 1979 on Market Street in Manchester city centre. Being Europe's third largest city-centre shopping mall, Arndale’s central location and broad variety of shops and restaurants make it a landmark of the city centre, attracting masses of shopaholics and foodies.

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Set between Arndale and Piccadilly, the Northern Quarter is a trendy area and an extension of the bustling retail area. It boasts plenty of independent shops, chic bars and restaurants, as well as creative art and cultural activities. It’s also home to some of the city’s liveliest music venues, which host up-and-coming indie bands and established acts. 

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Manchester Chinatown is the second largest in the UK and the third largest in Europe, with its archway completed in 1987 on Faulkner Street. A range of quality Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese food will guarantee that your taste buds are satisfied. Visit Chinatown during the annual Lunar New Year festival to enjoy traditional food stalls and dancing Dragons in the famous parade.

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The Gay Village in Manchester is one of the UK’s most vivacious and welcoming LGBTQ districts alongside Brighton and Soho in London. Its gay bars and cafes are alluring to those who are looking for vibrant nightlife. It is positioned on Canal Street, a pedestrianised road beside the Rochdale Canals. The annual Manchester Pride Festival first introduced in 1985 is a highlighted event of the city, which involves a parade and live music. 

The National Football Musuem in Manchester is England’s only dedicated national museum for football. First established in 2002, it was then moved to the current location near Victoria Train Station in 2012. It preserves important collections of football memorabilia and exhibits the history of football development in England. It is family-friendly, too, offering mini games to improve your football skills and knowledge. After visiting, you will understand why football is the favourite sport to so many British.

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The Manchester Art Gallery has stood on the corner of Mosley Street and Princess Street for nearly two centuries, while the city has grown and changed around it. It was initiated in 1823 by artists, as an educational institution to promote creativity, imagination, health and productivity. Over the last 200 years the collection has expanded to include over 45,000 works across many art forms. The gallery is free to enter and open seven days a week.

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Facing St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Library was designed by E. Vincent Harris and constructed between 1930 and 1934. It is the second largest public lending library in Britain. Architecture and photography lovers will find it particularly charming as the form of the building, a columned portico attached to a rotunda domed structure, is inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, and the library building is grade II listed. 

Manchester is one of the first global industrial cities that thrived during the Industrial Revolution. The Science and Industry Museum traces in detail the city’s development and achievements in the aspects of science, technology and industry. There are vast displays on the theme of transport and power, Manchester's sewerage and sanitation, textiles, communications and computing. It is a family-friendly and educational museum, and is free to enter!

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Imperial War Museum North is the first branch of the Imperial War Museum located in the north of England. It occupies a site overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal, an area heavily destroyed by bombs during the World War II. Opened in 2002, the museum was purpose-built to tell the powerful stories of over a century of war and was recognised for its Deconstructivist architecture. The museum has a permanent exhibition of chronological and thematic displays and it hosts temporary exhibitions related to wars in a separate gallery. It is open free to public.

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MediaCity is a newly developed area in Salford Quays which is adjacent to centre Manchester. It is filled with the atmosphere of creativity thanks to the shift of the traditional and new media industry base to the north and the booming innovative industry over recent years. Overlooking the River Irwell and a number of transformed canals, the view along the walkway, especially during the magic hour is spectacular. You may then do some shopping, watch a movie and have a dinner at Quayside MediaCityUK. It is 10 minutes away by car from United Home, and can be reached by Metrolink. 

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The Trafford Centre is a giant indoor shopping centre and leisure complex in the Trafford Park, just five miles west of Manchester city centre. The Trafford Centre was opened in 1998 and is the third largest shopping centre in UK by retail size. Shoppers will find everything they need, from apparels to accessories, from electronics to cosmetics, and from home furnishing to a box of exquisite chocolate. Toddlers definitely won’t want to leave the Sea Life Centre Aquarium and the Legoland store. It is about 15 minutes away by car from United Home, and can be reached by Metrolink. 

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Chorlton is a local gem of Greater Manchester with loads of independent specialty shops, quirky cafes and cuisines from various countries. Its is just a 4 minute drive or 20 minutes walk from our property. If you prefer a relaxing stroll rather than visiting a busy city centre, Chorlton will be your cup of tea.