13 days in Manchester Itinerary

Unofficially dubbed the Capital of the North, Manchester is known for its influence on industry and music, as well as its world-renowned connection to sports.

National Railway Museum and Lakeland Motor Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Your inner history buff will appreciate York Minster and Lyme Park. Explore Manchester's surroundings by going to York (Treasurer's House, York City Walls, &more), The British Ironwork Centre (in Oswestry) and National Trust - Chirk Castle (in Chirk). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Salts Mill, examine the collection at The Manchester Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cartmel Priory, and admire the masterpieces at Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Manchester trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Manchester Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport and East Midlands Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Manchester can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.