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 Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum Cosford will appeal to museum buffs. Your inner history buff will appreciate Lyme Park and Salts Mill. Explore Manchester's surroundings by going to British Ironworks Centre & Shropshire Sculpture Park (in Oswestry), York (York Minster, Treasurer's House, &more) and National Trust - Chirk Castle (in Chirk). There's lots more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Malham Cove, take in the dramatic natural features at National Trust Brimham Rocks, explore the world behind art at Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, and admire the sheer force of Aysgarth Falls.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Manchester day trip site.

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. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.