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.

You'll explore and learn at Lakeland Motor Museum and Royal Air Force Museum. Get some cultural insight at National Trust - Chirk Castle and York City Walls. Get out of town with these interesting Manchester side-trips: York Bird of Prey Centre (in Huby), Dunham Massey Hall & Gardens (in Altrincham), Lyme Park (in Disley), British Ironwork Centre (in Oswestry), Chatsworth House (in Bakewell), National Coal Mining Museum for England (in Overton), Attingham Park (in Shrewsbury), Knowsley Safari Park (in Prescot), Knaresborough Castle (in Knaresborough), York (York Minster, Treasurer's House, & more), The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (in Ingleton), Antony Gormley's Another Place (in Crosby), Aysgarth Falls (in Aysgarth), Blackwell Arts and Crafts House (in Bowness-on-Windermere), Sizergh Castle (in Kendal), Liverpool (Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool & The cavern club), Malham Cove and Gordale (in Malham), Brimham Rocks (in Harrogate), Shipley (Saltaire Village & Salts Mill) and Cartmel Priory (in Cartmel). There's more to do: examine the collection at The Manchester Museum.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Manchester vacation builder.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major airports are Manchester Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Blackpool International Airport, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport and East Midlands Airport. April in Manchester sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel back home.