5 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Chatsworth House and National Railway Museum. We've included these beaches for you: Kinmel Dunes Local Nature Reserve and Pensarn Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Manchester: Great Orme (in Llandudno), Ladybower Reservoir (in Bamford) and York Minster (in York). Next up on the itinerary: get curious at Science and Industry Museum, identify plant and animal life at York Bird of Prey Centre, and explore the activities along Moss Eccles Tarn.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Manchester itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Manchester Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport and East Midlands Airport. In November, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.