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Some history about Manchester
Originally a Roman outpost, Manchester evolved into an industrialised city playing a key role in Britain’s Industrial Revolution. The first computer was designed here, the Industrial Revolution took place here and today vital, exciting and dynamic architecture is leading the city into a new era of growth and energy.
Over the past twenty years, Manchester has undergone extensive growth and redevelopment. Manchester’s student population is now in excess of 50,000, contributing to the city’s economy and the cosmopolitan feel of this multicultural city. Modern day Manchester is one of the fastest developing cities in the UK, attracting investment from all over the world. So, for young people who want to learn in a dynamic environment, Manchester is the place to be.
Time Out in Manchester
Manchester’s entertainment venues and night life rival those of any European city, whether it’s a museum; a meal, a film or a concert Manchester guarantees you a wide variety of exciting, diverse and stimulating choices.
Travel in Manchester
By Bus
Greater Manchester has an extensive bus network managed by Transport for Greater Manchester, including a night bus service which is one of the most extensive outside London. The bus network had an annual ridership of 225 million passengers in 2014
Buses are operated by companies including Stagecoach Manchester (incorporating the lower-cost Magic Bus), Go North West, Diamond North West, First Greater Manchester and Arriva North West.
By Tram
Manchester Metrolink is a tram/light rail system in Greater Manchester, England. The network has 99 stops along 65 miles of standard-gauge track, making it the most extensive light rail system in the United Kingdom. Metrolink is owned by Transport for Greater Manchester and operated and maintained under contract by a Keolis/Amey consortium. In 2019/20, 44.3 million passenger journeys were made on the system.
By Train
Trains to Manchester Manchester is situated north-west of England and is the third most popular city to visit with many direct trains to other major cities in Britain including London, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the city is vibrant, full of character with a good dose of party and festive spirit.
Fly to Manchester
Manchester International Airport is the third-largest airport in the UK. You can fly direct from most major locations in the world to Manchester or take a 40 minute connecting flight from London’s Heathrow. With two large train stations in the city centre, it’s easy to travel by train to any station in the UK. In addition, you can catch a direct connecting train to the Eurostar terminal in London. The most popular form of transport with locals and learners tends to be the bus or the tram system known as the Metrolink. As a student, you qualify for cheaper fares and bus routes which covers all of Manchester and it’s surrounding districts. In addition, there are coach services to all major cities and towns in the UK and Europe. Taxis are available at all times of day in Manchester. Registered taxis are insured and are safe to use.
Shopping in Manchester
If you like shopping, you’ll love Manchester. With its unique blend of high-street chain stores, fashion boutiques, privately owned shops and market places, it lays valid claim to being the best shopping experience in the UK. From the exclusive Triangle Centre and the Arndale in the heart of the city to the Trafford Centre and Lowry Outlet Mall on the outskirts, Manchester offers a well organised and varied shopping experience for all dedicated shoppers.
Art and Culture
Manchester is a city full of diversity and culture, reflected by the many theatres, galleries and museums offering some of the most interesting and up-to-date exhibitions and shows in the UK.
Music
Manchester is well known for its music scene. Bands including; New Order; The Happy Mondays; The Stone Roses, The Charlatans and Oasis have been heavily influential in changing popular music culture during the 1980s and 1990s. The Smiths; M People, Simply Red and Take That have also originated from Manchester. For the more classically minded, Manchester also has the World famous Hallé Symphony Orchestra who play regularly at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester city centre.
Sport and Leisure
In the summer of 2002, Manchester hosted one of the world’s largest sporting events, the 17th Commonwealth Games. The success of the Games was acknowledged worldwide and now these world-class facilities are open to the public. The National Squash Centre; Indoor and Outdoor Athletics Centre; Isospar Gym Facility, the Regional Tennis Centre at Sportcity and the National Cycling Centre at the Velodrome are all regularly used by Manchester’s residents and visitors. Manchester is also home to Manchester United and Manchester City football teams, who both offer tours of their stadiums.
Victorian architecture
The heart of Manchester's architecture
is Victorian buildings: Churches, Commercial and Government buildings, bridges and train Stations.