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A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK
Science and Industry Museum is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

1. Science and Industry Museum

8.7
Liverpool Rd, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Science Museum · City Centre · 86 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Don't miss the cakes in the cafe on the ground floor near the entrance. Make sure you try out the interactive display in the entrance area, its very clever! Saturday and Sunday train rides for £1

The Banyan Tree is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

2. The Banyan Tree

7.5
Unit 3 Moho Building (Ellesmere St), Castlefield, Greater Manchester
Gastropub · 22 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Quiet, uber chic and a perfect escape. Walk through Castlefield along the canal towards Urban Splash for a great escape from the crowds.

Royal Exchange Theatre is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

3. Royal Exchange Theatre

9.4
St Ann's Sq, Manchester
Theater · City Centre · 23 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Don't miss this magical architectural gem. The theatre looks like a space ship, sat in a magnificent historic guilted trading hall. Wonderful, free to see.

Cornerhouse is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

4. Cornerhouse

70 Oxford St, Manchester
Movie Theater · City Centre · 100 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Cafe on 1st floor has awesome selection of fresh hand made cakes.

Manchester Craft and Design Centre is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

5. Manchester Craft and Design Centre

8.7
17 Oak St., Manchester
Arts and Crafts Store · Northern Quarter · 9 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Perfect haven for those who tire of generic towns, expect to find truly unique art and high quality craft set in a fascinating historic building.

Manchester Art Gallery is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

6. Manchester Art Gallery

9.0
Mosley St, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Art Gallery · City Centre · 74 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Fusion of modern and classical art and architecture. Watch out for their excellent children's events.

Eighth Day Co-op is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

7. Eighth Day Co-op

6.8
111 Oxford Rd., Manchester
Grocery Store · 6 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: In the heart of Manchester's student community but too good to miss. Vegan and vegetarian food at its best.

Albert's Shed is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

8. Albert's Shed

7.6
20 Castle St., Manchester
Restaurant · City Centre · 22 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Exquisite eating in contemporary surroundings set in the historic Castlefield canal area. Try the fish and chips.

9. Cafe Lloyd

16 Lloyd Street (Deansgate), Manchester
Café · City Centre · 5 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Best fish and chip shop in Manchester, hands down. Eat in too. Simple, good value.

San Carlo is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

10. San Carlo

8.8
40-42 King St W, Manchester
Italian Restaurant · City Centre · 75 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Best (Italian) restaurant in Manchester. Antipasti will not disappoint.

House of Fraser is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

11. House of Fraser

7.3
98-116 Deansgate, Manchester
Department Store · City Centre · 22 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Toy shop on top floor is best in town. Check out the giant giraffe!

The Manchester Museum is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Manchester, UK.

12. The Manchester Museum

8.7
The University of Manchester (Oxford Rd.), Manchester
Museum · 60 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Johnson: Check out T-Rex skeleton and giant whale. Brilliant for kids and FREE.