9 Days in Manchester: Uncover the City's Hidden Gems

Pooja Mohan

19 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Manchester's vibrant art scene, delve into its rich history, and immerse yourself in its captivating culture. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and indulge in the city's unique charm. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

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Day 1Unveiling Artistic Wonders at IWM North and Saul Hay Gallery

$ 6

Permanent & temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events & activities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2A Cultural Extravaganza at Bury Art Museum, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, and Salford Lads Club

$13

$ 6

Grand Edwardian building housing displays on the town's cultural heritage plus artwork exhibits.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Permanent & temporary exhibitions include Victorian art, a street mock-up & a local history archive.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

17 - 26 min

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Red brick club, established in 1903, holding community events, with a concert hall and Smiths room.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Unleashing the Spirit of Innovation at Science and Industry Museum and People's History Museum

$38

Museum exploring the role of science & innovation in one of the world's first modern train stations.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Former Edwardian pumping station housing displays on local & national working-class life.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Immerse in History and Football Legends at Chetham's Library and Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

$63

$ 6

Public library since 1653 housing thousands of books & manuscripts in a dark, medieval atmosphere.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Access to areas of Old Trafford normally restricted to players plus displays about the club's past.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Embrace Nature's Beauty at National Trust - Quarry Bank

$25

Heritage site from the early Industrial Revolution & home to Europe's most powerful water wheel.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 6Unraveling the Past at Manchester Museum, The Pankhurst Centre, and Hat Works

$25

$ 6

Free, wide-ranging global collections including mummies and dinosaurs, plus a busy events programme.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Birthplace of the Suffragette movement serving as a museum & women's community centre with events.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

24 - 29 min

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Interactive exhibits recreate Victorian hat factory and display 400 hats from around the globe.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Artistic Marvels and Entertainment Galore at Castlefield Gallery, Manchester235, and The Portico Library

$13

Sizable and active community arts space with regularly-changing contemporary art exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Round-the-clock complex including a casino with a poker lounge, 2 restaurants and several bars.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Venue in its original 1806 building, celebrating Manchester's historic and contemporary culture.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 8A Fusion of Art, Spirituality, and Football at Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Cathedral, and National Football Museum

$38

Artworks spanning 6 centuries plus changing historic and contemporary exhibitions and family events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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CofE building with 13th-century origins, chapel of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment & guided tours.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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More than 140,000 football-related items, plus a kids' discovery zone & skills-testing simulators.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Day 9Exploring Creativity at Gallery Oldham and Manchester Craft and Design Centre

$ 6

Free public art collection, including contemporary and community work, plus displays on history.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Victorian setting for artists' studios with contemporary jewellery, ceramics and art for sale.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $241 In total

Activities & Food:$213

Transport:$29