Manchester Airport

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Manchester Airport banner Panorama September 2014

Manchester Airport (IATA Flight Code: MAN) is one of the busiest and largest airports in Europe. The airport is located in the south of Manchester, in the North West of England and is an excellent gateway to the north of the United Kingdom.

Manchester Airport Security Alert

Travel Advisory: Disturbing Incident at Manchester Airport Involving Police Officer and Muslim Boy

Manchester, England – A deeply disturbing video has emerged showing a police officer at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 violently kicking and stomping on the head of a Muslim boy from Rochdale . The incident, captured on Wednesday, July 24, has sparked outrage and calls for an immediate investigation by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

The Incident

The footage, which has quickly circulated on social media, depicts a uniformed male officer using a taser on the boy before delivering a forceful kick and a stomp to his head. Background shouts can be heard from distressed onlookers as the events unfold. A female officer is also seen in the video, drawing her taser and pointing it at bystanders, instructing them to "move back."

A headscarf-wearing woman, presumably the boy's mother, is seen standing over him at the start of the video. As the boy, seated on a bench, attempts to comply with the officer's command to "get down," the officer aggressively kicks him, causing further distress to those witnessing the incident.

Public Outcry

Social media users have expressed horror and anger over the video, demanding accountability and a thorough investigation. Calls for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the IOPC to intervene have intensified, with many condemning the excessive use of force and the apparent targeting of a young Muslim boy.

Travel Advisory for Muslims

In light of this incident, Muslims planning to transit through Manchester Airport are advised to consider alternative routes. The violent nature of the encounter raises serious safety concerns, particularly for Muslim travelers who may feel vulnerable to similar treatment.

Official Responses

The Police officer in question who seems to be lined to far right due to his hate towards Muslims has been suspended.

Conclusion

The shocking footage from Manchester Airport has highlighted a serious issue of police conduct and the treatment of minorities. As the call for justice grows louder, it is crucial for authorities to address the situation promptly and ensure the safety and dignity of all travelers.

Prayer Facilities at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport recognizes the diverse needs of its travelers and strives to provide inclusive facilities for people of all faiths, including Muslims. Amongst the bustling environment of arrivals and departures and the airport has taken steps to accommodate Muslim passengers with various facilities.

Two multi-faith prayer rooms are available for Muslim travelers at Manchester Airport. These prayer rooms are open 24 hours a day and can be found in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Both prayer rooms offer Wudu facilities, allowing travelers to perform ablution before and after prayer. These dedicated spaces provide a peaceful environment for prayer and reflection amidst the airport's hectic atmosphere.

In addition to the general prayer rooms and there is a prayer room specifically designated within the Etihad Lounge. However, it's important to note that access to this lounge is limited to Etihad passenger card holders, and the prayer room may not be accessible to the general public.

The Terminal 3 prayer room at Manchester Airport also hosts Jumuah prayers, which are congregational prayers conducted on Fridays. This demonstrates the airport's commitment to meeting the religious needs of Muslim travelers by providing a designated space for this important weekly prayer gathering.

During the Hajj season, Manchester Airport goes the extra mile to support Muslim pilgrims embarking on their journey. In the past year and the airport's chaplaincy team set up temporary facilities to assist Hajj travelers in changing into their religious garments. An additional dedicated prayer area was also established to accommodate the increased number of pilgrims. Furthermore and the airport ensured the availability of extra ihrams (the white garments worn during Hajj) for those who needed them. Special attention was given to streamlining the check-in process, minimizing the time required for pilgrims to settle in before their journey.

It's important to note that the provision of these additional facilities during Hajj may vary from year to year and can be subject to changes based on the involvement of various associations. Therefore, it's advisable for Muslim travelers planning to perform Hajj from Manchester Airport to stay updated with the airport's official communications and consult with relevant authorities or associations for the latest information.

Overall, Manchester Airport endeavors to accommodate the religious requirements of Muslim travelers by offering dedicated multi-faith prayer rooms, Wudu facilities, and additional support during the Hajj season. These initiatives contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all passengers passing through the airport.

Manchester Airport Halal Explorer

The city of Manchester often lays claim to the title of 'second city' in the United Kingdom and, in the airport stakes at least, this claim is well and truly justified — this is the second-largest airport in the UK, and third busiest, and is amongst the 50 largest airports in the world. Nearly 100 operators fly to and from nearly 200 locations worldwide, including most major cities in Europe, along with services to the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

With a history dating back to before the Second World War, Manchester (previously [and still occasionally!] known as 'Ringway') bears testament to many architectural 'styles'. In some places and the combination of moulded grey plastics and psychedelic carpet patterns makes for a heady 1980s experience, but much of the airport has been renovated and redeveloped.

Unlike the UK's largest airport, Heathrow, Manchester is municipally owned by the 10 Greater Manchester Councils with Manchester City council having the largest share (55%) and the other councils 5% each. For every M&M dispenser and multi-pack of cigarettes (as well as anything else) you buy, you're probably saving someone, somewhere, some money on their council tax!

Manchester Airport has three terminals: Terminals 1 and 2 are linked by a 'Skylink' (neon Tron-style bridge), with 'travellators' to whisk you along and shorten the otherwise 10-15 minutes walk. Terminal 3 is linked to Terminal 1 and the Skylink by an (admittedly more mundane) covered walkway. Terminal 1 is the largest at the airport, and handles the majority of European and International flights, along with Terminal 2. The third terminal is used primarily for domestic and Western European flights. The Skylink also connects all terminals to the airport train station complex, somewhat unimaginatively known as 'The Station' (see below).

Halal Food at Manchester Airport

Travelers seeking Halal food at Manchester Airport can find options at SPAR in Terminal 1, where Halal-certified products are available. This ensures that Muslim passengers have access to suitable food choices right within the airport. For those who have just arrived and are looking to explore more diverse Halal cuisine, heading to the nearby Curries Mile is highly recommended. This vibrant area, famous for its array of South Asian restaurants, offers a rich variety of Halal dishes, providing an authentic taste of Manchester's multicultural culinary scene.

Muslim Friendly Flights from Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport serves 199 destinations around the world, more than Heathrow, and as such its departure boards offer a wide selection of exotic (and less exotic) places to visit. Indeed, for an airport located outside a nation's capital, MAN's intercontinental connections are impressive. The airport is also home to a large number of British charter flight operators, including Thomson, Thomas Cook and Jet2, as well as more prestigious carriers like British Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Lufthansa.

Airlines

Manchester Airport is infamous for its long queues at security during busy periods. Luckily there's a little known way to potentially skip the queues in terminal 1. The departures check in area is split into A and B, each with their own security area. Departures B has desks solely for Jet2 flight check in, however the security area is open to anyone and remains open even when there are no Jet2 flights departing. As a result security at Departures B can often be empty whilst huge queues exist at Departures A.

Departing

At busy periods it has been known for queues of as much as 2 hours to form at the security check and therefore it is advised to leave plenty of time before your flight departs, even for internal and short-haul flights.

Ground transportation

Manchester Airport station

Located fairly centrally within the United Kingdom, Manchester Airport is well situated for transportation to the rest of the nation.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Manchester Airport

Direct trains run from the airport station (reached by the 'Skyway' between terminals 1 and 2) to Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations; the fare to the city is £4, and the trip takes about 20 minutes. Some of the trains continue to destinations north of Manchester, but most onward destinations require a change at Piccadilly. Trains tail off at about midnight, though the number 43 bus continues throughout the night.

Transpennine Express trains run from the airport station to Carlisle and on to either Edinburgh or Glasgow 12 to 15 times per day. Trains to York via Leeds run up to twice per hour, with some trains continuing to Newcastle upon Tyne or Middlesbrough. Trains to Stockport, Sheffield, Doncaster and Scunthorpe run every hour.

By tram

A Metrolink line allows direct, if slow, travel between the downtown and the airport on the Manchester tram system. It's particularly useful for travel to the south and west of Greater Manchester, but a journey to the downtown will take about an hour, involving around 22 stops. An adult single ticket to the Central Zone costs £4.20. Line 6 from the airport operates at a frequency of every 12 minutes between 6AM and midnight, and passes through the downtown, terminating at Victoria station between these times. The same line runs a reduced service of every 20 minutes between 3AM and 6AM, but only goes as far as Deansgate-Castlefield, on the western edge of the downtown. There is no Metrolink service from the airport between midnight and 3AM.

Travel on a Bus to Manchester Airport

You can also catch a coach/bus to Manchester Central Coach station.

Bus and coach services calling at Manchester Airport (Places in bold are where services terminate)
No. Operator Destination Stand
Bus services
18 Arriva North West The Trafford Centre via Wythenshawe, Sale and Stretford D
Altrincham via Hale K
19 Arriva North West Altrincham via Wythenshawe, Sale and Ashton-upon-Mersey G
43 Stagecoach Manchester Manchester Piccadilly via Wythenshawe, Northenden, West Didsbury, Withington and Fallowfield E
44 Hayton's Coaches Manchester Piccadilly via Gatley, Cheadle, East Didsbury, Withington and Fallowfield D
Manchester Airport Cargo Centre K
105 Stagecoach Manchester Manchester Piccadilly via Wythenshawe, Northenden, Southern Cemetery and Moss Side F
199 Trent Barton Buxton via Stockport, Hazel Grove and Chapel-en-le-Frith J
200 Swan's Travel Wilmslow via Styal H
Manchester Airport Viewing Park J
369 Stagecoach Manchester Stockport via Wythenshawe, Heald Green, Cheadle Hulme and Adswood H
X69 Stagecoach Manchester Stockport via Heald Green, Cheadle Hulme and Adswood (one late night journey only) H
Coach services
060 National Express Liverpool via M62 motorway B
Leeds via Manchester and Bradford (some) C
325 National Express Birmingham via Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton A
Manchester Chorlton Street Coach Station C
328 National Express Plymouth via Wolverhampton, Birmingham and Bristol A
Rochdale via Manchester and Oldham C
333 National Express Bournemouth via Stoke-on-Trent and Bristol A
Blackpool via Manchester, Bolton and Preston B
336 National Express Penzance via Stoke-on-Trent and Bristol A
Edinburgh via Preston, Lancaster and Glasgow B
341 National Express Birmingham via Wolverhampton A
Burnley via Manchester, Bolton and Blackburn B
350 National Express Liverpool B
Clacton via Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester and Ipswich C
380 National Express Bangor via Liverpool B
Newcastle upon Tyne via Manchester, Oldham (some), Bradford (some), Leeds, York and Middlesbrough C
381 National Express Chester B
Newcastle upon Tyne via Manchester, Oldham, Bradford and Leeds C
383 National Express Edinburgh via Manchester, Oldham, Bradford, Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne C
422 National Express London Victoria Coach Station via Birmingham A
Burnley via Manchester, Bolton and Blackburn B
538 National Express Coventry via Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton and Birmingham A
Inverness via Manchester, Preston, Glasgow and Aberdeen B
540 National Express London Victoria Coach Station via M6 motorway A
Colne via Bolton, Blackburn and Burnley B
880 Eurolines Dublin via Liverpool and Holyhead B

By car

The airport is a 20-minutes drive from Manchester downtown and is reached by the M56 motorway, with a dedicated approach road from the motorway at junction 5. The M56 is the main route used by traffic to reach the airport. There are also minor local roads serving the airport from the north (Wythenshawe) and the east (Heald Green). Taxis are available from outside each terminal, costing about £15 and which takes around 30-45 minutes to reach the downtown.

Car parks
Address On/Off Airport Distance / Transfer Time Security Additional Information
Long Stay Parking (T1-3) Manchester Airport,
M90 3NS 		On 0.5 miles/ 800 metres/ 5 minutes Security lighting and fencing, entry/exit barriers and 24-hour security patrols. Maximum vehicle height of 2.2 metres. Trailers are not permitted.
Long Stay Parking (T2) Manchester Airport,
M90 5PR 		On 0.5 miles / 800 metres/ 5 minutes Security lighting, perimeter fencing, entry/exit barriers and 24-hour security patrols. Maximum vehicle height of 2.2 metres. Trailers are not permitted.
Short Stay Parking (All terminals) Manchester Airport,
M90 1QX 		On .2 miles / 300 metres/ Walking distance CCTV, entry/exit barriers and regular security patrols. Maximum vehicle height is 2 metres. Trailers are not permitted.
Multi-Storey Parking (All terminals) Manchester Airport Terminals 1-3,
M90 1QX 		On .2 miles / 300 metres/ Walking distance CCTV, entry/exit barriers and regular security patrols. Maximum vehicle height of 2 metres. Trailers are not permitted.
Airparks Manchester Ringway Isherwood Road,Carrington, Wilmslow, Manchester, M31 4RA Off 4 miles / 6km / 15mins transfer CCTV, security fencing and regular security patrols. No trailers are allowed. Maximum vehicle height of 2.10m
Manchester Shuttle Park Styal Road, Manchester, M90 1QX Off 3 miles / 5 kilometers/ 10mins transfer CCTV, security fencing and regular security patrols. No trailers are allowed.
APH Manchester Bradnor Road, Sharston Industrial Area, Manchester, M22 4TE Off 5mins transfer CCTV, Barrier controlled entrance and exit system, Breaker Beams, 24 hour security patrols, Park Mark Safer Parking Award. 2.4 metre height restriction. No trailers are allowed.

How to get around in Manchester Airport

Manchester airport terminal 2

This is a large airport, but by no means on the same scale as Heathrow Airport in London. The distance from check-in to gate is comparatively short and all but the most inconvenient of flights will require less than 15 minutes of walking to reach the appropriate gate. This is especially true in Terminals 1 and 2, which are less convoluted in layout than the smaller but more complicated Terminal 3.

All terminals are connected by 'skylinks', and 'travellators' are used across much of the airport to expedite your journey. Buses connect the airport's vehicle parks with the terminal buildings.

Connections

Connections at the airport are conducted through separate channels to conventional arrivals and, as such, you do not need to reclaim your baggage before boarding your next flight.

Wait

The vast majority of shops and eateries are beyond the security check in all of the terminals at Manchester Airport so, in comparison with other airports and there is little point loitering in the check-in hall.

Lounges

Manchester has passenger lounges in all terminals, some of which are available for a fee:

  • Escape Lounges - Terminals 1,2 & 3 ☎ +44 871 200 4450 £22.50 pre-booked, £27.50 on the day for up to 3 hours access Lounge with free drinks and Snacks, but extra charge for hot main dishes.

Terminal 1

  • Emirates
  • Etihad Airways

Terminal 2

  • Virgin Holidays

Terminal 3

  • British Airways

Halal Food & Restaurants in Manchester Airport

Halal restaurants at Manchester Airport provide a welcome option for Muslim travelers seeking halal food during their journey. One such restaurant is Archies, located in Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Airside, at Manchester M90 1QX.

Reviewers have expressed their satisfaction with the availability of a halal restaurant at the airport, acknowledging the limited options for halal food in UK airports. While they appreciate the convenience and they also note that the prices at Archies are higher than what they would expect at a regular fast-food establishment. However, considering the airport setting and the higher prices are understandable.

One reviewer specifically mentions enjoying the tater tots and the breakfast club burger, which they found to be delicious. However and they express disappointment with the early bird option, citing the dryness of the Sausages patty and egg. This indicates that while some menu items may be more enjoyable than others, individual preferences may vary.

A slight inconvenience mentioned by a client is the inconsistent opening times of the restaurant. During their first visit, Archies did not open until 9 am, and on another occasion and they were already serving food. This lack of consistent opening hours can be frustrating for travelers who rely on accurate information to plan their meals. The reviewer also mentions that the airport website only provides a vague disclaimer stating that "opening times may vary," which is not ideal for travelers who need to make informed dining choices.

Overall, Archies at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Airside offers a halal dining option for Muslim travelers, filling a gap that exists in many UK airports. Despite some concerns about pricing, specific menu items, and inconsistent opening hours, it provides a fast-food experience that satisfies the need for halal food while traveling.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Manchester Airport

Terminal 2 Departures MAN

Manchester Airport has a wide variety of shopping options for the retail-conscious including the obligatory 'duty-free' shop (only tax-free for flights outside of the European Union!).

Each terminal has a branch of the ubiquitous (at least in airports) Dixons (a consumer electronics retailer), where you can pick up travel adapters and, should you so desire, a 52 inch plasma screen television to take on your flight with you. There is also a branch of the British high-street chemist Boots in each terminal, for last-minutes aspirin, travel-adapters and rather nice (and fairly priced) pre-packaged sandwiches. The high-street newsagent WHSmith also maintains a presence in each of Manchester's terminals (to the extent at which one can barely move for branches). Smith's (as it's also known) is the place to grab a newspaper (outrageous British tabloid or more respectable broadsheet), magazine, book or drink, as well as yet more all-important travel adapters.

British clothing retailers also operate at Manchester Airport. Monsoon (Terminals 1 & 2) and Next (Terminal 1) offer popular high-street fashions if you've neglected to bring any clothes. Please be reminded that Next supports the illegal occupation of settlements in the West Bank, Palestine.

Telecommunications in Manchester Airport

Telephones

Signal on UK mobile networks is normally good within the airport area.

Cope in Manchester Airport

Shower facilities are located in Terminal 2, and cost £6.50 per person. Two multi-faith prayer rooms are situated in Terminals 2 and 3. Terminals 1 and 2 offer outdoor air-side smoking areas to comply with the United Kingdom's smoking ban.

Facilities for withdrawing and exchanging money are readily available in each of the terminals. The Raphaels Bank cash machine at the airport offers such an appalling conversion rate that, far from being "free of charge" as claimed, you pay exorbitantly to use it.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Manchester Airport, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Manchester Airport. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Manchester Airport and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Manchester Airport. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Manchester Airport. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations at Manchester Airport: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Manchester Airport.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Manchester Airport: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Manchester Airport, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Manchester Airport.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Manchester Airport, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Manchester Airport, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Manchester Airport and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Manchester Airport, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Manchester Airport, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Manchester Airport without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Manchester Airport is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Manchester Airport.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Manchester Airport is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Manchester Airport, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Manchester Airport

There are four hotels located within the airport complex and others located nearby and in neighbouring Wilmslow and Altrincham.

Nearby

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Manchester

Manchester is well placed at the heart of Northern England. Everything is within an hour or so of Manchester's Piccadilly and Victoria stations; major cities, National Parks, picturesque scenery, seaside resorts and swanky suburbs can all be reached by train.

Seaside

  • Blackpool — Around 1 hour by train. Previously known as 'The Playground of England'. Famed for a wild night out and favoured by Stag and Hen parties. An education, with some fantastic clubs to rival those anywhere! Blackpool's attractions including Britain's busiest theme park Pleasure Beach, Blackpool and the famous "Lights" from end of August to the first weekend in November.
  • If you want a quiet day by the seaside try Southport. Shopping and tea rooms combine with the beach to make Southport a nice relaxing day out. Accessible by train from Manchester in around one hour.
  • The North Wales seaside resorts of Rhyl, Prestatyn and Llandudno are around an hour and a half to two hours away from Manchester.
  • Formby near Southport is a nice day out. Some picturesque sand-dunes, red squirrel preservation area, an ice-cream van and a lovely beach.

City

  • Liverpool The two cities do not really have any fierce rivalry as they are both part of the greater north west and the massive urban sprawl of northern England. The River Mersey and Liverpool's Albert Dock, along with the city's breath-taking skyline, make it definitely worth a visit, with museums of national importance, a wealth of fine Victorian and Georgian buildings as well as two very contrasting cathedrals.
  • Leeds — Less than an hour from Manchester is the largest city in Yorkshire is home to the Royal Armories Collection, good museums and galleries and the much-praised West Yorkshire Playhouse Theatre. There is great shopping to be had, some of which is housed in elegant Victorian arcades, and many excellent restaurants & bars too.
  • Bradford. This urban center is next door to Leeds, so close their suburbs merge into one, and boasts the fabulous Alhambra Theatre, The National Media Museum, with a giant IMAX screen, and the German Merchants' Quarter, which is also well worth a visit.
  • Chester — Take a Direct train from Manchester Piccadilly or Oxford Road stations to this compact Roman city in Cheshire on the edge of North Wales. Old buildings and cobbled streets will greet you as well as the unique shopping streets with two storeys. You can also walk around the downtown on the Roman Walls. Lots of inviting tea rooms and pubs await you too as do the cathedral and Roman remains.
The city's zoo is one of the best in the nation, and can be found on the edge of the city, near the main Park & Ride vehicle park, which is easily reached from Manchester or Liverpool and well signposted. The "Blue Planet Aquarium" and "Cheshire Oaks Outlet Centre", near to each other, are but a short trip from the zoo also.
  • Sheffield, in South Yorkshire, is less well known to Manchester people, due to bad road links, but it is less than 40 miles (65 km) away and the train service from Piccadilly is good and the journey a scenic one. This fine, post-industrial city is said to be built on seven hills and was once home to a world-famous steel industry. Nowadays, Sheffield is a growing cultural centre, boasting the UK's second largest theatre complex and a thriving music scene that has produced such acts as Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard and Pulp.
  • Preston — This Lancashire town still retains an "old northern" culture and is the UK's newest city, having been at last granted that status. Preston is about a 40-minutes drive north of Manchester and also accessible by train or coach.

Country

  • Peak District for grass and hills. About 20 miles/30 km to the east of the city. A National Park and one of the most beautiful parts of the nation. Buxton and the villages around are worth a look. Hadfield and Glossop are around 30 minutes train ride away from Piccadilly. Edale and Buxton are under an hour away.
  • The Lake District — For a bit of greenery in a National Park, go to the north. Of international poetic repute and one of the most beautiful parts of England. About an hour away.
  • Heaton Park — Ok, not exactly deep countryside but the nearest suburban Manchester can offer. Heaton Park is served by Metrolink trams around 10 minutes away from Manchester Victoria on the Bury Line, so it is great if you want a break from the city but are short on time! The tram station is on the Prestwich side of the park. The Nº 135 bus from Manchester centre will take you to the same entrance, as will the 137 and 138. Some other buses will take you to the Middleton Road side to the east of the park. You could easily spend a whole day in this expansive park, with loads of attractions including pitch and putt and the boating lake and the tramway museum, former stately home "Heaton Hall". Finish off with the excellent views of the City and surrounding countryside from the highest point in Manchester "Heaton Park Temple".
  • Delamere Forrest and Tatton Park are beautiful areas of Mid-Cheshire on the Manchester-Chester via Stockport line. Alight at Delamere and Knutsford stations respectively.

Suburban and beyond

  • Huddersfield — A solid Victorian gem! Around 30 minutes away by TransPennine Express. This fine town is in West Yorkshire.
  • Todmorden - A lovely Victorian town about 30 minutes away by train. A bustling market, fine restaurants and striking natural beauty are all included within this town of 14,000
  • Hebden Bridge - Set in the picturesque Calder Valley, this former milltown is around 35 minutes away by train.
  • Wigan — In the western part of Greater Manchester, it is the 2nd largest borough in the city region in terms of size and population. Home to the 1970s Northern Soul scene, famous for its premier league football league team Wigan Athletic & Super League Champion Rugby team Wigan Warriors as well as pies.
  • Rochdale — Also within Greater Manchester and home town of Gracie Fields, boasting a Victorian Gothic town hall to rival Manchester's. The town is around a 20-25 minutes train ride from Victoria or 50 minutes by bus from Shudehill Interchange, with First's 17 being the most frequent. The Cooperative Movement started here and there is a dedicated museum. The Metrolink tram service now runs to Rochdale.
  • Stockport is in the south of the city region and boasts the Hat Museum and the 1930s Plaza Cinema and Theatre with an authentic old style tea room. Trains from Piccadilly take around 13 minutes and there are also excellent bus links. From the train station there is a free bus link to the centre. You can also visit the underground World War II bomb shelters. Stockport is served by Stagecoach's 192 from Piccadilly Gardens and this is the most frequent bus service in the conurbation.
  • Bolton - The most northern neighborhood of Greater Manchester, famous for Bolton Wanderers FC, Bolton Market and the home of comic Peter Kay. Bolton is around 25 minutes by train or 1 hour by bus on services 8, 36 & 37 from the downtown. It is also home to the University of Bolton, Greater Manchester's newest and smallest university, as well as the rolling hills and greenery of the West Pennine Moors.
  • Bury, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, and Altrincham are all satellite towns, within Greater Manchester, each with their distinct feeling and market-town atmosphere. They are all under 25 minutes way from the downtown by train or Metrolink tram or a little more by bus.


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