The Manchester City Guides answer what visitors keep asking: which curry house on the Curry Mile, which Victorian pubs still have their tiles, which free museums fill a wet afternoon and how to reach York or the Peak District by train. Each guide is a short list with a clear opinion on every place, what to order or see and one practical tip, and it opens in your browser the moment you pay.
About the Manchester City Guides
- 141 places
- 6 guides
- 9 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The six Manchester guides
Food guide
23 places
The Curry Mile in Rusholme, dim sum in Chinatown, tiled Victorian pubs, Ancoats kitchens and the bakeries worth a detour.
Things to do guide
23 places
Free museums and galleries, grand libraries, stadium tours at Old Trafford and the Etihad, and canal walks that suit cold, wet days.
Family guide
24 places
Big parks, free museums with dinosaurs and steam engines, indoor days out for when it pours and places where children actually eat.
Nightlife guide
24 places
Cocktail bars with a view, proper pubs and craft beer, live music rooms and food for after the kitchens close.
Day trips guide
23 places
The coast, Liverpool, Chester and York by train, Peak District hills and caves, and heritage houses in the countryside.
Budget guide
24 places
Free museums and libraries, free walks, views and markets, good food for little money and cheap culture and nights out.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Sweet Mandarin
Copperas Street, Northern Quarter
A Chinese kitchen where every dish on the menu is gluten free, yet the cooking tastes like Cantonese comfort food done properly. Regulars come back for the salt and pepper chicken balls and the crispy beef. From the food guide.
Band on the Wall
Swan Street, Northern Quarter
A music venue with roots in the 1930s and a name for jazz, soul, folk and world music. Stand on the balcony for a clear view of the stage, and expect a sound system that does the bands justice. From the nightlife guide.
Mam Tor
Castleton, Peak District
The 517-metre hill that stands for the whole Peak District, with stone steps to the summit and a long look down the Hope Valley. On a winter morning the climb takes about half an hour. From the day trips guide.
Play the trail, then follow the guide
World City Trail’s Manchester scavenger hunt, escape game and audio tour take you through the historic centre. The guides take over when the game is done: a pint in a tiled pub, a free museum when the rain arrives, a canal walk in Castlefield or an early train to the Peak District.
Questions about the Manchester guides
What is in the Manchester City Guides?
Six guides with 141 places in total: food, things to do, family, nightlife, day trips and budget. Each place comes with why it is worth it, the area, opening notes and a practical tip.
How do I open the guides after buying?
The links appear on your order page as soon as the payment goes through and are also sent by email. They run in any phone or laptop browser, with no app to install and no account.
Will the guides work without mobile data?
Yes. Load each guide once with a connection and it keeps working offline, including your ticks and notes. Opening places in maps needs data.
What languages can I read the guides in?
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek and Polish, and you can switch between them inside the guide at any time.
Do I have to buy all six guides?
No. One guide costs £4.49, two cost £7.99, four cost £13.99 and all six cost £16.99. With a World City Trail game, the food guide is £3.49 and all six are £12.99.
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