Manchester has an abundance of museums, art galleries and libraries and all with free admission. Only when you visit Manchester can you really discover how and why the Industrial Revolution happened.
Whether your interest is fashion, transport or power the history of this whole region is a fascinating and truly inspiring one. More information is available at industrialpowerhouse.co.uk.
What's on in Manchester - Music
Music means everything to Mancunians and with so much love for something so personal it is only right that there are heaps of places to go to with even more bands to see.
So much going on and one site on which to see it all. For the most up to minute event guide in this capital of music, visit prideofmanchester.com.
What's on in Manchester - Sports
Manchester is known as the “rock ‘n’ goal capital”. As well as the music, football means plenty up here. In fact Manchester is one of the sporting event capitals of Britain.
From the 2003 champions League final at Old Trafford 'the Theatre of Dreams', to international indoor cycling at the national velodrome as well as the 2002 Commonwealth Games and the Women’s European Football Championship Finals in 2005, Manchester has plenty to keep the sport enthusiast entertained.
Visit Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC football grounds for a guided tour of the stadia and an insight into why they have such a great and loyal following in their respective football museums.
For all the sporting news in Manchester visit Manchester Online.