Manchester

Manchester led a fairly anonymous existence until the 18th century when the Industrial Revolution began to take off. Manchester soon became the world’s textile centre and was a city where fabulous riches were mixed with extreme poverty. The English textile industry began to suffer from problems as far back as the 1920s, and came to an end out in the 1970s. In the last decade the city centre has started to change at a rapid pace. In 1996 a gigantic building project was started, which is still in progress and the beautiful old buildings are being renovated one by one. Subsequently young creative and/or rich “Mancunians” have begun to look for flats in town. The Northern Quarter suburb has become as hip as Hoxton or Soho in London, and in Castlefield in the south former warehouses along the canals are being converted into luxurious flats. These days Manchester is a lively, cultured city which compares well with other international cities. Wherever you are you’ll find the historical waterways. The Castlefield district has the first man-made waterway, the Bridgewater Canal. A trip along the Manchester Ship Canal, which runs from Salford Quays to Liverpool, is very nice and displays locks and bridges that have been unchanged for 100 years.

Famous for its music connections; The Hollies, The Bee Gees, New Order, Oasis, Simply Red, Badly Drawn Boy and many, many more. Manchester’s popular music scene won’t leave anyone disappointed. One of the City’s biggest music event is ’In The City’, a five-day expo that attracts over 500 unsigned acts. In The City helped launch both Radiohead and Coldplay.

There may be bitter rivalry, but the love for the game unite Manchester’s football fans. There is Manchester United, Manchester City, as well as Bolton and Wigan. All teams provide the region with the highest quality football entertainment. Take a tour of Old Trafford or The City of Manchester Stadium, or get hold of a ticket and watch one of the games live - you won’t regret it.

Manchester airport information

Manchester Airport is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Manchester.

Manchester airport by car
Manchester Airport can be reached via junctions 5 and 6 on the M56.

Manchester airport by train
Manchester Airport’s train station (The Station) takes you right to the heart of the airport. Moving walkways give easy access to and from the terminals. From The Station there are many regular services to the north of England and elsewhere. A regular service to Manchester’s Piccadilly Station gives passengers access to fast nationwide rail connections.

National Rail Enquiries
Tel: 08457 48 49 50
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Manchester airport by coach
There is a National Express sales desk at The Station which is open daily.

It is advisable to book your tickets in advance to guarantee a seat.

Manchester airport by bus

Below are services which to and from the airport:

Arriva 18
From Altrincham – Trafford Centre via Stretford, Sale, Baguely and Wythenshawe
Every 30 minutes

Arriva 19
From Altrincham via Sale, Wythenshawe
Every 10 minutes
24 hours a day

Skyline – Stagecoach 43
From Manchester City Centre via Rusholme, Fallowfield, Withington, Northenden and Wythenshawe
Every 10 minutes
Early morning til late night

Skyline – Stagecoach 105
From Manchester City Centre via Princess Road, Northenden, Benchill, Wythenshawe and Portway
Every 30 minutes
Early morning til late evening

Skyline – Stagecoach 369/x69
From Stockport via Edgeley, Adswood, Cheadle Hulme, Heald Green and Wythenshawe
Early morning til late evening

Skyline Trent Barton 199
From Buxton via New Mills, Hazel Grove, Disley and Stockport
Every 30 minutes
Early morning til mid evening

Manchester airport by taxi
Taxi ranks are located outside the three terminals. Fares for any journey taken inside the Manchester Licensed Area will be shown on the meter inside the taxi. For journeys outside Manchester, there is a published tariff of maximum fares. This is displayed at taxi ranks, and your driver will advise you of the fare before beginning the journey.

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