The Best of Manchester-Food, Libraries & Countryside EscapesSuch a great city with an absolutely amazing food and cafe scene! We also loved the mix of Victorian and industrial architecture and how easy it was to access beautiful gardens and parks just outside of the city center. Had the best time here and can't wait to come back!Authorselenaajoyce
DestinationsManchesterItinerary

Thursday

Pollen Bakery
The cutest cafe of our trip! Get the sausage and egg sandwich and the croissant butter blondie — both were amazing! The coffee was also very good!
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Manchester Taxi Tours
John, our tour guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable! We learned so much about the city and it was super helpful for us to get our bearings of the different neighborhoods! The tea and snacks were also delicious and the setup was adorable with vintage plates and teacups.
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Peter Street Kitchen
Our favorite meal of our whole trip! Highly recommend this spot for the food and the interiors! Don’t miss the truffle cabbage, the ribs, and the fried chicken.
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Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station by IHG
A comfortable hotel with good size rooms and a central location for a very affordable price.
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Friday

Department Coffee + Supplies
A cool coffee shop with lots of seating to hang out!
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John Rylands Library
A gorgeous library that feels straight out of Harry Potter! We wandered around to the different rooms and corridors for over an hour and every corner was so photogenic!
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Onda Pasta Bar
An incredible spot for lunch or dinner! We loved the focaccia, the pasta special with guanciale and chile, and the rhubarb dessert. One of our favorite spots of the trip!
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Saturday

Fred Aldous Ltd
Art supply store that also has a really cute vintage photo booth!
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Canto
A delicious tapas spot for dinner! Do not skip the patatas bravas, they were incredible!
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Gooey Bakery + Café NQ
The coffee here is Allpress coffee and it is amazing! Highly recommend the iced latte and the katsu sandwich.
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RHS Garden Bridgewater
Such a beautiful garden that feels like such a nice escape from the city! Highly recommend this spot.
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Heaton Park
Gorgeous park that feels like you’re in the middle of the countryside! They also have Highland Cows! The cows were away when we went, but it was still a beautiful park to walk around.
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Sunday

Manchester Piccadilly
Train station for getting to Lyme Park.
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National Trust - Lyme
The most stunning park and estate with gorgeous gardens, a greenhouse, and even highland cows and deer! One of our absolute favorite spots of the trip. Taxis and Ubers from the train station can be unreliable, so make sure to plan plenty of time to get back and forth from the city.
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Stow
Our favorite meal of our whole trip. The food and atmosphere here are incredible! Such friendly staff and a very cozy design with lots of candles. Make sure to sit at the chef's counter if you can. Don't skip the flatbread with shaved parmesan or the ribeye!
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Extras

Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth
One of the best ways to explore a city is by starting your trip with a walking tour. It’s such a great way to get your bearings while soaking in the local culture and history right from the start!
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Manchester 5 Hour City Tour
Kick off your first day by getting to truly know the city, without any stress of where to go, and start your adventure feeling relaxed and immersed in the local vibe!
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RHS Garden Bridgewater
A truly beautiful garden that offers a serene escape from city life, worth every moment of your visit!
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