Manchester Vacation Packages

Set in northwest England, Manchester is an energetic, diverse city with lots of character, as well as a city center that is jam-packed with eclectic restaurants, bars, shops, museums and more.

Explore Manchester

A youthful, diverse and energetic city bursting with excitement, Manchester boasts a proud history in science, music, arts and sports. Whether you’re seeking iconic, quirky, chic or antique, you'll find exciting attractions and museums, a hopping theater and music scene, and some of England's best bargain shopping.

An international hub of creativity, innovation and technology, MediaCityUK is home to media and digital businesses, as well as a wide variety of leisure activities.

Shambles Square is home to Manchester's only surviving Tudor building, The Old Wellington Inn.

The Central District of Manchester offers everything — from top designer stores to high-end retailers.

MediaCityUK Slide 1 of 3: An international hub of creativity, innovation and technology, MediaCityUK is home to media and digital businesses, as well as a wide variety of leisure activities.
Shambles Square Slide 2 of 3: Shambles Square is home to Manchester's only surviving Tudor building, The Old Wellington Inn.
Central District Slide 3 of 3: The Central District of Manchester offers everything — from top designer stores to high-end retailers.

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Manchester Activities

Manchester’s city center is home to a wide variety of bars, shops, museums, galleries and unique restaurants. Situated just 15 minutes away by tram is The Quays, Manchester’s waterfront district. The Quays features several water-based and sporting activities, as well as attractions like the Imperial War Museum North, Lancashire County Cricket Club and The Lowry Outlet Mall.

The beating heart of Manchester’s thriving indie scene, the Northern Quarter's vibrant street art, bohemian bars, eclectic eateries and unique boutiques is the place to be. A short distance from Manchester is the 550-acre Knowsley Safari, home to baboons, lions, rhinos and other animals. And, for a short trip outside the city, Liverpool — hometown of The Beatles — is about 30 minutes away by train.

Visit one of the city’s impressive libraries. Explore the home of one of the region’s most famous novelists. Take a step back in time to wander around the original air-raid shelter tunnels used during the 1940s. This and more unique experiences await you in Manchester. A short distance from Manchester is the 550-acre Knowsley Safari, home to baboons, lions, rhinos and other animals. And, for a short trip outside the city, Liverpool — hometown of The Beatles — is about 30 minutes away by train.

Shopping

For boutique shopping, Manchester’s King Street is the place to go. For vibrant street art and unique outlet shopping, head to the Northern Quarter. And for anything from antiques to crafts, find your way south of the city to the popular, award-winning Altrincham Market. As the country's capital of Christmas, Manchester has one of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe, with an unrivaled selection of festival events and attractions.

Dining & Drinks

The Corn Exchange building has been transformed into a world-class dining venue that offers a fusion of flavors from around the globe. Manchester has a thriving craft beer scene, with a number of local brewery taps across the city. For a history lesson on gin, visit the Green Quarter to tour a distillery, and create your very own personalized bottle of gin to take home. For nightlife, you can chose to party in an old publishing house or canal side at Deansgate Locks.

Getting to Manchester

Delta Vacations flight + hotel packages include round-trip airfare aboard a Delta Partner Airline to Manchester Airport (MAN). Enjoy the flexibility and convenience to travel when and where you want by adding a car rental to your package.