The GoUK.com Guide to areas in the UK
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| Manchester | |||||
| Location | North West of England | ||||
| Population | 2,454,800 | ||||
| Travel | Manchester has an international airport. Good train and bus links to all parts of Britain. 2 hours 40 minutes by train to London | ||||
| Description | Manchester is a large city and it is an exciting and lively place to live in. In the 19th century Manchester was the centre of Britain’s textile industry. Many fine Victorian buildings remain in the city centre. Since the 1960’s many buildings were added and the city spreads for about 10 miles in all directions. There is a large shopping area with a wide range of stores. Manchester has a large student population and the local people are known for their friendliness | ||||
| Entertainment and Sports | Manchester in one of Britain’s leading cultural and entertainment centres with theatres, art galleries, cinemas, restaurants, pubs, clubs, discos. Manchester is famous for football with two top-class teams, Manchester United FC and Manchester City. Old Trafford is famous for hosting international and county cricket matches. Manchester hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games and has an impressive swimming pool | ||||
| Surrounding Areas | Although Manchester is a large city, it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. To the east and north is the Pennines, a long range of moorland hills. The beautiful Peak District National Park lies at the south of the Pennines. To the south, gentle farmland can be found in the county of Cheshire | ||||
| Location Map | Manchester | ||||