Manchester Airport Local Attractions

Attractions Near Manchester Airport

People's History Museum

Housed in the Pump House, a former Edwardian hydraulic pumping station, the People's History Museum is the national centre for the collection, conservation, interpretation and study of material relating to the history of working people in Britain.

Dedicated to the extraordinary story of ordinary people, the People's History Museum offers a new look at the lives of working people over the last 200 years

Manchester Art Galleries

Manchester City Galleries manages four venues in and around the city: Manchester Art Gallery, Gallery of Costume, Heaton Hall and Wythenshawe Hall.

Whitworth Art Gallery

Internationally famous for its collections of art and design, the Whitworth Art Gallery is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London.

Salford Museum

Victorian Gallery, paintings, pottery and fine art as well as an ever changing temporary exhibition programme offering everything from hands-on activities to modern art.

Imperial War Museum North

The Imperial War Museum North tells the story of how war has shaped people's lives from 1900 to the present day.

Heaton Park

Located in Middleton Road, Prestwich, Heaton Park comprises Heaton Hall and Gallery, Orangery Function Rooms, farm centre, gardens, golf centre and teaching range.

Lake District National Park

The Lake District National Park is under 2 hours away by train. You can walk, cycle and ride around the beautiful countryside to your heart's content. Canoe, sail or fish on the rivers, lakes or coast. Or simply enjoy taking in the tranquil atmosphere of this special corner of England.

Tourist Information

There are tourist information centres located in Arrivals of both terminals 1 and 2:

Manchester Airport Tourist Information Centres

Information, maps and hotel reservations

Tel: +44 (0) 871 222 8223
T1 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday: 08.00 - 21.00
T2 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday: 07.30 - 12.30