15 Instagrammable Places in Manchester
Photos of Manchester You Can Brag to Your Friends About
The best Instagrammable places in Manchester highlight the city’s eclectic personality. They showcase the unique combination of a glorious heritage as an Industrial Revolution hub and a lively present as one of the UK’s most diverse and exciting cultural destinations.
Highlights include spots that display Manchester’s fame for sports, music and industriousness. Between snaps, you can enjoy shopping, dining and the city’s famous nightlife. Be sure to check out the many canals in the city, too – it’s not quite Venice, but they’re worth checking out for a nice change from the city streets.
1. Salford Lads Club
A must-visit for rock fans
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
You’ll certainly recognise Salford Lads Club if you’re a fan of ‘80s indie rock and know for certain that vinyl sounds better. It featured on the LP sleeve for The Queen Is Dead – the 3rd album from The Smiths. Despite being released in 1986, it remains an iconic sight in Manchester and a pilgrimage site for Smiths fans.
The club itself has been running since 1903 and hosts a wide range of activities for local youngsters. From outside, it’s a beautiful red-brick Victorian building while the expansive inside contains the Smiths Room – another bonus for rock fans that’s free to see (by appointment and on special open days only).
地址： St Ignatius Walk, Salford M5 3RX, UK
开放时间 Monday–Tuesday from 5 pm to 9 pm, Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm, Thursday from 7.30 pm to 9 pm, Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm (closed on Sundays)
电话： +44 (0)161 872 3767
Salford Lads Club
2. Afflecks
A historic shopping mall with a beautiful exterior
适合： 购物者, 历史, 照片
Afflecks has the distinctive red-brick look of many buildings built during Manchester’s Victorian-era heyday. While the building dates from the 1860s, the more impressive part of its appearance is a selection of mosaics by Mark Kennedy, who returned after a brief absence in 2011. It showcases Manchester’s many sporting and cultural contributions, including the Coronation Street and The Suffragettes.
Inside the building, you’ll find a very popular alternative shopping destination. You can find unique artworks, jewellery, vintage clothes and loads of other odd highlights. There’s even special Afflecks-brand merchandise available. 阅读更多内容
地址： 52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW, UK
开放时间 Monday–Friday from 10.30 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm
电话： +44 (0)161 839 0718
Afflecks
3. The Monastery
An enduring cathedral in Manchester
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
The Monastery is a towering neo-Gothic church featuring magnificent details inside and out. Also known as the Gorton Monastery, this heritage-listed venue is regarded as one of the world’s most architecturally significant landmarks.
The Monastery is widely considered architect EW Pugin’s masterpiece. As this destination rises high above the neighbouring terrace houses, you won’t have a problem spotting it. With entry completely free, explore the interior and experience how this sacred space comes to life with fascinating geometry and resonance. 阅读更多内容
地址： 89 Gorton Ln, Manchester M12 5WF, UK
开放时间 Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm (closed on Fridays and Saturdays)
电话： +44 (0)1612 233211
The Monastery
4. Manchester Town Hall
See the Manchester Bee
适合： 照片, 经济
The beautiful Manchester Town Hall and its striking clocktower have a look that’s very reminiscent of the Houses of Parliament in London. Completed in 1877, look out for the various statues dotted around the place. These include Roman General Agricola, who founded the city in AD 79.
Manchester Town Hall’s interior is just as impressive as the neo-gothic exterior. In particular, the Great Hall is a great spot for Instagrammers. The Manchester Murals by Ford Madox Brown depict the history of the city as well as the Manchester Bee – a symbol of the city’s industriousness.
地址： Albert Square, Manchester M2 5DB, UK
电话： +44 (0)161 234 4343
Manchester Town Hall
5. Alan Turing Memorial
Take a selfie with a genius
适合： 照片, 经济
The Alan Turing Memorial near Manchester’s gay village features a bronze statue of the man himself sat on a bench, so you can sit beside him for a selfie. The bench is in Sackville Park, offering a pleasant place to take a break, too.
While Turing is most famous for his work on decrypting the Enigma code during WWII, he did some of his noteworthy work in developing computers at the Victoria University of Manchester from 1948 onwards. As the plaque at the memorial’s feet says, he was the “father of computer science, mathematician, logician, wartime codebreaker, victim of prejudice”. 阅读更多内容
地址： Sackville Park, Fairfield St, Manchester M1 3HB, UK
Alan Turing Memorial
6. Old Trafford
The iconic home of Manchester United
适合： 照片
Old Trafford is something of a mecca for football fans, being the home of the world-renowned Manchester United. Not only is taking a photo of the stadium a must for supporters but consider adding a tour of the interior and the museum.
Be sure to get a photo of the United Trinity statue outside the North Stand. It depicts 3 of the club’s most famous players – George Best, Denis Law, and Sir Bobby Charlton. The figures are facing the illuminated ‘Manchester United’ sign on the side of the stand, so consider taking a picture from behind the statue. 阅读更多内容
地址： Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, UK
电话： +44 (0)161 868 8000
Old Trafford
7. Vimto Park
A fruity taste of Manchester’s heritage
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
Vimto Park celebrates Manchester’s favourite non-alcoholic drink – the berry-flavoured cordial that gives the park its name. The park itself is right next to the old Vimto factory on Sackville Street, which is worth a photo or two on its own.
An iconic and Instagram-worthy feature of the park is a giant bottle of the stuff in its original livery, when it was considered a health tonic rather than a soft drink, along with giant representations of some of the fruits that go into it. A note of caution, though – the folks who mostly congregate in the park on sunny days aren’t generally drinking soft drinks there so you might have to endure the odd drunken shout while you’re taking pictures.
地址： The University of Manchester, 39 Sackville St, Manchester M1 3WE, UK
Vimto Park
8. Beetham Tower
Head up to the Hilton’s bar for epic cityscapes
适合： 情侣/夫妇, 照片, 夜生活
The striking Beetham Tower soars above the Manchester skyline, reaching the impressive height of 554 ft (or 47 storeys). When it was completed in 2006, it was said to be the first proper skyscraper in the UK outside of London, at its glass-fronted look and unusual design is certainly reminiscent of the capital.
Beetham Tower is also known as Hilton Tower because the Hilton Manchester Deansgate occupies part of the building, with the other parts being offices and apartments. Be sure to head up to the hotel bar and enjoy some stunning views across the city while you’re there.
地址： 301 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ, UK
Beetham Tower
9. Outhouse MCR
Check out the whole Northern Quarter for more street art
适合： 照片, 经济
Outhouse MCR is the highlight of a lively street art scene in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. It’s a relatively modest concrete public convenience in Stevenson Square, but the graffiti it gets covered in is really astounding. It periodically changes and has featured David Bowie, characters from Game of Thrones, and Manchester’s iconic bee over the years.
Other noteworthy stops on your photo walk around Northern Quarter should include the corner of Thomas Street and Tib Street as well as various spots along Oldham Street.
地址： Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DN, UK
Outhouse MCR
10. Albert’s Schloss
Don’t forget to try the cronut
适合： 照片, 夜生活
Albert’s Schloss is a very distinctive Bavarian-style bar on Peter Street. While you might expect it to have a very German look on the inside, the feature that makes it Insta-worthy is the entrance. Expect a grand and extremely colourful floral display.
Once you get inside, be sure to snap a photo of their famous cronut (a cross between a doughnut and a croissant) and, of course, a hefty glass of their first-class Bavarian beer. The bar is also known for its showtime entertainments, including live music and a drag queen parade.
地址： 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR, UK
开放时间 Monday–Thursday from 4 pm to 11 pm, Friday from noon to midnight, Saturday from 10 am to midnight, Sunday from 10 am to 11 pm
电话： +44 (0)161 833 4040
Albert’s Schloss
11. Castlefield
Wander cobbled pathways along the canal
适合： 购物者, 餐饮
Castlefield is a charming conservation area in the northern part of the city. It was once the site of a Roman-era fort and the terminus of the Bridgewater Canal, the world’s first industrial canal. Now, the area is home to restaurants, bars, and events venues that draw visitors, especially in the summer months.
Castlefield is an Urban Heritage Park, which means its canals and cobbled pathways are sheltered and free of traffic, so it’s one of the most peaceful areas in the city. You can spend the day exploring to get a glimpse into life for residents along the canal in the past and sample some delicious food and drinks from local bars and restaurants. 阅读更多内容
地址： Manchester, UK
Castlefield
12. Manchester Museum
Discover the world and its history through a massive collection of artefacts
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
Manchester Museum, located opposite The University of Manchester, is an institution on the same scale as the British Museum in London. The permanent exhibits showcase over 4.5 million items, ranging from dinosaur skeletons to Ancient Egyptian mummies. There’s even a vivarium, where researchers breed extremely endangered frog species. The museum’s free to enter, so you can also spread your exploration across a number of days. 阅读更多内容
地址： Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
开放时间 Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
电话： +44 (0)161 275 2648
Manchester Museum
13. Explore the largest Chinatown in Europe
Walk under the colourful paifang arch
适合： 照片, 餐饮, 经济
The home of Manchester’s considerable East Asian community is among the largest Chinatown districts in the UK. After passing under the iconic Chinese arch on Faulkner Street, you’ll find dozens of Chinese restaurants, shops, supermarkets and even banks. The Chinese New Year celebrations here get bigger and more vibrant with every passing year. Be sure to check out Red Chilli for excellent Szechuan food, or Ho’s Bakery for authentic Chinese buns. 阅读更多内容
Explore the largest Chinatown in Europe
14. John Ryland’s Library
See the world’s oldest Gospel of John at the Ryland Gallery
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
John Ryland’s Library occupies an elegant Victorian Gothic building and is part of The University of Manchester. The castle-like structure dates back to 1890 and houses over 1 million artefacts, manuscripts, books, and maps. Among its most prized items are a 15th-century William Caxton edition of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and the oldest fragment of the Gospel of John. You can take photos during your visit, though refrain from using a tripod or flash as this is a working library. 阅读更多内容
地址： The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PP, UK
开放时间 Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday – Monday from 12 pm to 5 pm
电话： +44 (0)161 275 3751
John Ryland’s Library
15. Manchester Cathedral
Join a free guided tour of this medieval structure
适合： 历史, 照片, 经济
Manchester Cathedral, built in 1215, has some of the best medieval woodwork in North England. Not only can you enter its elegant halls for free, the church regularly hosts free classical music concerts that come with coffee or wine.
A must-see here is the Hanging Ditch Bridge, which dates back to the 14th century and is the oldest structure in Manchester. If you want to learn about the history of Manchester Cathedral, free guided tours are available at 11 am and 2 pm on weekdays, and at 2 pm on Saturdays. 阅读更多内容
地址： Victoria St, Manchester M3 1SX, UK
开放时间 Daily from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm
电话： +44 (0)161 833 2220
Manchester Cathedral
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