Up to Manchester for a few days and explored several areas of the city (including visits to some of the Quarters). It's now in the news for the reunion of two brothers who fell out.
- Premier Inn Piccadilly - book a Premier Plus room for a room at the top of the hotel for city/Peak District views - a nice bar area and helpful staff
- Afflecks and the Manchester Shop - a warren of independent shops offering vinyl, music, clothing and all sorts of original gifts, including 'Northerner' merchandise - we also visited Rough Trade records - head for the top floor of Afflecks for the cafe
- Fred Aldous shop - art, gifts and a UK stockist of my favourite 'Field Notes' notebooks and much else of interest
- Castlefield Viaduct - a miniature version of New York's HighLine, which I have walked - managed by the National Trust
- BBC MediaCity UK - interesting area, with Imperial War Museum, North and the Lowry - seating by the water and the quays, artwork
- Manchester Art Gallery - a good range of artwork in different styles well organised, and a lovely cafe where we had lunch, and the Museum close to the University building where the GA Conference takes place
- the city's tram network - easy to navigate and buy tickets with contactless
The Town Hall was shrouded in scaffolding and wrapped so was not visible. This was a pity as it's one of the most impressive buildings in the north of England.
Several places such as the Whitworth were also closed, or a little too far out from the centre to walk easily.
What are your favourite places in Manchester?
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