Things to do in Ancoats
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Tours & day trips
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Food, drink & nightlife
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Popular places to visit
Old Trafford
Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
AO Arena
Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Catch an event at Old Trafford Cricket Ground during your trip to Manchester. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Canal Street
During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.
University of Manchester
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Manchester during your travels in Manchester. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Piccadilly Gardens
Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub.
Areas of Ancoats
Ancoats
While Ancoats may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Etihad Stadium and Piccadilly Gardens.
- Old Trafford
- Salford Quays
- Etihad Stadium
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- Heaton Park
- University of Manchester
- Piccadilly Gardens
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Deansgate
- Manchester Opera House
- Tatton Park
- Manchester Arndale
- National Football Museum
- MediaCityUK
- Haydock Park Racecourse
- Gulliver's World - Warrington
- Wilmslow Road
- Manchester Cathedral
- The Lowry Art and Entertainment
- University of Salford
- Manchester Museum
- Lyme Park
- Albert Square
- Manchester City Hall
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