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Original poster

To think that Manchester is awful?

211 replies

Sausagenbacon · 19/09/2024 14:02

I came for the day to visit Elizabeth Gaskell's house museum (very nice) and have subsequently walked around, trying to find somewhere attractive, or with interesting shops (or any shop that isn't selling fast food).
Is there somewhere I've missed?

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KellyJonesLeatherTrousers · 19/09/2024 14:08

Did you not do any type of planning for your visit to find out where the best places to head would be?

BigBlueTeapot · 19/09/2024 14:08

Well if you are walking around the back streets of Ardwick near Elizabeth Gaskell's house you are going to be disappointed. The most exciting thing you will stumble across is the hospital.

Dahlietta · 19/09/2024 14:08

Are you walking around near Elizabeth Gaskell's house? It's not really what I would call the city centre!

heartbroken22 · 19/09/2024 14:07

Wilmslow road go for it

Original poster
Sausagenbacon · 19/09/2024 14:06

Thank you! It's so confusing

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Lincoln24 · 19/09/2024 14:06

I've said this on other threads, but imo (as a Mancunian) Manchester is a great place to live but a poor place to visit, unless there are specific museums and galleries that interest you. It's certainly not a great city to amble round unfortunately!

EngineEngineNumber9 · 19/09/2024 14:06

Northern Quarter is nice.

OatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 19/09/2024 14:05

Decent clothes shops, lots of non fast food eateries - although not near the museum I suppose.

Shinydoor · 19/09/2024 14:05

Manchester is amazing, what’s up with you! I only left for uni and came straight back!

offyoujollywelltrot · 19/09/2024 14:04

Manchester is brilliant.

queenMab99 · 19/09/2024 14:04

Specsavers?