What to do in Ancoats

Activities, attractions and tours

Ancoats Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ancoats has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Ancoats is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ancoats to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Ancoats Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ancoats.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ancoats attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Recommended things to do in Ancoats

Number of things to do
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Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide: CA $9
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What to do in Ancoats

Discover the most popular places to visit in Ancoats

Old Trafford

Old Trafford

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.

Old Trafford
Espectacular view of this glamorous mall. Manchester United Kingdom

Trafford Centre

4.5/5(8 reviews)

During your trip to Manchester, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Trafford Centre. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

Trafford Centre
Manchester Skyline and Manchester Sport City

Etihad Stadium

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Etihad Stadium
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Heaton Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

Heaton Park
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Deansgate

5/5(1 review)

During your trip to Manchester, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Deansgate. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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AO Arena

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

AO Arena
Shadows of neo-gothic towers, spires and roofs from the main University of Manchester building showing up really well on the modern rotundity of University Place, opposite.

University of Manchester

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Manchester, during your travels in Manchester. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Manchester
Piccadilly Gardens showing a monument, a city and a statue or sculpture

Piccadilly Gardens

3.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Piccadilly Gardens
View from the footpath along Rochdale canal in the Castlefield area in the center of Manchester, England towards a historic steel railway bridge

Canal Street

4/5(3 reviews)

During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Canal Street

 

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Day trip destinations from Ancoats

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Salford Quays showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

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Cheetham Hill

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancoats worth visiting?
Renowned for its dining and distilleries and craft breweries, finding fun things to do in Ancoats is a cinch. Be sure to add O2 Apollo Manchester to your trip itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Ancoats?
Once you've visited popular attractions like Museum of Science and Industry, spend the rest of your day experiencing the retail and food options in Ancoats.
What is the top tourist attraction in Ancoats?
The top tourist attraction near Ancoats is O2 Apollo Manchester, so remember to include it on your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Ancoats?
You'll have enough time to explore O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester Palace Theatre and other key attractions in the area when you plan a three-day escape to Ancoats.
Is Ancoats a walkable neighbourhood?
That all comes down to the things you want to experience in and around Ancoats. Several attractions, such as O2 Apollo Manchester and Manchester Palace Theatre are reachable on foot. How about checking out some other nearby neighbourhoods? Manchester City Centre is 2 kilometres from Ancoats, while Piccadilly is 0.64 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Ancoats with kids?
If you're searching for sights and tours for all of your group, have a look at these fabulous ideas for what to do in Ancoats with kids.

What to do in Ancoats for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food connoisseur or adventure seeker, there are loads of things to do in Ancoats for adults including Deansgate.
Are there free things to do in Ancoats?
You won't have to look far to find free things to do in Ancoats. Just ask a local tour guide and they'll point you toward places and activities you can experience for nothing. One of the best free options to explore is Manchester Cathedral.