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6 Hours In Greater Manchester

So you've got six hours in Greater Manchester - that's great news. Let's see how you can best use your time while you're here. Last updated 2nd January 2024

What Should I Do With Six Hours In Greater Manchester?

If you have 6 hours or half a day to spend in Greater Manchester, there are plenty of options to explore the culture, history and shops. Here are some suggestions:

The Manchester Museum: The Manchester Museum displays collections of natural history, archaeology, and anthropology. It will take around 1-2 hours to visit.
The Science and Industry Museum: Explore innovations that changed the world and discover Manchester's industrial past at the Science and Industry Museum. It will take around 2 hours to visit.
The John Rylands Library: A stunning Neo-Gothic library with over 250,000 books, manuscripts, and archives. It will take around 1-2 hours to visit.
Manchester Art Gallery: Discover impressive international art collections in a modern and bright gallery. It will take around 1-2 hours to visit.
The Northern Quarter: A trendy and vibrant area with lots of independent boutiques, cafes, and bars. Spend time exploring and trying out some great food and drink. You can take as long as you like to explore this area.

Overall, you could split your time between two of these options to get the most out of your half day in Greater Manchester. Or, if you prefer, you could focus on just one thing and take more time to explore it in depth.

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