A Virtual Tour of Manchester Back to Introduction
1. Before we start, what 's the temperature going to be today according to the BBC?
BBC Online - Manchester - Index
Let's start the tour by looking at some tourist attractions in Manchester
2. Go to the Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum Of Science & Industry In Manchester
Click "Visiting Us"
How much is entrance for an adult? How much for a child?
3. Try the Town Hall - Virtual Manchester - Top ten things to do whilst visiting Manchester
Scroll down to the section on the Town Hall - when can you find a regular tour of the building?
Have a look at some of the other attractions while you are about it.
4. You might also like to visit Chinatown History of Manchester's China Town
When was the famous arch put up?
There are plenty of pictures of Manchester you can find on sites.
5. Try this WEBCAM - for an up-to-the-moment view
Where is the camera positioned?
Or for a more all round view try the virtual reality map of Manchester
The map has lots of different views - click on the little red squares on the map.
When you've tried a few - click on Market Street on the map.
What is the name of the large store which is within the picture?
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6. Do you want to go to the cinema?
Scoot - ASP Pick out a film. Where is it on? What time?
7. Or a live gig? ManchesterOnline - Entertainment - Music
Under Music Listings choose either "Tonight's gigs" "Tomorrow's gigs" or do a general "Search".
Choose a band, a venue and a time.
8. You want to go shopping - how about the Trafford Centre?
But do they have the sort of store you want? Welcome to the Trafford Centre, Manchester
Click on "Shops" then "Designer Brands" from the list on the left. Then choose a category.
Record your brand and your store on the worksheet.
9. There's lots of sport in Manchester. Check out the Manchester United site:
Manchester United Official Web site - Home - Welcome
Click for a "Latest News" story. Record something of interest
10. You may want to leave by plane from Manchester Airport. Manchester International Airport Welcome
Click Passenger and Visitor Information.
Under Destinations, find Which Terminal? and click it
Which terminal do you need for Air Jamaica?
11. You will need transport to get about. Try this: Traveline - Public Transport Info
Click "Journey Planner"
Write in "Didsbury" as "From" and "Altrincham" as "To".
Tick "bus" as your mode of transport. Click "Plan Journey".
You'll need to confirm actual points of departure and arrival and then click "Plan Journey"
Choose the most convenient route.
Record the time of departure and the bus number.
12. Finally you may want to go to a bar or club for your evening entertainment
Use this interactive map to help you find somewhere to your taste.
Bar Guide - Manchester After Dark
Write down the name and phone number or address of the place you choose.
Thank you for taking the tour. I hope you have enjoyed it, and have found some sites to come and explore in more detail.