Manchester is not only the city where Mr. Rolls met Mr. Royce, it is also famous for its proud industrial heritage, high profile music scene, world class football, prestigious theatres, historic architecture and of course its shopping.

Imperial War Museum

Culturally, Manchester has never been more exciting or diverse, boasting a long list of popular arts and entertainment venues.

Manchester Aquatics Centre

With the 2002 Commonwealth Games the city acquired a new velodrome, a showpiece 50-metre swimming pool complex, and a host of other new facilities.

Cafe Uno

Manchester has established its own brand of café society as increasing numbers of stylish restaurants, pubs, café bars, and nightclubs help to shape it as a 24-hour bustling city.

Manchester has a population of over 2.5 million, including over 100,000 students. Many of the students are from overseas, and its resident population includes many nationalities that have found a permanent home in Manchester.

Chinese Arch

The Chinese community, for example, is the largest outside London and the magnificent Chinese Archway - the first in Europe - reflects the importance of this great city.