Guidebook for Droylsden
Sightseeing
Etihad Stadium
Ashton New RoadStadium of Manchester City FC
Other Events held here regularly
National Football Museum
Todd StreetPreviously 'Urbis' - glass art building
Old Trafford
Sir Matt Busby WayOld Trafford Football Stadium - Home to MUFC
IWM North
Trafford Wharf RoadImperial War Museum
Tours available here. Christmas markets and other events held outside the town hall
15 locals recommend
Manchester City Council
Albert SquareTours available here. Christmas markets and other events held outside the town hall
Essentials
Tesco
Nearest supermarket
Arts & Culture
Cinema & Bowling, along with a few other restaurants (Nandos, Frankie & Bennies, Harvester)
7 locals recommend
Cineworld
Cinema & Bowling, along with a few other restaurants (Nandos, Frankie & Bennies, Harvester)
The Studios from dock10
Media City
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley StreetGreat art exhibitions displayed here
Printworks
27 Withy GroveOdeon Cinema, Bars & Restaurants
The Lowry
8 The QuaysArt Gallery, Events, Shows, Cafe etc.
ODEON Manchester Great Northern
235 DeansgateAMC Cinema - Surrounded by bars & restaurants
Shopping
IKEA Manchester
Wellington RoadIKEA Store
Manchester Arndale
Main shopping area of Manchester
Magma
24 Oldham StDesign, Photography, Fashion Book shop
Art / Photography shop - There is also a B&W photobooth machine in here!
8 locals recommend
Fred Aldous
37 Lever StArt / Photography shop - There is also a B&W photobooth machine in here!
Richard Goodall Gallery
Shop selling really nice prints and movie / music posters
Affleck's, Manchester
52 Church StAfflecks Palace - The home of alternative shops
Drinks & Nightlife
Fairfield Arms
92 Manchester RdLocal pub with very nice food
The 'hip' area of Manchester. Perfect area for nice bars and restaurants! Also some lovely shops around this area, including many vintage shops!
23 locals recommend
The Northern Quarter Restaurant and Bar
108 High StThe 'hip' area of Manchester. Perfect area for nice bars and restaurants! Also some lovely shops around this area, including many vintage shops!
Artisan
18-22 Bridge StreetIndustrial style interior - really stylish, great food and cocktails!
Hilton Manchester Deansgate
303 DeansgateVisit Cloud 23 to get the best view of Manchester
Food Scene
Amazing American styled food and drinks - why not give the donut burger a try!
7 locals recommend
Red's True Barbecue
22 Lloyd StAmazing American styled food and drinks - why not give the donut burger a try!
Great area for bars & restaurants, but a bit more pricey! - Nice area to visit, in winter Christmas markets & ice rink, in summer events such as 'Screenfields' (outdoor cinema)
85 locals recommend
Spinningfields
Great area for bars & restaurants, but a bit more pricey! - Nice area to visit, in winter Christmas markets & ice rink, in summer events such as 'Screenfields' (outdoor cinema)
Great for a milkshake and cake stop - cakeaway available! Also really nice hot food served here (Try the sweet potato fries and pulled pork!) - even nice for a quiet drink!
54 locals recommend
Home Sweet Home
49-51 Edge StGreat for a milkshake and cake stop - cakeaway available! Also really nice hot food served here (Try the sweet potato fries and pulled pork!) - even nice for a quiet drink!
Mr Thomas's Chop House
52 Cross StGet a feel for traditional English cuisine!
Almost Famous
49-51 High StGreat place for burgers!
Owned by Almost Famous, have drinks in the bar downstairs or treat yourself to a tasty Burrito upstairs!
15 locals recommend
Luck Lust Liquor and Burn
100-102 High StOwned by Almost Famous, have drinks in the bar downstairs or treat yourself to a tasty Burrito upstairs!
Lovely artsy place for a coffee and a cake! Also a nice little shop at the front :)
9 locals recommend
Fig + Sparrow
20 Oldham StLovely artsy place for a coffee and a cake! Also a nice little shop at the front :)
Teacup on Thomas Street
Great place for afternoon tea or a slice of cake!
'Live and eat pie' - Great place for a traditional pie, with mash, mushy peas and gravy!
14 locals recommend
Pieminister
53 Church St'Live and eat pie' - Great place for a traditional pie, with mash, mushy peas and gravy!
Amazing Caribbean food and cocktails (2-4-1 happy hour on cocktails before 7pm and after 10pm) with a great Caribbean vibe.
9 locals recommend
Turtle Bay
33-35 Oxford StAmazing Caribbean food and cocktails (2-4-1 happy hour on cocktails before 7pm and after 10pm) with a great Caribbean vibe.
Everything Else
Active Medlock
Gardenfold WayLocal leisure centre with gym & swimming pool, only a 5 minute walk from the house