The Best Free Manchester Photo Spots, Manchester, England

A few years ago, I travelled to Manchester, England, to visit my sister for a few days. I’d never been there before and in typical fashion, my expectations were almost entirely based upon a television series, the historical BBC miniseries North & South (a GREAT series, I highly recommend). In N&S, the Manchester-inspired Milton is a smoky, dirty, industrial town that horrifies the ladylike protagonist. So I wasn’t really expecting much…not that I’m particularly ladylike. But I was determined to find out if there were at least some Manchester photo spots worth checking out.

Boy, were there. Turns out Manchester is a really beautiful city. Though definitely a more industrial town than its southern counterparts, this red-brick-covered city is full of gorgeous architecture, beautiful churches and plenty of shopping. While the areas immediately outside the city centre retain their Victorian charm, especially those around the canals and railway lines, the city centre is much more modern, with glass-walled structures competing for attention with the centuries-old buildings next door. It’s this mix of old and new that I found so fascinating.

There’s no way I covered the whole of the city, but from my short visit, these were the best Manchester photo spots I could find. And best of all, every single one of them is free to visit. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).