TRAVEL > EUROPE > UNITED KINGDOM > ENGLAND > Manchester
INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
Our 4-hour ride on Virgin Trains took us to the city of Manchester, situated in the northwest of England. A city known for industry, we enjoyed seeing its two Premier Team stadiums: City’s Etihad, which we toured, and United’s Old Trafford.
- Currency: Pound Sterling
- Metrolink over-ground tram system makes the city very accessible
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Metrolink Tram
The tram system runs throughout much of the city of Manchester. For our day visit, we purchased 1-day anytime travelcards for zones 1 and 2 (located at any station). The cost for adults is £4.30 and £2.10 for children.
Travel Guide to London: Kensington and Chelsea
As I poked between the iron gate, I heard a voice warn, “No photos.” I looked up from the estate to see a gentleman emerge from the buildings to kindly deliver his message. I was just there for the architecture. Beautiful details called to me, begging for my admiration. And although I was no threat,…
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London Boroughs
It’s impossible to see all of London in a few days, but we worked to discover as much as possible on our trip to Northwestern Europe. London is the dynamic capital of the United Kingdom. Located in England, the metropolis of Greater London is divided into 33 boroughs. These smaller districts create manageable areas within…
Travel Guide: Northwestern Europe
As we watched the 2018 FIFA World Cup games, we prepared for a nearly month-long trip to Europe. The global game of football, soccer to Americans, was our theme. Aaron and I had wanted to take our two teenage boys to Europe for years. They began playing at a young age and continue to receive technical…
