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Offering customers the finest in bespoke holiday packages since 1981, bay travel is an independent travel agent operating in the north west.

Based in the heart of Morecambe, our team of travel experts offer independent advice on your holiday requirements.

We are not part of a chain or franchise and we are not tied to any tour operators so we can give unbiased independent advice as well as helping you find the right holiday at the right price.

Our staff have many year’s experience and would love to help you organise your dream holiday, trip of a lifetime or big family celebration. Danielle, Vicky, Sharon, Charlotte & Kelly are looking forward to hearing from you.

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Hayley was brilliant

Hayley was brilliant, friendly, listened to what we wanted, offered options, kept us informed and found us a fabulous holiday. She’s now sorting out a cruise for us for later this year. She’s a credit to Hays Travel 😃

Date of experience : 11 April 2024

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Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review and wonderful comments, we really appreciate it. See you soon Lancaster team.

Cruise 2025

I dealt with both Karen and Claire both ladies were polite and professional, booked a P&O cruise for June 2025 at an unbelievable price of £425 per person

Date of experience : 13 April 2024

Hello. Thank you so much for the lovely feedback and 5* rating, was a pleasure in arranging your trip & look forward to many more. Hayley & Claire

Tom knew was we needed and sorted it…

Tom knew was we needed and sorted it the payment method was easy

Thank you for leaving a 5 star review we really do appreciate it. Thank you for booking with us again and we will see you soon The Lancaster Team

Third time booking at the Lancaster…

Third time booking at the Lancaster branch and Tom the manager got my son and myself a great deal on our holiday! I'll be back in 2026 booking for next holiday

Date of experience : 25 March 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, it's always nice to receive. We look forward to being assistance in the future. Lancaster Team

Excellent service

Claire was very efficient and spent her time looking for the best seal for our trip.

Date of experience : 05 April 2024

Thank you so much for the 5 star review. Really happy you are booked on another exciting trip with us and look forward to seeing you soon. Claire and the Lancaster Team.

Everything explained plainly

Everything explained plainly. Handled our booking very efficiently. All questions answered promptly. Looking forward to next booking....

Date of experience : 16 March 2024

Thank you for the amazing feedback, always lovely to receive comments like this and look forward to arranging future holidays for you. Hayley

Hayley was efficient and ververy

Hayley was efficient and very helpful.She sorted out my flights to Tenerife very well.

Date of experience : 22 March 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback & star rating, it is really appreciated, was a pleasure in arranging your flights and look forward to being of assistance to you in the future. Hayley

A perfect holiday

As usual Hays have come up with another great holiday. The lady who helped us was patient and informative and went out of her way to find our perfect trip. I have used Hays many times and would recommend the Lancaster branch.

Date of experience : 25 February 2024

Thank you so much for the fabulous 5 star review, we really appreciate your time and it is great to read the comments about Claire. We look forward to seeing you soon. Lancaster team

We always book our holidays with Hayes…

We always book our holidays with Hayes in Lancaster lovely People who work in there

Date of experience : 26 March 2024

Good afternoon, thank you so much for the lovely feedback, always nice to receive & always a pleasure in sorting your holidays, look forward to many more. Tom

Very helpful

Very helpful. Knowledgeable about the area we were interested in. No pressure.

Date of experience : 21 March 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. Look forward to being of assistance to you in the future.

So far I have all good things. I was delt with in a professional manner. Considering I haven't been on a holiday for 16 years. I had alot of concerns and daft questions but Kiah put my mind at rest and helped me find the perfect holiday to suit my needs. Talked us through all the options the benefits ect. So happy looking forward to my holiday.

Date of experience : 17 February 2024

Thank you for leaving such a good review and thank you again for booking with us. We are glad we made your experience reassuring for you and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Lancaster Team

The young lady who booked the holiday…

The young lady who booked the holiday for me could not have tried harder to find me the holiday that I really wanted. Her colleague also looked for the hotel for me on several sites. My daughter and I are really looking forward to our holiday by Lake Garda, many thanks.

Date of experience : 11 January 2024

Thank you so much, we really appreciate your feedback. Great to read such fantastic comments about Kiah that are so amazing. We look forward to being apart of the lead up to your holiday. See you Soon Lancaster Team

Claire helped us solve a complex puzzle

We were in Hays Travel a long time working out which airline would get us to Rome at the times we needed. Claire was amazing, patient and willing to spend a great deal of time helping us.I want to thank her a great deal as without her we couldn't have done it as it turned out to be very challenging. She delayed her lunch break and never once got angry. It was an absolute pleasure to meet someone as dedicated and professional as her. Thank you Claire

Date of experience : 23 February 2024

Thank you so much for leaving such an incredible review. There is not much we can say as we are blown away by the impact and the service delivered to you by Claire. Thank you so much again for leaving such an incredible review for Claire. The Lancaster Team

Always a pleasure dealing with Claire…

Always a pleasure dealing with Claire at the Lancaster shop . She is always very helpful in trying to find you the right holiday

Date of experience : 13 March 2024

Thank you so much for the 5 star review & comments. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me a review. It is always a pleasure to get you booked on your next holiday. Thank you for booking with us again we really do appreciate it. Claire & Lancaster team

Honeymoon Booking

We went in to book our honeymoon after getting fed up of looking at countless different destinations and hotels online. Hayley was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the different destinations we had in mind. Her knowledge of the different destinations and resorts helped us to make the decision we’d been struggling with - you don’t get that online! We looked at Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Barbados and Jamaica. We settled on Mexico in the end, thanks to Hayley’s helpful insights - and she even price matched it for us to the quote we’d got online! Would definitely recommend using Hays Travel, particularly if you’re unsure about where to go.

Date of experience : 12 February 2024

Thank you so much for leaving the amazing review for Hayley and how she helped in booking your honeymoon. It has been really fantastic to read about her knowledge on destinations, resorts and how she really helped you to decide. Thank you for recommending us. We look forward to seeing you soon. The Lancaster team

ad a very difficult request for…

I had a very difficult request for flights to USA and Claire in Lancaster was very helpfuland got me a good deal. Spent over two hours with her

Date of experience : 15 March 2024

Thank you so much for the 5 star review. I am so happy I was able to get you all booked with what you wanted. Thank you for taking the time to leave me a review as it means so much to me and it made me smile a lot this morning reading it. See you Soon Claire and Lancaster team

Looked into everything for us and found…

Looked into everything for us and found the best deals.

Date of experience : 02 April 2024

Thank you so much for leaving us a brilliant review and comments, we are so glad we found you the best deal. We will see you soon. The Lancaster Team

Hayley at Lancaster hays travel

Hayley at Lancaster hays travel , was absolutely amazing couldn't do enough for us her patience was outstanding, and helped us get the holiday what we wanted .

Date of experience : 07 March 2024

Thank you so much for the 5 star review and wonderful comments about Hayley, Lovely to read them and we agree about Hayley's patience. So glad to hear that Hayley got you the holiday you wanted. We will see you soon the Lancaster Team

Highly Recommend Lancaster Hays

Tom was fantastic, so patient he didn't rush me. He went through lots of companies to get the best deals, looked at reviews for me. Ended up booking two holidays for 2024 and one for 2025

Date of experience : 18 February 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us an amazing review, we really do appreciate it. We are so happy that you didn't feel rushed and we got you the best deals. We will see you soon the Lancaster team

Great customer service

Claire who i booked our holiday with was very friendly and helpful i didn't feel rushed, All the staff are friendly, would defiantly recommend this company. Used this company in Lancaster last year and also had great customer service,

Date of experience : 04 February 2024

Thank you so much Pauline for leaving a 5 star review. I really appreciate your time and comments, thank you for booking with us again and we are excited to be apart of your holiday countdown. Claire and the Lancaster Team

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Travel Agent in Lancaster , Lancashire , LA1 1JL

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We arrange flights and holidays to Australia, New Zealand, the Far East, USA and Canada and worldwide. We offer hotels, self catering, cruises, car hire and more! As a leading independent travel agent we can offer all the advantages of the internet backed up by the expertise of our qualified travel consultants.

We specialise in independent travel and tailor made itineraries and can help you plan your next trip. If you can't find the fares you are looking for or have a complicated itinerary we would recommend speaking to one of our experienced consultants for further assistance.

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What training or studies are needed to work in a travel agency.

Before we delve into the different courses that allow you to work in a travel agency, let's start by highlighting the fact that no diploma is required if you want to open your own agency or work in one. In fact, since 2015, it is no longer mandatory to have a BTS in tourism or a similar degree to create your own travel agency. You can therefore practice without a diploma, however skills and experience remain key elements for success. Let's not fool ourselves, creating this type of company, or even just working in it, is not within reach of those who are not passionate about the subject of travel and foreign cultures, and furthermore, it is never too late to train and learn. If you have no diploma to help you, but you want to change your career to become a travel agent for example, know that it will be possible to train yourself via your "Compte Personnel de Formation" (CPF). Inquire with Pôle Emploi to find out where your account stands and how much you have to train yourself. After having said all this, let's now take a look at the courses that are most often favored before entering the world of work in a travel agency. After high school: 2 years to obtain a BTS in tourism or operational commercial management; 3 years for the BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie) in commercialization techniques. Specialized schools also offer bachelor's degrees. After a two-year degree: - BTS in operational commercial management - BTS in tourism - Salesperson in business travel and tourism After a three-year degree: - BUT in commercialization techniques - Professional license in tourism professions: commercialization of tourism products - Professional license in tourism and leisure professions After a five-year degree: - Master of Science in Tourism and Destination Management

What is the scope of intervention of a professional?

On a daily basis, the activities of a travel agent are diverse and varied, so much so that the professional will rarely have time to get bored during their days, provided their agency is running properly. These tasks can be very different from one company to another. However, to give you a more precise idea of what to expect when practicing this profession, we will summarize for you all the main functions, as well as the most common, for which a travel agent is responsible: - To start, they must of course be familiar with their agency's tourist offerings in order to inform their customers and be able to illustrate their point with detailed information if necessary. - They must also be able to welcome customers in person or over the phone, with the appropriate tone, voice and warmth. - They must also respond to requests for quotes or information by email, which is an administrative task that takes a lot of time and requires organization and rigor at all times. - They must also select tourism products according to the customer's request, then present their characteristics in a constructive and, if possible, argumentative way (the strengths, the prices). - They must also advise the client on the different products (transportation, services), make the reservation, and then establish the contractual documents necessary for the commercial exchange. - They must also check travel documents in advance so that the traveler does not encounter any unpleasant surprises during their trip. - They must also establish the terms of settlement of a dispute or pass it on to legal or litigation services. - They must also provide information for monitoring activity supports so that the agency can have an overall view of its activity and its evolution over time. - They must organize the display of the sales space, with a certain marketing spirit. - Finally, they must perform sales promotion operations, especially during periods specifically conducive to this.

Why use a professional?

The idea of traveling is often a source of anxiety for those who are preparing for it, as there are many things to consider so that the trip goes smoothly and without any hiccups. In this section, we will specifically discuss the main reasons why you should consider using a travel agency or at least a professional in the sector to organize your trip. Preparing for a trip, even one of just a few days, is not easy. Certainly, a lot of information is available on the internet, but compiling it all to organize your future trip takes a lot of time. First, let's realize that going through a travel agency will allow you to save a lot of time. No need to spend several hours searching for the right flight or finding a hotel to sleep in, finding a rental car, etc. Calling on a professional means giving yourself more time to devote to other things that could also, why not, optimize your trip. Then, entrusting the organization of your trip to a provider means trusting the experience and know-how of a professional who has the required skills to organize a trip that meets your expectations and advise you properly, both in terms of tourism, legal, or even geographical aspects. Calling on a professional, contrary to what one might think, often turns out to be less expensive in the end than organizing everything yourself. Indeed, thanks to their relations with suppliers, the professional is likely to find very good deals for you and offer unbeatable prices, for example for flights, but also for accommodations. It is precisely the addition of all this that will allow you to save money. To conclude this section, we would like to emphasize that for each of us, safety and assurance during the trip are two essential things, regardless of the final destination. Thanks to their total mastery of the travel world, a travel professional will be committed to ensuring your safety throughout your stay. Furthermore, you will benefit from after-sales service and, in the event of an unforeseen circumstance (whether it be a canceled flight, an airline strike, or other), you can obtain assistance simply by contacting your travel agent, who will then take care of finding a solution to your problem.

When should you call a professional?

There isn't really a rule about this, as long as you don't wait until the last minute. Consider that the sooner, the better, so planning a trip to the other side of the world cannot be done overnight. The agent has to find a flight, accommodation options at the destination, and a whole bunch of other services that you might want to take advantage of once you're there. It is therefore better to start planning at least a few weeks or months in advance. This will also allow you to benefit from better prices, which is not insignificant. Note, however, that some agencies specify a maximum anticipation date, meaning that, for example, it will not be possible to book a flight or even a hotel 2 or 3 years in advance... but this is natural and almost goes without saying.

How to find a professional to organize your trip?

No matter where you are or where you want to go, finding this type of service is relatively easy, as long as you don't live in a too remote area. Whether you live in Lancaster downtown or in the deepest countryside, start by asking your acquaintances and loved ones, although it must be acknowledged that word-of-mouth is not necessarily the most effective way to find the rare gem (but you never know...). If you live in a very remote area, in the middle of the countryside, not finding a travel agency nearby (within 20 or 30 kilometers) should not stop you or discourage you; be sure that you will find an agency in the nearest medium or large city! In any case, rest assured that the right professional, once contacted, will be more than willing to make your life easier, and if necessary, subsequent exchanges can be done through emails or phone calls. If word-of-mouth yields nothing, which is very possible, then it is recommended to use the internet, by consulting a site like StarOfService, for example, which lists all professionals in a certain field, based on where you're conducting the search. In just a few clicks, the site will provide you with the contact details of the said professional and you can contact them right away, and this also applies to travel agents. From there, you are free to shop around or simply choose the one closest to your home, it is no longer our concern...

How much does a travel agency service cost?

The rates that we are going to indicate here are not contractual, but simply average values ​​obtained throughout the French territory. Each agency has its own way of billing, so we cannot recommend enough that you ask for the details of the services from the relevant agent. Only then can you have a precise idea of ​​what you are paying for. Having said that, let's now move on to the pricing, which, while not to be taken as exact figures, will still give you an idea of ​​the prices practiced on the market. In general, it should be noted that the majority of a travel agency's income comes from commissions paid by the various suppliers involved during the stay; these are percentages that are taken from each sale made. Generally, the agent on average takes between 8% and 10% of the public price for a plane ticket sold; regarding other services, the percentage is between 9 and 15% of the public price. Consulting fees, act and reservation fees are also sources of income for a travel agency, but it is up to each brand to quantify its services. Therefore, you will have to ask the question or inquire when the time comes.

How to choose the right travel agent or agency?

No matter where you are or live, whether in a particular city, region or department, finding this type of professional is relatively simple, based on studies on the subject. So whether you live in the inner city of Lancaster or in the depths of the countryside in Moselle or Gironde, we advise you to start by asking around among your acquaintances and friends, as word of mouth is always a good way to find the right address for such things (we all know people who have traveled through a particular agency, so let's start by looking in that direction...). If this first search yields no results, it is then possible to use the Internet, as it is the most common way to purchase travel services, not physical agencies. Once online, no matter which search engine is used, we suggest consulting a site like StarOfService, for example, which lists all professionals in a particular field, depending on the location of the search and where you live. In just a few clicks, the site will provide you with the contact details of the professional and you can contact them within minutes to inquire about their availability, rates, etc. Don't hesitate to consult a large number of customer reviews and comments, as they are essential information for getting an idea of the level of service provided by the agent or agency in question.

Here are some questions to ask a travel professional during your first meeting:

- How long have you been practicing this profession? What training or diploma do you possess to carry out this activity? - What are your rates? Can I have a detailed breakdown of them? - Will you provide me with a proper quote prior to starting the work? - What are your availability to discuss my travel project? - Can you guarantee the respect of deadlines and rates that we agree upon?

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A Local’s Guide to Lancaster, UK

Posted by Di Minardi | Last updated Nov 6, 2022

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“Lancaster? I’ve never heard of it.”

When I told my friends and family I was visiting England for a weekend, they all assumed I was going to London. Inevitably, when I corrected them, this was their response.

But, one of my best friends from my teaching days in Abu Dhabi is from Lancaster (and more importantly, RyanAir tickets to get there were hella cheap) so I bought a flight to the nearby city of Manchester and spent the weekend in Rachel’s family home.  

It was my first time in England and it. was. fantastic.

In fact, I loved the city so much I’m already trying to convince myself I can afford to spend six months in the UK next year, and reminiscing on everything we saw, ate, and did (but mostly ate) in Lancaster in this article is making a very persuasive argument…

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Coastal sunset on the bay near Lancaster

Lancaster UK Travel Guide: Top Attractions in the City

Rachel completely planned out the weekend outlined below to ensure we only saw the best of the best and got a truly English experience along the way – yes, that includes a pub crawl and a lot of unhealthy food.

If you’re looking for a super cultural guide to Lancaster with lots of museums and historical sites, this may not be for you.

But if you want to experience a varied mix of food, drinks, and the top attractions, this Lancaster UK travel guide from a local has everything you need for a fabulous trip!  

If you look closely, you can see the Ashton Memorial (with the pale green dome) in the distance.

1. Enjoy the view at Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park

Will you lose all trust in me if I tell you this was the one thing on our list we didn’t end up doing?

Ashton Memorial is located in Williamson Park and set high up on a hill overlooking Lancaster. You can see it from multiple points in the city.

Unfortunately, there was a weekend-long music festival in the park while we were there so we weren’t able to visit.

But, Rachel wanted to take us there (which is the spirit of this article, dammit) and lamented the fact and we all missed out on some expansive views of Lancaster from above.

Lancaster Castle near the center of the city

2. Visit the Lancaster Castle and Priory

While I did get a bit of culture visiting the Lancaster Castle and Priory, I didn’t actually take the castle tour (in my defense it was closed for a private event) but I can still give ya all the info you need to know to do it.

The Lancaster Castle is 1,000 years old and offers hour-long tours 8 gbp / 10 usd per person. They run from 9:30 am to 5 pm daily.

The Priory next door (which just means church if you’re an uncultured swine like me and have never head the word before) is open from 9:15 am to 4 pm every day and entrance is free.

Both are quite beautiful from the outside but I still recommend popping your head into the Priory when you’re passing by if you get the chance.

Consuming way too much food during afternoon tea at the Royal King’s Arms Hotel

3. Pig Out at Afternoon Tea

No Lancaster UK travel guide would be complete without afternoon tea, so we imbibed in the old English tradition at the Royal King’s Arms Hotel .

The serving size is large so I recommend splitting one order between two people.

Each ‘Edward VII’ tower of deliciousness came with smoked salmon, beef, ham, and cheese sandwiches, cheesecake, sponge cake, a scone with clotted cream and jam, and a mini donut. You can also opt for the less traditional ‘Dickens’ service which includes cheese, a scotch egg, a quiche, and a sausage roll as well.

Both come with a pot of tea and we opted to enjoy a cheeky glass of prosecco as well to truly feel like English royalty.

The total bill came out to 66 gbp / 83 usd for three, and you can see the full afternoon tea menu here to plan your trip.

I don’t have any photos from my pub crawl so enjoy this pic of the pretty streets of Lancaster instead.

4. Do a Pub Crawl

Old habits die hard. Rachel, Dan, and I drank a lot together when we lived in Abu Dhabi and I’m not ashamed to admit we drank our way through this town as well.

So, of course, my Lancaster UK travel guide includes a walking route for your very own pub crawl!

The city may not have as many attractions as London or Manchester but I’ll be damned if everyone we talked to didn’t have a different opinion on which pubs we should visit, and narrowing down the list for our bar crawl was a difficult endeavor.

In the end, it was still a bit ambitious, but this was our intended route through the city with the ones we actually reached in bold.

• Merchants 1688 (yes, that’s really the year it was founded)
• The Robert Gillow
• The Sun Hotel & Bar
• The Borough (housed in the old Mayors’ home and named the best pub in Lancaster in 2016)
• The White Cross
• Lancaster Brewery

Yeah, I know we only made it to three out of six and we’re pathetic but dammit we tried our best! If you think you can do better, take on the crawl in the order above for the best route through the city.  

5. Recharge in the Coffee District

If you get a lil’ sleepy on the pub crawl, stop for a pick-me-up in Lancaster’s coffee district.

There are plenty of places to choose from around town, but we ultimately ended up at Atkinsons , which produces much of the coffee for the surrounding cafes and shops in the city.

It was just as hipster as you’d expect a coffee shop to be in 2019 and was a nice, bright, airy spot to grab an espresso before continuing on our very merry way.

Fish, chips, mushy peas, and gravy from the Arnside Chip Shop.

6. Round Out Your Night With Fish n’ Chips

Last but certainly not least on my Lancaster UK travel guide is a culinary staple in England – fish and chips.

Unsurprisingly, the best fish n’ chip spot in Lancaster isn’t even in the city proper. Instead, this hidden gem is on the coast but oh so worth the trek.

The Arnside Chip Shop (or chippy, as the locals call it) is a typical spot with a casual counter and a line out the door. Here, your patience will be rewarded with a box of piping fresh fish and chips just begging to be enjoyed on the outdoor picnic tables.

Of course, when at the chippy, do as the locals do.

Rachel instructed me to order fish, chips, mushy peas, gravy, and a battered sausage.

It was a ton of food (Dan and I at least split the sausage) but her recs were dead on – everything was freakin’ delicious. The gravy, in particular, is essential to a successful fish and chips experience and you should dip your fries in it for maximum enjoyment of the meal.

All in all Dan and I paid 21 gbp / $26.50 usd for two orders of fish n’ chips, two gravies, two mushy peas, a battered sausage, bottled water, and soda, so it was a pretty solid deal as well.

Church in Manchester, an easy day trip from Lancaster.

Bonus: 3 Lancaster, UK Day Trips

Lancaster has a great location in England near major cities, small towns coastal towns, and protected natural sites.

Use this Lancaster UK travel guide to visit all three on easy day trips from the city! 

Coastal walk with the town of Heysham in the distance

Distance from Lancaster: 6 miles How to get there: 2X bus toward Morecambe fro the Lancaster Bus Station (Stand 16) – click here for more details.

Heysham is such a cute little town and while it’s nice to wander around in, the main draw is the coastal walk. The 5 km / 3 mile / 1-hour walk along the water between Heysham and Morecambe is gorgeous and impeccably maintained.

After you complete it, reward yourself with afternoon tea in the conservatory at the Midlands Hotel (a local favorite in Morecambe) to immediately consume all of the calories you just burned.

Lakeside walk around Windemere Lake

2. Windemere (Lakes District)

Distance from Lancaster: 30 miles How to get there: Direct trains run through Northern Rail and take 45 minutes. Tickets cost 15 gbp / 19 usd per person – click here for more details .

The town of Windemere has everything you didn’t know you needed in an English village – trendy restaurants, cute shops, lakeside trails, rocky beaches, bobbing sailboats, waterfront views – I mean, what more could you want?

If you drive to it you can continue on to more lakeside towns through the 912 square mile Lakes District National Park, but even if you come by train and Windemere is all you see, I know you’ll enjoy it.

Chetham’s Library, the oldest public library in the English speaking world

3. Manchester

Distance from Lancaster: 55 miles How to get there: Direct trains run through Northern Rail and take an hour and 15 minutes. Tickets cost 6.50 gbp / 8 usd and up – click here for more details .

I only spent a couple of hours in Manchester but that was enough to fall in love.

While here, walk down the pedestrian-only Market Street and visit the Manchester Cathedral before taking a free tour of Chetham’s Library .

For photographers and pop culture fans, this is where the restricted section of the library in Harry Potter was filmed. For historians, it’s also where Karl Marx penned the Communist Manifesto.

Afterward, grab a drink in the beer garden at Sinclair’s Oyster Bar , an old, picturesque black and white pub in the center of town.

If you still have time, take a walk through the trendy Northern Quarter before enjoying dinner at one of the best restaurants in Manchester . On the weekends, make sure to try the traditional Sunday roast before you go!  

Pub in Manchester, UK

Ready to go?

Use Skyscanner to find the cheapest flights to the UK and then explore accommodation like unique stays on Airbnb or the top-rated hotels on Booking.com to plan the perfect night, weekend, or long-term stay in the city.

If you’re still not sure about your UK travel plans, stick around to read the the England vs. Scotland country comparison to decide which one is right for you. Then, plan your trip with my tried and true packing list that fits in a carry on bag !  

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