Whether you live in Manchester or you are visiting, there are two cities nearby that are worth the drive for a day trip: Liverpool on the west side and Leeds on the East. Here are a few of the locations that you can visit, when you decide to take our advice.
Where to get all the Info on these Two Cities
Below, we will present you with some of the greatest locations to visit while you spend the days in these cities. However, if you want to know all about the restaurants and bars, as well as the lesser known sites, you can find it all, thanks to the Petit Futé tips for travelling to Liverpool and Leeds.
Liverpool
This city is particularly famous for being the one where The Beatles started their career. Therefore, you simply can’t escape passing by The Cavern, which is the club that made them famous, decades ago. Many things around the city are reminders of their presence, including the award-winning exhibition called “The Beatles Story,” which takes place at the Britannia Pavilion at the Royal Albert Dock. Since this is the main site to visit on your daily trip, it couldn’t fit better in your plans. You should know that this is also the location for the Eurovision 2023, which replaced Ukraine (the ultimate winner), since the country is still facing the Russian aggression.
The Royal Albert Dock offers many museums, which are all well appreciated by those who stop by. The Maritime Museum is particularly spectacular. If you have never been to such a museum in your life, this should be the one that you visit. It will explain everything you need to know about the naval industry and more. If the sea does not hold an attraction on you, you can choose between the International Slavery Museum or the Tate Gallery for modern and contemporary art. In-between these visits, pick one of the great restaurants, bars and cafés on site to rest and regain your energy.
Leeds
Leeds is a great city to just be walking around town. It will completely change your state of mind, when you arrive from Manchester. As efficient as the latter can be, it doesn’t hold the simple beauty that you will find in the streets of Leeds. It is the kind of place, where you enjoy spending time with a coffee and a book on a terrace of a café or sharing a beer with friends outside a pub.
But you also need to make a detour and stop at the Kirkstall Abbey, which is situated a little north of Leeds. It is one of the best preserved medieval abbeys in Britain. Those who like history will be happy, as they walk through the ruins that are still very well kept. It was built in 1152 for the Cistercian monks, who lived there over 400 years. Visiting this site is well-worth the day trip to Leeds. As long as you stop in town for lunch or dinner, before coming back to Manchester.
