Tuesday 12-04-2022 - 15:29

If you’re staying in your accommodation over the Easter Break, or even just visiting the city during your time off, there’s loads of things for you to do.

Manchester’s one of the busiest cities in the UK, so come rain or shine, you’ll struggle to get bored.

Here’s our guide on things for students to do in and around Manchester, over Easter.

 

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Museums & Art Galleries

 

Manchester has a wealth of culture, and the number of museums and art galleries available for you to visit showcases this. From football, to science, to police history - there’s more than enough for you to get your culture fix.

 

 

Honorable mentions:

 

MoSI (Museum of Science and Industry)

MoSI has been one of the most famous museums in Manchester for decades. You’ll find displays showing the development of science, technology, and industry to highlight the city’s achievements in each sector.

Entry to the museum is free and you can book your tickets in advance online.

 

Opening times:

Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 until 19:00 (during school term time)

Monday – Sunday: 10:00 until 19:00 (during school holidays)

 

People's History Museum

The People’s History Museum tells the story of past, present, and future democracy in Britain. If you’re interested in what led us to have the freedoms we have today, and what can still be worked on for a better future, book yourself a ticket.

 

Opening times:

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 until 16:00

Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 until 16:00 (during school term time)

 

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Country walks

 

So, we know there’s pretty places around the city centre for a nice afternoon stroll. But, if you want to really get your legs moving, there’s plenty of spots within a 30-minute train of Manchester for you to explore.

The Peak District has hundreds of idyllic spots, including lots of reservoirs, perfect for both a spring stroll, and a more strenuous hike.

 

Honorable mentions:

 

Mam Tor

Mam Tor is as a moderate walk which is around 3 miles long and will take you up to 2 hours. Don’t worry though, the footpath is stone surfaced, so you won’t need your rock-climbing gear.

When you finally reach the top, the walk will reward you with the most dramatic and beautiful viewpoints of the entire Peak District.

 

Bottoms Reservoir

If you’re not really feeling up to the challenge of a hill climb, the Peak District has got loads of picturesque reservoirs for you to discover, like Bottoms.

The easy, flat Tintwistle Walk is around 1.5 miles long and should only take you around 30-45 minutes. Although it could take you longer if you stop to appreciate the views out over the water and surrounding woodland.

 

 

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City Trips

 

Although Manchester is one of the most exciting cities in the UK, it’s also got great neighbours.

Cities like Leeds and Liverpool have got countless things for you to do, too, and a wealth of culture of their own.

These three cities are all within an hour of Manchester on the train, and with a railcard, will cost you less than £10 to get there and back.

 

Leeds is famous for its city markets - from clothes, to food, to pets, there’s loads of things to browse. There’s also huge parks not far from the centre for you to enjoy such as Temple Newsam (which includes a museum), and Roundhay Park (which includes the Tropical World mini zoo).

 

Liverpool is one of the most cultural cities in the UK, and if you’re into music, Liverpool has got to be on your list. The British Music Experience Museum boasts music memorabilia from some of Britain’s most iconic musicians, as well as fully interactive music studios. If you’re not really into museums though, you can always just take a break around the famous Liverpool Docks on a nice, sunny day.

 

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Volunteering with The Union

As always, there’s hundreds of volunteering opportunities across The Union for you enjoy over the break, whilst boosting your employability.

Current positions available include social media, music, marketing, fashion, and art projects and loads more.