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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635209034940) ## Recommended things to do in Ancoats | Number of things to do | 137 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/explore-manchester-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a51288575.activity-details): $6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester](/things-to-do/idyllic-england-derbyshire-the-peak-district-from-manchester.a2220906.activity-details)[Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester](/things-to-do/snowdonia-chester-north-wales-from-manchester.a1047857.activity-details)[Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket](/things-to-do/manchester-alcotraz-immersive-cocktail-experience-ticket.a47062969.activity-details)[Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/bridgewater-royal-horticultural-society-garden-ticket.a47907268.activity-details)[SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium](/things-to-do/sea-life-manchester-aquarium.a366930.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/bridgewater-royal-horticultural-society-garden-ticket.a47907268.activity-details)[Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/manchester-national-football-museum-admission-ticket.a4523117.activity-details)[Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-city-highlights-walking-tour.a48091135.activity-details)[Luggage Storage in Manchester](/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-manchester.a48040320.activity-details)[Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/explore-manchester-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a51288575.activity-details) | | With kids | [Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester](/things-to-do/idyllic-england-derbyshire-the-peak-district-from-manchester.a2220906.activity-details)[Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester](/things-to-do/snowdonia-chester-north-wales-from-manchester.a1047857.activity-details)[Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket](/things-to-do/bridgewater-royal-horticultural-society-garden-ticket.a47907268.activity-details)[SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium](/things-to-do/sea-life-manchester-aquarium.a366930.activity-details)[MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ancoats --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Ancoats? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ancoats ![Old Trafford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501661/cbc67ce6-f0fa-4f16-b3be-0c60b313adc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Trafford Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams. [](https://expedia.com/Old-Trafford-Old-Trafford.d501661.Vacation-Attraction) ![Manchester Skyline and Manchester Sport City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079153/83348eff-419d-4895-80fb-3810e95fc311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Etihad Stadium Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Etihad-Stadium-Bradford.d6079153.Vacation-Attraction) ![Espectacular view of this glamorous mall. Manchester United Kingdom ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004296/6f7f5745-d025-4c23-b79a-c3fffd94e5a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trafford Centre You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favorite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene. [](https://expedia.com/Trafford-Centre-Trafford-Park.d6150911.Vacation-Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507970/388ef7cd-e275-4da2-9571-bdfa384a886a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heaton Park Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Heaton-Park-Manchester.d507970.Vacation-Attraction) ![View from the footpath along Rochdale canal in the Castlefield area in the center of Manchester, England towards a historic steel railway bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160860/72a40e02-3b72-44cc-bf64-42a0932711cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canal Street During your visit to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Canal Street. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Canal-Street-Manchester-City-Centre.d6160860.Vacation-Attraction) ![Manchester_ManchesterArena_6079173-2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079173/4764ddd2-6d87-49d8-8be2-ccc50fe47dd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### AO Arena Catch an event at AO Arena during your trip to Cheetham Hill. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops. [](https://expedia.com/AO-Arena-Manchester-City-Centre.d6079173.Vacation-Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054109/ed999ec5-4aa4-4fe7-a360-0463e8cbcb4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Deansgate During your trip to Manchester, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Deansgate-Manchester-City-Centre.d6054109.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piccadilly Gardens which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507969/14ad5111-caf0-489b-8fcb-6d1e5f938251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piccadilly Gardens Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub. [](https://expedia.com/Piccadilly-Gardens-Manchester-City-Centre.d507969.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shadows of neo-gothic towers, spires and roofs from the main University of Manchester building showing up really well on the modern rotundity of University Place, opposite. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/5cdb6871-bc05-462a-846b-de3a120505cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Manchester Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Manchester, during your travels in Manchester. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Manchester-Chorlton-on-Medlock.d501662.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Ancoats ![Media City, Salford Quays, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180179/abad4433-af33-488b-925e-980e2df4b43f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Manchester ![Salford Quays featuring a city, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6274146/9e06ff0e-c5e5-407b-b99e-d8a1416dbf28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salford ![🌈](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2205/edad95eb-db18-45d6-ab35-9b033ad594d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cheetham Hill ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ancoats worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Ancoats? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Ancoats? ### Is three days enough to stay in Ancoats? ### Is Ancoats a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Ancoats with kids? > - [Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/idyllic-england-derbyshire-the-peak-district-from-manchester.a2220906.activity-details) > - [Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snowdonia-chester-north-wales-from-manchester.a1047857.activity-details) > - [Bridgewater: Royal Horticultural Society Garden Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bridgewater-royal-horticultural-society-garden-ticket.a47907268.activity-details) > - [SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sea-life-manchester-aquarium.a366930.activity-details) > - [MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) ### What to do in Ancoats for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Ancoats? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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