Title: Things to Do in Ancoats in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Ancoats](https://expedia.com/Ancoats-Hotels.d553248635209034940.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Ancoats](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Ancoats.d553248635209034940.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ancoats Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Ancoats.d553248635209034940.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Ancoats ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ancoats Types of activities [Ancoats Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Ancoats.dx553248635209034940) ![Brick built terraced house in Manchester city center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635209034940/8110227e-cf10-44bd-b009-afb3dda01f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Brick built terraced house in Manchester city center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635209034940/8110227e-cf10-44bd-b009-afb3dda01f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historic red brick building under a clear blue sky and fluffy clouds. Manchester city center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635209034940/1636d175-8048-4ab2-a1d3-ca2840ffe7b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reflection of Footbridge and warehouses in Murray Mills Redhill Street Ancoats Manchester UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635209034940/aa4cc63c-ce26-4794-a897-4be85802a148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ### Most popular activities in Ancoats ### Tours & day trips [See all 112 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047857/e9d83be1-8949-4f9a-96f7-b6468fd71e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales from Manchester 10h 45m 9.6/10 13 verified reviews Free cancellation available $102 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snowdonia-chester-north-wales-from-manchester.a1047857.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523117/65ef60c1-7444-4ad6-bf48-0519ba70e06f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester: National Football Museum Admission Ticket 1h 30m 9/10 341 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-national-football-museum-admission-ticket.a4523117.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2931605/85f13646-b3d2-479f-bebc-ec49be866367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester 9h 30m 9.8/10 101 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/north-wales-sightseeing-adventure-day-trip-from-manchester.a2931605.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Manchester: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51046950/d66d2f44-bea2-4fa7-97e9-20b6a8ae5534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket 7.6/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a51046950.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![From Manchester: North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4562457/450834a5-6c2d-4c59-832f-3e1ab75a9218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Manchester: North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip 9h 10/10 78 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-manchester-north-wales-sightseeing-adventure-day-trip.a4562457.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2931592/60e7a6a2-35a7-4eb5-90e1-2ad867ccdc1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour 10h 9.4/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Experience to Play PAC MAN in Real Life](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50909663/9c9048e1-b832-4425-ac82-f72c37f6ac85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Experience to Play PAC MAN in Real Life 1h Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/experience-to-play-pac-man-in-real-life.a50909663.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2220906/369785c6-a2cb-4504-9a08-cbb33bf86144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester 9h 9/10 8 verified reviews Free cancellation available $74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/idyllic-england-derbyshire-the-peak-district-from-manchester.a2220906.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2189362/d2c0b055-5166-4b24-92d6-a090ba286699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester 11h 10/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/windermere-lancaster-lake-district-from-manchester.a2189362.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![The Manchester City Stadium Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1151658/62af544d-8617-4d6b-98b5-09f906560a1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Manchester City Stadium Tour 1h 15m 9.8/10 160 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-manchester-city-stadium-tour.a1151658.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 47 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private & Personalised Full Day in Manchester with a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/451541/ac745163-227d-4d58-bf37-8c7021c429f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private & Personalised Full Day in Manchester with a Local 2h+ 9/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $97 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-personalised-full-day-in-manchester-with-a-local.a451541.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5147384/9013c8cb-0029-4a79-9e61-23fa790927f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester 3h 10m 7.2/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $9 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/murder-detective-self-guided-tour-in-manchester.a5147384.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Manchester Taxi Tours with Mike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47476163/80563554-3fd9-453f-a650-1f164d58a3cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester Taxi Tours with Mike 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $169 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-taxi-tours-with-mike.a47476163.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Manchester Radicals and Revolutions Self Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49697525/9b91b783-2478-47f3-810c-37b9e8940f8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester Radicals and Revolutions Self Guided Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available $7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-radicals-and-revolutions-self-guided-walking-tour.a49697525.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Tour to Enchanting 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Quarter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50739951/4665049f-ee94-42f7-9792-3118f2a80dad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester Half-Day Private Tour: City Centre & Northern Quarter 3h Free cancellation available $337 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-half-day-private-tour-city-centre-northern-quarter.a50739951.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![York City Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50158556/e0e75f39-6ed4-44b0-9aef-305418db3904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### York City Day Trip 10h Free cancellation available $506 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/york-city-day-trip.a50158556.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Manchester 7 Hour Private City Tour from Liverpool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50084508/1bfe6046-18e7-4ebb-9939-e30ad5c6ac31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester 7 Hour Private City Tour from Liverpool 7h Free cancellation available $667 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-7-hour-private-city-tour-from-liverpool.a50084508.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![3 Hour Orientation Tour in Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50118335/5c79a5aa-ca83-47a0-9464-442feacacf71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Hour Orientation Tour in Manchester 3h Free cancellation available $443 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-orientation-tour-in-manchester.a50118335.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47062969/42efbc89-f346-457d-9d87-03e865ecebd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester: Alcotraz Immersive Cocktail Experience Ticket 1h 45m 10/10 11 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-alcotraz-immersive-cocktail-experience-ticket.a47062969.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Manchester's Music Scene](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/648839/59b0e568-558f-4387-ad78-b7d3840590d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester's Music Scene 3h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $147 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchesters-music-scene.a648839.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4278173/f76e3240-1bad-4ae9-8777-4ca0f724a510.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch 3h 30m 10/10 46 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hour-guided-manchester-food-tour-with-lunch.a4278173.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Italian Afternoon Tea Experience in Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47395900/95bd9770-2027-4b56-9f23-4d1c3584d7f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Italian Afternoon Tea Experience in Manchester 2h 7.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/italian-afternoon-tea-experience-in-manchester.a47395900.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/208950/1323b4d8-8426-415b-9649-6406df842dff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience 2h 8.6/10 48 verified reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hard-rock-cafe-manchester-dining-experience.a208950.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![90 minutes Unlimited Wine Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49958431/abb3045d-afb9-4460-9aa8-066180cfc7c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 90 minutes Unlimited Wine Dinner 1h 30m Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/90-minutes-unlimited-wine-dinner.a49958431.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Private Cocktail Making Class in Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47299051/d38ddd70-dcf5-41ee-94a9-9b374b51b26a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cocktail Making Class in Manchester 1h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-cocktail-making-class-in-manchester.a47299051.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Pistachio LOVERS Italian Dinner Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47298585/db33d0f8-fe69-4c76-818e-71e20fdd6097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pistachio LOVERS Italian Dinner Experience 2h 5/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pistachio-lovers-italian-dinner-experience.a47298585.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![A Taste of Manchester and Salford with Meals , Drinks and Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49347214/3bfad30a-0e9d-4bd5-ac53-4b6da5b3457d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A Taste of Manchester and Salford with Meals , Drinks and Guide 4h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/a-taste-of-manchester-and-salford-with-meals-drinks-and-guide.a49347214.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Craft Beer Tour around Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1048780/0fa0f8fb-9d9a-4427-8412-3045fb897e46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Craft Beer Tour around Manchester 3h 30m 9.6/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/craft-beer-tour-around-manchester.a1048780.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Manchester: iFLY Indoor Skydiving Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48228724/a83a3c9e-4a58-46d0-a02f-8eeaef5f0d6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester: iFLY Indoor Skydiving Ticket 8.8/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews $108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-ifly-indoor-skydiving-ticket.a48228724.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48932887/7d2a05f4-ee37-4e17-8839-7d0f0a6e33f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Manchester: "The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience" Entry Ticket 1h 15m 9.4/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/null.a48932887.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/366930/75440ddb-3212-420e-a09d-ed48b9139cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium 2h 7.8/10 13 verified reviews Free cancellation available $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sea-life-manchester-aquarium.a366930.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip 9h 30m 8/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/366926/c7fc5743-5561-4c10-bf15-d79d4c78bc1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Manchester 15m+ 7/10 7 verified reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-discovery-centre-manchester.a366926.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![moviESCAPE Stockport Merlin's Magic Academy Escape Room Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48603042/0ecb7a2f-840f-441f-b408-824fd14dc385.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### moviESCAPE Stockport Merlin's Magic Academy Escape Room Game 1h 30m Free cancellation available $88 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/moviescape-stockport-merlins-magic-academy-escape-room-game.a48603042.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon's Curse Escape Room](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48680275/31d5fd14-26b1-4853-9de1-6cef6b59fcd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon's Curse Escape Room 1h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $88 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/moviescape-stockport-haunted-house-ii-demons-curse-escape-room.a48680275.activity-details?&rid=553248635209034940&location=Ancoats&swp=off) ![moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy horror themed escape room game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4865585/729c36ae-c86d-43ea-bb55-f14ec66ecd64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy 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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?