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See. Old Trafford Stadium↗ Home to Manchester United FC, take a stadium tour to experience English football culture. Cosgrove Hall Films Archive See original cels, models, and props from classic British animation like Danger Mouse. Southern Cemetery The UK's largest municipal cemetery, final resting place for Manchester legends.

Eat. Sam's Chop House Popular spot for a British dining experience. Sinclair's Oyster Bar Enjoy traditional British fare at this establishment at Cathedral Gates. Dukes 92 Famous for huge cheese and paté boards, plus pizzas late into the night.

Stay. Midland Hotel A grand old hotel with historical significance, where Rolls met Royce. Hilton Manchester Deansgate Housed in the 47-story Beetham Tower, offering modern accommodations. YHA Manchester Budget-friendly hostel with canal views, game room, and guest kitchen.

Lonely PlanetJul 14, 2026

How to experience football in England like a local

With 65,000 traveling fans during the World Cup and record-breaking numbers of fans tuning in, football means more to the English.

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  • Old Trafford StadiumSightHome ground of Manchester United FC, offers stadium tours.
  • Manchester CitySightTeam on the ascendancy with an emerging entertainment hub stadium.
  • Manchester UnitedSightHuge football team with a famous stadium, Old Trafford.
  • EtihadSightStadium for Manchester City.
  • National Football MuseumMuseumCharts the evolution of football, housed in a glass building.
  • Elsewhere
  • Premier LeaguePlaceLondon, United KingdomWorld's richest football tournament, hosts top teams.
  • English Football LeaguePlaceLondon, United KingdomOldest football league in the world, founded in 1881.
  • ArsenalMetro stationLondon, United KingdomTop Premier League team with passionate fans.
  • ChelseaSuburbLondon, United KingdomTop Premier League team, plays at Stamford Bridge.
  • Tottenham HotspurSightLondon, United KingdomNorth London team with a 62,850-seat stadium.
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkParkLondon, United KingdomPark includes London Stadium, playgrounds, trails, gardens.
  • London StadiumSightLondon, United KingdomHosts concerts, sporting meets, and West Ham United FC matches.
  • Aston VillaSightBirmingham, United KingdomClub traced back to the foundation of the English Football League.
  • Villa ParkSightBirmingham, United KingdomStadium in Aston, Birmingham, for Premier League football.
  • Birmingham CitySightBirmingham, United KingdomPlays in the Championship at St Andrew's Stadium.
  • St Andrew’s StadiumSightBirmingham, United KingdomHome stadium for Birmingham City.
  • Emirates StadiumSightLondon, United KingdomHome ground for Arsenal, replaced Highbury ground.
  • Tottenham Hotspur StadiumSightLondon, United KingdomHub for American football, replaced White Hart Lane.
  • Hillsborough StadiumSightSheffield, United KingdomHome stadium for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
  • Hillsborough ParkParkSheffield, United KingdomBoasts lovely hilltop views, hosts Tramlines music festival.
  • Anfield StadiumMuseumLiverpool, United KingdomHome stadium for Liverpool FC.
  • St James' ParkSightNewcastle-upon-Tyne, United KingdomHome stadium for Newcastle United Football Club.
  • Stadium of LightSightSunderland, United KingdomHome stadium for Sunderland AFC, set beside the River Wear.
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Atlas ObscuraMay 8

Cosgrove Hall Films Archive in Sale, England

Founded by animators Brian Cosgrove and Mark Hall in the suburbs of Manchester in 1976, Cosgrove Hall Films was one of the United Kingdom’s leading animation studios in the twentieth century. Notably, the studio used a combination of hand-drawn and stop motion animation. Some of their creations, such as Danger Mouse and Count Duckula, would go on to achieve international fame. Other productions…

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 24, 2025

28 Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Surrounded by snow-capped cathedrals and wooden chalets, these Christmas markets in Europe are as festive as it gets.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 1, 2025

Obscura Day Summer 2025: Southern Cemetery, Manchester

Obscura Day is an Atlas Obscura tradition where the whole team takes a day off to explore—whether it’s a nearby hidden gem or a distant, wondrous site. Check out the places our team visited. Hazel Lubbock, Senior Director, Branded Video & Social Content I woke up on Obscura Day to a grey sky and drizzle: the perfect conditions for a wander through Southern Cemetery . Opened in 1879, this is the…

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