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See. Old Trafford Stadium Home to Manchester United FC, a must-visit for football fans. Cosgrove Hall Films Archive See original cels, models, and props from classic animated films like Danger Mouse. Southern Cemetery Explore the UK's largest municipal cemetery, resting place of Manchester legends.

Eat. Tribe Table↗ Enjoy an Italian menu crafted by former Soho House executive chef Daniele Pampagnin.

Stay. Tribe Stay in this stylish hotel near Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport, opened late 2024. Treehouse Hotel Manchester↗ Experience a playful character hotel, a short walk from the Arndale shopping centre.

National GeographicSep 2, 2026

It's Oyster Season—Here's Where to Eat the U.K.'s Best

If you ever need an excuse to eat an oyster, Bobby Groves has plenty. The author of Oyster Isles: A Journey Through Britain and Ireland’s Oysters — a book written on a 5,000-mile motorcycle ride ...

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  • Bar ShrimpBarServes Cornish native oysters with horseradish and lemon.
  • Higher GroundRestaurantServes oysters with preserved wild garlic.
  • Elsewhere
  • Chiltern FirehouseRestaurantLondon, United KingdomBobby Groves set up the raw bar at this London restaurant.
  • Stranraer Oyster FestivalFestivalStranraer, United KingdomAnnual festival, catalyst for town's growth, serves 15,000 oysters.
  • Loch Ryan Oyster Fishery CompanyPlaceStranraer, United KingdomSustainably fishes Scotland's sole remaining wild native oyster bed.
  • Kelp CanteenRestaurantFalmouth, United KingdomServes local natives raw with a roasted quince vinaigrette.
  • The Company ShedRestaurantMersea Island, United KingdomWooden shack on Mersea Island, serving native oysters.
  • Mersea Island VineyardPlaceMersea Island, United KingdomLocal producer of crisp, dry white wines.
  • Whitstable Oyster CompanyRestaurantWhitstable, United KingdomOne of Europe's oldest oyster purveyors, founded in the 1400s.
  • Oyster Stores BarRestaurantWhitstable, United KingdomVictorian meeting hall interiors on the first floor.
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National GeographicAug 27

10 of the best hotels in Manchester, U.K.

This northern powerhouse has seen a surge in hotel development in the past decade — here’s the best of the crop.

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  • Tribe Manchester AirportHotelHotel near Manchester Airport with on-site parking.
  • Tribe TableRestaurantIn-house restaurant with an Italian menu.
  • Treehouse Hotel ManchesterHotelHotel with playful decor and comfortable rooms.
  • Stock Exchange HotelHotelLuxury hotel in the former stock exchange building.
  • TenderRestaurantRestaurant in the former trading floor serving afternoon tea.
  • SterlinRestaurantCocktail bar in the old subterranean vault.
  • LevenTrailBoutique hotel in a restored cotton warehouse.
  • Native ManchesterHotelAccommodation in a redbrick warehouse with skyline views.
  • The AlanHotelHotel in a Victorian cotton warehouse with local art.
  • Cow Hollow HotelHotelHotel in an old textile warehouse with eclectic styles.
  • Kimpton Clocktower HotelHotelHotel in a grand redbrick baroque building.
  • RefugeRestaurantDining space serving a global menu.
  • DakotaHotelHotel with a moody, glamorous aesthetic.
  • The GrillFast foodRestaurant serving wagyu steaks.
  • New IslingtonNeighborhoodManchester neighborhood with marina, wine bars, and restaurants.
  • Whitworth LockeHotelApartments in a converted cotton mill with industrial touches.
  • WinsomeRestaurantRestaurant with elevated takes on British classics.
  • Northern QuarterNeighborhoodManchester's original hipster neighborhood.
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Lonely PlanetJul 14

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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