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Attractions Near To Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is a bustling hub in the north of England, and the 4th busiest airport in the UK has scheduled and charter flights departing and arriving from all over the world. The airport is well-equipped to handle the 20 million passengers it sees each year, and offers a wealth of services within its grounds.

• Shopping
• Eating and drinking
• Relaxing
• Things to do in the area

Shopping

From familiar high-street names such as Boots, Claire's, The Body Shop and JD Sports, to more unique and specialised outlets such as Fat Face, T.M.Lewin and Kurt Geiger, there's plenty of shopping available at Manchester Airport to suit all budgets. And of course, passengers can take advantage of the attractive duty-free prices throughout the airport, with great deals on alcohol, perfume and souvenirs.

As well as shops supplying all your travelling needs, such as HMV and Dixons for music and games, Boots for last-minute toiletries and cosmetics and W.H. SMiths for that perfect piece of holiday reading, why not venture into Mango or Monsoon for a special piece to wear on the beach, Temptation, Add+ and Attitude for the latest in fashion accessories, such as sunglasses or jewellery, or try your luck with a ticket to win a luxury car at 'best of the best'.

Eating and Drinking

Whether you are looking to eat on the run, or sit and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch or dinner, there's plenty of choice at Manchester Airport. Try some food on the go from The Real Food Company, Delice de France, Wrapid, Burger King, Greggs or Spar, or choose one of the many coffee bars in which to hang out such as Starbucks, Cafe Nero, Caffe Ritazza, Costa Coffee, Clancy's, Brodericks and Soho Coffee Co. For full service menus, there's Frankie and Benny's, Giraffe, Bollin River Cafe and Runway Brasserie, and sophisticated bars such as the observatory, Bar MCR, bar08 and bar providing the perfect spot for a pre-flight cocktail in a cosmopolitan setting.

Relaxation

To eliminate the stress of travelling, Manchester Airport offers the services of their private Escape Lounges, providing quiet spots in which to relax or work in peace, located in either terminal. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport for your convenience, and also on offer are shower and leisure facilities at Terminal 2 - a great way to freshen up after a long flight. 'Be relax' spa at the airport provides a range of relaxing and therapeutic treatments such as massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, and even an oxygen bar, with all services pre-bookable and most lasting just 30 minutes.

Things To Do Around Manchester Airport

If you are staying in one of the hotels at Manchester Airport, or just find yourself with some time to kill before a flight, there are a number of attractions and local things to do. Manchester Airport Tour Centre hosts guided tours of the facility, and the Runway Viewing Park offers the chance to view aircraft in flight.

The city itself is just 9 miles from the airport, with frequent trains, buses and coaches making the journey, and plenty of opportunity to tour the vibrant town centre, home to unique shops and boutiques, eclectic dining, historic architecture and landmark buildings.

Head to the Trafford Centre or the Arndale Centre for an excellent choice of shops, or for culture-lovers, museums and galleries include The Imperial War Museum North, The Lowry, Manchester Art Gallery and even Manchester United Museum and Tour Centre (the famous football ground is just 15 miles from the airport). Miniature railway enthusiasts have a wealth of choice around the airport, with Brookside, Abbotsfield, East Lancashire and Halton Railways all less than 20 miles away.