SMOVECITYSMOVECITY Editors
Three Days in Manchester- Day 1Red's True Barbecue · Flat Iron Manchester · The Marble Arch Inn
- Day 2Samsi · CLUK · Joshua Brooks
- Day 3Peace Garden · Turtle Bay · Oxnoble
Manchester.
Everything you need to plan Manchester, United Kingdom: a route worth following, 6 places our local guide sends people and 3 transport operators on one map. Plan it on the web, then open it in the app and take it with you.
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Plan your days in Manchester.
There is a 3-day route ready, stop by stop. Say how long you have, then make it yours in the app.
Places our Manchester guide sends people
6 spots in Manchester, each with its own page. If one of them is yours, you can claim it for free.
Cuisine, neighbourhood and ratings from Tripadvisor, checked 18 August 2026. SMOVECITY does not rate venues.
Getting around Manchester
Once you are there, SMOVECITY shows ride-hail on one map — 3 operators in Manchester. Live availability where the operator publishes a GBFS feed; transit departures from GTFS-Realtime where the agency exposes one, and the scheduled timetable otherwise.
Ride-Hail
- Beryl bike-share · e-bikes
- Bolt ridehail
- Uber ridehail
Cities near Manchester
Straight-line distance from Manchester. Each has its own guide, operator list and — where we have published one — a route.
Manchester: frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Manchester?
Our Manchester route is built for 3 days and covers 9 stops, from arrival to the last drink of the last evening. It is a starting point rather than a rule — the app tightens it if you have fewer days and stretches it if you have more.
Is there a ready-made Manchester itinerary?
Yes — “Three Days in Manchester” is a day-by-day Manchester route from the SMOVECITY editors. You can read every stop on the web, then open it in the app and change anything you like.
Where should I eat in Manchester?
Our Manchester guide lists 6 restaurants and bars, each with its own page. SMOVECITY does not rank or review them — the listings are there so you can find the place, and its own site.
How do I get around Manchester?
Manchester has ride-hail. SMOVECITY shows it on a live map alongside walking and driving, so you can compare each leg without switching between apps.
What other cities are near Manchester?
Birmingham, London, Dublin and Belfast are the closest cities SMOVECITY covers — 113 to 271 km out in a straight line. Each has its own guide and operator list.
Is SMOVECITY free to use?
Yes — the app is free to download and free for planning and routing. SMOVECITY earns a commission only when you book through its partners, at the same price as booking direct.
Open Manchester in the app.
One application for every way you move through Manchester — and everything you do when you arrive. Free download, no account needed to plan.