A student’s guide to Manchester

Welcome to Manchester to all the freshers and new students arriving here in September. You’ve landed in one of the UK’s liveliest and most culturally-exciting cities. And once you’ve found your feet on campus, you’ll want to start exploring.

To help you make the most of your time here, we’ve gathered together a bunch of our most popular Manchester lists – swipe through them below. Covering everything from the best NQ bars, to the best gyms, to the best spots for hot chocolate, they’re handpicked recommendations for where to go and what to do for students in Manchester.

They’re all written by our team of local writers and content creators based here in Manchester. We know the city well, and we hope you grow to love it as much as we do.