WELCOME TO MANCHESTER DIRECTORY

Welcome to Manchester Directory, probably the largest directory of Manchester shops, businesses and websites on the Internet. Our guide features over 10,000 shop listings from all around Greater Manchester, hundreds of restaurants, pubs and clubs and a huge directory of thousands of Manchester websites.

MANCHESTER HOTELS

Looking for Manchester hotels? Manchester Directory's online hotel booking system allows you to check and reserve rooms quickly and save up to 40% on normal rates for booking online! Choose from hundreds of hotels and bed and breakfasts, from budget B&B's to five star luxury accommodation, in exclusive Manchester locations. Start here »

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BUSINESS FINDER

Explore Manchester Directory's local listings, over 10000 shops, restaurants and venues across Greater Manchester.

INTRODUCTION TO MANCHESTER

New to Manchester? Read on... With nearly two and a half million people in the Greater Manchester area, the city of Manchester lies at the heart of a massive urban sprawl.

Generally regarded as the starting point for the Industrial Revolution, the city grew to become the jewel of the industrial north-west during the 18th century with cotton being the chief contributer to the city's coffers. These days the city generates much of its income through the service, manufacturing and financial sectors and has shed much of its industrial past.

The city has a long sporting heritage to be proud of with the world's biggest team - Manchester United - based at Old Trafford, and local rivals Manchester City at the City of Manchester stadium fighting it out for Premiership supremacy.

2002 was an historic year for Manchester - the city hosted the Commonwealth Games at the Manchester City ground. The games were heralded as a great success. You can read more about Manchester in the About Manchester section.

For further information on Manchester, visit our About Manchester page.