{"id":6131,"date":"2025-03-14T10:11:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T09:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelodgeblog.wpengine.com\/?p=6131"},"modified":"2025-08-27T16:29:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:29:22","slug":"10-things-less-10-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/destination-guides\/manchester\/10-things-less-10-manchester\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester on a budget: 10 things to do for \u00a310 or less in Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are signs of its industrial past at every turn, but working-class principles are also surprisingly visible in the huge amount of art you can see for free in Manchester.<\/h2>\n

Surprising too is the vast amount of green space to be found in this North West metropolis, where the city\u2019s radical spirit resounds even in the birdsong. Protest the usual price tag of a city break with these 10 brilliant budget-saving activities.<\/h4>\n

Manchester Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Free<\/h5>\n

\"ManchesterThink like a palaeontologist, discover how the ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife and dig into archeological discoveries made right here in Manchester. All this and much more is on offer within the neo-Gothic walls of Manchester Museum<\/span><\/a>. The Manchester University institution is situated on Oxford Road, right in the academic heart of the city. The 130-year-old museum has a 21st century approach to its exhibitions after a significant refurb that was completed last year. Galleries explore Chinese Culture, South Asia, Natural History and there\u2019s even a vivarium housing many critically endangered species. The best bit is it\u2019s completely free to enter!<\/h4>\n

Stay nearby<\/h4>\n
\n

\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Search deals<\/span><\/a><\/div>
\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Castlefield Viaduct ‘High Line’<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Free<\/h5>\n