Openshaw Travel Guide
Manchester
Popular places to visit
Old Trafford
Cheer on soccer players during an exhilarating match and tour this 75,000-capacity stadium, home to one of Britain’s greatest soccer teams.
Trafford Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Trafford Centre, a favourite shopping spot in Manchester. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Etihad Stadium
Catch an event at Etihad Stadium during your trip to Manchester. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Heaton Park
Explore the great outdoors at Heaton Park, a lovely green space in Manchester. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Deansgate
During your trip to Manchester, you can do some window-shopping at Deansgate. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
Piccadilly Gardens
Watch the world go by and take a look at Manchester’s most controversial architecture at the city’s busiest green space and transport hub.
Things to do
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Windermere, Lancaster & Lake District from Manchester
SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
The Tales from the Dales & Brontë Country from Manchester
Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise
Top hotels in Openshaw
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Staff were courteous. Beds were very comfortable and cozy
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
Staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Room very clean and up graded
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Hotel is fantastic. Great rooms. Great breakfast. Kind staff. Only weak point is Refuge Bar, very cool but long queues
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clean room. Lovely staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Comfortable and central position
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Openshaw
Belle Vue
Belle Vue is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Monastery and Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium while in the area.
Bradford
While you're in Bradford, take in top sights like Co-op Live Arena and jump on the metro at Etihad Campus Tram Stop to see more of the city.
New Islington
While you're in New Islington, take in top sights like Rochdale Canal and jump on the metro at New Islington Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Piccadilly
If you're spending time in Piccadilly, check out sights like Market Street or Rochdale Canal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Picadilly Gardens Station or Mosley Street Station.
Ancoats
While Ancoats may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Manchester Arndale and Printworks.
Chorlton-on-Medlock
You'll enjoy the museums and cafes in Chorlton-on-Medlock. You might want to make time for a stop at Contact or Manchester Museum.
