We want to ensure our visitors are well informed as to what we can offer and what they can do while they are in Manchester. These pages will tell you about green places to stay and things to see and do. We'll tell you more about the green accreditation scheme
our accommodation and attractions are signing up to, and we'll give you some tips on how to become a more responsible visitor. Finally, we've included some information on what Manchester is doing to become a greener city.
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Jurys Inn Manchester
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- 3 AA Stars Hotel
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Best Western Willow Bank Hotel
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- 3 AA Stars Hotel
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The Palace Hotel
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- 4 AA Stars Hotel
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Hilton Manchester Airport
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- QA Hotel Visit Britain QA Hotel
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
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- 4 AA Stars Hotel
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Radisson Edwardian
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- 5 Visit Britain Stars Hotel
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Menzies Pinewood (formerly the Thistle Hotel)
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- Silver GTBS
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Midland Hotel
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- 4 AA Stars Hotel
- 4 Visit Britain Stars Hotel
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- 2 Accessibility - Mobility
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Malmaison Hotel
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- 3 AA Stars
- Silver GTBS
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Best Western Cresta Court Hotel
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- 3 Visit Britain Stars Hotel
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Ramada Manchester Salford Quays
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- 4 Visit Britain Stars Hotel
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- Web Site
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Manchester's Countryside
When you think of Manchester, you might not immediately think of the countryside, but there are plenty of beautiful rural areas to discover.
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Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Support local producers and head to the Craft and Design Centre in the heart of the creative Northern Quarter for locally crafted jewellery, textiles, ceramics, furniture and artwork.
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Getting around
People are often surprised at how compact Manchester is, and how easy it is to explore the city centre by foot. There are also excellent public transport links, including an extensive network of buses and trams and trains and a free Metroshuttle bus, which covers three circular routes in the city centre. If you insist on taxis, choose Eco Cars Manchester, the first environmentally friendly taxi firm in the area using hybrid vehicles which run partly on electricity. Call 0161 998 7777 to book.
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Manchester Markets
Find the best bargains at the city’s many markets, where friendly advice and a personal service are always a given.
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Where to eat and drink
Choose a restaurant that cooks with seasonal, local produce and savour home-grown flavours whilst contributing to the local economy – try Isinglass restaurant in Urmston, which has been awarded a Silver with the GTBS (0161 749 8400). Sample real ales brewed in the Northwest at Manchester’s pubs.
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The Manchester United Museum and Tour
Old Trafford has received the GTBS Silver Award for its efforts in energy efficiency and sustainability. Actions include using recycled trainers to create rubber flooring in the stadium, stocking organic and fair trade options in the museum’s café, and the players have committed to undertake three hours of positive community activities per week.
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The Manchester Museum
This popular visitor attraction has been awarded GTBS Silver for it’s commitment to sustainability.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. Businesses who join are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more.
Businesses that meet the required standard, receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold award based on their level of achievement.
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- Use public transport to get to and around the destination wherever possible. We have good train links to Manchester from around the UK, and a good public transport system to get around Manchester and its surrounding areas, including the tram network.
- Support Green Tourism Businesses by staying in accommodation and visiting attractions with green credentials wherever possible. Businesses who have signed up to the Green Business Tourism Scheme are listed on these pages
- Support local producers by buying locally crafted goods when you go out shopping. There is a great range of local food and arts and crafts available. These can be found at www.visitmanchester.com.
- Use water wisely by turning off the tap when you clean your teeth, taking showers rather than baths, and adhering to towel policies in hotels.
- Conserve energy by switching off lights that aren’t required and closing windows if the heating is on.
- Reduce, recycle and reuse by avoiding overly packaged goods and limiting the number of plastic carrier bags you accept. Recycle wherever you can.
