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Manchester CathedralvsNational Football Museum
Both are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Manchester Cathedral ranks slightly better than National Football Museum. Manchester Cathedral has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 3 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Manchester Cathedral
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph Michelin Guide
Time Out
Frommer's
Victoria St, north end of Deansgate, Manchester M3 1SX
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Fodor's "There are free daily guided tours year-round, and on weekends and school holidays kids get free Explorer Trails (interactive tours meant to engage kids with different parts of the cathedral)." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Six spans make the knave of this Church the largest in Britain. The chancel is also formed of six spans. The rood screen is a unique piece of medieval sculpture." Full review
The Telegraph "Despite being located just behind one of Manchester’s busiest shopping areas, this cathedral, which dates back to 1215, offers a peaceful retreat from the city’s bustle." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"In the choir, there are incredible engravings on the stalls and their canopies. The misericords, dating back to about 1500, humorously describe life in the Middle Ages." Full review
Time Out "A church of some sort has been on this site as far back as 700AD. " Full review
Frommer's " The cathedral's nave, the widest of its kind in Britain, is formed by six bays, as is the choir. The choir stalls are beautifully carved and date from the early 16th century." Full review
National Football Museum
Lonely Planet Fodor's Michelin Guide The Telegraph Time Out
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester M4 3BG
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Lonely Planet "This blockbuster museum charts the evolution of British football from its earliest days to the multi-billion-pound phenomenon it is today." Full review
Fodor's "A galaxy of footballing (soccer) memorabilia, from historic trophies, souvenirs, and shirts...to such near-sacred items as the ball from the 1966 World Cup." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Urbis is an ultra-modern glazed structure. A glass lift gives visitors a panoramic view of the city. An interactive gallery complex, Urbis is entertaining and informative." Full review
The Telegraph "Home to two of the UK’s most renowned football teams, Manchester is the perfect city to play host to the National Football Museum." Full review
Time Out "It’s the permanent home to the FIFA collection, the Football League collection, the FA collection and many more, and it works towards the preservation and conservation of such memorabilia." Full review
