Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Manchester

6 places within about 2 hours of Manchester, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car or by train.

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6 getaways, closest first

  1. 45 minby car Peak District Gritstone edges, limestone dales, stately Chatsworth House and cozy pubs.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  2. 45 minby train Liverpool The Beatles, a UNESCO waterfront, two football clubs and a famous night out.
    • Culture
    • Nightlife
  3. 1 hr 15 minby train York Medieval walls, the Shambles, York Minster and the National Railway Museum.
    • Culture
    • Romantic
  4. 1 hr 30 minby car Lake District Lakes, fells and stone villages that inspired Wordsworth.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  5. 1 hr 45 minby car North Wales Coast Conwy Castle, Llandudno pier and the Italianate village of Portmeirion.
    • Beach
    • Culture
  6. 2 hrby car Snowdonia Wales's highest mountain, slate villages and Zip World's famous zip line.
    • Mountains
    • Adventure