Campervan Hire in Manchester – A Classic Way to Tour the North West of England’s Largest City

There are so many things vying for your attention on a visit to Manchester that making sure you have the correct transportation is vital. Hiring a VW campervan combines practicality with a real sense of fun. Oh and a bit of nostalgia thrown in for good measure. Hiring a camper van gives you the freedom to go where you like provided you’ve stocked up on provisions. So with your little vedub stocked to the roof lining, here are a handful of suggestions on where to visit, both for the fly-by-night visitor and the holidaymaker with more time.

The Lowry

Opened in 2000, The Lowry in Salford Quays has been acclaimed both for its architectural merit and for programming an array of visual and performing arts under one roof including drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children’s shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy and exhibitions.

The Comedy Store

The sister of the well-known London comedy Store, that played a huge part in nurturing stand up, also opened in 2000 and therefore was another jewel in Manchester’s cultural crown in time for the new millennium. From Wednesday through to Sunday The Store offers the best in established and new talent in a 500-seater venue with spacious bar and restaurant facilities.

John Ryland’s Library

Widely recognised as one of the most interesting buildings in Manchester; The John Ryland’s Library, built in the 1890s, houses academic collections of global importance including the Gutenberg Bible, the first significant book to be made with a printing press.

Runway Visitor Park

Among many other attractions, Runway Visitor Park offers a unique opportunity to see Concorde, once the pride of the airway, in it’s custom-built hangar. The whole family will enjoy the chance to get to grips with a number of other planes too, including a decommissioned RAF Nimrod, a DC-10, a Trident and an Avro RJX.

National Football Museum

Relocated from Preston to Manchester this year, this museum boasts the world’s greatest football collection – over 140,000 items. The museum’s efforts to tell the story of football have won critical acclaim from none other than Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, as well as football legend, Sir Bobby Charlton, the museum president, and even outspoken FIFA boss Sepp Blatter.

Godlee Observatory

Like The John Ryland’s Library, another Manchester institution that perhaps doesn’t often get mentioned is The Godlee Observatory, situated in a tower on the roof of the University of Manchester’s Sackville Street building. Dating from 1902, the observatory is used for numerous events as well as hosting tours.

Cloud 23

If your taste for the heavens above cannot be sated by a visit to the Observatory, then how about going along to Cloud 23 with its floor-to-ceiling windows views across Manchester’s varied landscape? Cocktails are on hand to steady the nerves of anyone overcome with this multi-dimensional experience.

For those who have a little more time on their hands, and would like to contemplate adventures further afield, your Camper van hire is a really nifty way of taking everything you need for short overnight stays in the countryside. Areas Like the Lake District, The Peak District and The North Wales Peninsular are all within easy driving distance and along the way you will find plenty of places to stop and visit.

There are literally hundreds of small camp sites that offer electric hook ups for less than £10.00 and your camper van is equipped with all you need to be completely self sufficient.

Driving a classic vw campervan rental is an experience your will never forget, from the quirky names they get given to them, to the fact that every other camper van driver is immediately your best friend.