Manchester Is An Excellent Area For Families To Rent A Flat

Manchester is situated in the north west of England and has a population of approximately 2.6 million people. Manchester is a perfect area for families to reside, offering excellent schools, parks, sports and entertainment facilities.



The city offers over 170 multicultural, independent and state primary and secondary schools situated around the city. The fantastic educational facilities available in Manchester are guaranteed suit every educational requirement.



Manchester also offers excellent further education facilities including the University of Manchester which is situated in the heart of the city and is the largest single site university in the UK offering a wide range of courses to suit every individual student taste. As well as this, the city is also home to Manchester Metropolitan University one of the largest university’s in the UK boasting approximately 34,000 students. Manchester is also host to another two excellent universities, The University of Salford, situated just a mile and a half from Manchester City Centre and the University of Bolton which is another popular choice with 70% of the university’s students living locally.



Manchester is also home to 138 parks, gardens and open spaces which are situated within and around the city centre. Many of these parks offer excellent sporting facilities such as bowling, football and cricket. As well as this, there are beautiful gardens and parks to explore many providing children’s play areas.



Manchester Evening News Arena is also located within the city and is one of the busiest entertainment venues in the world and is the largest indoor arena in Europe. The arena hosts over 250 events annually including comedy acts, live music and tours, sporting events, and occasionally musicals.



The Old Trafford Football Stadium is also situated in Manchester and is home Manchester United football club. The stadium is the third largest in the United Kingdom with a capacity to seat 75,957. As well as football matches, the stadium also hosts music events boasting past performers such as Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi.



Manchester is home to the famous artist L.S Lowry who is well recognised for his urban landscapes and human figures which are often referred to as "Matchstick Men". A large number of Lowry’s work is displayed in a purpose built art gallery in Salford Quays called simply "The Lowry".



There are a fantastic selection of family homes and flats to rent in Manchester to suit every families taste and budget. Whether you are looking to be close to the hustle and bustle of the city centre, or in the quieter suburbs, Manchester offers excellent choice for all.