Do you know Manchester like the back of your hand? It’s time to test your knowledge with this ultimate Manchester quiz.
With over 60 questions and answers on topics ranging from music, sport, history, art and entertainment – there’s something for everyone in this quiz about Manchester.
Manchester is one of the best cities in England. It has such an interesting history.
It was founded by the Romans and became quite a powerful city during the Industrial Revolution. It’s also home to one of the best universities in the country and of course, famous football clubs.
Whether you’re an avid Mancunian or just curious to learn more about this bustling city, this Manchester quiz will help expand your knowledge. So let’s get started – good luck!
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Manchester Quiz Questions
- What was the Roman name of Manchester?
- What are Manchester’s two most famous football clubs?
- What is Manchester’s tallest building?
- What is Manchester’s dialling code?
- What fruity soft drink was invented in Manchester?
- What is the difference between a scotch egg and a Manchester egg?
- What is Manchester’s most visited museum?
- What river forms the boundary between Manchester and Salford?
- Which band from Manchester had a hit with the song “Wonderwall”?
- What stadium is home to Manchester United?
- What is the name of the shopping centre located in the heart of Manchester city centre?
- Which Manchester football team is nicknamed The Citizens or The Sky Blues?
- In which area of Greater Manchester did the Black Pudding originate?
- Which famous 80s Manchester nightclub was run by Factory Records?
- What is the name of Manchester’s airport?
- What is the largest theatre in Manchester?
- What was Manchester’s nickname during the industrial revolution?
- What fruit does Alan Turing hold in Sackville Park?
- True or False – Parts of the Netflix show ‘The Crown’ were filmed in Manchester.
- What insect is the symbol of Manchester?
- What is the name of the only Michelin-star restaurant in Manchester?
- In which street can you find Matt & Phreds Jazz Club?
- What was the name of Manchester Prison until 1994?
- What is the name of Manchester’s largest public park?
- Which famous football player plays number 11 for England national team and was born in Manchester?
- What movement was started by Emmeline Pankhurst in Manchester?
- What massacre took place at took place at St Peter’s Field, Manchester in 1819?
- Which famous Lord of The Rings actor was born in Manchester?
- The longest-running soap opera is set in Manchester. Which one is it?
- What are the two Northern Quarter postcodes?
- Who split the atom at Manchester University in 1919?
- In which year did Manchester host the Commonwealth Games?
- What is the busiest station in Greater Manchester?
- What is the name of the music scene born out of rave club culture in Manchester in the 80s?
- Who was the singer of The Smiths?
- What is the name of the tram stop between Prestwich and Whitefield?
- Which neighbourhood of Manchester is also considered Little Italy?
- What canal in Manchester was considered to be the first true canal in England?
- Which city was the first passenger railway in the world connecting Manchester to?
- On which square can you find a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst?
- In which Manchester hotel was the company Rolls Royce founded?
- What festival takes place in Heaton Park in June each year?
- True or False – Altrincham has an M postcode.
- Who was performing at Manchester Arena during the 2017 attacks?
- True or False – Danny Boyle was born in Radcliffe, Manchester.
- The Royal Exchange Theatre is located in a former exchange. What type of exchange was it?
- True or false – Manchester wasn’t bombed during the Blitz.
- In which month is Manchester Day?
- In which area of Manchester can you find the Curry Mile?
- What canal runs along Canal Street?
- What was the name of the slum district with Irish immigrants located on Oxford Road in the 19th century?
- In which neighbourhood was the first Rudy’s pizzeria?
- Which Ancoats street used to be called Sanitary Street because it was the first one to get proper sanitation?
- Who wrote the book ‘The Condition of the Working Class in England’ after spending a lot of time in Manchester?
- Which Chinese city is twinned with Manchester?
- True or False – The Guardian was founded in Manchester.
- Which Manchester street artist painted Arya from Game of Thrones and the Squid Game mural?
- What was the name of Manchester City FC when it was first founded?
- What year were the Commonwealth Games held in Manchester?
- Manchester has the first largest Chinese population in Europe. What are the two first cities?
Manchester Quiz Questions and Answers
- What was the Roman name of Manchester? Mamucium
- What are Manchester’s two most famous football clubs? Manchester United and Manchester City
- What is Manchester’s tallest building? South Tower
- What is Manchester’s dialling code? 0161
- What fruity soft drink was invented in Manchester? Vimto
- What is the difference between a scotch egg and a Manchester egg? A Manchester egg uses black pudding
- What is Manchester’s most visited museum? The Museum of Science and Industry
- What river forms the boundary between Manchester and Salford? River Irwell
- Which band from Manchester had a hit with the song “Wonderwall”? Oasis
- What stadium is home to Manchester United? Old Trafford
- What is the name of the shopping centre located in the heart of Manchester city centre? Manchester Arndale
- Which Manchester football team is nicknamed The Citizens or The Sky Blues? Manchester City
- In which area of Greater Manchester did the Black Pudding originate? Bury
- Which famous 80s Manchester nightclub was run by Factory Records? The Hacienda
- What is the name of Manchester’s airport? Manchester Airport
- What is the largest theatre in Manchester? The Palace Theatre
- What was Manchester’s nickname during the industrial revolution? Cottonopolis
- What fruit does Alan Turing hold in Sackville Park? An apple
- True or False – Parts of the Netflix show ‘The Crown’ were filmed in Manchester. True
- What insect is the symbol of Manchester? The Bee
- What is the name of the only Michelin-star restaurant in Manchester? Mana
- In which street can you find Matt & Phreds Jazz Club? Tib Street
- What was the name of Manchester Prison until 1994? Strangeways
- What is the name of Manchester’s largest public park? Heaton Park
- Which famous football player plays number 11 for England national team and was born in Manchester? Marcus Rashford
- What movement was started by Emmeline Pankhurst in Manchester? The Suffragettes
- What massacre took place at took place at St Peter’s Field, Manchester in 1819? Peterloo Massacre
- Which famous Lord of The Rings actor was born in Manchester? Ian McKellen
- The longest-running soap opera is set in Manchester. Which one is it? Coronation Street
- What are the two Northern Quarter postcodes? M1 and M4
- Who split the atom at Manchester University in 1919? Ernest Rutherford
- In which year did Manchester host the Commonwealth Games? 2002
- What is the busiest station in Greater Manchester? Manchester Piccadilly
- What is the name of the music scene born out of rave club culture in Manchester in the 80s? Madchester
- Who was the singer of The Smiths? Morrissey
- What is the name of the tram stop between Prestwich and Whitefield? Besses o’ th’ Barn
- Which neighbourhood of Manchester is also considered Little Italy? Ancoats
- What canal in Manchester was considered to be the first true canal in England? Bridgewater Canal
- Which city was the first passenger railway in the world connecting Manchester to? Liverpool
- On which square can you find a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst? St Peter Square
- In which Manchester hotel was the company Rolls Royce founded? Midland Hotel
- What festival takes place in Heaton Park in June each year? Park Life
- True or False – Altrincham has an M postcode. False, it has a WA postcode
- Who was performing at Manchester Arena during the 2017 attacks? Ariana Grande
- True or False – Danny Boyle was born in Radcliffe, Manchester. True
- The Royal Exchange Theatre is located in a former exchange. What type of exchange was it? Cotton Exchange
- True or false – Manchester wasn’t bombed during the Blitz. False
- In which month is Manchester Day? June
- In which area of Manchester can you find the Curry Mile? Rusholme
- What canal runs along Canal Street? Rochdale Canal
- What was the name of the slum district with Irish immigrants located on Oxford Road in the 19th century? Little Ireland
- In which neighbourhood was the first Rudy’s pizzeria? Ancoats
- Which Ancoats street used to be called Sanitary Street because it was the first one to get proper sanitation? Anita Street
- Who wrote the book ‘The Condition of the Working Class in England’ after spending a lot of time in Manchester? Friedrich Engels
- Which Chinese city is twinned with Manchester? Wuhan
- True or False – The Guardian was founded in Manchester. True
- Which Manchester street artist painted Arya from Game of Thrones and the Squid Game mural? Akse P19
- What was the name of Manchester City FC when it was first founded? St. Mark’s
- What year were the Commonwealth Games held in Manchester? 2002
- Manchester has the first largest Chinese population in Europe. What are the two first cities? Paris and London
So, how many points did you score in this ultimate Manchester trivia game?
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