Manchester is easily accessible from all parts of Britain and beyond. The city is the hub of an excellent motor way system linking the south with the north, the east with the west. A frequent Intercity service serves two main Manchester railway stations, Victoria and Piccadilly. A regional service links the local and surrounding areas. Coach travel is also cheap and convenient. There is a large coach station right in the heart of the city with services regularly travelling to and from all locations. The metropolis of Manchester has everything that the modern city-dweller needs and expects. The compact city centre means that amenities are conveniently positioned and easy to get to. Public transport within Manchester is inexpensive and frequent. A regular bus service to all areas is now supplemented by the ''Metrolink'' tram system which joins railway and bus stations together. The city is also served by the traditional black cabs and other taxi hire companies. Cycle lanes exist in some areas of the city and there are plans to make more lanes available. Manchester has established itself as a leading centre of youth culture. Its large student population is an essential ingredient in the unique ''Manchester scene'' and this results in an exciting variety of entertainment. Mancunians appreciate the importance of an active and varied social life. The club and dance scene in the city is legendary; its venues are now chronicled in the history of modern Manchester. As would be expected of any large city, Manchester has the whole range of pubs from the traditional ''real ale'' variety to the city centre wine and cocktail bars. Prices are cheaper than in many parts of Britain so students can still afford to enjoy themselves in the city. Film fans will find over 20 cinema screens flickering throughout the city at any one time. Films shown include not only the box office favourites but also foreign and unusual films in the smaller cinemas. As well as the city centre cinemas there are multi-screen cinemas nearby at Salford Quays and in Stockport and Bury
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