Get the Local Web With a Manchester VPN

It’s dead simple. Just open the Windscribe app, scroll down to the United Kingdom, and select the Manchester server. Once you hit connect, your device gets a local Manchester IP. It’s the perfect way to make sure your search results show you the best spots in the Northern Quarter or to access local banking and work portals while you're away from the rainy city

Most premium VPNs will set you back between £2 and £12 per month. If you’re looking for a top-tier connection without the high-end price tag, our Build-A-Plan is a winner. You can grab the Manchester server and unlimited data for just $3 USD (roughly £2.40) a month. To get a VPN for Manchester, check out our upgrade page.

Yes! There are no laws in Manchester or the wider UK that prevent you from using a VPN to protect your privacy and encrypt your traffic. In a world where ISPs track your every move, it’s actually a very smart security move. Just a heads-up: a VPN is a tool for privacy, not a "get out of jail free" card. If you do something illegal while connected, it's still illegal.

While many VPNs claim to cover the UK, they often just dump everyone in London. Windscribe actually has high-speed 10 Gbps servers physically located in Manchester. This means if you're in the North, you'll get much better speeds and lower latency because your data doesn't have to travel all the way to the capital just to get back to you.

We’re biased, but Windscribe takes the trophy here. Not only do we have local Manchester VPN servers, but we also include cool privacy features like R.O.B.E.R.T. (our malware blocker), Split Tunneling, and a strict no-identifying-logs policy (which means we don’t log anything).

You can, but there's a bit of a catch. A VPN is great for securing your connection while you watch the match on Sky Go or NOW, especially if you're on dodgy public Wi-Fi. However, keep in mind that using a VPN to bypass regional blackout rules might go against the terms of service of your streaming provider. It’s not illegal, but they might get grumpy and block the connection if they catch you doing it.

If you’re at the University of Manchester, MMU, or Salford, it’s a smart move. Campus Wi-Fi and hall networks are shared by thousands of people, which makes snooping easier than it should be. Windscribe encrypts your connection so your My Manchester logins and research stay private, and it can help when the uni network blocks sites. Traveling? Connect to a UK server to avoid random access issues.