Almost half of Manchester residents think taking tea and coffee when travelling is essential, new research from TUI has confirmed.

It has long been suspected that Brits enjoy their home comforts when going on holiday, and data collected by the travel company shows Mancunians are sneaking their favourite snacks and beverages into their suitcases.

48 per cent of people surveyed from Manchester revealed they pack tea and coffee to drink while travelling, 37 per cent refuse to travel without their slippers, and 16 per cent admitted they carry a few bags of crisps.

We asked people in Manchester what weird and wonderful items they take with them on holiday.