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  1. Events at the Manchester Arena
    Events at the AO Arena, formerly the MEN Arena. Find out what's on at the AO Arena.
  2. Rock Up climbing wall
    Rock Up is a unique indoor FUN CLIMBING arena where adults and kids can enjoy some healthy, action-packed fun! The Rock Up centres offer unique rock climbing in a fun and safe environment.
    1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
  3. Five Things you can do in Greater Manchester this week (25 September – 1 October)

    1. Manchester Literature Festival returns with literary line-up    One of the most exciting festivals for literary enthusiasts has arrived in Manchester and will be on until the 29 November. The 202..

  4. Halloween monsters installed on buildings in Manchester
    Mark the arrival of Halloween with a host of monstrously good events across Manchester city centre.
    1. 28 Oct 202329 Oct 2023
  5. What's on at the Opera House and Palace Theatre
    A list of events, shows and theatre productions taking place at the Palace Theatre and Manchester Opera House. From musicals to plays and a host of family entertainment.
  6. Day Trips and Excursions from Manchester
    Find coach, rail and self-guided day trips and excursions from Manchester to Chester, The Lakes, York and more.
  7. Events at Co-op Live
    As the UK’s only music-first arena, Co-op Live will boast the largest floor space of any indoor venue, a significantly lower ceiling, and tiered seating that brings fans closer to the artist.

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  1. Things To Do in Manchester
    Whether you’re seeking culture, nightlife, history, or just good fun, there are plenty of things to do in Manchester and we've got them all listed here
  2. The Quays
    The Quays is Greater Manchester's unique waterfront destination, situated just 15 minutes by tram from Manchester city centre.
  3. Old Trafford exterior
    Sportsbreaks.com are delighted to be an official partner of Manchester United, offering official match ticket and hotel packages for every home fixture.
    1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
  4. Rhino Experience
    With over 500 different animal species in our 125 acres, you’re sure to have great day out full of adventure.
    1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
  5. What's on in Manchester
    Manchester is bursting with events. From live music & sports to art & theatre
  6. Artwork by Axel Scheffler. Copyright © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2023
    This summer, The Lowry in collaboration with publishers Macmillan Children’s Books and Scholastic, are hosting a new exhibition celebrating the acclaimed partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who have created some of the world’s best-loved, and best-selling children’s books, including The Gruffalo, Zog, Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, and most recently, The Baddies.
    1. 22 Jul 20231 Jan 2024
  7. Children looking in a tank at SEALIFE Manchester
    Don your sea legs and navigate the high seas with a swashbuckling treasure hunt through the aquarium.
    1. What's On this Halloween in Manchester
      Find out what's on in Manchester this Halloween.
    2. Where to Stay in Manchester
      Search for luxury and cheap hotels, B&Bs and hostels across Manchester
    3. Innside hotel Manchester outside
      Located minutes from Manchester’s museum and shopping districts, INNSiDE Manchester offers the perfect place for both business and leisure travelers.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    4. Old Trafford Emirates Stadium Hilton Garden Inn
      The Hilton Garden Inn hotel is on-site at Emirates Old Trafford, home to Lancashire Cricket Club and offers the best value accommodation for leisure in Manchester and the surrounding areas.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    5. The Edwardian Manchester
      The Edwardian Manchester offers its guests a modern five-star stay in the beautiful, multi-million-pound refurbished Grade II*-listed Free Trade Hall.
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      3. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    6. Shopping in Manchester
      Shopping in Manchester is well worth more than one day's attention
    7. intu Trafford Centre
      The world-renowned shopping and leisure destination has all the must-have brands, high street favourites, delicious food and exciting leisure all under one spectacular roof.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
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    8. Selfridges in Exchange Square
      Selfridges Exchange Square is located in the heart of the city and a luxury shopping experience, home to the most sought-after and exclusive designer brands in the world
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    9. Food and Drink in Manchester
      Manchester has a great reputation for food & drink and sourcing local produce
    10. MUSU restaurant in Manchester
      MUSU in Manchester is an experiential tasting menu concept where guests can indulge in exquisite cocktails, embark on a dedicated Omakase experience at the Sushi counter, or savor Chef Patron Michael Shaw's seasonal Kaiseki or Sentaku tasting menus.
    11. The Printworks exterior day
      Printworks is a buzzing, entertainment and leisure complex located in the heart of Manchester City Centre’s retail district.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    12. Corn Exchange Manchester
      Showcasing all its original Edwardian beauty with a modern twist, The Corn Exchange is home to a mouthwatering mix of new restaurants in Manchester that offer a fusion of flavours from around the globe.
      1. 1 Jan 202131 Dec 2023
    13. Arts and Culture in Manchester
      From exhibitions to plays to art-house cinema, Manchester is a world leader in art and culture
    14. Theatre in Manchester
      Watch your favourite play in one of Manchester's stunning theatres.
    15. The Drifters Girl
      Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smash-hit show has audiences on their feet night after night with a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last Dance For Me and Stand By Me.
      1. 10 Oct 202314 Oct 2023
    16. English National Ballet - Akram Khan's Giselle, ballet dancers
      A classic for our times. After astounding audiences around the world, from Auckland to New York, Akram Khan’s Giselle returns to the Palace Theatre, where it first premiered in 2016.
      1. 19 Oct 202321 Oct 2023
    17. Madagascar The Musical
      Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
      1. 8 Feb 2024
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    18. Day Trips and Excursions from Manchester
      Find coach, rail and self-guided day trips and excursions from Manchester to Chester, The Lakes, York and more.
    19. BusyBus' award-winning full day Lake District sightseeing adventure tour from Manchester. Take in the mysterious Castlerigg stone circle surrounded by some of the most breath-taking scenery in Cumbria. Explore the picturesque village of Grasmere for a lunch break. Take in the dramatic scenery of The Langdales before having some leisure time in the Victorian town of Ambleside, sat at the head of Windermere, England's largest natural lake.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    20. Wales countryside overlooking Snowdon
      Explore the mountains, marvels, and myths of North Wales and Chester with Rabbies.
      1. 1 Apr 202331 Dec 2023
    21. Peak District
      Experience the delights of Derbyshire with Rabbies on this day tour to the Peak District.
      1. 1 Apr 202331 Dec 2023

    Your Manchester

    Get to know the real Manchester from the people who experience it with our blogs

    1. Northern Trains are the largest rail company in the North of England, serving over 500 stations including key hub locations including Manchester, Liverpool, York, Leeds and many more.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023
    2. Train on the tracks in front of a castle
      Transport for Wales run trains across Wales and it’s borders to 248 stations a day-including Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Shrewsbury, Holyhead and more. From Manchester you can travel to Cardiff direct in under 3.5 hours, and to Llandudno Junction in just over 2 hours.
      1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2023

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