Manchester, you don't know what you're missing. The city is now widely recognised as the coolest in Britain. Manchester'>
Manchester
If you've never been to Manchester, you don't know what you're missing. The city is now widely recognised as the coolest in Britain. Manchester has thrown off its grimy industrial image for good and reinvented itself as a truly contemporary metropolis, with modern landmark buildings, a brilliant source of art and culture, great bars and world-class hospitality. Here there's every experience imaginable, from fine dining and top-class theatre, to major sporting events and year-round festivals. It's a shopping destination in its own right, rivalling that of the capital, with the added advantage that you don't have to travel far from one store to another. Source: Visit Britain
Manchester Art Gallery Gallery, Manchester Address: Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL Tel: +44 (0)161 235 8888 Fax: +44 (0)161 235 8899 Website: http://www.manchestergalleries.org One of the country's finest art collections in spectacular Victorian and contemporary surroundings. The gallery's recent £35 million transformation has enabled the collection to be presented to visitors in imaginative new ways. Highlights include outstanding pre-Raphaelite paintings, craft and design and early 20th century British art. Exciting exhibitions programme, there is a wide range of events, from talks and tours to hands-on activities for both children and adults. Superb visitor facilities include 2 cafes, large shop and full disabled access. Lowry Outlet Mall Shop/Shopping Centre, Manchester Address: Centre Management Office, The Quays, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AH Tel: +44 (0)161 848 1800 Fax: +44 (0)161 848 1801 Email: claire.bleasdale@emerson.co.uk Website: http://lowryoutletmall.com Over 80 shops, selling excess stock at up to 70% off RRP. Within the main building there is the world first Red cinema, Esporta health club, a 400-seat food court with 9 food outlets, coffee shops and plaza restaurants. Manchester Museum Museum, Address: The University of Manchester Oxford Road, M13 9PL Tel: +44 (0)161 275 2634 Fax: +44 (0)161 275 2676 Website: http://www.museum.man.ac.uk/ Explore the world at the Manchester Museum with it's 4 floors of displays and exhibitions in 15 galleries featuring collections from all over the world. See the famous Egyptology galleries; The world of nature featuring mammals, birds and live animal collections from South America and the Museum's own collections of fossils and minerals. Please telephone for arranging groups bookings Cornerhouse Arts Centre, Manchester Address: 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH Tel: +44 (0)161 200 1500 Fax: +44 (0)161 200 1506 Email: info@cornerhouse.org Website: http://www.cornerhouse.org An independent film programme including new releases, classic movies and foreign films. Exhibitions of contemporary visual art, paintings, photography, sculpture, architecture, design and new media. Bookshop, cafe and licensed bar. The Whitworth Art Gallery Gallery, Manchester Address: The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER Tel: +44 (0)161 275 7450 Fax: +44 (0)161 275 7451 Email: whitworth@man.ac.uk Website: http://www.whitworth.man.ac.uk The Whitworth Art Gallery has an Edwardian facade, with a light and spacious modern interior. Home to a famous collection of British watercolours, modern and historic prints, drawings, paintings and sculptures, textiles and wallpapers. Palace Theatre Theatre, Manchester Address: Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FT Tel: +44 (0)870 060 1826 Fax: +44 (0)161 245 6618 Website: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk Touring theatre venue - housing the large West End musicals, drama, children's shows and concerts.(* telephone booking subject to transaction fee.) Manchester Craft and Design Centre Craft Centre, Manchester Address: 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JD Tel: +44 (0)161 832 4274 Fax: +44 (0)161 832 3416 Email: manager@craftanddesign.com Website: http://www.craftanddesign.com Manchester Craft and Design Centre houses 16 permanent studios selling contemporary craft and design including photography, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, clothing and furniture design. Also an excellent cafe with a wide vegetarian selection. Exhibition of other makers work changes every 12 weeks, with exhibition pieces for sale. The Royal Exchange Theatre Theatre, Manchester Address: St Ann's Square, Manchester, M2 7DH Tel: +44 (0)161 833 9833 Fax: +44 (0)161 615 6696 Email: box.office@royalexchange.co.uk Website: http://www.royalexchange.co.uk There is a varied programme of plays and other special events, the theatre also houses a bookshop, craft centre and foyer gallery, which is recognised as a major focal point of contemporary craft work in the North West. Overlooking the theatre an extensive function and conference can accommodate up to 160 people in a unique setting unrivalled for interior design, location and service. The coffee bar and brasserie offer an alternative to the bustle of the city. Manchester United Museum & Tour Museum, Manchester Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA Tel: +44 (0)870 442 1994 Fax: +44 (0)161 868 8861 Email: tours@manutd.co.uk Website: http://www.manutd.com Re-live the clubs triumphs, tragedies and trophies at the Manchester United Museum. Follow the history of the club from 1878 to the present day, including the Hall of Fame and dazzling Trophy Room. Delve behind the scenes at the Theatre of Dreams by taking the Stadium Tour. Stand in Sir Alex Ferguson's spot in the dug out, sit in the home changing room at your favourite players peg and emerge from the player's tunnel to the roar of the crowd. Not what you would expect from a museum and tour. Everything you would expect from Manchester United.
Manchester Accommodation
Britannia Hotel Manchester Portland Street Manchester M1 3LA England Hotel Price Single From : 52.00 GBP Forever popular, the Britannia Hotel is located in the heart of the city. Manchester's premier architectural building, is Grade II listed with outstanding details including a balconied stairway throughout the building. The Britannia is a famous landmark and meeting place throughout Manchester. In a prime location, the hotel is close to the city's financial sector, shopping, theatres and the G-Mex Exhibition centre. Chinatown and the Gay Village, with their myriad of bars and restaurants, are a few minutes walk. Manchester Airport is only 8 miles away and Piccadilly Station, directly linked to the airport, is a five minute walk. Victoria Station is also a short stroll away. The metro tram system is on the doorstep, linking to Altrincham, Old Trafford and Salford Quays. The main coach station is adjacent to the hotel. Valet parking can be arranged on arrival and there is a multi storey car park close by. Albany Hotel 21 Albany Road Chorlton-c-Hardy Manchester M21 0AY England Hotel Price Single From : 39.50 GBP Victoria Park Hotel 4-6 Park Crescent Victoria Park Manchester M14 5RE England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 38.00 GBP Royals Hotel Altrincham Road Manchester M22 4BJ England Hotel Price Single From : 55.00 GBP
