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Manchester is situated in the south-central part of North West England, fringed by the Cheshire Plain to the south and the Pennines to the north and east.


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Hotels in Manchester

  Booking  -  Hotels in Manchester   -   Hotel Guide Manchester
Burnage, City Centre Manchester, Didsbury, Old Trafford, Woodhouse Park, and more ...

  Arora International Manchester ****, 18-24 Princess St, M1 4LY Manchester
The Arora International has the perfect location in the heart of Manchester City Center!
Whether you stay for business or pleasure, comfort comes as standard. The hotel's coffee lounge is a great place to unwind and relax whilst excellent food is available in the Award Winning Obsidian Bar and Restaurant.

  Golden Tulip Manchester  ****, Waters Reach, Old Trafford, M17 1WS Manchester
Situated on the trendy Quays waterfront area, just around the corner from Manchester United football stadium, the hotel is only a few minutes tram ride from the city centre.
A main road into and out of Manchester runs very close by and there is also free on-site parking, so you can avoid the traffic and make use of the public transport. Within walking distance you will also find the Lowry Centre and the excellent Imperial War Museum North.

  Best Western Hotels   -   
If you're looking for hotel breaks Manchester.

 

Travel Agents / Touroperators


Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.

 
Widest choice of self-catering holidays / short breaks throughout Britain, Ireland and Europe
A self-catering holiday in one of Hoseasons' holiday lodges and parks brings a new meaning to the word freedom. From the moment you arrive you can revel in the limitless possibilities offered at every resort centre.
And with late availability and last minute booking facilities, you'll soon be experiencing the holiday of your dreams. Enjoy a weekend or short break in beautiful countryside, at some of Europe's finest beaches or forest surroundings.

   -   Create your perfect trip to Manchester




  CycleGM   -   cycling in Greater Manchester.

Travel Guides Manchester / Related books

Time Out Shortlist Manchester 
What´s New. What´s On. What´s Best.
Paperback: 192 pages; Publisher: Time Out Group Ltd;  2nd Revised edition edition (3 Mar 2011); ISBN-10: 1846702259; ISBN-13: 978-1846702259.

The Manchester Cycle Guide
Neill Simpson (Author)
The 20 rides in this guide bring you the chance to discover what superb opportunities Greater Manchester offers for exploring by bike. From Manchester's industrial heritage to the Pennine hills, using old railway lines, canal towpaths, quiet roads and new cycle tracks, discover routes that will appeal to beginners and experienced cyclists alike. There are also listings of cafes and pubs en route, and all the ride instructions are accompanied with detailed mapping. Explore the canals of Wigan and Wigan Pier; ride off-road to Bury; discover the Watergrove reservoir, with mountain biking hidden in the hills; visit Dunham Park, Tatton Park and Quarry Bank Mill; join the Trans-Pennine trail; and ride through all ten Manchester boroughs.
Spiral-bound: 128 pages; Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (6 April 2004); ISBN-10: 1844250261; ISBN-13: 978-1844250264.

Travel Manchester - Illustrated Guide & Maps  [ Kindle edition ]
This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on Kindle and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide is complimented by clearly marked maps that are linked to city attractions.
Format: Kindle Edition; File Size: 4562 KB; Publisher: MobileReference (22 April 2010); ASIN: B003IS76AI.

Pocket Map Manchester (AA Street by Street)
Map; Publisher: Automobile Association; 3rd Revised edition edition (30 Nov 2007); ISBN-10: 074955567X; ISBN-13: 978-0749555672.

Transport / How do I travel to Manchester

  Manchester Airport 
Around 100 airlines fly into Manchester Airport from over 200 destinations around the world.
From the airport trains to the city centre run every 15 minutes into Piccadilly train station; the average journey time is 20 minutes.

   -   Cheap flights & Budget flights Manchester 

  

 
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  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights   
Flight tickets Manchester / Price comparison possible

Most major cities in the UK have direct train services into Manchester. Virgin Trains now run a fleet of high speed trains which sees journey times between Manchester and London of just over two hours.

 
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website


London to Manchester.

 
Travel by bus or coach to Manchester.

  Traveline - Public Transport Info   -   North West Timetable Finder and Journey Planner 

  Greater Manchester Transport Site   -   official public transport site for Greater Manchester
  GMPTA   -   Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority
  GMLTP   -   Greater Manchester Local Transport Plan
  Friends of IRLAM Station
Friends of Irlam Station was set up in 2005 by local residents with an interest in the train station in Irlam, supported by GMPTE and Salford City Council.
  Greater Manchester Transportation Unit
The Greater Manchester Transportation Unit, based in Central Manchester, provides a full range of services in transportation data, information, planning and research for the ten Greater Manchester local authorities.
  Greater Manchester Future Transport
The future of transport in Greater Manchester


Links 

  Travel Insurance   -   online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

  Manchester Tourist Information   -   official website of the tourist board for Greater Manchester
Inviting, original, edgy, happening, different: spend any time in Manchester and you'll soon see it's a place like no other. This free-spirited city demands your attention with a warm, no-nonsense welcome and a liberating open-mindedness that challenges you to take part. Bring Manchester your ideas, your energy and your attitude and you'll fit right in  -  that's what makes this city uniquely Manchester....
Discover the best of the Manchester city region in one place.

  Manchester City Council

As the unofficial capital of the region, Manchester makes the ideal base for exploring the North of England. For days out head for the stunning countryside of the Lake District, Lancashire and the Peak District or make the most of the city's transport links to visit local market towns, the vibrant City of Liverpool or the historic cities of Chester or York…

  Greater Manchester's Museum of Transport
Greater Manchester's rich transport heritage is represented by a large collection of restored vehicles from the county, most of which are restored to operational condition.
The Museum is based in Manchester's first motor bus garage, adjoining the first tram depot, Queens Road and both are Grade II listed.
  Imperial War Museum North
  Manchester Cathedral 
  Manchester Museum
  Opera House Manchester
  St Ann's Church, Manchester
Music and liturgy are inextricably linked, and here at St Ann's there is a long tradition of fine music, both in and out of worship. See The Choirs of St Ann's.
  The Lowry
The Lowry houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy and gallery spaces (1 ,610 metres of floor space); showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions.

  Manchester City Football Club
  Manchester United Football Club
  News from Manchester   -   Manchester Evening New
  Radio & TV   -   BBC Manchester
  University Manchester   -   MMU - Manchester Metropolitan University
Based at seven campuses, five in the Manchester area and two at Alsager and Crewe - MMU Cheshire. The central Manchester campuses form part of the largest higher education campus in the UK and one of the most extensive education centres in Europe.
  University Manchester   -   UMIST - The University of Science and Technology in Manchester
University for teaching and research in science, engineering and management. Britain's largest single-site university with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future.

Cuisine   -   Manchester food

  'City Life' Magazine
Food and drink guide to Greater Manchester   -    including searchable restaurant listings, maps and detailed reviews.

Citylife Food and Drink Guide to Manchester
Paperback; Publisher: City Life; 15th edition edition (1 Jan 2009); ISBN-10: 0955475368; ISBN-13: 978-0955475368.

History Manchester

  History of Manchester
Prehistoric times Manchester, Roman times, Post-Roman, Medieval growth, Growth of the textile trade, The Industrial Revolution, Reform, Industrial and cultural growth, Further expansion, Twentieth century, World War II, Postwar Manchester, The IRA bomb and its effects, Around and after 2000, Greater Manchester

  Imperial War Museum North

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

  Hallé Orchestra 
Britain's longest-established symphony orchestra, founded in Manchester by Sir Charles Hallé in 1858.
  BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Read about the BBC Philharmonic's history, from 1922 to the present day. Find out about the BBC Philharmonic including a list of the players, interviews with featured musicians and advice on joining the orchestra.

  Bridgewater Hall   -   Manchester's international concert venue
This architecturally-stunning building hosts over 250 performances a year and boasts an award-winning restaurant and café bar. Its waterfront location in the heart of the city makes it an ideal conference and event venue.
  Manchester Evening News Arena   -   Manchester's main pop music venue
Situated next to Victoria station. Largest arena of its type in Europe
  Manchester Apollo   -   see Manchestertheatres.com
  Manchester Academy
Brand name used by the University of Manchester Students' Union for its four concert venues in Manchester.
  The Lowry
The Lowry houses two main theatres and studio space for performing arts presenting a full range of drama, opera, ballet, dance, musicals, children's shows, popular music, jazz, folk and comedy and gallery spaces (1 ,610 metres of floor space); showing the works of LS Lowry alongside contemporary exhibitions.

  Manchester Art Gallery

  Culture of Manchester

  Manchester Christmas Markets
Due to their popularity the markets have now expanded to 5 locations in Manchester City Centre.
Every year there are new attractions for visitors to see - the most recent being a 6m high Wolhnachtspyrymide (a giant German Christmas Pyramid with Nativity scene), which sits on top of the German Beer Tent and a magical Alpine House which is traditionally decorated and houses a giant multilingual talking reindeer!

  Manchester After Dark

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directories

  Manchesterfamilyfriendly.co.uk   -   Manchester City Centre Family Friendly website
Click here for fully searchable listings of family friendly events and activities in Greater Manchester. You can find out what's on and where, get details of how to get there and the facilities available, play games or send e-postcards to friends and family.
  Manchester Online   -   everything for Manchester by the Evening News
  Manchester.com 

  Yahoo   -   Manchester Directories

  MSN UK 

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