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A rainbow Pride flag held high above the crowd at a city-centre Pride parade
🌈Events

4 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Manchester Pride 2026: Dates, the Parade & Where to Stay

Manchester Pride 2026 takes over the city across the August bank holiday weekend (28–31 Aug). Here's when the parade is, where it all happens in the Gay Village, and the best apartments to book — direct, and walkable to Canal Street.

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A golden-lit carousel and illuminated wooden chalet stalls at a European Christmas market at night
🎄Events

4 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Manchester Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Highlights & Where to Stay

One of the UK's biggest Christmas markets sprawls right across Manchester city centre each winter — gluhwein, grills and a 50-metre Ferris wheel. Here's what to expect in 2026, when they're on, and where to stay so you can walk to every stall.

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A dark warehouse club crowd under green laser lights with hands in the air
🎧Events

4 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

The Warehouse Project 2026: Dates, Line-Up & Where to Stay

The Warehouse Project returns to Depot Mayfield for its 20th season — 30+ nights from September 2026 to New Year's Eve. Here's the line-up, how to get there, and where to stay just a walk from the Depot (with a few house rules to keep everyone happy).

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A packed football stadium glowing red under floodlights on a matchday night
Matchday

4 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Visiting Manchester United: Old Trafford Tours, Match Tickets & Where to Stay

Heading to Old Trafford for a Manchester United game — or the famous stadium tour? Here's how to see the Theatre of Dreams, how we can help you get match tickets, and where to stay within walking distance of the ground.

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A packed football stadium under bright floodlights on a matchday night
Matchday

4 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Visiting Manchester City: Etihad Stadium Tours, Match Tickets & Where to Stay

Heading to the Etihad for a Manchester City game — or a stadium tour? Here's how to see the newly expanded stadium, how we can help you get match tickets, and where to stay within walking distance of the ground.

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A bright, modern city-centre apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows and a city view
💼Business

4 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Corporate Stays in Manchester: Serviced Apartments for Business, Contractors & Teams

Serviced apartments built for business — whether you're booking a corporate stay, accommodation for contractors and project teams, or somewhere for relocating staff. More space, better value than a hotel, and apartments right across Manchester. Here's how it works, and how to book for your team.

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An airport terminal at dusk
✈️Practical

1 Nov 2025 · 4 min read

Staying Near Manchester Airport: The Smart Traveller's Guide

Early flight, late arrival, or a stopover? Here's whether to stay at the airport, in the city centre, or somewhere in between — and how to nail the transfer either way.

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Concert crowd at a large music arena
🎵Music

25 Oct 2025 · 5 min read

Manchester's Co-op Live Arena: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

The UK's biggest indoor arena is now open in East Manchester. Here's how to get there, where to eat before the show, and the smartest places to stay for Co-op Live gigs.

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Colourful street art and independent shops in a creative city neighbourhood
🍸Neighbourhood

20 Oct 2025 · 7 min read

A Local's Guide to Manchester's Northern Quarter

Vintage shops, hidden cocktail bars, street art, record stores and the best brunch in the city — here's how to spend a perfect day in Manchester's most creative neighbourhood.

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Football stadium crowd at a Manchester United match
Matchday

15 Oct 2025 · 5 min read

Where to Stay Near Old Trafford: The Manchester United Matchday Guide

Old Trafford matchday planning made easy — the best areas to stay, how to avoid the post-match transport crush, and where to celebrate (or commiserate) after the final whistle.

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Inside a Premier League football stadium on matchday
Matchday

12 Oct 2025 · 6 min read

Where to Stay Near the Etihad Stadium: A Manchester City Matchday Guide

Everything you need to know about booking the perfect matchday stay near Manchester City — from best transport routes to the top pre-match pubs.

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