Welcome to the latest Britain Update from AboutBritain.com. Our focus in
this issue is on Manchester - one of
Britain's great
cities, the commercial and cultural capital of north
west England.
Quenton Fyfe
Editor
With Christmas just around the corner, you might be needing a great city break
for some last minute shopping, or to relax and let your hair down.
Manchester has lots to offer from great shopping to wonderful galleries, restaurants
and attractions. We've touched on just a few of these below, along with highlighting
some great hotel deals both in Manchester and around the country.
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Discovering The Real Manchester
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Manchester, an International City
Manchester is easy to access from anywhere, with flights arriving at Manchester International
Airport from over 100 destinations world wide. Manchester
is a multi cultural city, with three Universities and one
of the largest student populations in the country, making
it a lively place with a great social scene.
Festive Manchester
Why not do your Christmas shopping in Manchester? The city
has been in festive mode since 12th November when none other
than Shrek appeared to switch on the 2004 Christmas lights.
That was in Albert Square, home of the ever-popular European
Market. In St Ann's Square at the German Market, you will
find Bratwurst, Gluwein and other traditional German goods.
Manchester Town Hall (worth visiting to see the Ford Madox
Brown murals), takes part in the festive season by presenting
the 'Dazzle' exhibition once more. This is a stunning range of
designer Jewellery which is also available for sale.
Manchester Heritage
Find out about the history of Manchester and its people
at the People's History
Museum, where displays
and reconstructions vividly recreate day to day lives at
home, work and leisure. Urbis, a dramatic glass building
rising high above the city, is home to a new museum with
interactive exhibits. It's well worth a visit. The
spectacular new Imperial War Museum
North opened in
July 2002 in Trafford Park. The special exhibition, 'The Greater Game: Sport, War and Peace' is on show here until 9th January 2005.
Cultural Manchester
Art lovers should definitely visit Manchester Art
Gallery for a great range of exhibitions from art and costume to sculpture and design.
The Whitworth Art Gallery is famous
for its collections
of art and design, and the largest collections of textiles
and wallpapers outside London.
Manchester is well catered for musically, being home to the BBC Philharmonic, the Halle
and the Manchester Camerato orchestras.
Sporting Manchester
Manchester boasts two world famous football clubs,
Manchester United and Manchester City. For fans visiting
during the football season, this could be a great opportunity
to see their team at a home game, fixtures allowing.
The city is well known for its love of sport and has
provided superb sports venues and facilities at the
Sportcity complex in East Manchester.
Manchester offers some of the best hotels, restaurants,
and attractions in Britain, so whether your visit is
for business or pleasure, you're sure to find it a
great experience.
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Selected Hotels in Manchester
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The Britannia Hotel is an impressive
Victorian building in
the city centre just off Piccadilly. Piccadilly station is
5 minutes walk. The metro's even closer, bringing Old Trafford
within easy reach. Chinatown is across the road.
Jurys Manchester Inn, Manchester is within strolling distance of a host of museums, galleries and Manchester's International Concert Hall. It also offers easy access to Manchester's lively bars, cafes and clubs and great shopping, including the Trafford Centre.
Princess on Portland is an imposing
Victorian former silk warehouse, the building
converted to an 85 bedroom hotel in 1982. Centrally located,
bordering Chinatown and The Village we are ideally sited
within walking distance of all shopping areas, G-Mex,
MICC and MEN Arena.
Malmaison Manchester is a Multi award
winning super stylish hotel, bar and brasserie
right on Piccadilly Gateway, 2 minutes from the station.
Retail therapy, Canal Street, China Town and all that this
great city has to offer is right on the doorstep.
The Lowry is located in the heart of the
city on the Salford-Manchester
boundary this new 5 star hotel is ideally situated for easy
access to the railway station, airport and the main shopping
districts. The design of the hotel is light and contemporary
and the bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and welcoming .
To see our full range of great hotels in Manchester, please click the link below:
Manchester Hotels
Alternatively, our superb range of Holiday Cottages in North West England offer outstanding value and excellent accommodation - ideal for longer stays.
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Special Offers in Manchester and Beyond
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Please be sure to check the note at the bottom of this section.
The Mitre Hotel, Manchester was built in 1815 and is
ideally located in the
heart of the city set in the grounds of Manchester Cathedral and
facing on to Exchange Square. The MEN Arena, Victoria train station
and the metro are all within 3 minutes walk and Piccadilly station
just 10 minutes walk. Selfridge and Harvey Nichols stores are right
opposite the hotel.
Per night rates:
22 Dec 04 - 30 Dec 04: Normally £35.00, offer price £28.00!
01 Jan 05 - 28 Jan 05: Normally £35.00, offer price £28.00!
The Copthorne Manchester, Manchester is
set on the waterside at Salford Quays leisure development,
the Copthorne Manchester is just 2 miles outside of the city centre.
Within walking distance of the famous Lowry Centre, Old Trafford
Football Ground, the Designer Outlet and Imperial War Museum North.
Per night rates (Mid-Week Deals):
19 Dec 04 - 16 Jan 05: Was £62.00, offer price £55.80!
Per night rates (Weekend Deals):
19 Dec 04 - 16 Jan 05: Was £39.00, offer price £33.55!
Quality Hotel, Glasgow
The Quality Hotel Glasgow is one of the oldest hotels in Glasgow.
Having recently undergone a £1 million refurbishment incorporating
modern design whilst maintaining it's grand Victorian image.
Its City Centre location, makes it an ideal base when visiting Glasgow.
Per night rates (Sunday - Thursdays only):
11 Oct 04 - 23 Dec 04: Was £47.00, offer price £32.00!
Per night rates:
02 Jan 05 - 06 Mar 05: Was £47.00, offer price £27.00!
Northampton Marriott Hotel,
Northampton
An innovative hotel set in landscaped gardens overlooking
Delapre Lake and adjacent to Delapre Golf course. An excellent
touring base for visiting Stratford, Oxford, Warwick and Cambridge.
The hotel offers stylish Chats bar and Mediterrano restaurant and
the fabulous leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, spa bath,
steam room and gym.
Per night rates:
01 Nov 04 - 31 Mar 05: Was £42.00, offer price £32.50!
Express by Holiday Inn London City, London
Expect a warm and friendly welcome at Europe's largest Express
by Holiday Inn. Prime location with easy access to St Paul's,
Tower of London, London Eye, Tate Modern, British Museum,
Theatre-land and shopping districts.
Per night rates (Mid-Week Deals):
17 Dec 04 - 30 Dec 04: Was £42.50, offer price £35.00!
01 Jan 05 - 31 Jan 05: Was £42.50, offer price £35.00!
Per night rates (Weekend Deals):
17 Dec 04 - 30 Dec 04: Was £37.50, offer price £35.00!
01 Jan 05 - 31 Jan 05: Was £37.50, offer price £35.00!
Jurys Clifton Ford Hotel & Health Club, London
This hotel is ideally located just three minutes walk from Bond street
and Oxford Street. Beautifully modern, exquisitely designed and
impeccably tended, Jurys Clifton Ford is an ideal basis for shopping,
theatre, sightseeing or indeed relaxing in its magnificent Health Club.
Per night rates (Mid-Week Deals):
01 Nov 04 - 12 Dec 04: Was £87.50, offer price £65.00!
13 Dec 04 - 28 Feb 05: Was £72.50, offer price £62.50!
Per night rates (Weekend Deals):
01 Nov 04 - 12 Dec 04: Was £75.00, offer price £62.50!
13 Dec 04 - 28 Feb 05: Was £62.50, offer price £55.00!
Extra-Special 3 Night or more offers:
Mid-Week:
19 Dec 04 - 30 Dec 04: Was £72.50, offer price £36.33!
01 Jan 05 - 07 Jan 05: Was £72.50, offer price £36.33!
Weekend:
19 Dec 04 - 30 Dec 04: Was £62.50, offer price £36.33!
01 Jan 05 - 07 Jan 05: Was £62.50, offer price £36.33!
The Queen's Hotel, York
The Queens Hotel is ideally situated on the banks of the River Ouse
in the heart of historic York. All of York's major tourist attractions
including the internationally acclaimed Jorvik Viking Centre, Castle
Museum, York Minster, the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, York Dungeon
and the National Railway Museum as well as the Railway Station are all
within walking distance.
Per night rates (Mid-Week Deals):
01 Dec 04 - 31 Jan 05: Was £57.50, offer price £50.00!
Lindeth Howe Country House Classic Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
The Lindeth Howe Country House Classic Hotel, formerly owned by
Beatrix Potter, is set in 6 acres of beautiful, mature gardens
overlooking Lake Windermere. The hotel is an elegant central
base from which to explore the fells, lakes and surrounding
countryside. The bedrooms are beautifully appointed with many
facilities. Other features include a rosette awarded restaurant,
bar and lounge as well as an indoor swimming pool and leisure facilities.
Per night rates:
20 Dec 04 - 22 Dec 04: Was £73.60, offer price £60.00!
21 Jan 05 - 23 Jan 05: Was £73.60, offer price £60.00!
Special Offers Note:
Don't worry about the Standard Rates shown on our hotel
booking pages. These Special offer prices will automatically be
calculated and confirmed before you book.
That's all for this issue of BritainUpdate from
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newsletter. We'll be back in the New Year with more
great features and more tremendous offers.
In the meantime, please allow us to wish you all the very best
for the festive season, and a happy and prosperous 2005!
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