Manchester Theatres
Manchester has numerous concert arenas, theatres, sports facilities and is a brilliant entertainment centre. A few of the venues are listed below.
The Trafford
Centre is a large indoor shopping centre and leisure complex. The centre
is lavishly decorated with parts of the centre themed. The food court is called
the Orient and is largest in Europe with seating for 1,600 and 31 restaurants,
cafe’s and bars. There are almost 300 different shops in the centre along with
leisure facilities such as a multi-
The Arndale shopping centre is at the heart of Manchester city centre. Although it is no longer the biggest centre in Manchester it is still one of the biggest in the UK with 210 stores.
Salford Quays is a great example of regeneration. The former docks is now home to thousands of people, Media City, The Lowry, The Imperial War Museum, designer shops, restaurants, and bars.
If you walk along the edge of the dock on a
bright sunny day you will see schools of fish 1-
Water sports often take place in the dock and it is often used as a venue for activities such as the triathlon. In the background lies Old Trafford, to me as a Liverpool fan, a blot on the landscape, but to millions of united supporters, a place of worship. Either way, the area has lots to offer and is a nice place to visit.
The Imperial War Museum is all about people and how lives are shaped by war. There are 3 floors, trails and guided tours to help navigate this impressive building designed by Daniel Libeskind.
The
Lowry is a very iconic building due to its unusual design.
The building is mainly an art gallery that features the work LS Lowry with his
'matchstick men and matchstick cats and dogs'. However, the centre is also an
important part of the entertainment scene and features regular theatre shows.
The centre also has a cafe that makes a good drop-
Football Stadium Tours
Whether youre a Manchester United fan or not, a visit to the Museum & Tour Centre is a day to remember! Why not make your trip extra special by booking one of our Unique Tours? Cruise down to Old Trafford from Manchester city centre on a canal barge before embarking on a tour of the Theatre of Dreams, or take a tour with a Legend from the club such as Andrew Cole.
The Stadium and Club Tour takes you on a 90 minute journey through everything that makes Manchester City what it is. For an extra special experience, you can opt for the Legends Stadium & Club Tour where your tour guide will be a legendary former City player.
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Manchester has a fantastic Ski and Snowboard centre next to the Trafford Centre called Chill Factor. You can ski, snowboard, sledge or try the downhill donuts. The centre has also added other activities such indoor skydiving were air is blasted upwards to support 'skydivers'.
The Museum of Science and Industry is a fantastic museum with lots to see.
One building features mainly flight and has
planes, rockets, helicopters, and other related items. There is a 4d cinema,
a demonstration that shows how cotton gets turned into fabric, a mock up of
the sewer system including smells to accompany it, a power hall that has various
machines from the the industrial age -
A brilliant place to visit. To make the most out of a visit, find out the times of demonstrations etc so you don't miss any.
Features collections and galleries of animal life, plants, rocks and minerals, and prehistoric life, an aquarium and a vivarium. The museum has a full size T Rex that has been named Stan as well as Egyptian Mummies and a zoology gallery that contains mammals, birds and a few live animals.
This award winning visitor attraction offers
two floors of interactive exhibits taking you on a journey through the history
of Stockports once thriving hatting industry. The museum is home to a recreated
hat factory with some 20 fully restored working Victorian-
If you enjoy having a bet you will probably enjoy Belle Vue Greyhound stadium. The course has a resident commentator, a photo finish system for close finishes and an easy racecard to follow. The course is overlooked by a popular restaurant and can make a great night out.
This is a very busy track and is in constant use, fourteen hours a day, seven days a week. There is a comprehensive programme of activities for all levels of ability, from elite athletes to novices, the track offers sessions to anyone seeking to experience this exciting sport. You must be at least 12 years of age and fit enough to ride for an hour to use the track.
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