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Manchester

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Known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester is a city of music, football, and cutting-edge culture. Its rich history meets modern creativity in iconic architecture, bustling markets, world-class museums, and a nightlife that keeps the city humming. From red-brick mills to world-famous football grounds, Manchester buzzes with history, culture, and creativity.

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Manchester is perhaps best known internationally for two things: music and football. Huge musical acts, including The Hollies, The Bee Gees, New Order, Oasis, Take That, Simply Red, and many more, have hailed from Manchester. The yearly "In The City" music festival has launched many to international stardom. Football fans will want to visit the legendary Old Trafford stadium, museum, and megastore. But Manchester has a lot more to offer than just music and sports. It is a young and creative city, with outstanding museums, food, and nightlife, crisscrossed by canals, which give it a unique atmosphere. And one of the greatest pleasures about visiting Manchester is exploring the various districts on foot.
Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre

The Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most iconic stadium: Old Trafford. Come and sit in the manager's seat in the dugout, walk through the players' tunnel towards the hallowed turf, and find the seat of your favourite player in the dressing room. Get a feel for life in the Premier League and immerse yourself in an unrivalled story, the greatest football story ever told. Manchester United welcomes groups of all sizes, from all over the world, every day to the home of Manchester United, from individuals and families to international group tours, providing the same world-class experience to all.

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Manchester City Football Club

Manchester City Football Club

Go behind the scenes at the world's fastest-growing football club. On the Stadium and Club Tour, a professional guide will lead an unforgettable and comprehensive tour of the club and Etihad Stadium, capturing the essence of Manchester City. The tour will showcase the pride, passion, and heritage of the football Club. It demonstrates how every aspect of the club, both on and off the pitch, contributes to making Manchester City the club it is today. Visitors can see how it feels to be grilled by the media in the press conference room hot seat, visit the inner sanctum of the City dressing room, and walk down the tunnel imagining the roar of 55,000 supporters cheering on their heroes. Finally, take in the view from new manager Pep Guardiola's seat in the dug-out; there's the opportunity to experience everything. Outside of the football season, the stadium hosts major national and international football events as well as summer concerts. Stadium tours are available, and the club has an excellent museum packed full of football memorabilia.

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Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing

Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing

Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. Discover the city’s heritage and how it has grown to be the progressive hub it is today with a 90-minute bus tour. The 15-stop hop-on hop-off tour has been carefully planned to take you round some of Manchester’s key sights, including Town Hall Manchester, National Football Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and Manchester United Football Club. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of purchase if on the bus or from the date chosen if online, and you can board any Sightseeing Manchester-branded bus during this time. There is one main tour route with recorded commentary in English. For other languages, there is a free app that can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.

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Play Factore

Play Factore

Play Factore is the UK's leading family entertainment centre. With facilities that cater for children from 6 months to 16 years old, Play Factore is the only family entertainment arena in the UK where parents can play with children on age-applicable equipment — meaning you can join in the fun with your little adventurers too! Play Factore's state-of-the-art venue houses the largest play frame in the UK, along with a host of other unique attractions that are second to none. Based in Manchester next to the Trafford Centre, Play Factore provides a complete day out for families shopping in the area and planning to entertain the children.

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