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Manchester

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Attending a conference in Manchester

You’ve registered for the event and now planning how to make the most of your trip to Manchester.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our wonderful city of Manchester, a place that prides itself on being friendly and inviting. It's easily accessible with its great transport links, and navigating the city once you're here couldn't be easier with its large transport network that spans the entire city region.

There’s so much to see and do here! Known as the capital of the North for its sporting legends, musical talent, cultural offering and its bustling nightlife, make sure you take the time to explore what makes this city so special to the people who live here. Check out things to do while you're here or find out what's on, and make sure your accommodation is sorted too. Experience some of Manchester's finest cuisine

Find heaps of inspiration for your visit on this page and why not follow @visit_mcr on twitter for the latest information.

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Great John Street Hotel

Flexible range of spaces for private hire that can accommodate anything from a boardroom meeting to an exclusive event for 300 guests
1. 1 Jan 201731 Dec 2017
2. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018
The Stanneylands

Three gloriously re-imagined meeting spaces perfect for intimate meetings and large events for up to 140 people
Emirates Old Trafford

Emirates Old Trafford is a flexible, multi-purpose conference and events venue delivering inspirational conferences, exhibitions, meetings, dinners and much more.
Manchester City Football Club

Discover our History. Experience our Future.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Free Trade Hall

In Manchester’s most celebrated building, the Free Trade Hall, the Radisson Blu Edwardian is Manchester’s only five star property, offering 263 bedrooms and 24 outstanding suites.
National Football Museum

The National Football Museum is the biggest and best football museum in the world, providing a unique, exciting and contemporary setting for your evening hospitality and corporate events.
What’s On
Manchester Pride Big Weekend

The Manchester Pride Big Weekend incorporates The Big Weekend at Manchester's world famous Gay Village, The Manchester Pride Parade on the streets of the City Centre and The Candlelit Vigil in Sackville Park.
1. 24 Aug 201827 Aug 2018
Bee in the City

Wild in Art is proud to be back in Manchester, working with Manchester City Council to bring one of the most ambitious mass participation, public art trails the city has ever seen.
1. 23 Jul 201823 Sep 2018
Manchester Food and Drink Festival

Food lovers are advised to clear their diaries from 27th September – 8th October, as Manchester Food and Drink Festival has announced it will be taking over the city and surrounds for the 21st annual Mancunian eating and drinking bonanza.
1. 27 Sep 20188 Oct 2018
Food and Drink
Lunya

Lunya is an independent Catalan bar, deli, restaurant and online shop within the beautiful Barton Arcade. Situated on bustling Deansgate, Lunya is open right through serving amazing breakfasts, paella, tapas, cocktails and delicious coffee and cakes.
1. 1 Jan 201531 Dec 2015
2. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
3. 1 Jan 201731 Dec 2017
4. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill

Inspired by the stylish high-end restaurants found in the dynamic, cosmopolitan cities of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and across South America, Fazenda Manchester blends together all the tradition behind the unique Brazilian way of serving with modern interior, featuring leather furnishings and pendant lighting.
1. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
2. 1 Jan 201731 Dec 2017
3. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018
Albert Square Chop House

Enjoy good beer, a great selection of wine and the best of British cooking.
1. 1 Jan 201331 Dec 2013
2. 1 Jan 201431 Dec 2014
3. 1 Jan 201531 Dec 2015
4. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
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Things to do
HOME

A purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre, film and books.
1. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
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3. 1 Jan 201731 Dec 2017
4. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018
Sightseeing Manchester

Discover Manchester with a 90 minute bus tour. The 15 stop hop-on hop-off tour takes you to Manchester’s key sights and runs every day apart from Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Years Day.
1. 14 Apr 201731 Mar 2018
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3. 14 Apr 201831 Mar 2019
National Football Museum

Whether you’re a die hard football fan, planning a visit with your family or on a weekend break to the great city of Manchester, enjoy a visit to the world's biggest and best football museum.
1. 1 Jan 201631 Dec 2016
2. 1 Jan 201731 Dec 2017
3. 1 Jan 201831 Dec 2018