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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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Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

The Marriott Victoria & Albert - Manchester's Original Modern Hotel. Set in the vibrant city centre on the banks of the River Irwell, the hotel is adjacent to Manchester’s business and leisure district, Spinningfields.
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Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Hotel with conference facilities set within 200 acres of parkland with an 18 hole championship golf course.
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Oddfellows On The Park

Enveloped in historic Bruntwood Hall lies a venue like no other. Idiosyncratic and flamboyant, Oddfellows On the Park sits amidst the mature woodland of Bruntwood Park’s magical 100 acres.
University of Salford

The University’s main campus is located just over a mile to the west of Manchester city centre and MediaCityUK.
Victoria Warehouse

Victoria Warehouse is a unique, innovative event space in the heart of Manchester, one of Europe’s most exciting cities.
Manchester Conference Centre & The Pendulum Hotel

Whether you’re organising a training seminar, a quarterly conference, an exhibition or an annual dinner the team can accommodate your requirements.
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.
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Discover Manchester – Daily Guided Walking Tour

Discover Manchester is the official Tourist Board daily walking tour of Manchester.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Albert Square Chop House

Enjoy good beer, a great selection of wine and the best of British cooking.
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Things to do
HOME

A purpose-built centre for international contemporary art, theatre, film and books.
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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.
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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.
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