Manchester Travel Forum

Hi!

I've been shopping in Manchester a few times now and think it's absolutely brilliant. If I wasn't a Brummie... I'd move here ;-)

Just wondered - can anyone recommend any vintage or good independent shops around the city centre?

Thank you! :-)

Hi!

I'm coming to Manchester in a few weeks. I've done Canal St area many times and a couple of restaurants around the city centre - but we're wondering if anyone can suggest any great pubs, bars or clubs elsewhere, for a Friday night? In Birmingham, where I live, Friday nights can be a bit quiet; so ideally places that are popular and busy!

For clubbing, we like places that play chart, RnB, commercial dance, etc. Bars and pubs - any suggestions at all would be great!

Thank you very, very much!

SparklePop

What is the differance between a VIP gondella and a orginary gondella?

Hi

I will be spending 4 to 5 days in Manchester and then a couple of days in Liverpool. How is the transport system in Manchester? buses and tube trains??? Is it easy to get around? Does one have to buy a travel card???? Any suggestions regarding places to visit in Manchester? thanks

Maybe post this also on general UK Forum and Misc Forum.

I have around 22 Euros and as i will not be going abroad for a while i want to spend them in uk as i cannot change them, and the 22 is in Coins.

I hear big stores in the UK like M & S and Seldfridges and WM Smith will accept them - but do i need to go to a big city like Manchester (ie - would they take them at other stores like Blackburn) and will they accept the coins.
I am sick of seeing the coins every time i am tidying my drawers.

Has anybody had any experience of spending Euro coins in uk?

Regards,
Lee

(Ps - every year i always managed to come back with money)

Hello,

I am flying to Manchester early next year to watch the LIVE Stictly Come Dancing.

http://www.strictlycomedancinglive.co.uk/default.asp?contentID=644

The show will take place at the "Manchester Evening News Arena". Could someone recommend some B&Bs which are within walking distance from this Arena. I don't have to worry much about transport after the show.

Thanks
Glen

Hi
I want to buy a number of Rail Tickets to travel around England this week (I'm in Ireland now). If I buy a ticket online for (example)
Manchester to Sheffield at 2PM, (if I buy a 2PM ticket online, and I miss the 2PM train, can you use the ticket for the next train?)

Are the prices the same at the ticket office like they are online? (nationalrail.co.uk)

Thanks

Hi,

I'll be in Manchester on the 30th of april (Dutch Queen's Day) with about 30 students (Industrial Design, Delft, The Netherlands) And we're planning on celebrating. Is there a Dutch pub of some sorts, where we could have a beer and act silly in orange clothes?

Cheers,

Max

dears
how to go from manchester airport to Bewleys Hotel in leeds near sweet street by train how much it will cost i wana cheap transport

thanks

I'm planning to come to Canal Street for the Bank Holiday...

The only problem is, I can only do Saturday and Sunday night, and wondered whether the Sunday would be too quiet for going out to bars and a club?

If so, I might come later in the year instead and do a Fri and Sat.

Any ideas?!

:-)

Hi there can anybody tell me the name of the dress shop on the first floor of Afflecks Palce that sells all the ball gowns and wedding dresses, its in the corner - 2nd corner I think - need to get in touch with them!
Thanks

Hi Folks;
We're going to see Seasick Steve at the Apollo this Friday evening (23 January) - can anyone recommend a nice place for us to grab a bite to eat before the show? Preferably a bit "up-market" and not Chinese.
Cheers,
Malcolm

Hi guys,
I am a vegetarian travelling to Manchester at the end of the year and would like to know where I can find organic shops in Manchester, in the centre of the city or near the centre. And I would like to find some shops offering organic cosmetics such as Lavera, Dr. Hauschka, Primavera Life, Logona etc. I know there are some other brands being sold in the UK then in other countries but any advice is welcomed. Thank you a lot.

wich terminal is the railway at manchester airport,

Hi,
Does anyone one how I can find up-to-date info on operators flying out of M/c airport?
The website is very much out of date, needs updating and their helpdesk will not reply to e-mail enquiries.

Hi,

I will be in Manchester for hols in Nov. I wish to go to the match "Man U Vs Man C". What is the fastest and esiest way to secure tickets. The date of the match is on 30th Nov 2008.

Rgds
George

Hi,
Not been to the airport since January but had heard that new measures are to be put in place.
Have there been any new security measures implemented such as biometric eye scanning, luggage checks immediatley on entry to the airport (i.e. at the entrance doors) and/or others?
Thanks

A friend is visiting Manchester in a few days and I would like her to go to a craft shop for some 3d foam pads or grip pads of 1mm (1/8" thick). Can't find them here in Israel. I have found a shop called Fred Aldous Ltd. in Manchester which sells pkts of 400. Is there a shop that sells packets of say 1000-2000. (Of course I know she can buy me a few packets of 400's). I make decoupage greeting cards and these pads would be a great help. Any info will be much appreciated.

I've posted this same question on the Paris forum, to cover all bases!
Okay locals, what's the best way to get from Paris to Manchester and back to Paris again? I've got a friend in Manchester and seeing that I'm coming all the way from Australia, to go to Paris, I'm wanting to drop into Manchester during the same trip. Thanks gang:)

In 2 weeks time i will have a couple of hours to spend in Manchester - 10-12 on the Sunday morning.

I'm thinking of either visiting the Lowry gallery, or the city one.

I'll be staying in the Salford Quays area, so the Lowry will be handy but looks like the tram would get me to the centre very easily if I want.

Which would you choose and why?

Other suggestions welcome!

Is there disabled access to the BIG WHEEL

What idiot decided this was no longer of interest? How very short-sighted!!!

I'm planning to visit Manchester for the first time in July and want to know a couple things.

1) How can I get the cheapest train ticket (direct journey) from London to Manchester? Can I just go to the train station on the day to purchase them?
2) Can I make my base in Manchester and make day trips to the Lake District, Glasgow, etc?

Cheers,

I'm looking for a hotel in the greater Manchester area for 1 night next month.

I arrive at the airport in the afternoon, and have to be at Haydock Park (off the M6) in the evening. Next day I have to be in Bradford and then travel back to Manchester airport.

I'll have a rented car and the obvious solution is a place close to the M6 or M62.

Important is that its clean & quiet. Don't mind a budget chain, but happy to pay more to be comfortable. Don't fancy an airport hotel or Manchester city centre.

Anyone know what the hotel at Old Trafford cricket ground is like, and if its convenient for the airport + motorway?

Is it advisable to buy the train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool in advance? Or can we wait and buy them at the train station? Travel can only be done on a Sunday (June).

Thanks.

Can anyone tell me what the temperature is like in Manchester in July? From what I've read, the average temperature is cooler rather than warmer, and I'd like to know what types of clothes to pack. Thanks!
Kat

Hello,
I am looking for a car/van hire company that will rent us a car to drive from the UK to Spain and allow us to leave the vehicle there. I have tried Avis, Hertz & Europecar, but they do not offer this service. Has anyone ever done this and can they recommend a company ???
Thanks....Sue

In reply to Gillybob (thanks by the way for your amazingly quick reply), yes I do need to travel by car.

Someone may also be able to tell me if the arena is within walking distance of the shopping/main area. By 'walking' distance I mean a sort of 10-15min max walk.

Thanks again for your help.

Debs

I am trying to find the cheapest parking for around 10 hours on a week day (Friday) from about 12/1pm until 11pm at night, and within as close distance as possible to the MEN arena.

Can anyone help?

I believe that there is an NCP car park at the arena, but if my previous experiences of NCP are anything to go by they are usually far more expensive than others.

I don't know Manchester at all so any replies would be very helpful

Thanks

Debs

More questions for my group of 24...

Which restaurant is the best? We would like to have a dinner with more than 3 courses. I have got suggestions of "pre theatre" set menus but we would like more than that...

Thanks!