A Trip To Manchester
I recently visited Manchester to bring my Dad to see a Manchester United game for his 60th birthday. It was not my first visit to the city so I was aware that it hasn’t much to offer if you aren’t a soccer fan or shopping addict. We stayed at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate as the rates were surprisingly reasonable and I highly recommend this hotel thanks to its great location, facilities, food and drink offerings and excellent staff. The hotel also boasts Cloud 23, one of Manchester’s most popular nightspots where patrons can enjoy views across the city from the 23rd floor of the iconic Hilton building.
The main shopping area in Manchester is the Arndale, which is the UK’s largest inner-city shopping centre. The Wheel of Manchester is just outside the Arndale and has lovely views. For more information on Manchester, check out the Visit Manchester website.
The match proved disappointing, with no Rooney or Giggs we all felt that there was something missing. The game changed massively when Scholes came on in the second half, bringing an urgency and leadership that spurred the entire team on and eventually Park scored a winner in injury time, the match ending 2-1 to United.
For dinner, The Restaurant Bar and Grill proved a hit with a wide selection of delicious food. For weekends, advance booking is advised as it’s a popular spot. We also visited the Museum of Science and Industry, which showcases old planes, cars, steam engines and much more. We ran out of time as we had to catch our flight and I am actually looking forward to going back. I’ve found more to Manchester than just shopping and football!