Z A ustralasia – A stylish slice

of modern Australian life in

Manchester, the entrance features

a glass pyramid with stairs behind

leading to the modern restaurant

and bar.

A

upa Great

Manchester Run – Join

40,000 people for

Europe’s biggest 10k

event on Sunday 18th

May 2014.

B

eansgate Locks- Here

are some of Manchester’s most

popular bars, ten railway

arches are home to six bars

and a comedy club, all

accessed across bridges over

the canal.

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D

loud 23 – bar at the

Hilton, with floor to ceiling

windows giving views of

Manchester, stunning at dusk. C

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Of all things Manchester

armony and Serenity Spa-

indulge in deeply relaxation, a full

day or weekend stay.

H

ndoor

Skydiving –

AirKix

Manchester

is for the

individual

looking for

a thrilling

activity.

I

ing Street- A great shopping destination for the

modern day gent, featuring stores DKNY, Whistles

and Rolex. K

aucho Restaurant –Visit this Argentinian Steakhouse

for a visually stunning night, there are two mezzanine areas

and a bar offering the finest wines, beers and cocktails. G

xchange

Square- A major

shopping area of

Manchester, featuring

Selfridges, New

Cathedral Street, The

Triangle centre and

the entrance to the

popular Arndale.

E

azz Festival –50 Bands

playing at both outdoor and

indoor venues, late July, visit

www.manchesterjazz.com for

more information.

J

F estival

Imagination at

Selfridges –

Inspirational talks from

UK’s most celebrated

artists from the 12th

Feb- 20th Feb.

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M agma –

Independent

bookstore, obscure

and glossy

photographic books,

Art, 100 International

Magazines, “A place

to loose hours

browsing endlessly,

beautiful and

interesting things on

offer”

R ussell Howard – Friday 28th February- One of

the funniest and most successful comedians for a

night of fantastic live stand up.

Q uattro- visit

this Italian bistro on

the outskirts of the

City centre for a

night full of

authentic cuisine.

P ortico Library –

A hidden gem

tucked away behind a

pub, exhibitions and

events all year round.

N orthern Quarter-

Home of all things

creative, independent

bars, shops, galleries

and eateries, a unique

destination with a

relaxed atmosphere.

L owry – Why? For a luxurious hotel,

either a spa stop off, or to get away from it

all. Visit www.expedia.co.uk to book this

hotel.

S an Carlos – The best in

authentic Italian dining, the

restaurant features chic new

décor, perfect for an intimate

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O pera House

Manchester- Visit the

opera house for a ballet

show, musical, concerts

or a pantomime.

T homas Pink – renowned

for designing fine tailoring

menswear, stop in here for your

perfect shirt. U nited Stadium – Go behind

the scenes at Old Trafford and

see the stadium through the eyes

of the Manchester United greats

themselves. V elodrome – Cycling Centre

– “Channel your inner Chris

Hoy”. W hitworth Gallery-

containing 55,000 items in

its collection, home

to some of the UK’s

finest of art and

design including both

modern and historic

fine art, prints and textiles.

X

treme- A secret love for

motorbikes? Then visit this

motocross store to buy clothing,

bike parts and accessories.

Y Club – the largest health club in the

city centre, where anyone can join whether

you’re a rookie or a serious fitness enthusiast.

Z ara- after a

recent

refurbishment, the

chic new store is

perfect for finding a

new piece, whether

that be a crisp white

shirt or a new jacket.

The layout of the

floor is very similar

to a London store.

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