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Manchester Stag Weekend Information
MANCHESTER STAG WEEKEND INFORMATION
Manchester is one of the biggest and most visited cities in the UK, with two world-class football teams; it is a football Mecca! Manchester is fast becoming more and more popular with stag weekends, due to it's vibrant nightlife and awesome day time activities and of course its footie affiliation! The locals are friendly and offer a warm welcome to stag groups! Manchester has a great atmosphere, which comes from having a diversified cultural background so whatever your looking for your stag do in Manchester you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable time...
Population (city): 483,000
Language: English, Manc
Average summer temperature: 16C
Average winter temperature: 4C
Average cost of a pint: £2.80
Getting Around Manchester
The city centre is easily accessible by foot, but if that's too much like exercise for you hop on board one of the many free city shuttle buses than run every 5 minutes and transport you all across the city. This is really a great and inexpensive way to explore the city and see what's on offer to you and your stag group! Trams are also a popular mode of transport in Manchester, with day saver passes offering a cheap way to see the city... Tickets cost around £4 and are valid all day. Taxis are much cheaper in the north and Manchester is no exception, with a city centre trip costing around £3 they are a great way to get back to your accommodation after a heavy night enjoying the Mancunian nightlife. As usual of a big city, buses run regularly and efficiently throughout the day and night! Manchester may be a large city but you will have no trouble exploring on offer with a large selection of public transport to see you on your way....
Direct cars and mini buses 4-16 seater: 0161 747 0000
Manchester Cars: 0161 228 3355
Manchester Taxi: 0161 274 4799
Manchester Nightlife
Manchester is home to one of the strongest clubbing scenes in the country and with a massive number of students it's home to a young, vibrant population all out to have a great time in the city! Due to the vast student population there is always a cheap night to be had from free entry to cut price drinks! The main student area in Manchester is Fallowfield, this is where you will find all the best deals in the bars, pubs and clubs that litter the streets in this area. The Northern Quarter offers a more bohemian feel with loads of laid backed independently run establishments. Oxford Road is awash with various watering holes - You're bound to find something you like amongst the vast array of bars, pubs and clubs that are situated here! Deansgate is popular with WAGS and footballers... and the prices reflect this, but id you want an upmarket place to drink on your stag weekend, this is the place to go! Deansgate Locks are swanky bars housed in converted railway arches, again drinks are more expensive here than they are in the city centre but the location is a strong selling point and are extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. You will certainly be spoilt for choice on your stag weekend in Manchester... the hardest part of the weekend will be deciding where to start!
Eating Out In Manchester:
Manchester has a reputation for great dining experiences... Whatever your budget! With over 300 restaurants at your disposal, you will be spoilt for choice on your stag weekend in Manchester. Manchester is an ethnically diverse city full of culture and good food, any food that you desire on your stag do will be readily available to you. It is home to the third largest China town in Europe and a five minute taxi ride will deliver you to the curry mile in Rusholme which boast 70 Indian and Asian restaurants all serving deliciously aromatic spiced foods! Of course that's not all Manc has to offer with 90 restaurants serving traditional English food, 68 Italians, 38 Chinese, 15 Thai, 20 South American restaurants and a vast array of fast food outlets to satisfy those after clubbing munchies!
Getting To Manchester
By Air - Manchester is home to the busiest international airport outside of London, Meaning that travelling to your stag do from England or abroad is an absolute doddle! Low cost and Premium airlines use this airport so you're sure to find a great deal on tickets! There is a train station situated just outside the airport and taxis are a regular sight at the airport so you won't find any problems getting to your city centre accommodation! Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost around £20 per car.
By Train - Piccadilly Station is situated on London Roads in the heart of Manchester city centre and accommodates over 83,000 passengers and 1000 train movements every single day. There are regular trains coming in to Piccadilly Station from London and with an average travel time of just 2 hours, it's a great alternative to driving!
By Road - Travelling to Manchester by road is a great way to keep costs down and it's always a laugh to have a road trip! Having a car on your stag weekend in Manchester also means that you have more independence and explore a bit further out of the city centre than you would be able to without a vehicle! Unfortunately it does mean one of you will be lumbered with being the designated driver though! The average travel time from London to Manchester is around 3.5 hours depending on road conditions and how many toilet beaks you stop for! The major motorways from London to Manchester are the M1, M6 and then on to the M42. On the trip you will pass some other major UK cities including Birmingham and Sheffield! If however you are coming from the north the M62 is the major route to Manchester and will pass Leeds!
Things To Do And See In Manchester
Manchester United Museum Tour - Step into the world of one of the greatest teams in the country and relive all their famous victories in an hour-long museum tour! You don't have to be a fan of Man U to enjoy this excellent
monument to the world famous team!
Capital Wheel Of Manchester - Take in the views of Manchester on your stag weekend, day or night on this 60 metre tall Ferris wheel, situated in the heart of the city. It boasts 42 passenger cars so it can accommodate even the largest of stag groups! - Just think of it as the Northern version of the London Eye...
Christmas Markets - If you are fortunate to be on your stag weekend in Manchester in November or December then the Christmas markets situated in Albert Square, St Ann’s Square and Exchange Square are a must see! With stalls from various European countries selling their wares, from Christmas gifts to food and drink!
Old Trafford- This is a great day out for any fan of football, Man U or otherwise, Take pictures with the club world cup and fantasise you were there on the day! There is tons of memorabilia to have a gander at! Be apart of the team for a day with an access all areas tour of the Old Trafford Centre, the home to the most decorated club in the land!
China Town - This is the largest China Town in England, bar London! Lap up some culture on your stag do in Manchester with a vast array or shops, restaurants and stalls!
Some Of Manchester's Famous Sons And Daughters
Caroline Aherne, Chris Addison, Sir John Alcock, Michael Atherton, Max Beesley, Wes Brown, Anthony Burgess, Les Dawson, Judy Finnigan, Liam and Noel Gallagher, Brian Kidd, Doug Nayler, Karl Pilkington, John Thaw, Danny Welbeck and Danny Welbeck to name a few...
Population (city): 483,000
Language: English, Manc
Average summer temperature: 16C
Average winter temperature: 4C
Average cost of a pint: £2.80
Getting Around Manchester
The city centre is easily accessible by foot, but if that's too much like exercise for you hop on board one of the many free city shuttle buses than run every 5 minutes and transport you all across the city. This is really a great and inexpensive way to explore the city and see what's on offer to you and your stag group! Trams are also a popular mode of transport in Manchester, with day saver passes offering a cheap way to see the city... Tickets cost around £4 and are valid all day. Taxis are much cheaper in the north and Manchester is no exception, with a city centre trip costing around £3 they are a great way to get back to your accommodation after a heavy night enjoying the Mancunian nightlife. As usual of a big city, buses run regularly and efficiently throughout the day and night! Manchester may be a large city but you will have no trouble exploring on offer with a large selection of public transport to see you on your way....
Direct cars and mini buses 4-16 seater: 0161 747 0000
Manchester Cars: 0161 228 3355
Manchester Taxi: 0161 274 4799
Manchester Nightlife
Manchester is home to one of the strongest clubbing scenes in the country and with a massive number of students it's home to a young, vibrant population all out to have a great time in the city! Due to the vast student population there is always a cheap night to be had from free entry to cut price drinks! The main student area in Manchester is Fallowfield, this is where you will find all the best deals in the bars, pubs and clubs that litter the streets in this area. The Northern Quarter offers a more bohemian feel with loads of laid backed independently run establishments. Oxford Road is awash with various watering holes - You're bound to find something you like amongst the vast array of bars, pubs and clubs that are situated here! Deansgate is popular with WAGS and footballers... and the prices reflect this, but id you want an upmarket place to drink on your stag weekend, this is the place to go! Deansgate Locks are swanky bars housed in converted railway arches, again drinks are more expensive here than they are in the city centre but the location is a strong selling point and are extremely popular with locals and tourists alike. You will certainly be spoilt for choice on your stag weekend in Manchester... the hardest part of the weekend will be deciding where to start!
Eating Out In Manchester:
Manchester has a reputation for great dining experiences... Whatever your budget! With over 300 restaurants at your disposal, you will be spoilt for choice on your stag weekend in Manchester. Manchester is an ethnically diverse city full of culture and good food, any food that you desire on your stag do will be readily available to you. It is home to the third largest China town in Europe and a five minute taxi ride will deliver you to the curry mile in Rusholme which boast 70 Indian and Asian restaurants all serving deliciously aromatic spiced foods! Of course that's not all Manc has to offer with 90 restaurants serving traditional English food, 68 Italians, 38 Chinese, 15 Thai, 20 South American restaurants and a vast array of fast food outlets to satisfy those after clubbing munchies!Getting To Manchester
By Air - Manchester is home to the busiest international airport outside of London, Meaning that travelling to your stag do from England or abroad is an absolute doddle! Low cost and Premium airlines use this airport so you're sure to find a great deal on tickets! There is a train station situated just outside the airport and taxis are a regular sight at the airport so you won't find any problems getting to your city centre accommodation! Taxis from the airport to the city centre cost around £20 per car.
By Train - Piccadilly Station is situated on London Roads in the heart of Manchester city centre and accommodates over 83,000 passengers and 1000 train movements every single day. There are regular trains coming in to Piccadilly Station from London and with an average travel time of just 2 hours, it's a great alternative to driving!
By Road - Travelling to Manchester by road is a great way to keep costs down and it's always a laugh to have a road trip! Having a car on your stag weekend in Manchester also means that you have more independence and explore a bit further out of the city centre than you would be able to without a vehicle! Unfortunately it does mean one of you will be lumbered with being the designated driver though! The average travel time from London to Manchester is around 3.5 hours depending on road conditions and how many toilet beaks you stop for! The major motorways from London to Manchester are the M1, M6 and then on to the M42. On the trip you will pass some other major UK cities including Birmingham and Sheffield! If however you are coming from the north the M62 is the major route to Manchester and will pass Leeds!
Things To Do And See In Manchester
Manchester United Museum Tour - Step into the world of one of the greatest teams in the country and relive all their famous victories in an hour-long museum tour! You don't have to be a fan of Man U to enjoy this excellent
monument to the world famous team!Capital Wheel Of Manchester - Take in the views of Manchester on your stag weekend, day or night on this 60 metre tall Ferris wheel, situated in the heart of the city. It boasts 42 passenger cars so it can accommodate even the largest of stag groups! - Just think of it as the Northern version of the London Eye...
Christmas Markets - If you are fortunate to be on your stag weekend in Manchester in November or December then the Christmas markets situated in Albert Square, St Ann’s Square and Exchange Square are a must see! With stalls from various European countries selling their wares, from Christmas gifts to food and drink!
Old Trafford- This is a great day out for any fan of football, Man U or otherwise, Take pictures with the club world cup and fantasise you were there on the day! There is tons of memorabilia to have a gander at! Be apart of the team for a day with an access all areas tour of the Old Trafford Centre, the home to the most decorated club in the land!
China Town - This is the largest China Town in England, bar London! Lap up some culture on your stag do in Manchester with a vast array or shops, restaurants and stalls!
Some Of Manchester's Famous Sons And Daughters
Caroline Aherne, Chris Addison, Sir John Alcock, Michael Atherton, Max Beesley, Wes Brown, Anthony Burgess, Les Dawson, Judy Finnigan, Liam and Noel Gallagher, Brian Kidd, Doug Nayler, Karl Pilkington, John Thaw, Danny Welbeck and Danny Welbeck to name a few...