Top Manchester Sporting Events

Swap the hustle and bustle of central Manchester for a more peaceful sightseeing option—a scenic river cruise on a dutch sightseeing vessel. It’s a great way to see multiple top landmarks without being stuck in the middle of crowds. Glide past Manchester Ship Canal, and access great views of Media City, Old Trafford, the Imperial War Museum, and more.

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, the Vimto Sculpture, the Alan Turing Memorial, the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Manchester for a scenic day trip to the Lake District. Instead of waiting around for public transport, enjoy the convenience of having transport included. Travel with ease between sites in a comfortable Mercedes mini-coach, and tick off Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston Water, Hawkshead, Grasmere, and the Heritage City of Lancaster in a day.

See Manchester your way, your style—but with a local’s expertise—when you book this 100% personalized private custom tour. Perhaps you’re a football fan, looking to experience Old Trafford; perhaps you enjoy hip artsy hangouts such as Castlefield; or perhaps the Northern Quarter is more your speed. Whatever suits you, your guide will build the perfect itinerary for the duration you’ve chosen: pay as you go for attractions, food and transport.

On this food tour we visit not one but two of Manchester's most vibrant areas. You will hear the fascinating history of Manchester and it's people. From the golden age of the Industrial revolution to the ultra cool and trendy city of today. On the tour we'll visit some of the city's most famous eating places and also some of our secret spots. Each place we visit has a special dish that tells a story of Manchester. You'll get to meet some of our chefs, bakers and producers. Our mission is to showcase our food heroes and introduce you to a side of Manchester you may never have seen or heard of before.

Book your Manchester United Football Club ticket and see the world-class team play at Old Trafford stadium. Select a Northwest Executive ticket, which includes Kit Room lounge access, or enhance your experience with a Salford Suite ticket so you can watch the match from the halfway line and enjoy complimentary hot drinks at the swanky Salford Suite during halftime. You’ll receive a program as a memento with both options. Tickets for Premier League football matches sell out fast due to limited allocations, so be sure to book your ticket ahead of time.

With this private self-guided treasure hunt, discover the highlights of Manchester without having to rush or keep up with a group. Instead, enjoy the freedom to stop for breaks along the way, and go at your own pace. After accessing a link on your smartphone, follow maps and solve clues in order to progress around the city, find out fun facts, and discover interesting tales about famous and lesser-known landmarks.

Treat your taste buds to a trip to the much-loved Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester’s iconic Printworks. Classic American cooking and an unrivalled collection of music memorabilia await you at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester. Choose from a 2- or 3-course menu and tuck into tasty dishes such as the classic cheeseburger, ribs and barbecue chicken. Both options come with a dessert and a drink of your choice (soda, tea or coffee).

Explore Manchester’s soccer history and heritage on this football fan’s sightseeing experience. With your local host to lead the way, visit must-see sites of interest like the National Football Museum, and learn of the role soccer plays in Manchester’s sporting culture. Explore both the old and new stadiums of either City or United—depending on the team you support—and stop for a drink in a fans’ bar.

When visiting Manchester, discover the city's best breweries on an afternoon pub crawl designed for beer lovers. A guide takes the guesswork out of choosing where to drink, so you're sure to have nothing but great beer at four hand-picked watering holes. Try English and imported beer you may never have heard of and find you new favorite brew, making new friends along the way.

Immerse yourself in English soccer (football) culture at a Manchester City game held at the Etihad Stadium. Secure entry by pre-booking your admission ticket in advance, gain access to the exclusive 93.20 Lounge Bar—which is not open to the general public—and watch the match from a guaranteed middle-tier seat in the stands.

Make yourself at home with your heroes in this vibrant & modern suite. Stunning views out onto the pitch, combined with an excellent chef’s buffet and stadium seats in a stand that’s big on atmosphere, all culminates in a place that’s great to either entertain clients or treat family and friends. 1. Executive padded seats in the South Stand 2. Club legend appearances 3. Hand-crafted, three-course chef's buffet dining included 4. Fully licensed cash bar 5. Complimentary matchday programme and VIP parking (on booking of 4 or more) 6. Hostess Services

This private tour gives you an incredible day in the Lake District National Park, from Manchester. It’s an ideal way to see amazing landscape associated with this stunning National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit beauty spots such as Tarn Hows, enjoy lunch in a quaint medieval town and visit Coniston famed for Donald Campbell's Bluebird. This private tour is the perfect way to experience and explore everything the Lake District has to offer. Travel from Manchester with your own personal driver guide in comfort and style. Mountain Goat's drivers are all incredibly knowledgeable about our beautiful national park and will be on hand to answer any questions and help you get the most out of your trip. As it is a private trip customers can also request additions and changes to the itinerary and we'll do our best to include them.

Treat yourself or your esteemed colleagues and friends to the VIP treatment at Old Trafford. See Manchester United at a home game of your choice from the VIP lounge, complete with full hospitality services and early access to the match. Relax in comfort — enjoy the free bar with a casual dress code and use entry to the home fans section.

Bubble Football is a hilarious and chaotic twist on the beautiful game, strap yourselves into your giant inflatable bubble and step onto the pitch, then barge, bounce and bump your way through a thrilling five-a-side match. Players will be rotated every few minutes to ensure everybody gets plenty of fun game time. If you can stop yourself howling with laughter for long enough, dribble it forward before smashing it home past the goalie.Rules are the same as standard football except you are wearing a protective bubble and barging people to the floor isn’t frowned upon. A referee will be on hand to run through the rules and keep things in order.