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5 Days in Manchester: A Journey of Parks, Museums, and Excitement

Vikas Prasad

13 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through Manchester's vibrant attractions. Discover the beauty of Platt Fields Park and Alexandra Park. Immerse yourself in the sporting spirit at Etihad Stadium and the National Football Museum. Explore the wonders of Heaton Park and the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Unleash your inner football fan with a tour of Manchester United Museum & Stadium. Experience the thrill of Chill Factore. Dive into the underwater world at SEA LIFE Manchester and unleash your creativity at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Conclude your journey at the Runway Visitor Park.

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Day 1Parks and Serenity

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$0

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$ 6

Platt Fields Park

A large city park including sports pitches, tennis courts, a community orchard and children's areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Alexandra Park

Greenery, a lake, sports and play areas in a 60-acre park known for its Caribbean music festival.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Sporting Spirit and Cultural Delights

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$75

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$ 12

Etihad Stadium

Huge, modern sports venue, hosting football matches & stadium tours with behind-the-scenes access.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Manchester Museum

Free, wide-ranging global collections including mummies and dinosaurs, plus a busy events programme.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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National Football Museum

More than 140,000 football-related items, plus a kids' discovery zone & skills-testing simulators.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Nature's Retreat and Cricket Fever

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$38

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$ 6

Heaton Park

Urban park with a championship golf course for grown-ups, farm animals and play areas for kids.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Historic Test match venue as well as the home ground for the Lancashire County Cricket Club.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Football Legends and Winter Fun

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$113

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$ 6

Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour

Access to areas of Old Trafford normally restricted to players plus displays about the club's past.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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Chill Factore

180m-long, indoor slope with artificial snow for skiing & snowboarding, plus equipment hire.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$63

Day 5Aquatic Wonders and Imaginative Adventures

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$138

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$ 6

SEA LIFE Manchester

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

1 - 2 min

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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre

Attraction aimed at kids aged 3–10, including 4D cinema, LEGO models of local landmarks and rides.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

22 - 27 min

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Runway Visitor Park

Park at Manchester Airport offering runway views, a cafe & tours of a Concorde & other aircraft.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $397 In total

Activities & Food:$363

Transport:$34