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8-Day Manchester Adventure

Troy Bedenbaugh

19 Nov 2023

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Embark on an exciting 8-day journey through the stunning landscapes and vibrant attractions of Manchester, United Kingdom. Discover picturesque parks, iconic stadiums, and serene gardens that will leave you in awe.

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Day 1

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$0

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$ 6

Tandle Hill

Large country park with woodland and grassland areas, Pennine views and a countryside centre.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Stamford park

Park including restored rockwork, a boating lake, a water feature, play/sports areas and an aviary.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$0

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$ 6

Daisy Nook Country Park

Rustic park with footpaths past waterways & woodland areas, fishing, birdwatching & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Alexandra Park - Oldham

Victorian park with a boathouse-cafe, tennis courts, a heritage centre and a paddling pool.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$25

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$ 12

Sackville Garden

Small green park with a statue of computer scientist Alan Turing and a memorial to HIV sufferers.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Runway Visitor Park

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 4

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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

13 - 16 min

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Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens

Green space donated to the people of Manchester, with original features, sports facilities and cafe.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$38

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

Day 6

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$100

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$ 6

Chill Factore

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

15 - 18 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 7

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$0

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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

32 - 39 min

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Chorlton Water Park

Reclaimed farmland with woods, fishing in a gravel pit, a pond-dipping platform and a play area.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

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$0

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$ 6

Wythenshawe Park and Gardens

Green space including woods, meadows, a playground, sports amenities and a farm with horse-riding.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Reddish Vale Country Park

This spacious, serene recreational park on the River Tame features a variety of trails & wildfowl.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $208 In total

Activities & Food:$163

Transport:$45