january-2012
january-2012
january-2012
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CRUISING THROUGH MANCHESTER'S CANALS<br />
Highlight of the north<br />
A vibrant city in northern England, as famous for its ‘Red Devils’ football team as its<br />
homegrown musical talent. It is little wonder that the ‘capital of the north’ is also<br />
called the ‘rock ‘n’ goal capital of the world’.<br />
WHAT TO SEE<br />
A city united<br />
The city centre is dotted with<br />
attractions such as the Wheel<br />
of Manchester (Exchange<br />
Square), which offers city views<br />
from 60 metres up, and the<br />
Manchester Art Gallery<br />
(manchestergalleries.org). To<br />
the south is The Manchester<br />
Museum (museum.manchester.<br />
ac.uk). Relive football history<br />
with the Manchester United<br />
Museum and Stadium Tour<br />
(manutd.com) at the Old<br />
Trafford stadium.<br />
WHERE TO SHOP<br />
Vinyl sighting<br />
Upcoming designers show<br />
their stuff at Manchester<br />
Fashion Market (Tib Street),<br />
while Deansgate, King Street<br />
and St Ann’s Square offer more<br />
mainstream retailers. Highstreet<br />
favourites line Market<br />
Street. Head to the Northern<br />
Quarter for unique fashion,<br />
trendy accessories and eclectic<br />
music shops such as Vinyl<br />
Exchange (vinylexchange.co.<br />
uk), or to New Cathedral Street<br />
and Exchange Square for highend<br />
shopping.<br />
WHERE TO BOOGIE<br />
Mad for music<br />
Music is Manchester’s fi rst love.<br />
The city boasts everything from<br />
indie bars and disco nights to<br />
jazz joints and world-class<br />
concerts. Hear original bands in<br />
Night & Day Cafe (nightnday.<br />
org) in the Northern Quarter.<br />
THE UNITED TRINITY<br />
TOUCHDOWN MANCHESTER<br />
City centre haunts include<br />
Knott Bar (374 Deansgate; +44<br />
161 8399229) under the railway<br />
arches, while the MEN Arena<br />
(men-arena.com) hosts bigname<br />
concerts and comedy.<br />
HOW TO GET THERE<br />
KLM operates fi ve direct daily<br />
fl ights to Manchester Airport<br />
from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.<br />
Tourist information<br />
visitmanchester.com<br />
Looking for handy, up-to-date<br />
travel information? Check out<br />
KLM’s Destination Guide pages<br />
– and book your fl ight – on<br />
klm.com. Content provided by<br />
Frommer’s Unlimited © <strong>2012</strong>,<br />
Whatsonwhen Limited.<br />
Photo: Steve Vidler/Imageselect<br />
STATELY MANCHESTER HALL<br />
DON’T MISS<br />
For what<br />
ales you<br />
Suffering from the January<br />
blues? The National Winter<br />
Ales Festival offers respite<br />
and typically northern<br />
refreshment. Dedicated to<br />
promoting real ales and<br />
indigenous beers, the<br />
festival features a surprising<br />
variety of British brews, as<br />
well a fancy-dress party and<br />
live entertainment.<br />
nwaf.org.uk<br />
LOCAL BREWS FOR THE TASTING<br />
Holland Herald 75
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