| If there's one city made for fans of the beautiful game, | | | | Tunnel, Warm-up Room and more - we bet you'll feel |
| it's Manchester. Widely regarded as the mecca of | | | | as though you're about to play a match! For those full |
| football, there are lots of Manchester hotels to choose | | | | of puns, try your hand at being a commentator on |
| from. With two major teams calling the city its home, | | | | goals from City's past, or watch greatest moments on |
| you'll be spoilt for choice in what to do on your | | | | the Video Jukebox. |
| weekend break. But one thing you must do is indulge | | | | National Football Museum: You don't have to be a fan |
| your passion! | | | | of City or United to enjoy the city, just so long as you |
| Manchester United Tour: Whether you're a City or | | | | love football! Manchester boasts many museums and |
| United fan, enjoy revelling in both club's grounds with a | | | | tours celebrating the sport, and divulging you into its rich |
| tour. Manchester United, dubbed the greatest football | | | | and varied history. Using one of the many Manchester |
| story ever told, began more than a century ago and | | | | hotels as your base, get out there and explore the city. |
| combines eras of football domination both here and | | | | The National Football Museum is being rebuilt in |
| abroad. The Manchester United Museum and Tour lets | | | | Manchester, due to open in 2011. Here, you can relive |
| you experience the story and immerse yourself in the | | | | exciting moments from football history, see world |
| world of United. You can see the stadium through the | | | | famous objects, legendary players and more. |
| eyes of Manchester United's legends on the Old | | | | Nightlife: Head back to one of the many Manchester |
| Trafford tour, or get close to the action at the | | | | hotels for a power nap before hitting the town. Make |
| award-winning museum. | | | | the most of Manchester's vibrant nightlife with a trip to |
| Manchester City Tour: Manchester City fans will love | | | | Chinatown for some authentic Chinese cuisine or |
| the Experience Museum. Recently recognised for its | | | | enjoy a drink or two at the numerous bars and pubs |
| contribution to tourism in the city, it combines the history | | | | on offer. You never know who you might bump into, |
| of the club along with a 75 minute tour of the stadium. | | | | as the city is famed for its celebrity sightings. Take a |
| The tour includes the Box Level, the Corporate | | | | visit to Cinnebar, a hidden gem of a bar in Manchester |
| Lounge, the Director's Box, Dressing Room, Player's | | | | which you need to see to believe! |