There are plenty of things to do to keep you well fed and entertained, just minutes from our building.

•  You can either head for some drinks at our bar
• Visit our neighbours at Holiday Inn Manchester Airport to try modern Turkish cuisine at Firin restaurant
• Pair it with delicious drinks at Seven Sky Bar ‍
• Head over to TRIBE to see what live DJ or vinyl events they have on during your stay, if dinner and drinks aren’t enough to keep you entertained! Check out their What’s On page to see what they have coming up.

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Depending on your travel plans, both options are convenient. If you have time for a relaxed start, enjoy our sit-in hotel breakfast. If you have an early flight and are in a rush, our Grab & Go service offers a quick and tasty way to start your journey. In a rush? Ask our reception team to upgrade to a breakfast with more choice at our neighbour hotel.

At Manchester Airport, there are plenty of places you can visit to help you turn an airport trip into an adventure. 

• Have a look through duty-free and maybe treat yourself to something from one of the luxury brand stores or bookshops.
• Stop for a coffee and a bite to eat at one of the many cafes, restaurants and fast food chains available inside Manchester Airport; click here to find out more.
• Visit the Runway Visitor Park with the kids to play with, explore and learn all there is to know about planes
• Check out Manchester Airport's Little Flyers Club to see what other activities could be in store for the kids! 
• For some quiet, convenient comfort, there is a range of airport lounges available to book, so you can start your trip in style. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Got some time before you need to actually get through security and into the airport? Don’t just spend it in your room or in one coffee shop; there is so much to do nearby! 

• Visit the Science and Industry Museum or Manchester Art Gallery for an interesting and educational day out.
• Check out Castlefield Gallery for more experimental art pieces
•  Visit the heart of football at Manchester Arena 
• Visit Trafford Centre or Manchester Arndale for some well-needed retail therapy and a bite to eat

There is truly something for everybody in the city, so make sure you take advantage of the time you have to explore it!

If you have a bit of extra time before you have to get to the airport, you don’t have to burn a hole in your wallet to soak in the culture around the city; there are loads of low-cost (and even completely free) things to do, so you can explore Manchester while keeping close to the airport. 

• For a few nights out experiencing live music before you fly, head into Manchester City Centre, just around 20-minutes train journey from the airport, and explore grassroots venues like Rebellion or Mother Mary’s. 
• Finish the night with some drinks and even some live comedy at Deansgate Locks at around a 30-minute train journey from Manchester Airport. 
• To explore the city and its history, check out The John Rylands Research Institute and Library or Manchester Art Gallery for free
• Check out Manchester Arndale in the city centre, or even hop on a bus to the Trafford Centre, just a 60-minute bus-ride for some shopping and something to eat

With the great transport links throughout the city and the various low-cost activities, fully discover Manchester during your next trip. 

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