Three Examples Of Amazing Events In Manchester This Year

Thanks to its fantastic name as a centre for excellence in the arts and sports, Manchester attracts thousands of visitors each year. The city’s large changing population, made up of vacation visitors and business professionals, are waking up to the joys of staying in Manchester serviced apartments.

Three Samples Of What’s On Offer In Manchester

MIF (Manchester International Festival)

June 30 – July 17
The third Manchester International Festival is all set to wow us again with new and original works from some of the world’s best artists in music, theatre and the visual arts.

Which Performers Will Be There?

Bjork is bringing a world premier performance of Biophilia, a multimedia exploration of how sounds work in nature. The English National Opera are working with Damon Albarn on a new production about the 16th centruy achemist and astrologer, John Dee. Some of you may have seen Damon on the Andrew Marr Show recently. And the Teatro Real Madrid are producing a groundbreaking new production of The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic. Many of you will have seen Damon Albarn singing on the Andrew Marr show to encourage us to go and see Dr Dee in Manchester!

For those desperate to join in themselves, try The Crash of the Elysium, a collaboration between audience and Punchdrunk, the inspirational immersive theatre group! There is something for everybody during this fortnight.

A Blooming Marvellous Show at Tatton Park!
20th – 24th July 2011

Experience the best of English gardens at the North’s Royal Horticultural Show. From garden design competitions to the best in floral displays, you will not be disappointed. As always flowers and fashion go hand in hand, so Ladies’ Day makes a well loved return to rival Chelsea! Here you can delight in fashion shows throughout the day, be in with a chance of winning first prize for being the best dressed there and Fortnum and Mason are hosting an exclusive viewing of the Show followed by a cocktail party in a marquee.

Cricketing Giants Show Their Incredible Skills
2nd October 2011
Manchester Evening News Arena

For those who prefer sport, of course Manchester has it all, with two world class football clubs based in the city. But, this year also sees Manchester hosting a fabulous 1 day cricket event where the best of Twenty20 cricket is on show with a fiesta of batting, fielding and bowling. Aussie captain David Boon will lead a team against Freddie Flintoff’s English side. Whilst Virender Sehwag and team from India will compete against Wasim Akram’s line up from Pakistan. Aiming to showcase the best of what cricket and cricketers have to offer, the organisers are promising fans the opportunity to watch what is normally only available to see at top class training sessions.

Where To Stay In Manchester

Visitors to these and Manchester’s many other tourist sights will all need a place to stay; a B&B or a hotel.

Some will find their way to serviced apartments in Manchester, for a more spacious and relaxing stay near the city centre and just right for families and small groups. With SACO’s Manchester serviced apartments, you can delight in spacious and exceedingly well appointed accommodation that lets you relax as if you were at home. The site in the Piccadilly area of the city is fantastic for getting around, being near metro link (tram) and bus stops and only 5 minutes walk from the train station.

Manchester is a fantastic destination. Get the best from it when you visit.