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Where to Stay in Manchester

53 articles
Travel Guides 9 Oct 2026

Halloween in Manchester 2026 — The Complete Guide to Spooky Events, Haunted History and Where to Stay

Manchester in October is one of the most atmospheric versions of the city available throughout the year. The Victorian architecture…

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Travel Guides 2 Oct 2026

Getting from Sale to Manchester City Centre: Tram, Bus or Car

One of the things our guests love about staying at Cornerstones is how easy it is to reach Manchester from…

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Where to Stay in Manchester 25 Sep 2026

Solo Travel Manchester 2026 — What to Know, Where to Go, and Why Sale Works Better Than the City Centre

Manchester is one of the best solo city break destinations in England and it is underrated as one precisely because…

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Travel Guides 21 Sep 2026

Old Trafford Stadium Tour: A Complete Guide for 2026, From a Base in Sale

For a huge number of visitors, the Old Trafford stadium tour is the single reason a trip to Manchester gets…

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Travel Guides 18 Sep 2026

A Local’s Guide to Sale Water Park and the Bridgewater Canal Walk

Most guests who stay at Cornerstones Guest House on Washway Road come for Manchester. They come for Old Trafford or…

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Travel Guides 17 Sep 2026

A Family Weekend in Manchester From Sale Two Days That Actually Work

Planning a family weekend in Manchester involves a specific kind of calculation that parents who have done it before know…

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Travel Guides 16 Sep 2026

A Local’s Guide to Sale Water Park and the Bridgewater Canal Walk — From Cornerstones Guest House

One of the things that surprises guests at Cornerstones Guest House most consistently — particularly guests who chose Sale over…

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Best Guest House in Manchester 15 Sep 2026

A Couples’ Weekend in Manchester — Two Days Done Properly, From Sale

Most couples’ weekend guides to Manchester follow the same formula. Stay in the city centre. Go to the Northern Quarter.…

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Best Guest House in Manchester 14 Sep 2026

A Morning at IWM North — What to Expect, How Long to Allow, and How to Get There From Sale

There are attractions you visit because they are on the list. IWM North is not one of those. Imperial War…

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