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61 articles
Travel Guides 12 Oct 2026

Travelling Solo to Manchester? Why a Compact Double in Sale Beats a City-Centre Budget Hotel

Introduction Travelling to Manchester on your own can be a great way to explore the city at your own pace.…

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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 8 Oct 2026

A Rainy Day in Manchester — What to Do When the Weather Does What It Does

Manchester’s reputation for rain is one of those things that is slightly exaggerated, occasionally completely accurate, and ultimately irrelevant to…

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Travel Guides 6 Oct 2026

Manchester Christmas Markets : The Complete Guide From Sale

Manchester’s Christmas markets are one of the biggest reasons visitors plan a trip to the city in November and December…

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Travel Guides 5 Oct 2026

The Best Free Day in Manchester Everything From Tram to Dinner Without Spending a Pound

Manchester has one of the most generous free cultural offers of any city in England. The museums are free. The…

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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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Travel Guides 1 Oct 2026

10 Things Guests Wish They Had Known Before Arriving in Sale, Manchester

Every destination has its own small quirks — the details that don’t make it into the glossy brochure but make…

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Best Guest House in Manchester 30 Sep 2026

What a Manchester Weekend Actually Costs — The Honest Budget Guide From Sale

Most “budget guides” to a city either lowball everything to make the destination sound cheaper than it is, or pad…

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Travel Guides 29 Sep 2026

Business Travellers’ Guide: Working From Cornerstones Guest House

Greater Manchester draws a steady flow of business visitors — client meetings in the city centre, conferences at Manchester Central,…

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