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Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012)

Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012)

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Created by Visit Manchester • Updated On: February 4, 2014

As the kids celebrate breaking up for the summer, Manchester is jam-packed with fun for all ages. Here’s top ideas from us and our followers for getting your summer started in our lovely region.

1. Alexandra Park

Edgeley Rd., Stockport
Park · 1 tip

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: It’s your last chance to watch Oldham Coliseum’s open air theatre production Star-Cross’d.

2. Bolton

Bolton
Town · 2 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Go along to watch the athletes complete a gruelling 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run in a bid to qualify for the world Ironman Championships. Ironkids event on Saturday too.

Affleck's is one of Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012).

3. Affleck's

8.6
52 Church St, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Flea Market · Northern Quarter · 46 tips and reviews

4. New Century House

Corporation Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Office · 4 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Or watch the 24:7 Theatre Festival here too.

Cornerhouse is one of Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012).

5. Cornerhouse

70 Oxford St, Manchester
Movie Theater · City Centre · 100 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Try a spot of Hitchcock with the live broadcast of The Lodger with music from @londonsymphony

The Northern Quarter is one of Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012).

6. The Northern Quarter

Manchester
Neighborhood · 15 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Head to the Northern Quarter for the opening of @SoLiTaNq & the re-opening of @AlmostFamousMCR.

Manchester Visitor Information Centre is one of Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012).

7. Manchester Visitor Information Centre

Piccadilly Plaza (Portland Street), Manchester
Tourist Information and Service · City Centre · 7 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Visit the MVIC for info on the three fab performance festivals - @247theatre @Mcr_TaY and @HazardMcr

Waterstones is one of Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012).

8. Waterstones

8.8
91 Deansgate, Manchester
Bookstore · City Centre · 24 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Any book lover would love a wonder around. Than have one of their amazing coffees in the bar at the top

Blankspace is one of Ideas for this weekend (20 – 22 July 2012).

9. Blankspace

43 Hulme Street, Manchester
Art Gallery · City Centre · 1 tip

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Immerse yourself in colour at Liz West's Chroma

10. Manchester Central

Petersfield, Manchester
Convention Center · City Centre · 28 tips and reviews

Visit ManchesterVisit Manchester: Buy a comic at MCM Expo - Manchester only comic con