Manchester’s Cultural Events Merit a City Break

Stay in Manchester and Enjoy a Wealth of Cultural Events.
Manchester’s fascinating cultural and sporting events entice visitors from around the world to its doors. Year round, visitors flock to the city to sample its cultural events and in the process the city has been reborn. Make the most of the following arts activities in Manchester 2010.

The Lowry’s 10th birthday.
The Lowry Art and Entertainment space in Manchester is a draw to all who love the visual and performing arts. A large community project is planned to mark the occasion of its tenth anniversary this year, along with a festival for parents and children in June. From kids art workshops to Glenn Campbell to local artists to Chekov to Chorus Line, you are sure to find something that inspires at The Lowry. In April, Spencer Tunick, a New York based artist, provided a high point to the celebrations with his naked Salfordian and Mancunian volunteers. That attracted the hoards!

The Famous Festival of Literature in Manchester.
In addition there is the Manchester Literature Festival in mid October. Travelers will discover a large number of literary events throughout Manchester if they are able to stay longer than a day or two. People new to the city will be able to meet writers galore at this year’s festival: disappointment is not to be brooked!

The many visitors need a place to relax
…and for many, that means a hotel or B&B. For some people, especially families or larger groups in the know, a popular option is to rent serviced apartments in Manchester. With Manchester’s serviced apartments, you can enjoy spacious and exceedingly well appointed accommodation that lets you relax as if you were at home.

Which location in Manchester for serviced apartments?
Piccadilly offers superb shopping, cultural events and convenient serviced apartments right in the city centre. As Piccadilly is also the site for the city’s main train station, the serviced apartments here are very easy to access. Alight from the train, trip across the Curve Bridge, avoiding the heavy traffic, and you arrive at your accommodation. Perfect accommodation in a great location; why search elsewhere?