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The Most Relaxing Spa Breaks in Manchester, UK
"Village Hotel Blackpool is more of a resort-style hotel, located about 10-15 minutes drive from Blackpool Promenade. Here, you can escape to the tranquility of 230 acres of parkland and lakes, with great facilities including outdoor- and indoor swimming pools, wellness, and a beautifully tended Championship golf course. Located outside the city, this resort is almost immediately adjacent to Blackpool Zoo and just across the road from the award-winning Stanley Park."
"Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for great Italian food and fun!. Buca offers authentic Italian cuisine in an eclectic, vintage setting."
"When the big city gets too big and the bright lights too blinding, we have the perfect solution. Find your sanctuary at Malmaison Manchester Spa. Whether you want to get glammed up and gorgeous for your big night out or melt away that tension after a hard week at work, this place is your perfect spa escape."
"A secret little hideaway where you can escape and find harmony and balance for both body and mind. Please note that the spa will remain closed until October 2021. For Further Information and To Book A Spa Day"
" Set in the lush Malmaison Hotel in the very heart of Manchester, near Piccadilly Station and Gardens, Smoak Bar & Grill is a feast for the senses ..." Read our full review"
"You’ll feel at home straight away in our impressive 62 bedroom 4* AA accredited luxury hotel. From the warm welcome in reception to the attentive service in the convivial bars and stylish restaurant, together with all those thoughtful little touches that make a stay so special, it’s our aim to make you want to come back and stay again. The luxurious ambience of the resort has been continued with a lavish Spa, Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, Fitness and Leisure club, 18 hole Championship Golf Course, 9 hole Par 3 Lynx Golf Course, floodlit Driving Range and Proshop."
" Comfort levels are high at this smart golf resort & spa, following a £10 million refurbishment. With 250 acres, two golf courses, a PGA golf aca ..." Read our full review"
"Unit 3c Wing Yip Business Centre, Cassidy Close, Manchester M4 5HU. The massages at the Youth Sanctuary include hot stone, Swedish and Thai. The staff are fully trained in techniques and they can offer both classic and contemporary treatments for men and women."
"Super stylish and situated within the Trafford area, Boombae is a salon that packs a punch – with super cool murals dotted around the venue that can only be described as ‘Instagrammable’. The salon specialises in hair extensions, so is perfect for anyone looking for a bit of a makeover to debut after months in lockdown, with facials, make-up, teeth whitening, nails and more on the menu if you’re looking for a bit of a pamper day. Boombae, 480 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, M16 9HE."
"The Satterthwaite’s name carries over 100 years of history with it. When the original bakeries closed, pastry lovers of North Liverpool were bereft, but rather than mourning savouries loved and lost, a local couple snapped up this site and are flying the Satterthwaite’s flag. The pasties are great but it’s the pork pies that get people queuing round the block – keep it classic or go wild and try the black pudding, chorizo or pickle specials."
"Based in Prestwich, The Cheesefake Company makes vegan cheesecakes for collection from their HQ daily and from the city centre on Wednesdays. Toppings include Biscoff, Chocolate Orange, Oreo, Banoffee, Black Forest, Lemon Meringue and Jammy Dodger. Visit their website for details on how to order: cheesefake.co.uk/shop."
"Stood high on Castle Hill dominating Clitheroe’s skyline for over 800 years, Clitheroe Castle Museum is now open after a complete makeover and offers a day of exploration for all the family. Explore the hands-on galleries, collections and displays which reveal amazing stories and take you on a journey through 350 million years of history."
"The Pendle Heritage Centre sits right at the heart of Lancashire’s hill country beside an ancient crossing of Pendle water. The gallery and craft shop offer displays of work and exhibitions by professional crafts people and artists, while the museum contains a wealth of information about the history and development of the farmhouse."
"You can walk along the canal, through the Castlefield Urban Heritage Park on your way to the Museum of Science and Industry. Castlefield Urban Heritage Park. Admire the old industrial buildings, soak up the atmosphere of the canal, and see how Manchester used to be in years gone by."
"Manchester has long been an avid supporter of LGBTQ+ communities, with its annual Pride celebrations taking over the city’s Gay Village each August Bank Holiday weekend. The good vibes continue year-round in this section of town though, with the vibrant Canal Street attracting tourists to its bars, pubs and clubs. Festoon lights illuminate its central feature – the Rochdale Canal – and on sunny afternoons, you’ll find the perfect sunbathing spot in the nearby Sackville Gardens."
"Masquerading as a pawn shop, Dusk til Pawn is a sleek speakeasy serving illicit concoctions behind an unassuming guise. Head here for a unique date in Manchester, topped off with handcrafted cocktails at to enjoy while grooving to a jukebox soundtrack."