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Northwest England music and industry

Two bases with one hotel change

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Northwest England music and industry · Two bases with one hotel change

  1. Day 1

    Manchester

    Europe/London
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Motel One Manchester–Piccadilly
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Northern Quarter, Manchester

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Manchester Piccadilly Station
    OvernightMotel One Manchester–PiccadillyManchester
  2. Day 2

    Manchester

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Piccadilly Manchester Piccadilly
    2. to · Activity Walk around the Northern Quarter and Stevenson Square Stevenson Square, Manchester
    3. to · Activity Browse Piccadilly Records and nearby independent shops Piccadilly Records, Manchester

      Check shop hours and give yourself time to browse.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the Northern Quarter Northern Quarter, Manchester
    5. to · Activity Explore the independent shops around Afflecks Afflecks, Manchester

      Use this block for a shorter walk if you want a quieter evening.

    6. to · Activity Take a break and confirm your evening venue Northern Quarter, Manchester

      Check doors, start time, and your route back before dinner.

    7. to · Meal Early dinner near the venue Manchester city center
    8. to · Activity See a scheduled gig if one fits Manchester city center

      Use the actual show time and venue. Band on the Wall is one place to check for listings.

    OvernightMotel One Manchester–PiccadillyManchester
  3. Day 3

    Manchester

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Piccadilly Manchester Piccadilly
    2. to · Activity Walk toward Castlefield by way of Deansgate Castlefield, Manchester
    3. to · Activity Visit the Science and Industry Museum Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

      Check which galleries and buildings are open. Reserve admission if advised.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Castlefield or Deansgate Deansgate, Manchester
    5. to · Activity Follow the public canal paths in Castlefield Castlefield, Manchester

      Choose a shorter route if paths are wet or closed.

    6. to · Activity Coffee or a short walk around St Peter’s Square St Peter’s Square, Manchester
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Deansgate Deansgate, Manchester
    OvernightMotel One Manchester–PiccadillyManchester
  4. Day 4

    Manchester

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Piccadilly Manchester Piccadilly
    2. to · Activity Walk the public streets around Ancoats’ former mills Ancoats, Manchester

      Follow the neighborhood streets and keep private courtyards out of the route.

    3. to · Activity Walk the canal edge around New Islington Marina New Islington Marina, Manchester
    4. to · Meal Lunch in Ancoats Ancoats, Manchester
    5. to · Activity Browse the Northern Quarter or walk toward Mackie Mayor Mackie Mayor, Manchester
    6. to · Meal Coffee or a snack at Mackie Mayor if open Mackie Mayor, Manchester

      Check trading hours. Swap to an Ancoats cafe if the hall is closed.

    7. to · Meal Dinner in the Northern Quarter or Ancoats Ancoats, Manchester
    OvernightMotel One Manchester–PiccadillyManchester
  5. Day 5

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Manchester Piccadilly Station
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach the departure point Motel One Manchester–Piccadilly
    3. to · Rail Travel from Manchester to Glasgow Manchester Piccadilly Station

      Check the departure station and whether your ticket includes a change. Carry lunch if the journey crosses midday. Use the confirmed times for the journey you book.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after you reach the new base ibis Styles Glasgow Central

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel Glasgow Central Station
    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  6. Day 6

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Activity Browse records near Howard Street Monorail Music, Glasgow

      Check shop hours. Leave enough time to browse without making a purchase the priority.

    3. to · Activity See the outside of the Barrowland Ballroom Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

      This is an exterior visit. Confirm the evening lineup before deciding whether to return.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Trongate Trongate, Glasgow
    5. to · Activity Walk through the Merchant City toward Glasgow Green Glasgow Green, Glasgow
    6. to · Activity Take a break near your evening venue Glasgow city center

      Use the time to check doors, last admission, and your route back.

    7. to · Meal Early dinner near the venue Glasgow city center
    8. to · Activity See a scheduled live show if one fits Glasgow city center

      This is a suggested window. Confirm the venue, schedule, and ticket before planning dinner around it.

    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  7. Day 7

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Ground transport Take the Subway or bus to the West End Hillhead, Glasgow

      Check service on the day.

    3. to · Activity Walk through Glasgow Botanic Gardens Glasgow Botanic Gardens

      Check glasshouse hours separately if you plan to go inside.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Byres Road Byres Road, Glasgow
    5. to · Activity Walk past the University of Glasgow’s main building University of Glasgow, Glasgow

      Follow public visitor access. Keep campus interiors optional.

    6. to · Activity Browse shops and cafes near Ashton Lane Ashton Lane, Glasgow
    7. to · Meal Dinner in the West End Hillhead, Glasgow
    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  8. Day 8

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the edge of Kelvingrove Park Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

      Verify the museum’s first entry time and shift the park loop earlier if needed.

    3. to · Activity Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow

      Choose two collections to prioritize. Move this block to match the official hours for your date.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Argyle Street in Finnieston Finnieston, Glasgow
    5. to · Activity Walk through Kelvingrove Park along the Kelvin Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

      Use the park as an easy block to shorten if you spend longer in the museum.

    6. to · Activity Take a cafe break near the park Kelvingrove, Glasgow
    7. to · Meal Dinner in Finnieston Finnieston, Glasgow
    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  9. Day 9

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward the Clyde waterfront Riverside Museum, Glasgow

      Adjust this block to the museum’s opening time on your date.

    3. to · Activity Explore the Riverside Museum transport collections Riverside Museum, Glasgow

      Choose a few exhibits to spend time with, then cross to the ship if it is open.

    4. to · Meal Lunch at the museum or on the way toward Partick Partick, Glasgow
    5. to · Activity Visit the Tall Ship Glenlee if open The Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow

      Check admission and visitor access before counting on a ship visit.

    6. to · Activity Walk a public stretch of the Clyde waterfront River Clyde, Glasgow

      Turn back or head toward Partick if the weather changes.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near Glasgow Central Glasgow Central, Glasgow
    Overnightibis Styles Glasgow CentralGlasgow
  10. Day 10

    Glasgow

    Europe/London
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Glasgow Central Station
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk River Clyde, Glasgow

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage ibis Styles Glasgow Central
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Glasgow Central Station

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.