Leisure At The Palace
The Palace Hotel is located in the heart of Manchester's extensive theatre and entertainment scene and right opposite the Palace Theatre. It is within easy walking distance of the Opera House, top nightclubs and Bridgewater Hall - home of the famous Halle Orchestra.
Manchester is also a shopper's paradise with its centre and surrounding areas boasting some of the country's most exclusive stores. There are many unique boutiques and hidden gems to be discovered as well as catering for virtually every high street taste. The Palace is near Manchester's main shopping streets: King Street and St Ann's Square, containing mainly designer shops such as Armani and Hugo Boss, whilst Market Street has mainly high street stores such as Marks & Spencer, Next and Topshop.
Manchester is a great destination for all the family. It is dynamic and interesting; fantastic for keeping the children constantly amused. There are many free museums which have interactive features and hands-on activities: Museum of Science and Industry, Imperial War Museum in the North, and Manchester Museum.
Manchester has a varied and dynamic nightlife with something to offer everyone. From modern cosmopolitan bars, to bohemian cafés and traditional pubs, you will be spoilt for choice. From live music to comedy and from musicals to film festivals, there is something for everyone. Manchester has produced some of the best musical stars including Oasis, The Bee Gee's and the Stone Roses and has seen the rise of famous comedians like Peter Kay. As well as being steeped in heritage, it is also buzzing with new talent making it the place to be and be seen.
Manchester may not be 'Madchester' any more, but there are plenty of clubs reminiscent of the old Hacienda days as well as underground hide outs for those clubbers wanting to dance 'til dawn. Many more new, trendy clubs are also springing up around the city to complement the vast bar culture which exists.
What's On:
November 2008
MEN Arena
3-Al Green
5-Queen and Paul Rodgers
10-WWE 2008 Survivor Series-RAW
11-WWE 2008 Survivor Series-SMACKDOWN
12-16-Lee Evans
18-Paul Weller
19-Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge
22-McFly
25-26-Cliff Richard
27-Simple Minds
29-Classical Spectacular
Apollo Manchester
1-Hot Chip
2-Goldfrapp
3-8-Steve Coogan
9-Alter Bridge
11-Scouting for Girls with the Days
14-Motorhead
15-David Cassidy
16-Bullet for my Valentine
17-The Feeling
21-22-Jools Holland
23-24-Will Young
27-Runrig
MUFC
1-Manchester United v’s Hull City
15-Manchester United v’s Stoke City
MCFC
8-Manchester City v’s Spurs
22-Manchester City v’s Arsenal
30-Manchester City v’s Manchester United
Palace Theatre
2-Shaolin Monks-Wheel of Life
3-Freddie Starr
4-The Stars of the Commitments
6-Sally Morgan
7-Maximum Rhythm and Blues
8-Elvis on tour
11-16-Manon-English National Ballet
18-22-Horrible Histories
24-29-Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Opera House
4-8-For the Love of Mrs Brown
10-15-Carousel
17-22-Footloose the Musical
24-25-Christmas with the Rat Pack
26-Tosca
27-28-La Boheme
29-Carmen
December 2008
MEN Arena
7-Counting Crows
8-Barry Manilow
10-Stereophonics
11-12-Coldplay
16-Kings of Leon
18-Katherine Jenkins
20-21-Elton John
5-6-The Mighty Boosch
23-The Mighty Boosch
29-30-CBeebies Live
Apollo Manchester
1-4-The Mighty Boosch
7-Pendulum
10-Steel City Tour 2008
11-Primal Scream
13-Jason Donovan
16-The Bootleg Beatles
18-Roy Chubby Brown
20-Saw Doctors
21-Ocean Colour Scene
MUFC
6-Manchester United v’s Sunderland
20-Manchester United v’s Wigan
28-Manchester Uniyed v’s Middlsbrough
MCFC
13-Manchester City v’s Everton
26-Manchester City v’s Hull City
Palace Theatre
2-King’s Church Christmas Concert
4-One Night of Queen
5-Christmas with the Rat Pack
6-Trinny & Susannah’s Style Academy
11-31-Mary Poppins
Opera House
6-31-Peter Pan
