Manchester Sightseeing Tours

WEEKEND WHAT'S ON!
рЯЪУрЯЪСрЯЪТ Sunday 9th September 2018 marks the first official вАШEmergency Services DayвАЩ, and in Manchester this will be celebrated with an event taking place at Heaton Park. Attendees will include Greater Manchester Police, GM Fire and Rescue, NW Ambulance, Lowland Rescue, HM Coastguard and more. http://www.999day.org.uk/getinvolved/
рЯШВ On Saturday 8th September, Bury Art Museum is launching its very own Victoria Wood exhibition in honour of BuryвАЩs most famous dau...ghter. The exhibition will feature well-known scripts, photos and costumes from various characters created by the beloved comedian. https://buryartmuseum.co.uk/Museum-Featur e-Exhibitions
вЪљ There are no Premier League fixtures this week but get your flags, bunting and (most importantly) waistcoats back out because England take on Spain on TONIGHT in the UEFA Nations League, kick off is 7:45pm. #itscominghome
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Did you know Manchester is surrounded by beautiful places?
We can help you experience these on one of our day trips from Manchester.
Head out and make the most of whatвАЩs on your doorstep! goo.gl/Y7mpbM рЯМЇрЯМЉрЯМЈрЯМ≥

WEEKEND WHAT'S ON!
рЯРЭ ThereвАЩs still time to see the Bee In The City Bees, and this weekend the Royal Exchange are hosting their very own treasure hunt. With fantastic prizes on offer why not head down and solve the clues, pick up an entry form at any of the participating venues. goo.gl/k2shwA
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... рЯОВ 'The Bootleg Bee GeesвАЩ are celebrating the birthday of Sir Barry Gibb with a live music concert of the Bee Gees greatest hits at the Chorlton Irish Club. It is the perfect location, situated close by to Keppel Road where the Gibb family lived between 1953 and 1958. goo.gl/dQNC8F
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вЪљ Manchester City host Newcastle United on Saturday, kickoff is at 5:30pm. Manchester United travel to Burnley on Sunday, kickoff is at 4pm.
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рЯО≠ Theatre and shows: рЯШВ Manchester Arena: вАШKevin HartвАЩ (31st), вАШThe League of Gentleman: Live AgainвАЩ (1st), Barry Manilow (2nd) рЯОЄ O2 Ritz Manchester: вАШGomezвАЩ (2nd) рЯОµBridgewater Hall: вАШLingua Franca World Music FestivalвАЩ (1st)
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Today we say goodbye to our Intern Michelle рЯШ•
We'd like to thank her for all her help this year and we wish her the very best of luck in the future! рЯОЙ

We had so much fun looking through all of your #Selfbee entries.
Thank you to everyone who shared their Selfbee with a Bee in the City MCR bee with us! Here are some of our favourites рЯРЭрЯ§≥рЯТЫ

WHAT'S ON - BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND SPECIAL!
рЯП≥пЄПвАНрЯМИрЯОЙ The big one is back! This weekend the city is transformed for the Manchester Pride Festival. There will be various events taking place across the festival site. The Manchester Pride Parade will take place from 12:00 on Saturday starting at the Hilton on Deansgate and ending at Fairfield Street, and this yearвАЩs parade theme is вАШThe Circus of AcceptanceвАЩ. Fancy dress is heavily encouraged by spectators too! The finale of the festi...val is the moving Candlelight Vigil, which takes place on Monday in Sackville Gardens. festival.manchesterpride.com
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рЯСІрЯС©рЯС±вАНвЩАпЄПрЯС©вАНрЯ¶∞рЯС©рЯПњ SPICEUP is the biggest touring exhibition of Spice Girls memorabilia in the world, and itвАЩs taking up residency at Manchester Central from the 24th August to the 5th September. With hundreds of iconic costume pieces from the Spice Girls heyday as well as many thousands of items of merchandise and memorabilia it is a fantastic trip down pop music history for any Spice Girls or music fan. spicegirls-exhibition.com/copy-of-tickets
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рЯНЈрЯНЧ Victoria Square, in Bolton's town centre, hosts the Bolton Food and Drink Festival's live cookery theatre where celebrity chef demos take place. With over 200 food and drink stalls in the speciality markets, including an arts and crafts fair, a festival bar complete with live music stage, beer and cider traders, street performers and a range of exciting children's activities. boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com
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рЯУљпЄП Following last year's sell out screenings, The Luna Cinema returns to Tatton for three nights of classic cinema under the stars! Friday is the 80s classic вАШThe GooniesвАЩ, Saturday will be the fantastic rom-com вАШPretty WomanвАЩ and Sunday has the hit musical of 2017 вАШThe Greatest ShowmanвАЩ. thelunacinema.com/tatton-park
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вЪљ This weekend Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur on Monday (27th) and kick-off is at 8:00pm. Wolverhampton Wanderers host Manchester City on Saturday (25th) and kick-off is at 12:30pm.
Have a great summer bank holiday weekend!
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We have a Winner!! рЯОЙрЯРЭ
The winner of our #Selfbee competition has been announced over on our Instagram.
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... Thank you to everyone that submitted their #Selfbee! If you havenвАЩt had the opportunity yet, thereвАЩs still a chance with the Bee in the City MCR bees sticking around Manchester until September!
Of course, weвАЩd love to see them!
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Whether youвАЩre visiting Manchester or just looking for something new to do around the city. We can help with our day trip excursions from Manchester to nearby locations.
See what we have on offer рЯПЩпЄПвЮ°пЄПрЯПЮпЄП goo.gl/vnqyKh

Liam Gallagher graces the stage once again today - Saturday 18th August.
The much loved Mancunian will be performing live at Emirates Old Trafford starting at 4:30pm рЯРЭрЯО§
Tickets are still available!

WEEKEND WHAT'S ON!
рЯО≠ Gulliver's adventures will be brought to lifein the Octagon's first ever outdoor park show. A cast of professional actors will be joined each performance by giant puppets, young performers, local choirs and community companies, an event not to be missed! goo.gl/jCb4kk
рЯЪЧ Around 2,000 classic cars will be on show at Tatton Park this weekend (18th-19th) at part of the Passion For Power Classic Motor Show. Located at Tatton Park, in Knutsford, this will be a... great day out for all the family! goo.gl/Lj7J8d
вЪљ This weekend Manchester City host Huddersfield Town on Sunday (19th) and kick-off is at 1:30pm. Brighton & Hove Albion host Manchester United on Sunday (19th) and kick-off is at 4pm.
рЯО≠ Theatre and shows:
рЯО§ Manchester Arena: вАШBritney SpearsвАЩ (18th ) рЯОґ Lancashire County Cricket Club: вАШLiam GallagherвАЩ (18th) рЯ¶Т Palace Theatre: вАШMadagascar The MusicalвАЩ (17th-18th) рЯС®вАНвЬИпЄП Opera House: вАШAn Officer & A Gentleman The MusicalвАЩ (17th-18th)
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Manchester is packed full of new and exciting things to see and do!
If you're finding yourself a little short on рЯТ∞рЯТ∞ but wanting to discover whatвАЩs out there, why not check out our perfect вАЩFree things to do in ManchesterвАЩ guide?
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вДє Open Day at The Lowry returns for 2018! They are once again opening their doors for a day of exploring, backstage tours, workshops, performances and fun for all ages! Certain events are prebookable now. https://www.thelowry.com/events/open-day- 2018
рЯОЙ Manchester Carnival has brought Caribbean culture to the forefront, annually for over 40 years, and is the North West's largest celebration of Caribbean music and carnival arts. A vibrant celebration of Caribbean music, dance..., theatre and costume, taking place at Alexandra Park. http://themanchestercarnival.com/
вЪљ Premier League football is back! This weekend Manchester United host Leicester City on Friday (10th) and kick-off is at 8pm. Arsenal host Manchester City on Sunday (12th) and kick-off is at 4pm.
Theatre and shows: рЯРґ Manchester Arena: вАШPAW Patrol Live!вАЩ (11th-12th) рЯФН Palace Theatre (held in The Bistro): вАШThe Great Gatsby: 1920s Party and Murder MysteryвАЩ (11th) рЯОґ Opera House: вАШ ABBA ManiaвАЩ (10th), вАШThe Magic of MotownвАЩ (11th)
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Tag us in your #Selfbee with a Bee in the City Bee before August 20th and follow Manchester Sightseeing on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for a chance to WIN a Bus, Walking or River Cruise tour!
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FriendsFest at Heaton вАШPerkвАЩ
вАЬThey were on a breakвАЭ but now itвАЩs back! Global award-winning, Comedy Central UK's Friendsfest returns this summer for a 12 week tour of the UK, and Manchester is one of the locations! This sort after tour puts you inside the famous sets of Friends! рЯРТ
There are still tickets for August available, but be quick as they are selling fast! ... friendsfest.co.uk/heaton-park-manchester< br> See more

WEEKEND WHAT'S ON!
рЯНє This Friday and Saturday sees the Gin and Rum Festival come to Manchester! Promoting British Gins and Rums alongside recognised worldwide brands is the foundation of these events, and a great way for people to taste a wide range of spirits by both UK and international distillers. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-gin-an d-rum-festival-manвА¶
рЯЪВ The East Lancs Railway are hosting their вАШDay Out With ThomasвАЩ family event on Saturday and Sunday. Book now for... your chance to join in this wonderful event. http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/вА¶/da y-out-with-thomas.asвА¶
рЯЫН If you love a good bargain, head down to Levy Market this Saturday where you will find stalls packed with food, crafts, and clothes as well as plenty of food and live music too. Why not take the opportunity to get a #SELFBEE with the вАШBee With No NameвАЩ that is located on the Village Green at Levenshulme too as part of Bee In The City? https://www.levymarket.com/saturday-4th-a ugust-levenshulmeвА¶/
Theatre and shows:
рЯРЊ Manchester Arena: вАШWalking With DinosaursвАЩ (3rd-4th)
рЯРЮ Lowry Theatre: вАШWhat The Ladybird HeardвАЩ (3rd-5th)
рЯОЙ Albert Hall: вАШBongoвАЩs BingoвАЩ (4th)
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Don't forget to take a #Selfbee with a Bee in the City Bee around Manchester for your chance to WIN one of our tours!
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Competition time! рЯРЭ
A Swarm of unique Bee Sculptures has descended upon Manchester and we want you to find them.
Take a photo of yourself with a Bee in the City Bee sculpture for a chance to win one of our tours.
... Tag Manchester Sightseeing in your вАШSELFBEEвАЩ on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and follow us to WIN! #selfbee
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WEEKEND WHAT'S ON!
рЯІЭвАНвЩАпЄП This weekend sees the return of Manchester Comic Con at Manchester Central. Get up close and personal with stars of both the big and small screens, alongside some fantastic exhibitors including Manga, Tokyo Toys and Cosplay Now! mcmcomiccon.com/manchester
рЯОЄ Festwich is also back вАУ the UKвАЩs biggest free tribute act festival returns to St MaryвАЩs Park in Prestwich. Now entering its 7th year, this festival has grown bigger and bigger attracting visitors fr...om all over the country. festwich.com
вЩ•пЄП Following the 5* Midsummer NightвАЩs Dream production in 2017, the award-winning theatre company, Feelgood Theatre Productions, returns to Heaton Park this weekend for the summer to stage ShakespeareвАЩs classic love story: Romeo and Juliet. jumblebee.co.uk/romeoandjuliet
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рЯХЇ Palace and Opera Theatre: вАШFame!вАЩ (27th-28th) рЯХµпЄПвАНвЩВпЄПOpera House: вАШSherlock Holmes вАУ The Final CurtainвАЩ (27th-28th) рЯОє The_Lowry Theatre: вАШDusty: The Dusty Springfield MusicalвАЩ (27th-28th)
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