Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stay in a museum, a library or a heritage site after dark? Well, you have the opportunity to experience such madness at the Museums at Night festival in Manchester this May.
The John Ryland’s Library in Manchester will be hosting a Doctor Who themed night as part of the city event. If you attend, you will get the chance to watch two Doctor Who episodes in the library as well as taking a torch lit tour of the library and solving a tardis related mystery. The night is sure to be eerie and magical, as you can even sleep in the library’s reading room over night! A prize will be given to the best dressed fan who bases their costume on their favourite Doctor Who character, so it’s worth thinking of an inventive suit for fancy dress.
Even if you’re not too into Doctor Who, this is an opportunity that should not be missed! Plenty of other events are being held in Manchester as part of the festival. The Manchester Museum is allowing visitors to experience the secret gardens of the museum whilst also enjoying a glass of pimms.
Museums at Night 2012 will take place this weekend from 18th-20th May 2012 and is just one of many great events taking place in Manchester throughout the summer. If you will be travelling to Manchester this year, Serviced City Pads have great Manchester serviced apartments to suit all your needs. You’ll experience the comfort of home whilst enjoying the luxury of a hotel- the best of both worlds. Feel free to browse our website for all available Manchester holiday apartments for the relevant dates. The website is easy to use and you can see detailed descriptions of each apartment. You can also give us a call on 0844 335 8866 and speak to one of our friendly reservations team members, who will be more than happy to help you.

Do you fancy visiting Manchester, but want to do something in the city that’s connected to your interests? There’s always something interesting happening in Manchester. If you’re a beer drinker, don’t miss the chance to experience what Oldham Beer Festival has to offer! The festival takes place annually (unfortunately you have just missed the most recent one that took place at the end of April). With the best cask ales around, you’ll want to try and buy the beer-delights the festival boasts.
The Oldham Beer Festival is a charity even that’s part of the Oldham Mayoral Appeal. So when buying a ticket you’ll feel happy to be helping a good cause whilst also having a lot of fun. Every year the beer festival features the best continental cask ales as well as local brews. This year, even the fantastic Saddleworth micro-brewers made an appearance. So if you know your beers, and want to taste the best of what’s on offer get down to the Oldham Beer Festival next time around and experience it for yourself!
Oldham is a town located in Greater Manchester and is a short distance from the main city, so if you’re planning a Manchester visit, this might be a good break from the hustle and bustle of the main city. If you’re on a business trip this could even serve as a welcome get away from work you’ve had to focus on in Manchester. In fact, it’s a perfect event for those who have commitments in the week as the Oldham Beer Festival takes place on a weekend. If you missed out on this year’s festivities, never fear because the festival will return in 2013.
If you’re planning a trip to Manchester and Oldham, you’ll need to think about accommodation. Why not stay in one of our Manchester serviced apartments where the comfort of home meets the glamour of a hotel. You’ll get complete privacy in one of our Manchester holiday apartments as well as excellent facilities, comfort and snazzy decor. Feel free to browse our website for holiday apartments we have on offer, or if you’d prefer to talk to someone about your stay call us on 0844 335 8866 and have a chat to a member of our reservations team.

With summer on its way, everyone is thinking of ideas to make the most of that summer feeling. Whilst the weather in Manchester cannot always promise to be scorching, the various summer events that the city is host to maintain the summer vibe even if the rain is pouring!
You may feel like you’ve seen enough talk of the huge music festivals and summer breaks to Ibiza that seem to be overdone by young people today. Diggle Blues Festival in Manchester offers something a little more low-key where you can get an intimate feel for the musical acts playing. The music on offer is just the thing for a summer day or evening, just what you need to put an extra summer spring in your step! This year the festival will run from 15th July – 17th July and is situated in the idyllic Saddleworth Village of Diggle. The live music set-up is perfect with a half an hour gap between acts meaning that you can walk between venues so you don’t have to miss a thing! You’ll always find a friendly atmosphere at the Diggle Blues Festival meaning that it’s an event to bring all the family to!
If you’re thinking of planning a summer break to Manchester to listen to some blues tunes this summer, you’ll need to think about accommodation. Why not get in contact with Serviced City Pads and browse our extensive range of Manchester serviced apartments? All our Manchester holiday apartments have excellent facilities and there are many available in Manchester city centre. For more information you can look through our listings on our website, or call one of our reservations team on 0844 335 8866.

Manchester night life is a force to be reckoned with on the club scene. Sankey’s is one of the city’s best known clubs, notorious for its wealth of talented DJs dropping beats like there’s no tomorrow. The club lays claim to appearances from Jaguar Skills, 2ManyDJs and other famous DJing acts.
The club underwent renovation in 2009, including the addition of a Sankeys beach area which is constructed with 50 tonnes of Bahamas sand. The club, looking better than ever, still guarantees appearances from the best musical stars and always has a great vibe.
Interestingly, Sankeys also offers a bus service which takes you right to the doors of the club. The Sankeys disco bus is a revolutionary ride, taking the clubbing experience to a completely new level. The bus makes pick ups from the university area Fallowfield, Oxford Road and then drives to Ancoats where Sankeys is located. The bus also makes pickups from Deansgate Locks on Fridays and Saturdays. On Thursdays you can catch the bus at 10pm, 11pm and 12pm and on Fridays and Saturdays the buses run at 11pm, 12pm and 1pm. Get the Sankeys disco bus and have a night out in Manchester that you’ll never forget!
If you’re planning on making a visit to Sankeys, Manchester, you’ll be thinking about accommodation. Book one of our splendid Manchester serviced apartments today to ensure you have a trip to Manchester that you’ll never forget! We have apartments located in the city centre making it easy to get aboard the Sankeys disco bus and easy to get around the city centre. Most of our apartments include kitchens and all have luxurious decor and excellent facilities. Book one of our Manchester holiday apartments today and enjoy the comforts of home with the magnificence of a hotel. You can browse our Manchester serviced apartments on our website, or if you’d prefer to talk to one of our colleagues then give us a call on 0844 335 8866.

The club scene can be pretty samey these days, where chart music is played constantly and your eyes are squinted because of the flashing lights you see in every other club. Manchester, however, has more to offer than the standard club scene of any other city. Band on the Wall is located in Manchester’s indie district- the Northern Quarter. The bohemian feel to the entire area is something that brings in the crowds because it offers something a little different.
The club is rich with a history of appearances from many musical stars. The Buzzcocks and Joy Division played their first gigs at this splendid venue in the 1970s, making Band on the Wall the centre of the city’s punk scene. Other artists to have played since include Simply Red and Bjork. Band on the Wall is a pioneering venue that holds promoting original music at the top of its agenda.
The club has recently been renovated with a state of the art decor and facilities to make sure your trip to Band on the Wall is everything you expected it to be.
If you’re thinking of making a trip to Manchester to experience a different vibe at night, you’ll need to think of places to stay. Trust Serviced City Pads to point you in the right direction for great Manchester apartment hotels. You can browse our extensive range of Manchester serviced apartments through our website, or if you’d prefer to speak to a member of our reservations team you can get in contact with us on 0844 335 8866. Serviced apartments can offer much more space and comfort than a hotel room, with the typical serviced apartment having a kitchen and a living and dining area. Stay in a serviced apartment for your very own home away from home!

Are you currently a third year student? If so, you’ll probably be thinking of life after your dreaded summer exams. Whilst job searching or preparations for further involvement in higher education are sure to be on your agenda, you may be thinking about the nearer future – graduation day.
In case you hadn’t already marked the dates in your diary, the University of Manchester will be holding their graduation ceremonies from 9th-20th July 2012 and Manchester Metropolitan University will be holding theirs from 11th-17th July 2012. This will be one of the most memorable days of your life where you will celebrate your academic achievements with your family, friends and the entire university community. You will undoubtedly want to show your parents and family the sights of Manchester, the city that has been the home of your university life for at least the last three years. This will be a wonderful opportunity for your family to get a glimpse into the life you lead at university in Manchester, and will also be a chance to reminisce about what it was like to be a student in the city.
To make sure everything goes without a hitch, you’ll want to make sure your parents have somewhere great to stay. Whilst student accommodation might service your needs whilst you’re surviving on a student loan, this is probably not the most suitable place for your parents to stay. Why not book one of our Manchester serviced apartments with Serviced City Pads today? Our apartments are strategically located in the city centre, making travelling easy. Our apartments have great facilities and guarantee the benefit of complete privacy. Most apartments include a kitchen, living area and dining area and all are great places to stay. If you want to have all the arrangements for graduation in place well before the big day, you can look up the availability of our Manchester holiday apartments on our website, or call us on 0844 335 8866 and have a chat with a member of our reservations team.

Manchester is proudly part of the Olympic extravaganza that will take the country by storm this summer. Although the Olympics 2012 is of course based in London, Manchester is lucky enough to host some games that will be part of the Olympic football tournament later this year.
Football will feature heavily in The Olympic Games 2012 as medals will be up for grabs for both men’s and women’s teams. Football fans who enjoy international tournaments will get to experience the same atmosphere and excitement as many matches are set to take place- at first group games, and then a knockout round. This will be a wonderful opportunity for football lovers to see the world’s best players battling it out for a medal and the pride of their countries.
Manchester will hold nine of the football games for the Olympic Games 2012 including both men’s and women’s games. The city will certainly be home to some sporting moments not to be missed this summer! The football games will be held at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester giving the home of world renowned Manchester United, a new dynamic.
If you have tickets to see an Olympic football match this summer, you’ll want to make sure your trip to Manchester is one to remember. Accommodation can be hard to find for such a busy event, so why not book one of our Manchester serviced apartments and avoid disappointment? Our Manchester holiday apartments boast excellent facilities and plenty more space than the typical hotel room. Feel free to browse our website for all our available Manchester apartments, or call 0844 335 8866 and talk to a member of our reservations team.

When you visit Manchester, do you ever feel like getting a really local feel to your clubbing experience? If so, why not visit 5th Avenue Nightclub which claims to be the number one indie experience!
Every Wednesday night, 5th Avenue puts on a bargain at Fusion, Manchester’s favourite price-slashing clubnight. Here you can get your hands on a jaegerbomb for just 80p, and that ground breaking deal goes on all night long! Every Thursday, 5th Avenue is host to its flagship indie night “Back by Demand.” You can catch some drinks deals here as well; bottles are £1 all night and shots are just 50p! A Thursday night in “5th Ave” is a standard clubbing experience for all those living in Manchester; get a real feel for night life in Manchester and get yourself down there! With all the drinks deals that are being promoted, you don’t have a reason not to.
If you’re having a break in Manchester and get the chance to visit Manchester’s club scene, you must go to 5th Avenue. But if you’re planning on making such a visit, you’ll need to think about somewhere to stay. Being close to the centre is always a big plus, so why not consider one of our Manchester holiday apartments for a weekend or week-long break? Manchester serviced apartments are a great alternative to the usual hotel option. You can trust us to give you a fantastic range of facilities, a comfortable place to sleep and privacy in one of our Manchester serviced apartments. You can see the range of options we have in the city centre by visiting the Serviced City Pads website. To find out the best options available for your dates, you can send us an enquiry through the website or call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866.

If you’re looking for a night on the town where you hear the gems of indie rock music, look no further than 42nd Street Manchester. Located on Bottle Street in Manchester city centre, 42nd Street (or 42s as it is commonly called by frequent visitors) is a clubbing hotspot for those with a trendy style! Doors open at 10.30pm and close at 3am.
42nd Street’s most popular night of the week is a Thursday. The drinks offers and free entry before 11pm attracts clubbers from all over the city; it’s something you won’t want to miss out on! Playing old classics, including anthems from The Smiths and The Stone Roses, 42nd Street brings past indie jams to the youth of today. The club’s playlist of course includes the best hits from today’s indie chart. Your feet will be tapping and you’ll be free to raise the air guitar along to this eclectic music collection.
If you fancy tripping down to the funky sector of Manchester’s clubbing scene, 42s is where it’s at. It’s a great way to get a feel for night life in Manchester; quite simply it’s a Manchester must-do.
Partying the night away will leave you tired and needing quiet and privacy. Instead of spending your bank balance on a stay in a hotel, why not book one of our Manchester holiday apartments? In one of these fantastic Manchester aparthotels you’ll be able to relax and rest before you take to the town again for another night of fun and frolics. You’ll have access to excellent facilities, you’ll be a stone’s throw away from all the main attractions of the city and we guarantee this will be the finishing touch to your stay in Manchester. To find out what options are available for your visit, give our reservations team a call on 0844 335 8866. You can also send your enquiry to us via the Serviced City Pads website.

Are you looking for a night out in a vibrant city, but want a bit of a twist? Visit Manchester’s The Birdcage and you will not be disappointed. You will find the club in the centre of Manchester, across from the Printworks.
The Vegas style shows The Birdcage put on give the club an air of fantastical mystery that it’s hard to find anywhere else. Drag queens, male dancers and show girls are all mainstays at The Birdcage, giving the club vibe a different twist from your average night out in town. To keep club-goers on their toes, every half an hour the fast paced shows at The Birdcage change- the entertainment is never ending and the fun never stops!
Comedy style drag and showgirl cabarets are put on stage every Friday and Saturday night, giving any visitor to Manchester the chance to put a little sparkle into their trip. On a Wednesday night The Birdcage is home to Manchester’s favourite student night, REHAB. When the music gets going and you take advantage of the bargain priced drinks on sale, you’ll realise why this is one of Manchester’s most visited student hangouts. Even The Dreamboys from London’s West End are set to return to The Birdcage on 27th May, making The Birdcage one of the greatest venues for ladies’ night!
The Birdcage is a Manchester must-do! Get down there and you’ll have a night you’ll never forget! However, if you’re planning on dancing the night (and early morning) away you’ll need somewhere to rest those tired feet. However, instead of staying in a hotel again, why not try a Manchester apartment hotel? To avoid all the hassle of finding appropriate hotels to stay in, book a Manchester holiday apartment with Serviced City Pads! Take a look at the Manchester apartment options by looking at the Manchester page on the Serviced City Pads website. We have a range of great Manchester aparthotels that will make your stay in Manchester one to remember. If you want to find the right apartment for you, then just call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866, or send us your enquiry through the website.