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.

It’s the time of year when the stress sets in for any final year university students. With exams and dissertation deadlines looming, you may think of little else apart from university work. However, I’m sure you will have spared a thought for the celebration you’re set to enjoy on your graduation day. This will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable days of your life where you can share the celebrations of your journey through university with both your friends and family.
There are four universities in Liverpool, meaning that the city has one of the largest student populations in the country. The University of Liverpool will be commencing their graduation days from 16th May- 20th July 2012, John Moores University will run their graduation ceremonies from 9th-18th July 2012, Hope University’s will run from 11th-19th July 2012 and Edge Hill University will host their graduations from 16th-20th July 2012.
With all the stress of upcoming exams and deadlines, you may not have had chance to think about the arrangements you will have to make for family members coming to celebrate the special day with you. So why not let Serviced City Pads make it easier for you? We have a large range of Liverpool holiday apartments that will cater for your family’s needs. Most of our apartments feature kitchens and en suite bathrooms meaning that all the comfort of home is teamed with the luxurious facilities of a hotel. Liverpool serviced apartments are the perfect option for family members who will be coming to your graduation ceremony. We understand that you may be under a lot of stress at the moment, so we’ve made finding and booking apartments really simple. You can browse our webpage for our serviced apartments in Liverpool, or you can call 0844 335 8866 and talk to a member of our reservations team for more information!

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!

It’s coming up to summer and plans for the best way to spend summer 2012 will be consuming the minds of many. If you’re stuck for what to do, look no further than The Lovebox Weekender 2012! London’s Victoria Park will be hosting this musical extravaganza this July! This really is a chance not to miss as tickets are priced from only £29, so you can make the most of getting into the festival spirit without breaking your bank balance.
The festival claims to celebrate idealism, a concept Glastonbury and Woodstock were based upon. Lovebox will celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer and has grown a huge following that places it firmly in the running for best music festival in London. The festival will run this year from 15th-17th June and will have artists performing across ten stages! You’d be bonkers to miss this opportunity to see stars such as Grace Jones, Crystal Castles and the man himself Mr. Bobby Womack!!! All will be rocking their stuff in amongst the Lovebox Weekender’s wild festival features which include cabarets, bingo halls and gay discos! This is undoubtedly one of the best options for a weekend of summer fun in London. Tickets are on sale now and are available through the web.
If you fancy getting your groove on at the Lovebox Weekender, but don’t fancy camping, a serviced apartment from Serviced City Pads might be just the thing for you! We have London holiday apartments available all over the city. This will offer you the comfort and privacy of home, whilst also giving you the extravagance of a hotel. The typical apartment has the usual bedroom(s) and bathroom(s) but also has a kitchen and a living and dining area. The perfect place to spend the night after dancing your socks off at the Lovebox Weekender! Feel free to browse Serviced City Pads website to check London serviced apartments that are available. You can also ring a member of our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 for more information.

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.

As the summer is almost upon us, you may be thinking of plans to make the most of the summer vibe and good weather. Live Nation are set to hold another boom blasting Wireless Festival this summer. With the scenic Hyde Park as its setting, the festival gives attendees the feel of the outdoors whilst being set inside the country’s capital. Being inside London means that people can travel easily to the festival as transport links from all over the country are excellent and easy to follow. It also serves as a great chance to coincide a summer getaway to London with a top notch music festival. Everyone who goes to Wireless has only good things to say about their experiences, it’s a chance you really shouldn’t miss out on!
The festival hosts only the best names in music, meaning that you get the chance to see your favourites live. This year ticket holders will get the chance to see names such as Drake, Rihanna and Deadmau5. There are further names to be announced, so keep your eyes peeled for more details! Tickets are available for booking online. They’re not on sale yet, but you can register for pre-sale now. The festival will take place from 6th-8th July 2012.
If you fancy going to Wireless Festival, but don’t like the idea of camping, London holiday apartments can offer you the comfort of rest and privacy that would be welcome by any festival goer. We have London serviced apartments available near to Hyde Park, as well as other areas of the city. To browse Serviced City Pads’ collection, check the London page of our website. If you’d prefer to talk to a member of our reservations team, feel free to give us a call on 0844 335 8866 for more information. You can also send us an enquiry through the website.

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.

Liverpool brings in many a tourist each and every day. Culture is alive in the famous city; with famous architecture, a history of musical prowess and theatrical performances aplenty, visitors will certainly be spoilt for choice of the sights to see. The docklands at Liverpool are one of the city’s most beautiful and famous features. The area is rich with maritime history and there are many museums dedicated to the history of the water, there are also many restaurants and bars to visit. The city also boasts a record for the most museums in the UK, outside of London. With so much to offer, you’ll need to take your time in navigating your way around the city to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
However, you may feel you’d like to experience the city in a way that allows you to explore the sights of Liverpool differently. The city can be busy and manoeuvring your way around can be a hassle, but the Yellow Duckmarine boat and coach tour allows you to experience the city easily in one of the most fun and informative ways possible.
The Yellow Duckmarine combines the land with the water, and gives you the opportunity to see both sides of the city. The docklands at Liverpool are rich with history and having a tour of the water is something you won’t regret. The hour long tour begins at 10am every day and takes you through the city and then splashes into the water at the docks for an experience that’s a bit different! This is certainly something worth doing in Liverpool, as you’ll never forget it.
If you’re planning on visiting Liverpool why not book one of our Liverpool serviced apartments to stay in? We have stunning apartments located in the city centre which include great facilities. To make your stay in Liverpool all the more enjoyable, book a Liverpool holiday apartment today. For more information call us on 0844 335 8866 to speak to a member of our reservations team. Alternatively you can submit your enquiry through the Serviced City Pads website.

Are you a dance teacher or performer? Do you love the atmosphere of big dance events? If so, you may know about London’s huge festival The Big Dance! This is the world’s biggest dance initiative which has huge influence on dance communities all over the world. Over two million people have taken part in the event since it first began in 2006, making this an event that’s too big to miss. Whatever type of dance you’re into, London’s The Big Dance 2012 will have something for you! From Street Dance to Ballet, groups representing all categories and sub-categories of dance will be taking part in the festival. Five of London’s biggest and leading dance organisations are the pushing forces behind the event, namely: East London Dance, English National Ballet, Greenwich Dance, Sadler’s Wells and Siobhan Davis Dance. Therefore you can have faith that the event will be well put together and will run smoothly for what promises to be a spectacular showcase. The Big Dance 2012 will run for nine days from 7th-15th July 2012 and will have dance events taking place in unconventional sites like libraries, stations, museums and bridges.
One of the biggest events to take place under the umbrella of the Big Dance 2012 festival is Wayne McGregor’s Big Dance in Trafalgar Sqaure. This will feature a massive 2000 dancers, and is surely an unmissable event for any dance fanatic.
This year, The Big Dance takes place as part of the London 2012 Festival which is the celebration of London’s role as host for the 2012 Olympic Games. This means that the Big Dance 2012 will be bigger and better than ever as it is a part of a wider initiative demonstrating that culture is alive and kicking in the British capital city.
If this takes your fancy and you plan to make the trip to London, you’ll be in need of accommodation. Big groups may be looking for London serviced apartments to suit their needs of privacy and appropriate facilities. Why not book with us today as we have London holiday apartments in the city centre so you can make an easy trip to any of the events taking place at Big Dance 2012. To find out more you can send us an enquiry through the Serviced City Pads website or call us on 0844 335 8866.

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.