Christmas in Manchester

We are celebrating Christmas early with a weekend in Manchester staying at city centre venue.
Friday: Arrivals and check-in from 3:00pm. We plan a 2-mile walk along River Irwell to Town Hall and Christmas Market. Then dinner followed by traditional Christmas quiz and the slightly different Secret Santa.
Saturday: 8-mile circular cultural walk around the city. Manchester is a city that has rocked the world, producing some of the most iconic bands in music history. From The Smiths to Oasis, Joy Division to The Stone Roses, and even modern giants like The 1975, its influence is undeniable. We will explore the heart of this legendary music scene, where you can "hang the DJ" and celebrate the city's rich musical history. We will visit key sites from musicians like The Smiths, Oasis, New Order, Joy Division, and more. Starting in the Northern Quarter, a vibrant area known for its street art, indie boutiques, and music venues, you'll feel the pulse of the city's creative spirit. Pass by the site of the legendary Hacienda nightclub, once the "house of fun" for the post-punk and acid house movements. We will also visit the Free Trade Hall, where Bob Dylan famously told the world "It's all over now, baby blue" as he went electric in 1966. But more than just a city of music, with its rich industrial past, iconic architecture and vibrant arts scene, Manchester is a city that begs to be explored step by step. It's the only way to truly connect with the place. In memory of the industrial revolution, we will visit the site of the Peterloo Massacre, where on 16 August 1819, around 60,000 peaceful demonstrators gathered in St Peter's Field, Manchester to hear pro-democracy speakers discuss the need for parliamentary reform. They were charged by armed cavalry. We will also pass by the magnificent Manchester art gallery and Manchester Museum, the Free Trade Hall and site of the fantastic 80s disco Royale where "Hit man and her" was filmed. On Deansgate, one of the oldest roads in Manchester, stretching back to Roman times, we will visit the John Rylands Library, which is one of the finest examples of neo-Gothic architecture in Europe and is indisputably one of the great libraries of the world. Passing through the labyrinth of canals which helped build the industrial north, we will mosey through the infamous Gay Village, to see locations where "Queer as Folk" was filmed. We will be back in time for the famous Christmas markets, held all over town and full of Christmas promise. Walk in the footsteps of legends, "roll with it" and immerse yourself in Manchester. Maybe we'll even spot some footballers.
Sunday: Opportunity to book Coronation Street tour, take the tram to visit the Lowry Museum in Salford, or Old Trafford. Option to visit town centre for some of the world's best shopping.

Cost of the weekend is just £10 deposit which covers for group membership. Then balance, £100, to be paid for event. Includes 2 nights stay at hostel. Plus guided walks each day,and tea & coffee for the stay..
Group membership is for 1 year and ALL walks are then free. To book please rsvp & mail meetup@hawog.org.uk for payment link. Any questions mail meetup@hawog.org.uk ,& please do NOT add comments.