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10 Hours in Manchester – What to do Jun 08

Manchester is the home of many attractions and amenities and some may also say the home of a successful football club.

Manchester also has a large airport where flights depart for almost anywhere in the world. If you are flying out from Manchester airport then why not spend the day admiring some of the local attractions and taking in some of the spectacular sights.

Look for Manchester airport parking and leave your car there while you look around the city. This is one of the great aspects of airport parking; you can leave it there, knowing it is secure while you enjoy yourself in the town or whilst on holiday.

A great place to start would be to have breakfast or brunch, depending on what time of day it is. One of the most recommended places to eat is Bar 38. This is a glass building that has several restaurants and bars within its angular walls. It is extremely modern, but also minimalist.

If you love to shop, then you will not be disappointed with the various shopping complexes, such as the Trafford Centre, the Arndale Centre, the regional markets and the city centre.

Is shopping is not your favourite past time and you would rather watch a show, then Manchester can offer you some great places of entertainment, such as the Palace Theatre, the Lowry Theatre and the Apollo.

No matter what you plan to do in Manchester, whether it is dining, drinking, shopping or watching a show, you can sit back and relax and enjoy the experience, knowing that your car is completely safe in Manchester airport parking.

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10 hours in London – What to do Jun 08

So you have arrived for a short stay in the city of London and naturally you want to make the most of your time. London is a city bustling with arts, culture, activities, landmarks and much, much more. Plan your time carefully, and you could have a fantastic experience.

If you are arriving into Heathrow, the first thing to remember is that the tube will take you straight into central London in less than an hour, so instead of facing the London traffic, leave your car at a Heathrow Parking facility and jump on the Piccadilly Line. Make sure to buy a travelcard, which will give you unlimited access to London transport all day.

Get off the tube at Piccadilly Circus as it is only a short walk down to Trafalgar Square, where you can see the famous fountains and National Portrait Gallery. Then take a short walk to Embankment where you can jump on a tube across the river to Waterloo. Here you can enjoy a stroll along the Southbank, where you will find the National Theatre, the Tate modern, and plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy.

You can’t visit London without seeing Buckingham Palace, so take a short tube journey to St James Park to see the Queen. Then finish off your trip by heading north to Oxford Circus, famously renowned for its fantastic shopping.

Take a quick stroll through Soho, and head to Leicester square, where you might catch a film premiere, before heading back to your airport parking at Heathrow.

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