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HEN DAY MANCHESTER

Searching for that unique gift, that one-off totally different outfit? Your search is over; you’ve arrived. Creativity and independence are the lifeblood of Manchester’s shopping scene…

So ladies are you ready to splash the cash and flex the plastic? Manchester's shopping district is probably one of the most diverse of any city centre and even better still, its kind to the feet as the vast majority of city centre shops are within walking distance of each other. If you’re a shopping centre queen, head to the Arndale centre where you hen weekend Manchester girls can browse the many stores including the UK’s largest Next. Just outside is the Millennium Quarter where you’ll find some really smart shops.

But how about taking the girls to Afflecks Palace in the Northern Quarter? This is a shopping experience with a difference, housed in a five story Victorian building, with over 50 independent stalls catering to a young alternative crowd; this is a great place if you fancy a little alternative fun with your shopping. Manchester hen parties will find strange costumes, lots of goths, punks, and teenagers, amongst your unique purchases.

Fancy a trip into Soho? Spend a little time on your hen weekend Manchester in the Northern Quarter where you’ll find a mishmash of stores that sell music, art, and clothing or you could hunt out the Crafts Centre in the old Smithfield Market Building, in The Northern Quarter. Two great places to wander seeking out bargains on those Manchester hen weekends.

We said Manchester was the shopping capital of the north and with upmarket shops like Harvey Nichols and Selfridges you can see why. If your hen party in Manchester fancy rubbing shoulders with Manchester's wealthy set, set a lunch date at Harvey Nichols restaurant and cocktail bar over looking Exchange Square. Or you may prefer an afternoon tea with old style class at The Midland Hotel or a new take on the same theme over at The Lowry Hotel. Either way your hen night Manchester won’t be stuck on places to refuel whilst partaking in the serious business of shopping!

But ladies for the true shopping indulgence and real full day’s fix, a visit to The Trafford Centre is a must. On your Manchester hen nights think about a trip to the Temple of Consumerism! The largest shopping centre of its kind to date in Europe, in fact Mancunians can buy everything in this area without venturing into the city or any other town centre. The Trafford Centre is a true shopping paradise, spectacular, luxurious and posh, both inside and out! Look out for the biggest chandelier in Europe, near the eating-places!


From soap stars to premiership footballers King Street is a great place for all those chic treats. Splash the cash at the queen of quirkiness, Vivienne Westwood or press the plastic at cutting edge cool, DKNY. If you want to see what the many media types are buying at the moment this is the place to take your hen party Manchester.

Enough of the shopping and want to swap the couture for culture? What about taking in one of Manchester’s landmark galleries and museums like Daniel Libeskind’s Imperial War Museum North or the Museum of Science and Industry. Your hen weekend Manchester can become art critics at the Manchester Art Gallery where you get the chance to view fantastic permanent and touring exhibitions.

Does your hen party Manchester fancy a trip to the theatre? Well you’ll be spoilt for choice in this city as it boasts a staggering nine theatres in and around the city centre. You may even catch your favourite band at The MEN Arena, which is the largest of its kind in Europe.

When it comes to sport, Manchester knows how to deliver. So ladies whether it’s a flutter at the races, a match at Old Trafford, a trip to see the cycling at the Velodrome or even a visit to the dogs, your hen weekend in Manchester can take its pick and join the thrill and excitement of a city that delivers world-class sporting events.

Now the Printworks is a definite must visit on your hen weekend Manchester’s itinerary. Whether you want to be pampered at the health complex, catch a movie at the 20 screen cinema development or just visit one of cafés, bars and restaurants of various ethnic cuisines, a visit to the Printworks won’t leave you disappointed. For many years this building was the headquarters for printing national newspapers, and latterly housing the ill-fated Maxwell newspaper group but today it has been refurbished as Europe's first urban leisure and entertainments complex.