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Mossland, Irlam, Manchester. The moss here is mostly reclaimed as farmland. It shows a drainage ditch typical of this type of land. The picture was taken from the minor road that just enters the NE corner of the square (SJ 709 939) and shows the view to the SW, where the plantation of New Moss Wood has been created. This being part of the Red Rose Forest project (see www.redroseforest.co.uk for info.)
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Mossland, Irlam, Manchester. The moss here is mostly reclaimed as farmland. It shows a drainage ditch typical of this type of land. The picture was taken from the minor road that just enters the NE corner of the square (SJ 709 939) and shows the view to the SW, where the plantation of New Moss Wood has been created. This being part of the Red Rose Forest project (see www.redroseforest.co.uk for info.)
Photo by Keith Williamson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Old River During the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal several sections of the River Irwell (which was canalised between Manchester and the point where it joined the Mersey near here)remained after its course was straightened. This is a picture of one of these sections, known locally as The Old River. Taken on a cold January day with ice on the surface.
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Woods. Woodland close to the Old River, Irlam. The Old River is a remnant of a bend of the River Irwell which was left after canalisation of the river to make the Manchester Ship Canal. See 442753
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Oilseed Rape Recently flowered oilseed rape (Brassica napus, subsp. oleifera) on Irlam Moss. The concrete structure forms the mouth of a culvert accepting drainage water from the ditch on the left.
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Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
$99 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
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Clean, quiet, food ok and friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
$97 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
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Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

4 out of 5
Blackfriars Street Manchester England
$136 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (589 reviews)
Everything about this hotel is beautiful including the location.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,037 reviews)
The room was very clean and comfortable, and the shower and bathroom facilities were exceptional. The only minor negative was that I could hear the building's air-con/heating system all night which was very loud. I did not mention it as I was only staying for one night

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,246 reviews)
Attentive friendly staff (a very big plus point - particulatly Keiron), lovely building and a nice big room that was clean (not perfect but very much acceptable) and had excellent facilities. Overall a good value for money stay and we would stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

4 out of 5
8B Gateway House Manchester England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,077 reviews)
Efficient, friendly check in. Free upgrade which was great! The apartment was huge, spotlessly clean with 2 very large & comfortable beds. Would definitely book again if coming to Manchester.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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