Leigh

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Leigh
Leigh
Photograph of Hall House Bridge crossing the Bridgewater Canal at Leigh, Greater Manchester, England
Panoramic photograph of Leigh Sports' Village (before it existed). This photo shows the fields being ploughed up by the heavy machinery. The area has been sectioned off and the work is well under-way.
Pennington Flash .Leigh. NW England. Pennington Flash Country Park is a 200 hectares (494 acres) country park located between Lowton and Pennington, Leigh in Greater Manchester, England. The flash is a 70 hectares (173 acres) lake created at the turn of the 20th century by coal mining subsidence, mainly from Bickershaw Colliery, and flooding.[1] Now an extensive nature reserve with several bird hides and a network of tracks and footpaths, Pennington Flash Country Park is nationally renowned for its birdlife and is a classic example of natural regeneration. A variety of well-maintained paths cater for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Ideal for disabled persons, the Flash's hides have ramps for wheelchair access. One of the premier birdwatching sites in North West England, over 230 bird species have been recorded on site including: Black-faced Bunting, Nightingale, Marsh Harrier, Spoonbill and Leach's Storm-petrel. Additionally, a wide variety of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies can be spotted in the area. Facilities include a small information centre, a nine-hole municipal golf course, a pay and display car park, a children’s play area, picnic and recreation areas, bird watching facilities, fishing on certain shores, sailing, windsurfing and rowing through Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club, a mobile café and toilets

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TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
$95 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$114 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,743 reviews)
We had a very early morningvreturn flight and the hotel was perfect for our requirements. Coffee machine in the room,nice large bath towels and the price was very reasonable. We have stayed before and will do again. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
a&o Manchester City Centre

a&o Manchester City Centre

3 out of 5
21 Dickinson Street Manchester England
$47 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$59 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
Seriously the room felt like a motor home. The tv casting did not work. And for christ sake a kettle is a must! Twice i stayed... Twice no kettle

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

a&o Manchester City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
$137 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$165 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,982 reviews)
The hotel was clean and modern. The water in our bathroom sink took forever to go down. The temperature in the room was very warm and the air con or some kind of generator was making a noise until it cut off about 11pm. We were only staying for 1 night and checking out early for a flight so didn’t ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,090 reviews)
Lovely hotel in a historic building full of character. The check-in was easy with the code to enter the building and room but I did feel like the security was compromised as the side door was open all the time so you could freely enter the hotel without a code or question from staff. TV signal/wifi ...

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Native Manchester
Citadines City Centre Liverpool

Citadines City Centre Liverpool

4 out of 5
72 Church Street Liverpool England
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,165 reviews)
Excellent location

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Citadines City Centre Liverpool
Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,290 reviews)
Cool place. Good location . The rooms were incredible value. Huge with kitchenette and washing machine, fridge freezer, cooker, microwave so you can save on eating out.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Whitworth Locke
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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