Manchester for sporting thrills
For sports fans, Manchester is synonymous with United and City. Or perhaps Lancashire Cricket Club and the other Old Trafford. But what if you’re looking a more active sporting experience? More active, that is, than singing at the top of your voice for two hours. Or even munching prawn sandwiches! Well, Manchester still has plenty to offer.
There are all the gyms and other facilities you would expect in a big city. A vibrant five-a-side football scene. And clubs for running and just about every other activity. Visiting enthusiasts will find kindred spirits whatever their sport of choice. But there is also a wealth of options for families. Including a range of quirky and unusual activities.
Do something different
Skiing and snowboarding, for example. Manchester might not be famed for its warm and sunny climate. But it’s not exactly the Alps either. Never fear: Chill Factore offers indoor winter sports. Seasoned skiers can do their thing. And absolute beginners are coached to master the basics in a day.
And if indoor skiing isn’t original enough, how about indoor skydiving? At iFLY, they’ll get you kitted up before a blast of air launches you off your feet. And you can experience a thrilling simulation of what it feels like to tumble through the clouds.
After that, indoor climbing might seem pretty routine. But Summit Up is a state-of-the-art facility. It has a wide variety of climbing walls. Over 100 routes spread across 47 rope lines. There are also two official speed walls with timers and a unique two-tier floating boulder. If that sounds tough, they also cater to beginners, including small children. And there are accessible climbs for disabled people too.
Meanwhile, THE CUBE is an interactive activity venue based on the TV game show of the same name. You can test your physical and mental prowess in a variety of games. You can even make an evening of it with good food and drink on site. The same goes for Whistle Punks, Manchester’s very own axe-throwing venue! Not one for the kids, though.
More conventional kid-friendly fun is available at Zip World, with a variety of treetop treks and nets. Or at Go Ape, just a short drive from Manchester in Rivington. You can enjoy fantastic views at what’s been called Manchester’s mini lake district.
Relax and stay
Most of these activities provide fun days out for the whole family. And everyone can either take part or sit and relax while watching other family members. And, of course, after your exertions you can enjoy an evening in Manchester itself. There’s no end of options when it comes to eating out for all the family. Alternatively, you could retreat to your Manchester home from home and enjoy an evening in. Guestz manage a range of one and two bedroom properties across the city. So, give us a call and we’ll see what we can do. In no time at all, you’ll be enjoying all the thrills Manchester has to offer.