For the traveler in search of culture, history, modern-day luxury, and much more, Manchester is one of England’s leading calling cards. Arriving on a private jet, guests are whisked into a city where Victorian grandeur and modern style meet. Renowned for its vibrant arts, music history, and some of the UK’s best eating and shopping, Manchester offers a well-curated experience for those who enjoy all things good in life. Whether it’s old-world architecture or customized experiences, the city has the itinerary to match.
Luxury vacancies start in the center of the city, the iconic Midland Hotel and trendy boutique digs like Hotel Gotham beckoning with five-star stays. Art lovers can make private appointments at the Whitworth or Manchester Art Gallery—the latter housing great collections of British and international works. For a full cultural experience, tickets to a show at the Royal Exchange Theatre or a behind-the-scenes tour to discover the world-class acoustics of The Bridgewater Hall add some northern sparkle to this gem.
The restaurant renaissance in Manchester is no less impressive. The celebrity-chef kitchens and Michelin-starred dining rooms of places like Mana offer tasting menus that stand up to those in London or Paris. Diners with a discerning palate for top-shelf spirits and fine wine can find them wherever cocktails are set, discreetly, behind thick doors in speakeasies and swanky bars with private rooms and bespoke mixology. For the shoppers, there are the designer boutiques of King Street, the luxury goods stores of Selfridges Exchange Square, or the VIP services of the Trafford Centre.
For the true sports fans, watching Manchester United or Manchester City in style is a must-do. At both Manchester United and Manchester City stadiums, there are private suites and luxury hospitality packages available. For a more sedate yet extraordinary experience, private helicopter tours over the city and its surrounds (including the nearby Peak District) offer breathtaking landscapes of both manmade and natural wonder.
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Experiences in Manchester
Old Trafford Stadium Tour
Explore the hallowed ground of one of the world’s most famous football clubs with a behind-the-scenes, private, VIP tour of Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. Visitors can take the players’ tunnel, sit in the manager’s dugout, and even take a tour of the coveted Trophy Room with a personal guide.
Dining at Mana Restaurant
Have a fabulous evening meal at Manchester’s first-ever Michelin-starred restaurant, Mana, where seasonal British produce is transformed into a work of art tasting menu. Each course takes you on a ride (both in taste and sight) in the restaurant’s open kitchen and sophisticated atmosphere.
The Whitworth Private Art Viewing
Art fans can book a private viewing or even a curator-led tour at The Whitworth, one of the UK’s most adventurous contemporary art galleries. From Turner to Blake to contemporary installations, the gallery offers a front-row seat to the past and into the future.