If you, like us, tend to click ‘hot tub’ whenever you’re browsing for a UK staycation, then this list of options near Greater Manchester should tick a few boxes for you.
While we can never guarantee good weather here in Britain, none of that matters once you submerge yourself in hot, bubbly water with a glass of cold bubbly in your hand.
Luckily for us Mancs, we have the Peak District, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales all right on our doorstep (not to mention all the beautiful countryside in Lancashire, Cheshire, North Wales and beyond), and there are plenty of places you can stay with hot tubs.
Did you know that Hoseasons, which has holiday parks, lodges, cottages, and caravan holidays right across the UK, has the largest collection of hot tub holidays in the entire country?
So you can quit searching high and low for your perfect staycation and sink your teeth into the list below, right in time for the August bank holiday.
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10 of the best hot tub holidays near Greater Manchester
Charlesworth Lodges
Hoseaons has a wealth of hot tub holidays near Greater Manchester. Pictured here is Charlesworth Lodges.
On the edge of the magnificent Peak District National Park you’ll find Charlesworth Lodges, a collection of eight beautiful lodges decorated with modern but cosy interiors.
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When you stay at these perfect rural retreats, you’ll have moorland walks and postcard-perfect villages right on your doorstep.
Then you can, of course, unwind in your own private hot tub outside your lodge at the end of a day exploring.
Book your hot tub stay at Charlesworth Lodge with Hoseasons here.
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Darwin Forest
Darwin Forest has beautiful lodges with hot tubs near Greater Manchester
Fancy a staycation with some of the north west’s most famous walks on your doorstep, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities to keep you entertained?
Darwin Forest might be the one for you. It’s located in woodland near Matlock and Bakewell, and is home to activities like tennis, mini golf, bodyzorbing, archery and SeaScooters, plus loads of footpaths and cycling trails to explore.
There’s an indoor play centre for kids, an activity den, a heated indoor swimming pool, a gym, and dozens of different lodges with private hot tubs (some of which are pet-friendly, too).
Ribblesdale Lodges is nestled in Gisburn Park Estate.
Nestled in the grounds of the Grade I-listed Gisburn Park Estate is Ribblesdale Lodges, where you can wave hello to the resident peacocks and Sika deer while relaxing in your own sumptuous hot tub.
With a range of Hoseasons lodges and cottages with hot tubs to stay in, plus a lovely on-side restaurant and a great pub down the road, it’s easy to see why these are some of the best staycation options near Greater Manchester.
You’ll be near the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which inspired ‘The Lord of the Rings’, too.
Landal Twin Lakes has two-storey lodges with hot tubs
You’d be forgiven for looking at Landal Twin Lakes and thinking we’d picked a staycation in Austria – but nope, this beautiful spot is indeed just up the road from Greater Manchester.
Tucked between the Lake District and the Forest of Bowland, you’ll find bespoke two-storey lodges with unbelievable waterside views and lakefront decking (with, of course, giant hot tubs).
Each boutique lodge can sleep up to six people.
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Book your hot tub staycation at Landal Twin Lakes here.
Coole Acres Fishery
Coole Acres Fishery has hot tubs with waterfront views – and it’s not far from Greater Manchester
This new family-friendly destination is nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, offering the most picturesque British staycation experience.
There are cosy shepherd’s huts, glamping pods, and spacious luxury lodges available, and if you’re a keen angler, you’re right on the shores of well-stocked lakes for fishing (including 49 lb catfish).
You’ll just be a five-minute drive from the village of Audlem, and not much further from bustling Nantwich, plus driving distance from Alton Towers, Delamere Forest and Wild Shore Delamere.
Kitty’s View Country Lodges are perfect hot tub holidays for animal lovers
Animal lovers will adore a holiday at Kitty’s View Country Lodges, which is set on a working farm filled with cows, sheep, hens, ponies and donkeys.
From your one- or two-bedroom lodge in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, you’ll be able to soak in views of Bickerton Hill and the lush surroundings.
You know we mentioned they’re perfect for animal-lovers? Some of the lodges even come with a dog room so your four-legged friend can have a luxury staycation too.
The White Willow Premium Cabin at Delamere Forest. Credit: paulbox
Even if you’re a seasoned pro at British staycations, you might not have discovered these new lodges in the heart of the Cheshire Plain yet.
You’ll be able to escape into a leafy haven and discover lost meres and mosses, along footpaths, cycle and riding trails, and while drinking in views across seven counties.
These beautiful, modern lodges have huge windows and private hot tubs too.
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Click here to book your stay at Delamere Forest Lodges.
Rivendale Lodge Retreat
The Rivendale Lodge Retreat is in the Peak District
Part of Hoseasons’ Evermore Lodge Holidays Collections, this Peak District beauty has loads to offer both on site and just on its doorstep.
Shall we name just a few of the places you can easily visit from Rivendale Lodge Retreat? Okay then – the Heights of Abraham, Poole’s Cavern, Gulliver’s Kingdom, Dovedale nature reserve, the Tissington Trail, and all the picturesque countryside in between.
There are several lodges and even treehouses with hot tubs you can book here.
Water babies will love a holiday at Delamere Lake Sailing and Holiday Park, which has activities like paddle boarding, sailing, and open water swimming around its 120-acre lake, plus more adrenaline pumping options at the neighbouring Wildshore Watersports Centre.
But even if you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, this Cheshire holiday park is one to add to the bucket list.
It’s moments from Delamere Forest (so an easy trip from Greater Manchester) and is filled with beautiful lodges with outdoor hot tubs. Book your trip here.
Manchester Marathon 2025 guide – all you need to know about the ‘UK’s biggest day of running’
Danny Jones
It’s nearly here… The 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon is just days away, and the mix of pre-race nerves, excitement and general hysteria is palpable, so much so that the only way we can think to calm both us and all you lot down is putting together a helpful guide.
Take no notice of those anticipatory jitters: don’t worry, they’re completely natural, but it’s worth reminding you that the Manchester Marathon is known worldwide not only as one of the flattest and fastest in Europe but also one of the most well-attended and fun to run full stop.
With London’s counterpart taking place simultaneously, the Manchester Marathon this Sunday, 27 April, is set to make up the single biggest day of running in UK history – what a thing to be part of.
All the hard work’s been done, you’re coming towards the end of the taper; supporters, we hope your homemade signs are primed and ready; there’s just one long run left, so with that in mind, here’s all the important info you need to know for this year’s Manchester Marathon.
2025 Manchester Marathon – everything you need to know
How about we start with the start times, eh?
MCR Marathon waves – colours, times and more
By now, those of you taking part should have all received/picked up your event packs, including your bib number and wave colour.
These are essential not only in order for your chip time to be recorded but for you to enter the start process before you actually begin your marathon and, of course, for your loved ones to track your progress throughout the day. Here’s where you need to be at what time, depending on your wave:
You can also find info on your pacers HERE. (Credit: Manchester Marathon)
2025 Manchester Marathon route
Now, the main headline this year is that the Manchester Marathon has a brand-new finish line, with the annual race relocating from the home stretch near the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground to the iconic Oxford Road.
Wrapping up proceedings in the shadow of one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, we can’t think of a more picturesque place for a box office finish.
You can see a quick run-through of the route down below:
As for the points where you’ll be able to grab extra fluids and even back-up HIGH5 energy gels, there will be a total of eight water stations throughout the marathon, spread out as evenly as possible across the various parts of Greater Manchester that the route runs through.
There will be portable toilets available at every single water stop in case of emergencies too, and there is also a full map of where to find them.
As for bag drop, a new system is in place for the 2025 Manchester Marathon, with belongings from each wave being carefully loaded onto separate lorries and transported from the initial drop point near the starting area over towards the finish line, saving your tired little legs from doing any extra work.
Participants will first drop their bags off near the front of Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium, on Wharfside Way – it’s recommended you arrive at least 45 minutes before your actual start time – before being given a wristband and picking them up over at the Oxford Road finish line. More info HERE.
As for this year’s dedicated Manchester Marathon fan zones and cheer points, you’ll find popular spectator hotspots, including the Deansgate Interchange, the Chester Road strip leading up past Stretford Mall and a main section of Chorlton’s high street, just to name a few.
Thankfully, you can find lots more tips on where to cheer on your friends and family via the online Supporter Hub, including help when it comes to tracking them.
In addition to the multiple signposted junctures and atmosphere hubs seen in the virtual route tour above, with more live music and festivities from artists, charities and local organisations than ever, the 2025 equivalent of previous years’ event village comes in the form of an all-new fan zone on Oxford Rd.
Find out more about what those taking part and cheering from the sidelines can enjoy in and around the action.
It’s also worth noting that the new ‘Adizero: For The Fast‘ pop-up will be open all the way from Thursday, 24 April to race day at Impossible Bar on Peters Street in the city centre.
The space is open to all and will host shake-out runs, exclusive product ranges, panel discussions and a variety of other activities; a collaborative adidas and Made Running cheer point will also be located at the one-mile mark on the corner of Deansgate.
If, for whatever reason, you can’t help line the streets yourself on the day, then you’ll be glad to hear that you can watch the whole thing online via a livestream on the Manchester Marathon YouTube channel – including Atherton’s very own Olympian getting the runners underway.
MCR Marathon road closures
As for the part of the city, Trafford and other sections of Greater Manchester that will be impacted by the Manchester Marathon road closures, here at the key points to know:
Parts of Oxford Road, Hulme Street, Grafton Street and other city centre streets will shut from 8am on Saturday and noon before the race on Sunday. As for the event itself, the route will go on to shut down the likes of Deansgate, Chester Road, and various other sections of road from 4am onwards.
You can find a full guide along with specific timings for each road closure HERE.
Further travel advice and public transport info
Last but not least, if you’re travelling into or across the city region for the action, Transport for Greater Manchester have recommended using our brilliant Bee Network to get around wherever possible.
Not only will this help reduce congestion in and around the city limits, but it also helps contribute to the adidas Manchester Marathon’s commitment to making the event as green as possible.
There are plenty of park and ride facilities at your disposal, and TfGM have also put together an interactive map for you to consult when planning your journey:
Now, we’re not trying teach you how to suck eggs, but it goes without saying that you should eliminate all panics possible, so get those phones, smart watches earphones and so on charged up, get your safety pins sorted early and so on.
Make sure you take in plenty of carbs for those much-needed energy stores in the days leading up to the race, lots of water too, not to mention as much rest and actual sleep as possible.
As for active preparation, you don’t need to be doing much more than a casual 5k jog or some light exercise in the last few days before the actual race – a steady little shakeout run the day prior at most. Lastly, ensure your race kit is washed and ready because a wardrobe dilemma is the last thing you need.
No matter what happens on the day, we’re already so proud of you all, whether you’re a returning runner, a first-timer, a dedicated fundraiser, or even just walking those magnificent 26.2 miles. Now go and SMASH it and we’ll see you for a refreshing reward at the pub!
Featured Images — adidas Manchester Marathon (supplied)
Travel & Tourism
Social media beauty spots and selfies blamed for record rise in mountain rescue callouts
Daisy Jackson
There’s been a record rise in the number of young people needing help from mountain rescue teams – and social media has been blamed for luring unprepared people into potentially dangerous situations.
As well as these viral beauty spots – such as Mam Tor – the rise in call-outs has also been attributed to ‘poor-quality map apps’ which can stop functioning when in areas with poor phone service.
According to an exclusive report in The Guardian, it’s now tourists under the age of 24 who are most likely to need mountain rescue’s assistance while out walking.
The data provided by Ordnance Survey said that the number of call-outs from this age group has almost doubled between 2019 and 2024.
Overall rescues increased by 24% over a similar period.
A spokesman for Mountain Rescue said that young people are drawn to places like the Lake District after seeing images on social media, but are often not dressed or equipped properly for the conditions.
Nick Giles said people are often ‘too reliant on mobile phones’ and unprepared for the changes in weather and terrain that come with hiking.
Mike Park, chief executive of Mountain Rescue England and Wales, told The Guardian: “We know from incident reports that more and more people are tempted into risky locations by Instagram posts and the navigation apps being used aren’t always suitable for an outdoor environment.
“Add to that a tendency to follow popular routes online without knowing the hazards and context, and it’s not surprising that those likely to be relying most on their phones are the ones getting into difficulties.”
Before you head out on any hike or walk, you should make sure you’re prepared and equipped – see Mountain Rescue’s tips HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
13th August 2024 
