More images have been released from Soho House ahead of its highly-anticipated Manchester launch.
The exclusive members’ club operates sites across the globe, including in Mykonos, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, New York and Mumbai, but this will be its first foray into the north of England.
Soho House is currently taking shape in the former Granada Studios, turning it into luxury destination with a bar and terrace, workspace, and a rooftop swimming pool.
Memberships are expected to cost somewhere around the £1,000 mark (for comparison, annual memberships at Soho House London are £1,100, while Little House Mayfair is £700 per year) when it opens this year.
Inside, there’ll be various spaces for members to eat, drink, socialise and work out, with the new images including an artist render of a luxury gym.
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The gym at Soho House Manchester. Credit: SuppliedThe rooftop pool at Soho House Manchester. Credit: Supplied
The members’ club will span the top two floors, overlooking a rooftop pool and outdoor terrace.
Then on the first floor will be an extensive gym for members, with a free weights area, boxing zone, studio space, steam, sauna and an outdoor terrace, with showers, vanity areas and lounge spaces.
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Across the remaining floors there will be members’ events spaces and bedrooms.
The new images show a bar and lounge space decorated with a rich jade green terrazzo-style floor that matches the one surrounding the rooftop pool.
There’s also a long marble bar, and dozens of low couches and armchairs.
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Soho House‘s exact opening date and membership options will be revealed soon.
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Travel & Tourism
You can take a mini cruise to Amsterdam for just £65
Daisy Jackson
Did you know you can fall asleep in the UK and wake up in the Netherlands, with tickets that are cheaper than a train to London?
There are mini cruises to Amsterdam and Rotterdam running year-round, with tickets from just £65 a head.
These bargain mini breaks give you a chance to experience a holiday on the high seas and a brilliant city break in one.
And the best part is that you can have a two-night adventure using only one day of annual leave.
We went along on a P&O Ferries mini cruise to see what it’s all about.
Your holiday begins just outside Hull, swiftly boarding your ferry by 7pm (a MUCH quicker process than boarding a plane).
Each passenger is greeted by P&O staff who’ll show you to your cabin.
You can take a mini cruise to Amsterdam to eat Stroopwaffels. Credit: The Manc GroupThe view from a canal boat tour in Amsterdam on a mini cruise. Credit: The Manc Group
There are various sizes of cabin available – ours were the Premier Cabins, with a modern interior, two single beds and an en suite bathroom.
Although the P&O ferry that runs to the Netherlands is a little smaller than the huge passenger vessels sailing around the Caribbean, there’s still a surprising amount of entertainment on board, from interactive quizzes to a casino to live acoustic musicians in the sky lounge to a full show in the showlounge.
There are also a few restaurants and bars, including a Costa, an Irish pub and a decent cocktail bar, alongside the main buffet restaurant.
Once you’ve tired yourself out on board and hit the hay, you’ll be ready to wake up in the land of tulips and canals and bicycles.
The Pride of Hull, which runs mini cruises to Amsterdam
The ferry docks in Rotterdam, where you can spend the day, or there are coaches ready to whisk you off to Amsterdam.
It’s surprising how much you can pack into a day in this vibrant city – start with a wander down some of the canals, grab a portion of Dutch fries loaded with parmesan and sauces, visit one of Amsterdam’s many museums, spend an hour on a canal boat tour seeing the city from the waterways, and grab a cocktail before embarking on your return journey.
The coach drops you within walking distance of the city centre and all of the must-visit attractions of Amsterdam, whether you’re after stroopwaffels or coffee shops or a visit to Anne Frank’s house.
After another night on the ferry, and a whole new buffet, you’ll dock back on home turf first thing in the morning, and can comfortably be back at your desk before the work day even begins.
You can find out more about P&O mini cruises to Amsterdam HERE.
Inside the luxury hotel suite inspired by a Christmas light trail
Thomas Melia
Located right next to Piccadilly Station, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly have curated a new hotel stay which is inspired by one of the region’s biggest light trails.
The new Christmas-themed room has been created as a continuation of Freight Island’s ‘Twilight Trail’, so you don’t need to leave the magic of the event behind in Mayfield Park.
This huge hotel, which recently underwent a £33m refurb, has been setting out to provide guests with incredible experiences and this new Christmas themed room is certainly no different.
As well as a stunning room decked out with festive decor, you can also see immaculate views of the city centre, and even the neighbouring Twilight Trail, thanks to the room being situated on the top floor of the eight storey building.
Initially launching last year, the festive-themed Twilight Trail attraction by Freight Island is only a short three-minute walk away from the all-new Christmas room at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly.
The converted ‘Deluxe Family Room’ is sure to put you in the festive spirit with everything from mood lighting to a real Christmas tree frocked in red and gold baubles.
How many reindeers could you count before you fall asleep effortlessly?It’s Christmas central at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly.The Deluxe Family Room has had a festive makeover.Credit: The Manc Group
Once you’ve unpacked your matching PJ’s and chosen where you’ll be sleeping for the night, you can head out the door knowing you get to come back to your own personal winter wonderland.
Next on your itinerary is a trip to the Twilight Trail itself, 6.5 acres of illuminations, interesting structures and fascinating displays.
If you’re not walking round this outdoor venue with a boozy hot chocolate fixed firmly in one hand then you’re definitely doing it wrong.
As you walk through the first tentacle-like tunnel, you’ll be greeted by an on-site refreshments truck serving generous helpings of hot chocolate.
After picking up your sweet drink, you’ll be plunged into a glittering world with a dramatic Christmas tree at the centrepiece of the illuminated park.
The opening tentacle-like tunnel which spans out across the floor.You can never go wrong with a hot chocolate.The grand Christmas tree towering over the various light features.Credit: The Manc Group
You can walk over a brightly lit bridge that constantly changes colours and makes you feel like you’re walking on a rainbow, literally.
This makes for a great sensory experience for all ages as you feel as though you’re a part of the trail, walking over the light displays instead of just seeing them from a distance. Class!
The twinkling tunnel lit with fairy lights makes for the perfect Instagrammable moment and is honestly core-memory worthy.
Lighting up the city centre with the Mayfield Depot sign adding some character.Look at those lights! The fairy light tunnel which are part of the Twilight Trail.Take a walk over the rainbow bridge as you soak up all this light trail has to offer.Credit: The Manc Group
Whether walking makes you hungry or you can just smell the delicious flavours of the street food vendors from next-door neighbours Freight Island, it would be rude not to pay them a visit.
It’ll probably take you just as long to decide what food you want as it did to complete the light trail thanks to the wide variety of cuisines on offer.
From 22 inch pizzas at Voodoo Ray’s to desserts on a stick at Oh My Cheesecake, you can grasp how exciting and mind-boggling the meals here are.
Burgers were the craving of the night and we left our foodie fate in the hands of the trusty Burgerism with their ‘Veggied’ and Pattersons ‘Salt ‘n’ Pepa’ single stack chicken burger.
This is one of three plant-based options from their menu and its packed with a selection of topping greats like pickles, tomatoes and a cheese slice.
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Burgerism’s veggie offering was absolutely gorgeous.Pattersons flavoursome single stack chicken burger.The veggie has officially been ‘Veggied’.Credit: The Manc Group
This little Christmas themed adventure and stay is in the heart of Manchester city centre meaning it’s close to all amenities like trains, trams, bars, pubs and those all important Manchester Christmas Markets.
However when you’re sleeping in a room that has pillows galore, a built-in TV and Christmas decorations, a quiet night in was next on the agenda and you really do feel right at home.
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly may just be one of Santa’s many little helpers and you can create your own priceless memory by staying in this gorgeous Christmas suite.
The bathroom in the Marriott Christmas room.Waking up out of bed to those stunning lights and cute tree.After your activity-filled day, fill up the tub and relax.Credit: The Manc Group
Daisy Jackson -
14th February 2023 
