Looking for a last-minute way to entertain the kids this Christmas weekend? Surely it doesn’t get much better than cheap cinema tickets.
The festive season is officially here, and while the big day may only a few days away now, the dreary weather forecast isn’t exactly telling us it’s ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ like the classic Christmas song suggests.
Luckily, families looking to escape the wind and rain this Christmas weekend can head on down to a bunch of cinemas in Greater Manchester to watch a whole host of festive film favourites and some highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed new releases too.
And the best bit? It won’t break the bank either, as you can even grab the little Mancs tickets for one popular Christmas flick for just £2.49 each.
It’s all part of the festive edition of ‘Mini Mornings’ at Vue cinemas across the UK.
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Kids can get £2.49 tickets at Greater Manchester cinemas this Christmas weekend / Credit: Aardman Animations & Sony | Warner Bros.
The cinema chain’s ‘Mini Morning’ sessions run all throughout the year, and give both adults and kids the chance to “experience big screen entertainment for a very small price” – with everyone paying as little as £2.49 per ticket and £4.99 for family tickets.
The screenings are every Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am, and every day in the school holidays too.
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This Christmas, starting tomorrow (Friday 22 December) and running for a full week – including the extended Christmas bank holiday weekend – families can make their way to Vue cinemas across Greater Manchester to watch the 2011 animated modern-day classic that is Arthur Christmas, and see Santa’s clumsy son get put on a mission with St. Nick’s father to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than two hours.
It’s all part of cinema chain Vue’s ‘Mini Mornings’ scheme / Credit: Warner Bros.
Also showing over the Christmas break as part of Vue’s ‘Mini Mornings’ are episodes of the beloved animated series PAW Patrol from 29 December.
Aside from the ‘Mini Morning’ screenings, there’s also loads of other festive film favourites and new releases for families to watch before schools return in the new year too – including The Polar Express, It’s A Wonderful Life, and the brand-new Timothée Chalamet-led Willy Wonka origin story, Wonka.
Just as they did for the rumoured dates, the experts at SeatPick have gone on to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the now-confirmed concert nights in June 2027 to see how much out-of-town fans may have to part with.
It was revealed that hotel prices have surged by 659% on Oasis’ opening night at the Etihad Stadium on 4 June 2027, while on the first weekend (5 and 6 June) of tour dates, they’ve soared by up to 462% and are, on average, 98% higher than a weekday price.
Overall, the analysis uncovered that 12 June has the most expensive average two-star hotel cost at £253, while the highest average five-star hotel is £409 for the night on 19 June.
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Drinks prices revealed as Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub opens inside T2
Emily Sergeant
It’s official… Manchester Airport’s first-ever JD Wetherspoon pub has officially opened its doors inside Terminal 2.
The 300-seater pub – which welcomed its first customers earlier this week – is named The Belle Vue after Manchester’s historic showground.
Throughout the pub, you’ll spot design features that nod to the city’s sporting heritage – including vintage event posters and memorabilia, a ‘locker wall’ hosting trophies and other sporting exhibits, and a cricket-themed design in the carpets and bar panels.
Creating around 150 jobs in the process, The Belle Vue is the final planned new eatery to open in the airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2, marking one of the final steps in the super-terminal’s decade-long, £1.5bn transformation.
Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub has opened inside Terminal 2 / Credit: Supplied
According to the MEN, pints are priced from £6.20 for Carling and Coors lager, £6.45 for Budweiser, £6.60 for Guinness, and £6.70 for Poretti and 1664 Biere.
Prosecco is £9.20 for 175ml glass and £37.10 for the full bottle, while spirts and mixers are £6.80 for singles and £10.20 for doubles.
There’s also the classic Wetherspoons tea and coffee machines, where you can refill as many times as you like for just £3.60.
“It’s a proud moment to see the final new retail unit opening in our new-look Terminal 2,” commented Richard Jackson, who is the Retail Director at Manchester Airport.
“To be rounding off this 10-year programme by adding such an iconic name as Wetherspoon to the terminal is particularly special and we know that it will prove extremely popular with passengers. We think they’ll love the nods to Manchester’s heritage in the décor and design – and of course the name.”
Emily Sergeant -
21st December 2023 
