Manchester Netball Tour - 3 Nights
Experience an exciting 3-night tour in Manchester. This tour features a self-led training session, two friendly fixtures against well-matched local opposition and opportunities to explore.
Off the court, players will discover Manchester on a tour, enjoy shopping at the Trafford Centre and visit the Thunderdome, home of the AO Thunder netball team, to experience the city’s professional netball culture. Players will also get to explore the historic city of Chester and shop at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, bringing together sporting competition, sightseeing and leisure throughout their stay.
Players at Thunderdome, home of the AO Thunder
Full Itinerary (Example):
DAY 1:
- Transfer to Manchester.
- Arrive in Manchester, where you will be greeted by an expert Smile representative.
- Transfer to your accommodation and check in.
- Head to your first self-led training session at a local sports facility.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Have dinner and enjoy a well-earned rest ahead of the days to come.
DAY 2:
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
- Transfer to your first fixture against well-matched local opposition (MATCH DAY 1).
- Refuel with a picnic lunch after your fixture.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening.
DAY 3:
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
- Spend the day on a guided sightseeing tour of Manchester, with time for shopping at the Trafford Centre and a visit to Thunderdome, home of AO Thunder.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (self-arranged).
- Transfer to Chester for exploration, including a visit to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and a well-earned rest.
DAY 4:
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
- Check out of your accommodation.
- Transfer to your final fixture against well-matched local opposition (MATCH DAY 2).
- Refuel with a picnic lunch after your fixture.
- Spend the day at leisure before transferring back to your point of origin under your own arrangements.
Package Includes
- 3 nights' accommodation at YHA Manchester or similar on a half-board basis.
- X2 fixtures with well-matched oppositions with X1 self-led training session.
- Picnic lunch after every fixture.
- Excursions to Trafford Centre, AO Thunder and Chester, including a visit to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
- Services of a local Smile representative in Manchester.
A minimum of 3 nights' on a half-board basis (additional nights are available on request).
A minimum of 20 players in multi-bedded rooms (3 staff FOC in twin room).
Transport: Self-drive – groups are responsible for their own transport to and from matches, training sessions and excursions.
What our customers say about us
"Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"
"The boys had two great fixtures against tough opposition. They were hosted in true Irish style! The hotel was perfect for what the boys needed, we were very well looked after. Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"
"A must do!"
"A must do tour if interested in playing cricket abroad!"
"Excellent experience."
“It was my first time in Barbados and for me, it was a fantastic tour from start to finish! Superbly organised by Don Topley and his team, it provided the right balance between the cricket, organised events, socialising and personal relaxation time. Don's intimate knowledge of the island was a real plus with his island tour being an excellent experience. Well done Smile Group Travel!”