Rugby Tours To Manchester

Manchester

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Rugby Tours to Manchester in addition is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution.

Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport. Plus the city combines this heritage with a progressive vision to be a city that delivers surprise and delight in equal measures.

Besides all this Manchester is also home to two of the biggest clubs in English football United and City.

Furthermore Manchester also boasts an Aviva Premiership rugby side just based outside at Sale.

Sale Sharks have been around along time. On the Professional front they can boast having players such as Danny Cipriani, Jason Robinson, Sébastien Chabal. From days gone the by England front row legend Fran Cotton.

We can’t forget our own, former Munster players Tony Buckley and Peter Stringer.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Our Popular Inclusions for a Rugby Tour to Manchester

Attend a rugby training session at Sale Sharks or with one of our RFU coaches.
Watch a Aviva Premiership fixture.
Enjoy a guided Manchester Music Tour where the famous Manchester bands started.
Pop along for a guided tour of Old Trafford home of Manchester United Football Club.
Visit Manchester City’s Stadium, The Etihad.
White Punks Axe Throwing learn how to throw an axe properly war paint optional.
Take a Walking Tour around Manchester taking in all the facts of the city.
A day out at Wythenshaw Park sports amenities and a farm with horse-riding.
Step back in time to Wythenshaw Manor a 16th-century medieval timber-framed historic house.
Skis at the ready for Manchester Chill Factore and try your hand on the slopes.

Manchester Music Tour

The Manchester music scene is one of the most iconic in the world.

Manchester Music tours is the brainchild of Inspiral Carpets’ drummer Craig Hill.

Manchester Music Tours has been built up over the years to reflect the popularity of some of Manchester’s most celebrated music exports.

Tours across Greater Manchester include The Smiths, Oasis, The Stone Roses and Joy Division/New Order and they continue and evolve to honour Craig’s legacy to Manchester music.

Since 2005, music fans from all over the world have made the pilgrimage to visit dozens of locations that illustrate Manchester’s rich musical heritage.

Learn and see where these bands made their name and performed on stage to audiences both small and large.

Who knows, you might be lucky enough to even catch a live gig.

This is an exciting time with a new venue, new tours, new limited-edition merchandise and new events all coming in 2018.

Learn and see where these bands made their name and performed on stage to audiences both small and large. Who knows, you might be lucky enough to even catch a live gig!

Old Trafford Stadium Tour

Rugby is our first passion and love here at Irish Rugby Tours. However a visit to Manchester has to include a visit to the original ‘Theatre of Dreams’ – Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club.

From the original Busby Babes with Bobby Charlton to the Class of 96 with David Beckham up to today’s hero’s like Paul Pogba.

Learn all about this great club and see behind the scenes of this iconic stadium. Visit the dug out area, walk around the Stretford End and in addition visit the VIP area.

Finally at the end you have the chance to visit the club shop to buy all your merchandise.

Rugby Tours to Manchester - Old Trafford

Whistle Punks Axe Throwing

Ever learnt how to throw an axe? No? Then why not choose an activity that is fun and will teach you how to.

AXE-mazing!!! A totally unique experience and something that is a lot more challenging than it sounds.

The instructors are superb and really help you get your head around how to best throw. It’s a great atmosphere with just the right amount of competitive edge.

This is something that you would have to try at least once.

Manchester Walking Tours

Did you know it was in Manchester where Mr Rolls first met Mr Royce and thus one of the most luxurious car brands was born?

Are you familiar with the canal that is over 36 miles long and connects Manchester to the Irish Sea?

Learn more about these facts and more with your personal guided walking tour of Manchester.

Make sure you wear a comfortable pair of shoes as this will last for nearly 3 hours.

Rugby Tours to Manchester - Walking Tours

Ethihad Stadium Tour

The Manchester City Stadium tour is a behind the scenes inner showcase of the football club.

You will be taken to areas which are off limits to the general public.

You will experience what it is like to walk through the players tunnel , the away and home dressing rooms and the press conference room.

National Football Museum

The National Football Museum originally opened in Preston in 2001. Home to a collection of over 140,000 boots, balls, programmes, paintings, postcards and ceramics.

While the museum was a critical success and popular with visitors, external funding was withdrawn, the doors closed to the public in 2010.

After investment from the European Regional Development Fund, the National Football Museum opened in Manchester in July 2012.

Over the first six weeks of opening, the museum welcomed over 100,000 visitors. The museum regularly welcomes approximately 500,000 visitors from the UK and overseas every year.