Leigh

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Leigh
Leigh
Photograph of Hall House Bridge crossing the Bridgewater Canal at Leigh, Greater Manchester, England
Panoramic photograph of Leigh Sports' Village (before it existed). This photo shows the fields being ploughed up by the heavy machinery. The area has been sectioned off and the work is well under-way.
Pennington Flash .Leigh. NW England. Pennington Flash Country Park is a 200 hectares (494 acres) country park located between Lowton and Pennington, Leigh in Greater Manchester, England. The flash is a 70 hectares (173 acres) lake created at the turn of the 20th century by coal mining subsidence, mainly from Bickershaw Colliery, and flooding.[1] Now an extensive nature reserve with several bird hides and a network of tracks and footpaths, Pennington Flash Country Park is nationally renowned for its birdlife and is a classic example of natural regeneration. A variety of well-maintained paths cater for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Ideal for disabled persons, the Flash's hides have ramps for wheelchair access. One of the premier birdwatching sites in North West England, over 230 bird species have been recorded on site including: Black-faced Bunting, Nightingale, Marsh Harrier, Spoonbill and Leach's Storm-petrel. Additionally, a wide variety of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies can be spotted in the area. Facilities include a small information centre, a nine-hole municipal golf course, a pay and display car park, a children’s play area, picnic and recreation areas, bird watching facilities, fishing on certain shores, sailing, windsurfing and rowing through Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club, a mobile café and toilets

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TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is S$145 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
S$145
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,661 reviews)
Room was modern & well equipped, although a little tatty around the edges. Bed was comfy, really good shower, lovely helpful & friendly staff. You can walk to the terminal via the train station & skywalk opposite (5-10 mins) or the hotel have a shuttle for £4. I’ll happily stay again.

Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Outwood Lane Manchester England
The price is S$157 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
S$157
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,245 reviews)
We arrived 11pm after a concert at the Coop Arena my son had been in and needed to leave the hotel at 3.30am for our early flight. I booked the Clayton for ease - we knew it would be a very short stay but thought we were paying for a high standard of room just to make things a bit easier. We arrived ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026

Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Titanic Hotel Liverpool

4 out of 5
Stanley Dock, Regent Road Liverpool England
The price is S$171 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
S$171
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,099 reviews)
Great stay , but the spa availability wasn’t great that could be improved in some way.

Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026

Titanic Hotel Liverpool
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Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews)
Loved the option to manually check in and check out yourself. However the staff we did speak to were lovely. Room was amazing and would definitely visit again and try out other Numa properties elsewhere also.

Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026

Native Manchester
Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront

Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
25 Drury Lane Liverpool England
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,522 reviews)
Clean room, great staff

Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Liverpool, Waterfront
Citadines City Centre Liverpool

Citadines City Centre Liverpool

4 out of 5
72 Church Street Liverpool England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,151 reviews)
Clean, just inside the city centre, great coffee

Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026

Citadines City Centre Liverpool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice little shopping area

5/5 - Excellent

TrustedCustomer

Big supermarkets and very convenient, easy access to nearby motorways etc.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Here on business so did not have time to do any sightseeing

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Just passed through hotel

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Been coming to Leigh to visit family for 55 years, in never disappoints.