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With the world
famous Manchester United Football Club,
the renowned Old Trafford cricket ground and the Commonwealth Games’ spectacular City
of Manchester Stadium, the city has a lot to
offer sport fans. To truly grasp the impact that Manchester has made on the sporting world your first stop should be Sportcity, which was built to host the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Here you can take advantage of the two 50-metre swimming pools, diving pool, flumes and bubble pools at the world-class Manchester Aquatics Centre [map], where the British Olympic swimming team train. Or why not head to the Manchester Velodrome [map], home of Britain’s only Olympic (250m) cycling track and try your luck at being the next Chris Boardman. The track is open to the public seven days a week for cyclists of all abilities and bike and helmet hire is available. Also at Sportcity you can enjoy a tour of the City of Manchester Stadium, which is now home to Manchester City Football Club. If it’s rugby you’re into then why not go to watch the Salford Reds or Sale Sharks in one of their home matches. Or if summer sports are more your style then head down to Old Trafford cricket ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, where numerous England matches are also played. There are also plenty of amateur cricket, rugby and football teams to keep you entertained should you tire of watching some of the world’s best sportsmen in action. For watersports, get along to Sale Water Park or Salford Watersports Centre [map], which both offer water-skiing, windsurfing and sailing for beginners or pros. At Sale you can also try your hand at jet skiing and powerboats while Salford offers canoeing, kayaking and raft building on the Quays. Golf-lovers are also in luck as Manchester is home to one of the biggest clubs in the region, Manchester Golf Club [map]. Other 18-hole golf clubs can be found at Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Stockport. If you prefer American-style ten-pin bowling then fear not, the city has a selection of bowling arcades located at the Trafford Centre, White City, Worsley and Swinton. But if you’re more into crown green bowls then head to Levenshulme, Didsbury or Fallowfield, where you’ll find friendly bowling clubs who welcome new members. For those of you who prefer walking or rambling then Manchester’s 130 parks and open spaces should keep you going for a while. Try Heaton Park for a nice brisk walk amongst beautiful scenery or take a stroll along the river Irwell in Prestwich Forest Park. If you’re a bit more daring then why not get down to one of Manchester’s premiere karting arenas to compete against the clock or your friends. Daytona Manchester in Old Trafford, Indoor Karting Ltd [map] in the city centre and Karting 2000 in nearby Gorton are open to the public all year round. Finally if you’re more of a spectator than a sportsman the city’s dog track, motor racing speedway and ice hockey team should keep you entertained during your visit. In the heart of the city centre you’ll find the Manchester Evening News Arena [map] where the city’s ice hockey team, Manchester Phoenix, play their home games. The Belle Vue Stadium [map] is where greyhound racing was born in July 1926 and the sport is just as popular now as it was in the early days. But these days the old stadium has been revamped so that luxury and style can accompany the action on the track, with spectators watching from the comfort of the restaurant or in the stand. Also at Belle Vue is the Speedway, home to the city’s motor racing and a popular destination for motor sport fanatics from around the globe. So whether you want to try out a new sport or see some of Manchester’s finest sportsmen and women in action, there are plenty of venues to choose from. The only problem is which one to go to first! If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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