If you only have time to dip your toe in to Manchester, dip it in style. Enjoy a weekend of the most luxurious sightseeing, supping and shopping in the city

TRAVEL

Travel by train from Sheffield to Manchester in just under an hour. Expect to pay just over £20 return on the day but book in advance and the price will be considerably cheaper. Travel by car (avoiding rush hour) and it’ll take you just over an hour. Overnight inner-city parking will cost around £16. Nationalrail. co.uk

STAY

Enjoy a night of luxury at The Light ApartHotel, Manchester. Occupying a prime city centre location on the fringe of the trendy Northern Quarter, guests at The Light Aparthotel can enjoy the flexibility of serviced apartment living with hotel-style accommodation. There’s a choice of 60 beautifully furnished studios, one and two bedroom apartments and penthouse suites which have the wow factor! Comprising…