When trying to plan a trip away one of the first things that you need to look at is where you’ll be going – how will you get there? Is it possible to use public transport or would you be better served in going with a private minibus company? Whatever the choice is you need…
5 Benefits of Minibus Hire
Hiring a minibus can be fun if you know where you want to go and what you are intending to do – if you just hire one without any plan put in place,though, it can become a bit difficult to manage. The drivers of a minibus tend to like to have some kind of itinerary…
La Boheme At The Lowery Manchester
If you are in need of some culture in your life, how about heading down to the Opera North production of La Boheme, 16th June, at The Lowry on Salford Keys. Puccini’s masterpiece tells a tale of impossible love, heartbreak and regret, and is widely considered one of the top ten operas in the world.…
Qualities to look out for in a Minibus Hire Service Provider
Looking for an ideal minibus hire service provider may prove to be challenging especially if it is the first time you are hiring one or travelling as a group. It is unfortunate that most people fall into the wrong hands and end up having an unpleasant experience. Making the decision of which minibus hire service…
Traveling With A Minibus Manchester
Safety Concerns With Leaving Your Home When you are going to travel somewhere, somewhere possible far off, you inevitably leave the safety and comfort of your one big shelter, your home. Your home is the only place where you stay the most secure and reassured. However, once you start on a journey, you enter a…
Why Choose A Minibus For Your Trip
When you make the decision to go on a trip to somewhere with your friends or family, you are presented to make a decision of what vehicle to make your trip on. You will have a lot of choices, of different sizes of vehicles to choose from cars, vans to minibuses and bus; the choice…
Visit Bolton Museum To See Antiques Of Lost Civilization
Bolton Museum is one of the leading museums in the UK that is gaining popularity and reputation around the world; it is one popular place in the city of Bolton, which is close to Manchester city, a popular city itself. Make a family visit to the museum on a day to get entertained and also…
Enjoy A Night Out Using a Minibus Manchester
Night out is always a wonderful and thrilling experience for most people. It is the time when the world switches from work to fun and celebrations. You can join in the celebrations for a time after choosing to go for a night out with your friends. You can go as a group on a Swinton…
Visit Manchester and Hire Manchester Minibus
Manchester is Britain’s third-largest city but packs first-rate charm and culture in an accessible metropolitan package. International travelers visiting the UK will do well to include a jaunt to Manchester to experience the rich tradition and modern urban attractions that are to be found, as well as the warmth and inviting spirit that Mancunians embody.…
Manchester Science Festival
The Manchester Science Festival is but one of the countless reasons to visit the eclectic city. Happening in autumn, the Manchester Science Festival offers visitors the chance to experience a wide array of exhibits and demonstrations that will suit a great range of science enthusiast and tourists. More than a traveling science museum, the Manchester…
Manchester Nightlife
Manchester offers a variety of options for those seeking a vibrant nightlife. Visitors can choose among an array of options that span from the sublime and tranquil to the raucous and electric. Regardless of your style of nightlife, you will find a suitable venue for your nighttime entertainment within the scenic confines of a British…
The People’s History Museum
One popular reason for visiting Manchester is to experience the first-rate culture the city provides. There is no more culturally intriguing destination that the People’s History Museum. After having gone an expansive renovation and updating in 2010, the People’s History Museum is poised to serve the public in even more exciting and interesting ways. Visitors…
It’s not too late to visit the Manchester international Festival!
The Manchester international Festival is an event which runs every 2 years; it is one of the biggest events in Manchester and attracts thousands of visitors often from around the world! This year’s even started on the 4th of July and runs all the way through to Sunday the 21st of July. If you have…
Adrenaline Junkies guide to Manchester & surrounding areas
Have a head for heights, enjoy life in the fast lane or just want to push yourself? Then here’s a couple of ideas for some events in or near Manchester which Swinton Travels minibus Hire Service is perfect for, our drivers can take you from one place to the next for an adrenaline filled evening,…
Royal Exchange Manchester
anchester has always had a strong reputation for the arts with its vast selection of galleries and museums; and the massive influence the city has on the music scene in the UK. One particular gem that outsiders may not have heard of though is Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. The theatre was founded in 1976 and…
Tatton park fun day out!
Fancy getting out of Manchester now the kids have started their long summer break from school? Then why not head a few miles south to beautiful Tatton Park for the day. Famous for its glorious picnic concerts, the park is now hosting “The Magic of Beatrix Potter” until 1st September. Beatrix Potter is one of…
Manchester Jazz Festival
The long running Manchester Jazz Festival is back in the city from 26 July until 4 August. The musical marathon has been a major event on the Manchester cultural calendar since 1996 and has just gone from strength to strength ever since. In 2004 Manchester City Council confirmed the extravaganza as one of its ‘Pillar…
Manchester Harley Davidson Exhibition
Fans of the iconic Harley Davidson motorcycle brand will love the new exhibition and display at the MOSI exhibition, open until September 11. Harley fans can admire some fabulous examples of the world’s most famous motorcycle, including some amazing customised bikes from many of the leading designers. Book a minibus Manchester to take you and…
Sea Life Centre Manchester
The much anticipated Sea Life Centre, Manchester is now open at the Trafford Centre just in time for the long school holidays. The famous Sea Life chain has 35 locations across the world at the moment – with sites including Paris, Birmingham, Berlin and Texas – and it is expected that there will be 51…
East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway Whether you are a die hard train enthusiast or you just fancy a day out somewhere different, why not head up to Bury’s historic East Lancashire Railway. The modern day ELR is a heritage railway operating over 2 sections of line – both built in the 19th century to serve 2 routes…
Lisa Stansfield at The Bridgewater Hall
Tickets to see Lancashire’s very own Lisa Stansfield at the glorious Bridgewater Hall on Tuesday 5th November 2013, go on sale on 16th August. Lisa first appeared in the UK charts when she provided guest vocals for the Coldcut hit ‘People Hold On’ in 1989 – this was quickly followed by her own singles ‘This…
Barry Gibb Comes To Manchester
Sunday 29th September sees the return of the amazing Barry Gibb to his home town of Manchester – and what’s sure to be an amazing show at the city’s Phones 4u Arena (formerly the Manchester Evening News Arena). This will be his only gig in the north this year, so don’t miss out. The Last…
Wythenshawe Park
Nothing beats getting out for a brisk walk as summer turns into autumn. What better way to blow away the cobwebs than to head down to Wythenshawe Park. The park lies to the south of the city and features a stunning 17th century hall set in 275 acres of parkland. As well as the lovely…
How can minibus hire help the environment?
We might not realise it, but the benefits of minibus hire to the environment are far greater than public transport. Walking or cycling everywhere is the ultimate in environmentally friendly transport, but walking or cycling is not an option if there are ten of you and you wish to travel 100 miles. Public transport is…
Women’s Basketball Live in Manchester
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is making its European debut at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Sunday 29 May. This auspicious event is part of the wider Manchester Basketball Series 2011- 2013 and some of the top female players in the world will be coming to Manchester to show off their skills to…
Keep the Faith – Bon Jovi Tour Comes to Manchester!
ne of the biggest rock bands in the world is coming to Manchester for one of four UK dates in June—Bon Jovi will be performing at the Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester on June 24th, so book your Manchester minibus at the same time as you book your Bon Jovi tour tickets for what…
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music in Manchester!
One of the most uplifting musical stories in the world is coming to Manchester this September, so this is the perfect opportunity to book tickets for the wonderful family musical: The Sound of Music, but make sure you also book your Manchester minibus to ensure a hassle free transport service to the Palace Theatre in…
Ironman UK comes to Bolton on 31st July!
Following the success of the previous two Ironman UK events held in the Manchester area, Ironman UK is once again coming to Bolton, Manchester, so if you are competing in the UKs toughest long distance triathlon, or you want to watch someone who is, book a Manchester minibus to take your family and friends along…
Batman Live
For anyone who is a comic buff, the news that the world’s most famous superhero, Batman, is coming to Manchester’s MEN arena will be thrilling to say the least! One of DC Comic’s most popular heroes, Batman is being brought to life in a multi million pound stage show, playing live at the MEN arena…
Warhol & the Diva Exhibition at The Lowry
Andy Warhol is one of the most revered artists of his generation and some of his artworks are amongst the most iconic of the Pop Art generation. To celebrate his work, a new and exciting exhibition is being held at The Lowry gallery in Manchester. Book a Manchester minibus today and take your family to…
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Opera House
One of the best loved musicals in the world: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to the Opera House in Manchester this August. The show is being staged between 16th August and 21st August, and since the tickets for this immensely popular show are likely to sell out very quickly, you are advised…
Ramsbottom Festival – 16-18 September
Music lovers of Manchester rejoice—the internationally acclaimed Ramsbottom Festival will be bringing some of the most talented acts in British music to the Manchester area for a three day music festival in mid September. Book a minibus Manchester today and make plans to visit Three Days Of Music Ramsbottom for three days of musical ambrosia.Ramsbottom Festival – Minibus…
Manchester Literary Festival
Everyone loves the escapism of a good book, particularly the staff at Swinton Travel, so the sixth annual Manchester Literary Festival in October promises to be a fine day out for book lovers. And if theLiterary Festival Manchester – Minibus Hire Manchester thought of meeting some of the country’s most famous literary figures appeals to you, book a Manchester…
Pre-Raphaelite Exhibition – Manchester Art Gallery
Art lovers in the Manchester area will be thrilled to know that from 24 September to 29 January 2012. the Manchester Art Gallery is holding an exhibition of work by the Pre-Raphaelite artist, Ford Madox Brown. So if this exhibition sounds like your cup of tea and you want to enjoy a few hours of culture, book a Manchester…
Sister Act comes to the Opera House, Manchester
Remember the smash hit musical comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg as a sassy singing nun? Well the stage version is just about to finish aSister Act – Minibus Hire Manchester record breaking season in London and will be coming to the Opera House in Manchester from September 29th to October 7th. Sister Act has proved massively popular in…
Christmas Party Season – hire a minibus
It may only be September, but in a few weeks, the countdown to Christmas party season will begin. Yes, you guessed it, you will need Christmas Night Life – Minibus Hire Manchester to start considering all those important issues such as shoes, dress, and of course, transport to and from those Christmas parties! Are You The Driver? A…
Grease is the Word in Manchester!
Looking for something to do over the next couple of weeks? Well look no further—the smash hit stage musical version of the iconic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is playing at the Palace Theatre on Oxford Street in Manchester from September 26th to OctoberGrease – Minibus Hire Manchester 8th. Grease the stage musical is a fantastic reason…
A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine
If your little ones are huge fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, bring them along to the East Lancashire Railway near Bury on Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd October for a day out with the little blue engine, Thomas, plus all his special friends. Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine will have a fabulous time…
Polar at the Royal Northern College of Music
If you are looking for something a little different to entertain youthis October, head along to the Royal Northern College of Music for aspellbinding show that combines a hypnotic musical soundtrack to acinematic portrait of the icy polar kingdoms. This amazing event is R N C of Music – Minibus Hire Manchesterpart of the wider…
Children in Need Comes to Manchester!
Every year, Children in Need is a major event, on the television and everywhere else, and this year, Gary Barlow will be hosting a fantastic Children in Need fund raising event at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Thursday 17th November, so if you want to be a part of this auspicious occasion, book a…
Bonfire Night in Manchester
Yes, it is nearly time for Manchester’s annual bonfire and fireworks displays to take place at various locations across the city, so to help you plan your night out with the kids, we can provide a minibus in Manchester transport service to take you and the family along to one of the organised displays. Organised…
Christmas Shopping in Manchester
Do you need some help with a last minute Christmas shopping trip? Well we can’t supply the credit cards or cash to help you stock up on Xbox games, perfume, and socks for the hubby, but the Swinton Travel minibus hire service can provide the transport to take you and your friends for a Christmas…
Christmas nights out in manchester
With Christmas just around the corner, you probably have loads of great nights out planned with your mates, but unless you fancy being the only sober person in the room, it is a really good idea to start making arrangements for a Swinton travel minibus to take you to and from the venue of your…
Urban Moves international Dance Festival
If you love dance and can’t keep still when the radio is blasting out some funky tunes, make sure you come along to the Manchester city center between 23rd July and 25th July. Urban Moves is a three-day dance festival featuring a host of live professional dancers performing outdoors. Prepare to be surprised and amazed…
Celebrate the GLBT lifestyle at Manchester Pride
In celebration of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender lifestyle, the Manchester Gay Pride Festival will take place 27-30 August. Pride events have been taking place in Manchester for more than 20 years and the organizers are seeking to raise money for a variety of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups and organizations within the…
Manchester Food And Drink Festival Coming Soon!
The Manchester Food and Drink Festival is always something to look forward and this year’s festival should be no exception. Taking place for the 13th time, the festival will give locals and visitors a chance to taste some of the finest food and drink Manchester has to offer. Hotly anticipated treats to tantalise your taste…
Threadbare – a New Textiles Exhibition in Manchester
Art lovers will enjoy the innovative new textile exhibition by artist Debbie Smyth, a textile artist from Cheltenham. Her beautifully contemporary work involves the creation of art using a network of threads stretched between pins. She is very much influenced by architecture and this exhibition is based on inspiration drawn from sketches and photographs taken…
Tutankhamun Comes to Manchester
A fascinating new exhibition that promises to take you on an adventure around ancient Egypt is coming to Manchester. It starts on 22nd October and will run until 27th February 2011. This spectacular reconstruction of the Pharaoh’s tomb and tresures can be found at the Museum of Museums in The Trafford Centre. The exhibition has…
Michael Buble is coming to the MEN Arena!
Book your tickets now because the fabulous Michael Buble will be returning to the MEN Arena on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October. This will be Michael’s third sell out show of 2010 and fans can expect to hear all their favourite tracks from the Crazy Love album, including the massively successful single, I Just…
Manchester Comedy Festival
The annual Manchester Comedy Festival is now in its 10th year and this year it is bigger and better than ever! The festival will run for two whole weeks and comedy fans can enjoy a varied selection of new and established talent featuring the big names from the comedy scene. The Stars Some of the…
Broaden your Literary Horizons at Manchester’s Literary Festival
The annual Manchester Literary Festival is in its 5th year and this year promises to be even more successful. It began on the 14th October and will run until the 25th October and for all those who a thought provoking piece of literature, from novels to poetry, there will be plenty on offer to excite…
Explore the World at the Manchester Science Festival
For anyone who enjoys learning all about how the world works, the Manchester Science Festival is a great way to enjoy some fun and interactive science based events. The Manchester Science Festival is back for another year after the success of previous events and this year, there are even more activities and shows to keep…
Bonfire Night in Manchester
This year, Manchester promises to be the perfect place to enjoy an organised bonfire and fireworks display that is guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained for a few hours. Instead of staying at home and lighting a few pitiful bangers while the sausages burn under the grill, treat you and the kids to a…
Do your Christmas Shopping in Manchester!
A Christmas shopping trip to Manchester is like no other. During the festive period, the city is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with charming Christmas markets. Wooden chalets and twinkling stalls adorn every city centre street and shoppers can spend many happy hours browsing through a fine selection of Christmas gifts and festive food.…
Family Fun at the Piccadilly Gardens’ Fair
The Piccadilly Gardens’ Family Fair is a very traditional event inManchester and is run as part of the Manchester Magical ChristmasCampaign. This year’s fair will be open right through the Christmas period until January 3rd January 2011. Families can enjoy a host of great fairground rides ranging fromgalloping horses and a helterskleter, to a swing…
Manchester hosts UCI Track Cycling World Cup
For UCI – Minibus Hire Manchesterthose who love cycling and/or men in tight shorts, you are in for a real treat as the UCI Track Cycling World Cup us being held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester this February. The finale is a major event on the cycling calendar, so make a note in…
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Manchester!
Chinese New Year in Manchester is a spectacular celebration marked with a glittering array of exciting events for the whole family to enjoy. This year marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit and the traditional Chinese celebrations to welcome in a New Year will take place on Sunday 6th February in Chinatown and…
Ghost the Musical Manchester
Remember the tear jerking Patrick Swayze / Demi Moore film from the 1980s? Well if romantic stories are your thing then make sure you book tickets for the fabulously slushy musical adaptation of the Oscar winning movie, Ghost. Same As The Film. Just like the film, the theme is a wonderful romantic fantasy about the…
Manchester Irish Festival 2011
Manchester Irish Festival Coming Soon! If pints of Guinness and toe tapping music are your thing, you can look forward to another fantastic catalogue of entertainment from the legendary Manchester Irish Festival, also known as the Tradfest. Guinness and the Levenshulme Pub Company are sponsoring the Irish Festival, so you can expect ample supplies of…
X Factor Live 12-13 March in Manchester
We all know and love the X Factor. It is practically a television phenomenon and an essential part of the Saturday night viewing experience, just like a cup of tea and a packet of digestives. But whilst X Factor on the television is good fun, seeing the event live is infinitely more fun. The X…
Justin Bieber 20-21 March at the MEN Arena!
Teen superstar, Justin Bieber, is playing two dates at the Manchester Evening News Arena this March and if you want tickets to see the hottest singer to come out of Canada ever, you better get your skates on and book them soon as they are likely to sell out pretty fast. You also need to…
Manchester International Festival Line-up Announced
Fans of multimedia entertainment have a fantastic line-up to look forward to at this year’s Manchester International Festival. There is a great selection of wonderful and talented artists booked to perform, but before you make plans to enjoy the festival zone, make sure you organise your minibus Manchester so the whole family can come along,…
Chocoholics Delight manchester!
Chocoholics can soon indulge their passion for chocolate as the world famous Chocolate Festival comes to Ramsbottom, Manchester, on 16th and 17th April. Ramsbottom is only 14 miles from Manchester and well within reach of a minibus Manchester, so why not take a trip out with your family and friends and spend the day enjoying…
Minibus Manchester
When booking a Mini bus in Manchester it is always a worry it will not turn up on time or look like a zoo has been traveling inside it. When booking with Swinton Travel rest assured we will turn up on time. Our Minbuses are cleaned on a daily basis and valeted on a weekly…
Swinton Travel At The National
2010 Grand National To all of you who read my previous blog about the national, Well done you would have had a winner with Don’t push it like i did. I took a price at 20/1. Everything went well at the event. All our customers were very happy with our service. If you were one…
Weddings in Manchester
Are you getting married this summer in or around Manchester this summer ? you probably don’t realise how much you need a minibus for your wedding. First of all you will need transport to and from the stag and hen do ! After this you will need transport for your guests, to the church, then…
Dot To Dot Festival Manchester 2010
Manchester’s Dot-To-Dot festival is a great, and more grown-up, alternative to spending 3 days up to your neck in mud at a music festival. This Bank Holiday weekend, a fantastic line-up of cool bands will be playing at a number of venues across the cities of Manchester, Bristol, and Nottingham. From Blood Red Wheels and…
One Big Weekend
Radio 1s One Big Weekend is set to kick off at Bangor this summer with the confirmed line up including Florence & The Machine, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Dizzee Rascal and Cheryl Cole. This is the tenth annual Radio 1’s Big Weekend and will be held the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of May, also…
Fun Run Heaton Park 2010
Heaton Park Manchester 5k run 2010 is to help rase money for a small charity called “When you wish upon a star” Their primary aim is to grant the wishes of children with a life threatening illness. Every day the charity receive letters from parents and sick children, asking if their child can have a…
Hen & stag Nights
If your mate is getting married and you have been stuck with the dubious task of organizing the night out, then look no further than Manchester for your entertainment. Whilst you could go further a field like Malaga for the weekend, who wants to run the risk of another volcanic ash catastrophe? You might not…
Day Parade
Manchester Day! On Sunday 20th June, the dirty streets of Manchester will be miraculously be transformed into a colorful copy of New Orleans Mardi Gras Festival! The Manchester Day Parade is intended to be a celebration of the cultural diversity of the people who live and work in the city of Manchester. The festival is…
England Vs. Bangladesh Test Match at Old Trafford
For all you keen cricket fans out there, England are playing Bangladesh at Manchester’s Old Trafford Cricket Ground, for four days, commencing 4th June 2010. This test match, sponsored by npower, promises to be an exciting and nail biting four days of cricket. Tickets can be bought from various online vendors and start at £15…
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga plays the MEN! Lady GaGa is playing at Manchester Evening News Arena 2nd and 3rd June. If you haven’t already bought tickets for this gig, get online now and see if you can pick up some last minute deals. The wacky American singer/song writer/performance artist is sure to put on a truly awe-inspiring…
Greenday in Manchester
Greenday play the LCCC! If you are a huge fan of Greenday, the band has just confirmed their next Manchester dates. They will be playing a gig at the Manchester County Cricket Club in Old Trafford, as part of their 21st Century Breakdown Tour. These will be the first stadium concert dates the band have…
Have a laugh in Manchester!
If the recession is getting you down and you can’t stand the thought of another evening watching the latest talent show, then why not treat you and your mates to a comedy night in Manchester. There are loads of great comedians performing this June so you are sure to find at least one that tickles…
Romeo, Romeo, Where for art thou!
For an evening of tragic romance and star crossed lovers, how about taking your better half to see a tear jerking performance of Romeo and Juliet at The Lowry, Salford Quays. With a sweeping musical score by Sergei Prokofiev and soaring choreography by the master of modern ballet, Kenneth MacMillan, it promises to be a…
Pole Dancing
If you are over 18 and you fancy taking a 6 week course in Pole Dancing, come along to Bar 38 on Peter Street on Tuesday 15th June. This fun 6 week course is being run by Polestars. Their pole dancing courses are the most comprehensive in the country. The teachers are specially chosen not…
Dreamboats and Petticoats
Hit West End Musical, Dreamboats and Petticoats, showing at Manchester Opera House For a great trip to the theatre, why not go along and see the smash hit West End Musical Dreamboats and Petticoats, at the Opera House from 14th-19th June. Written by script legends, Maurice Gran and Laurence Marks, this wonderful musical received standing…
Future Artists Film Celebration 17th July
If you a huge film fan, then you should come along to the Future Artists 1st Birthday Film Celebration, on Saturday 17th July. This action packed day has been organized by the film studio, Future Films, to celebrate Manchester’s film industry. There are a whole series of events being held across the city to bring…
Darwin – The Evolutionist at the Manchester Museum
If you haven’t yet been to see the tribute to Charles Darwin currently showing at the Manchester Museum, then make sure you head along soon as the exhibition will be drawing to a close on 1st August. This twelve-month extravaganza is in honor of one of the world’s greatest scientists, whose theory of evolution remains…
Disney on Ice at Manchester MEN
If you are looking ahead for ideas on how to entertain the kids in the run up to Christmas 2010, then why not treat them to another fantastic Disney on Ice extravaganza showing at the MEN Arena in October. 100 Years And Still Going Strong This year, Disney on Ice is celebrating 100 years of…