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Old Trafford Football Stadium – Theatre of Dreams

The reason so many people visit Old Trafford is because of the world-class standard of play that the footballers that play there produce. Some of the world’s biggest names in football have played there and still do play there; Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have all graced the stadium with their presence.

You can bet your bottom dollar that the ground will be full of football fans home and away, that have come to support their respective clubs. Many football fans choose to make a night of it when they come to watch Manchester United. They decide to come to Old Trafford, head out afterwards and most likely end up booking cheap hotels, hostels or b&b’s to stay in until morning. Many places to stay have free Wifi and are within easy reach of both Man Utd and the city centre.

Accommodation near Old Trafford Stadium

The English premier league truly is the greatest league there is and Manchester United FC have been an integral part of the drama of the league for over a decade. It’s nickname is the theatre of dreams and the reason so many people come to visit, despite the fact that their team is probably going to lose is because it is a great day out. The atmosphere is amazing and the city of Manchester is brilliant for afterwards.

The stadium is located south west of the city centre, approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground and adjacent Manchester Metrolink tram station. Popular are guided stadium tours which takes about 70 minutes. You are able to visit the dugouts, changing rooms, pitch, players tunnel, and the Man Utd. Museum. Tours run seven days a week except matchdays. A hotel in Manchester near the Trafford Stadium can easily booked online. Hotels in Old Trafford are located within short walking distance of Manchester United football club.

Cheap Accommodation – Where Should I Stay ?

The majority of football fans like to have a drink of alcohol before and after the game, to get them in the mood, it is a very social thing; people like to feel part of a club. Most fans will come to Manchester early, have something to eat before, have a catch up with their friends and make a real day of it. The football stadium can easily be reached from the city centre. Book online cheap 2 or 3 star hotels near the ground. Hotels around Manchester United are close to Media City and the City Centre.

Not only will fans socialize before the match, they will also meet up afterwards, often drinking until the early hours of the morning, leaving them in no fit state to drive home. Many fans visiting Man U’s Old Trafford football ground will want to book their accommodation in advance, to get the best deals and cheap hotels and b&b’s. Also within walking distance is Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club.

A bed and breakfast is probably one of the destinations of choice for United fans, b&b rooms are very cheap and the clue is in the name, a bed and breakfast does what it says on the tin, you get a bed and then a nice hearty breakfast to cure the hangover from the night before, it is the ideal overnight accommodation for a fan of a visiting club.

An alternative is making a reservation for a fancy apartment rental. In general it’s easy to book a nice, cheap hotel room before or after a day at the match. What you really need is a bed and some food in the morning. Manchester Old Trafford area is full of well priced accommodations, perfect for United fans or any other team.

Check also : Hotels near City of Manchester Stadium

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Travel – How to get to Matches

Nearest Train Station ?

Get to Old Trafford by train from Manchester Piccadilly mainline station to Manchester United FC Halt railway station, adjacent to the South Stand of the stadium. Travel time is 15 minutes.

The station is located between the Deansgate and Trafford Park stations on the Southern Route of Northern Rail’s Liverpool to Manchester line, and is only open on matchdays.

The ground is also serviced by both the Altrincham and Eccles lines of the Manchester Metrolink network, with the nearest stops being Exchange Quay at nearby Salford Quays, and Old Trafford, which it shares with the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

By Car

Directions

Coming from the West : when travelling by car from the M6 you have to take junction 7 & 8 and turn onto Chester Road (A56) northbound towards Stretford. Follow Chester Road for about 2 miles and turn left onto Sir Matt Busby Way (access closed on matchdays). The ground is half a mile down this road on your left.

Coming from the South : when driving on the M6, exit the motorway at Junction 19 and follow the A556 towards Altrincham. This will lead you onto the A56 towards Manchester. Keep on the A56 for six miles and then you will come to see Sir Matt Busby Way on your left.

Coming from the North : when driving on the M6, leave the motorway at Junction 30 and take the M61 towards Bolton. At the end of the M61, join the M60. Leave the M60 at Junction 9 and follow the A5081 towards Manchester. After about two miles you will reach Sir Matt Busby Way on your right for the ground.

By Bus

It’s recommended to use either the train or metrolink.

By Plane

The nearest airport to Old Trafford is Manchester International Airport which is approximately 8 miles away from the football ground. It’s easy to book cheap hotels near Manchester Airport as well.

Some Facts and Location

Name : Old Trafford

The stadium is also known as the “Theatre of dreams”, having been given that name by Sir Bobby Charlton. The venue can easily reached by car, bus, train and Metrolink. The venue has a capacity of almost 76,000 seats.

Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground is located within walking distance as well.

Location : in the town of Stretford, within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, 2 miles to the southwest of Manchester city centre.

Address : Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0RA, England, United Kingdom

Distance to

• Central Liverpool — 34 miles
• Blackburn Hotels and B&B’s — 35 miles
• Sheffield City Centre — 39 miles
• Leeds in West Yorkshire — 51 miles
• Huddersfield in West Yorkshire — 37 miles
• Blackpool Hotel — 52 miles

Club : Manchester United Football Club (MUFC)

Nickname : The Red Devils

Capacity : 75,811 seating places

Stands : Sir Alex Ferguson (North), East, South and West Stand.

Postcode district : M16

Region : North West England

County : Greater Manchester

Tel : +44 161 868 8000

Nearest Hotels : to the southwest of central Manchester UK.

Attractions within easy reach – M16 0RA sat nav postcode area

Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour (Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Trafford M16 0RA, England): very informative tour of the ground. The tour includes the players private lounge and dressing room, the managers dug out, VIP stands, disabled stands, press area and Munich tunnel. A must for Man Utd fans.

Imperial War Museum North (Trafford Wharf Rd, The Quays, Manchester M17 1TZ, England): museum located in a modern building next to the BBC’s Salford offices. The museum itself is free.

Arndale Centre (1st Floor, Manchester M4 3AQ, England): shopping center with plenty of shops.

Ordsall Hall (322 Ordsall Lane, Ordsall, Salford M5 3AN, England): beautiful building with interesting exhibits and gardens, not far from Salford Quay and the Lowry Centre.