Christmas trip to Manchester with the Premier League at Old Trafford
A Christmas trip to Manchester on 26–28 December combines the Christmas holidays with classic English football when Manchester United take on Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Boxing Day is one of the most traditional matchdays in England and every year supporters across the country gather for a packed day of Premier League football.
Therefore, for anyone wanting to combine a few days off work with football, the Christmas period is a perfect opportunity to travel to Manchester. In addition, you get to experience the city when the Christmas lights still adorn the centre and the pubs fill up with supporters ahead of the matches.
Boxing Day and Manchester United at Old Trafford
Football over Christmas is a strong tradition in England, and Boxing Day holds a special place in the English football calendar. Therefore, when Manchester United host Nottingham Forest, a classic Premier League match awaits at one of the world's most well-known stadiums.
Even before kick-off, the atmosphere begins to build around Old Trafford as supporters gather in the area's pubs and restaurants. Once inside the stadium, you have a ticket on the short side in the lower tier of the stand, Block E137/138. From there, you will experience the match close to the pitch and feel the atmosphere as United chase three important points at home.
Discover Manchester over the Christmas holidays
Aside from the football, there is plenty of time to discover Manchester during the trip. The central parts of the city offer shopping, restaurants and classic pubs, while areas like the Northern Quarter provide a different side of the city with music, cafés and a distinct local character.
The package includes two nights at a centrally located 3-star hotel with breakfast, as well as a match ticket for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest in Block E137/138. This gives you a convenient arrangement with both accommodation and football included. A Christmas trip to Manchester is therefore a perfect way to combine the Christmas holiday with the Premier League and a match at Old Trafford.
