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Arsenalunited kingdom
January 2025
Gunners Getaway Guides

“Wherever we play in the UK, it’s special”

January 2025
Arsenalunited kingdom

Football takes players—and supporters—all over the country. Arsenal Women’s Alessia Russo joins fellow players and travelling Gunners to give their read on the best away days

January 2025

Plan your trip to the match

Manchester

the vibe

Home to two of the league’s most famous teams, the atmosphere is sure to be fantastic at any away fixture in Manchester. The Etihad Stadium lies to the east of town, whereas Old Trafford is to the south—both are easily accessible from the city centre, which is home to plenty of great food, shopping and nightlife. Here are some of our favourite stays, sights and eats.

See: Etihad Stadium

Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF

See: Old Trafford

Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA

Stay: Hyatt Regency Manchester

55 Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PQ

Stay: The Lowry Hotel

50 Dearmans Place, Manchester, M3 5LH

Stay: Malmaison Manchester Deansgate

23 Princess St, Manchester, M2 4ER

Stay: Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester

4 Norfolk Street, Manchester, England, M2 1DW

Stay: BrewDog Doghouse Manchester

20 Fountain St, Manchester, England, M2 2AR

Eat: Curry Mile

Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5TQ

Liverpool

THE VIBE

Liverpool is a world-renowned footballing city, with huge games played at Anfield and Goodison Park (until the 2025-6 season, when the blue half of the city move to the new Everton Stadium). But the city boasts much beyond the match: the regenerated docks alone provide globally known galleries and award-winning restaurants, there’s a huge live music scene, and nightlife ranging from tiny traditional pubs to superclubs like Level. Here’s where to find the stadiums, and where stay.

See: Anfield

Anfield Rd, Liverpool, L4 0TH 

See: Goodison Park

Goodison Rd, Liverpool, L4 4EL

Stay: Hotel Tia 

21 Anfield Rd, Liverpool, L4 0TE 

Stay: The Resident  

29 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4AU 

Stay: Maldron Hotel

2 Park Lane, Liverpool, L1 8AW 

Stay: Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village

3 Paddington Village, Liverpool, L7 3FA 

Birmingham

the vibe

The UK’s second city, and a crucible of local football rivalry, Birmingham is a great supporters’ getaway. Built around canals, blessed with some of the best Asian food in the country, Desi pubs, plus brilliant galleries and nightlife, Brum is always a winner. Here’s where to stay. 

See: Villa Park

Trinity Rd, Birmingham, B6 6HE

See: St Andrew’s

Cattell Rd, Birmingham, B9 4RL 

Stay: ApartHotel Adagio

131 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR 

Stay: AC Hotel by Marriott 

160 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RL 

Stay: Moxy Birmingham

Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT 

Stay: Hogarths Hotel

Four Ashes Road, Solihull, England, B93 8QE 

Newcastle upon Tyne

the vibe

A global city built on the banks of the River Tyne, Newcastle has reinvented itself from its shipbuilding past. With a young population, thriving city centre, always-on nightlife and famed hospitality, don’t come to Newcastle expecting a quiet weekend. Here’s where to find the Magpies, and where to stay. 

See: St James’ Park

Barrack Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST 

Stay: Staybridge Suites Newcastle

Buxton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6NL 

Stay: Maldron Hotel

17 Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5RE 

Stay: INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle 

River View, Bridge Court, The Close, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3BE 

Stay: Malmaison Newcastle 

104 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DX 

Brighton

the vibe

A short journey from London, and one of the UK’s great seaside destinations, Brighton gives you the perfect football away day. Find the dayglow fun of the pier and the beachfront just a short walk from the boutiques and bars of The Lanes, plus a party atmosphere and Insta-worthy sunsets. 

See: American Express Stadium

Village Way, Brighton and Hove, BN1 9BL 

Stay: The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa 

20-21 New Steine, Brighton, BN2 1PD 

Stay: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront 

King’s Road, Brighton, BN1 2GS 

Stay: The Grand Brighton 

97-99 King’s Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW 

Stay: Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre 

31 Cannon Place, Brighton, BN1 2FB