The Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown once famously said that Manchester has everything except a beach. Well, Mr Brown, you have been forced to eat your words (albeit some many years later) following an exciting announcement earlier this week.
Mancunians looking to get a bit of sun and sea later this month will no longer have to venture up to Blackpool or Southport as the city centre is going to get its very own beach. Well, kind of…
Not only will we be getting an indoor Miami beach-themed cinema in time for the new Barbie movie, Deansgate will be transformed into a seaside resort of sorts as Manchester Day on July 29 takes on a beach holiday theme.