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Staff benefits update

18 Apr 2019

Ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend there is an entertainment and leisure focussed update.

Couple looking at the Eiffel Tower

The University has amazing cultural attractions which make great days out over Easter. There is 15% discount on admissions at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre to all University of Manchester staff and 10% off at the shops for Manchester Museum and The Whitworth when you show your staff ID.

Stephen Mangan (Episodes, Green Wing) and Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge, Eastenders) star in the world premiere of the classic Ealing comedy The Man in the White Suit, adapted and directed by Sean Foley. Coming to the West End this September. Tickets from £20.00 via Westendtheatre.com

Create fun family memories this Easter at Drayton Manor Park and have an EGGS-traordinarily good time, and save up to 53% on tickets! With over 100 rides and attractions, Drayton Manor’s Eggs-ellent Easter has something for all the family.

Super Break’s incredible Iceland breaks are back for the 3rd year by popular demand. Akureyri is known as the ‘Foodie Hub’ of Iceland and has a much slower pace than Reykjavik and is much cheaper in comparison; and with the return of the final series of Game of Thrones they also have the perfect package for die-hard fans, a coach tour around some of the breath-taking filming locations in Northern Ireland. Discover more via the Super Break page.

Discover rural cottages, rustic farmhouses and modern apartments in the UK and beautiful villas and gites overseas with Cottages.com. With over 13,000 properties to choose from you are sure to find your dream holiday.

You can save 10% on Virgin Experience Days. Their website is full of game-changing gifts from our experience day all-timers like driving and hot air balloons, through to relaxing classics like spa days and Michelin-starred fine dining, there’s an experience to suit all tastes and occasions. If you’re worried that your gift pack won’t arrive in time – then you can print a temporary gift certificate.

Just to let you know that the online stores for Merlin attractions have recently been updated and there are now more ticket options available, including Parent and Toddler tickets.

Join the remaining Avengers as they take one final stand in the culmination of twenty-two films, and the grand conclusion we've all been waiting for! Don't miss out and remember to save up to 40% by purchasing vouchers via The Cinema Society!

All University staff will be able to receive 10% of all purchases at Friska (University Green only) from Tuesday 23rd April 2019. 

Activate Camps are a leading provider of sport and activity holiday courses for children aged 5-16 years in the UK and you can receive 20% off their prices.

You still have an opportunity to win a fantastic prize of a £250 Super Break voucher via the Staff Wellbeing Team.  The closing date is midnight on 30 April.

Wider Wallet

You also have privileged access to Wider Wallet a private discount and benefits package. They have leading high street offers including instant digital codes for M&S, New Look, Ted Baker and many more plus in store and gift card discounts to make your money go further. 

Have a happy Easter! 

Keep up to date with all wellbeing, benefits and discounts via www.manchester.ac.uk/reward