Alex Landon, Author at Secret Manchester

Nicknamed 'Secret Landon', Alex is the Editor of Secret London - not bad for a guy who didn't know where Shoreditch was when he joined the team! Having studied English Literature at Durham University, he's grateful to be able to write for a living. On days off, he'll be eating all the street food, working through his London bucket list, or shouting at his favourite sports teams.

Wellness & Nature

Breathtaking UK National Parks That You Have To Visit At Least Once

An escape to nature might mean a lovely little wander through Heaton Park, but you mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger. When you think of National Parks, you might think…

The UK Will Have An Extra Bank Holiday In 2023 To Mark King Charles’ Coronation

Well this is a welcome turnaround isn’t it? Barely a month after we were told that a bank holiday for…

Escapes Things To Do

These Are The UK’s Best Christmas Markets For All The Festive Feels

We’ll level with you: Manchester is a busy little city. That only gets worse at Christmas time, and whilst we’re enchanted by the light displays and festive pop-ups, there’s a…

Food & Drink

Canada’s Iconic Coffee And Doughnut Hut Tim Hortons Is Set To Open Its Largest Drive-Thru Yet In Manchester

From some of the tastiest salt beef around to menus on menus lathered in BBQ sauce, Manchester is brimming with some of the best…

Things To Do

You Can Watch Love Island With Bottomless Pornstar Martinis At This Manchester Bar

Before you start shouting “You are a liar, actress” at us, let’s get one thing clear: this is not a drill. There really is a bar in Manchester hosting weekly…

Culture

Here’s Everything Worth A Watch On Netflix In June 2022

Hmm, I’ve a feeling this month’s Netflix roundup might prove rather invaluable to you now that summer seems to have finally arrived… But anyway, irrespective of the world outside, you…

Escapes

Jet Off To A Massive New Open-Air Electronic Festival This Summer

Attention all music lovers who are constantly looking to seek out new festivals for that legendary “I was there” moment – we’ve got a good one for you. On July…

Things To Do

15 Of The Oldest Pubs In The UK And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them

Murky records and varying definitions mean there’s no actual consensus on the crucial question: Which is the oldest pub in the UK? However, they’ve all got a compelling case and…

Escapes

Eurostar Is Selling Tickets To Paris, Brussels, Lille And Rotterdam For Just £39 Right Now

Ahh, there’s nothing quite like a trip to Paris as the spring morphs into summer, is there? In a handy…

Culture

Netflix Has Just Dropped A Brand New Trailer For Stranger Things Season Four

It’s been a little quiet in the Stranger Things camp of late, with no new episodes for the best part of three (!) years. But, dear residents of Hawkins, that is about…