Alice is a Senior Staff Writer at Secret Manchester. On days off you'll find her cooking up a storm in the kitchen, searching for the best brunch in the city and enjoying a slice of cake with her oat latte.
As winter sets in, the temptation to stay in all December-long and bask in the glow of scented candles is real. Particularly with all this chilly weather. Need a push in making the most of the last month of 2023? Check...
If you’re on the lookout for an alternative crafty Christmas, Manchester icon Afflecks has got your back. The halls of Afflecks, located on Oldham Street, have been well and truly decked from head to toe for Chri...
Some of Manchester’s most talented chefs are sharpening their knives especially for Christmas Day, serving up course after course of delectable festive grub. Feel like kicking back and having someone do the hard work fo...
The Portico Library in Manchester has successfully received initial support through a development grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their project, Reuniting the Portico Library, Uniting People. The proje...
Sure, the famous Manchester Christmas Markets are the flagship of the festive season here in the city. But if you’re tired of the same old sights after visiting season after season, there’s plenty more to see and do out...
Hey hey, you you! Following on from rock band Nickelback announcing that they will perform in Manchester next year, skater girl and pop-punk star Avril Lavigne is now coming to the city, and we feel like it’s the...
Today (November 27), award-winning rock band Nickelback announced the upcoming 2024 European dates for the Get Rollin’ Tour, in support of their most recent tenth studio album, Get Rollin’. After a hugely successful Nor...
It’s creeping into Christmas party season and if you haven’t planned anything yet to celebrate the festive season with your work mates, then we’ve got you. From immersive experiences to competitive gam...
Calling all cheese lovers! Get ready for Edam Gouda all-you-can-eat deal which is coming to Manchester in the form of a mighty and festive bottomless cheese buffet. Forget what your mum said about eating too much cheese...